Future Freshman Information Night
2019
Welcome Class of
2023
State End-of-Course Testing
Requirements
The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required:
• English I
• English II
• Algebra I
• Biology
• US History
The student must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.
The Foundation High School Program:
Basic Information
• Beginning in 9th grade, school personnel will meet with students and
parents to develop a Personal Graduation Plan outlining the
student’s course of study.
• If you haven’t already done so. Please, schedule your PGP meeting
tonight prior to leaving.
• The Personal Graduation Plan will be reviewed each year and must
be signed by the parent.
Course Requirements for the FHSP +
Endorsement
English – 4 credits
• English I, II, III, and an
additional/advanced English
Math – 4 credits
• Algebra I, Geometry, and 2
additional/advanced math courses
Science – 4 credits
• Biology, and one course from IPC, or
Chemistry, or Physics, and 2
additional/advanced sciences
Social Studies – 4 credits
• US History, .5 credit government, .5
credit Economics, World History and
World Geography
16 core class credits
Language Other Than English – 2 credits
• Credits must be in the same language
• Spanish, and Italian with HHS teacher
• ASL is offered on-line
• Native speakers may test out of up to two
credits of foreign language
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Physical Education – 1 credit
+ Endorsement
additional endorsement electives of your choice
26 credits required for graduation
No longer required as of the 2017-18
school year:• Technology – 2 credits
• .5 Health
• .5 Speech
Huffman ISD
GPA Policy• Only core courses will be included in the GPA
calculation for local class ranking purposes.
• *A list of courses that are included in GPA calculation can be
found in the course catalog
• Course will be weighted according to the following:
• On level academic courses = 4.0
• Pre AP & Dual Credit courses = 5.0
• AP courses = 6.0
AP Courses vs. Dual Credit
• Advanced Placement
• Top quarter of class
• 4 year college bound
students
• GPA points—6.0
• A grade of 3 or higher on
the AP test is accepted
at universities across the
US
• Dual Credit
• 2nd and 3rd quarter
students
• Credits are transferable
to state schools
• Credits may not transfer
to private schools
• GPA points—5.0
• Community College
bound students
College Bound Students
• Should take Algebra II
• Should take Physics
The Foundation High School Program:
Basic Information
• All students must declare an endorsement in one of
5 areas at the time of entry into 9th grade.
• Students will have the opportunity to change the
endorsement but it can become difficult to change an
endorsement during the junior and senior year.
• The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated
in writing and signed by the parent.
Endorsement Options
• Public Service
• Business & Industry
• STEM Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
• Multidisciplinary
• Arts & Humanities
An endorsement requires a
focused study in one or more
areas of student interest. There
are many benefits to earning an
endorsement, including:
• Richer student engagement,
and
• Better preparation for the
student in continuing their
education beyond high school
and/or entering the workforce.
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
• Advanced science courses beyond Chemistry and
Physics; or
• Advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a
prerequisite; or
• A cross-disciplinary study of advanced math and
advanced science; or
• Computer Science / Computer Programming
STEM requires completion of Algebra II,
Chemistry, and Physics.
The STEM endorsement includes courses
of study related to:
Science, Technology, Engineering,
& Mathematics (STEM)
Endorsement
OccupationAverage
Wage
Entry-Level
Wage
Experienced
Wage
Petroleum Engineer $60.85 $33.20 $74.67
Geoscientist $59.48 $31.01 $73.72
Natural Sciences Manager $56.72 $36.31 $66.93
Agricultural Engineer $51.10 $27.34 $61.49
Physicist $45.96 $24.46 $56.71
Civil Engineer $40.41 $24.54 $48.34
Biochemist $38.95 $20.82 $48.01
Atmospheric & Space Scientist $32.76 $12.44 $42.92
Materials Scientist $34.84 $19.40 $42.56
Biomedical Engineer $29.15 $18.17 $34.64
10 Top Paying Careers
Business & Industry (1 of 2)
• The Business & Industry endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from:
• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
• Ag Mechanics
• Animal Science
• Construction
• Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications
• Business Management and Administration
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Information Technology A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a
progressive sequence of 4 credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.
Business & Industry (2 of 2)
• The Business & Industry endorsement may also
be earned through the completion of four (4)
English electives, including:
• Three (3) levels in one field of journalism
o Newspaper; or
o Yearbook; or
• Three (3) levels in either
o Debate; or
o Oral Interpretation
A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a
progressive sequence of 3 levels in one of the bulleted courses of study, plus one
additional English elective.
Business & Industry Endorsement
OccupationAverage
Wage
Entry-Level
Wage
Experienced
Wage
Chief Executive $79.81 $7.00 NA
Financial Manager $53.95 $26.47 $89.93
Sales Manager $49.80 $24.47 $88.28
Agent/Mgr of Artists, Performers $41.86 $9.06 $86.41
Human Resources Manager $51.37 $30.11 $85.95
General Operations Manager $51.86 $21.15 $86.39
Training & Development Manager $50.85 $26.33 $80.10
Management Specialist $42.71 $20.89 $68.50
Property Manager $31.57 $14.10 $56.45
Public Relations Manager $64.89 $30.50 $72.92
10 Top Paying Careers
Public Services
• The Public Services endorsement
requires completion of credits in at least
one career cluster, selected from:
• Education and Training
• Health Sciences
• Cosmetology
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps)A Public Services endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits in at
least one of the bulleted courses of study.
Public Service Endorsement
10 Top Paying Careers
OccupationAverage
Wage
Entry-Level
Wage
Experienced
Wage
Physician $111.49 $55.30 $226.00
Dentist $73.82 $36.28 $92.60
Chiropractor $36.20 $17.03 $45.78
Medical & Health Services Manager $32.24 $23.60 $45.56
Sales Engineers $45.24 $27.82 $53.94
Pharmacists $52.23 $42.68 $57.09
Medical Scientist $25.97 $16.61 $30.65
Physical Therapist $37.56 $26.25 $43.52
Dental Hygenist $32.02 $23.87 $36.10
Nurse $29.70 $22.04 $33.53
Arts & Humanities• The Arts & Humanities endorsement
may be earned through completion of at
least one of the following:
• Five courses in social studies; or
• Two levels/credits of one language in a Language Other
than English; and two levels/credits of a second language in
a Language Other than English; or
• A progressive sequence of four credits, selected from one
or two Fine Arts disciplines, including Art, Dance, Music,
and Theatre
Arts and Humanities Endorsement
OccupationAverage
Wage
Entry-Level
Wage
Experienced
Wage
Art Director $38.59 $21.65 $47.06
Broadcast News Analyst $37.44 $12.15 $80.00
Directors and Producers $32.54 $12.09 $55.61
Film and Video Editors $31.63 $12.06 $41.41
Media/Communications Equip $29.45 $10.72 $37.63
Technical Writers $28.24 $18.63 $33.05
Public Relations Specialist $27.37 $15.33 $33.39
Commercial & Industrial Designers $26.19 $15.67 $31.45
Writers and Authors $26.14 $14.93 $31.74
Multimedia Animator and Artist $25.36 $22.86 $37.63
10 Top Paying Careers
Multidisciplinary Studies
• The Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement
requires completion of at least one of the following:
• Four additional/advanced credits, from within one endorsement area
or from various endorsement areas, that prepare the student to either
• successfully enter postsecondary education without the need
for remediation; or
• successfully enter the workforce.
• Four credits in each: English Language Arts (must include a
traditional English IV), Math, Science (must include
Chemistry and/or Physics), and Social Studies; or
• Four AP or dual credit courses, selected from English Language Arts,
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts or LOTE.
Thinking Ahead:
Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA)
• A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through
successful completion of:
• All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus
• The requirements of at least one endorsement, including
• Algebra II among the required math credits, and
• A fourth science credit•
• A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement
(DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic
admission to a Texas public college or university.
Next Step:
• Go to Library to sign up for a time slot for your student’s PGP meeting if you haven't already scheduled your student’s PGP
• Spend some time exploring elective options in the main hallway
• Log into the student portal and begin completing your 4 year plan and complete your interest profile (handout provided with instructions)• Counselors will answer any questions that you may have at your scheduled PGP meeting
• Your interest profile will show different areas of interest and occupation you may be interested in
• Attend the Dual Credit information meeting in Room A 148 if interested in DC classes • Any student who is interested in taking DC classes or obtaining their Associates Degree
while in HS should attend.
Questions?