8th Grade Your Graduation and Progression Plan/Course

8th Grade Your Graduation and Progression Plan/Course Selections 2023-2024

GRADUATION PLAN HOUSE BILL 5 5 tests: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, & US History GRADUATION PATHWAYS 26 Credits-Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) 4 Eng, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 SS & at least 1 Endorsement ENDORSEMENTS STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

AP Courses 31 Options AP Art History AP Art - Drawing AP Art 2D AP Art 3D AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Capstone Research AP Capstone Seminar AP Chemistry AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A AP English Language AP English Literature AP Environmental Science AP European History AP French Language AP Human Geography AP Japanese AP Latin AP Macroeconomics AP Music Theory AP Physics C:M AP Pre-Calculus AP Psychology AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics AP US Government AP US History AP World History OnRamps 7 Options OR Rhetoric I OR Rhetoric II OR Physics I OR Physics II OR Pre-Calculus OR Chemistry OR US History Dual Credit 2 Options English Composition III English Composition IV

Paschal offers Two Programs of Choice! 1) AP Capstone or 2) Computer Science

Programs of Choice at Paschal AP Capstone AP Capstone is a diploma program from College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone is built on two AP Courses - AP Seminar and AP Research - that complement other AP courses. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research, and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing, will receive the AP Capstone Diploma.

Programs of Choice at Paschal Computer Science The Computer Science Program at Paschal provides students with four years of Computer Science education which includes at least two computer languages. AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A are both included as part of this program. Students will earn certificates in programs such as Oracle Java SE, and Microsoft Technology Associate, etc.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS On Level Eng 1 Eng 2 Eng 3 Eng 4 Honors Hon Eng 1 Hon Eng 2 Hon Eng 3 AP Eng Lang. AP Eng Lit. Eng 4 On-Ramps (College Credit) Advanced/College Level Hon Eng 1 Hon Eng 2 Eng 3 OR Dual Credit (DC) Eng 4- DC

MATHEMATICS On Level Alg 1 Geometry Alg 2 Pre-Calculus Statistics Honors Hon Alg 1 Hon Geometry 80-minute Math Hon Alg 2 Hon Pre-Cal Statistics-OR Advanced/College Level Hon Alg. 1 Hon Geom Pre-Cal OR Statistics OR

SCIENCE Honors On Level Hon Biology Biology Hon Chemistry Chemistry Hon Physics/ Physics Hon Forensics Environmental Systems Hon Anatomy & Forensics Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Advanced/College Level Hon Biology Hon Chemistry Chemistry OR Hon Physics Physics OR Hon Forensics/ Hon Anatomy & Physiology/ AP Chem/AP Bio

SOCIAL STUDIES On Level W Geography W History US History Gov/Economics Honors Hon W Geography AP Human Geography Hon W History Hon US History AP US History AP Gov/AP Econ/ DC Gov/DC Econ Advanced/College Level AP Human Geo AP W History AP US History/DC US History AP Gov/AP Econ/ DC Gov/DC Econ

WORLD LANGUAGES MUST TAKE 2 YEAR (credits) to GRADUATE Spanish 1 & 2 Native Speaker Spanish 1 & 2 Native Speaker Spanish 3 & 4 Hon Spanish 2 & 3 AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature French 1 & 2 or Honors French 1 & 2 German 1 & 2 Honors German 3 Japanese 1 & 2 Honors Japanese 3 Latin 1 & 2 Honors Latin 2 & 3

PLAY HEALTH & SPEECH Only take 1 time Health (1 Semester) Professional Communications (1 Semester) or Debate (1 year) PLAYBACK ERROR

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 Year Required for Graduation PE or Athletics or Sub Marching Band or Sub JROTC or Sub Cheerleading or Sub Drill Team

FINE ARTS Art Choir Band & Jazz Band Orchestra Mariachi Theatre or Technical Theatre

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS (CTE) LOADING Principles of Arts, Technology and Communications On-Level or Honors Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Engineering Honors Engineering Essentials Computer Science Computer Science 1 On-Level or Honors PLAYBACK ERROR 83% Multimedia Technology

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS (CTE) continued Business Marketing & Finance Business Information Management On-Level or Honors Education & Training Principles of Education & Training On-Level or Honors

Planning the Perfect Schedule Select classes that include graduation requirements Pick classes that lead to an Endorsement Select classes that will ensure you are on the path to receive a CCMR point Choose courses that show early interest in career goals, hobbies, and strengths. Provide opportunities for rigor

GRADUATION PLAN FWISD Students are all on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan All 9th graders will schedule their 4 core classes based on DLA requirements (for example) English 1 Algebra 1 Biology World Geography Students are then encouraged to take 1 or more required elective classes PE, Health/Speech, or Fine Arts Student will choose a required World Language course Spanish, French, Latin, German or Japanese The remaining periods are recommended electives based on endorsement Career and Technology Courses (i.e. Business, Education and Training, Engineering, or Multimedia) Lastly, we encourage students to pursue extracurricular activities, such as Athletics, Band, Choir or Theater.

ENDORSEMENTS Students will be able to earn one or more endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement in the ninth grade. Districts and charters are not required to offer all endorsements. If only one endorsement is offered, it must be multidisciplinary studies. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including 4th credit of math and science and 2 additional elective credits.

CCMR INDICATORS Meet criteria of 3 on AP examinations Meet TSI criteria via SAT, ACT, TSI-A, or College Prep Course in English and Math Complete a Dual Credit course (9 hours in any subject or 3 hours English/mathematics) Complete an On Ramps course Earn a Level I or Level II certificate Earn an industry-based certification (IBC) Complete a program of study in CTE Graduate with completed IEP and workforce readiness Enlist in one of the armed forces

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