Graduation Plans & Endorsements

All students in the State of Texas begin their high school career on the Foundation High School Plan with an Endorsement (Distinguished Level of Achievement).  After a learner’s sophomore year, and based on one’s individual instructional plan, the learner can elect to graduate on the Foundation High School Plan. There are considerations for post-secondary enrollment which need to be discussed with the learner and one’s parents prior to making that change. Learners who are considering this change will need to discuss it with their counselor. 

Subject Area

  FHSP+Endorsement with Distinguished level of Achievement (26 credits)

Foundation High School Program (22 credits)

English

4 Credits

  • English I

  • English II

  • English III

  • English IV or Literary Genres or Humanities or Creative Writing

4 Credits

  • English I

  • English II

  • English III

  • English IV 

Math

4 Credits

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • Algebra II

  • 4th Credit of Math *

(*If Math Models is taken, the class must be completed after Algebra I and prior to Algebra II)

3 Credits

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • 3rd Credit of Math*

(*If Math Models is taken, the class must be completed after Algebra I)

Science

4 Credits

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Additional science credit selected from the course list.

3 Credits

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Additional science credit selected from the course list.

Social Studies

4 Credits 

  • World Geography

  • World History

  • US History

  • Government / Economics or PFL Econ

3 Credits

  • World Geography or World History

  • US History

  • Government / Economics  or PFL Econ

Fine Art

1 Fine Art Credit

1 Fine Art Credit

Foreign Language

2 Credits from the Same Language

2 Credits from the Same Language 

Physical Education

1 Physical Education Credit

1 Physical Education Credit

Additional Courses

6.0 credits (see course guide)

5.0 credits (see course guide)

Total:

26 Credits

22 Credits