NTH@C Graduation Plan and 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. 

Honors, AP, and Dual Credit courses, if available, can satisfy any course requirements

Foundation High School Program (FHSP) + Endorsement

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

4 Credits

  • English I

  • English II

  • English III

  • English IV 

Math

4 Credits

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • Algebra II

  • 4th Credit of Math

3 Credits

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • 3rd Credit of Math

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

3 Credits

  • World Geography or World History

  • US History

  • Government / Economics 

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

NTH@C Additional Graduation Requirements

9th

10th

11th

12th

REQUIRED Community Service

  • 10+ hours per year that you attend NTH@C

REQUIRED Community Service

  • 10+ hours per year that you attend NTH@C

REQUIRED Community Service

  • 10+ hours per year that you attend NTH@C

REQUIRED Job Shadowing

  • 10 hours required

  • Essay

REQUIRED Community Service

  • 10+ hours per year that you attend NTH@C

REQUIRED Job Shadowing

  • 15 hours required

  • Essay

REQUIRED Completion of Capstone Project