Graduation Plans and Requirements
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In 2013, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 which ultimately changed graduation plans and requirements for all incoming Freshmen and thereafter, beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. The bill provides more flexibility for students and allows them to choose various options that will prepare them for higher education or a career.
The new bill provides for a single graduation plan, the Foundation High School Program (FHSP). To enhance their educational experience, students will also have the opportunity to build on the Foundation plan by earning Endorsements, Performance Acknowledgements, and a Distinguished Level of Achievement.
All students must declare their endorsement areas, in writing, prior to the start of their ninth-grade year. Should a student wish to change their preferred endorsement, they may do so anytime during their high school career.
Performance Acknowledgement
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Students may also earn Performance Acknowledgements for outstanding performance in Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, PSAT, ACT or SAT scores, Bilingualism and Biliteracy, and earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.
Foundation High School Program
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Endorsement Areas
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Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities
- Art
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre
- Languages other than English
- Social Studies
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Business & Industry
Business and Industry
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Construction
- Audio-Visual and Communications
- Business Management and Administration
- Finance
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
- Advanced Journalism
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Multidisciplinary Studies
Multidisciplinary Studies
- 4 advanced courses among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence; courses must prepare students to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation
- 4 credits in each of the 4 foundation subject areas, to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics
- 4 credits in advanced placement or dual credit courses from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts
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Public Service
Public Service
- Education and Training
- Health Science
- Human Services
- Law, Public Safety, and Security
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S.T.E.M.
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Math
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