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4 Year Graduation Plans in Weatherford ISD

Learn about the graduation plans in Weatherford ISD, including the Foundation Program with an Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement. Explore the benefits of choosing a career pathway early and discover the different endorsement options available.

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4 Year Graduation Plans in Weatherford ISD

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  1. 4 Year Graduation Plans in Weatherford ISD Updated January 2019 The mission of the Weatherford ISDis to teach, challenge, and inspire each studentin a safe, nurturing environmentto succeed in the global community.

  2. Graduation Plans Foundation Program with an Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement

  3. What is an endorsement? • An endorsement is a broad area of study • It’s a bit like a college major ?

  4. Distinguished Level of Achievement “A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program and the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement required by the Texas Education code (TEC)…including four credits in science and four credits in mathematics to include Algebra II.” Text of New 19 TAC

  5. Why are students being pushed to choose a career pathway? • Students with career goals are 16% more likely to graduate from high school. • Students who participate in CTE courses are 30% more likely to complete high school. • Students with well-defined career goals are more likely to persist in college. • Students with well-defined career goals are more likely to attain jobs in their chosen career field after college.

  6. Why choose so early? • Having a plan early allows you the chance to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Weatherford ISD. • Choosing your path early does not “lock” you in to that path. You can change your mind! • Exploring options early gives you a chance to figure out what you like and what you don’t.

  7. What’s a credit? • High school students earn a half-credit for successful completion of each course each semester. • Semester average must be 70% or better. • Students may earn credit if the year-end average is 70% or better. • Attendance matters! Students who fail to be in class 90% of the time may lose credit for the course. • 26 credits are required for graduation.

  8. Graduation Requirements • Requirements: • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits (w/ Algebra II) • Science – 4 credits • Social Studies – 3 credits • Foreign Language – 2 credits • Physical Education – 1 credit • Fine Arts – 1 credit • Electives – 7 credits • *Must earn one endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement 1 earned endorsement 26 total credits

  9. What are endorsements? • Business and Industry • Public Service • STEM • Multidisciplinary • Arts and Humanities

  10. Business & Industry Endorsement

  11. Public Service Endorsement

  12. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Endorsement

  13. Multi-Disciplinary Studies Endorsement

  14. Questions? • For more information: • Email or call your child’s counselor at his or her campus • A-F phartnet@weatherfordisd.com • G-Ma tcoffman@weatherfordisd.com • Mc-P ctrammell@weatherfordisd.com • Q-Z lifuller@weatherfordisd.com

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