ENDORSEMENTS

Endorsements provide a way to group areas of study that you can explore or immerse yourself into during high school. Similar to colleges in a university, each endorsement allows you to choose an area of interest – like a major – to earn the 26 credits required for you to graduate.

Before you begin the 9th grade, you will choose an endorsement as your initial high school plan. You will have opportunities to change your endorsement while in high school if desired. 

Business and Industry

To earn the Business & Industry endorsement, you must complete the Foundation Plan and four additional credits. You may choose from one of the options below.
  • A CTE coherent sequence for 4 or more credits with at least 2 courses in the same cluster including 1 advanced CTE course (3rd or higher course in sequence) with the final course being in one of these clusters: Agricultural Sciences, Architecture & Construction, Arts-Audio/Video Technology & Communication, Business Management and Administration, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics.
  • A coherent sequence of 4 English elective credits that include at least three levels in Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Newspaper Journalism, Advanced Yearbook Journalism, Public Speaking, and Debate.
  • Any 4 Technology Application elective credits from this list: Digital Design & Media Production, Digital Art & Animation, 3D Modeling & Animation, Digital Communications, Digital Video & Audio Design, Web Communications, Web Design, Web Game Development, Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies.

Public Services

To earn the Public Services endorsement, you must complete the Foundation Plan and four additional credits. You may choose from one of the options below.
  • A CTE coherent sequence of 4 credits with 2 in the same cluster and one advanced CTE course that is the 3rd or higher in the sequence. Public Services clusters include Education and Training, Health Science, Human Services, Law/Public Safety & Security.
  • Four courses in JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

To earn the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) endorsement, you must complete the Foundation Plan that includes Algebra 2, Chemistry, Physics and one of the options below.
  • A CTE coherent sequence for 4 credits with at least 2 courses in the same cluster and one advanced CTE course. The final course in the sequence must be in the STEM cluster.
  • A coherent sequence of 4 credits in Computer Science from the list below:
  • A coherent sequence of 3 credits in Math by successfully completing Algebra 2 and 2 additional math classes (for which Algebra 2 is a prerequisite) from the list below.
  • A coherent sequence of 4 credits in Science by successfully completing Chemistry, Physics and 2 additional science courses from the list below.
  • A coherent sequence of 3 additional credits in addition to Algebra 2, Physics, Chemistry in no more than two of the option areas above.

Computer Science 

  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Computer Science 1, 2, 3
  • AP Computer Science
  • IB Computer Science, Standard Level
  • IB Computer Science, Higher Level
  • Discreet Math for Computer Science
  • Digital Forensics
  • Game Programming and Design
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Robotics Programming and Design
  • Independent Studies of Technology Applications

Math

  • Algebra 2
  • Precalculus
  • Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
  • Independent Study in Math
  • Discrete Math for Problem Solving
  • Algebraic Reasoning
  • Statistics
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Computer Science
  • IB Math Studies Std Level
  • IB Math Standard Level
  • IB Math Higher Level
  • IB Further Math Higher Level
  • Engineering Math
  • Statistics & Risk Management
  • Discrete Math for Comp Science
  • College Preparatory Math

Science

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Aquatic Science
  • Astronomy
  • Earth and Space Science
  • Environmental Systems
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
  • AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
  • AP Physics C
  • AP Environmental Science
  • IB Biology
  • IB Chemistry
  • IB Physics
  • IB Environmental Systems
  • Advanced Animal Science
  • Advanced Plant and Soil Science
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Food Science
  • Forensic Science
  • Advanced Biotechnology
  • Principles of Technology
  • Scientific Research and Design
  • Engineering Design and Problem Solving
  • Principles of Engineering
  • A College Preparatory Science

Arts & Humanities

To earn the Arts and Humanities endorsement, you must complete the Foundation Plan and one of the five options below.
  1. Four Social Studies or Economics courses.
  2. Four levels of the same Language Other Than English (LOTE).
  3. Two levels each of two different LOTE’s.
  4. Four levels of American Sign Language.
  5. A coherent sequence of four credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts.

Multidisciplinary Studies

To earn the Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement, you must complete the Foundation Plan and and four additional credits. You may choose from one of the options below.
  • Four advanced courses that prepare you to enter the workforce or higher education without remediation that may or may not be in a coherent sequence or endorsement area.
  • Four credits in each of the four core foundation areas including English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics.
  • Four credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Dual Credit (DC) in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts.