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HB 5 & Graduation

Components Of The New Graduation Plan

FOUNDATION

The Foundation High School Program, along with your end-of-course exams and proficiency in critical thinking and soft-skills make up the requirements for graduation. 

There is more flexibility than ever before for the 17 credits in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Health Fitness and Fine Arts.  The remaining 5 credits are available in your Endorsement or other area of your choice.

ENDORSEMENTS

An endorsement is earned by completing the Foundation School Program and taking a specified coherent sequence of courses in one or more of these five areas. You must earn at least 26 credits to earn one of the following endorsements. 
  1. STEM (Science Tech Engineering and Math)
  2. Business and Industry
  3. Public Services
  4. Arts and Humanities
  5. Multidisciplinary Studies

ACHIEVEMENTS

You may earn Performance Acknowledgments and a Distinguished Level of Achievement on your diploma and transcript.

​Gulf Coast CTE is area 6 of the Career & Technical Association Of Texas  |  http://ctat.org
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