Foundation High School Program Requirements

  • The prescribed program for ALL SMCISD students is the Distinguished Level of Achievement. Any student considering graduation on the Foundation High School Program without earning an endorsement must see a counselor. Written parent/guardian permission on an official TEA form is required. SMCISD students may not elect to move to the Foundation High School Program until the end of their third year in High School.* 

    Students will choose one of five endorsement options: Multidisciplinary Studies, STEM, Business and Industry, Public Services, or Arts and Humanities. Each endorsement requires specific courses. Additional credits may be required depending upon the specific endorsement you choose. Please see your counselor for more details. Students may also earn a Performance Acknowledgment through Dual Credit, Bilingualism/Biliteracy, Languages Other Than English, Advanced Placement, PSAT/SAT/ACT, or a Business Certification or License.

     

    FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM  

    FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ENDORSEMENT  

    FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

     (REQUIRES COMPLETION OF AT LEAST ONE ENDORSEMENT)

    English Language Arts - 4 credits

    Four credits are required. English I, II, III, and an Advanced English Course are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only.

    English Language Arts - 4 credits*

    Four credits are required. English I, II, III, and an Advanced English Course are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only. *

    English Language Arts - 4 credits*

    Four credits are required. English I, II, III, and an Advanced English Course are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only. *

    Mathematics - 3 credits

    Three credits are required. Algebra I and Geometry are required courses. The remaining credit is an Advanced Math.

    Mathematics - 4 credits*

    Four credits are required. Algebra I and Geometry are required courses. The remaining two credits must be Advanced Math courses. *

    Mathematics - 4 credits*
    (Algebra II required)

    Four credits are required. Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required courses. The remaining credit must be an Advanced Math course. *

    Science - 3 credits

    Three credits are required. One credit must be Biology. One credit must be either IPC, Chemistry, or Physics. One credit must be an Advanced Science.

    Science - 4 credits*

    Four credits are required. One credit must be Biology. One credit must be either IPC, Chemistry, or Physics. The remaining two credits must be Advanced Science courses.*

    Science - 4 credits*

    Four credits are required. One credit must be Biology. One credit must be either IPC, Chemistry, or Physics. The remaining two credits must be Advanced Science courses.*

    Social Studies - 3 credits

    Three credits are required. World Geography or World History is required. U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise) are required.

    Social Studies - 3 credits*

    Three credits are required. World Geography or World History is required. U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise) are required. *

    Social Studies - 3 credits*

    Three credits are required. World Geography or World History is required. U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise) are required. *

    Languages other than English - 2 credits

    Two credits of the same language OR two credits in computer programming languages are required. Some exceptions exist- see your counselor for more information.

    Languages other than English - 2 credits*

    Two credits of the same language OR two credits in computer programming languages are required. Some exceptions exist- see your counselor for more information. *

    Languages other than English - 2 credits*

    Two credits of the same language OR two credits in computer programming languages are required. Some exceptions exist- see your counselor for more information. *

    Physical Education - 1 credit

    One credit is required. This credit may be earned through PE or an approved PE substitution.

    Physical Education - 1 credit

    One credit is required. This credit may be earned through PE or an approved PE substitution.

    Physical Education - 1 credit

    One credit is required. This credit may be earned through PE or an approved PE substitution.

    Fine Arts - 1 credit

    One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Floral Design, Digital Art and Animations, and 3-D Modeling and Animations.

    Fine Arts - 1 credit*

    One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Floral Design, Digital Art and Animations, and 3-D Modeling and Animations. *

    Fine Arts - 1 credit*

    One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Floral Design, Digital Art and Animations, and 3-D Modeling and Animations. *

    Electives - 4.5 credits

    Four and one-half credits are required.

    Electives - 6.5 credits

    Six and one-half credits are required.

    Electives - 6.5 credits

    Six and one-half credits are required.
Last Modified on November 30, 2022