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MC Harris High School Graduation Guidelines

Learn about the new graduation plan, credits, endorsement areas, and performance acknowledgements at MC Harris High School. Get details on the Foundation Plan, STEM, Arts & Humanities, and more. Stay informed about STAAR testing and the required credits for each grade level.

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MC Harris High School Graduation Guidelines

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  1. Welcome To MC Harris High SchoolHome of the Stars Home of the Stars

  2. Campus Administration Leroy Morales, Principal Todd Hopkins, Assistant Principal Jennifer Bryant, Assistant Principal

  3. Academic Advisors/Counselors Kayla Lindsey, Academic Advisor Terri Richards, Counselor/Drop Out Prevention

  4. Agenda • New Graduation Plan • Credits and Grade Classification • State Testing Required for Graduation

  5. New Graduation Plan – Foundation Plan • All students must choose an Endorsement area, in writing, upon entering 9th grade • Students may graduate with more than one Endorsement • Students have the option to graduate at the Distinguished Level – Highly Recommended • All students must complete a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) which includes their 4-year plan (Refer to PGP Handout)

  6. Foundation Plan + Endorsement • English (4 credits – English I, II, III, Addl. English) • Math ((F3)4 credits – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 Addl. Math credits) • Science ((F3)4 credits – Biology, 3 Addl. Science credits) • Social Studies ( 3 credits – US History, Government, Economics, Addl. Social Studies) (Parent/Student Handout Steps 1 & 2: Foundation + Endorsement)

  7. Foundation Plan + Endorsement cont. • Physical Education (1 credit) • Languages Other Than English (2 credits) • Fine Arts (1 credit) • Speech (.5 credit) • Electives (6.5 credits) (Parent/Student Handout Steps 1 & 2: Foundation)

  8. Endorsement Areas (3rd sheet in Handout) • STEM • Business & Industry • Public Service • Arts & Humanities • Multidisciplinary Studies • Districts are only required to offer Multidisciplinary Studies Area • We will be offering All Areas but not All Options under each Area

  9. (BHS / RHS) • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) • Requires Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics • Sequence of Courses in: • STEM CTE or • Computer Science or • Science or • Math (Parent/Student Handout – Step 2: Endorsement)

  10. Business & Industry (BHS / RHS) • Coherent sequence of 4 credits in one of the following career clusters • Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources • Architecture & Construction • Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications • Business Management & Administration • Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics • Marketing i. Hospitality & Tourism • Information Technology j. Finance • Manufacturing • Sequence of 4 English elective credits (3 levels in 1 area) (Parent/Student Handout – Step 2: Endorsement)

  11. Public Service (BHS / RHS) • Coherent sequence of 4 credits in one of the following career clusters • Education & Training • Government & Public Administration • Health Science • Human Services • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • Sequence of 4 courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) (Parent/Student Handout – Step 2: Endorsement)

  12. Arts & Humanities (MCHS) • 5 Social Studies CREDITS • 4 credits of the same Language other than English (or ASL) • 2 credits in 2 different Languages other than English • Coherent sequence of 4 credits from 1 or 2 disciplines of Fine Arts • 4 English elective credits (specific list) (Parent/Student Handout – Step 2: Endorsement)

  13. Multidisciplinary Studies (MCHS) • 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or post secondary education without remediation • 4 X 4 which includes English IV and chemistry and/or physics • 4 credits in AP, IB, or Dual credit in the areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts (Parent/Student Handout – Step 2: Endorsement)

  14. Distinguished Level of Achievement (MCHS) • Foundation + Endorsement + Algebra II ( A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.) (Parent/Student Handout – Step 3: Distinguished)

  15. Performance Acknowledgements • For outstanding performance • Dual credit courses c. AP or IB exam score • Bilingualism and Biliteracy d. PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT score • Earn a national or international recognized business or industry certificate or license (Parent/Student Handout Step 3: Distinguished)

  16. Grade Level Classification • Required: 26 Credits to Graduate 9th (Freshman) 0 to 5.5 credits 10th (Sophomore) 6 to 11.5 credits & 2nd year 11th (Junior) 12 to 17.5 credits & 3rd year 12th (Senior) 18 + credits & 4th year • Students graduating one or more years early must complete an endorsement and have a “Parental Declaration to Graduate Early” on file.

  17. STAAR End of Course Testing (EOC) • Must meet Standard on ALL exams to meet graduation requirements • Exams are linked to specific course enrollment • 5 Exams: English I, II (combined Reading & Writing) Algebra I Biology US History

  18. High School Summer School • Refer to handouts given at staff meeting • Information will be available on District website soon

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