Welcome Broncos!!
6:00-7:00: Welcome by Dr. Crear and Counselor Presentation
7:00-7:30: Band Performance and SHREK preview
7:30-8:00: Organization/Club Tours
Bush HS Counselors

The purpose of this presentation is to assist students and parents in planning for high school.
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to:
• Refer to the FBISD Course Guide for more detailed information.
• Meet with building counselors for questions and additional guidance.

• Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits
• Foundation + Endorsements – 26 credits

• Graduation Plans
Electives are specific to your student’s chosen Endorsement
FOUNDATION + ENDORSEMENTS- 26 CREDITS DISTINGUISHED PLAN- 26 CREDITS
• 4 Credits of English
• 4 Credits of Math
• 4 Credits of Science
• 4 Credits of Social Studies
• 2 Credits of the same Foreign
Language or Computer Programming
• 1 Credit of Fine Art
• 1 Credit of PE
• .05 Health Credit
• .05 Speech Credit
• 5 Credits of Electives
• 4 Credits of English
• 4 Credits of Math including Algebra II
• 4 Credits of Science
• 4 Credits of Social Studies
• 2 Credits of the same Foreign
Language or Computer Programming
• 1 Credit of Fine Art
• 1 Credit of PE
• .05 Health
• .05 Speech Credit
• 5 Credits of Electives

A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful completion of:
• All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus
• The requirements of at least one endorsement, including among the four required math credits, and
Algebra II
• A fourth science credit
A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.

Performance Acknowledgements may be earned in one or more of the following categories:
• AP test score of 3 or above;
• IB test score of 4 or above (transfer students only as the International
Baccalaureate program is not available in FBISD);
• Qualifying PSAT score based on the 11th grade test;
• SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1250 or above;
• ACT composite score of 28 or above;
• College course with a final grade of A or B (3.0 or above);
• Bilingualism and biliteracy; and
• Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

What is An Endorsement???
• Similar to a college major
• Endorsement pathways are typically a sequence of courses for 4 credits
• Can focus on Academics, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Career and Technical Education

• FBISD students will select their endorsement in
Skyward Family Access when they select their courses for next year.
• Students will have the opportunity to change their endorsement.
• The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and signed by the parent.

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Who?: Careers:
Students considering a career in engineering or computer science, and those who enjoy and are energized by math, science, design, and problem solving.
Robotics Technician
Computer Programmer
Medical Researcher
Engineer
Biochemist Microbiologist
Environmentalist

Who?:
Students interested in agriculture, business, accounting, digital graphics, and architecture.
Careers:
Accountant
Aircraft Controller
Interior Designer
Electrician
Chef
Architect

Who?:
Students who love helping others and are interested in law enforcement, fire fighting, education, the military, or government.
Careers:
Teacher
Social Worker
Fire Fighter
Private Investigator
Animal Control Worker
Mental Health Counselor

Who?:
Students interested in the fine arts, world languages, and social studies.
Careers:
Actor
Movie Director
Translator
Ambassador
Musician

• Provides students an opportunity to earn an
Endorsement from courses taken from multiple subject areas and/or Endorsements

Students must pass the following assessments in order to graduate:
• 5 End-of-Course Tests (EOC)
– Algebra I
– Biology
– English I
– English II
– U.S. History

• Think of Graduation Requirements this way…
Credits
5 EOC exams
Endorsement

• Course Selection Worksheet
Circle the Endorsement
You Wish to Complete

• Course Selection Worksheet
Next, choose your core classes…
1. English
EL112- English I
EL111- Pre-AP English I
3. Science
SC322- Biology
SC321- Pre-AP Biology
2. Math
MA 212- Algebra I
MA 211- Pre-AP Algebra I
MA222- Geometry
MA221- Pre-AP Geometry
4. Social Studies
SS412- World Geography
SC411- Pre-AP World Geography

• Course Selection Worksheet
Your core classes will look like this…
EL112
MA212
SC322
SS412
ENGLISH I
ALGEBRA I
BIOLOGY
WORLD GEO
Now, you must choose three electives…

• Course Selection Worksheet
These electives should be your top three choices…
Endorsement Pathway Elective
Foreign Language Elective
Required Elective- Fine Arts, Prof. Comm., PE
• Endorsement Pathway elective- Specific to your endorsement
• Foreign Language elective- Spanish or French
• Required elective- Fine Art, Health/Speech, PE

• Endorsement Pathway Electives
Choose the elective that matches your Endorsement
STEM Electives
Business & Industry Electives

• Endorsement Pathway Electives
Choose the elective that matches your Endorsement

• Foreign Language Electives
You need 2 years of the same foreign language
• If you are a native Spanish Speaker, then you should take
Span. For Span. Spkrs
• If you took Spanish I this year, take Spanish II- FL1222
• If you took Spanish I and II this year, you can take Spanish III

• Required Electives
All of these electives are required for graduation.
• If you choose PE, you must choose both
Foundations of Fitness and Team Sports
• If you choose Speech, you must choose
Health

• Required Electives
You need 1 year of a Fine Art
• If the class you want says audition, then you can not enroll in the class until you audition for a spot.

1. English I
2. Algebra I*
3. Biology
4. World Geography
5. Endorsement Pathway Elective
6. World Language Elective
7. Elective ( Fine Arts, Professional Communication, Health,
P.E., Athletics etc.)
*Geometry may be taken if Algebra I credit was earned in 8 th grade.

• Completed Worksheet Example
Student has a STEM Endorsement
EL112
MA212
SC322
SS412
CST08
FL112
CAT01/PHO111
English I
Algebra I
Biology
Wld. Geo
Intro. To
Engineering
Spanish I
Speech/Health

“ A goal without a PLAN is just a wish.”
-Antoine Saint-Exupery

• Think Ahead Broncos…
The Tech Ed Center allows you to explore career opportunities
You can enter Tech Ed after your Freshman year. It’s never too early to begin gathering information!

• Get Involved Broncos…
Don’t wait until your Senior Year! Start building your resume now.
• Volunteer- Check out www.volunteerhouston.org for volunteer opportunities
• Join a club/organization you learned about tonight
• Participate in Athletics, Band, Debate, Dance, Cheerleading
• Part time jobs

• What Happens Next?
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Counselors present to 8 th graders starting tomorrow
Crockett- January 27 th
Hodges Bend- January 28 th
Parents please look out for Course Selection Worksheets.
Students are required to obtain a parent’s signature and turn back into their middle school counselor. Parents must also verify endorsement in Skyward.
The window to complete online course selection is February 1-24 th

• Course Selection Reminders
Parents Please Sign Course Selection Worksheets
• Middle school counselors will answer questions 8 th graders have about online input
• Students will be given a verification sheet in
March by their 8 th grade counselor. If students want to make a change at that time, they must make the correction on the verification sheet, obtain a parent and student signature and return it to their middle school counselor no later than March 20th

• Curriculum Questions
Please Feel Free to Ask Questions Regarding Specific Courses
English/AVID: Mrs. Owens
Math:
Science: Ms. Darling
Social Studies: Mrs. Raeke
Special Education: Ms. Fitzgerald

• Contact Information
Please Feel Free to Contact us 
A_D: Ms. Danielle Johnson- Holmes
E-L: Mrs. Julia Holland
M-Q: Dr. Alva Baldwin
N-R: Ms. Rachel George
Lead Counselor: Dr. Althea Mitchell

College & Career Readiness Advisor tiffani.jenkinskinne@fortbendisd.com
281-634-6182
Located in Room J106
BHS CCR Website: http://campuses.fortbendisd.com/campuses/bhs/ActivityDetail.cfm?activityIndex=14129
You don’t have to wait until you get back to your home campus to contact them!
Feel free to send an e-mail or visit their website!