HS Graduation Planning Tool - Name - Graduation Plan

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret

HS Graduation Planning Tool outlines a high school graduation pathway with credit requirements across three achievement levels: Foundation (22 credits), Foundation + Endorsement (26 credits), and Distinguished Level of Achievement (26 credits). It defines endorsements and endorsement pathways for Multidisciplinary, Business & Industry, STEM, Public Service, and Arts & Humanities, including credit totals and course sequences. The tool lists required EOC assessments and postsecondary entrance exams, additional graduation requirements, performance acknowledgement options, college-career-military readiness indicators, and specific criteria for TSI-A, AP/IB, dual credit, CTE, and workforce readiness actions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Credit Summary

Subject credit requirements

Endorsement and pathways courses

Required assessments and graduation requirements

Required EOC assessments & entrance exams

Additional graduation requirements

Performance acknowledgements and readiness indicators

College, career, military readiness actions

HS Graduation Planning Tool Name Graduation Plan: Foundation (22 Credits) Foundation + Endorsement (26 Credits) Distinguished Level of Achievement (26 Credits) Endorsement: Multidisciplinary Business & Industry STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities | Credit Summary | | | Pre High
School | | 1st in HS | | 2nd year in HS | | 3rd year in HS | | 4th year in HS | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Subject | Total Credits | | | | 6 Credits-Promoted | | 12 Credits -Promoted | | 18 Credits -Promoted | | 26 Credits-Graduate | | | | Req | Completed | Course & Credit | | Course & Credit | | Course & Credit | | Course & Credit | | Course & Credit | | | English | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Math | 4 | Alg. II | | | | | | | | | | | | Science | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Social Studies | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Other Lang. | 2 | 2 years same language | | | | | | | | | | | | Physical Education | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fine Art | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Health/Speech | 0.5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Endorsement/ | 4 | A sequence of 4 or more levels of a course or two
courses in the
same cluster; at least one adv. course | | | | | | | | | | | | Pathways Courses
(coherent
sequence) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Additional Endorsement/ Elective Courses | 2.5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total | 26 | | | | | | | | | | | | | Required EOC Assessments & Postsecondary Entrance Exams:(Completion grade level may change) | | | 8th STAAR
PSAT 8/9 | | Algebra I
English I
Biology
PSAT 8/9
TSI-A | | English II
PSAT 8/9
TSI-A | | US History PSAT/NMSQT SAT
ACT
TSI-A | | SAT
ACT
TSI-A
ASVAB | | | Additional Graduation Requirements:
(Completion grade level completion may change) | | | | | Speech Requirement | | Peace Officer Certification | | CPR Certification | | Financial Aid Application | | Performance Acknowledgement(s) (check all that apply): Dual Credit: Successfully completed at least 12 hours + 3.0 GPA Bilingualism & Biliteracy: Demonstrated proﬁciency in 2 or more languages + ELAR GPA 80+ College Board or International Baccalaureate:Receive score a 3+ on an AP Exam or 4+ on IB Exam College Readiness: Secure student recognition qualifying scores on the PSAT/ NMSQT, SAT or ACT College Career Military Readiness Indicator Met (check all that apply): □ TSI-A □ AP/IB Exam □ DC/ DE □ CTE Industry Certiﬁcation □ Associate Degree or Level I/II Certs □ Enlist in Armed Forces After high school I plan to enrolling, enlisting, or being employed in the following (check all that apply): □ Two-Year/Technical College □ Four-Year University/Military Academy □ Armed Forces □ Workforce College, Career, Military Readiness Indicator Each student must complete one of the following actions in order to graduate college, career, or military ready: | Meet TSI-A Criteria in ELA/ Reading & Mathematics | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TSIA | SAT | ACT | COLLEGE PREP | | Reading: ≥ 945 AND Essay ≥ 5 Math: ≥ 950 | ELA ≥ 480
MATH ≥ 530 | ELA ≥ 19 AND Composite ≥ 23 MATH ≥ 19 AND Composite ≥ 23 | Course Credit through Texas College Bridge | | Meet Advanced Placement (AP) /International Baccalaureate (IB) Criteria | | | | | AP | | IB | | | Pass Course & ≥ 3 Exam | | Pass Course & ≥ 4 Exam | | | Earn Dual Credit ( DC) or Dual Enrollment ( DE/ OnRampus) Credit ( DC awarded by Dallas College & DE awarded by UT) | | | | | ENGLISH | MATH | SUBJECTS | ON RAMPS | | ≥ 3 hrs of ELA DC | ≥ 3 hrs of MATH DC | ≥ 9 hrs of DC (core curriculum) | Complete HS Course and earn ≥ 3 hrs college credit | | CTE Program of Study ( POS) & Industry-Based Certification (POS & certifications vary by program) | | | | | Complete a Program of St

FAQs

What credit totals are required for different graduation plan levels?

The tool lists Foundation (22 Credits), Foundation + Endorsement (26 Credits), and Distinguished Level of Achievement (26 Credits). The credit summary includes how many total credits a student must earn for graduation.

Which exams and assessments are required for graduation readiness?

It provides a list of required EOC assessments and postsecondary entrance exams, including STAAR (for 8th), PSAT 8/9, Algebra I, English I, Biology, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, TSI-A, and US History, with completion grade level notes.

What are the main readiness actions and criteria after high school?

Students must complete one of the listed actions to graduate ready, such as meeting TSI-A criteria in ELA/Reading and Math, meeting AP/IB criteria, earning dual credit/dual enrollment, completing a CTE program with industry certification, following special education advanced degree plans, or enlisting through armed forces/Texas National Guard.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret