Birdville ISD Graduation Endorsements
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To meet ¹í¹È×ÓÍø graduation requirements, a student must complete:
- English (4 credits)
English I, II, and III, and an Advanced English course - Math (4 credits)
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II , and an Advanced Math course required for endorsement - Science (4 credits)
Biology (IPC, Chemistry, Physics or Principles of Technology) and 2 Advanced - Science courses
- Social Studies (3 credits)
US History, US Gov’t/Economics, and World Geography or World History - Languages Other than English (2 credits)
- Physical Ed. (1 credit)
- Fine Arts (1 credit)
- Health (.5 credit)
- Professional Communications (Speech) (.5 credit)
- Technology (.5 credit)
- Endorsement Coursework / Electives (5.5 credits)
26 Credits Total
Birdville ISD believes it is vital for students to have every opportunity to excel academically through rigorous and challenging courses. Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre –AP), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and Dual Credit courses offer options to excel in many areas of study.
It is the responsibility of each college-bound student to research admission requirements, as each college’s requirements may differ.
- English (4 credits)
Birdville ISD Endorsements
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Multidisciplinary Studies
Students may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the following 2 options:
Option 1: Four by Four (4 x 4)
Students take four credits in each of the four
core content areas.- Four English credits including
English IV - Four Math credits
- Four Science credits including
Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics - Four Social Studies credits
Option 2: Advanced Courses
Students take four advanced credits that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement
area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence.
- Four English credits including
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Arts & Humanities
Students may earn an Arts & Humanities endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the following 4 options:
Option 1: Social Studies
Students take five Social Studies creditsOption 2: Foreign Language
Students take four levels of the same foreign language.OR
Students take two levels of one foreign
language AND two levels of a different foreign
language (two levels in each of two
different foreign languages for 4 credits.)Option 3: Fine Arts
Students take four credits in the same fine
arts area.OR
Students take two credits in one fine arts area AND two credits in a different fine arts area (two credits in each of two different fine arts areas for 4 credits).
Option 4: English
Students take four credits in English- Independent Study
- Literary Genres/Creative Writing
- Debate
- Independent Study
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Public Services
Students may earn a Public Services endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from one of the following 2 options:
Option 1:
Students earn four credits by taking at least two courses in the same career cluster in one of the following areas:- Education and Training
- Health Science
- Human Services
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
With at least one advanced course in the sequence
Option 2: Government & Public Administration - JROTC
Student takes four JROTC credits
- Education and Training
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Business & Industry
Students may earn a Business & Industry endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from the following option:
Option 1:
Students earn four credits by taking at least
two courses in the same cluster in one of the
following areas:- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Architecture and Construction
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology, Communication and Journalism
- Business Management and Administration
- Finance
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
With at least one advanced course in the sequence
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STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Students may earn a STEM endorsement by selecting and completing the requirements from any of these 4 options:
Note: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics/Priciples of Technology are required for the STEM endorsement regardless of the option the student selects from below.
Option 1: Engineering
Students earn four CTE credits by taking at least two courses
in the same cluster that lead to a final course in the STEM
cluster. (With at least one advanced course in the sequence)Option 2: Math
Students take Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II AND two of the following courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite.- Pre-Calculus
- Pre AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP Computer Science
- Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
- Statistics & Business Decision Making
- Engineering Mathematics
Option 3: Science
Students take Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AND two of the
following courses.- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics 2
- AP Physics C
- Aquatic Science
- Advanced Plant & Soil Science
- Principles of Engineering
- Astronomy
- Environmental Systems
- AP Environmental Systems
- Honors Anatomy & Physiology
- Forensic Science
- Medical Microbiology/Pathophysiology
- Food Science
- Advanced Animal Science
- Scientific Research & Design (Rocket Engineering)
- Engineering Design & Problem Solving (Rocket Engineering)
Option 4: Combination
Students take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics, an additional math course, an additional science course, AND three additional credits in the STEM endorsement.
High School Academic Plans
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¹í¹È×ÓÍø, parents, teachers and our community are heavily invested in the success of all ¹í¹È×ÓÍø students. Whether a student’s goal after graduating from high school is to go on to college, technical school, the military or begin a career, ¹í¹È×ÓÍø has implemented plans that specifically benefit the choices students make and these plans begin in the sixth grade.
¹í¹È×ÓÍø middle schools have a variety of options for students to explore in the areas of fine arts, technology, performing arts and foreign languages. Building on these experiences, students are able to make an informed choice in selecting courses they will take in high school.
The State of Texas funds numerous programs to better educate and enhance hands-on learning in the classroom, workplace, and laboratory environments. The following pages provide sample plans from which students may base their high school class choices.