Endorsements:
In order to graduate on the Foundation Plan with Endorsement (26 credits) you must have at least one endorsement.  Think of endorsements as an area of interest, a specialty, or a sequence of classes that you really like and are interested in doing more and knowing more. It's like adding a minor to your
Foundation Plan of 4 Core classes for 4 years
(Math, English, Social Studies and Science).

Note About Endorsements: They are unique courses/electives designed for students to explore various areas of college and career paths. Also, there may be variations as the State of Texas makes changes to the courses required, therefore, if you have questions, please email your counselor.  Additionally, not all courses are offered on every campus, therefore, complete pathways may not be possible.  SBISD is making every effort to ensure opportunities for every student to achieve their desired
​Endorsement and Pathway. 

As of 2.27.2017, universities/colleges do not necessarily look directly at endorsements at the time of general admission to the university/college, but at the rigor of classes/electives you have taken at SHS. Rigor can include coursework within an endorsement which can show universities/colleges your
​vested interest in a particular area.  


You choose your courses/electives based on those classes/electives listed under an endorsement.

 
There are 5 Types of Endorsements and each has a specific pathway or better said, a specialty.  


You can download an ENDORSEMENT CREDIT CHECKLIST and see if you are on the right track to earning the credits you need to graduate.  ​

Below are a video's that can assist in an explanation about Endorsements.  Viewing these videos is highly suggested. 
Video: Endorsement Selection and Approval (Parents & Students)

Video:  Endorsement Selection for Students

Video: Endorsements For Parents



The 5 Possible Endorsements
​and
Classes/Electives To Enroll That Match
A Chosen Endorsement:
(Please note, some courses and pathways are subject to change,
​please email your counselor with any questions.)


1)  STEM Endorsement:

On Campus (SHS) Pathways
Guthrie Center  and  On campus (SHS) Pathways

2)  Business & Industry Endorsement: 

Language Arts Pathways - Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Yearbook, Debate, Newspaper, ELA Electives

Technology Application Pathway

Agriculture Pathway

Architecture Pathway

Business Management

Finance (including Academy of Finance)

Hospitality Tourism Pathway

Information Technology Pathway


3)  Public Services Endorsement:

NJROTC Pathway

Education & Training Pathway

Human Services Pathway

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Health Science Pathway
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4)  Arts & Humanities Endorsement:
There are no active links for this as of 2.28.2017,
but the main idea is 4 to 5 classes/electives in a pathway equals an endorsement.  Please go to the
Course Selection Catalog for more information on each individual pathway. 

Fine Arts Pathway

English Electives Pathway

Languages Other Than English Pathway

Social Studies Pathway


5)  Multidisciplinary Endorsement:

Four Total Credits in
Advance Placement
or
Dual Credit Pathway
​and/or
4x4 or All 4 Core Classes All 4 Years Pathway

Remember to look at the SBISD Course Catalog to find out details about certain classes and pre-requisites.  



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