The document outlines the Foundation High School Plan requirements and endorsements options in Texas. The Foundation Plan requires 26 credits across several core subject areas including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Physical Education, and Fine Arts. Students can earn endorsements by taking additional courses in specific fields like STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, or Multidisciplinary Studies. Each endorsement has requirements for 4-5 courses within a certain career cluster or subject area.

1. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
(26 credits)
English (4)
English I, II, III & 1 Additional English Course
Math (4)
Algebra 1, Geometry & 2 Additional Math Courses
Science (4)
Biology I & 3 Additional Science Courses
Social Studies (4)
World Geography, World History, US History, Government & Economics

2. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
(26 credits)
Foreign Language (2)
Spanish I & II OR French I & II
Physical Education (1)
Athletics OR PE
Fine Art (1)
Art, Choir, Band, Dance
Endorsements Electives (6)

3. What are the Endorsements?
• STEM
• Business & Industry
• Public Services
• Arts & Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies

4. STEM
Courses related to science, technology, engineering & advanced math.
How can I earn this endorsement?
* You must take Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, & …
A. 4 or more courses in electives related to science, technology, engineering and
math. Two of the four – must be from the same career cluster.
B. 5 Math courses including: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, & Calculus
or Statistics. (Could also include Dual Credit Algebra/Statistics)

5. Courses related to:
Business & Industry
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, Communications
Business Management and Administration
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
A. 4 or more courses in electives related to Business and Industry. Two of
the four – must be from the same career cluster.

6. Public Services
Education & Training; Government & Public Administration; Health Science;
Human Services; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security
A. 4 or more courses in electives related to the Public Service Industry. Two of the
four – must be from the same career cluster.

7. Arts & Humanities
Courses related to Sociology & Psychology; Government & Politics; Performing Arts;
Visual Arts; World Languages