19 Required core credits 
7 Elective credits 
26 or more total credits 
5 Options

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Arts and Humanities Endorsement Options

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Option A

• 2 additional social studies credits
• 5 additional Elective credits

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Option B

• Level III and Level IV of the same foreign language used in the LOTE requirement
• 5 additional Elective credits

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Option C

• 2 credits of a different foreign language used in the LOTE requirement
• 5 additional Elective credits

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Option D

3 additional Fine Arts credits from one or two areas:

• Dance
• Choir
• Band
• Theater Arts
• Art
• 4 additional Elective credits

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Option E

4 additional English elective credits

• English IV
• Independent Study in English
• Literary Genres
• Creative Writing
• Research and Technical Writing
• Humanities
• Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
• Communication Applications
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Arts and Humanities Resources

AH Brochure - English

AH Brochure - Spanish

Art

Band

Choir with Athletics

Choir

Dance Drill Team

Dance

Theater

19 Required core credits 
7 Elective credits 
26 or more total credits 
4 Options

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Business Industry Endorsement Options

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Option A

4 credits of CTE classes in the following:

• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Marketing
• Architecture & Construction
• Information Technology
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
• Manufacturing
• Business Management & Administration
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Transportation & Distribution & Logistics
• Finance
• 3 Additional Elective credits

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Option B

4 English elective credits with at least three in one of the following areas:

• Advanced broadcast journalism
• Public speaking
• Advanced journalism: newspaper
• Debate
• Advanced journalism: yearbook
• 3 Additional Elective credits

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Option C

4 technology applications credits in one of the following areas:

• Digital Design and Media Production
• Web Communications
• Digital Art and Animation
• Web Design
• 3-D Modeling and Animation
• Web Game Development
• Digital Communications in the 21st Century
• Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
• Digital Video and Audio Design
• 3 Additional Elective credits

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Option D

• A combination of 4 from the other options that corresponds to the student's academic or career goals
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Business Industry Resources

BI Brochure - English

BI Brochure - Spanish

Accounting and Financial Analyst

Administrative Services and Management

Architecture and Interior Design

Audio Video Tech and Film

Auto Collision Repair - Diesel Mechanic

Auto Technology

Commercial Photography

Culinary Arts

Fashion Design

Graphic Design

Information Support, Business Computer Programming, Network Services

Manufacturing

Maritime Industry

Plant Systems

Veterinary Technician

19 Required core credits 
7 Elective credits 
26 or more total credits 
3 Options

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Options

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Option A

• 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or post-secondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas

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Option B

4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas, including:

• English IV
• chemistry and/or physics

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Option C

4 credits in Advanced Placement or Dual Credit selected from:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Languages other than English
• Fine Arts

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Multidisciplinary Resources

MS Brochure - English

MS Brochure - Spanish

All Advanced Courses - No Academy

19 Required core credits 
7 Elective credits 
26 or more total credits 
2 Options

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Public Service Endorsement Options

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Option A

4 CTE classes from the following areas:

• Education & Training
• Government & Public Administration
• Health Science
• Human Services (includes Cosmetology)
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Option B

• 4 credits of Junior Officer Reserved Training Corps (JROTC)
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Public Service Resources

PS Brochure - English

PS Brochure - Spanish

Clinical Rotation

Cosmetology

Dental

Law Enforcement and Correctional Services

Medical Billing and Coding

Pharmacy Technician

Teaching

19 Required core credits 
Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics
26 or more total credits 
5 Options

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STEM Endorsement Options

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Option A

• 4 credits of CTE Classes in Engineering, Robotics, or Electronics
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Option B

• 4 credits of Computer Science
• 3 additional Elective credits

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Option C

• One additional math credit for a total of 5 or more math credits
• Two of the math credits have Algebra II as a prerequisite
• 6 additional Elective credits

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Option D

• One additional science credit for a total of 5 or more science credits
• 6 additional Elective credits

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Option E

• A combination of three or more credits from the other options
• 4 additional Elective credits

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STEM Resources

STEM Brochure - English

STEM Brochure - Spanish

Engineering and Technology - Project Lead the Way

Science, Mathematics, and Architecture Design

The FOUNDATION PLAN expanded access to Career & Technology Education (CTE) courses. Students are encouraged to create a personal graduation plan (PGP). Using the PGP tracking tool will guide students to an ENDORSEMENT or Pathway of Study (POS), with advanced courses. For a complete listing of advanced course options, visit GPISD’s CTE page.

The Graduation Toolkit offers information on planning high school years and beyond.

Foundation Plan

Graduation under the FOUNDATION PLAN with endorsements and a minimum of 26 credits.

• 4 English credits

• 3 Mathematics credits

• 3 Social Studies credits

• 3 Science credits

• 1 Fine Art credit

• 2 Languages Other Than English (LOTE), same LOTE credits

• 1 P.E. credit

• 5 elective credits - related to an Endorsement CTE endorsement view cluster

Students must complete their coursework and pass all required State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course ( EOC) exams to earn their high school diploma. See GPISD HB5 overview

Side-by-Side Comparison: Graduation Program Options

HB 5 Graduation requirements are required for all students entering high school for the first time during or after the 2014-15 school year.

Athletes will still be able to graduate with Endorsements and Performance Acknowledgments. Athletes should meet with their counselor to plan their course selections.

An IEP or 504 Committee can substitute an academic class for the PE requirement for students who are unable to physically participate in PE. An IEP or 504 Committee can substitute two academic classes for the Language Other Than English requirements. Special Education students will still be expected to earn an Endorsement in their area of interest.

Please contact your child’s middle school counselor to receive a new copy of the letter.

GPISD offers both Spanish and French.

Yes, JROTC does replace the PE requirement.

For students to earn an Endorsement, a student must have 26 or more credits. There are multiple ways to earn each Endorsement, each requiring a different number of elective credits focused on a certain area.

Students can begin taking Dual Credit classes in 10th grade. Students interested in Dual Credit must apply with the college and either take the TSIA Exam or be TSIA exempt. Once accepted by the college, the student will be expected to pay the tuition for the classes at a reduced rate.

Yes, students may take Dual Credit classes in the summer. Only Dual Credits classes taken during the school year and are part of the student’s 8-period schedule will count towards the student’s GPA.