Arts & Humanities Endorsement

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT

ARTS & HUMANITIES OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The humanities offers students an opportunity to study ancient and modern literature, history, language and culture. These courses allow students an opportunity to explore and understand how other cultures live. Students interested in the performing arts of music and theatre, as well as the visual arts, may find this endorsement suitable for them.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Possible career paths and interest areas for students pursuing an Arts and Humanities endorsement include courses related to: Political Science, World Languages, Cultural Studies, English Literature, History, and Fine Arts.

AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

An Arts and Humanities endorsement is only available through a Non-Career and Technical Education pathway.

SPECIFIC CORE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements of the Foundation High School Program, students must successfully complete a TOTAL OF 26 STATE CREDITS to include the following:

• Advanced English (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses.
• Fourth Math (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses in this guide.
• Fourth Science (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses in this guide. Students pursuing an Arts & Humanities endorsement may replace the fourth science requirement with an additional credit in ELA, Social Studies, LOTE, or Fine Arts. Parental approval is required.
• Endorsement (4.0 credits) – A minimum of four credits which will satisfy the students Endorsement selection.
• Elective Courses (3.0 credits) – Credits may not be satisfied by local credit courses. Local credit courses are specifically designated in the High School CDG.

ARTS & HUMANITIES DEPARTMENTAL COURSE LIST

ARTS & HUMANITIES CTE/NON-CTE COMPARISON

NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES

To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the endorsement, students must select four credits in: social studies and/or economics: OR four levels of the same World Language or LOTE (Languages Other Than English); OR two levels in one World Language and two levels in a different LOTE; OR a coherent sequence of four credits in Fine Arts. LISD offers 25 social studies courses; five different World Languages for a total of more than 25 courses; and a large number of Fine Art course in both the Visual and Performing Arts.

One example of how a student could satisfy the Arts & Humanities Endorsement is as follows: Choir I and II and Theatre I and II (1.0 credit each). Students could also satisfy this requirement by completing Choir I-IV or Theatre I-IV.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES

CTE Path is not available within the Arts and Humanities Endorsement.

For course descriptions, please refer to the High School Course Description Guide (CDG). For grade level requirements and credit values, see the cumulative course list in the Appendix of this guide. For a quick reference of grade level requirements and credit values for Arts and Humanities courses which qualify for this endorsement, see the cumulative course list in the Appendix of this guide.

ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT SAMPLE FOUR YEAR PLAN – NON-CTE

• Highlighted “Endorsement” courses may be taken in any semester/year appropriate for the course
• Courses may be selected from one of the following:

• See list of appropriate courses for 3rd Science, Other Science, 3rd Math, and 4th Math
• See list of appropriate courses for Advanced English
• “Electives” are required for the 26 state credit total
• “Open Electives” are opportunities for students to take courses over and above state requirements, additional athletics, or graduate early

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The Business and Industry Endorsement incorporates a large number of career paths and student interests. LISD offers over 90 courses which fall within this particular endorsement.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Possible career paths and interest areas for the Business & Industry Endorsement may include: Database Management; Information Technology, Communications, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construction, Welding, Logistics, Automotive Technology, and Agricultural Science. For more information on these and other related careers, please explore career pathways in Career Cruising.

AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

Both CTE and Non-CTE pathways are available within the Business & Industry Endorsement.

SPECIFIC CORE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements of the Foundation High School Program, students must successfully complete a TOTAL OF 26 STATE CREDITS to include the following:

• Advanced English (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes)- See list of qualifying courses
• Fourth Math (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses
• Fourth Science (1.0 credit or combination of two .5 credit classes) – See list of qualifying courses
• Endorsement (4.0 credits) – A minimum of four credits which will satisfy the students Endorsement selection
• Elective Courses (3.0 credits) – Credits may not be satisfied by local credit courses. Local credit courses are specifically designated in the High School CDG.

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT COURSE LIST

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CTE/NON-CTE COMPARISON

NON-CAREER & TECHNICAL (CTE) EDUCATION PATH COURSES

To satisfy the Non-CTE path in the Business and Industry Endorsement, students must select four credits in English Language Arts (ELA). Within those four credits, students must select at least three levels in Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Debate, Newspaper, Yearbook, or Public Speaking. Additional courses may be available as the Texas Education Agency provides more clarity.

English Language Arts Elective courses available in LISD include courses in the following disciplines: Reading, Speech, Debate, Public Speaking, Yearbook, Newspaper, Literary Magazine, Journalism, Literary Genre, Humanities, Writing, and Broadcast Journalism. LISD offers approximately 40 courses that qualify as NON-CTE Business and Industry Endorsement courses.

One example of how a student could satisfy the Non-CTE path for Business & Industry is as follows: Debate I, Debate II, Debate III and Creative Writing. Each course is 1.0 credit each.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATH COURSES

To satisfy the CTE path in the Business and Industry Endorsement, students must select four credits from any of the following clusters:

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction

Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Business Management and Administration

Finance

Hospitality and Tourism

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Marketing, Sales and Services

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics.

LISD offers over 80 courses which qualify as CTE Business and Industry Endorsement courses.

When selecting courses, students must select two from ONE cluster within the Business & Industry Endorsement; one advanced CTE course from any cluster in the Business and Industry Endorsement area; and one final course whichcannot be considered an entry level course. For a comprehensive list of all courses in the Business & Industry Endorsement, see the Appendix at the back of this guide.

One example of how a student could satisfy the CTE path for Business & Industry is as follows: Principles of Arts, AV Technology and Communications (1.0 credit)(Arts & AV Cluster); Commercial Photography (1 credit)(Arts & AV Cluster); Business Law (1 credit) (Bus Mgmt & Admin Cluster and Advanced CTE) and Entrepreneurship (1 credit) (Marketing Cluster)