Graduation Requirements
The Foundation Plan
Texas Education Agency Graduation Toolkit
(English version | Spanish version)
Beginning with the entering 9th graders in the 2014-15 school year, students will complete the requirements listed in the Graduation Toolkit in order to graduate from Burleson High School. Ninth grade students will enter the school year having selected one endorsement area: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); Business & Industry; Public Services; Arts & Humanities; or Multi-disciplinary. Total number of credits to graduate: 26.
*Note: Even though Physics is not necessarily required for high school graduation (is part of the STEM Endorsement), many universities/colleges still require Physics as part of their admission requirements. Check with your school to see their specific requirements.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Students can earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement on their transcript by completing the foundation plan with an endorsement area while also completing Algebra 2 as one of their 4 math courses.
Students must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement and graduate in the top 10% of their class to be eligible for automatic admission to a public 4-year university in the state of Texas.
Performance Acknowledgements
Students may earn a performance acknowledgement on their transcript for outstanding performance on any of the following:
completing 12 hours of college level coursework, either through dual credit or advanced technical credit, with a grade equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0;
in bilingualism or biliteracy
earning a score of 3 or above on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam
earning a certain score on the PSAT, SAT, ACT or ACT-Plan
earning a nationally or internationally recognized industry certification and/or license
Please see your counselor or college readiness coordinator for specific exam scores, grades earned in dual credit and bilingualism.
End of Course Exams
In addition to the 26 course credits listed above, students must also take and pass 5 End of Course exams (EOCs). These exams are in: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology and US History.