Welcome to the updated Graduation Page!
All the resources you’re used to are still here—just in some new locations. Job Aids and Forms are available within their related topics, and you can also access them anytime using the dedicated dropdown menus at the bottom of this page.
Personal Graduation Plan Template
Skyward Entries
Within 60 days of student enrollment
End of Course Exams (EOCs)
Entering Alternative & Transfer Credits
Year Long Average, Attendance Committee Decision, Lower Level LOTE, CBE
General Letter Grade Conversion
Unaccredited Transcripts
Guidelines for reviewing and awarding credit for home schools, private schools, out of state, out of country
Assessment for Credit Guidelines (Credit Verification)
Out-of-Country Transcript Analysis & Grade Level Placement Database
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
It is not uncommon to need the paid services of an outside vendor to evaluate foreign transcripts. Fees are the campus's responsibility.
Submit a requisition as soon as you plan to use a vendor (even if it is an estimate) to ensure timely payment.
Validate Me
District-approved vendor for foreign transcript evaluations
Other vendors
A campus may choose their own vendor; however, if a vendor is not currently approved, be sure to initiate the vendor approval process.
Foundation High School Program General Overview
Endorsement Forms
Selection Forms (Individual)
Request to Earn 12+ Credits in one academic year
Instructions for 12+ Form
Attendance Credit Appeal Form
College Prep Course Details & Grading (TX College Bridge)
Approved Course List Information
District-Wide Approved Course List
PHS Skyward Course Code Legend
What contents are associated with which code
Video Tutorial of Catalog (2:05 minutes)
CTE Course Information
CTE Pathway Guidance Documents 2024-25
State CTE Programs of Study 2024-25
CTE Course Name Changes (prior years)
CTE Courses Meeting High School Graduation Requirements
PEIMS/TSDS Information
Tips for Assigning Required Courses
District GPA Scales
Request for Bright Thinker (Buzz) Access/New Course
Individual Graduation Committee (IGC)
Parent Notification Letter (English)
Parent Notification Letter (Spanish)
Initial Review & Remediation Recommendation
TAKS Graduation Committee Form & Instructions (PHS/TXW)
POII, CPR, FAFSA, Speech
FAFSA/TAFSA Opt Out Form (English)
FAFSA/TAFSA Opt Out Form (Spanish)
Peace Officer Training Information and Video
Common Questions
Graduate Cover Sheets
(Alumni) New Grad Information Form
Special Education Graduation Codes
Flowchart for SpEd Graduation Codes
Spreadsheet of Graduation Codes
Texas First Diploma
How to Verify Texas First Diploma to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Updated: Texas First Diploma Completion & Eligibility Checklist
Instruction in High School, College, and Career Preparation
Google Slides Presentation
Middle School Approved Course List
HS courses allowed in 8th grade
Dual Credit Letter Grade Conversion
Achievement Change Form
Tracking form when transcript changes need to be made
Attendance Appeal Form
Endorsement Forms
Endorsement Check Sheets
Endorsement Opt-Out Form
Endorsement Selection Forms (Individual)
FAFSA/TAFSA Opt-Out Forms
Graduate Cover Sheets
Graduate Information Cover Sheets
Instructions for filling out Cover Sheets
Military Enlistment (DD-4 Form)
New Course Approval Request
Request for BrightThinker (Buzz) Access/New Course
New Grad Information (Alumni)
Personal Graduation Plan Template
Request to Earn 12+ Credits in one academic year
Instructions for 12+ Form
Substitution Forms
TAKS Graduation Committee Form & Instructions
Links to multiple web pages that can assist with deciphering incoming student transcripts.
TAC §74
Official state language pertaining to graduation requirements
TEA Graduation Toolkit Booklet
Endorsement Information - State Text
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
End of Course (EOC)
Endorsements, Performance Acknowledgements, & Certifications Entry
Graduation Details in Skyward
Alternative Credit Course Entry
Year Long Average, Attendance Committee Decision, Lower Level LOTE, CBE
Transfer Credit Course Entry
Incoming Credits/Courses
Generic Transfer Course Codes
Systems & Procedures Training Slides Presentation
Premier New Teachers Training Slides Presentation