Students may earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement by successfully completing all of the following:

• A total of 4 credit hours in Math including Algebra II

• A total of 4 credit hours in Science

• Successful completion of curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

• This is the recommended plan if you want to attend a 4 year university.

• A 22-credit foundation program which is the core of the new Texas high school diploma

• Five endorsement options that allow students to focus on a related series of courses

All students are by default placed into an endorsement plan. A student and their parent may not declare a Foundation only plan until after the Sophomore year.

• Students and families must meet with their school counselor for a conference to review requirements and sign TEA form for compliance.