Next Stop High School
Students will be be able to earn one or more endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with an in depth knowledge of a subject area. Students will select an endorsement at the end of 8th grade. I will assist them with this process.
Endorsements
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses related to STEM
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Science
• Combination of no more than two of the categories listed above
Business and Industry (one of the following or a combination of areas)
• Agriculture • Food and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction
• Arts • Hospitality and Tourism • Technology and Communications
• Audio/Video • Information Technology • Business Management and Administration
• Finance • Manufacturing • Transportation or Distribution and Logistics
• Marketing • Technology Applications
• English electives in public speaking, debate, advanced broadcast journalism, advanced journalism including newspaper and yearbook
Public Service (one of the following)
• Human Services • Health Science • Education and Training • Law
• Public Safety • Government and Public Administration • Corrections and Security
• Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
Arts and Humanities (one of the following)
• 2 levels each in two languages other than English (LOTE) • Social Studies • 4 levels in the same LOTE • American Sign Language (ASL) • Courses from one or two areas (music, theater, art, dance) in fine arts • English electives not included in Business and Industry
Multi-Disciplinary Studies (one of the following)
• 4 advanced courses from other endorsement areas
• 4 credits in each foundation subject area, including English IV and chemistry and/or physics
• 4 credits in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts
