Career & Graduation Requirements
CTE
College Readiness
HS Endorsement
Career & Technology Education
CTE offers many pathways such as engineering, culinary arts, cybersecurity, visual arts, automotive technician, and many more.
For more information go to https://www.cfisd.net/academics/career-technical-education
HS Endorsement
College Readiness
HS Endorsement
Texas Foundation High School Program
Cypress Fairbanks ISD focuses on preparing students for a range of many postsecondary options including college, workforce, or technical education (CFISD, 2024.)
To graduate, High school students need to fulfill their Texas Foundation High School Program which must include endorsements that has core acad
Texas Foundation High School Program
Cypress Fairbanks ISD focuses on preparing students for a range of many postsecondary options including college, workforce, or technical education (CFISD, 2024.)
To graduate, High school students need to fulfill their Texas Foundation High School Program which must include endorsements that has core academic classes as well as elective courses.
For more information regarding endorsements go to https://www.cfisd.net/parents-students01/guidance-counseling/counseling
College Readiness
College Readiness
College Readiness
Being prepared for Postsecondary Education
Refers to the student's readiness to succeed in postsecondary education, whether it is college or technical school.
1. Academic Preparendess- Mastey of fundamental academic skills
2. Advanced Coursework: Participating in AP (Advanced Placement), Dual Credit, or K-level courses demonstrate academic p
Being prepared for Postsecondary Education
Refers to the student's readiness to succeed in postsecondary education, whether it is college or technical school.
1. Academic Preparendess- Mastey of fundamental academic skills
2. Advanced Coursework: Participating in AP (Advanced Placement), Dual Credit, or K-level courses demonstrate academic preparedness.
3. Standardized test scores such as the SAT or ACT
For more information regarding college readiness go to https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep
Graduation Requirements for CFISD
In order for a CFISD student to graduate and walk across the stage, the student must complete the following:
1. Completed ALL graduation requirements for foundations, distinguished, or Foundations plus endorsement plans.
2. Passed ALL STAAR testing for CORE classes (English I, Biology, Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History
3. Complete FAFSA form or opt out form (CFISD, 2024).
There are 5 Endorsement areas to choose from:
1. STEM
2. Business and Industry
3. Public Services
4. Arts & Humanities
5. Multidisciplinary Studies
Endorsements determine many of their high school electives choices!
When you consider your endorsement, what are your ...
-Personal interest or talents
-Career aspirations
-Post-secondary goals
For more information on Graduation requirements go to:
https://www.cfisd.net/academics/curriculum-course-descriptions
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/graduation-information/house-bill-5-foundation-high-school-program
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/brochures/14grad-toolkit-booklet.pdf