Skip to Content

Back to School: High school endorsements

about what they want to be when by 8th grade they’ll need to have an idea. abc-7’s ashlie rodriguez reports on high school endorsements. pkg in 8th grade a student will meet with a counselor — who will ask which endorsement path they plan on following in high school. there’s science technology engineering math — that’s stem. then there’s business and industry. there’s public service — arts and humanities. and multi disciplinary — a combo of all of them. say they want to go into stem. they would align their math, english and elective credits to get that endorsement. because this is a new texas requirement — only 9th and 10th graders will be asked to choose a path. but from now on, every 8th grade will sit with a counselor and talk about what they want to do in college. if they want to be a police officer– that’s a public service endorsement . or maybe they like finance — that’s a business and industry endorsement. we’re not pigeon holing the child. we’re giving the child the chance to create their graduation plan in 8th grade. student can change their mind mid-way. but cantuillo association superintendent annette brigham says at least their changing their mind now — before paying for college. the idea is that by taking classes in their field now — students will be more confident in college classes later — many even be knowledable enough to work in their field before graduating. we’re giving kids options for jobs that are going to be in their future, not jobs that were in our past. ar/abc7

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

KVIA ABC-7

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content