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Welcome to SSHS
Presented by:
Leslie Harred, Karey Brice, Carol Cowley, and Jenny Arledge
High School VS Middle School
Grades Count = Grade Point Average (GPA)
Each Class Counts= CreditsEarn 27 Credits = Graduate!!!
Earn Performance Acknowledgements Earn dual credit Exhibit bilingualism
and bi-literacy Perform well on
SAT/ACT Earn an Industry
Based Certification through CTE
Requirements: Pass 5 End of
Course Exams English I & II Algebra I Biology US History
Earn 27 credits, including 4X4 Core
Earn all requirements for at least one Endorsement
Earn Distinguished Level of AchievementMeet all requirements for
Foundation High School Plan with Endorsement that must include:Earn 4 credits in
Mathematics – must include Algebra II
PSP Post-Secondary
PrepStandard
Level
CP/DC College Prep/Dual
Credit
Honors Level w/ 0.5 Higher GPA Weight
AP Advanced Placement
Highest Level w/ 1.0 Higher GPA Weight
SSHS Course Levels
Endorsement =
Think of an Endorsement as your Career Choice – What do you want to be when you grow up?
What?
You want me to pick a career now?
Choosing your Career Path
KNOWYOUR
VALUES
LEARN ABOUT
YOURSELF
IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS
RESEARCHCAREEROPTIONS
CHOOSE YOUR
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Choose your Endorsement & Program of Study
Foundation High School Graduation Plan with Five Broad Endorsement Choices
Business & Industry
Public Service STEM Arts &
HumanitiesMutli-
disciplinary
1. Go to ssisd.net2. Campuses –
Sulphur Springs High School
3. Click “Useful Links”4. Choose “Career
Cruising”
Matchmaker Results – Career Cruising Recommended Career Clusters
Animal Science Architectural Design
Digital Communications (Broadcasting)
Applied Agricultural Engineering (Welding)
CarpentryDesign &
Multimedia Arts (Graphic Design)
Plant Science
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
Business & Industry
Accounting & Financial Services
Culinary Arts
Information Technology
Support Services(Tech Team)
Business Management
Web Development
Entrepreneurship
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
Business & Industry
Advanced Manufacturing &
Machinery Mechanics (Robotics)
Automotive Business &
Industry
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
Teaching & Training
Exercise Science & Wellness
Healthcare Diagnostics(Lab Tech)
Healthcare Therapeutic (CMA)
Nursing Science (CNA)
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
Public Service
Family & Community
Services
Emergency Services (Firefighter Program)
Law Enforcement
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
Public Service
CTE Career Cluster Programs of Study
STEM Cybersecurity
Programming & Software Development
Fine Arts Areas
Arts & Humanities
Core Focus
Complete Core Block4 Math4 Science (Must include
Chemistry and/or Physics4 English (Must include English IV)4 Social Studies
Multi-disciplinary
SSHS Website -
http://schools.ssisd.net/upload/page/0158/docs/SSHS%20Programs%20of%20Study%20Guide%202020-2021.pdf
Endorsement/Program of Study Guide Notes
TBD – To Be Determined
NEW or Innovative Course–New to SSHS
Articulated PJC Course
TEA will develop by 2020-21
Offered beginning 2020-21
Receive College Credit FREEAFTER meeting PJC Requirements
Example Public Service Endorsement
High School Endorsement Decision
You have time!
Explore now.
Ask questions.Talk to
parents/guardians, teachers, counselors.
SSHS Goal: Seniors are CCMR Ready
Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Criteria in ELA/Reading & Mathematics TSI Scores
ACT/SAT Scores
College Prep Course
AP Exam Earn Dual Course Credits
Enlist in the Armed Forces
Earn an Industry-Based Certification (CTE Courses)
Earn an Associate’s Degree Earn a Level I or II Certificate
(PJC)
Career Ready
Military ReadyCollege Ready
Generation Texas – Ages 25-34
Schedule of Activities for 8th Graders:
Monday, Nov. 18 – Texas Workforce Commission Speaker
Monday Night Nov. 18 – Parent Meeting HS Library 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Nov. 19-Dec. 3 - ELAR Career Research Project
Dec. 4-6 – SSHS Programs of Study Showcase
Jan. 21-24 – Choose your Endorsement & Program of Study. Create 4-year Plans
Thank you!A-G: Karey [email protected]
H-O: Carol [email protected]
P-Z: Leslie [email protected]
CTE: Jenny [email protected]
