Course Guides & Graduation Requirements
Current year course description guides and graduation requirements (including the recommended graduation plan, the distinguished achievement program and minimum graduation program) for Mansfield ISD students.
Course Description Guides
School Year 2018-19
School Year 2019-20
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2018 and beyond | Printable Version
Foundation Plan with an Endorsement
| Subject/Course | Credits |
|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 credit(s) |
| Mathematics | 4 credit(s)
|
Science
| 4 credit(s)
|
Social Studies and Economics
| 3 credit(s)
|
Physical Education (or equivalent)
| 1 credit(s)
|
Health
| ½ credit(s)
|
Fine Arts
| 1 credit(s)
|
Professional Communications
| ½ credit(s)
|
Foreign Language
| 2 credit(s)
|
Endorsement**
| 4 credit(s)
|
Electives
| 2 credit(s)
|
Total
| 26 credits
|
**An Endorsement is a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits which includes one advanced course in the designated area of study.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
- Students complete the Foundation Plan with an Endorsement (26 credits).
- Algebra II must be one of the math courses.
- To be eligible for the state’s top 10% Automatic Admission in to colleges and universities, students must complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
Foundation Graduation Program
| Subject/Course | Credits |
|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 credit(s) |
| Mathematics | 3 credit(s)
|
Science
| 3 credit(s)
|
Social Studies and Economics
| 3 credit(s)
|
Physical Education (or equivalent)
| 1 credit(s)
|
Health
| ½ credit(s)
|
Fine Arts
| 1 credit(s)
|
Professional Communications
| ½ credit(s)
|
Foreign Language
| 2 credit(s)
|
Electives
| 8 credit(s)
|
Total
| 26 credits
|
Students and families are strongly encouraged to research the entrance requirements of each potential college and university of interest.
MANSFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
