Endorsements and Pathways
Students may earn one or more endorsements as part of their high school diploma. An endorsement consists of courses grouped by interest or occupational skill. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area or a high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupation. Students earn an endorsement by completing four credits each in math and science, two additional elective credits, and the curriculum requirements for the endorsement.
Students can choose from five endorsement areas, which include:
- Arts and Humanities Endorsements
- Business and Industry Endorsements
- Public Service Endorsements
- Multidisciplinary Endorsement (for most students in the Early College Program)
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Endorsements
Other Opportunities:
All incoming ninth graders must select an endorsement based on their career interests and goals to complete the required credits for graduation.