ALL GRADUATING CLASSES

For the first time in a long while, all four MHS graduating classes will fall under the same graduation plan - HB5.  
“The focus of HB 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college and a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.”
 Senator Dan Patrick

Memorial High School students will default to the Foundation Plan with Endorsements, requiring 26 total credits.
  • 4 credits in English language arts (English I, II, III, and an advanced ELA) 
  • 3 credits in math (Algebra I, geometry, and an advanced math credit) 
  • 3 credits in science (Biology, IPC or an advanced science credit, and another advanced science credit) 
  • 3 credits in social studies (U.S. History, .5 economics, .5 government, and either world history or world geography, or a new course combining world history and world geography) 
  • 2 credits in languages other than English (computer programming languages may substitute) 
  • 1 credit in fine arts  
  • 1 credit in P.E. 
  • 5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses)
  • 4 endorsement electives

To remain academically competitive, we strongly suggest students take four years of all core subjects.

All students will also be required to take and pass five (5) EOC/STAAR tests to graduate:
1. English I
2. English II
3. Biology
4. Algebra I
​5. U.S. History

                 ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS
Public Services                      
Includes courses directly related to:
  • health sciences and occupations
  • education and training
  • law enforcement
  • culinary arts and hospitality

Business and Industry         
Includes courses directly related to:
  • communications
  • accounting
  • finance
  • marketing
  • graphic design
  • welding
  • logistics
  • automotive technology
  • agricultural science
Arts and Humanities            
​Includes courses directly related to:
  • political science          
  • English literature
  • world languages         
  • history
  • cultural studies           
  • fine arts
           
Multidisciplinary Studies          
​ Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement
 
Stem               
​Includes courses directly related to:
  • science, including environmental science
  • technology, including computer science
  • engineering
  • advanced math
Not all endorsement options can be fulfilled with Memorial High School classes.  See your counselor for more information.