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Academic Planning

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

We're excited to share important news about our upcoming Endorsement Exploration, happening on junior high campuses from November 6th to November 17th. During this time, our 8th-grade students will explore many exciting endorsement opportunities offered by Midland ISD.

What's an endorsement? It's a set of courses that go together, designed around specific interests or job skills. Earning an endorsement is a great way for students to build their high school diplomas.

You will find here links to the videos that your child will view during each day, tied to specific endorsement areas. We encourage you to watch these videos and chat with your child about the endorsement options available.

At the beginning of the second week, your child will choose an endorsement that suits their interests and needs and their core courses. This is the first step toward selecting courses for the 2024-2025 school year, which will begin in January.  After spring academic planning, a completed copy of your child’s 4-year plan will be ready to view and you will receive instructions of how to view and give a signature of approval for the endorsement/4-year plan.

We're here to help guide your child in making informed choices for a bright future. If you have questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your support in shaping your child's journey. Together, we'll help them succeed.

College Ready

  • Meet criteria of 3 or higher on AP examinations or 4 on IB exams

  • Meet TSI criteria in reading AND math using SAT, ACT, /TSIA2, or College Prep Course (combinations are allowed)

  • Complete a course for dual credit

    • 3 hours or more in ELAR or mathematics, OR,

    • 9 hours or more in any subject/s

  • Earn an Associate Degree

  • Complete an OnRamps course in any subject and earn college credit

Career Ready

  • Earn an industry-based certification (IBC)

  • *CTE coherent sequence coursework completion and credit aligned with approved IBCs

  • Earn a Level 1 or Level II certificate

  • Graduate with completed IEP and workforce readiness with graduation type codes 04,05,54, or 55 

  • Graduate under an advanced degree plan and identified as a current special education student

 

  1. 2024 Graduates-new & old IBC list plus 1 Level 2 course in aligned program of study*

  2. *2025 Graduates- new & old IBC list plus Concentrator in aligned program of study**

  3. *2026 + Graduates- new IBC list plus Completer in aligned program of study***

 

*One course that is level two or higher.

**Two or more courses for at least two credits in the same POS.

***Three or more courses for four or more credits, including one level three or level four course in the same POS.

 

January 2023 Update:  beginning with 2023 ratings, the per campus % of graduates who only meet CCMR via a sunsetting IBC will be limited to 20% of that graduating class (applied within Student Achievement and School Progress Part B). 

Military Ready

  • Enlist in the US Armed Forces and submit the DD Form 4 documentation

For more information regarding CCMR please contact the counselor or CCMR coordinator at your campus. 

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