ADMINISTRATORS
Graduation Requirements
Plan for what's next.
Choosing the right courses for high school can shape a student's future, whether they're headed to college or straight to career. Be sure to stay on track and get the most out of high school with these resources.
Ensure educators understand legislative requirements.
In 2013, Texas House Bill 5 changed the rules on graduation requirements. Now, students need to outline academic and career goals during ninth grade, on a high school personal graduation plan. Don’t let educators get overwhelmed by the details. Our simple tools clarify personal graduation plans.
Get students excited for their futures!
Students unsure of where their paths will take them next? The resources below will help you to discover, explore, and connect to opportunities that get your students excited about what comes after high school.
Find every student the right graduation plan.
Texas OnCourse will help students create a graduation plan that will help them get to where they want to be after high school. Check out our MapMyGrad GradPlanner.
What about endorsements?
Students need to map out a high school personal graduation plan that leads to one or more endorsements in high school. Endorsements and graduation plans go hand in hand. Click over to our endorsement page to learn more.
Featured Tools for Graduation Requirements
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas OnCourse Academy
Texas OnCourse Academy provides comprehensive learning on college and career advising to educators.
JOBS AND CAREERS
MiddleGalaxy
Lead a space voyage in this web and mobile game exploring the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a variety of careers.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MapMyGrad
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
ENDORSEMENTS
High School Endorsements and Career Paths
Prepare students to select high school endorsements with labor market and career information.
Important Dates and Deadlines
JAN-FEB
GRADE 8
Choose your endorsement!
FEB-MAR
GRADES 7 & 8
Select your courses for next year!
FEB-MAR
GRADES 9 & 10
Select your courses for next year!
FEB
GRADE 11
Select your courses for next year!
All Resources for Graduation Requirements
Middle School
Webinar: K-12 Updates from the 87th Texas Legislative Session
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES
View this webinar for an overview of the 2021 Texas education bills passed during the 87th Regular Legislative Session.
Roadtrip Texas: Choose Courses for High School!
GRADUATION PLANNING
Exploring your passions in middle and high school is key to making your future plans. In this video, understand how to choose classes for high school, and what the word "endorsement" means for your studies.
Texas OnCourse Academy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas OnCourse Academy provides comprehensive learning on college and career advising to educators.
MapMyGrad
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
High School Endorsements and Career Paths
ENDORSEMENTS
Prepare students to select high school endorsements with labor market and career information.
College and Career Readiness Curriculum
LESSONS AND CURRICULUM
This curriculum includes lesson plans aligned to TEKS for college and career readiness and investigating careers.
DataDive
DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY
View and compare Texas school performance and college readiness data at the click of a button.
Early High School
Webinar: K-12 Updates from the 87th Texas Legislative Session
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES
View this webinar for an overview of the 2021 Texas education bills passed during the 87th Regular Legislative Session.
Webinar: Improving CCMR in Your School District
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES
Learn how districts around Texas are improving CCMR using Texas OnCourse.
Texas OnCourse Academy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas OnCourse Academy provides comprehensive learning on college and career advising to educators.
MapMyGrad
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
DataDive
DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY
View and compare Texas school performance and college readiness data at the click of a button.
Late High School
Webinar: K-12 Updates from the 87th Texas Legislative Session
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES
View this webinar for an overview of the 2021 Texas education bills passed during the 87th Regular Legislative Session.
Texas OnCourse Academy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas OnCourse Academy provides comprehensive learning on college and career advising to educators.
DataDive
DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY
View and compare Texas school performance and college readiness data at the click of a button.