STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Endorsements
Pick the right focus for you.
In Texas, students must select an endorsement – an area of focus for their high school coursework – before ninth grade. Depending what your high school offers, you may be able to choose STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Business and Industry, Arts and Humanities, Public Service, or Multidisciplinary Studies.
Texas OnCourse is here to help you not only select an endorsement, but use it to get where you want to go.
Learn what you need for your future career.
The key to getting your dream job is getting the right education. Texas students get to start focusing their classes in the ninth grade! Learn which endorsement(s) will connect you to classes that get you where you want to go.
Hear about a future you’ve never dreamed.
So far, you probably know about the jobs you’ve seen people around you do. You know teachers and doctors. But do you know consultants? Do you know actuaries? Your perfect job may be out there and you haven’t even heard of it yet! Learn what education pathway will get you there.
Make this big decision fun!
Our MiddleGalaxy game takes you on a mission into space. But it also teaches you about careers along the way! Play this fun game on your computer, phone, or tablet, and use what you learn to choose an endorsement.
Put big choices into action.
Once you pick your endorsement, you have to build your high school personal graduation plan. That’s a list of goals and courses you will tackle in high school. MapMyGrad makes planning for graduation easy.
Featured Tools for Endorsements
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.
JOBS AND CAREERS
Texas Career Check
Learn about hundreds of careers with this career search for high school students. Explore salaries, popularity, and more.
Important Dates and Deadlines
DEC-MAR
GRADES 7 & 8
Explore careers with MiddleGalaxy and MapMyGrad
FEB-MAR
GRADES 7 & 8
Select your courses for next year!
DEC-
JAN
GRADE 8
Prep for personal graduation planning and high school registration
JAN-FEB
GRADE 8
Choose your endorsement!
All Resources for Endorsements
Middle School
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.
MiddleGalaxy
JOBS AND CAREERS
Lead a space voyage in this web and mobile game exploring the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a variety of careers.
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.
Tomorrow Ready Texas
FAMILY RESOURCES
Tomorrow Ready Texas is a free college and career planning resource for parents and guardians of students in 8th grade through 12th grade.
Early High School
MiddleGalaxy
JOBS AND CAREERS
Lead a space voyage in this web and mobile game exploring the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a variety of careers.
MapMyGrad
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school.
Tomorrow Ready Texas
FAMILY RESOURCES
Tomorrow Ready Texas is a free college and career planning resource for parents and guardians of students in 8th grade through 12th grade.