John M. TidwellMiddle School

Tidwell Middle School

Endorsements and Personal Graduation Plan

Timeline and Information-2019

January 23: Endorsement Presentation:  in PC/CCR or AVID Class

• Mrs. Gaither will meet with every class to go over Endorsement information
• Reference your Naviance assessments to be prepared

February 1:  Endorsement Commitment Form Due:  in PC/CCR or AVID class

• You must pick only 1 endorsement
• Must be signed by student and parent
• You will then get a detailed Endorsement Commitment form to select Endorsement Options

February 8:  Endorsement Options Due:  in PC/CCR or AVID class

• Pick your Endorsement Focus
• You will start to plan your Endorsement Electives
• Must be signed by student and parent

February 11:  8^th Grade Parent Information Meeting w/ BNHS Counselors

• BNHS Counselors will present information about 9th grade classes, and transition info
• February 11, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Tidwell Library

February 13: Coffee with the Counselor:  8th Grade Parent Information Meeting w/ TMS Counselors 

• TMS Counselors will present information about completing Endorsements and High School Graduation Plans
• February 13, 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Tidwell Library

February 15:  Rough Draft of Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) Due: in PC/CCR or AVID Class

• Done in pencil
• Must be signed by student and parent
• Will be reviewed by your PC/CCR or AVID teacher for completion
• Then you will use this to meet with a counselor to help finalize, answer questions, and verify February 19-March 1

February 19-March 1:  Students Meet with Counselor:  during PC/CCR or AVID class

• Review and fine-tune PGP and answer any questions you may have

February 19-March 1: Personal Graduation Plan:  Enter online through HAC: 

• During PC/CCR or AVID Class
• Must meet with a counselor before you can enter into HAC

Helpful Information:

• Extra copies of these forms are available through your PC/CCR or AVID class
• The 2019-2020 NISD High School Academic Planning Guide will have information about courses to help you
  • Will be online through NISD website under Student:Academic Planning Guides
  • Explains course information:Pre-requisites, Credits, Course Descriptions, Course Sequences
• The NISD Endorsement Guide will include all the classes available for each endorsement, as well as instructions for each endorsement option.
  • Shared with students through PC/CCR or AVID class

Career-Endorsement Crosswalk