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: 8th 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
Student/Parent information regarding 4 year plans:
Parent Information on Naviance
Parent and Student Presentation: Graduation Requirements and PGP
Creating Your 4-Year Personal Grad Plan (PGP)
Understanding and Picking an Endorsement Presentation
Endorsement Guide
2019-2020 NISD Academic Planning Guide
Electives Other Than Required Table
Endorsement Commitment Form
Personal Graduation Plan Form
Tidwell Endorsement PGP Timeline
Career-Endorsement Crosswalk