Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield Independent School DistrictCourse Guides & Grad Requirements
Current year course description guides and graduation requirements (including the recommended graduation plan, the distinguished achievement program and minimum graduation program) for Mansfield ISD students.
Course Description Guides
2023-24 School Term
- 2023-24 Intermediate School Course Guide
- 2024-25 Middle School Course Guide
- 2024-25 High School Course Guide
- Academic Planning
- Graduation Plan
- College Prep
- Endorsements
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Languages Other than English (LOTE)
- Fine Arts
- Health, Physical Education & Athletics
- Journalism
- Special Programs (Electives)
- Advanced Academics
- Online Academics
- Dual Credit
- Vision 2030
- Career and Technical Education
- Student Applications & Worksheets
- Financial Aid Checklist
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2018 and beyond | Printable Version
Foundation Plan with an Endorsement
- Students are not required to complete Algebra II as one of their math courses. However, not successfully completing Algebra II can impact some college admissions and certain sources of financial aid.
| Subject/Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 credit(s) |
| Mathematics | 4 credit(s) |
| Science | 4 credit(s) |
| Social Studies and Economics | 3 credit(s) |
| Physical Education (or equivalent) | 1 credit(s) |
| Health | ½ credit(s) |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit(s) |
| Professional Communications | ½ credit(s) |
| Foreign Language | 2 credit(s) |
| Endorsement** | 4 credit(s) |
| Electives | 2 credit(s) |
| Total | 26 credits |
**An Endorsement is a coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits which includes one advanced course in the designated area of study.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
- Students complete the Foundation Plan with an Endorsement (26 credits).
- Algebra II must be one of the math courses.
- To be eligible for the state’s top 10% Automatic Admission in to colleges and universities, students must complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
Foundation Graduation Program
- Students are not required to complete Algebra II as one of their math courses. However, not successfully completing Algebra II can impact some college admissions and certain sources of financial aid.
| Subject/Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 credit(s) |
| Mathematics | 3 credit(s) |
| Science | 3 credit(s) |
| Social Studies and Economics | 3 credit(s) |
| Physical Education (or equivalent) | 1 credit(s) |
| Health | ½ credit(s) |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit(s) |
| Professional Communications | ½ credit(s) |
| Foreign Language | 2 credit(s) |
| Electives | 8 credit(s) |
| Total | 26 credits |
Students and families are strongly encouraged to research the entrance requirements of each potential college and university of interest.