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CURRICULUM |
COURSES
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English Language Arts - 4 credits
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English 1, 2, 3, 4
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Mathematics - 3 credits
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Algebra 1 **
Geometry
Algebra 2
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Science - 3 credits
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Biology, and two from the following:
Integrated Physics and Chemistry**
Chemistry or Physics
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Social Studies - 4 credits
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World or Human Geography
World History
US History
US Economics/Government
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Physical Education - 1.5 credits
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Foundations of PE
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Health - 0.5 credits
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Health
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Speech - 0.5 credits
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Communication Applications
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Foreign Language - 2 credits
(must be from same language)
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Spanish
Latin
Italian
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Fine Arts - 1 credit
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Theater Arts
Art
Percusion/Music
Choir
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Technology Applications- 1 credit
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Check the course catalog to see which
courses quality for this credit.
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Electives - 3.5 credits
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TOTAL CREDITS: 24
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** If Math and/or Science Credits were received in Middle School, then 3 years of Math and Science must be taken in High School to count for graduation credit
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(CLASS OF 2011 AND THEREAFTER)
State of Texas Recommended High School Program
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CURRICULUM |
COURSES
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English Language Arts - 4 credits
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English 1, 2, 3, 4
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Mathematics - 4 credits
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Algebra 1 – required **
Geometry – required
Math Models (optional prep for Algebra 2)
Algebra 2 - required
Pre Calculus
(other math courses available)
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Science - 4 credits
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Integrated Physics and Chemistry **
Biology - required
Chemistry
Physics
(other science courses available)
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Social Studies - 4 credits
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World Geography or AP Human Geography
World History
US History
US Economics/Government
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Physical Education - 1.5 credits
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Foundation of PE
Individual or Team Sports (PE) ?
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Health - 0.5 credits
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Health
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Speech - 0.5 credits
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Communication Applications
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Foreign Language - 2 credits
(must be from same language)
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Spanish
Latin
Italian
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Fine Arts - 1 credit
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Theater Arts
Art
Percusion/Music
Choir
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Technology Applications- 1 credit
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Check the course catalog to see which
courses quality for this credit.
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Electives - 3.5 credits
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TOTAL CREDITS: 26
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** If Math and/or Science credits were received in Middle School, then 3 years of Math and Science must be taken in High School to count for graduation credit
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OTHER GRADUATION PLANS
Distinguished Achievement Plan
The State of Texas seeks to recognize those students with exceptional achievement in high school. The Distinguished Achievement Program is for those students whose accomplishments are of such caliber as to be acknowledged on a national level. This program requires completing the Recommended 24 Credit Plan (26 Credits for the Class of 2011 and beyond), taking one additional credit in foreign language, and completing four Advanced Measures in any combination.
- The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level.
- Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process.
- A student must achieve any combination of four of the following:
Test Data
- A score of 3 or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination (may count up to 4 different tests)
- A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Student, or higher, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in any of their scholarship competitions.
College Courses
- A grade of 3.0 (80 average) or higher on courses that count for college credit (may count for up to 4 different courses).
Original Research and/or Project
- Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project (may not be part of a class assignment)
- Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) are reported to an appropriate audience.
- May not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures.
Core Graduation Plan
All students will be enrolled with anticipation of completion of the Recommended High School Program. Occasionally a situation occurs where a student is unable to meet those requirements. For those students, the minimum graduation plan is available. The chart below shows the Core Graduation Plan with a total of 24 credits.
English – 4 credits |
English 1, 2, 3, 4
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Mathematics – 3 credits
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Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or Math Models
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Science – 3 credits
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IPC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Systems
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Social Studies – 4 credits
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World Geography, World History, US History, Government/Economics
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Foreign Language – 1 credit
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Spanish, French, German, Latin, American Sign Language, Chinese, Japanese
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Physical Education – 1.5 credits
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Foundation of PE, Athletics, Dance, Band, ROTC
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Health - 0.5 credits
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Speech - 0.5 credits
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Technology Applications 1 – 1 credit
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Electives - 5.5 credits
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