A TEA Recognized

District

Guidance for graduation: Earning a High School Diploma

The High School Diploma is key in:

Having access to Post-Secondary school education

Enlisting in United States Military Services

Obtaining employment

Accessing higher paying jobs

Graduation Programs Distinguished

Recommended

*For extenuating circumstances please meet with your counselor regarding the minimum high school graduation plan

Distinguished Achievement Program

Complete Recommended plan program foundation

One additional credit in Foreign Language

Achieve any combination of four of the following:

*Score 3 or above on the College Board

Advanced Placement Examination

*A grade of 80 or higher on courses that count for college credit

*Original research project

Recommended High School Program

The RHSP is the default program for the state of Texas and students of Judson ISD.

State law requires all student to automatically be enrolled in the RHSP.

Minimum High School Plan: requires a parent consent; meeting with counselor and administrator;

written agreement; acknowledgement of benefits of RHSP; and other requirements. See counselor if more information is required.

In addition to Foundational level classes, the following levels of courses

are offered:

DUAL CREDIT

REGULAR

PRE-AP / AP

IB

TAG

Foundational/General Credit Courses

These courses are taught at grade level and follow the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) elements

Dual Credit Courses JISD has academic and technical dual credit

partnerships agreements with several post-secondary institutions

Students earn high school and college credit at the same time

A qualifying score on the THEA exam must be met before enrolling in a dual credit course

Pre-AP/IB and AP/IB Courses AP/IB courses give students a head start

on college

Taking AP/IB courses can help students to

gain college admission; test scores can

earn college credit and placement into

advanced courses.

Grades are weighted and can help

improve class rank

What is AP?

AP stands for Advanced Placement

These are Stand Alone Classes and Tests

College Class on the High School Campus

Earn College Credit if Score on AP test is high enough

Content and Expectations are Directed by the College Board

More than 90% of 4 year Universities Grant Credit for Qualifying Exams

Students can By-Pass Entry Level Courses

What is IB? Coursework with a Global Perspective Designed to meet Global

Standards

A Complete Degree Program

Thinking and Writing are Major Components

Diploma is a Major Asset in University Admission

Diploma Guarantees 24 Semester Credits at any Texas State University

There are IB Programs in Over 138 Countries

26 Total Credits DISTINGUISHED PLAN

4 English

4 Social Studies

4 Math

4 Science

1 Fine Arts

3 Foreign Language

1 P.E. (required)

.5 Speech

4.5 Electives

26 Total Credits RECOMMENDED PLAN*

4 English

4 Social Studies

4 Math

4 Science

1 Fine Arts

* For admissions to public four-year colleges and universities, Texas requires students to graduate under RHSP.

2 Foreign Language

1 P.E.

.5 Speech

5.5 Electives

High School – State Assessments

Five End of Course (EOC) test (subject based)

Algebra 1

English I and II

Biology

US History

Phase In Plan for High Schools 2014 2015 2016 2017

Grade 9 EOC EOC EOC EOC

Grade 10 EOC

EOC EOC EOC

Grade 11 EOC

EOC

EOC EOC

Grade 12 EOC

EOC EOC EOC

*Out-of-school testers and 12th grade re-testers will take TAKS

English Language Arts Courses

● English I (Pre-AP)

● English II (Pre-AP)

● English III (AP, IB)

● English IV (AP, IB, Dual Credit)

Summer reading assignment may be recommended

Mathematics Courses

● Algebra I

● Algebra II (Pre-AP, TAG)

● Geometry (Pre-AP, TAG)

● After successful completion of all the above, the fourth credit may be selected from the optional list (please refer to course catalog)

Science Courses

•In addition to numerous options for the fourth credit, certain CTE courses qualify as well: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Plant & Soil Science, Forensic Science, Aeroscience Design & Problem Solving

● Biology (Pre-AP, IB)

● Chemistry (AP, IB)

● Physics (AP, IB)

● After successful completion of a biology, chemistry and physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from the optional list (please refer to course catalog)

Social Studies Courses

* A summer reading assignment may be recommended

● World Geography (Pre-AP)

● World History (AP)

● US History (AP, IB Americas)

● US Government/Economics (AP)

Physical Education Every student needs 1 credit

Options:

P.E. Classes (i.e. Fitness for Life, Team Sports, Individual Sports)

Athletics

Marching Band

ROTC

Cheerleader*/Drill Team

*Only counts for up to 1.0 credits of Physical education

Foreign Language

2 credits of the same foreign language (Recommended)

3 credits of the same foreign language (Distinguished)

●French

●German

●Spanish

●American Sign Language (JHS only)

Speech

● Communication Applications

● Professional Communications

Every student needs .5 credit

Fine Arts Every student needs 1 credit

●Band

●Choir

●Dance

●Orchestra

●Art ●Theatre ●Technical Theatre ●Music Theory

•See Counselor for additional substitutions

Electives

● Every student under the Recommended plan needs at least 5.5 credits or 4.5 credits if under the Distinguished plan

● For more information refer to course descriptions

CTE Clusters/Pathways JUDSON HIGH SCHOOL

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Agribusiness & Marketing Systems • Horticulture/Plant Systems • Agricultural Mechanical Systems • Animal Systems • Environmental/Natural Resources

Marketing, Business & Finance • Marketing, Sales & Service • Business & Finance

Media Technology & Communications • Audio Visual Production • Graphic Design & Illustration • Animation • Commercial Photography

Health & Human Services • Health Science • Radiology Technician • Dental Assistant • Family & Community Services • Child Development

Transportation Services • Automotive Technology • Automotive Collision Repair

Law, & Public Safety • Criminal Justice • Pre-Law

CTE Clusters/Pathways WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

• Civil Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Aero-Science Engineering

Corrections & Protective Services • Criminal Justice

• Correctional Services

Business Administration & Marketing Management • Business Administration • Marketing Management

Information Technology • Information Technology

Hospitality Services • Culinary Arts

Architecture, Construction & Manufacturing

•Construction Trades • Welding Trades

Education & Human Services • Early Childhood Professions

• Educational Assistant

Visual Design • Fashion Design • Graphic Design

Sample 4 year plan (RHSP)

Subject 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Math Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II Pre-Cal

Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science

English English I English II English III English IV

Social Studies

World Geography World History US History Government/

Economics

Other P.E/Substitution PE/Health Elective Elective

Other Foreign Language 2nd year of

same Foreign Language

Elective Elective

Other Fine Arts Elective Elective Elective

Sample 4 year plan (Athletics or Band)

Subject 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Math Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II Pre-Cal

Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science

English English I English II English III English IV

Social Studies

World Geography World History US History Government/

Economics

Other Fine Arts Comm.

Apps/Elective Elective Elective

Other Foreign Language 2nd year of

same Foreign Language

Elective Elective

Other Athletics/Band Athletics/Band Athletics/Band Athletics/Band

Sample 4 year plan (CTE Pathway)

Subject 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Math Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II Pre-Cal

Science Biology Chemistry Physics 4th Science

English English I English II English III English IV

Social Studies

World Geography World History US History Government/

Economics

Other Fine Arts Comm.

Apps/PE PE/Elective Elective

Other Foreign Language 2nd year of

same Foreign Language

CTE CTE

Other CTE CTE CTE CTE

Current graduation requirements and HB 5 requirements to be implemented beginning in 2014-2015

Attendance Students must attend class 90% of the time in order to receive

credit for the course.

Absences cannot exceed 9 (per class) in a semester.

Medical appointments are excused (medical documentation required).

If a student earns a 70 or better in a class, but is denied credit due to attendance he or she must be reviewed by the attendance committee and an individual plan must be created.

Once the plan is completed, the credit will be re-instated

Staying ahead or maintaining pace

Summer schools

Credit Retrieval

Zero Hour courses

Credit Acceleration

Credit by Exam

Evening High School

Online Courses *See counselor for more information and guidance.

Where can I obtain a Course Catalog?

1. Online-Go to: www.judsonisd.org A. Click on Departments

B. Select Instructional services

C. Select Counseling

D. Or click here : Guidance and Counseling

2. In the front office at your campus

3. With your Counselor

Remember to Begin Preparing for the next step in your future: Consider Pre AP/AP, dual credit courses

Take the PSSS, PSAT, SAT and/or ACT

Take any AP exam for which you are enrolled in the class

Begin participating in internships or volunteer opportunities

Challenge yourself Take advanced level and career preparation courses

Thank You!