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Brownsville Independent
School District
2013 – 2014
HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE LISTING GUIDE
Revised Document
Board Approved: September 17, 2013
BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or
provision of services, programs or activities.
BISD no discrimina a base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad o discapacidad en el empleo en la provisión de
servicios o actividades.
INTRODUCTION The Brownsville Independent School District is committed to meeting students‘ needs according to graduation plans and programs of study. To provide more students greater access to advanced courses,
which are prerequisites at the college level, the district is including more advanced courses in the Course
Listing Guide. Students enrolled in Pre-AP/AP courses are expected to enroll in AP and/or Dual
Enrollment courses during their high school years of study.
BISD will continue to aggressively employ avenues such as Advanced Placement, correspondence courses,
online and concurrent/dual enrollment to meet students‘ needs.
It is imperative that students and parents consult with school counselors and consider their career goals
when selecting courses. SAT, ACT, and AP courses and tests will greatly impact student success in
college.
Fine Arts Career Programs of Study: Performing Arts and Visual Arts All students deserve access to the rich education and understanding that the Fine Arts provide. The Fine Arts help students develop multiple capabilities for understanding and deciphering the challenges of our complex world. Therefore, Fine Arts should be an integral part of their educational experience. There are five Fine Arts programs of study: Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, and Dance. The purpose is to give students an opportunity to focus on developing their talents in understanding and exposure t o t h e
A r t s . These courses will prepare students for any career in the Arts.
Career and Technical Education Achieve Texas is a state initiative designed to help students and their parents to make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st Century should combine rigorous
academics with relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education,
students can see the ―usefulness‖ of what they are learning. The system also facilitates a seamless transition
from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.
This initiative uses the sixteen federally defined Career Clusters of the States‘ Career Clusters initiative
(www.careerclusters.org) as the foundation for restructuring how schools arrange their instructional
programs.
A Career Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. The sixteen
Career Clusters provide an organizing tool for schools, small learning communities, academies, and magnet
schools. Career Pathway programs of study (POS) have been developed for each of the Career Clusters.
The POS represent a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student’s interest or career
goal.
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Programs of Study
The programs of study reflect current occupations and represent all 81 career pathways as cited on
www.careerclusters.org. POS are designed for students but can also be used with administrators,
counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents. POS contain lots of helpful
information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare
students for their career goals. The POS are based upon the Recommended High School Graduation Plan
and can easily be adapted for the Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Plan.
All students exiting the eighth grade level will be required to select the Career Program of Study graduation
plan of their choice which includes Fine Arts. Students can choose to follow only their Career Program
of Study in high school or incorporate it with another field of interest such as Fine Arts, Athletics, ROTC,
etc. All high school students should regularly revise and update their Career Program of Study and
graduation plans.
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Table of Contents
I. II.
General Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Listings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-27
28 A. English Language Arts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 B. Foreign Language --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 C. Mathematics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 D. Science ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 E. Social Studies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 F. Economics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35 G. Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 H. Physical Education -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 I. Athletics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36 J. Technology Applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
K. Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 M. Career and Technical Education Programs of Study -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Hanna High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39-49
50 2. Lopez High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 3. Pace High School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 4. Porter High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 5. Rivera High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 6. Veterans High School -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 7. Alternative Schools ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
N. Fine Arts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63 O.
Special
Special Education --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71 P. Other Educational Programs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Q. Magnet Programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85 1. Informational Technology (HIT) – Hanna High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86 2. Medical Professions Academy – Hanna High School -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 89 3. Agriculture, Food, and National Resources – Lopez High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 92 4. Fine Art Magnet Elements (FAME) – Lopez High School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. School of Higher Instruction in Education and Law Disciplines (SHIELD) - Pace High School ------------------------------------ 94
96-99 6. School of Technology, Audio/Video Technology & Communications (START) - Porter High School ---------------------------- 100 7. Engineering Professions Academy – Porter High School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 104 8. International Business (RIBM) - Rivera High School -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 106 9. Science, Technology, Architecture and Medical Professions (STAMP)-Veterans High School ------------------------------------
10. Government & Public Administration Academy - Veterans High School -------------------------------------------------------------- 109-118
119 III. Appendices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 121
A. Graduation Requirements for Students Enrolled in High School in 2009-2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 122 B. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 ------------------------------------------------------ 128 C. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007 -------------------------------------- 133 D. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 ----------------------------------------------------- 138 E. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2001-2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 143 F. Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 1998-1998, 1999-2000, and 2000-2001 -------------------------------------- 149 G. Language Arts Course Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 155 H. Math Course Sequence --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 156 I. Science Course Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 157 J. Social Studies Course Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 158
K. Spanish Course Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 159 L. Fine Arts Course Sequence ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 162
M. ESL Course Sequence --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 163 N. Distinguished Achievement Program District Guidelines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 165 O. High School Standard Operating Procedures: Awarding of Credit, Grade Point Averages, Ranking and Classification of Student --- 167 P. Top 10% Eligible for Automatic College Admission --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170 Q. Accrediting Associations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 173 R. STARS Program Guidelines --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174 S. Effective Strategies For ELLs-Sheltered Instruction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 177 T. Effective Migrant Educational Strategies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 179 U. Personal Graduation Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 182
V. TEA Updates: Special Education Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 184
IV. Subchapter F Graduation Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 201
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Quick Reference Guide for Revisions
2013-2014: Board Approved April 2, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE LISTING
GUIDE
Page Update/Correction/Comment
All Update school year, page numbers, dates and grammatical errors throughout document.
Cover Added Discrimination Disclaimer in English and Spanish
ii Update Fine Arts POS: Performing Arts and Visual Arts statements.
iv Update page numbers in table of contents
v Quick Reference Guide for Revisions
2 Added Discrimination Disclaimer in Spanish
3 Update BISD Operating Procedures Diploma Year
3-4, Bilingual, Migrant, and SCE Dept Updates
10-12 Update Dual or Concurrent Enrollment at Institutes of Higher Education Chart and insert DE course alignment
charts
13 Update Texas Southmost College (TSC) Career & Technology Chart
14 Update Testing Programs
15-17 Update Special Education and Bilingual
18 Update CBE and Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
19 Migrant Department – Appendix Update
22 Update C. AP (Advanced Placement Courses) Program #1.
24 Update F. Ranking of Students in Alternative Settings
28-38 Update EOC Course #s; course offerings and removed 15% Deferred EOC
39-49 Update CTE/Achieve Texas district course offerings
50-62 Update individual campus Programs of Study course offerings
63-70 Fine Arts Dept updates
71-81 Special Education graduation and course offering updates
82 Update EOC Preparation course numbers
83 Update TXSVN course offerings
84 Update S.T.A.R.S. course offerings
86-91 Hanna IT Magnet and TM Academy program updates
92-95 Lopez AG & AV Magnet program updates
96-99 Pace Education and Law Magnet program updates
100-105 Porter Animation, Radio & TV Magnet and Engineering Academy program updates
106-108 Rivera Business Magnet program updates
109-119 Veterans Magnet program updates
155-160 Updates to core academic course sequences and STAAR/EOC information
161 Update to AP Spanish Language Score/ Credit/Grade Sheet
163-164 Bilingual Dept updates to ESL Sequence
170-171 Update Top 10 Percent Eligible for Automatic College Admission
184-187 Special Education Department updates
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Quick Reference Guide for Revisions
2013-2014: Board Approved September 17, 2013
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE LISTING
GUIDE
Page 2 Updated promotion requirements: Deleted the following statement,
―*To be classified sophomore, three of the credits must be from core
content areas: ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies.‖
Page 11 & 12 Updated Dual Enrollment Courses
2013-2014: Board Approved October 8, 2013
Curriculum Meeting
Page 34 *Environmental Systems course will be offered to incoming 9th
grade in school year 2013 – 2014.
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BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE LISTING GUIDE
2013-2014
HIGH SCHOOLS
The information herein is to serve as a guide in developing student schedules, master schedules, and other
procedures related to the credit system. The Texas Education Agency publication, STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR CURRICULUM, is the basic manual which is used in
formulating the credit system for the Brownsville Secondary Schools. Each BISD student graduates under
the graduation requirements and grade weight system in effect when he/she first entered the 9th
Grade,
regardless of school or school system.
This guide contains the following information:
1. Courses approved for Brownsville Secondary Schools, grades 9-12.
2. Minimum and maximum number of credits which may be earned in each course.
3. Course prerequisites.
4. Credit for a course as designated in Chapter 74 is ½ unit or 1 unit. A student must complete
both units of a required course to receive credit for graduation, except for electives.
5. Course prerequisites: students must have successfully completed (received credit) the required
course as indicated to meet the course prerequisite.
PROMOTION/RETENTION CRITERIA
1. The benefits of the Foundation Program are not available to students who have graduated from
high school. Thus, the District may exclude a foreign student who has already obtained in his
home country, what equates to a U.S. high school diploma. An exception is made only for
Foreign Exchange students enrolling in BISD through participation in a recognized Foreign
Exchange Program. In addition, students who have obtained a GED are still eligible to enroll in
high school and attempt to complete a high school diploma if under 21 years of age.
2. P rom ot i on i s b ased on s uccessful completion of previous grade as per District‘s promotion
criteria (See page 2 for high school).
3. The Campus Administration or designee will determine the zoned campus and appropriate grade
level or appropriate sequence of courses for new students from outside the U.S. based on:
a. Completion of Primaria or Secundaria in Mexico or its equivalent from other countries,
regardless of age and English proficiency; and
b. For students with little or no previous schooling, campus assignment will be based on
their age:
1. Less than 12 years old* --------------------- Elementary Schools
2. 12 – 14 years old* --------------------------- Middle Schools
3. 15 years old and over* ------------------------ High Schools
c. Students whose initial placement by the Campus Administration to a Middle School campus
may not be remanded to an Elementary School campus by the receiving Middle School
campus administration. By the same token, students whose initial placement by the
Campus Administration to a High School campus may not be remanded to a Middle School
campus by the receiving High School campus administration. Prepatoria and Secundaria
completion of courses will be evaluated by University of Texas at Austin High School
Program to ensure proper class placement and to award credits for graduation plan.
*The student’s age shall be determined by the age on or before September 1 of the current school year. Note: Students who are seventeen (17) years of age or older who wish to enroll in high school for the first time, or whose age
will not permit them to graduate before their twenty-first (21st) birthday, should be counseled regarding an alternative
educational program.
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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL COURSES School districts shall provide each student with the opportunity to participate in all courses as prescribed by the State Board of Education. Students shall be given the opportunity each year to select courses in which
they intend to participate from a list that includes all courses as designated by the State Board of Education.
For those courses where fewer than 10 students indicate that they will participate, school districts shall
employ options, as directed in ―Options for Offering Courses,‖ to provide the course and shall maintain
evidence thereof. If a district is not going to offer the required courses every year, but intends to offer
particular courses only every other year, the district must give notice of such fact to all enrolled students.
Students who wish to take an elective course offered in another district high school and not in their zoned
school may be transferred to that school for one-half day. Transportation may not be available for students to
participate in the various programs offered by BISD.
POLICY STATEMENT: In compliance with Title IX regulations as published in the Federal Register, Volume
40, Number 108, the Brownsville Independent School District shall admit and treat all
students on an equal basis without regard to sex, religion, or ethnic origin.
Employment of academic and non-academic personnel shall be without bias regardless
of race, religion, or ethnic origin, and in all instances the school district shall be an
equal opportunity employer.
For the purpose of publication this policy will be abbreviated to state:
“BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in
employment or provision of services, programs or activities.”
“BISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacionalidad, sexo o impedimentos en empleo o sus
programas, servicios o actividades.”
CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR CLASS PLACEMENT
Grade level advancement for students in grades 9-12 shall be earned by course credits and other
proficiency criteria where applicable. Changes in grade level classification shall be made two times per
year prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semester. [EIE LOCAL]
(For students who entered 9th
grade in and after 2007-2008)
Class Placement Credits
Sophomore 6 credits *
Junior 12 credits
Senior 19 credits
Students who entered high school prior to 2007-2008 will adhere to the credit count requirement in
effect the year that they entered high school but will not be required to comply with any of the
additional requirements, where applicable, for reclassification.
School Year 10th
11th
12th
Prior to
2005-2006
5 10 18
In and After
2005-2006
6 12 18
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Academic Achievement Record 19 TAC Subchapter F §74.61 (a) Graduates of each high school are awarded the same type of diploma. The achievement record (AAR), rather than the diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements, and courses completed and displays the
appropriate graduation seals.
Note: BISD’s Operating Procedure is that diplomas will contain the school year in which the
student is declared a graduate as per Board Approval. The actual completion date of
graduation requirements is indicated on the individual AAR.
Special Education: Special Education students‘ IEPs stipulate required modifications, state assessments and/or modified graduation plans.
Recent Immigrants: 1) Course sequences for recent immigrants are to be found in the Appendices section of this guide. All recent
immigrants must be scheduled into courses required for reclassification to sophomore status.
2) EACH ESL student‘s schedule MUST BE DEVELOPED ON A VERY INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS
and based on LPAC decisions. 3) Each ESL student‘s four year schedule MUST allow for graduation under the RECOMMENDED or
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLANS. It is NOT ACCEPTABLE to make
BLANKET DECISIONS regarding ESL students‘ graduation plans. (Chapter 74, Subchapter A) 4) Recent Immigrants/ESL students must be encouraged to register for the Credit by Examination Program
administered through the Curriculum Department in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
LEP IMMIGRANT DEFINITION
The term immigrant has three definitions approved by the Texas Education Agency. Each definition
serves a unique purpose.
1. LEP Immigrant Code E0797 NCLB and PEIMS Definition IMMIGRANT-INDICATOR-CODE indicates whether the student is an identified immigrant under
the definition found under Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), where the term
‗immigrant children and youth‘ is defined as, ―individuals who are aged 3 through 21; were not born in any state;
and have NOT been attending one or more schools in any one or more states for more than 3 full academic years.
The term ‗State‘ means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (See
P.L. 107-110 Title III, Part C, § 3301(6) (PEIMS 2011-2012: Code E0797)
For eligible English Language Learners (ELLs) grades 3-8 and high school, s t u d en t s w i l l b e
ad m i n i s t e r ed a co m p u t e r b a s ed l i n gu i s t i c a l l y- a cco m m o d a t ed v e r s i o n o f S T A A R
r e f e r r ed t o S T A A R L .
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System.
TELPAS will be administered to all English Language Learners to determine the learners progress‘ in
Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Under the new graduation requirements adopted by the State Board of Education in March 2010, LEP students
who successfully complete English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) I and ESOL II may satisfy the
English I and English II graduation requirement(s). Students who take ESL I and/or ESOL II to satisfy their English
I and/or English requirements(s) are required to take the English I and/or English II End Of Course exam as part of
their graduation requirements. Students who are identified as LEP and are at the beginning or intermediate level of
English language proficiency, as defined by 10 TAC §74.4(d), relating to English Language Proficiency Standards,
may be enrolled in ESOL I or ESOL II.
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Special English I and II EOC Provisions TAC §101.1007
Apply to ELLs who:
Have been enrolled in U.S. schools 3 school years or fewer (5 or fewer if qualifying as
unschooled asylee/refugee); and
Have not yet attained TELPAS Advanced High reading rating.
The Special Provisions are….
When enrolled in English I or II/ESOL I or II course, the eligible ELL shall not be required to:
Include assessment score in cumulative score for graduation;
Retake assessment each time it is administered if student passes course but does not achieve minimum
score; or
(These students are not exempt from taking the test while in the course. These provisions do not apply to
English III.)
For all other LEP students in grades 9 through 12, LPAC documentation must reflect appropriate services to
meet the student‗s needs.
If the student is not an immigrant but is identified as LEP, then the student may be reported as English as a
Second Language (ESL) for funding purposes.
Migrant Students: Before placing a migrant student in the appropriate setting, a migrant – funded district is required to give ―service priority‖ to migrant Priority of Service (PFS) children who are failing or most at risk of failing to
meet the state‘s content and performance standards and whose education has been interrupted during the
regular school year‖ [P.L.103-382 § 1304(d)]
Students are identified for Priority of Services by the New Generation System (NGS): these are students
who
Have had their education interrupted during the previous or current regular school year and
Are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the state‘s challenging academic content
and achievement standards or
Are in grades 3-12 and identified as ungraded (UG) or out of school (OS) and have failed one or more
sections of the state assessment or who are designated as Absent, NOT TESTED, or NOT SCORED.
AT RISK STUDENTS: At-Risk students shall receive appropriate compensatory, intensive, or accelerated instructional services at the campus which enable the students to perform at grade level at the conclusion of the next regular school term.
This may include supplemental foundation enrichment courses, tutorials, district-wide summer programs, and
other scientifically research-based interventions. Campuses are to document accelerated instruction and/or
interventions in the student‘s personal graduation plan in grades 6-12 and the district mandated student
management software program.
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Brownsville Independent School District REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Courses
and Credits for Students Entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011 Amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter
E, Graduation Requirements Beginning with School Year 2004-2005, and Subchapter F, Graduation
Requirements, Beginning with School year 2007-2008
Discipline Recommended
Plan
Distinguished
Plan
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
4
4
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
Physical
Education
1
1
Health
*Local Requirement
Beginning 2010-2011
½ *
½ *
Other Language
2
3
Fine Arts
1
1
Speech
½
½
Technology Applications
None
None
Electives
5
4
TOTAL
26
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College Board Advanced Placement courses may be substituted for courses required in appropriate areas in all three
high school graduation programs. College Board Advanced Placement courses may be used as electives in all three
high school graduation programs.
(Courses offered for dual credit in the core curriculum of an institution of higher education that covers all of the
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for a course required for graduation may be substituted for courses required
in the foundation curriculum and for languages other than English in all three high school graduation programs.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under
the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II
assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Advanced Measures – To graduate under the Distinguished Plan, a student must also accumulate a total of four advanced measures. Qualifications for advanced measures are explained on pgs. 9-10 of this course listing guide.
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Brownsville Independent School District REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Courses
and Credits for Students Entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011
Amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter E, Graduation Requirements Beginning with
School Year 2004-2005, and Subchapter F, Graduation Requirements,
Beginning with School year 2007-2008
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLAN
English
4
Math
3
Science
2
Social Studies
2½
Economics
½
Physical Education
1
Health
*Local Requirement
½ *
Other Language
None
Fine Arts
1
Speech
½
Technology Applications
None
Academic Elective
1
Electives
6
TOTAL
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Minimum High School Program Permission to graduate under the minimum high school program must be agreed to in writing and signed by the student, the student’s
parent (or other person standing in parental relation to the student), and a school counselor or school administrator. The student must (1)
be at least 16 years of age; (2) have completed 2 credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under (TEC §28.002(a) (1); or have failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district.
A student who was permitted to take courses under the minimum high school program prior to the 2009-2010 school year may remain in
the minimum high school program.
If an ARD committee makes a decision that places a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will
be automatically placed in the minimum high school program.
Draft rules for Chapter 74.61 (m) include the following provision: "High School graduation requirements successfully completed
prior to the 2010-2011 school year shall count toward graduation in the manner established at the time the credit was earned."
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MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
For students entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011
STAAR/End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-
2012. In addition, students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessments to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
graduation plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessments to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation plan.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Four credits to include: English I, II, and III The fourth credit may be selected from the following:
English IV Journalism Business English (CTE)
Literary Genres Research/Technical Writing AP English Language and Composition Practical Writing Skills Creative/Imaginative Writing AP English Literature and Composition
English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and English II for student with limited English proficiency who are at the
beginning or intermediate levels of English language proficiency.
MATHEMATICS Three credits to include: Algebra I and Geometry
The third credit may be selected from the following: Algebra II Mathematical Models with Applications Engineering Mathematics (CTE)
Pre-calculus Independent Study in Mathematics Statistics and Risk Management (CTE)
AP Statistics Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR) Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CTE)
SCIENCE Two credits to include: Biology and Integrated Physics & Chemistry May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC but must use the other as academic elective credit
SOCIAL STUDIES Two and one-half credits to include: United States History Since 1877 (one credit) and United States Government (one half credit)
The final credit may be selected from the following: World History Studies (one credit) World Geography Studies (one credit)
ECONOMICS One-half credit must consist of: Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise System and its Benefits
ACADEMIC ELECTIVE One credit from any of the following:
World History Studies (one credit) World Geography Studies (one credit)
Any science course approved by SBOE (if substituting Chemistry or Physics for IPC, must use other as academic elective here)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One credit: (applies to all 3 high school graduation programs)
The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness Aerobic Activities Adventure/Outdoor Education Team or Individual Sports
In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities:
Athletics JROTC Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored activity programs conducted off campus In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following:
Drill Team Marching Band Cheerleading
All allowed substitution activities must include at least 100 minutes per five day school week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course more than once. No more than four credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions.
HEALTH One half credit is required by BISD
SPEECH One half credit from either of the following: Communication Applications or Professional Communications (CTE)
FINE ARTS One credit from any of the following:
Art Level I, II, III, IV Dance Level I, II, III, IV Music Level I, II, III, IV Theater Level I, II, III, IV Principles and Elements of Floral Design
None for student entering grade 9 before 2010-2011
ELECTIVE COURSES Six and one half credits from any of the following courses: (for student entering grade 9 in 2010-2011 or later)
The list of courses approved by the SBOE for grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills)
State approved innovative courses JROTC (one to four credits)
Seven and one half credits (for student who entered grade 9 prior to 2010
TOTAL: 23 CREDITS (for students who entered grade 9 before 2007-2008)
22 CREDITS (for students who entered grade 9 in and after 2007-2008)
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Pre-calculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR) AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Engineering Mathematics (CTE) AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science Statistics and Risk Management (CTE) Independent Study in Mathematics
RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
For students entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011
STAAR/End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-
2012. In addition, students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessments to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
graduation plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessments to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation plan.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Four credits to include: English I, II, III, and IV
English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and English II for student with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate levels of English language proficiency.
MATHEMATICS Four credits to include: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
The additional credit may be selected from either of the following and must be completed prior to Algebra II:
Mathematical Models with Applications Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CTE) The fourth credit may be selected from the following after completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II:
SCIENCE Four credits to include:
Biology (Biology or AP Biology), Chemistry (Chemistry or AP Chemistry) and Physics (Physics, AP Physics, or Principles of Technology) The fourth credit may be selected from the following:
Aquatic Science Engineering Design and Problem Solving (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Astronomy Medical Microbiology (CTE) (one credit) Earth and Space Science AP Biology Pathophysiology (CTE) (one credit) Environmental Systems AP Chemistry Advanced Animal Science (CTE) (one credit) AP Physics B AP Environmental Science Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) AP Physics C Scientific Research and Design (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Food Science (CTE)
SOCIAL STUDIES Three and one-half credits to include: World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Since 1877 (one
credit) and United States Government (one half credit)
ECONOMICS One-half credit must consist of: Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise System and its Benefits
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Two credits: The credits must consist of any two levels in the same language.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One credit: (applies to all 3 high school graduation programs)
The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness Aerobic Activities Adventure/Outdoor Education Team or Individual Sports
In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities:
Athletics JROTC Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored activity programs conducted off campus
In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following:
Drill Team Marching Band Cheerleading
All allowed substitution activities must include at least 100 minutes per five day school week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course more than once. No more than four credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions.
HEALTH One half credit is required by BISD
SPEECH One half credit from either of the following: Communication Applications or Professional Communications (CTE)
FINE ARTS One credit from any of the following: Art Level I, II, III, IV Dance Level I, II, III, IV Music Level I, II, III, IV Theater Level I, II, III, IV Principles and Elements of Floral Design
None for student entering grade 9 before 2010-2011
ELECTIVE COURSES Five credits from any of the following courses:
The list of courses approved by the SBOE for grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills)
State approved innovative courses JROTC (one to four credits)
TOTAL: 26 CREDITS
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DISTINGUISHED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM For
students entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011
STAAR/End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-
2012. In addition, students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessments to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
graduation plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II
assessments to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation plan.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Four credits to include: English I, II, III, and IV English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and English II for student with limited English proficiency who are at the
beginning or intermediate levels of English language proficiency.
MATHEMATICS Four credits to include: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II The fourth credit may be selected from the following after completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II:
Pre-calculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR) AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Engineering Mathematics (CTE) AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science Statistics and Risk Management (CTE) Independent Study in Mathematics
SCIENCE Four credits to include: Biology (Biology or AP Biology), Chemistry (Chemistry or AP Chemistry) and Physics (Physics, AP Physics) After successful completion of a biology, chemistry, and a physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from the following:
Aquatic Science Engineering Design and Problem Solving (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Astronomy Medical Microbiology (CTE) (one credit) Earth and Space Science AP Biology Pathophysiology (CTE) (one credit) Environmental Systems AP Chemistry Advanced Animal Science (CTE) (one credit) AP Physics B AP Environmental Science Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) AP Physics C Scientific Research and Design (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Food Science (CTE)
SOCIAL STUDIES Three and one-half credits to include: World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Since 1877 (one
credit) and United States Government (one half credit)
ECONOMICS One-half credit must consist of: Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise System and its Benefits
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH Three credits: The credits must consist of any three levels in the same language.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One credit: (applies to all 3 high school graduation programs) The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses:
Foundations of Personal Fitness Aerobic Activities Adventure/Outdoor Education Team or Individual Sports
In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities:
Athletics JROTC Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored activity programs conducted off campus
In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following: Drill Team Marching Band Cheerleading
All allowed substitution activities must include at least 100 minutes per five day school week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course more than once. No more than four credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions.
HEALTH One half credit is required by BISD
SPEECH One half credit from either of the following: Communication Applications or Professional Communications (CTE)
FINE ARTS One credit from any of the following: Art Level I, II, III, IV Dance Level I, II, III, IV Music Level I, II, III, IV Theater Level I, II, III, IV Principles and Elements of Floral Design
None for student entering grade 9 before 2010-2011
ELECTIVE COURSES Four credits from any of the following courses: The list of courses approved by the SBOE for grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills)
State approved innovative courses
JROTC (one to four credits)
TOTAL: 26 CREDITS
Advanced Measures: A student also must achieve any combination of one of the following advanced measures:
Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. The measures must focus on demonstrated
student performance at the college or professional level A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process. The student may choose from the following options:
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Continued ---DISTINGUISHED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
For students entering Grade 9 in and after 2010-2011 (A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement examination or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for recognition as a commended scholar or
higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College
Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors
received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses, including local articulation, with a grade
3.0 or higher.
Dual or Concurrent Enrollment at Institutes of Higher Education
Chapter §4.85 of the Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of High Education in Texas Subchapter D. Dual Credit Partnerships Between Secondary Schools and Texas Public Colleges
A high school student is eligible to enroll in dual credit courses if the student meets all of the college's
regular prerequisite requirements designated for that course (e.g., ACCUPLACER, Commended TAKS or
E.O.C. Advanced Academic Performance score, etc.) Exceptions to this requirement for students with
demonstrated outstanding academic performance and capability (as evidenced by grade-point average,
PSAT scores, or other assessment indicators) may be approved by the principal of the high school and the
chief academic officer of the college.
High school students shall not be enrolled in more than two dual credit courses per semester. Exceptions to
this requirement for students with demonstrated outstanding academic performance and capability (as
evidenced by grade-point average, ACT or SAT scores, or other assessment indicators) may be approved by
the principal of the high school and the chief academic officer of the college. BISD dual credit course
instructors must meet the same standards, including minimal requirements of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, and approval procedures used by the college to select faculty responsible for teaching
the same courses at the main campus of the college. The credits/grades for dual credit courses shall be posted
on the college and high school student transcript upon a student's completion of the performance required in
the course.
BISD Recommendations: Incoming Ninth grade students who plan to enroll in a high school Dual Enrollment course must have an 80 or above average in the core subject areas.
A student who fails a dual enrollment course and/or withdraws from a dual enrollment course after the initial
12 day drop period will not be allowed to enroll any dual enrollment class the following academic semester.
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BISD Graduation Required Courses-26 Credits Institute of Higher Education 4 Credits - English Language Arts
English I –Pre-AP English II – Pre-AP
English III – AP/Regular
English IV – AP/Regular
Communication Applications
Communication 9 hours required
ENGL 1301 (3 hours)
ENGL 1302 (3 hours)
SPCH 1315 (3 hours)
4 Credits - Math
Algebra I – Pre-AP Geometry – Pre-AP
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus AB - AP
Math 3 hours required
MATH 1314
MATH 1412
MATH 2313
4 Credits - Science
Biology – PreAP Chemistry – Pre-AP
Physics – AP/Regular
Chemistry II – AP
Biology II - AP
Science 8 hours required
PHYS 1301/1101 PHYS 1302/1102
CHEM 1311/1101
BIOL 1306/1106 BIOL 1307/1107 or
BIOL 1308/11/08 BIOL 1309/1109 4 Credits – Social Studies
World Geography – Pre-AP World History –Pre-AP
US History AP/Dual
US Government – AP/Regular
Economics – Dual
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GEOG 2301 HIST 1301/HIST 1302
GOVT 2301/GOVT 2302
ECON 2301 12HRS
+3 HRS
Physical Education
PE (1 credit) Health (1/2 credit)
Kinesiology 1 hour required
KINE 1100 level 1 HR.
Other Languages Requirements
Spanish I Pre-AP Spanish II Pre-AP
Spanish III – AP/Dual (3 credits)
Spanish Lit. AP/Dual elec. credit
Modern Language
SPAN 2311/2312 or
SPAN 2321/2322 6 HRS. Electives
Music History I (2 ½ credits) Humanities 6 hours required
Literature (ENGL 2000 level) MUSI 1306 6 HRS.
Fine Arts
(1 credit)
Elective Choices 14 hours required
14 HRS. Totals
26 credits
Totals
62 HRS
HS Graduation Requirements
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements Hours
STAAR/End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra
II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States History) are part
of the graduation requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012, unless stipulated by
the student‘s IEP . In addition, students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessments to
graduate under the RECOMMENDED graduation plan and perform satisfactorily on the
college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessments to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation plan
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BISD
Course #
Course
Description
UTB
Course Equivalent
Grade
Placement
Per Unit
Credit
BISD/UTB
Prerequisite
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
COL
COL
111(2)
101(2)
English III A/B
English IV A/B
ENGL
ENGL
1301
1302
11-12
11-12
½
½
(3)
(3)
English II & Meet college admission criteria
English III & Meet college
COL
153
Communication Applications
SPCH
1315
9-12
½
(3)
admission criteria Meet college admission criteria
MATHEMATICS
COL COL
221(2)
211(2)
Algebra IIA/B
Pre-Calculus A/B
MATH
MATH
1314
2412
9-12
10-12
½
½
(3) (4)
Algebra I & Meet college admission criteria
Algebra II & Meet college COL
201(2)
Calculus A/B
MATH
2413
11-12
½
(4)
admission criteria Pre-calculus & Meet college
COL
251(2)
Statistics A/B
MATH
1342
11-12
½
(3)
admission criteria Pre-calculus & Meet college
admission criteria SCIENCE
COL 301 Biology A BIOL 1308/1108 or 1306/1106
10-12 ½ (4) Meet college admission criteria
COL 302 Biology B BIOL 1309/1109 or 1307/1107
½ (4)
COL 311 Chemistry A CHEM 1311/1111 10-12 ½ (4) Meet college admission criteria COL 312 Chemistry B CHEM 1312/1112 ½ (4) COL 321 Physics AB A PHYS 1301/1101 11-12 ½ (4) Meet college admission criteria COL 322 Physics AB B PHYS 1302/1102 ½ (4) COL 331(2) Physics/Astronomy A PHYS 1311/1111 11-12 ½ (4) Meet college admission criteria
SOCIAL STUDIES
COL 401 US History A (US to 1877) HIST 1301 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 402 US History B (US Since
1877) HIST 1302 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria
COL
COL
413
473
US Government
US Government II
GOVT
GOVT
2301
2302
11-12
?????
½
??
(3)
?
US History & Meet college
admission criteria
????
COL 423 Economics ECON 2301 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 411(2) Human Geography A/B GEOG 1303 9-10 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 453 Sociology SOCI 1301 9-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 443 Psychology PSYC 2301 9-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria
Approved Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Alignment Institute of Higher Education/BISD
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SPAN 1311/1312
Or
COL 011(2) Spanish Language A/B SPAN 2311/2312
Or
SPAN 2313/2315
9-12 ½ (6) Meet college admission criteria
COL 021(2) Spanish Literature A/B SPAN 2321/2322 9-12 ½ (6) Meet college admission criteria
FINE ARTS
COL 051(2) Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 9-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL
COL
071(2) Drawing II/2 Dimensional
Design A/B Drawing IVA/B
ARTS
ARTS
1311
1316
11-12
11-12
½
½
(3)
(3)
Meet college admission criteria
Meet college admission criteria
COL 091(2) Music Theory A/B MUSI 1306 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 060 Piano A/B ARTS 1181 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL 041(2) Theater Arts IVA/B DRAM 1310 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL Music Fundamentals A/B MUSI 1301 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria COL Aural Skills A/B MUSI 1111 11-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COL 203 Foundations of Personal Fitness KINE 1164 9-12 ½ (3) Meet college admission criteria
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DE 1101(2) Principles of Health Science HPRS 1101 9 ½ (1) None DE
DE
7343
1121(2)
Medical Terminology
Health Science
HPRS
HPRS
1106
1204
10
11
½ (1)
1 (2)
Principles of Health Science
Med Microbiology or
Pathophysiology DE 1131(2) Practicum Health Science I
HPRS 1205 12 Health Science 1 (2)
Principles Business Marketi
ITSC 1409 9-10 ½ (4) & Fin
Business Information
COSC 1301 10-11 ½ (3) Management I
Business Information
½ (3) Management I
Virtual Business or Business
BMGT 1301 11 ½ Law
DE 1141(2) Practicum Health Science II
DE
0831(2)
Business Information Management I
DE
0751(2)
Business Information Management II
DE
0861(2)
Human Resource Management
DE
0891(2)
Business Management
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
Texas Southmost College (TSC) will offer technical Dual Enrollment courses in
2013-2014, as well as academic Dual Enrollment courses.
Note: In addition to prerequisites, all students must meet College Admission Criteria.
UTB Per Unit Course # Course Description Equivalent Grade Credit Pre-requisites
ng
DE 0951(2) Accounting I ACNT 1303 11 ½ (3) Banking & Financial Services DE 0961(2) Accounting II ACNT 1304 12 ½ (3) Accounting I DE 1481(2) Marketing Dynamics MRKG 1311 11 1 Entrepreneurship
Principles Information DE 1301(2) Digital Interactive Multimedia POFI 2431 10 ½ (4) Technology DE 1291(2) Computer Technician ITSC 1425 12 1 (4) Telecommunication & DE 1311(2) Web Technologies IMED 1416 12 1 (4) Networking
Concepts of Engineer & DE 1551(2) Engineering Design & Presentation DFTG 1409 10 ½ (4) Technology DE 0101(2) PLW Introduction to Engineering Design ½ (4) None
Engineering & Design DE 1561(2) Adv Engineering Design & Presentation DFTG 2440 11 1 (4) Presentation DE 0111(2) PLW Principles of Engineering ½ (4) PLW Intro Engineering Design DE 0121(2) PLW Digital Electronics CETT 1425 11 ½ ((4) PLW Principles of Engineering DE 0151(2) PLW Computer Integrated Manufacturing RBTC 1405 12 ½ (4) PLW Digital Electronics DE Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance BUSI 1301 9 DE Automotive Technology AUMT 1405 10
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TESTING PROGRAMS: Student Competency Testing (Board Policy EKB)
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation
requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012, unless stipulated by the student‘s IEP. In
addition, students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessments to graduate under the
RECOMMENDED graduation plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of
the English III and Algebra II assessments to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation plan.
TAKS: required for first time Ninth Graders entering high school from 2002-2003 to 2010-2011 school
years.
A student enrolled in a district high school shall be required to pass the respective state competency
examination (STAAR or TAKS) as mandated by the state and local board policy in order to be certified
as a graduate and qualify for a diploma unless otherwise provided by an IEP.
Out-of-State Exit Level STAAR/EOC: This testing opportunity is available for migrant students.
Counselors need to contact the Migrant Education Office at 698-1742 to make the necessary arrangements.
A student who has failed to demonstrate mastery of one or more State Assessments of the exit level
examination required as part of the state competency testing program shall be required to retake the
examination during subsequent administrations until mastery is demonstrated. The following guidelines shall
apply:
1. A student failing to demonstrate mastery shall be required to retake only the subtest(s) in which
mastery was not demonstrated in any preceding administration of the test.
2. Any high school senior enrolling in the district schools during or after the annual administration
of the tests shall be required to demonstrate mastery by taking the test at its next administration,
or by providing evidence of mastery from the sending Texas district.
EXEMPTION: A student may be exempted from the administration of an assessment instrument under:
1. Section 39.023(a) or (b) if the student is eligible for a special education program
under Section 29.003 and the student‘s individualized education program does not
include instruction in the essential knowledge and skills under Section 28.002 at
any grade level.
2. Section 39.023 (c) or (d) if the student is eligible for a special education under Section
29.003 And:
(A) the student‘s individual education program does not include instruction in the
essential knowledge and skills under Section 28.003 at any grade level; or
(B) the assessment instrument, even with allowable modifications, would not provide
an appropriate measure of student‘s achievement as determined by the student‘s
admission, review, and dismissal committee.
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The assessment decision for students receiving special education services is made by the ARD committee and
is based on each student‘s IEP, the previous year‘s Confidential Student Report, and other relevant
information, such as student work samples and teacher assessments. The ARD committees must document in
the IEP the rationale for all student assessment decisions using the appropriate state-approved Participation
Requirement forms for STAAR Modified and STAAR Alternate (See Appendix V)
3. TELPAS on the basis of the student‘s disability as determined by an ARD committee
and documented in the student‘s individual educational plan according to 19 TAC §
101.1009 (c). The decision to exempt the student must be made on the basis of the
appropriateness of TELPAS for the student.
STAAR Modified has been developed for all content areas in grades 3-8 and for high school EOCs
(excluding Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics). Students who are administered STAAR M are
automatically working on the Minimum High School Program for graduation because they are receiving
modified instruction.
STAAR Alternate has been developed for the purpose of assessing students in grades 3-8 and high school
who have significant cognitive disabilities and are receiving special education services. Students who are
administered the STAAR Alternate are automatically working on the Minimum High School Program for
graduation because they are receiving modified instruction.
For eligible English Language Learners (ELLs), grades 3-8 and high school, plans are being made for
the development of computer-based linguistically accommodated versions of STAAR, currently referred to
as STAAR L.
OLPT: Oral Language Proficiency Test
OLPT 1-3: Students who score 1-3 (Pre-Emergent, Emergent, Basic Performance level) will be
placed in courses according to LPAC guidelines and the District‘s course sequence for ESL students.
OLPT 4 & 5:Students who score 4 to 5 (Intermediate or Proficient Performance level) in an English OLPT
assessment will be administered the District‘s abbreviated battery Norm-Referenced Test. Thereafter, test
results govern entry into the ESL (including English SL courses) program and the LPAC committee
will make placement recommendations for ESL students.
Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Graduation Plans are the goal for all students, including ESL
students. Graduation plan development and updates for ESL students should be the result of the collaborative
efforts of students, parents, counselors, teachers and LPAC committees.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM
§ 89.1201 Policy (c) The goal of English as a Second Language Program shall be to enable limited English proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language
through the integrated use of second language methods. English as a Second Language shall emphasize the
mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science and social studies, as integral parts of the
academic goals for all students to enable limited English proficient students to participate equitably in
school.
(d) English as a Second Language Program shall be a n integral part of the total school program. Such
programs shall use instructional approaches designed to meet the special needs of limited English proficient
students. The basic curriculum content of the programs shall be based on the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills required by the State.
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§ 89.1210 Policy (c) English as a Second Language shall be an integral part of the regular program required under Chapter 74 of this title (relating to Curriculum Requirements). Said policy states in section (f): ― Except in the courses specified in subsection (g) of this section, English as a Second Language strategies, which may involve the use of the students‘ home language, may be provided in any of the courses or electives required for promotion or graduation to assist the limited English proficient students to master the essential knowledge and skills for the required subject(s).‖ The use of English as Second Language strategies shall not impede the awarding of credit toward meeting promotion or graduation requirements.
Assessments for Program Placement, Progress, and Exit: STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness): End of Course assessments (English I,
English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra
II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography,
World History, and United States History) are part of
the graduation requirement for students entering Grade
9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition, students
must pass the English III and Algebra II
assessments to graduate under the
RECOMMENDED graduation plan and perform
satisfactorily on the college readiness component of
the English III and Algebra II assessments to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED graduation
plan.
TAKS
The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
was administered beginning in the 2002-2003 school year.
The TAKS measures the statewide curriculum in English
Language Arts 11; in mathematics at Grades 11; in science
at Grades 11; and social studies at Grades 11. Satisfactory
performance on the TAKS at Grade 11 is prerequisite
to a high school
diploma.
Stanford English Language Proficiency (SELP)
This test may be used in conjunction to provide a complete assessment of listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills. It provides information needed for
both ESL program entry, progress, and exit
information.
TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency
Assessment System) is designed to measure annual growth in the English listening, speaking, and writing proficiency
of second language learners, and will be adjusted as needed
to ensure a strong link between academic language
proficiency as defined by TELPAS and academic
achievement as defined by STAAR TAC §101.1001 An
English Language Learner as defined by the Texas
Education Code, Chapter 29, Subchapter B, shall take the
TELPAS annually until the student exits the program.
LUCHA Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Hispanic Achievement
LUCHA is an innovative K-16 Education Center initiative designed to help Hispanic English Language
Learners transition into public schools, thereby helping them to achieve success in school, college and life.
The primary goal of the LUCHA Project is to increase the graduation rate for Hispanic English Language
Learners.
The LUCHA Project is a collaborative project between the Brownsville Independent School District and the
University of Texas at Austin (CDC# 226-500- ___) which provides three distinct services to Hispanic
English Language Learners:
• Obtain and analyze transcripts of first year immigrant LEP students
• Administer High School Readiness Diagnostic Assessments in Spanish
• Provide online courses in Spanish
UT will obtain (if necessary), review, and evaluate Mexican transcripts and forward the transcript analysis to
the appropriate high school. High school counselors will be responsible for coordinating with the campus
registrar to ensure these out-of-district courses are accurately placed in the student's official high school
transcript.
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CREDITS OBTAINED THROUGH UT’s TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY
BISD AS VALID STATE GRADUATION CREDITS.
To assess the academic skill level of English Language Learners whose primary language is Spanish,
LUCHA online diagnostic assessments will be available in Spanish for secondary school students.
Immediate results are provided with computer scoring. The high school diagnostic has a maximum time
period of 2 hours and covers the following areas: Mathematics, Biology, and Geography
The LUCHA Project will also offer on-line content area courses in Spanish that are aligned with TEKS.
LEP students with limited English skills may take a course(s) through the LUCHA Project. Collaboration
between content area teacher of record and LUCHA tutor will take place to ensure content area concepts,
knowledge, and skills are mastered through the LUCHA on-line course(s) at the LUCHA lab. LUCHA
courses are available for credit or support.
FITNESS ASSESSMENT: An annual fitness assessment is required for all students in grades 3-12.
CREDITS BY CORRESPONDENCE COURSES The Brownsville Independent School District shall follow the mandates as set forth in Chapter §74.23.
1. Courses can be taken only from the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Tech University;
2. Students considering a correspondence course must contact a counselor;
3. The principal shall set the date and time for correspondence course examinations;
4. Courses shall be used for emergency or enrichment only and should not be substituted for
residence work;
5. Students selecting this option are limited to 4 credits for meeting the State‘s graduation
requirements;
6. Fees are to be paid by the student; and
7. All correspondence courses are Level One.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITH PRIOR INSTRUCTION Credit by Examination will follow the guidelines set by Rules for Curriculum, §74.24 ―Prior instruction‖ in reference to Credit by Examination. Prior instruction equals to any instruction a student has had in any course
prior to taking a Credit by Examination test. It also includes failed instruction (example: student fails a
course and wants to regain credit) and instruction received in another country (example: foreign students
taking a Credit by Examination to advance to the next sequential course). The District will recognize
results of a test from Texas Tech University or The University of Texas at Austin. A $17.00 NON-
REFUNDABLE deposit for each test must be paid by the student when registering for the Credit by
Examination. The principal will approve a student as eligible to apply for Credit by E xamination
upon the request of the campus counselor;
1. Scores on such examinations will be recorded only if the student gains credit by scoring 70% or higher
with each semester being independent of each other;
2. Students may use Credit by Examination to fulfill their course requirements; however, they are still
required to take the STAAR EOC assessments to fulfill their testing requirements for students who enter
in or after 2011-2012.
3. No STUDENT will be penalized by having a failing grade recorded on their transcript.
4. Only a passing score on the CBE may be averaged with a BISD grade;
5. Upon written approval of the principal, a student who has excessive absences may be permitted to earn or
regain course credit through Credit by Examination; and
6. Credit by Examination shall not be used to gain eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities.
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CREDIT BY EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR INSTRUCTION The Brownsville Independent School District provides 3 days between January 1 and June 30 and 3 days between July 1 and December 31 for examinations for acceleration in Grades K-12 for BISD students only.
The dates are designed to meet the needs of all students and are publicized in the community. BISD students
must pay for the exams for acceleration. The district recognizes test results from Texas Tech University or
The University of Texas at Austin.
Testing and awarding of credit guidelines follow the State Board of Education Rules as stated in the Texas
Education Code, 28.023. Students interested in Credit by E xamination without prior instruction should
contact the BISD Department of Advanced Academic Services.
TSI (Texas Success Initiative) TSI instituted by the Texas Legislature, mandates that students be assessed in reading, writing ,
and math skills before enrolling in any college-level coursework. Assessment instruments that meet
the Texas Success Initiative mandate are ACCUPLACER, ASSET With Writing, THEA, and COMPASS.
In BISD, the ACCUPLACER is offered at all respective high schools. For information on these tests and/or
exemptions, students should contact their counselor.
GRADING: If the grade average of the 2 half units is 70 (69.5) or above, the student will receive credit for the full unit. If the average of the 2 half units is below 70 (69.5), the student will receive credit only for the half unit that
he/she passed. If a half unit grade is below 70 (69.5), the failed half unit must be repeated for credit
when the average of the two half units is below 70 (69.5).
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A. The following are identified as advanced classes as referred to in the Texas Education Code §33.081
(c), concerning extracurricular activities:
1. English Language Arts: all College Board Advanced Placement courses in the
discipline and high school/college concurrent enrollment classes that are included in
the ―Community College General Academic Courses Guide Manual (Part One)‖;
2. Fine Arts: all College Board Advanced Placement courses in the discipline
and high school/college concurrent enrollment classes that are included in the
―Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual (Part One)‖, Art IV,
Dance IV (not to include drill team activities), Music IV, and Theatre IV;
3. Languages other than English: all College Board advanced placement courses and
International Baccalaureate courses in discipline, high school/college concurrent
enrollment classes that are included in the ―Community College General Academic
Course Guide Manual (Part One)‖, and language other than English courses Levels IV-
VII;
4. Mathematics: all College Board advanced placement courses and International
Baccalaureate courses in discipline, high school/college concurrent enrollment classes
that are included in the ―Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual
(Part One)‖ and Pre-calculus;
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5. Science: all College Board advanced placement courses and International
Baccalaureate courses in discipline, high school/college concurrent enrollment classes
that are included in the ―Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual
(Part One)‖; and
6. Social Studies: Social Studies Advanced Studies, Economics Advanced Studies, and
all College Board advanced placement courses and International Baccalaureate courses
in discipline, high school/college concurrent enrollment classes that are included in the
―Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual (Part One)‖.
B. Other B.I.S.D. identified courses include all GT, Pre-AP, AP, Concurrent Enrollment, Dual
Enrollment and Distinguished Achievement Independent Study courses. (TAC §74.30(b))
C. Students must have a minimum grade of 60 in the above advanced classes to be allowed to participate
in extra-curricular activities.
MIGRANT STUDENT CREDITS THROUGH THE MIGRANT PROGRAM Secondary migrant students who enter late or withdraw early are strongly encouraged to enroll in a migrant lab classes. The Brownsville Independent School District has a commitment to ensure an equal educational
opportunity for migrant students. Therefore, the students‘ regular teachers are strongly requested to
cooperate with the migrant teacher in helping migrant students meet academic requirements. The Texas
Education Agency has advised, ―Under no circumstances should a migrant student, due to migration, be
denied the opportunity to complete coursework for credit.‖
1. Late Entry:
A. General guidelines for working with migrant students who enter late: 1. Migrant students who enter late with partial grades from another school should be
scheduled into the same or similar classes upon entering BISD. Teachers should be
provided with the grades from the sending school for use in calculation of the student‘s
grade for the term.
2. High School migrant students with partial grades should be provided with opportunities
to complete the partial work for all classes.
3. Campuses are to enroll late returning students immediately upon their arrival. Under no
circumstances are students to be told they cannot enroll until the start of a new
term.
4. Students who enter late and have not been in school elsewhere should be scheduled into
appropriate required and elective courses. These students should be provided with
opportunities to complete missed work for all classes.
B. Migrant students entering school late MAY be eligible for credit in a subject if they:
1. Successfully complete the major assignments of their regular classes; and/or
2. Demonstrate mastery (70%) of TEKS by passing equivalent unit examinations for their
regular classes; and/or
3. Complete course requirements with options available through the lab classes, such as
instructional module courses, Credit-by Exam, and University of Texas correspondence
courses.
4. Enter with partial grades for a course that is not offered in BISD, but in which a student
has completed a substantial amount of work. Alternative arrangements for course
completion should be explored. (For alternative arrangements see Appendix T.)
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2. Credit: A. Issuance of credits and grades will be reserved for the regular teacher. B. If a migrant student has not completed all major assignments or has not shown mastery (70%)
of the TEKS by the end of the grading period in which the student enters late or withdraws
early, an ―incomplete‖ should be issued to the student until such time as the student completes
assignments and /or demonstrates mastery with the aid of the migrant tutorial teacher. The
―incomplete‖ may be carried six months from the date of next enrollment. C. If a migrant student enters school after the completion of any grading period, he/she will be
eligible to take the most appropriate grading period‘s final exam for the work missed during
the grading period. An extenuating migrant tutorial session is recommended for these students
to prepare for the test.
D. Migrant students who have failed a subject will be eligible to utilize one of the following in
order to gain credit:
Instructional Module courses
Credit–by–Exam
University of Texas Correspondence courses
A+ Credit Recovery or other available computer assisted instruction
PASS Courses
3. Early Exit:
A. Migrant students who withdraw early and who will be attending another school must be provided with all the information that will assist the receiving school in making a proper
placement.
B. Migrant students leaving school during a grading period MAY be eligible for credit in a
subject if they:
1. Migrate at the end of the fifth-six week grading period on the traditional
calendar and have completed major course requirements and taken a final exam.
(Each case should be considered on an individual basis.)
2. Successfully complete the major assignments of their regular classes; and /or
3. Demonstrate mastery (70%) of TEKS by passing equivalent unit examinations for their
regular classes; and/or
4. Complete course requirement with options available through the migrant tutorial
program, such as instructional module courses, Project SMART courses, Credit-by-Exam,
and University of Texas Correspondence courses.
4. Request of Migrant Records:
A. Requesting Migrant Student Records from an Out of State District
1. Records clerks, data entry clerks and registrars will, in writing, officially request from out of
state districts the records of migrant students via documentable method such as mail, fax, or
email. Migrant clerks, if available on that campus, may help to make contact with the out of
state district to facilitate this activity. Campus personnel will make use of the phone, email,
fax, etc. to make contact with these out of state districts to ensure prompt receipt of migrant
student records.
B. Request of Migrant Recorders from BISD by an Out of State District
1. Records clerks, data entry clerks and registrars will handle all out of state migrant students in
an efficient and timely manner and will expedite all records correspondence to ensure that migrant students will be given appropriate instruction and class placement at the out of state district.
C. Request of Migrant Records from within Texas
1. BISD campuses will use the Texas Records Exchange (TREx), the web-based software
application designed for the exchange of electronic student records. Data entry clerks, records
clerks, and registrars will use the TREx to obtain migrant student records as efficiently and
quickly as possible.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Achieve Texas is a state initiative designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with
relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the
―usefulness‖ of what they are learning. The system also facilitates a seamless transition from secondary to
postsecondary opportunities. This initiative uses the sixteen federally defined Career Clusters of the States‘
Career Clusters initiative (www.careerclusters.org) as the foundation for restructuring how schools arrange
their instructional programs.
Articulation Plan
―Articulation Plan‖ means a plan developed cooperatively between a school district and a postsecondary
institution. The plan ensures the coordination of secondary and post-secondary (two-year) occupational
training to eliminate unnecessary duplication of course work and to streamline the educational process.
Articulation allows high school students to earn college credit while enrolled in high school.
Tech-Prep Program
• combines a minimum 2 years of secondary education (as determined under State Law) with a skilled
competence certificate or a 2 year degree of post-secondary education in a non-duplicative, sequential
course of study;
• integrates academic and career and technical education instruction and utilizes work-based and work-site
learning where appropriate and available;
• provides technical preparation in a career field;
• builds student competence and workplace skills through applied, contextual academics, and integrated
instruction, in a coherent sequence of courses;
• leads to an associate or a baccalaureate degree or a post-secondary certificate in a specific career field; and
• leads to placement in appropriate employment or to further education.
Tech Prep Compliance Guidelines Students will be required to declare a Program of Study (POS) in writing. The signature of the student and the parent is required in order to be accepted in the program. Students must make a commitment to stay in the
program for a minimum of one school year. Students who wish to change their Program of Study are
required to consult with their academic counselor and present the reason for the change.
Note: The approval and signature of the parent, counselor and the Career Placement Officer will be
required.
Students enrolled in a Career and Technical Tech-Prep Program may earn college credit when they take
approved articulated courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in a Program of Study. A grade
of 80 or higher is required.
Students who transfer from another high school or outside the district will have their transcripts evaluated for
Career and Technical courses and offered the most appropriate Program of Study.
Tech-Prep Articulated Courses are acceptable as DAP measures only if the student scores a grade of 80 or
higher and the courses are a part of a minimum of two and one half credits in an approved Career and
Technical coherent sequence of courses. College credits are earned in escrow in all articulated courses. The
credits are awarded when the student enrolls in a college major that lists the courses in the graduation degree
plan. Students must claim the articulated credits by meeting with the college faculty advisor.
Career Preparation is a course that provides Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities in the student‘s
area of interest.
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MAGNET PROGRAMS Information Technology (HIT) – Hanna High School School of Technology, Animation, Radio, & Television (START) – Porter High School
School of Higher Instruction in Education and Law Disciplines (SHIELD) - Pace High School
Fine Art Magnet Elements (FAME) – Lopez High School
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Magnet - Lopez High School
International Business (RIBM)- Rivera High School
Science, Technology, Architecture and Medical Professions (STAMP)-Veterans High School
ACADEMY PROGRAMS: Medical Professions Academy – Hanna High School Engineering Professions Academy – Porter High School
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all of the respective campus program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements.
GRADE WEIGHTING SYSTEM FOR BROWNSVILLE I.S.D. HIGH SCHOOLS
A. GRADE POINT AVERAGE is the average of a student‘s cumulative grades and their corresponding
assigned grade points since the freshman year. The GPA is used to determine the rank in class for
those students that have received the number of credits required for the appropriate class placement
B. Students will adhere to the grade weight systems (Level I and II)* or (Level I, II and III)** below
and the clarification thereof in Appendix M of the document entitled High School Standard Operating
Procedures: Awarding of Credit to Out-of-District Students, Grade Point Averages, and Ranking.
* For students entering Grade 9 in or before the 2001-2002 school year.
** For students entering Grade 9 in and after the 2002-2003 school year.
C. AP (Advanced Placement Courses) Program
1. All high school campuses are encouraged to offer at least six PreAP/AP courses.
2. A student who enrolls in any AP course will receive the grade weight applied to an AP course
appropriate to the Course Listing Guide in effect when he/she first enrolled in the ninth grade.
AP Course Audit Information Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, all schools wishing to label a course ―AP‖ must complete and return the subject specific AP Course Audit form along with the course syllabus for each teacher of that AP
course. Within two months of submitting the AP Course Audit materials, schools will receive authorization
for qualifying courses to use the ―AP: designation on student transcripts.
For complete information, including resources designed to assist educators throughout the submission process, visit
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/courseaudit. "
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Grade Weight Systems
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 IN AND AFTER THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR
LEVEL I: To include ALL courses not designated as GT, AP, Pre-AP, Dual Enrollment and DAP
Independent Study Courses.
100 4.0
90-99 3.0-3.9
80-89 2.0-2.9
70-79 1.0-1.9
Below 70 0
LEVEL II: To include all GT, Pre-AP, and CTE State Articulated and DAP Independent Study Courses.
100 5.0
90-99 4.0-4.9
80-89 3.0-3.9
70-79 2.0-2.9
Below 70 0
LEVEL III: To include all AP, Project Lead the Way, Dual, and approved Concurrent Enrollment Courses.
100 6.0
90-99 5.0-5.9
80-89 4.0-4.9
70-79 3.0-3.9
Below 70 0
LEVEL IV: To include all AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5.
100 7.0
90-99 6.0-5.9
89-89 5.0-4.9
70-79 4.0-3.9
Below 70 0
Note: Students entering Grade 9 in and after the 2010-2011 school will receive Level II weight for State
Articulated CTE courses and Level III weight for Project Lead the Way courses. Approved concurrent
enrollment courses are defined as only those whose college course numbers match those provided in this
course listing guide under the sections for dual enrollment.
In addition, students enrolled in high school AP course as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in and after
2011-2012 who score a 3, 4 or 5 on an AP exam will receive Level IV course weight after the AP scores are
received in late July.
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D. Grade Point Average (GPA) Tie Breaker
1. In case of ties for top 10% graduating honor students, calculate to the fourth decimal point (No
rounding).
2. In case of continued ties, use cumulative scholastic averages.
Cumulative scholastic average is defined as:
a) average of all grades since grade 9 without grade weights; and
b) exclusion of high school courses taken and successfully completed in middle school.
3. In case of continued ties, count number of Level Two and Three courses successfully completed
throughout the students‘ entire high school career.
E. Rank Scale:
All courses are included in computing GPA/Class Ranking (except high school courses taken in middle school and a repeated course(s) that was previously completed successfully). BISD is on a
weighted scale of 4.0. Level Three courses carry a higher grade point weight than Level Two or
Level One courses. Level Two courses carry a higher grade point weight than Level One courses.
Middle School courses taken for high school credit will not be weighted.
Note: All repeated courses must be removed and replaced with a corresponding ―LC course‖ with
RANK FLAGS set to ―NNNN‖ and Rank LEVEL FLAGS set to ―0000‖.
F. Ranking of Students in Alternative Settings:
Alternative Education Center, Lincoln Park, Brownsville Academic Center and Brownsville Learning Academy students will be ranked at their home campus.
G. Out-of-District Conversion Table: I. Out-of-District Numerical Grades with Conversion Table from Sending District
A. When converting grades from an Out-of-District transcript on which a grade conversion
table is printed, the Out-of-District printed scale shall be used.
B. In the event that the sending district awarded credit for a grade below 70, the student will
receive a 70.
II. Out-of-District Letter Grades without Conversion Table from Sending District
On out-of-district transcripts on which no conversion table exists, grades shall be converted as follow:
A+ = 100 C+ = 79
A = 96 C = 77
A- = 90 C- = 75
B+ = 89 D+ = 73
B = 86 D = 72
B- = 80 D- = 70
F = 69
III. Grade Conversion for Approved Dual and Concurrent Enrollment grades on college transcript
with no numerical grade conversion chart beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
A = 90- 100
B = 80- 89
C = 70 -79
D = 60- 69
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H. Honor Roll Specifications: A. ―A‖ Honor Roll: The combined average of all courses must be 89.5 or above for current
marking period/semester only.
B. ―B‖ Honor Roll: The combined average of all courses must be 79.5-89.4 for current marking
period/semester only.
C. Use of honor roll is an individual campus option.
I. Course(s) Averaging A. Averaging of STARS Courses with Regular Courses: Regular courses require a passing grade of
70%; STARS courses require a 70% to pass. STARS courses can be averaged with regular
courses. Courses (Part A and Part B) must be taken the same year for computerized averaging
purposes. If not taken the same year, averages and credit must be computed by hand and entered
into computer.
B. Averaging of Advanced Placement Courses with Regular Courses: AP courses can be averaged
with regular courses. Since AP courses differ in service ID numbers and grade weight level from
regular courses, averages and credit must be computed by hand and entered into computer
system.
C. GT/Pre-AP and Regular Courses: GT/Pre-AP courses can be averaged with regular courses.
GT/Pre-AP courses carry the same service ID numbers as regular courses but the grade weight
level is different; therefore, averages and credit must be computed by hand and entered into
computer system.
D. When grade averaging, the GT/Pre-AP/AP portion of the course will receive a Level Two or
Three grade weight accordingly and the regular course portion will receive a Level One grade
weight.
E. Computer system will average semester courses within the same school year. For courses taken
during different school years, average and credit must be computed by hand and entered into
computer system.
F. If a student is denied credit (NC) by another school district for a course taken, BISD will not re-
average that school district‘s grades. However, a BISD grade can be averaged with another
school district‘s semester grade (whichever is appropriate) to benefit the student.
J. The following applies to all students: 1. All courses are weighted except high school courses taken in middle school and a repeated
course(s) that was previously completed successfully. Summer School courses for regaining of
credit carry Level One grade weight.
2. Summer School courses for acceleration carry Level One, Two or Three grade weight
depending on course number.(i.e. Dual Enrollment courses)
3. Grades transferred from a Texas public school is granted equivalent credit if proof is provided
that course met regular, advanced, or GT/AP requirements. Grades transferred from private
schools or public schools outside of Texas carry Level One weight unless a definite equivalent
level is so indicated by the transferring district.
4. Dual Enrollment courses taken at UTB during the summer sessions carry Level Three grade
weight. (i.e. UTB Summer Bridge, Upward Bound)
MINIMUM CLASS ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR CREDIT IN COURSES:
Any student with less than 90% attendance of the required number of days that a class is offered shall be
subject to loss of credit in the course(s) where excessive absences have been recorded. Credit may be
received if the student meets the provisions of the standardized no-credit policy and is approved for credit by
an attendance committee composed of a teacher, a counselor, and an administrator. The student may appeal
the decision of the campus attendance committee to the Superintendent. The Superintendent may hear the
appeal or refer the case to a District Attendance Committee. If the outcome of the hearing with the
Superintendent or the District Attendance Committee is not to the student's satisfaction, the student may
appeal the decision to the Board in accordance with FNG (LOCAL).
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Migrant Students: The late entry and/or early withdrawal of migrant students is recognized by the Texas Administrative Code and local district policy as an extenuating circumstance in terms of attendance. Therefore, migrant students
may receive credit for a course with less than 90% attendance. TEA encourages all counselors and registrars
to ensure that all migrant students are afforded due process in the application of the attendance rule and has
stated that ―under no circumstances should a migrant student, due to migration, be denied the opportunity to
complete coursework for credit.‖
PRE-ADVANCED / ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Pre-AP/AP program is a planned program of teaching skills and concepts over several years. The
Advanced Placement program provides the goals for the Pre-AP program. Pre-AP classes are considered
preparation classes for students interested in taking AP courses in high school. These classes incorporate all
the core subject areas: math, reading/English, science, social studies and Spanish in grades 6-12. The AP
exam score may earn college credit for the course(s) depending on requirements of the university. Students
must meet the following criteria in order to be placed in the Brownsville ISD Pre-AP/AP Program:
♦ Have at least an 80 average from the most recent grade in the specific academic discipline for a
non-Pre-AP/AP class or have passed the previous Pre-AP/AP class in the specific academic
discipline; and
♦ Have passed all required state assessments.
Note: Alternate route to Pre-AP/AP admission: Letter of recommendation by the campus administrator.
At the beginning of the course, the student and the parent/guardian will sign the district Pre-AP/AP Program
Expectations and Course Agreement. The Agreement will be distributed and maintained by the teacher of
record. Students enrolled in the Pre-AP/AP course sequence are expected to enroll in AP/Dual Enrollment
courses during their high school years of study.
All students who enroll in an AP class are required to take the corresponding AP course exam in May, but the
Pre-AP/AP Program Expectations and Course Agreement will provide students the option to take an AP
course for level 2 weight if they choose not to take the AP Exam. In addition, students enrolled in high school
as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in and after 2011-2012 who score a 3, 4 or 5 on an AP exam will receive
Level IV course weight after the AP scores are received in late July.
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM The Brownsville Independent School District identifies gifted and talented youth by utilizing an identification process which consists of three distinct steps: nomination, screening, and selection. Nominated students for
services in academics in grades K-12 are selected by using the following criteria such as:
1. Renzulli-Hartman Teacher Checklist, PK-12
2. Achievement Test, 1-12
3. The Raven Progressive Matrices, K-12
4. Structure of the Intellect (SOI), Project SOL, PK
5. Torrance Tests of Creativity, K
6. Parent Checklist, PK-12
7. SELP English/Spanish PK-SOL
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Scores are plotted on a profile. A student is placed in the program if 3 of the criteria are in the qualifying
range. Nominated students for identification in music and art, grades 1-12 and/or theatre arts/dance, grades 9-
12, are provided services if three of the following criteria are in the qualifying range:
• Teacher checklist;
• Portfolio; and
• Music and/ or Art Aptitude Test or
• Dance and/or /Theatre Arts Audition
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDIT AT MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL
Students enrolled in middle school courses for high school credit must complete and meet demonstrated
proficiency (70% or higher) to receive partial or full high school credit.
A. Courses for High School credit will count in meeting the high school graduation requirements. (Full
and partial credits will be honored.) Students are required to take the respective End of Course exam
(EOC), and the assessment score is required to be 15% of the student‘s final grade for the course.
B. Advanced Placement Spanish Language Program (AP)
Students who pass the AP Spanish Language exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5 will be awarded high
school credit for Spanish I Pre-AP, Spanish II Pre-AP, Spanish III Pre-AP, and AP Spanish Language:
a total of 4 high school credits (Grade points will not be awarded to these courses). Students who fail
the AP Spanish Language course but pass the AP Exam with a 3, 4, or 5 will be awarded credit for
Spanish I Pre-AP, Spanish II Pre-AP and Spanish III Pre-AP. In instances where a student already
received prior credit for any Spanish level course, credit will be awarded for the next appropriate
level. Students enrolled in AP Spanish Language course who do not pass the AP Spanish Language
exam (scores of 1 or 2), but pass the class with a grade of 70 or better will receive high school credit
only for the AP Spanish Language course.
Note: Beginning with school year 2012-2013, in order to successfully comply with the TEA
mandated electronic exchange of records (TREX) with colleges and universities, the following
conversions will be used to post the AP Spanish Language scores/credits on high school transcripts:
3=90, 4=95, and 5=100. (AP Spanish Language score grades will not be included in GPA
calculations.)
PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS (SEE APPENDIX T)
Senate Bill 1108, passed during the 78th
Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, requires a school
principal to designate a guidance counselor, teacher, or other appropriate individual to develop and
implement a personal graduation plan for each student in junior high, middle school, or high school who
does not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter
39; or who is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the
student's enrollment in grade 9 (as determined by the district) (TEC §28.0212). Additionally, each
district is required to provide accelerated instruction to a student enrolled in the district who has taken the
secondary exit-level assessment instrument and has not performed satisfactorily on each section or who is
at risk of dropping out of school (TEC §29.081).
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COURSE
LISTINGS
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EC0001/2 010681(2) English I 9 ½ None EC0011/2 010361(2) English I SL 9 ½ Intermediate or Advanced category as per LPAC EC0021/2 010701(2)English I GT 9 ½ Meet GT criteria EC0031/2 010691(2) English I PreAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0321/2 020731(2)English II 10 ½ English I EC0041/2 020371(2) English II SL 10 ½ English I (SL) EC0331/2 020751(2) English II GT 10 ½ English I & Meet GT criteria EC0341/2 020741(2) English II PreAP 10 ½ English I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0051/2 030761(2) English III 11 ½ English II EC0351/2 030781(2) English III GT 11 ½ English II & Meet GT Criteria EC0501/2 030791(2) English III AP (Lang and Comp) 11 ½ English II & Meet PreAP Criteria
AP0791(2) English III AP (Lang and Comp) Must have earned a 3, 4 or 5 on AP EXAM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Chapter 74.11 (d) (1) English language arts—four credits. The credits must consist of:
(A) (Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language
proficiency, as defined by §74.4(d) may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully
completing English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages).
(B) English III (no substitutes for English III) and English IV or their equivalents are required courses for each
ESL student.
English III and English IV (or equivalents) are required for all ESL students. All credits earned in ESOL that are not counted toward
the graduation requirement in English may be counted as electives in meeting state graduation requirements.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 9-12 Per
Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade Unit
Credit
Prerequisite Recent immigrants with 0-12 months in US
070301(2) ESOL I 9 ½ Schools: Beginner Category as per LPAC
070311(2) ESOL II 10 ½ Beginner or Intermediate Category as per LPAC
070350
Foundations of Intensive Language Acquisition
and Support 9-12 ½ Recent immigrants with 0-12 months in US Schools Beginner Category as per LPAC
070360 Social Intelligence for ESL Students (SIESL) 9-12 ½ ESL identified students
ENGLISH I: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment.
ENGLISH II: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course assessment.
ENGLISH III: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English III End of Course assessment; In
addition, students must pass the English III assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on
the college readiness component of the English III assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
ENGLISH IV:
040806 English IV 12 ½ English III 040826 English IV GT 12 ½ English III & Meet GT Criteria 040836 English IV AP (Literature and Composition)
12 ½ English III & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½ TO 1 CREDIT 040653 Analysis of Visual Media 9-12 ½ None
040901(2) Literary Genres 10-12 ½ None
040931(2) Humanities 10-12 ½ None
070941(2) Practical Writing Skills 9-12 ½ None
070951(2) Creative and Imaginative Writing 9-12 ½ None
070961(2) Research and Technical Writing 9-12 ½ None
070971(2) Public Speaking I TP 9-12 ½ None
071271(2) Debate I 9-10 ½ None
070281(2) Debate II 10-11 ½ Debate I
071321(2) Debate III 11-12 ½ Debate II
040951(2) Bible as Literature (Old & New Testament) 11-12 ½ None
040961(2) *English Independent Study 11-12 ½ DAP Candidates Only
* Students who enroll in this class must produce an original research project for DAP purposes.
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COL English III –DE 11-12 ½ English II & Meet college admission criteria COL English IV-DE 11-12 ½ English III & Meet college admission criteria COL Literary Genres 10-12 ½ English II & Meet college admission criteria; PAU course Communication Applications 9-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria
CBE681(2) English I 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry Purposes Only. CBE731(2) English II 9-12 ½ CBE761(2) English III 9-12 ½ CBE801(2) English IV 9-12 ½ CBE303 Communication Applications 9-12 ½ *Completed video tape required to pass
071011(2) Reading I 9-12 ½ Reading below grade level 071001(2) Reading I (D) 9-12 ½ Meet Dyslexia criteria 071021(2) Reading I (SL) 9-12 ½ ESL Students 971011(2) Reading I (LC) 9-12 ½ Local Credit Course 091031(2) Reading II 9-12 ½ Reading below grade level
Reading II SL 9-12 ½ ESL Students 091041(2) Reading II (D) 9-12 ½ Meet Dyslexia criteria 991031(2) Reading II (LC) 9-12 ½ Local Credit Course 001051(2) Reading III 9-12 ½ Reading below grade level
Reading III SL 9-12 ½ ESL Students 001061(2) Reading III (D) 9-12 ½ Meet Dyslexia criteria 901051(2) Reading III (LC) 9-12 ½ Local Credit Course
071033 College Readiness and Study Skills 9-12 ½ None
DUAL ENROLLMENT: Student who enters Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the respective End of Course assessment.
COL
Campuses have the option of offering Dual Enrollment courses combined with the matching AP course or as a standalone. If the dual
enrollment course is combined with the matching AP course, the AP curriculum will be followed. If the dual enrollment course is a stand
alone, the college dual enrollment curriculum will be followed.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION:
READING: (A maximum of three credits of reading (selected from Reading I, II, or III) may be offered for state graduation
elective credit for identified students in need of additional reading instruction)
JOURNALISM (Newspaper): MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½-3 CREDITS (Must have Instructor‘s Approval)
071101(2) Journalism 9-12 ½ Competed or concurrently enrolled in English I
091111(2) Advanced Journalism Newspaper I 10-12 ½ 1 credit Journalism
001121(2) Advanced Journalism 11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism (Newspaper) Newspaper II
Specialized Writing
041131(2) Advanced Journalism Newspaper III 12 ½ 3 credits Journalism (Newspaper) 971101(2) Journalism LC 9-12 ½ Journalism
991111(2) Advanced Journalism Newspaper LC 10-12 ½ 1 credit Journalism (Newspaper)
901121(2) Advanced Journalism Newspaper II Specialized
Writing LC
11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism (Newspaper)
941131(2) Advanced Journalism Newspaper III LC 12 ½ 3 credits Journalism (Newspaper)
JOURNALISM (Yearbook): MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½-3 CREDITS (Must have Instructor‘s Approval)
071141(2) Advanced Journalism Yearbook I 9-12 ½ Competed or concurrently enrolled in English I 091161(2) Photojournalism 10-12 ½ 1 credit Journalism 001171(2) Advanced Journalism Yearbook II Editing 11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism 001131(2) Advanced Journalism Yearbook III Editing 11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism 041131(2) Independent Study in Journalism 12 ½ 3 credits Journalism 971141(2) Advanced Journalism Yearbook LC 9-12 ½ 1 credit English 991161(2) Photojournalism LC 10-12 ½ 1 credit Journalism 001171(2) Advanced Journalism Yearbook II Editing LC 11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism 041131(2) Independent Study in Journalism LC 12 ½ 3 credits Journalism 091201(2) Advanced Journalism Literary Magazine I 10-12 ½ 1 credit English 091301(2) Advanced Journalism Literary Magazine II 11-12 ½ 1 credit Journalism 091401(2) Advanced Journalism Literary Magazine III 11-12 ½ 2 credits Journalism 912011(2) Advanced Journalism Literary Magazine LC 10-12 ½ 1 credit English
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SPEECH: (1/2 CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION) 071303 Communication Applications 9-12 ½ None 300823 Professional Communication 9-12 ½ None
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH: MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1 TO 4 CREDITS.
271841(2) French I 9-12 ½ None 271821(2) French I PreAP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271851(2) French II 9-12 ½ French I 271861(2) French II PreAP 9-12 ½ French I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271871(2) French III 9-12 ½ French II 271831(2) French III PreAP 9-12 ½ French II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271881(2) French AP (Language) 9-12 ½ French III & Meet AP Criteria
ITALIAN: MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1 TO 4 CREDITS 271801(2) Italian I 9-12 ½ None 271811(2) Italian II 9-12 ½ Italian I
273071/2 Italian III 9-12 ½ Italian II
LATIN: MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1 TO 4 CREDITS 271891(2) Latin I 9-12 ½ None 272301(2) Latin I PreAP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271901(2) Latin II 9-12 ½ Latin I 272311(2) Latin II PreAP 9-12 ½ Latin I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271911(2) Latin III 9-12 ½ Latin II 272321(2) Latin III PreAP 9-12 ½ Latin II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 272071(2) Latin AP Vergil 9-12 ½ Latin III & Meet AP Criteria 272081(2) Latin AP (Literature) 9-12 ½ Latin III & Meet AP Criteria
SPANISH: MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1 TO 4 CREDITS.
Students who pass the AP Spanish Language exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5 will be awarded high school credit for Spanish I Pre-AP, Spanish II Pre-
AP, Spanish III Pre-AP, and AP Spanish Language: a total of 4 high school credits (grade weight and grade point average will not be awarded to these
courses except for the AP Spanish Language course). Students who fail the AP Spanish Language course but pass the AP Exam with a 3, 4, or 5 will be
awarded credit for Spanish I Pre-AP, Spanish II Pre-AP and Spanish III Pre-AP. In instances where a student already received prior credit for any Spanish level course, credit will be awarded for the next appropriate level. Students who do not pass the AP Spanish Language exam (scores of 1 or 2),
but pass the class with a grade of 70 or better will receive high school credit only for the course. (Use AP Spanish form on page 157 to report/post
grades.)
Note: Beginning with school year 2012-2013, in order to successfully comply with the TEA mandated electronic exchange of records (TREX) with colleges and universities, the following conversions will be used to post the AP Spanish Language scores/credits on high school transcripts:
3=90, 4=95, and 5=100. (AP Spanish Language score grades will not be included in GPA calculations.)
271971(2) Spanish I 9-12 ½ None 271921(2) Spanish I SL 9-12 ½ Non-Spanish Speakers 271701(2) Spanish I PreAP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 271981(2) Spanish II 9-12 ½ Spanish I 271931(2) Spanish II SL 9-12 ½ Spanish I SL 271991(2) Spanish II PreAP 9-12 ½ Spanish I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 272001(2) Spanish III 9-12 ½ Spanish II 271941(2) Spanish III SL 9-12 ½ Spanish II SL 272021(2) Spanish IV 9-12 ½ Spanish III 272011(2) Spanish AP Language 9-12 ½ Spanish II or III & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 202041(2) Spanish AP Literature 9-12 ½ Spanish Language AP & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 202031(2) 202051(2)_________________________
Spanish Cultural Topics I Spanish Cultural Topics II
9-12 10
½ ½
Spanish Literature AP & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria Spanish Cultural Topics II
GERMAN: MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1 TO 4 CREDITS 272041(2) German I 9-12 ½ None 273041(2) German I PreAP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 272051(2) German II 9-12 ½ German I 273051(2) German II PreAP 9-12 ½ German I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 273001(2) German III 9-12 ½ German II 273061(2) German III PreAP 9-12 ½ German II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 272091(2) German AP (Language) 9-12 ½ German III & Meet AP Criteria
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COL011(2) Spanish Language 9-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria COL021(2) Spanish Literature 9-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria
EC0071/2 052111(2) Algebra I 9 ½ None EC0081/2 012131(2) Algebra I GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0091/2 052121(2) Algebra I PreAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade
Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION: Foreign Language * CBE971(2) Spanish I 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry Purposes ONLY. CBE981(2) Spanish II 9-12 ½ CBE001(2) Spanish III 9-12 ½ CBE031(2) German I 9-12 ½ None CBE041(2) German II 9-12 ½ German I CBE051(2) German III 9-12 ½ German II CBE061(2) French I 9-12 ½ None CBE071(2) French II 9-12 ½ French I CBE081(2) French III 9-12 ½ French II
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION FOR ACCELERATION: Precursor Credit Awarded MS/HS Spanish Language AP Program*
CBA001(2) Spanish I PreAP 8-12 ½ Section 500 for MS and Section 900 for HS CBA011(2) CBA021(2)
Spanish II PreAP Spanish III PreAP
8-12 8-12
½ ½
*Section for Data Entry Use ONLY
CBA041(2) Spanish Language AP* 8-12 ½ *Use for students who take AP Exam ONLY Note: Beginning with school year 2012-2013, in order to successfully comply with the TEA mandated electronic exchange of records (TREX) with colleges and universities, the following conversions will be used to post the AP Spanish Language scores/credits on high school
transcripts: 3=90, 4=95, and 5=100. (AP Spanish Language score grades will not be included in GPA calculations.)
OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGES: (To identify out-of-district foreign languages not specified for the course. listing guide)*
273011(2) Other Foreign Language I 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry Purposes ONLY 273021(2) Other Foreign Language II 9-12 ½ 273031(2) Other Foreign Language III 9-12 ½
THE FOLLOWING FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1
CREDIT)Students must meet the college admission criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual
Enrollment teachers must meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach the course.
MATHEMATICS Students who plan to take Calculus or Advanced Mathematics courses in their senior year should plan on taking Algebra II and Geometry concurrently in their sophomore year, except for students who failed STAAR Math the previous year. (This does not apply
for students who received credit for Algebra I in grade 8).
For eligible English language learners (ELLs) grades 3-8 and high school, plans are being made for the development of computer-based
linguistically accommodated versions of STAAR, currently referred to as STAAR L. TELPAS will be adjusted as needed to ensure a
strong link between academic language proficiency as defined by TELPAS and academic achievement as defined by STAAR.
ALGEBRA I: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
Students whose transcripts indicate successful completion of middle school Algebra I, (532751(2), 532761(2), and/or 532771(2) must
be awarded one high school graduation credit and are eligible for the following Algebra II and/or Geometry courses.
ALGEBRA II: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In
addition, students must pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the
college readiness component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN. EC0101/2 082161(2) Algebra II 10-12 ½ Algebra I
EC0291/2 092181(2) Algebra II GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria
EC0111/2 092171(2) Algebra II PreAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
*May be taken concurrently with Geometry by student planning to take advanced math classes in senior year.
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CBE111(2) Algebra I 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry purposes ONLY CBE161(2) Algebra II 9-12 ½ CBE221(2) Geometry 9-12 ½ CBE351(2) Mathematical Models with Applications 9-12 ½ CBE921(2) Pre-Calculus 9-12 ½
EC0131/2 072851(2) Biology 9-11 ½ None EC0141/2 012871(2) Biology GT 9-11 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0151/2 072861(2) Biology PreAP 9-11 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 092891(2) Biology AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
GEOMETRY: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
EC0261/2 092221(2) *Geometry 9-12 ½ Algebra I
EC0271/2 052241(2) *Geometry GT 9-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria
EC0281/2 092231(2) *Geometry PreAP 9-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
*May be taken concurrently with Algebra II by student planning to take advanced math classes in senior year
PRECALCULUS: 092271(2) Pre-Calculus 10-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry 002371(2) Pre-Calculus GT 10-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry & Meet GT Criteria
092281(2) Pre-Calculus PreAP 10-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
CALCULUS (AP): MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½-2 CREDITS. Pre-Calculus is a prerequisite for Calculus. The Calculus AB (002320)
AP examination covers differential and integral calculus topics that are typically included in an introductory Calculus I college course. The Calculus
BC (002330) AP exam covers the Calculus AB topics as well as advanced topics in integral calculus, sequences, and series. The Calculus BC AP
topics are typically included in two-semester sequence (Calculus I and II) at the college level. It is the district‘s recommendation that students
planning to take the Calculus AB AP exam enroll for 3 semesters of Calculus, to include 002331.
002321(2) Calculus AB AP 11-12 ½ Pre-Calculus
002331(2) Calculus BC AP 11-12 ½ Calculus AB AP
OTHER MATH COURSES: THESE COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR 1
CREDIT 9-12 ½ Algebra I and (Cannot be taken after Algebra
002351(2) Mathematical Models with Applications II)
002361(2) AP Statistics 11-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry; Meet PreAP/AP
Criteria
002381(2) *Independent Study in Mathematics 11-12 ½ Research/Project DAP Candidates ONLY
301631(2) Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
12 ½ Algebra II
301641(2) Engineering Mathematics (Robotics) 12 ½ Algebra II
301651(2) Statistics and Risk Management 12 ½ Algebra II
* Students who enroll in this class must produce an original research project for DAP purposes.
THE FOLLOWING MATH COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1 CREDIT)* Students
must meet the college admission criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must meet
the college criteria to be eligible to teach the course. Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take
the respective End of Course assessment.
COL221(2) Algebra II 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet College Criteria COL211(2) Pre-Calculus 10-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry & Meet College Criteria COL201(2) Calculus (INSTRUMTH) 11-12 ½ Pre-Calculus & Meet College Criteria COL251(2) Statistics 11-12 ½ Pre-Calculus & Meet College Criteria *If the DE course is paired with an AP course then the teacher must meet the college and district criteria to be eligible to teach the course.
Campuses have the option of offering Dual Enrollment courses combined with the matching AP course or as a standalone. If the dual
enrollment course is combined with the matching AP course, the AP curriculum will be followed. If the dual enrollment course is a stand
alone, the college dual enrollment curriculum will be followed.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
INTEGRATED PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY:
SCIENCE
072821(2 Integrated Physics/Chemistry 10 ½ None
Note: IPC cannot be taken after successful completion of Chemistry, Physics or any AP Science course.
BIOLOGY: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
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EC0361/2
EC0371/2 092911(2) Chemistry
092931(2) Chemistry GT 10-12
10-12 ½
½ One unit of high school science & Algebra I
Algebra I & Biology (concurrent enrollment in 2nd year of math; Meet GT Criteria EC0381/2 092921(2) Chemistry PreAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology (concurrent enrollment in
2nd year of math: Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 002951(2) Chemistry AP 11-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology (concurrent enrollment in
2nd year of math: Meet PreAP/AP Criteria OTHER SCIENCES: 002901(2) *Environmental Systems 11-12 ½ Biology and IPC 002911(2) Environmental Systems AP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & 1 unit of high school science; Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 002961(2) Aquatic Science 10-12 ½ Science Chemistry or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 000651(2) Astronomy 11-12 ½ One unit of high school science 301521(2) Scientific Research and Design* 10-12 ½ Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C) & Research/Project
Candidates ONLY DAP Candidates ONLY
301351(2) Forensic Science 11-12 ½ Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C) 301531(2) Engineering Design and Problem Solving 11-12 ½ Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics. 300431(2) Advanced Animal Science 12 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics and a minimum of 2 credits in the Agri. POS 300461(2) Advanced Plant and Soil Science 12 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics and a minimum of 2 credits in the Agri. POS 301231(2) Food Science 12 ½ Hospitality Services
301151(2) Anatomy & Physiology 11-12 ½ Biology/ Chemistry
EC0391/2 003011(2) Physics 11-12 ½ Algebra I EC0401/2 003031(2) Physics GT 11-12 ½ Algebra I Meet GT Criteria EC0411/2 003021(2) Physics PreAP 11-12 ½ Algebra I Meet PrerAP/AP Criteria 003061(2) Physics B AP 11-12 ½ Completion of 2 units of high school science and concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus; Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 003071(2) Physics C AP 12 ½ Completion of 2 units of high school science and concurrent enrollment in Calculus; Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
CBE851(2) Biology 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry purposes ONLY CBE911(2) Chemistry 9-12 ½ CBE011(2) Physics 10-12 ½
CHEMISTRY: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
PHYSICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Physics End of Course assessment.
30151(2) Principles of Technology
Note: Does not count for Physics under DAP
10-12 ½ one unit of high school science and
Algebra I; students must meet the 40%
laboratory and fieldwork requirement identified in §74.3(b)(2)(C)
THE FOLLOWING SCIENCE COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1 CREDIT) Students
must meet the college admission criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must
meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach the course. Students who enter Grade 9 in and after and after 2011-2012 are required to take the respective End of Course assessment.
COL301(2) Biology 10-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria & Biology,
Chemistry & Physics COL311(2) Chemistry 10-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria COL321(2) Physics 11-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria COL331(2) Astronomy 11-12 ½ Meet college admission criteria CREDIT BY EXAMINATION:
CBE821(2) IPC 9-12 ½ *Environmental Systems course will be offered to incoming 9
th grade in the school year 2013 – 2014.
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EC0231/2 173381(2) World History 10-12 ½ World Geography EC0421/2 173401(2) World History GT 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0431/2 173391(2) World History PreAP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 173361(2) World History AP
10-12
½
World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
AP33361(2) World History AP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Earn a 3, 4 or 5 on AP Exam
EC0441/2 173271(2) U.S. History 11-12 ½ World Geography EC0451/2 173291(2) U.S. History GT 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria 173301(2) *U.S. History AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
103443 U.S. Government AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 148983 Microeconomics AP 12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 148993 Macroeconomics AP 12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 108971(2) Human Geography AP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 103451(2) European History AP 12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 103461(2) Advanced Social Studies* 11-12 ½ DAP Candidates ONLY 103453 Sociology 11-12 ½ None 103483 Psychology 11-12 ½ None 108963 Psychology AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 108913 Special Topics: Bible Literacy (Old Testament) 9-12 ½ None 108923 Special Topics: Bible Literacy (New Testament) 9-12 ½ None
SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World
Geography
End of Course assessment EC0201/2 173331(2) World Geography 9-10 ½ None EC0211/2 173351(2) World Geography GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0221/2 173341(2) World Geography PreAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
WORLD HISTORY: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World History End of Course
assessment.
U.S. HISTORY: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
U.S. GOVERNMENT: (Recommended to be taken in grade 12).
103413 U.S. Government 11-12 ½ U.S. History 103433 U.S. Government GT 11-12 ½ U.S. History & Meet GT Criteria 103313 U.S. Government PreAP 11-12 ½ U.S. History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
ECONOMICS: (Recommended to be taken in grade 12). 108953 Economics 11-12 ½ U.S. History 148973 Economics GT 12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 148953 Economics PreAP 12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY. Students must meet the college
admission and/or AP criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must
meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach the course. Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to
take the respective End of Course assessment.
COL401(2) *U.S. History AP 11-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL431(2) Human Geography 9-10 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL413 US Government 11-12 ½ U.S. History & Meet College Admission Criteria COL423 US Government II COL423 Economics 11-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL453 Sociology 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL463 Psychology 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria *In case of low enrollment, Dual enrollment US History may only be paired with the US History AP course, no exceptions. The teacher
must meet the college and district criteria to be eligible to teach the course.
THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR ELECTIVE CREDIT. Students who enter Grade 9
in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the respective End of Course assessment.
* Students who enroll in this class must produce an original research project for DAP purposes.
** This course will meet the World Geography requirement for graduation if taken for one full credit.
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CBE484 Psychology 9-12 ½ *Use for Data Entry purposes ONLY CBE485 Sociology 9-12 ½ CBE414 U.S. Government 9-12 ½ CBE953 Economics (Free Enterprise Systems/Benefits) 9-12 ½ CBE271(2) U.S. History 9-12 ½ CBE331(2) World Geography 9-12 ½ CBE381(2) World History 9-12 ½
173753 Health Education 9-12 ½ None 173773 Health Quest 9-12 ½ None 173783 Advanced Health Education 11-12 ½ Health Education I
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION:
HEALTH HEALTH or HEALTH QUEST: ½ LOCAL CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTER GRADE 9 IN AND
AFTER 2010-2011 (May be satisfied by Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology--one credit, which may be satisfied
by Introduction to Health Science Technology, Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II.) These may be taken for
elective credit.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One Credit (1) The total number of allowable PE credits allowed for graduation is four (4) credits. The required credit may be selected from any combination of the following one half (½) credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness, Adventure/Outdoor
Education, Aerobic Activities, Team Sports, and Individual Sports. .In accordance with local district policy, PE credit may be earned
through participation in Athletics and JROTC. In accordance with district policy, up to one credit may be earned through participation in
Drill Team (1 credit), Marching Band (1 credit) and Cheerleading (1 credit). Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course more
than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned though any combination of substitutions.
Dance I-IV, fine arts TEKS based courses will no longer be allowable substitutions for PE.
On May 24, 2010, SBOE officially voted yes to allow students who entered Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 who are enrolled
in two or three credit career and technical education work based learning courses to waive the PE credit requirement.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION IS 1 CREDIT
274203 Foundations of Personal Fitness 9-12 ½ None COL203 Foundations of Personal Fitness DE 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria 274205 Adventure/Outdoor Education 9-12 ½ Foundations of Personal Fitness 274207 Individual Sports 9-12 ½ Foundations of Personal Fitness 274209 Team Sports 9-12 ½ Foundations of Personal Fitness 274213 Aerobic Activities 9-12 ½ Foundations of Personal Fitness 274311(2) Adapted PE (Leisure and Recreation) 9-12 LC ARD Approval 274215 Foundations of Personal Fitness (Adapted PE) 9-12 LC ARD Approval 274217 Adventure/Outdoor Education (Adapted PE) 9-12 LC ARD Approval 274219 Aerobic Activities (Adapted PE) 9-12 LC ARD Approval 274223 Individual Sports (Adapted PE) 9-12 LC ARD Approval 274225 Team Sports (Adapted PE) 9-12 LC ARD Approval Note: Students enrolled in ROTC, Cheerleading, or Dance should not be enrolled in a PE class.
ATHLETICS: May be counted as PE credit if taken during the regular class periods and scheduled for regular PE activities. 213801(2) Football I 9 ½ Athletics I-IV may be substituted for any credit 293811(2) Football II 10-12 ½
293821(2) Football III 11-12 ½
973821(2) Football IV 11-12 ½
213841(2) Boys Basketball I 9 ½
013841(2) Boys Basketball II 10-12 ½
293851(2) Boys Basketball III 11-12 ½
973851(2) Boys Basketball IV 11-12 ½
213871(2) Girls Basketball I 9 ½
013871(2) Girls Basketball II 10-12 ½
293881(2) Girls Basketball III 11-12 ½
973881(2) Girls Basketball IV 11-12 ½
earned but not to exceed one credit per school year.
A student may not receive credit for a physical
education course more than once
213901(2) Tennis I 9 ½
293911(2) Tennis II 10-12 ½
293921(2) Tennis III 11-12 ½
973921(2) Tennis IV 11-12 ½
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Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade
Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
273941(2) Golf I 9 ½
073941(2) Golf II 10-12 ½
023941(2) Golf III 11-12 ½ 973941(2) Golf IV 11-12 ½
273961(2) Track I 9-12 ½
073961(2) Track II 10-12 ½
023961(2) Track III 11-12 ½
973961(2) Track IV 11-12 ½
274001(2) Cross-Country Track I 9 ½
074001(2) Cross-Country Track II 10-12 ½
294001(2) Cross-Country Track III 11-12 ½
974001(2) Cross-Country Track IV 11-12 ½
274021(2) Boys Baseball I 9 ½
294031(2) Boys Baseball II 10-12 ½
294041(2) Boys Baseball III 11-12 ½
974021(2) Boys Baseball IV 11-12 ½
274041(2) Swimming I 9 ½
294051(2) Swimming II 10-12 ½
294061(2) Swimming III 11-12 ½
974041(2) Swimming IV 11-12 ½
274061(2) Volleyball I 9 ½
294081(2) Volleyball II 10-12 ½
294091(2) Volleyball III 11-12 ½
974061(2) Volleyball IV 11-12 ½
274081(2) Boys Soccer I 9 ½
074081(2) Boys Soccer II 10-12 ½
014081(2) Boys Soccer III 11-12 ½
974081(2) Boys Soccer IV 11-12 ½
074051(2) Girls Soccer I 9 ½
074061(2) Girls Soccer II 10-12 ½
074071(2) Girls Soccer III 11-12 ½
974131(2) Girls Soccer IV 11-12 ½
274101(2) Girls Softball I 9 ½
074101(2) Girls Softball II 10-12 ½
014101(2) Girls Softball III 11-12 ½
974101(2) Girls Softball IV 11-12 ½
974151(2) Power Lifting I 9 ½
974161(2) Power Lifting II 10-12 ½
974171(2) Power Lifting III 11-12 ½
974181(2) Power Lifting IV 11-12 ½
980051(2) Student Trainers (LC) (9-12) ½
BEGINNING & PERFORMING DRILL: Only Beginning Drill I and Performing Drill I count as PE credit. These courses maybe double coded with fine
arts dance classes to fulfill the PE credit.
274271(2) Beginning Drill Team I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
274241(2) Beginning Drill Team II (LC) 9-12 ½ Beginning Drill Team I
274281(2) Performance Drill Team I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
274251(2) Performance Drill Team II (LC) 9-12 ½ Performance Drill Team I
CHEERLEADING/PE EQUIVALENT: Only Cheerleading I counts as PE credit.
280001(2) Cheerleading I/PE Equivalent 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
280011(2) Cheerleading II (LC) 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
980021(2) Cheerleading III (LC) 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
980031(2) Cheerleading IV (LC) 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½ - 1 CREDIT 398061(2) Computer Science I 10-12 ½ Algebra I 398071(2) Computer Science II 10-12 ½ Computer Science I Digital Design and Media Production 9-12 ½ None 406801(2) Web Mastering 9-12 ½ None
JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICES TRAINING CORPS (J.R.O.T.C.)
J.R.O.TC. students may receive up to 4 state elective credits for ROTC. Only JROTC I counts for PE credit.
277951(2) JROTC I 9-12 ½ None 277961(2) JROTC II 9-12 ½ JROTC I 277971(2) JROTC III 9-12 ½ JROTC II 247981(2) JROTC IV 9-12 ½ JROTC III 278001(2) JROTC LC 9-12 ½ Instructor‘s Recommendation
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Career and Technical Education
Notes
Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment courses require that the student meet the college admission criteria before they are enrolled. Teachers must also meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach the Dual Enrollment course.
Advanced Technical Credit (ATC)/State Articulated Credit Courses All Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) courses providing state articulated credit are identified by (A) in the course description. Teachers must also meet ATC certification requirements to offer ATC credit. Students must complete at
least one ATC course in 11th or 12th grade in order to receive any ATC credit.
Project Lead the Way All campuses providing Project Lead the Way Program courses must not provide other programs, activities, or student internships that will interfere, substitute for, or reduce student contact time in connection with the PLTW Program.
All campuses providing Project Lead the Way Program courses will meet certification status after the year of each high school site’s participation in the Project Lead the Way Program. Other Notes
Some courses provide an opportunity for Industry Certification. Students must apply and meet respective program certification criteria.
Principles of Technology will satisfy Physics (equivalent) credit under the recommended graduation plan (Chapter 74.63).
Sections of Career & Technical Education courses for the Disabled (CTED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) can be formed as needed.
900821(2) CTED Data Entry ARD Decision 900831(2) CTED Business Information Management I ARD Decision
All students that would like to participate in Career Preparation paid positions must be 16 years of age.
On May 24, 2010, SBOE officially voted yes to allow students who entered Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 who are enrolled in two or three credit career and technical education work based learning courses to waive the PE credit requirement.
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District Career and Technical Education
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Animal Systems COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300401(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-12 ½ None 300411(2) Equine Science 10-12 ½ Principles of Agriculture, Food
& Natural Resources 300421(2) Veterinary Medical Applications 11-12 ½ Equine Science or Livestock 300431(2) Advanced Animal Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science) 12 ½ Minimum of 2 POS courses 300501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 12 1 Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Plant Systems COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300401(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-12 ½ None 301831(2) Horticulture Science 10-12 ½ Principles of Agriculture, Food
& Natural Resources 300450(2) Landscape Design & Turf Grass Management 10-12 ½ Principles & Elements of Floral
Design 300443 Principles & Elements of Floral Design 11-12 ½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
300461(2) Advanced Plant & Soil Science 12 1 2 Agriculture Credits 300501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 12 1 Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Agriculture Mechanics COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300401(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-12 ½ None 300493 Agriculture Power Systems 10-12 1 Principles of Agriculture, Food
& Natural Resources 300471(2) Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies 10-12 ½ Minimum of 1 POS Credit
347353 Agriculture Facilities Design & Fabrication 11-12 1 Agriculture Power Systems or
Agriculture Mechanics & Metal
Technologies 300501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 11-12 1 Minimum of 2 POS courses
Architecture & Construction
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Mill & Cabinet Making Technology COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300821(2) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 9-12 ½ None
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300831(2) Business Information Management I 9-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing & Finance 300671(2) Mill & Cabinet Making Technology 10-12 1 Business Information
Management I 300601(2) Practicum in Construction Management 12 1 ½ Mill & Cabinet Making
Technology 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS Courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Architectural Design COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300511(2) Principles of Architecture & Construction 9-12 ½ None 300551(2) Architectural Design 10-12 ½ Principles of Architecture &
Construction 300561(2) Advanced Architectural Design 11-12 1 Architectural Design 300571(2) Practicum in Architectural Design 12 1 Advanced Architectural Design
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Construction Technology COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300511(2) Principles of Architecture & Construction 9-12 ½ None 300581(2) Construction Technology 10-12 ½ Principles of Architecture &
Construction
300591(2) Advanced Construction Technology 11-12 1 Construction Technology 300601(2) Practicum in Construction Management 12 1 Advanced Construction
Technology
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Audio & Video Production COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300691(2) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 9-12 ½ None 300741(2) Audio & Video Production 10-12 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V
Technology & Communications 300841(2) Advanced Audio & Video Production 11-12 1 Audio Video Production 300781(2) Practicum in Audio Video Production 12 1 Advanced Audio Video
Production 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Animation COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300691(2) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 9-11 ½ None 300791(2) Graphic Design Illustration 10-12 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V
Technology & Communications 300701(2) Animation 11-12 1 Graphic Design Illustration 300731(2) Advanced Animation 12 1 Animation
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Graphic Design Illustration COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300691(2) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 9-12 ½ None
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300791(2) Graphic Design Illustration 10-12 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V
Technology & Communications 300801(2) Advanced Graphic Design Illustration 11-12 1 Graphic Design Illustration 300811(2) Practicum in Graphic Design Illustration 12 1 Advanced Graphic Design
Illustration
Business Management & Administration
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Business Management COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300821(2) (A) Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 9-12 ½ None 300861(2) Human Resources Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing and Finance 300881(2) Virtual Business 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing and Finance 300760(2) (A) Business Law 11-12 ½ Principles of Business, Human Marketing and Finance
300891(2) (A) Business Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Business, Virtual Business or Human Marketing and Finance
300871(2) Practicum in Business Management 12 1 Minimum of 2 POS courses 301770(2) Career Preparation 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Business Information Management COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300821(2) (A) Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 9-12 ½ None 300831(2) (A) Business Information Management I 9-12 ½ None 300751(2) (A) Business Information Management II 10-11 ½ Business Information
Management I 300951(2) (A) Accounting I 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Information Marketing and Finance 300871(2) Practicum in Business Management 12 1 Minimum of 2 POS courses 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
Education & Training
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Education & Training COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300901(2) Principles of Education & Training 9-12 ½ None 300911(2) Human Growth & Development 10-12 ½ Principles of Education &
Training 300921(2) Instructional Practices in Education & Training 11-12 1 Human Growth & development 300931(2) Practicum in Education & Training 12 1 Instructional Practices in
Education & Training 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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Finance
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Banking and Finance COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300821(2) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 9-12 ½ None 300941(2) (A) Banking & Financial Services 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing and Finance 300943 Money Matters 9-12 ½ None
301741(2) Securities and Investments 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing, and Finance 300951(2) (A) Accounting I 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing, and Finance 300961(2) (A) Accounting II 12 ½ Accounting I 300871(2) Practicum in Business Management 12 1 Miniumum of 2 POS courses 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Miniumum of 2 POS courses
Government & Public Administration
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Political Science COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300971(2) Principles of Government & Public Administration 9-12 ½ None 300981(2) Political Science I 10-12 ½ Principles of Government &
Public Administration 300991(2) Political Science II 11-12 ½ Political Science I 301091(2) Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government 12 1 Political Science II 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Public Management & Administration COURSE #
300971(2) COURSE DESCRIPTION Principles of Government & Public Administration
GR 9-12
CR ½
PREREQUISITES None
301001(2)
301081(2)
Public Management & Administration
National Security
10-12
11-12
½
½
Principles of Government & Public Administration Public Management &
301091(2)
Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government
12
1
Administration National Security
301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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Health Science
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Health Science COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301101(2) (A) Principles of Health Science 9-11 ½ None
347343 Medical Terminology 10-12 ½ Principles of Health Science 074223 Pathophysiology 10-12 ½ Principles of Health Science
301121(2) (A) Health Science 11-12 1 Medical Terminology/
Pathosphysiology
301131(2) Practicum in Health Science I or 12 1 Health Science and Acceptance into Certification Program 301141(2) Practicum in Health Science II 12 1 Health Science
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES PLW161(2) Principles of Biomedical Science 9 ½ None PLW171(2) Human Body Systems 10 ½ Principles of Biomedical
Science PLW181(2) Medical Interventions 11 ½ Human Body Systems PLW191(2) Biomedical Innovations 12 ½ Medical Interventions
Hospitality and Tourism
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Restaurant Management COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301161(2) Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 9-11 ½ None 301171(2) (A) Restaurant Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Hospitality and
Tourism 301211(2) (A) Hospitality Services 11-12 1 Restaurant Management 301191(2) (A) Culinary Arts 11-12 1 Restaurant Management OR
Travel & Tourism Management 301201(2) Practicum in Culinary Arts 12 1 Culinary Arts 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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Human Services
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Cosmetology COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
300821(2) (A) Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance 9-12 ½ None
300831(2) (A) Business Information Management I or 9-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing and Finance 300891(2) (A) Business Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Business,
Marketing and Finance 301241(2) Cosmetology I 11-12 1 ½ Acceptance into
Into certification program 301251(2) Cosmetology II 12 1 ½ Cosmetology I
Information Technology
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Digital & Interactive Multimedia COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301261(2) (A) Principles of Information Technology 9-12 ½ None 301301(2) (A) Digital & Interactive Multimedia 10-12 ½ Principles of Information
Technology 301281(2) Telecommunications & Networking 11-12 1 Web Technologies 301311(2) (A) Web Technologies 11-12 ½ Digital & Interactive
Multimedia 301911(2) Research IT Solutions 11-12 1 Web Technologies or
Telecommunications &
Networking
301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Computer Maintenance COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301261(2) (A) Principles of Information Technology 9-12 ½ None 301271(2) (A) Computer Maintenance 10-12 ½ Principles of IT 301281(2) (A) Telecommunications & Networking 11-12 1 Computer Maintenance Or Digital Imaging 301291(2) Computer Technician 11-12 Telecommunications & Networking
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Services
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Correctional Services COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301331(2) (A) Law Enforcement I 10-12 ½ Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
301371(2) (A) Correctional Services 11-12 ½ Law Enforcement I 301341(2) Law Enforcement II 12 1 Law Enforcement I 301391(2) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 12 1 Correctional Services 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Security Services COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
9-12 ½ None
301331(2) (A) Law Enforcement I 10-12 ½ Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
301381(2) Security Services 11-12 ½ Law Enforcement I 301391(2) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections &
Security 12 1 Security Services
301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Forensic Science COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
9-12 ½ None
301331(2) (A) Law Enforcement I 10-12 ½ Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
301351(2) Forensic Science (RHSP 4th Science) 11-12 ½ Law Enforcement I 301341(2) (A) Law Enforcement II 12 1 Law Enforcement I 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Law Studies COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
9-12 ½ None
301331(2) (A) Law Enforcement I 10-12 ½ Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
301361(2) (A) Court Systems and Practices 11-12 ½ Law Enforcement I 301391(2) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections &
Security*
301770(2) Career Preparation I
12 1 Court Systems and Practices 11-12 1 ½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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Manufacturing
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Manufacturing COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301401(2) Principles of Manufacturing 9-12 ½ None 301431(2) (A) Precision Metal Manufacturing 10-12 ½ Principles of Manufacturing 301441(2) (A) Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing 11-12 1 Precision Metal Manufacturing 301451(2) Practicum in Manufacturing 12 1 Advanced Precision Metal
Manufacturing 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Welding COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301401(2) Principles of Manufacturing 9-12 ½ None 301431(2) Welding 10-12 ½ Principles of Manufacturing 301441(2) Advanced Welding 11-12 1 Welding 301451(2) Practicum in Manufacturing 12 1 Advanced Precision Metal
Manufacturing 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Engineering COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
PLW101(2) PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 9-12 ½ None PLW111(2) PLTW Principles of Engineering 10-12 ½ PLTW Introduction to
Engineering PLW121(2) PLTW Digital Electronics 11-12 ½ PLTW Principles of Engineering PLW131(2) PLTW Engineering Design and Development 12 ½ PLTW Digital Electronics PLW141(2) PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture 12 ½ PLTW Digital Electronics PLW151(2) PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing 12 ½ PLTW Digital Electronics 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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PROGRAM OF STUDY: Engineering Design & Presentation COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301501(2) Concepts of Engineering & Technology 9-12 ½ None 301551(2) Engineering Design & Presentation 10-12 ½ Concepts of Engineering &
Technology 301561(2) Advanced Engineering Design & Presentation 11-12 1 Engineering Design &
Presentation 301541(2) Practicum in STEM 12 1 Advanced Engineering Design &
Presentation 301770(2)) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Architectural Engineering COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301551(2) Engineering Design & Presentation 10-12 ½ None 300551(2) Architectural Design 10-12 ½ Engineering Design &
Presentation 301561(2) Advanced Engineering Design & Presentation 11-12 1 Architectural Design 301561(2) Advanced Architectural Design 11-12 1 Advanced Engineering Design &
Presentation 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Automotive Technology COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301571(2) Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 9-12 ½ None 300721(2) Energy, Power & Transportation Systems 10-12 ½ Principles of Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics 301581(2) Automotive Technology 11-12 1 Principles of Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics 301591(2) (A) Advanced Automotive Technology 12 1 Automotive Technology 301621(2) Practicum in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 1 Advanced Automotive Tech 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
PROGRAM OF STUDY: Collision Repair Technology COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES
301571(2) Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 9-12 ½ None 300721(2) Energy, Power & Transportation Systems 10-12 ½ Principles of Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics 301601(2) Collision Repair & Refinishing 11-12 1 Principles of Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics 301611(2) Advanced Collision Repair & Refinishing 12 1 Collision Repair & Refinishing 301621(2) Practicum in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 1 Advanced Collision Repair &
Refinishing 301770(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1-1½ Minimum of 2 POS courses
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Recommended Career & Technical Education CORE
and Elective Courses Common to All Programs of Study
COURSE #
COURSE DESCRIPTION
GR
CR
PREREQUISITES
301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Sci) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I 300823 Professional Communications (Speech) 9-12 ½ None
301641(2) Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II 301521(2) Sci Research and Design (RHSP/DAP-4th Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Physics 301661(2) Eng Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP-4th Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Physics 316821(2) Career Preparation I 11-12 1–1 ½ Minimum of 2 POS courses 301780(2) Career Preparation II 11-12 1–1 ½ Minimum of 2 POS courses 301651(2) Statistics & Risk Management (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II 300711(2) Problems and Solutions 12 ½ None 301231(2) Food Science (4th Science) 11-12 ½ Principles of Hospitality and
Tourism; 3 credits in Science 300943 Money Matters 9-12 ½ None
301351(2) Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science) 12 ½ Principles of Technology
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HANNA HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY 301510 Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Science)
300823 Professional Communications (Speech)
301640 Engineering Math
301770 Career Preparation I (10-14 HRS)
301780 Career Preparation II (15+ HRS)
300943 Money Matters ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALITY & TOURISM:
Architectural Design
300510 Principles of Architecture & Construction
Restaurant Management
301160 Principles of Hospitality & Tourism 300550 Architectural Design
301170 Restaurant Management
300560 Advanced Architectural Design
301190 Culinary Arts
300570 Practicum in Architectural Design
301200 Practicum in Culinary Arts
Construction Technology
HUMAN SERVICES: Cosmetology
300510 Principles of Architecture & Construction
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300580 Construction Technology
300830 Business Information Management I
300590 Adv Construction Technology 301240 Cosmetology I
300600 Practicum in Construction Management
301250 Cosmetology II
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Business Information Management
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Digital & Interactive Multimedia
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300750 Business Information Management II or
300950 Accounting I
300870 Practicum in Business Management
301260 Principles of Information Technology
301300 Digital & Interactive Media
301280 Telecommunications & Networking
301310 Web Technologies
EDUCATION & TRAINING: LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS /SECURITY SERVICE
Education & Training Correctional Services
300900 Principles of Education & Training
301320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
300910 Human Growth & Development
301330 Law Enforcement I
300920 Instructional Practice in Education & Training
301370 Correctional Services
300930 Practicum in Education & Training 301340 Law Enforcement II or
FINANCE: Banking & Finance 301390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec.
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)
300940 Banking & Financial Services Law Studies 300950 Accounting I
301320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
300960 Accounting II or
301330 Law Enforcement I
300870 Practicum in Business Management 301360 Court Systems & Practices
HEALTH SCIENCE: Health Science 301390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec
301100 Principles of Health Science 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)
374223 Pathophysiology and
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
347343 Medical Terminology Automotive Technology
301120 Health Science
301570 Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
301130 Practicum in Health Science I (Certification) or
300720 Energy, Power, & Transportation Systems
301140 Practicum in Health Science II
301580 Automotive Technology
301150 Anatomy & Physiology (4th Science) 301590 Advanced Automotive Technology
MANUFACTURING: Manufacturing Collision Repair Technology
301400 Principles of Manufacturing
301570 Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
301430 Precision Metal Manufacturing
300720 Energy, Power, & Transportation Systems
301440 Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing
301600 Collision Repair Refinishing
301450 Practicum in Manufacturing 301610 Advanced Collision Repair & Refinishing
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HANNA HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH: Engineering
PLW100 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) PLW110 Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
PLW130 Engineering Design and Development (PLTW) PLW140 Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)
301640 Engineering Math
H.I.T. "MAGNET" HANNA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MAGNET Digital & Interactive Media Network Systems
IT1260 Principles of Information Technology IT1260 Principles of Information Technology
IT1300 Digital & Interactive Media IT1270 Computer Maintenance (1 period)
IT1310 Web Technologies IT1280 Telecommunications & Networking
IT1900 Research in IT Solutions IT1900 Research in IT Solutions
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LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
301510 Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Science)
300823 Professional Communications
301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math)
301520 Scientific Research & Design (RHSP/DAP-4th Science)
301530 Engineering Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP- 4th Science)
301770 Career Preparation
301650 Statistics & Risk Management (RHSP/DAP-4th Math)
300943 Money Matters
ARCHIECHTURE & CONSTRUCTION
EDUCATION TRAINING Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology
300820 Principles of Business Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Management Information I
300670 Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology
300600 Practicum in Construction Management
Education and Training
300900 Principles of Education & Training
300910 Human Growth & Development
300920 Instructional Practice in Education & Training
300930 Practicum in Education & Training BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION HUMAN SERVICES
Business Management
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300860 Human Resources Management
300760 Business Law
300890 Business Management or
300870 Practicum in Business Management
Cosmetology
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I or
300890 Business Management
301240 Cosmetology I
301250 Cosmetology II FINANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Banking & Finance
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300940 Banking & Financial Services
300950 Accounting I
300960 Accounting II or
300870 Practicum in Business Management
Digital & Interactive Multimedia
301260 Principles of Information Tec hnology
301300 Digital & Interactive Multimedia
301310 Web Technologies (1 Period)
301280 Telecommunications & Networking
HEALTH SCIENCE LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, & SECURITY SERVICES Health Science
301100 Principles of Health Science
347343 Medical Terminology
374213 Pathophysiology
301120 Health Science
301130 Practicum in Health Science I or
301140 Practicum in Health Science II or
301770 Career Preparation I
Law Studies
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301360 Court Systems & Practices
301390 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
Forensic Science
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
301340 Law Enforcement II
Security Services
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301380 Security Services
301390 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
Correctional Services
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301370 Correctional Services
301390 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
Project Lead the Way
PLW170 Principles of Biomedical Science
PLW210 Biomedical Innovations
PLW190 Human Body Systems
PLW200 Medical Interventions
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LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
ARTS & A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION “MAGNET” Audio & Video Production
AV0690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
AV0740 Audio & Video Production
AV0840 Advanced Audio & Video Production
AV0780 Practicum in Audio & Video Production
Animation
AV0690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
AV0790 Graphic Design Illustration
AV0700 Animation
AV0730 Advanced Animation Graphic Design Illustration
AV0690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications AV0800 Advanced Graphic Design Illustration
AV0790 Graphic Design Illustration AV0810 Practicum in Graphic Design Illustration AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE “MAGNET”
Animal Systems
AG0400 Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
AG0410 Equine Science
AG0420 Veterinary Medical Applications
AG0430 Advanced Animal Science
AG0500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Plant Systems
AG0400 Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
AG0450 Landscape Design & Turf Grass Mgmt./Horticulture or
AG0440 Principles & Elements of Floral Design
AG0460 Advanced Plant & Soil Science
AG0500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Power Systems
AG0400 Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources AG1920 Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication
AG0490 Agricultural Power Systems AG0500 Practicum in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
AG0470 Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
301510 Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Science) 301770 Career Preparation I
300823 Professional Communications (Speech) 301780 Career Preparation II
301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 300943 Money Matters
301520 Scientific Research and Design (RHSP/DAP-4th Science) 301350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology
HEALTH SCIENCE: Health Science
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300670 Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology
300600 Practicum in Construction Management
301100 Principles of Health Science
347343 Medical Terminology
374223 Pathophysiology
301120 Health Science
301130 Practicum in Health Science I or
301140 Practicum in Health Science II
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Business Management
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300860 Human Resource Management
300760 Business Law
300890 Business Management or
300870 Practicum in Business Management
HUMAN SERVICES: Cosmetology
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
301240 Cosmetology I
301250 Cosmetology II
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Education and Training
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
300900 Principles of Education & Training
300910 Human Growth & Development
300920 Instructional Practice in Education & Training
300930 Practicum in Education & Training
Digital & Interactive Multimedia
301260 Principles of Information Technology
301300 Digital & Interactive Multimedia
301280 Telecommunications & Networking
301310 Web Technologies (1 Period)
Computer Maintenance
301260 Principles of Information Technology
301270 Computer Maintenance (1 period)
301280 Telecommunications & Networking
FINANCE: Banking & Finance
300820 Principal of Business, Marketing, & Finance
300940 Banking & Financial Services
300950 Accounting I
300960 Accounting II SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH:
Engineering Design & Presentation LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY SERVICES:
Security Services
300550 Architectural Design (1 period)
301550 Engineering Design & Presentation
301560 Advanced Engineering Design & Presentation
300560 Advanced Architectural Design (2 periods)
301130 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301380 Security Services
301350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
LAW "MAGNET"
Law Enforcement w/Forensic Science
LW1320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
LW1330 Law Enforcement I
LW1370 Correctional Services
LW1340 Law Enforcement II or
LW1390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec
300823 Professional Communications
300943 Money Matters
LW1350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
Law Studies w/Forensic Science
LW1320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
LW1330 Law Enforcement I
LW1360 Court Systems and Practices
LW1340 Law Enforcement II
LW0760 Business Law or
LW1390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec or
300823 Professional Communications
300943 Money Matters
LW1350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
EDUCATION "MAGNET" Education and Training
ET0900 Principles of Education & Training ET0920 Instructional Practice in Education & Training
ET0910 Human Growth & Development ET0930 Practicum in Education & Training
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GLADYS PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
301510 Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Science) 301530 Eng Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP-4th Science)
300823 Professional Communications (Speech) 301770 Career Preparation I
301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 301780 Career Preparation II
301520 Scientific Research and Design (RHSP/DAP-4th Science) 300943 Money Matters ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology at Lincoln Park
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM: Restaurant Management
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300670 Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology*
300600 Practicum in Construction Management*
0T1160 Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
301170 Restaurant Management
0T1190 Culinary Arts*
301200 Practicum in Culinary Arts*
301230 Food Science (RHSP/DAP-4th Science) ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS: HUMAN SERVICES: Audio & Video Production Cosmetology
300690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
300740 Audio & Video Production (1 period)
300700 Animation I
300840 Advanced Audio & Video Production*
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I or
300890 Business Management
301240 Cosmetology I**
301250 Cosmetology II** BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Business Information Management
LAW, PUBLIC, SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY SERVICES
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300750 Business Information Management II
300890 Business Management
300880 Virtual Business
Correctional Services
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301370 Correctional Services
301340 Law Enforcement II
FINANCE: Banking & Finance Forensic Science
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
0T0913 Banking & Financial Services ½
300943 Money Matters
300950 Accounting I
300960 Accounting II
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301360 Courts Systems & Practices
301340 Law Enforcement II
301350 Forensic Science (RSHP/DAP 4th Science)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : Computer Maintenance MANUFACTURING: Manufacturing
301260 Principles of Information Technology
301270 Computer Maintenance (1 Period)
301290 Computer Technician*
301280 Telecommunications & Networking*
0T1400 Principles of Manufacturing
0T1430 Precision Metal Manufacturing
0T1440 Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing*
301450 Practicum in Manufacturing*
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GLADYS PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS
PLW100 Introduction to Engineering Design
PLW110 Principles of Engineering
PLW120 Digital Electronics
PLW130 Engineering Design & Development
PLW140 Civil Engineering & Architecture
PLW160 Aerospace Engineering
HEALTH SCIENCE: Health Science TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
301100 Principles of Health Science
347343 Medical Terminology (1/2)
374223 Pathophysiology (1/2)
301120 Health Science*
301130 Practicum in Health Science I*
or
301140 Practicum in Health Science II*
or
301770 Career Preparation I**
301150 Anatomy & Physiology (RHSP/DAP-4th Science)
Automotive Technology
0T1570 Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
0T0720 Energy, Power & Transportation Systems
0T1580 Automotive Technology*
0T1590 Advanced Automotive Technology*
301620 Practicum in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics* Collision Repair Technology
0T1570 Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
0T0720 Energy, Power & Transportation Systems
0T1600 Collision Repair Technology*
0T1610 Advanced Collision Repair and Refinishing*
301620 Practicum in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics*
Legend * 2 Hour Block Classes
** 3 Hour Block Classes
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY ANIMATION RADIO TELEVISION
ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATONS
AV0690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
AV1260 Principles of Information Technology
AV0740 Audio & Video Production
AV0700 Animation I
AV0730 Advanced Animation II*
AV0840 Advanced Audio & Video Production*
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RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
300823 Professional Communications (Speech) 301780 Career Preparation II
301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 300943 Money Matters ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology
HUMAN SERVICES: Cosmetology
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300670 Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology
300600 Practicum in Construction Management
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
301240 Cosmetology I
301250 Cosmetology II BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION:
Business Information Management INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Digital & Interactive Multimedia
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300830 Business Information Management I
300750 Business Information Management II
300890 Business Management or
301780 Career Preparation II
301260 Principles of Information Technology
301300 Digital & Interactive Media
301310 Web Technologies 301280 Telecommunications & Networking or
301760 Video Game Design or
301780 Career Preparation II
HEALTH SCIENCE: Health Science
FINANCE: Banking & Finance
301100 Principles of Health Science
347343 Medical Terminology and
374223 Pathophysiology
301120 Health Science
301130 Practicum in Health Science I Certification or
301140 Practicum in Health Science II
300820 Principal of Business, Marketing, & Finance
0T0913 Banking & Financial Services and
300943 Money Matters
300950 Accounting I
300890 Business Management or
301780 Career Preparation II LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY SERVICES
EDUCATION & TRAINING: Education and Training
Correctional Services
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301370 Correctional Services
301340 Law Enforcement II (Industry Certification) or
301780 Career Preparation II 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)
Law Studies
301320 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services
301330 Law Enforcement I
301360 Court Systems and Practices
301340 Law Enforcement II (Industry Certification) or
301780 Career Preparation II 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)
300900 Principles of Education & Training
300910 Human Growth & Development
300920 Instructional Practices in Education & Training
300930 Practicum in Education & Training
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Restaurant Management
301160 Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
0T1170 Restaurant Management 0T1210 Hospitality Services
0T1190 Culinary Arts or
301200 Practicum in Culinary Arts
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RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS "MAGNET"
B00820
B00830
Business Management
Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Business Information Management I
B00820
B00830
Business Information Management
Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
Business Information Management I
0T0850
301740
Global Business
Securities and Investments or
B00750
B00890
Business Information Management II
Business Management or
300760
B00890
Business Law
Business Management or
B00870
301780
Practicum in Business Management or
Career Preparation II
B00870
301780
Practicum in Business Management or
Career Preparation II
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Veterans Memorial High School
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
ACHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY "MAGNET" GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION "MAGNET"
Please note : These courses apply only to those students that have been accepted before January 2012.
Architectural Design Political Science
AC0510 Principles of Architecture & Construction PS0970 Principles of Government & Public Administration
AC0550 Architectural Design PS0980 Political Science I
AC0560 Advanced Architectural Design PS0990 Political Science II
AC0570 Practicum in Architectural Design PS1090 Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government
Construction Technology
Public Management & Administration
AC0510 Principles of Architecture & Construction PS0970 Principles of Government & Public Administration
AC0580 Construction Technology PS1000 Public Management & Administration
AC0590 Advanced Construction Technology PS1080 National Security
AC0600 Practicum in Construction Management PS1090 Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government
Welding
AC1400 Principles of Manufacturing
AC1410 Welding
AC1420 Advanced Welding
AC1450 Practicum in Manufacturing
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Architectural Design
300510 Principles of Architecture & Construction
300550 Architectural Design
300560 Advanced Architectural Design
300570 Practicum in Architectural Design
Construction Technology Welding
300510 Principles of Architecture & Construction 301400 Principles of Manufacturing
300580 Construction Technology 301410 Welding
300590 Advanced Construction Technology 301420 Advanced Welding
300600 Practicum in Construction Management 301450 Practicum in Manufacturing
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Political Science
Public Management & Administration
300970 Principles of Government & Public Administration 300970 Principles of Government & Public Administration
300980 Political Science I 301000 Public Management & Administration
300990 Political Science II 301080 National Security
301090 Practicum in Local, State & Federal Governmentsdd 301090 Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government
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Veterans Memorial High School
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
RECOMMENDED CTE COURSES COMMON TO ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
300820 Professional Communications (Speech) 301530 Eng Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP-4th Science)
301510 Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics or 4th Sci) 316820 Career Preparation I (Internship)
301350 Forensic Science (RHSP-Physics or 4th Sci) 300943 Money Matters
301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 300940 Banking & Financial Service
301520 Sci Research and Design (RHSP/DAP-4th Science)
ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Audio & Video Production Business Management
300690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300740 Audio & Video Production 300830 Business Information Management I or
300840 Advanced Audio & Video Production 300860 Human Resource Management
300780 Practicum in Audio & Video Production 300880 Virtual Business or
300760 Business Law
Graphic Design Illustration 300890 Business Management
300690 Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 300870 Practicum in Business Management or
300790 Graphic Design Illustration 301770 Career Preparation
300800 Advanced Graphic Design Illustration 300810 Practicum in Graphic Design Illustration
HEALTH SCIENCE HUMAN SERVICES
Health Science
Cosmetology
301100 Principles of Health Science 300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
347343 Medical Terminology 300830 Business Information Management I or
074223 Pathophysiology 300890 Business Management
301120 Health Science 301240 Cosmetology I
301130 Practicum in Health Science I (Certification Program) or 301250 Cosmetology II
301140 Practicum in Health Science II
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORR & SECURITY
Digital & Interactive Multimedia Law Studies
301260 Principles of Information Technology 301320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
301300 Digital & Interactive Multimedia 301330 Law Enforcement I
301310 Web Technologies 301360 Courts System and Practices
301900 Research in IT Solutions 301390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH Security Services & Correctional Services
Engineering 301320 Principles of Law, Pub. Safety., Corrections & Sec.
PLW100 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 301330 Law Enforcement I
PLW110 PLTW Principles of Engineering 301370 Correctional Services
PLW120 PLTW Digital Electronics 301340 Law Enforcement II or
PLW140 PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture 301380 Security Services or
PLW150 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing 301390 Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec
PLW130 PLTW Engineering Design & Development
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ALTERNATIVE CAMPUSES
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Elective Courses Common to All
Lincoln Park School Brownsville Learning Academy
Architecture & Construction Business Management & Administration
Mill & Cabinet Making Technology
300820 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance
300580 Construction Technology
300670 Mill & Cabinet Making Technology
300600 Practicum in Construction Management
300830 Business Information Management I
300750 Business Information Management II
BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Business Information Management
300910 Human Growth & Development
300943 Money Matters
300830 Business Information Management I
300913 Banking & Finance
300890 Business Management
Education & Training
300900 Principles of Education & Training
300910 Human Growth & Development
300920 Instructional Practices in Education & Training
300930 Practicum in Education & Training
Business Information Management
DE0830 Business Information Management I
300823 Professional Communications
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FINE ARTS CAREER PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
PERFORMING ARTS & VISUAL ARTS Available at all
high schools
All students deserve access to the rich education and understanding that the fine arts provide. The fine arts
help students develop multiple capabilities for understanding and deciphering the challenges of our complex
world. Therefore, fine arts should be an integral part of their educational experience. There are five fine arts
programs of study: Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, and Dance. The purpose is
to give students an opportunity to focus on developing their talents, understanding and exposure in the arts.
These courses will prepare students for any career in the Arts.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The field of Instrumental Music involves a wide range of career opportunities. Careers in music include:
Band Director, performer, recording engineer, Color Guard instructor, composer, music teacher, salesman and
many professions in the music support business where practical experience is required. The purpose is to give
a student an opportunity to focus on developing their talents, understanding and exposure in the area of
Instrumental Music. These courses will prepare a student for any career related to instrumental music.
CHORAL MUSIC The field of Choral Music involves a wide range of career opportunities. Careers in music include: Choir Director, performer, recording artist, accompanist, composer, music teacher, salesman and many professions
in the music support business where practical experience is required. The purpose is to give a student an
opportunity to focus on identifying and developing their talents, viewing learning in a different way, and
exposure to areas of Choral music. These courses will prepare a student for any career related to choral
music.
THEATRE ARTS The field of Theatre Arts involves a wide range of career opportunities. Careers in theatre arts include: Theatre Arts Teacher, camera person, casting director, costume designer, improvisation group member,
lighting designer, makeup artist, properties master, sound technician, stage actor, stage director stage
manager, theatre critic, and many professions in the theatre support business where practical experience is
required. The purpose is to give a student and opportunity to focus on developing their talents, understanding
and exposure in the area of Theatre Arts. These courses will prepare a student for any career related to
theatre, television or show business.
DANCE Dance education begins with an awareness of the movement of the body and its creative potential. The field of Dance involves a wide range of career opportunities. Careers in dance include: performer, dance
instructor, choreographer, community dance, administration/management, dance notation,
journalism/criticism, technical production, visual design, and dance movement therapy. The purpose is to
give a student an opportunity to focus on developing their talents, understanding and exposure in the area of
Dance. These courses will prepare a student for any career related to Dance.
VISUAL ARTS, ARTIST The field of Art involves a wide range of career opportunities. Careers in art include: Art Teacher, artist, architect, art Director, graphic artist, illustrator, industrial designer, interior designer, photographer, web
designer and many professions in the art support business where practical experience is required. The
purpose is to give a student and opportunity to focus on developing their talents, understanding and exposure
in the area of Visual Arts. These courses will prepare a student for any career related to art.
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PERFORMING ARTS:
BAND: Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more music courses
(One credit per course)
NOTE: BISD allows students to substitute certain physical activities for the required 1credit of Physical Education. Such
substitutions shall be based upon the physical activity involved in the course. The course is Marching Band during the Fall.
Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade
Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
274751(2) Training Marching Band I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
204401(2) Training Marching Band I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria & Meet GT Criteria
274761(2) Cadet Marching Band II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Director Approval
204421(2) Cadet Marching Band II GT 9-12 ½ Cadet Band II GT & Meet GT Criteria
274791(2) Concert Marching Band III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
204431(2) Concert Marching Band III GT 9-12 ½ Cadet Band II GT & Meet GT Criteria
204781(2) Symphonic Marching Band IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
204441(2) Symphonic Marching Band IV GT 9-12 ½ Concert Band III & Meet GT Criteria
274801(2) Marching Band LC 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 274831(2) Jazz Combo I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
274841(2) Jazz Combo II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
280021(2) Flute I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
209011(2) Flute I GT 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280031(2) Flute II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280041(2) Flute III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280051(2) Flute IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280061(2) Oboe I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280071(2) Oboe II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280081(2) Oboe III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280091(2) Oboe IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280101(2) Bassoon I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280111(2) Bassoon II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280121(2) Bassoon III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280131(2) Bassoon IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280141(2) Clarinet I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280151(2) Clarinet II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280161(2) Clarinet III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280171(2) Clarinet IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280181(2) Low Clarinet I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280191(2) Low Clarinet II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280201(2) Low Clarinet III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280211(2) Low Clarinet IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280221(2) Saxophone I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280231(2) Saxophone II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280241(2) Saxophone III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280251(2) Saxophone IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280261(2) Cornet I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280271(2) Cornet II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280281(2) Cornet III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280291(2) Cornet IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280301(2) French Horn I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280311(2) French Horn II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280321(2) French Horn III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280331(2) French Horn IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280341(2) Trombone I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280351(2) Trombone II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280361(2) Trombone III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280371(2) Trombone IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280381(2) Baritone I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
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280541(2) Women‘s Choir I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria ________ Women‘s Choir I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria
280551(2) Women‘s Choir II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria ________ Women‘s Choir II GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280561(2) Women‘s Choir III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Women‘s Choir III GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280571(2) Women‘s Choir IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Women‘s Choir IV GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280581(2) Men‘s Choir I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280741(2) Men‘s Choir I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280591(2) Men‘s Choir II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280751(2) Men‘s Choir II GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280601(2) Men‘s Choir III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Men‘s Coir III GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280611(2) Men‘s Choir IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Men‘s Choir IV GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280621(2) Advanced Women‘s Choir I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Advanced Women‘s Choir I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280631(2) Advanced Women‘s Choir II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Advanced Women‘s Choir II GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280641(2) Advanced Women‘s Choir III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Advanced Women‘s Choir III GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280651(2) Advanced Women‘s Choir IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Advanced Women‘s Choir IV GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280661(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Non Varsity Mixed Choir I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280671(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280761(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir II GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280681(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Non Varsity Mixed Choir III GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 280691(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280771(2) Non Varsity Mixed Choir IV GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
280701(2) Varsity Mixed Choir I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280711(2) Varsity Mixed Choir II 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280721(2) Varsity Mixed Choir III 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 280731(2) Varsity Mixed Choir IV 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 275051(2) Vocal Ensemble I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 205051(2) Vocal Ensemble I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 275061(2) Vocal Ensemble II 9-12 ½ Vocal Ensemble I 205061(2) Vocal Ensemble II GT 9-12 ½ Voc. Ens. I GT & Meet GT Criteria 275071(2) Vocal Ensemble III 9-12 ½ Vocal Ensemble II 205071(2) Vocal Ensemble IIII GT 9-12 ½ Voc. Ens. II GT & Meet GT Criteria 275081(2) Vocal Ensemble IV 9-12 ½ Vocal Ensemble III 205081(2) Vocal Ensemble IV GT 9-12 ½ Vocal Ensemble III & Meet GT Criteria 204601(2) Choir LC 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria
COL091(2) Music Theory I* 11-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL081(2) Music History I 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria
Course Course
Number Description Grade Credit Prerequisite
CHOIR: Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more music courses:
one credit per course.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1 CREDIT) Students must meet the college
admission criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach the course. *Recommended for music majors
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280391(2) Baritone II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
280401(2) Baritone III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280411(2) Baritone IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280421(2) Tuba I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280431(2) Tuba II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280441(2) Tuba III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280451(2) Tuba IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280461(2) Percussion I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280471(2) Percussion II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280481(2) Percussion III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280491(2) Percussion IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280501(2) Frontal Ensemble I 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280511(2) Frontal Ensemble II 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280521(2) Frontal Ensemble III 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 280531(2) Frontal Ensemble IV 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band 279001(2) Instrumental Ensemble LC 9-12 ½ Must be enrolled in Marching Band
274951(2) Estudiantina I 9-12 ½ None 074911(2) Estudiantina I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 274961(2) Estudiantina II 9-12 ½ Estudiantina I 074921(2) Estudiantina II GT 9-12 ½ Estudiantina I & Meet GT Criteria 274971(2) Estudiantina III 9-12 ½ Estudiantina II 074931(2) Estudiantina III GT 9-12 ½ Estudiantina II & Meet GT Criteria 274981(2) Estudiantina IV 9-12 ½ Estudiantina III 074941(2) Estudiantina IV GT 9-12 ½ Estudiantina III & Meet GT Criteria 074801(2) Estudiantina LC 9-12 ½ Estudiantina IV 284951(2) Advanced Estudiantina I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 084911(2) Advanced Estudiantina I GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Meet GT Criteria 284961(2) Advanced Estudiantina II 9-12 ½ Advanced Estudiantina I 084921(2) Advanced Estudiantina II GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria Meet GT Criteria 284971(2) Advanced Estudiantina III 9-12 ½ Advanced Estudiantina II 084931(2) Advanced Estudiantina III GT 9-12 ½ Advanced Estudiantina II & Meet GT Criteria 284981(2) Advanced Estudiantina IV 9-12 ½ Advanced Estudiantina III 084941(2) Advanced Estudiantina IV GT 9-12 ½ Advanced Estudiantina III & Meet GT Criteria
274671(2) Dance I 9-12 ½ None 294681(2) Dance II 10-12 ½ Dance I 294691(2) Dance III 10-12 ½ Dance II 294701(2) Dance IV 10-12 ½ Dance III 074561(2) Dance I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 074571(2) Dance II GT 10-12 ½ Dance I & Meet GT Criteria 074581(2) Dance III GT 10-12 ½ Dance II & Meet GT Criteria 074591(2) Dance IV GT 10-12 ½ Dance III & Meet GT Criteria 274261(2) Performing Dance I 9-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 274291(2) Performing Dance II 10-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 274441(2) Performing Dance III 10-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 274451(2) Performing Dance IV 10-12 ½ Meet Program Criteria 274461(2) Performing Dance I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT & Program Criteria 274471(2) Performing Dance II GT 10-12 ½ Meet GT & Program Criteria 274481(2) Performing Dance III GT 10-12 ½ Meet GT & Program Criteria 274491(2) Performing Dance IV GT 10-12 ½ Meet GT & Program Criteria 294921(2) Ballroom Dance I 9-12 ½ None 294931(2) Ballroom Dance II 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance I 294941(2) Ballroom Dance III 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance II 294911(2) Ballroom Dance IV 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance III 294951(2) Performing Ballroom Dance I 9-12 ½ None 294961(2) Performing Ballroom Dance II 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance I 294971(2) Performing Ballroom Dance III 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance II 294981(2) Performing Ballroom Dance IV 10-12 ½ Ballroom Dance III 295011(2) Color Guard Music I 9-12 ½ None 295021(2) Color Guard Music II 10-12 ½ Color Guard Music I 295031(2) Color Guard Music III 10-12 ½ Color Guard Music II 295041(2) Color Guard Music IV 10-12 ½ Color Guard Music III 295051(2) Color Guard Dance I 9-12 ½ None 295061(2) Color Guard Dance II 10-12 ½ Color Guard Dance I 295071(2) Color Guard Dance III 10-12 ½ Color Guard Dance II 295081(2) Color Guard Dance IV 10-12 ½ Color Guard Dance III
ESTUDIANTINA: (LIMITED TO ENROLLMENT IN ONE ESTUDIANTINA AT A TIME) Students may fulfill
fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more Estudiantina courses: One credit
per course,
DANCE: MAY BE TAKEN FOR ½ TO 4 CREDITS: TEACHER MUST BE DANCE CERTIFIED. Dance student may fulfill fine arts and/or elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more dance courses. (1 credit per
course)
Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
THEATRE ARTS: Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more theatre
arts courses. (One credit per course).
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274601(2) Theatre Arts I 9-12 ½ None 074541(2) Theatre Arts I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 294611(2) Theatre Arts II 10-12 ½ Theatre Arts I
074551(2) Theatre Arts II GT 10-12 ½ Theatre Arts I & Meet GT Criteria 294621(2) Theatre Arts III 10-12 ½ Theatre Arts II 274621(2) Theatre Arts III GT 10-12 ½ Theatre Arts II & Meet GT Criteria 274521(2) Theatre Arts IV 12 ½ Theatre Arts III 274681(2) Theatre Arts IV GT 12 ½ Theatre Arts III & Meet GT Criteria 274691(2) Theatre and Media Communications Level I
274711(2) Theatre and Media Communications Level II 294631(2) Technical Theatre I 9-12 ½ Theatre Arts I 254631(2) Technical Theatre I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 294641(2) Technical Theatre II 10-12 ½ Technical Theatre I 254641(2) Technical Theatre II GT 10-12 ½ Technical Theatre I & Meet GT Criteria 294651(2) Technical Theatre III 10-12 ½ Technical Theatre II 254651(2) Technical Theatre III GT 10-12 ½ Technical Theatre II & Meet GT Criteria 294661(2) Technical Theatre IV 12 ½ Technical Theatre III 254661(2) Technical Theatre IV GT 12 ½ Technical Theatre III & Meet GT Criteria
274571(2) Theatre Production I 9-12 ½ None 294571(2) Theatre Production I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 274581(2) Theatre Production II 10-12 ½ Theatre Production I 274551(2) Theatre Production II GT 10-12 ½ Theatre Production I & Meet GT Criteria 274591(2) Theatre Production III 10-12 ½ Theatre Production II 274611(2) Theatre Production III GT 10-12 ½ Theatre Production II & Meet GT Criteria 274561(2) Theatre Production IV 12 ½ Theatre Production III 274651(2) Theatre Production IV GT 12 ½ Theatre Production III & Meet GT Criteria
THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1 CREDIT) Students must meet the college admission
criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must meet the college criteria to be eligible to teach
the course. COL041(2) Theater Arts IV (DRAM 1310) 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria
MUSIC: (LIMITED TO ENROLLMENT IN ONE MUSIC AT A TIME) Students may fulfill fine arts and elective requirements for graduation by
successfully completing one or more Music courses (One credit per course).
274991(1) Applied Music I 9-12 ½ All band choir courses require Permission of Director 271111(2) Applied Music I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT criteria 275001(2) Applied Music II 9-12 ½ Applied Music I 275171(2) Applied Music (Guitar) I 9-12 ½ None 275181(2) Applied Music (Guitar) II 9-12 ½ Applied Music (Guitar) I 275901(2) Applied Music I (Piano) 9-12 ½ None Applied Music I (Piano) GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 275911(2) Applied Music II (Piano) 9-12 ½ Applied Music (Piano) I Applied Music II (Piano) GT 9-12 ½ Meet Program & GT Criteria 274931(2) Music Theory I 11-12 ½ None 275021(2) Music Theory I GT 11-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 075011(2) Music Theory I PreAP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Crieteria 274941(2) Music Theory II 11-12 ½ Music Theory I 274901(2) Music Theory II GT 11-12 ½ Music Theory I & Meet GT Criteria 075021(2) Music Theory II PreAP 11-12 ½ Music Theory I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 275091(2) M
Music Theory AP 11-12 ½ Concurrent enrollment in band, or estudiantina or
choir
275031(2) Music History and Literature I 9-12 ½ None 275041(2) Music History I 9-12 ½ Music History 275011(2) Music History I GT 9-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria
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274501(2) Art I 9-12 ½ None 074511(2) Art I GT 10-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria 074501(2) Art I PreAP 9-12 ½ Meet PreAP/Ap Criteria 290991(2) Drawing II 10-12 ½ Art I 074531(2) Drawing II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 291001(2) Drawing II PreAP 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
290921(2) Drawing III 10-12 ½ Drawing II 090921(2) Drawing III GT 10-12 ½ Drawing II & Meet GT Criteria 290931(2) Drawing IV 12 ½ Drawing III 090931(2) Drawing IV GT 12 ½ Drawing III & Meet GT Criteria
291071(2) Painting II 10-12 ½ Art I 091071(2) Painting II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 091101(2) Painting II PreAP 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 292071(2) Painting III 10-12 ½ Painting II 092071(2) Painting III GT 10-12 ½ Painting II & Meet GT Criteria 293071(2) Painting IV 12 ½ Painting III 093071(2) Painting IV GT 12 ½ Painting III & Meet GT Criteria
291091(2) Printmaking II 10-12 ½ Art I 091091(2) Printmaking II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 092101(2) Printmaking II PreAP 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 292091(2) Printmaking III 11-12 ½ Printmaking II 092091(2) Printmaking III GT 11-12 ½ Printmaking II & Meet GT Criteria 293091(2) Printmaking IV 12 ½ Printmaking III 093091(2) Printmaking IV GT 12 ½ Printmaking III & Meet GT Criteria
290551(2) Ceramics II 10-12 ½ Art I 090551(2) Ceramics II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 090561(2) Ceramics II PreAP 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 291551(2) Ceramics III 11-12 ½ Ceramics II 091551(2) Ceramics III GT 11-12 ½ Ceramics II & Meet GT Criteria 292551(2) Ceramics IV 12 ½ Ceramics III 092551(2) Ceramics IV GT 12 ½ Ceramics III & Meet GT Criteria
291081(2) Sculpture II 10-12 ½ Art I 091081(2) Sculpture II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 091061(2) Sculpture II PreAP 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 292081(2) Sculpture III 11-12 ½ Sculpture II 092081(2) Sculpture III GT 11-12 ½ Sculpture II & Meet GT Criteria 293081(2) Sculpture IV 12 ½ Sculpture III 093081(2) Sculpture IV GT 12 ½ Sculpture III & Meet GT Criteria
291111(2) Electronic Media II 10-12 ½ Art I 291121(2) Electronic Media II GT 10-12 ½ Art I & Meet GT Criteria 291131(2) Electronic Media III 11-12 ½ Electronic Media II 291141(2) Electronic Media III GT 11-12 ½ Electronic Media II & Meet GT Criteria 291151(2) Electronic Media IV 12 ½ Electronic Media III 291161(2) Electronic Media IV GT 12 ½ Electronic Media III & Meet GT Criteria
291051(2) Fiber II 10-12 ½ Art I 292051(2) Fiber III 11-12 ½ Fiber II 293051(2) Fiber IV 12 ½ Fiber III
Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade
Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
VISUAL ARTS: ARTIST ART: Students may fulfill arts and elective requirements for graduation by successfully completing one or more art courses. GT art students are also encouraged to enroll in Pre-AP/AP courses for advanced level instruction. (One credit per course)
291061(2) Jewelry II 10-12 ½ Art I
292061(2) Jewelry III 11-12 ½ Jewelry II
293061(2) Jewelry IV 12 ½ Jewelry III
Per
Course
Number Course
Description Grade Unit
Credit Prerequisite
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COL051(2) History of Art I 9-12 ½ Meet College Admission Criteria COL071(2) Drawing II 10-12 ½ Art I; Meet College Admission Criteria: PAU)
291101(2) Photography II 10-12 ½ Art I 200571(2) Drawing AP 11-12 ½ Art Level II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 244571(2) History of Art AP 11-12 ½ Art Level II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 244581(2) 2-Dimensional Design Portfolio AP 11-12 ½ Art Level II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 244591(2) 3-Dimensional Design Portfolio AP 11-12 ½ Art Level II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE TAKEN FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY (1 CREDIT) Students must meet the college
admission criteria before they may enroll in dual enrollment courses. Dual Enrollment teachers must meet the college criteria to
be eligible to teach the course.
INNOVATIVE ELECTIVE COURSES: 301901(2) Art & Media Communications 9-12 ½ None 274721(2) Music and Media Communications I 274731(2) Music and Media Communications II
HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS Program
of Study: Performing Arts
INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL MUSIC
Concentration 9th
10th
11th
12th
Music
Instrumental
Instrumental
Ensemble I
(279010)
and
Training Band I
(274750)
or
Instrumental
Ensemble II
(279110)
and Cadet
Band II
(274760)
or
Instrumental
Ensemble III
(279210)
and Concert
Band III
(274790)
or
Instrumental
Ensemble IV
(279310)
and Symphonic
Band IV (204780)
or
Estudiantina I
(274950)
*Electives
Applied Music I
(keyboarding)
(274990)
Estudiantina II
(274960)
*Electives
Applied Music II
(keyboarding)
(275000)
or
Music History
& Literature I
(275030)
Estudiantina III
(274970)
*Electives
Music Theory I
(274930)
Estudiantina IV
(274980)
*Electives
Music Theory II
(274940)
or
Instrumental
Ensemble LC
(279000)
Music
Choral
Freshman Choir I
(264850)
*Electives
Applied Music I
(Piano 274990)
Sophomore Choir II
(274860)
*Electives
Applied Music II
(Piano 275000)
or
Music History
& Literature I (275030)
Junior Choir III
(274880)
*Electives
Music Theory I
(274930)
Chorale Choir IV
(274920)
*Electives
Music Theory II
(274940)
or
Vocal Ensemble I
(275050)
* Student must choose at least one of these electives in the four year course of study
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Art
High School Fine Arts
Program of Study: Performing Arts: Visual Arts, Artist
Concentration 9th
10th
11th
12th
Art I
(274500)
Recommend Art
II Drawing or
any of the Level
II courses
Level II and/or
Level III Courses
Level II, III, and/or
Level IV courses
*With many of the universities going in to BFA degrees, art students are now focusing on their specialties.
Drawing II, III, IV
Painting II, III, IV
Printmaking II, III, IV
Ceramics II, III, IV
Sculpture II, III, IV
Electronic Media II, III, I
PreAP and AP Courses
High School Fine Arts
Program of Study: Performing Arts: Theater Arts
Concentration 9th 10
th 11th 12
th
Theatre
Arts
Theatre Arts I
(274600)
Theatre Arts II,
Technical Theatre I
and/or
Theatre Production I
Any of the Theatre
Arts, Technical
Theatre, and/or
Theatre Production
Advanced Courses
Any of the Theatre
Arts, Technical
Theatre, and/or
Theatre Production
Advanced Courses
*Some students will go into the acting careers and others into the technical theatre careers.
Theatre Arts I, II, III, IV
Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV
Theatre Production I, II, III, IV
High School Fine Arts
Program of Study: Performing Arts: Dance
Concentration 9th 10
th 11th 12
th
DANCE
Dance I
(274670)
or
*Electives
Ballet/Modern
Dance I
or
Jazz/Tap
Dance I
or
Flamenco/Folklorico I
Ballroom I
Dance II
(294680)
or
*Electives Ballet/Modern
Dance II
or
Jazz/Tap
Dance II
or
Flamenco/Folklorico II
Ballroom II
Dance III
(294690)
or
*Electives
Ballet/Modern
Dance III
or
Jazz/Tap
Dance III
or
Flamenco/Folklorico
III
Ballroom III
Dance IV
(294700)
or
*Electives Ballet/Modern
Dance IV
or
Jazz/Tap
Dance IV
or
Flamenco/Folklorico
IV
BallroomIV
*Student must choose at least one of these electives in the four year course of study.
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Graduation Requirements Applicable to Students with Disabilities Receiving Special Education Services Who Entered Grade 9 before the 2011-2012 school year.
Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Populations Subchapter AA. Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services
Statutory Authority: The provisions of this Subchapter AA issued under the Texas Education Code, §§28.0212, 28.0213,
29.001, 29.003, 29.004, 29.005, 29.010, 29.011, 29.012, 29.015, 29.017, 30.0015, 30.002, 30.057, 30.083, 37.0021, 37.004,
and 42.003; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations, §§300.100, 300.111, 300.114, 300.121, 300.124, 300.129, 300.307, and
300.600; unless otherwise noted.
Division 2. Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law
§89.1070. Graduation Requirements.
(a) Graduation with a regular high school diploma under subsection (b) or (d) of this section terminates a
student's eligibility for special education services under this subchapter and Part B of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 United States Code, §§1400 et seq. In addition, as provided in
Texas Education Code (TEC), §42.003(a), graduation with a regular high school diploma under
subsection (b) or (d) of this section terminates a student's entitlement to the benefits of the Foundation
School Program.
(b) A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a regular high school
diploma if:
(1) the student has satisfactorily completed the state's or district's (whichever is greater)
minimum curriculum and credit requirements for graduation (under the recommended or distinguished achievement high school programs in Chapter 74 of this title (relating to
Curriculum Requirements)) applicable to students in general education, including satisfactory
performance on the exit level assessment instrument; or
(2) the student has satisfactorily completed the state's or district's (whichever is greater)
minimum curriculum and credit requirements for graduation (under the minimum high school program in Chapter 74 of this title) applicable to students in general education, including
participation in required state assessments. The student's admission, review, and dismissal (ARD)
committee shall determine whether satisfactory performance on a required state assessment shall
also be required for graduation.
(c ) A student receiving special education services may also graduate and receive a regular high school
diploma when the student‘s ARD committee has determined that the student has successfully
completed:
(1) the student‘s individual education program (IEP);
(2) one of the following conditions, consistent with the student‘s IEP:
(A) full-time employment, based on the student‘s abilities and local employment opportunities, in addition to sufficient self-help skills to enable the student to maintain the employment
without direct and ongoing educational support of the local school district;
(B) demonstrate mastery of specific employable skills and self-help skills which do not require direct ongoing educational support of the local school district; or
(C) access to services which are not within the legal responsibility of public education, or employment or educational options for which the student has been prepared by the
academic program;
(3) the state‘s or district‘s (whichever is greater) minimum credit requirements for students without disabilities; and
(4) the state‘s or district‘s minimum curriculum requirements to the extent possible with modifications/substitutions only when it is determined necessary by the ARD committee fr the
student to receive an appropriate education.
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(d) A student receiving special education services may also graduate and receive a regular high school diploma upon the ARD committee determining that the student no longer meets age eligibility
requirements and has completed the requirements specified in the IEP.
(e) All students graduating under this section shall be provided with a summary of academic achievement
and functional performance as described in 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §300.305(e)(3). This
summary shall consider, as appropriate, the views of the parent and student and written recommendations
from adult service agencies on how to assist the student in meeting postsecondary goals. An evaluation
as required by 34 CFR, §300.305(e)(1), shall be included as part of the summary for a student graduating
under subsection (c) of this section.
(f) Students who participate in graduation ceremonies but who are not graduating under subsection (c) of
this section and who will remain in school to complete their education do not have to be evaluated in
accordance with subsection (e) of this section.
(g) Employability and self-help skills referenced under subsection (c) of this section are those skills
directly related to the preparation of students for employment, including general skills necessary to
obtain or retain employment.
(h) For students who receive a diploma according to subsection (c) of this section, the ARD committee
shall determine needed educational services upon the request of the student or parent to resume services,
as long as the student meets the age eligibility requirements.
Source: The provisions of this §89.1070 adopted to be effective March 6, 2001, 26 TexReg 1837; amended
to be effective August 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 3061; amended to be effective November 11, 2007, 32 TexReg
8129.
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R11491(2) Basic English I 9 ½ None R21501(2) Basic English II 10 ½ English I R31511(2) Basic English III 11 ½ English II R41521(2) Basic English IV 12 ½ English III
R71531(2)
R71541(2)
R28411(2)
R41491(2)
ANGUAGE
Reading I
Reading II
Reading III
Reading IV
ARTS - DEAF EDUCATION
9-12
10-12
11-12
12
½
½
½
½
None
Reading I
Reading II
Reading III
D11401(2) Basic English I 9 ½ None D21411(2) Basic English II 10 ½ English I D31421(2) Basic English III 11 ½ English II D41431(2) Basic English IV 12 ½ English III
D11451(2)
D21461(2)
D31471(2)
D41481(2)
Reading I
Reading II
Reading III
Reading IV
9-12
10-12
11-12
12
½
½
½
½
None
Reading I
Reading II
Reading III
RESOURCE and DEAF EDUCATION PROGRAM These courses are not to be used to meet the state‘s or district‘s curriculum and credit requirements for graduation under
subsection (b) (1) (2) of §89.1070 Graduation Requirements. These courses require approval of the ARD Committee.
Course Description Grade Unit
Credit Prerequisite
LANGUAGE ARTS - RESOURCE
L
MATHEMATICS - RESOURCE R92511(2) Basic Algebra I 9-12 ½ None R09221(2) Basic Geometry 9-12 ½ None R92351(2) Basic Math Models 9-12 ½ None R92161(2) Basic Algebra II 9-12 ½ None
MATHEMATICS - DEAF EDUCATION D02441(2) Basic Algebra I 9-12 ½ None Basic Geometry 9-12 ½ None Basic Math Models 9-12 ½ None Basic Algebra II 9-12 ½ None
SCIENCE - RESOURCE R73141(2) Basic IPC 9-12 ½ None R73151(2) Basic Biology 9-12 ½ None
R92911(2) Basic Chemistry 9-12 ½ None
R00311(2) Basic Physics 9-12 ½ None
SCIENCE – DEAF EDUCATION D73101(2) Basic IPC 9-12 ½ None D73111(2) Basic Biology 9-12 ½ None Basic Chemistry 9-12 ½ None Basic Physics 9-12 ½ None
SOCIAL STUDIES -RESOURCE R83551(2) Basic World Geography 9 ½ None R83561(2) Basic World History 10 ½ World Geography R63561(2) Basic US History 11 ½ World Geography
SOCIAL STUDIES – DEAF EDUCATION D73501(2) World Geography 9 ½ None D83521(2) World History 10 ½ World Geography D73511(2) US History 11 ½ World Geography
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Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities Receiving Special Education
Services Who Entered Grade 9 beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.
§89.1070. Graduation Requirements.
(a) Graduation with a regular high school diploma under subsection (b)(1), (2), or (4) of this section
terminates a student's eligibility for special education services under this subchapter and Part B of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 United States Code, §§1400 et seq. In
addition, as provided in Texas Education Code (TEC), §42.003(a), graduation with a regular high
school diploma under subsection (b)(1), (2), or (4) of this section terminates a student's entitlement to
the benefits of the Foundation School Program.
(b) A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a regular high
school diploma if the student meets one of the following conditions.
(1) The student has satisfactorily completed the state's or district's (whichever is greater)
required standards in Chapters 110-128 and Chapter 130 of this title and credit requirements
for graduation (under the recommended or distinguished achievement high school programs in
Chapter 74 of this title (relating to Curriculum Requirements)) applicable to students in
general education, including satisfactory performance as established in the TEC, Chapter 39,
on the required state assessments.
(2) The student has satisfactorily completed the state's or district's (whichever is greater)
required standards in Chapters 110-128 and Chapter 130 of this title and credit requirements
for graduation (under the minimum high school program in Chapter 74 of this title) applicable
to students in general education, including participation in required state assessments. The
student's admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee will determine whether
satisfactory performance on the required state assessments is necessary for graduation.
(3) The student has satisfactorily completed the state's or district's (whichever is greater)
required standards in Chapters 110-128 and Chapter 130 of this title through courses, one or
more of which contain modified content that is aligned to the standards required under the
minimum high school program in Chapter 74 of this title as well as the credit requirements
under the minimum high school program, including participation in required state
assessments. The student's ARD committee will determine whether satisfactory performance
on the required state assessments is necessary for graduation. The student graduating under
this subsection must also successfully complete the student's individualized education
program (IEP) and meet one of the following conditions, consistent with the IEP:
(A) full-time employment, based on the student's abilities and local employment
opportunities, in addition to sufficient self-help skills to enable the student to maintain
the employment without direct and ongoing educational support of the local school
district;
(B) demonstrated mastery of specific employability skills and self-help skills which
do not require direct ongoing educational support of the local school district; or
(C) access to services which are not within the legal responsibility of public education
or employment or educational options for which the student has been prepared by the
academic program.
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(4) The student no longer meets age eligibility requirements and has completed the
requirements specified in the IEP.
(c) All students graduating under this section shall be provided with a summary of academic
achievement and functional performance as described in 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
§300.305(e)(3). This summary shall consider, as appropriate, the views of the parent and student and
written recommendations from adult service agencies on how to assist the student in meeting
postsecondary goals. An evaluation as required by 34 CFR, §300.305(e)(1), shall be included as part
of the summary for a student graduating under subsection (b)(3) of this section.
(d) Students who participate in graduation ceremonies but who are not graduating under subsection
(b)(3) of this section and who will remain in school to complete their education do not have to be
evaluated in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(e) Employability and self-help skills referenced under subsection (b)(3) of this section are those
skills directly related to the preparation of students for employment, including general skills
necessary to obtain or retain employment.
(f) For students who receive a diploma according to subsection (b)(3) of this section, the ARD
committee shall determine needed educational services upon the request of the student or parent to
resume services, as long as the student meets the age eligibility requirements.
Source: The provisions of this §89.1070 adopted to be effective March 6, 2001, 26 TexReg 1837;
amended to be effective August 1, 2002, 27 TexReg 3061; amended to be effective November 11,
2007, 32 TexReg 8129;
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GENERAL EDUCATION MODIFIED CURRICULUM These new courses require approval of the ARD Committee.
Course Description Grade Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
LANGUAGE ARTS V10011(2) English I General Ed Modified 9 ½ None V10021(2) English II General Ed Modified 10 ½ English I V10031(2) English III General Ed Modified 11 ½ English II V10041(2) English IV General Ed Modified 12 ½ English III V10101(2) Reading I General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None V10201(2) Reading II General Ed Modified 10-12 ½ Reading I V10301(2) Reading II General Ed Modified 11-12 ½ Reading II
HEALTH V11003 Health I General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None
MATHEMATICS V11501(2) Algebra I General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None V11801(2) Geometry General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None V11701(2) Algebra II General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ Algebra I V11601(2) Math Models General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ Algebra I V11401(2) Pre-Calculus General Ed Modified 11-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry V11901(2) Calculus General Ed Modified 11-12 ½ Pre-Calculus
SCIENCE V12001(2) IPC General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None V12501(2) Biology General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ None V12751(2) Chemistry General Ed Modified 9-12 ½ Alg. 1 & 1 yr. of Science V12851(2) Physics General Ed Modified 12 ½ Alg. 1 & 1 yr. of Science
SOCIAL STUDIES V13001(2) W Geography General Ed Modified 9 ½ None V13101(2) W History General Ed Modified 10 ½ World Geography V13201(2) US History General Ed Modified 11 ½ World Geography
V13303 US Govt General Ed Modified 12 ½ US History ECONOMICS
V14003 Economics General Ed Modified 11-12 ½ None
RESOURCE and DEAF EDUCATION PROGRAM These courses are not to be used to meet the state‘s or district‘s curriculum and credit requirements for graduation under
subsection (b) (1) (2) of §89.1070 Graduation Requirements. These courses require approval of the ARD Committee.
LANGUAGE ARTS - RESOURCE STM001(2) English I Modified 9 ½ None STM041(2) English II Modified 10 ½ English I Modified STM051(2) English III Modified 11 ½ English II Modified R41521(2) English IV Modified 12 ½ English III Modified
R71531(2)
Reading I
Modified
9-12
½
None R71541(2) Reading II Modified 10-12 ½ Reading I R28411(2) Reading III Modified 11-12 ½ Reading II R41491(2) Reading IV Modified 12 ½ Reading III
LANGUAGE ARTS - DEAF EDUCATION English I Modified 9 ½ None English II Modified 10 ½ English I Modified English III Modified 11 ½ English II Modified D41431(2) English IV Modified 12 ½ English III Modified
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Description Grade Unit
Credit Prerequisite
Reading I Modified 9-12 ½ None Reading II Modified 10-12 ½ Reading I Reading III Modified 11-12 ½ Reading II Reading IV Modified 12 ½ Reading III
Course
D11451(2)
D21461(2)
D31471(2)
D41481(2)
MATHEMATICS - RESOURCE STM011(2) Algebra I Modified 9-12 ½ None STM061(2) Geometry Modified 9-12 ½ Algebra I Modified STM071(2) Algebra II Modified 9-12 ½ Geometry Modified R92351(2) Math Models Modified 9-12 ½ None
MATHEMATICS – DEAF EDUCATION Algebra I Modified 9-12 ½ None Geometry Modified 9-12 ½ Algebra I Modified Algebra II Modified 9-12 ½ Geometry Modified Math Models Modified 9-12 ½ None
SCIENCE- RESOURCE R73141(2) Basic IPC Modified 9-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
STM021(2) Biology Modified 9-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
SCIENCE- DEAF EDUCATION D73101(2) Basic IPC Modified 9-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012 Biology Modified 9-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
SOCIAL STUDIES - RESOURCE STM031(2) W Geography Modified 9 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012 STM101(2) W History Modified 10 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012 STM111(2) US History Modified 11 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
SOCIAL STUDIES – DEAF EDUCATION
W Geography Modified 9 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012 W History Modified 10 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012 US History Modified 11 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS - RESOURCE R63563 Basic US Government 12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
R63573 Basic Economics 11-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS – DEAF EDUCATION
D03533 US Government 12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
D03543 Economics 11-12 ½ Entered Grade 9 in and before 2011-2012
CAREER EXPLORATION
R28281(2) Career Exploration I 9-10 ½ None Career Exploration II 9-12 ½ Career Exploration I
VOCATIONAL
R28251(2) CBVI I 10-12 1½ None R38251(2) CBVI II 11-12 1½ CBVI I
R48251(2) CBVI III 12 1½ CBVI II
R68251(2) CBVI IV 12 1 ½ CBVI III
Triple T teacher must be present at the ARD in order to approve placement to ensure compliance issues. R71611(2) Triple T (Level I) 12+ 2 CBVI I, II, or III R71621(2) Triple T (Level II) 12+ 2 Triple T (Level I)
R71631(2) Triple T (Level III) 12+ 2 Triple T (Level II)
R71641(2) Triple T (Level IV) 12+ 2 Triple T (Level III)
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Course Description Grade Unit
Credit Prerequisite
VAC Coordinator must be present at the ARD in order to approve placement to ensure compliance issues.
R58253 VAC Preparation I 10-12 ½ None R38311(2) Work Adjustment I 11-12 1½ None (must be scheduled for 3 consecutive periods) R48331(2) Work Adjustment II 12 1½ None (must be scheduled for 3 consecutive periods) R48351(2) Work Adjustment III 12 3 None
(must be scheduled for 6 consecutive periods)
R48291(2) Print Shop I 10-12 ½ None R48261(2) Print Shop II 10-12 ½ None R48281(2) Embroidery I 9 ½ None R48261(2) Embroidery II 10 ½ None R48271(2) Embroidery III 11-12 ½ None R48211(2) Embroidery IV 11-12 ½ None
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM These courses are not to be used to meet the state‘s or district‘s curriculum and credit requirements for graduation under
subsection (b) (1) (2) of §89.1070 Graduation Requirements. These courses require approval of the ARD Committee.
LANGUAGE ARTS LSK101(2) English I Alternate 9 ½ None LSK111(2) English II Alternate 10 ½ English I Alternate LSK121(2) English III Alternate 11 ½ English II Alternate LS1301(2) Language Arts IV 12 ½ Language Arts III LS1401(2) Language Arts V 12+ ½ Language Arts IV LS1501(2) Language Arts VI 12+ ½ Language Arts V LS1601(2) Language Arts VII 12+ ½ Language Arts VI LS1701(2) Language Arts VIII 12+ ½ Language Arts VII
MATH LSK131(2) Algebra I Alternate 9 ½ None LSK141(2) Geometry Alternate 10 ½ Algebra I Alternate LSK151(2) Algebra II Alternate 11 ½ Geometry Alternate LS2301(2) Math IV 12 ½ Math III LS2401(2) Math V 12+ ½ Math IV LS2501(2) Math VI 12+ ½ Math V LS2601(2) Math VII 12+ ½ Math VI LS2701(2) Math VIII 12+ ½ Math VII
SCIENCE LSK161(2) Biology Alternate 9 ½ None LSK171(2) Chemistry Alternate 10 ½ Biology Alternate LSK181(2) Physics Alternate 11 ½ Chemistry Alternate LS3301(2) Science IV 12 ½ Science III LS3401(2) Science V 12+ ½ Science IV LS3501(2) Science VI 12+ ½ Science V LS3601(2) Science VII 12+ ½ Science VI LS3701(2) Science VIII 12+ ½ Science VII
HEALTH LS4001(2) Health I 9 ½ None LS4101(2) Health II 10 ½ Health I LS4201(2) Health III 11 ½ Health II LS4301(2) Health IV 12 ½ Health III LS4401(2) Health V 12+ ½ Health IV LS4501(2) Health VI 12+ ½ Health V LS4601(2) Health VII 12+ ½ Health VI LS4701(2) Health VIII 12+ ½ Health VII
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Course Description Grade Unit
Credit Prerequisite
SOCIAL STUDIES LSK191(2) W Geography Alternate 9 ½ None LSK201(2) W History Alternate 10 ½ W Geography Alternate LSK211(2) US History Alternate 11 ½ W History Alternate LS5301(2) Social Studies IV 12 ½ Social Studies III LS5401(2) Social Studies V 12+ ½ Social Studies IV LS5501(2) Social Studies VI 12+ ½ Social Studies V LS5601(2) Social Studies VII 12+ ½ Social Studies VI LS5701(2) Social Studies VIII 12+ ½ Social Studies VII
LEISURE/RECREATION LS6001(2) Leisure/Recreation I 9 ½ None LS6101(2) Leisure/Recreation II 10 ½ Leisure/Recreation I LS6201(2) Leisure/Recreation III 11 ½ Leisure/Recreation II LS6301(2) Leisure/Recreation IV 12 ½ Leisure/Recreation III LS6401(2) Leisure/Recreation V 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation IV LS6501(2) Leisure/Recreation VI 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation V LS6601(2) Leisure/Recreation VII 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation VI LS6701(2) Leisure/Recreation VIII 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation VII
VOCATIONAL LS7001(2) Vocational I 9 1 None LS7101(2) Vocational II 10 1 Vocational I LS7201(2) Vocational III 11 1 Vocational II LS7301(2) Vocational IV 12 1 Vocational III LS7401(2) Vocational V 12+ 1 Vocational IV LS7501(2) Vocational VI 12+ 1 Vocational V LS7601(2) Vocational VII 12+ 1 Vocational VI LS7701(2) Vocational VIII 12+ 1 Vocational VII
STRUCTURE FOR LIFE PROGRAM These courses are not to be used to meet the state‘s or district‘s curriculum and credit requirements for graduation under
subsection (b) (1) (2) of §89.1070 Graduation Requirements. These courses require approval of the ARD Committee.
LANGUAGE ARTS SFL101(2) English I Alternate 9 ½ None SFL111(2) English II Alternate 10 ½ English I Alternate SFL121(2) English III Alternate 11 ½ English II Alternate SFL280 Language Arts IV 12 ½ Language Arts III SFL220 Language Arts V 12+ ½ Language Arts IV SFL290 Language Arts VI 12+ ½ Language Arts V SFL300 Language Arts VII 12+ ½ Language Arts VI SFL310 Language Arts VIII 12+ ½ Language Arts VII
MATH SFL131(2) Algebra I Alternate 9 ½ None SFL141(2) Geometry Alternate 10 ½ Algebra I Alternate SFL151(2) Algebra II Alternate 11 ½ Geometry Alternate SFL231(2) Math IV 12 ½ Math III SFL241(2) Math V 12+ ½ Math IV SFL251(2) Math VI 12+ ½ Math V SFL261(2) Math VII 12+ ½ Math VI SFL271(2) Math VIII 12+ ½ Math VII
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Course Description Grade Unit Credit
Prerequisite
SCIENCE SFL161(2) Biology Alternate 9 ½ None SFL171(2) Chemistry Alternate 10 ½ Biology Alternate SFL181(2) Physics Alternate 11 ½ Chemistry Alternate SFL331(2) Science IV 12 ½ Science III SFL341(2) Science V 12+ ½ Science IV SFL351(2) Science VI 12+ ½ Science V SFL361(2) Science VII 12+ ½ Science VI SFL371(2) Science VIII 12+ ½ Science VII
HEALTH SFL401(2) Health I 9 ½ None SFL411(2) Health II 10 ½ Health I SFL421(2) Health III 11 ½ Health II SFL431(2) Health IV 12 ½ Health III SFL441(2) Health V 12+ ½ Health IV SFL451(2) Health VI 12+ ½ Health V SFL461(2) Health VII 12+ ½ Health VI SFL471(2) Health VIII 12+ ½ Health VII
SOCIAL STUDIES SFL191(2) W Geography Alternate 9 ½ None SFL201(2) W History Alternate 10 ½ W Geography Alternate SFL211(2) US History Alternate 11 ½ W History Alternate SFL5301(2) Social Studies IV 12 ½ Social Studies III SFL5401(2) Social Studies V 12+ ½ Social Studies IV SFL5501(2) Social Studies VI 12+ ½ Social Studies V SFL5601(2) Social Studies VII 12+ ½ Social Studies VI SFL5701(2) Social Studies VIII 12+ ½ Social Studies VII
LEISURE/RECREATION SFL601(2) Leisure/Recreation I 9 ½ None SFL611(2) Leisure/Recreation II 10 ½ Leisure/Recreation I SFL621(2) Leisure/Recreation III 11 ½ Leisure/Recreation II SFL631(2) Leisure/Recreation IV 12 ½ Leisure/Recreation III SFL641(2) Leisure/Recreation V 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation IV SFL651(2) Leisure/Recreation VI 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation V SFL661(2) Leisure/Recreation VII 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation VI SFL671(2) Leisure/Recreation VIII 12+ ½ Leisure/Recreation VII
VOCATIONAL SFL701(2) Vocational I 9 1 None SFL711(2) Vocational II 10 1 Vocational I SFL721(2) Vocational III 11 1 Vocational II SFL731(2) Vocational IV 12 1 Vocational III SFL741(2) Vocational V 12+ 1 Vocational IV SFL751(2) Vocational VI 12+ 1 Vocational V SFL761(2) Vocational VII 12+ 1 Vocational VI SFL771(2) Vocational VIII 12+ 1 Vocational VII
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – ADAPTED PE 274311(2) Adapted PE 9-12 ½ ARD Approval
274215 Foundations of Personal Fitness 9-12 ½ ARD Approval 274217 Adventure/Outdoor Education 9-12 ½ ARD Approval 274219 Aerobic Activities 9-12 ½ ARD Approval 274223 Individual Sports 9-12 ½ ARD Approval 274225 Team Sports 9-12 ½ ARD Approval
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THE FOLLOWING BLOCK NUMBERS ARE TO BE USED FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES ONLY! INC 680 English I (Inclusion) INC 110 Algebra I (Inclusion) INC 360 English I SL (Inclusion) INC 220 Geometry (Inclusion) INC 730 English II (Inclusion) INC 160 Algebra II (Inclusion) INC 370 English II SL (Inclusion) INC 390 Pre Calculus (Inclusion) INC 760 English III (Inclusion) INC 350 Mathematical Models (Inclusion) INC 800 English IV (Inclusion) INC 320 Calculus (Inclusion) INC 330 World Geography (Inclusion) REA 180 Read 180 Lab INC 380 World History (Inclusion) INC 270 US History (Inclusion) INC 413 Government (Inclusion) INC 953 Economics (Inclusion) INC 820 Integrated Physics Chemistry (Inclusion) INC 850 Biology (Inclusion) INC 910 Chemistry (Inclusion) INC 010 Physics (Inclusion)
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OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Innovative Elective Courses: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination):
300101(2) AVID I 9 ½ Program Permission 300201(2) AVID II 10 ½ AVID I 300301(2) AVID III 11 ½ AVID II 301801(2) AVID IV 12 ½ AVID III
Pre-Engineering TEX PREP Courses: (Innovative-Elective Credit)
High School
940001(2) TEXPREP I 9-10 ½ None 940021(2) TEXPREP II 10-11 ½ TEXPREP I 940031(2) TEXPREP III 11-12 ½ TEXPREP II 940011(2) TEXPREP IV 11-12 ½ TEXPREP III
Middle School 540001(2) TEXPREP I 9-10 ½ None 540021(2) TEXPREP II 10-11 ½ TEXPREP I 540031(2) TEXPREP III 11-12 ½ TEXPREP II 540011(2) TEXPREP IV 11-12 ½ TEXPREP III
FOR LOCAL ELECTIVES CREDIT ONLY: State Assessment Accelerated Instruction 090181(2) Math TAKS 9-12 ½LC None 090201(2) Reading TAKS 9-12 ½LC None 090241(2) Writing TAKS 9-12 ½LC None 090251(2) Social Studies TAKS 9-12 ½LC None 090261(2) Science TAKS 9-12 ½LC None EOC101(2) Accelerated Instruction – English I 9-12 ½LC None EOC201(2) Accelerated Instruction – W Geography 9-12 ½LC None EOC301(2) Accelerated Instruction – Algebra I 9-12 ½LC None EOC401(2) Accelerated Instruction – Biology 9-12 ½LC None EOC501(2) Accelerated Instruction –Geometry 9-12 ½LC None EOC601(2) Accelerated Instruction – World History 9-12 ½LC None EOC701(2) Accelerated Instruction – English II 9-12 ½LC None EOC801(2) Accelerated Instruction – Algebra II 9-12 ½LC None EOC911(2) Accelerated Instruction – English III 9-12 ½LC None EOC921(2) Accelerated Instruction – Chemistry 9-12 ½LC None EOC931(2) Accelerated Instruction – US History 9-12 ½LC None EOC941(2) Accelerated Instruction – Physics 9-12 ½LC None
UIL Eligibility: The State Assessment Test Review courses are exempt from the ―No Pass No Play‖ rule. (No GPA points
awarded.)
SAT/ACT Preparatory Courses: 900221(2) SAT/ACT Prep (LC) 9-12 ½ None 900321(2) PSAT Prep (LC) 9-11 ½ None
Academic Decathlon Class: Please note: The following are Level I weight courses. Parental signature acknowledging LC Credit must be on file in student‘s cumulative record folder prior to enrollment in these courses. These courses are not in the UIL
exemption list; therefore, students must get a 70% as per UIL guidelines in order to participate in extracurricular
activities.
960001(2) Social Studies Academic Decathlon I 10-12 ½ None 960011(2) Language Arts Academic Decathlon II 10-12 ½ None 960021(2) Language Arts Academic Decathlon III 10-12 ½ None 960031(2) Language Arts Academic Decathlon IV 10-12 ½ None
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THEA Courses: 970131(2) THEA (LC) 9-12 ½ None
Texas Virtual School Network: BISD will pursue becoming a part of the Texas Virtual School Network for
2013-2014 school year. Course numbers will be allocated upon individual campus request and after Board
approval of related local policy.
Texas Virtual School Network Courses VS8983 AP Micro Economics VS8993 AP Macro Economics
VS1981(2) Spanish 2A
VS3753 Health
Early College High School: Program components will be implemented as individual high schools are awarded
TEA implementation status.
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S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taught in an Alternative Route to Success) includes but is not limited to API, A+,
Compass, and LUCHA Program instructional modules courses. Each campus is responsible for making sure that
instructional modules that are used are VALID for the school year for which the credit is awarded to students. In
addition, campus is discouraged from using API instructional modules if/when A+ and/or Compass resources are
available. MATHEMATICS LANGUAGE ARTS & FOREIGN LANGUAGE S02351(2) Math Models w/Applications 9-12 ½ S70951(2) Creative Writing 9-12 ½ S92221(2) Geometry 9-12 ½ S70941(2) Practical Writing 9-12 ½ S52111(2) Algebra I 9-12 ½ S70961(2) Technical Writing 9-12 ½ S82161(2)
SCIENCE S72821(2)
Algebra II
Integrated Physics & Chemistry
9-12
9-12
½
½
S10681(2) S20731(2)
S30761(2)
English I English II
English III
9-12 9-12
9-12
½ ½
½ S72851(2) Biology 9-12 ½ S40801(2) English IV 9-12 ½ S92911(2) Chemistry I 9-12 ½ S71971(2) Spanish I 9-12 ½ S03011(2) Physics I 9-12 ½ S71981(2) Spanish II 9-12 ½ S02901(2) Environmental Systems 9-12 ½ S71303 Communication Applications 9-12 ½ S01151(2) Anatomy&Physiology
SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH S73331(2) World Geography 9-12 ½ S74203 Foundations of Person Fitness 9-12 ½ S73381(2) World History 9-12 ½ S73773 Health 9-12 ½ S73271(2) U.S. History 9-12 ½ S74207 Individual Sports 9-12 ½
S03413 S03483
S08953
U.S. Government Psychology
Economics (Free Enterprise)
9-12 9-12
9-12
½ ½
½
S74209
ELECTIVE: S74501(2)
Team Sports Art I
9-12
9-12
½
½ S03453 Sociology 9-12 ½ S70111(2) Journalism 9-12 ½
COMMONLY USED: OUT OF DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
503011(2) Physics 663463 Health Education 564851(2) Choir I 574207 Individual Sports 532751(2) Algebra I/B 574209 Team Sports 534001(2) IPC A/B 530613 Communication Applications 814031(2) Art I A/B 574203 Foundations of Personal Fitness 534031(2) Biology A/B 573331(2) W Geo A/B 802351(2) Math Models A/B 571841(2) French I A/B 574601(2) Theater Arts I 761001(2) Spanish I A/B 782001(2) Spanish II A/B 782031(2) Spanish III A/B 782021(2) AP Spanish Language A/B 510691(2) English IA/B Pre
The following are to be used for scheduling purposes only.
970011(2) Concurrent Enrollment 000100 For Scheduling 970031(2) Library 000200 For Scheduling 970041(2) Lunch 000300 For Scheduling 970051(2) Migrant Tutorial 000400 For Scheduling 970061(2) Office 000500 For Scheduling 970071(2) See Counselor 970081(2) Work Permit 970111(2) In School Suspension 970121(2) Content Mastery 970151(2) STARS 970161(2) LUCHA Lab 970271(2) Tutorial
970010 ATRISK Tutorial (SCE) 970020 Title 1 Tutorial (Federal) 970100 Migrant Tutorial
Migrant Extended Day Tutorial
970300 SSI Tutorial
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Magnet
Programs
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EC0561(2) English III MAG/GT 11 ½ English II & Meet GT Criteria EC0501(2) English III MAG/AP (Lang and Comp) 11 ½ English II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M37051(2) English IV MAG/GT 12 ½ English III & Meet GT Criteria M47101(2) English IV MAG/AP (Lit and Comp) 12 ½ English III & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0581(2) Algebra I MAG/GT 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet GT Criteria EC0121(2) Algebra I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
HANNA HIGH SCHOOL
*H.I.T*
HANNA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAGNET
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Mastery of all areas tested on State of Texas Standardized Assessments;
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade.
C. Current Core Area Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation;
D. Parental approval in writing
E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility F. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program, unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAGNET Course Number
Course Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT1261(2) Principles of Information Technology 9 ½ none IT1301(2) Digital & Interactive Media 10 ½ Principles of Information Technology IT1271(2) Computer Maintenance 10 ½ Principles of Information Technology IT1311(2) Web Technologies 11 ½ Digital & Interactive Media IT1281(2) Telecommunications & Networking 11 ½ Principles of Information Technology IT1901(2) Research in Information Technology Solutions 12 1 2 Information Technology Courses
ENGLISH: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment.
EC0521(2) English I MAG/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0061(2) English I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course assessment.
EC0541(2) English II MAG/GT 10 ½ English I & Meet GT Criteria EC0161(2) English II MAG/PREAP 10 ½ English I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English III End of Course assessment. In addition, students must pass the English III assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
MATHEMATICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
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EC0601(2) Algebra II MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria EC0171(2) Algebra II MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0641(2) Biology MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0191(2) Biology MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M19851(2) Biology MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0481(2) Chemistry MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology & Meet GT Criteria EC0241(2) Chemistry MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0731(2) Chemistry MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0661(2) Physics MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCal or Cal; Meet GT Criteria EC0461(2) Physics MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCal or Cal: Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0741(2) Physics B MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0681(2) World Geography MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0251(2) World Geography MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0691(2) World History MAG 10-12 ½ World Geography EC0701(2) World History MAG/GT 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0181(2) World History MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0751(2) World History MAG/AP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0721(2) US History MAG/GT 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0491(2) US History MAG/AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M03203 US Government MAG/GT 11-12 ½ US History & Meet GT Criteria M03313 US Government MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M03193 US Government MAG/AP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college
readiness component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
EC0621(2) Geometry MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria
EC0311(2) Geometry MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M09731(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II, Geometry & Meet GT Criteria
M09721(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/PRE
M02311(2) Calculus AB MAG/AP 11-12 ½ PreCalculus & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
SCIENCE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Physics End of Course assessment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World Geography End of
Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World History End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
ECONOMICS: M13233 Economics MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Meet GT Criteria M13243 Economics MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M13223 Economics MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
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*H.I.T.*Hanna Information Technology Digital & Interactive Media or Network Systems
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I Pre-AP
English II Pre-AP
English III
English IV
Algebra I Pre-AP
/Geometry Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
/Algebra II Pre-AP
Algebra II Pre-AP /
Pre Cal Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/
Calculus AP
World Geography
Pre-AP
World History Pre-AP
U.S. History AP
Government Pre-AP
& Economics Pre-
AP
Biology Pre-AP
Chemistry Pre-AP
Physics Pre-AP
4th
Science
TEA Approved
List
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III
or PE
PE or Elective
Fine Arts
Health/
Professional
Communications
Web Technologies
Research in IT
Solutions
Digital & Interactive
Media
Principles of Information
Technology
OR
Fine Arts
Elective/
Professional Communications
Telecommunications &
Networking
Research in IT
Solutions
Computers
Maintenance
Principles of
Information
Technology
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
*CTE – Elective for a nine period day or no elective for an eight period day.
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EC0521(2)/M10841(2) English I TM/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0061(2)/M19591(2) English I TM/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0541(2)/M29411(2) English II TM/GT 10 ½ English I TM & Meet GT Criteria EC0161(2)/M29401(2) English II TM/PREAP 10 ½ English I TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0601(2)/M99791(2) Algebra II TM/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I TM & Meet GT Criteria EC0171(2)/M99781(2) Algebra II TM/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0621(2)/M59761(2) Geometry TM/GT 9-10 ½ Algebra I TM & Meet GT Criteria EC0311(2)/M59771(2) Geometry TM/PREAP 9-10 ½ Algebra I TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M09731(2) PreCalculusTM/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II TM & Meet GT Criteria M09721(2) PreCalculus TM/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M09731(2) Calculus TM/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II TM, Geometry TM & Meet GT
Criteria M02311(2) Calculus AB TM/AP 11-12 ½ PreCalculus TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0641(2)/M19831(2) Biology TM/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0191(2)/M19841(2) Biology TM/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M19851(2) Biology TM/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
HANNA HIGH SCHOOL
TM ACADEMY TM ACADEMY (ONLY FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN TM PROGRAM-GRADES (11-12) Course
Number
HEALTH SCIENCE
Course
Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
M01101(2) Principles of Health Science 9 ½ None
M74213 Medical Microbiology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M74223 Pathophysiology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M07393 Medical Terminology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M01121(2) Health Science 11 1 Pathophysiology & Microbiology
M01131(2) Practicum in Health Science I or 12 1 Health Science
M01141(2) Practicum in Health Science II or 12 1 Health Science
M1151(2) Anatomy & Physiology (RHSP/DAP – 4th
Science)
12 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics
ENGLISH: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English III End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the English III assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college
readiness component of the English III assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN. EC0561(2)/M37051(2) English III TM/GT 11 ½ English II TM & Meet GT Criteia
EC0501(2)/M37061(2) English III TM/AP (Language and
Composition) 11 ½ English II TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M37051(2) English IV TM/GT 12 ½ English III TM & Meet GT Criteria
M47101(2) English IV TM/AP (Literature and
Composition)
12 ½ English III TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
MATHEMATICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
EC0581(2)/M19741(2) Algebra I TM/GT 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet GT Criteria EC0121(2)/M19751(2) Algebra I TM/PREAP 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college
readiness component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
SCIENCE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
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EC0481(2)/M29861(2) Chemistry TM/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology TM & Meet GT Criteria EC0241(2)/M29851(2) Chemistry TM Pre-AP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology TM Meet AP Criteria EC0731(2)/M29871(2) Chemistry TM/AP 11-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology TM Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0661(2)/M99871(2) Physics TM/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II TM or PreCalculus or Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment EC0461(2)/M99881(2) Physics TM/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II TM or PreCalculus or Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0741(2)/M03061(2) Physics B TM/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0721(2)/M79941(2) US History TM/GT 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0491(2)/M79931(2) US History TM/AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M03203 US Government TM/GT 11-12 ½ US History TM & Meet GT Criteria M03313 US Government TM/PREAP 11-12 ½ US History TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M03193 US Government TM/AP 11-12 ½ US History TM & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
ECONOMICS: M13233
Economics TM/GT
11-12
½
Meet GT Criteria
M13243 Economics TM/PREAP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M13223 Economics TM/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Physics End of Course assessment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World Geography End of
Course assessment. EC0681(2)/M73621(2) World Geography TM/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria
EC0251(2)/M73611(2) World Geography TM/PreAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World History End of Course assessment.
EC0701(2)/M73401(2) World History TM/GT 10-12 ½ World Geography TM & Meet GT Criteria
10-12 ½ World Geography TM & Meet PreAP/AP
EC0181(2)/M79531(2) World History TM/PREAP
EC0751(2)/M73411(2) World History TM/AP
Criteria
10-12 ½ World Geography TM & Meet PreAP/AP
Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
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Hanna High School TM Academy Health Science
TM ACADEMY (ONLY FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN TM PROGRAM-GRADES10-12)
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I/Geometry
Geometry/Algebra II
Algebra II/Pre Cal Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy &
Physiology
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II Foreign Language III
or PE
PE or Elective
Fine Arts
Health/
Professional
Communications
Health Science
Practicum in Health
Science I
or Practicum in
Health Science II
Medical Terminology
&
Medical Microbiology
Principles of Health
Science
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in
and after 2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the
RECOMMENDED Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra
II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan. *CTE – Elective for a nine period day or no elective for an eight period day.
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LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE, FOOD &
NATURAL RESOURCES MAGNET PROGRAM
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Recommended success in the 7th
or 8th
grade state assessment tests.
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Current Core Area Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation;
D. Entry for 8th
and 9th
grade only/
E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility F. Must have complied with state attendance guidelines.
G. Must fulfill contract requirements during the academic year to remain eligibility
H. Join Future Farmers of America all four years
I. Participate in interview process
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in
students returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for magnet completion.
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES MAGNET Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
ANIMAL SYSTEMS AG0401(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-11 ½ None AG0411(2) Equine Science 10-12 ½ Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources AG0421(2) AG0431(2)
Veterinary Medical Applications Advanced Animal Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)
11-12 12
½ ½
Equine Science Minimum of 2 credits in AG program
AG0501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 12 1 Minimum of 2 credits in AG program 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1 –1 ½ Minimum of 2 credits in AG program
POWER SYSTEMS AG0401(2)
AG0491(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agricultural Power Systems or 9-11
10-12 ½ ½
None
Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources AG0471(2) AG1921(2)
Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies Agriculture, Facilities, Design, & Fabrication
10-12 11-12
½ ½
Agricultural Power Systems Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies
AG0501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 12 1 Minimum of 2 credits in AG program 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1 –1 ½ Minimum of 2 credits in AG program
PLANT SYSTEMS AG0401(2) Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-11 ½ None AG0441(2) Principles & Elements of Floral Design 10-12 ½ Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources AG0451(2) Landscape Design & Turf Grass Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources AG0461(2) Advanced Plant & Soil Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science) 12 ½ Minimum of 2 credits in AG program AG0501(2) Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 12 1 Minimum of 2 credits in AG program 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1 –1 ½ Minimum of 2 credits in AG program
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Lopez High School
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Magnet
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus or Mathematical
Applications in
Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
(RHSP)
World Geography
World History
U.S. History
Government &
Economics
Biology
Chemistry
Principles of Technology
(RHSP)
Or
Physics (DAP)
4th
Year Science
or
Advanced Animal
Science (RHSP/DAP)
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III (DAP) or elective
(Recommended)
Physical Ed.
Fine Arts
Professional Communications/
Health
Advanced Animal
Science Agriculture
Facilities Design &
Fabrication Or
Practicum in Agriculture,
Food & Natural
Resources
Or
Advanced Plant & Soil
Science
Career Preparation I
(Internship)
Veterinary Medical Applications
Or Agricultural
Power Systems
OR Agricultural
Mechanics & Metal
Technologies
Or
Advanced Plant & Soil
Science
Equine Science
or
Agricultural Power
Systems
or
Agricultural Mechanics &
Metal Technologies
or
Principles & Elements of
Floral Design
or
Landscape Design & Turf
Grass Management
Principles of Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate
under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
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LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL
ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION MAGNET
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following requirements:
A. Recommended success in the 7th
and 8th
grade state assessment tests.
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Current Core Area Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation;
D. Entry into the magnet program for 8th
and 9th
grade only.
E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility F. Must have complied with state attendance guidelines.
G. Must fulfill contract requirements during the academic year to remain eligibility
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in
students returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence of
courses must be taken for magnet completion.
AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY MAGNET Course Number
Course Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION AV0691(2) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 9 ½ None AV0741(2) Audio & Video Production 10 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications AV0841(2) Advanced Audio & Video Production 11 1 Audio & Video Production AV0781(2) Practicum in Audio & Video Production 12 1 Advanced Audio & Video Production 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1 – 1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the program of study
GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
AV0691(2) Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 9 ½ None AV0791(2) Graphic Design & Illustration 10 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
AV0801(2) Advanced Graphic Design Illustration
11 1 Graphic Design Illustration
301771(2)
Career Preparation I
12
1 – 1 ½
Minimum of two courses in the program of study
ANIMATION AV0691(2)
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications
9
½
None
AV0791(2) Graphic Design & Illustration 10 ½ Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications AV0701(2) Animation 11 1 Graphic Design & Illustration AV0731(2) Advanced Animation 12 1 Animation 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1 – 1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the program of study
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Lopez High School Audio & Video Technology Magnet
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
or Engineering
Math
(RHSP/DAP)
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
IPC/Biology
Chemistry
Principles of
Technology (RHSP)
or Physics (DAP)
4th
Year Science
or
Engineering Design &
Problem Solving
(DAP)
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III
(DAP) or elective
(Recommended)
Physical Ed.
Fine Arts
Professional
Communications/
Health
Practicum in Audio &
Video Production or
Career Preparation I
(Internship)
Advanced Audio &
Video Production
or Advanced Graphic
Design & Illustration
or
Animation
Commercial
Photography
Or Audio & Video
Production
or
Graphic Design &
Illustration
Principles of Arts,
A/V Technology, &
Communications
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012.In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION & TRAINING MAGNET
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Mastery of all areas tested on respective 7th
grade required state assessment;
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Parental consent in writing; D. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility;
E. Must have complied with state attendance guidelines;
F. Must fulfill contract requirements during the academic year to remain eligibility; and
G. Receive written acceptance notification from Education & Training Magnet
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements.
Education & Training Magnet Course
Number Course
Description Grade Credit Prerequisite
EDUCATION & TRAINING ET0901(2) Principles of Education & Training 9 ½ None
ET0911(2) Human Growth & Development 10 ½ Principles of Education & Training
ET0921(2) Instructional Practices in Education & Training 11 1 Human Growth & Development
12 1 Instructional Practices in Education &
ET0931(2) Practicum in Education & Training Training
300823 Professional Communications 9-12 ½ None
301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I
301661(2) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP – 4th
Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of
Technology or Physics
301641(2) Engineering Math (RHSP/DAP – 4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL
EDUCATION & TRAINING MAGNET
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
or Engineering
Math
(RHSP/DAP)
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
IPC/Biology
Chemistry
Principles of
Technology (RHSP)
Or Physics (DAP)
4th
Year Science
Or Engineering
Design & Problem
Solving (DAP)
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III
(DAP) or
Elective
(Recommended)
Fine Arts
Professional
Communications/
Elective
Practicum in
Education & Training
Or
Career Preparation I
(Internship)
Instructional Practice
in Education &
Training
Principles of
Education &
Training
Human Growth &
Development
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for
students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II
assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college
readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED
Graduation Plan.
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL
LAW MAGNET PROGRAM
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Mastery of State of Texas standardized assessment.
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Written parental consent.
D. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility;
E. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines;
F. Receive written acceptance notification from Education & Training Magnet. Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements.
LAW MAGNET Course
Number Course
Description Grade Credit Prerequisite
LAW ENFORCEMENT / FORENSIC SCIENCE LW1321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 9 ½ None
LW1331(2) Law Enforcement I 10 ½ Principles of Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec. LW1371(2) Correctional Services 11 ½ Law Enforcement I LW1341(2) Law Enforcement II or 12 ½ Correctional Services
LW1391(2) Practicum in Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections, & Sec. 12 ½ Correctional Services
LW1351(2) Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science) 12 1 -1 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics 300823 Professional Communications 12 ½ None
301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra II
301661(2) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP 4th
Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Technology or
Physics
301641(2) Engineering Math (RHSP/DAP – 4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II
300943 Money Matters 11-12 ½ None
LAW STUDIES / FORENSIC SCIENCE LW1321(2) Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 9 ½ None LW1331(2) Law Enforcement I 10 ½ Principles of Law, Pub. Safety, Corrections & Sec
LW1361(2) Court System & Practices 11 ½
LW1341(2) Law Enforcement II 12 ½ Court System & Practices
LW0671(2) Business Law or 12 ½ Law Enforcement II
LW1391(2) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 12 ½ Law Enforcement II LW1351(2) Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science) 12 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics
301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra II
301661(2) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (RHSP/DAP 4th
Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Technology or
Physics
301641(2) Engineering Math (RHSP/DAP – 4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II
300943 Money Matters 12 ½ None
300823 Professional Communications 12 ½ None
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Algebra II, B
James Pace High School Law Magnet
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Engineering Math
(RHSP/DAP)
or
Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
US History
Government / Economics
Biology
Chemistry
Principles of
Technology (RHSP)
or
Physics
Forensic Science
(RHSP/DAP)
or
Engineering Design &
Problem Solving
(RHSP/DAP)
Principles of Law,
Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
Law Enforcement I
Correctional Services
Law Enforcement II
or
Business Law
or
Practicum in Law, Public
Safety, Corrections, &
Security or
Career Preparation I
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Foreign Language III
Health &
Professional
Communications
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Elective or
Money Matters
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, iology,
Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the
graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students
must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and
Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
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EC0511(2) English I MAG 9 ½ None EC0521(2) English I MAG/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0061(2) English I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0531(2) English II MAG 10 ½ English I EC0541(2) English II MAG/GT 10 ½ English I & Meet GT Criteria EC0161(2) English II MAG/PREAP 10 ½ English I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
PORTER HIGH MAGNET
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGYANIMATION RADIO & TV
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Entry to magnet program is for 8th
and 9th
grade only; B. Recommend success in areas tested on respective 7/8th grade reading and math state
assessment;
C. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
D. Current Core Area Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation;
E. Entry to magnet program is for 8th
and 9th
grade only.
F. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility; and G. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program;
unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 successful CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for magnet completion.
NOTE: Students may take the Magnet Program coursework listed or the same course(s) listed in the
general course listing section but may not take both at any time.
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY ANIMATION RADIO & TELEVISION
Course Number
Course Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
AV0691(2) Principles of Arts,A/V Tech & Communications 9-11 ½ None
AV1262(2) Principles of Information Technology 9-11 ½ None
AV0741(2) Audio & Video Production 10-12 ½ Principles of Arts,A/V Tech & Comm.
AV0701(2) Animation I 10-12 ½ Principles of Arts,A/V Tech & Comm.
AV0731(2) Advance Animation II 11-12 1 Animation I
AV0841(2) Advance Audio & Video Production 12 1 Teacher Recommendation
ENGLISH: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment; the
assessment score is required to be 15% of the student’s final grade for the course
Students who enter Grade 9 in 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course assessment; the assessment will count for 15% of
the student’s final grade in the course
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EC0551(2) English III MAG 11 ½ English II EC0561(2) English III MAG/GT 11 ½ English II & Meet GT Criteria EC0501(2) English III MAG/AP (Language and Composition) 11 ½ English II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M39481(2) English IV MAG 12 ½ English III M37051(2) English IV MAG/GT 12 ½ English III & Meet GT Criteria M47101(2) English IV MAG/AP Literature and Composition 12 ½ English III & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0571(2) Algebra I MAG 9 ½ None EC0581(2) Algebra I MAG/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0121(2) Algebra I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0591(2) Algebra II MAG 10-12 ½ Algebra I EC0601(2) Algebra II MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria EC0171(2) Algebra II MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0631(2) Biology MAG 9-10 ½ None EC0641(2) Biology MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0191(2) Biology MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0471(2) Chemistry MAG 10-12 ½ Algebra I & 1 Year of HS Science EC0481(2) Chemistry MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I, Meet GT Criteria & 1 Year of HS Science EC0241(2) Chemistry MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I, Meet PreAP/AP Criteria & 1 Year of HS Science EC0731(2) Chemistry MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0651(2) Physics MAG 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCalculus or Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment EC0661(2) Physics MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCalculus or Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment & Meet GT Criteria EC0461(2) Physics MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCalculus or Calculus or Concurrent Enrollment & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0741(2) Physics B MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria 306731(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP-Physics) 10-12 ½ Chemistry
EC0611(2) World Geography MAG 9-10 ½ None EC0681(2) World Geography MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0251(2) World Geography MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English III End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the English III assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness
component of the English III assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
MATHEMATICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness
component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
EC0611(2) Geometry MAG 9-10 ½ Algebra I
EC0621(2) Geometry MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria
EC0311(2) Geometry MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M09711(2) Pre-Calculus MAG 11-12 ½ Algebra II & Geometry
M09731(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II, Geometry & Meet GT Criteria
Algebra II, Geometry; Meet PreAP/AP
M09721(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Criteria
M02311(2) Calculus AB MAG/AP 11-12 ½ PreCalculus & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M02331(2) Calculus BC MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Calculus AB & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
SCIENCE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Physics End of Course assessment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World Geography End of
Course assessment.
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EC0691(2) World History MAG 9-10 ½ World Geography EC0701(2) World History MAG/GT 9-10 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0181(2) World History MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0751(2) World History MAG/AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0711(2)
EC0721(2)
EC0491(2)
US History MAG
US History MAG/GT
US History MAG/AP
11-12
11-12
11-12
½
½
½
World Geography
World Geography & Meet GT Criteria
World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M03183
M03203
M03313
M03193
US Government MAG
US Government MAG/GT
US Government MAG/PREAP US Government MAG/AP
11-12
11-12
11-12
½
½
½
US History
US History & Meet GT Criteria
US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World History End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
ECONOMICS
M13213 Economics MAG 12 ½ None M13233 Economics MAG/GT 12 ½ Meet GT Criteria M13243 Economics MAG/PREAP 12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M13223 Economics MAG/AP
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SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
FOR ANIMATION RADIO & TELEVISION
GLADYS PORTER MAGNET
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I English II English III English IV
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
World Geography World History U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology I Chemistry I
Principles Of Technology
(RHSP)
or
Physics I (DAP)
4th
Science
P.E., ROTC, Band,
Dance, Athletics Foreign Language I Foreign Language II
Principles of
Information Tech I* Fine Arts Professional
Communications/Health
Foreign Language III
(DAP)/ Elective
Elective
Principles of Arts,
A/V Tech & Comm
Animation I or
Audio/Video Prod.
Adv.Animation II
Or
Broadcast Journ. I
Adv. Audio/Video
Prod. II Or
Broadcast Journ. II
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
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PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS ACADEMY
Criteria: Students currently enrolled in the programs must meet the following requirements:
A. Only students currently enrolled in PLW courses will be allowed to remain in the program
B. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility; and
C. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Academy Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 successful CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for academy completion. Academy students currently enrolled will be given the opportunity to
complete the program by no later than May 2015.
NOTE: Students may take the Academy Program coursework listed in the general course listing section
but may not take both at any time.
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS ACADEMY Course
Number
Course
Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS
PLW110 Principles of Engineering 10-11 ½ PLW Introduction to Engineering Design PLW120 Digital Electronics 11 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering PLW130 Engineering Design & Development 11-12 ½ PLW Digital Electronics PLW140 Civil Engineering & Architecture 12 ½ PLW Digital Electronics PLW160 Aerospace Engineering 12 ½ PLW Digital Electronics
*The PLTW curriculum is founded in the fundamental problem-solving and critical-thinking skills taught in traditional career and
technical education (CTE), but at the same time integrates national academic and technical learning standards and STEM principles.
PLTW collaborates intimately with a group of institutions designated as University Affiliates, which are colleges and universities that
have an agreement with PLTW to facilitate the delivery of the PLTW programs.
Additional courses may become available as MOU‘s are signed for dual enrollment and articulated credit in programs of study.
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ACADEMY FOR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS
GLADYS PORTER HIGH SCHOOL Engineering and
Technology (PLTW)
Only for currently enrolled students in program!
10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English II
English III
English IV
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
or Engineering Math
(RHSP/DAP)
World History
U.S. History
Government & Economics
Chemistry I
Principles Of Technology (RHSP)
or
Physics I (DAP)
4th Science
or Engineering Design
& Problem Solving
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II Foreign Language III
(DAP)/
Elective
Fine Arts Professional
Communications/Health
PLTW Elective
Engineering Design &
Development
or
Civil Engineering &
Architecture* Or
Aerospace Engineering
Principles of
Engineering*
Digital Electronics
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
The Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) graduation plan requires three years of a foreign language and four ―advanced
measures‖. If the student chooses the DAP diploma he/she may use a combination of the following to obtain these four measures:
• Make an 80 or better in classes marked with an *;
• Original research project that meets the standard noted elsewhere in the Course Listing Guide;
• Take Advanced Placement Tests and make a 3.0 or better;
• A PSAT score that qualifies a student as national merit Scholarship ―Commended‖ or higher
The recommended Diploma only requires 2 years of a foreign language and no measures. NOTE: The plan above assumes the student will pass all classes. Failure of any classes will require adjustment to this plan.
Students will be allowed the opportunity to complete the Engineering Academy by no later than May 2015.
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SIMON RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAGNET PROGRAM
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following
requirements:
A. Recommended success in state assessments in the 7th
& 8th
grade;
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Current Core Area Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation;
D. Parental approval in writing;
E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility;
F. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in
students returning to the zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that was in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for Magnet completion.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAGNET Course
Number Course
Description Grade Per
Unit Prerequisite
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
B00821(2) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 9-11 ½ None B00831(2) Business Information Management I ½ None B00851(2) Global Business ½ Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance B01741(2) Securities & Investments 11-12 ½ Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance B00761(2) Business Law 11-12 ½ Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance B00751(2) Business Information Management II 11-12 ½ Business Information Management I B00891(2) Business Management 10-12 ½ Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance B00871(2) Practicum in Business Management 12 1 Minimum of 2 courses in Magnet Program
301780 Career Preparation II 12 1.5 Minimum of 2 courses in Magnet Program
RECOMMENDED CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES 301641(2) Engineering Math (RHSP/DAP – 4
th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II
300943 Money Matters 9-12 ½ None 300923 Professional Communications (Speech) 11-12 ½ None
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Simón Rivera High School
International Business Magnet (IBM) Business Management
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I Math Models or
Geometry
Geometry or
Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology I
Chemistry
Physics
4th Science
*Foreign Language I
*Foreign Language II
*Foreign Language III
Health & Professional
Communications
(replaces Speech)
Fine Arts PE/PE
or Substitution
Global Business
*Choice of one course:
Business Management
or
Career Preparation II
(Work-Based Learning )
or
Practicum in Business
Management I (Non-
Paid Internships)
Principles of Business,
Marketing & Finance
Business Information
Management I
Securities & Investments
or
Business Law
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the
graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students
must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and
Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
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Simón Rivera High School
International Business Magnet (IBM) Business Information Management
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I Math Models or
Geometry
Geometry or
Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology I
Chemistry
Physics
4th Science
*Elective
*Elective
*Electiv
e
*Elective
*Foreign Language I
*Foreign Language II
*Foreign Language III
Health & Professional
Communications
(replaces Speech)
Fine Arts PE/PE
or Substitution
Global Business
*Choice of one course:
Business Management
or
Career Preparation II
(Work-Based Learning )
Principles of Business,
Marketing & Finance
Business Information
Management I
Business Information
Management II
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the
graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students
must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and
Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
*CTE – Elective for a nine period day or no elective for an eight period day.
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EC0541(2) English II MAG/GT 10 ½ English I & Meet GT Criteria EC0161(2) English II MAG/PREAP 10 ½ English I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following requirements:
A. Incoming 9th
grade students. Exception: A student coming from a magnet program that can meet the
STAMP program study requirements.
B. Is currently achieving and maintaining exemplary academic status.
C. Has passed all sections of the state mandated assessments.
D. One page handwritten personal essay.
E. One staff recommendation letter.
F. Successful completion of 8th
grade Algebra I or commitment to attend STAMP Summer Algebra camp.
G. Commitment to attend summer STAMP camp for approximately 2 weeks.
H. Must comply with the district attendance polices.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in students
returning to the zoned campus.
Selection Process
A. A Committee consisting of teachers, counselors, and administrators review student transcripts, state mandated
test scores, the essay, and the recommendation letter.
B. Pre-Advanced placement classes and Algebra taken in middle school is given extra weight.
C. Grades and Achievement scores will be given the highest percentage. Recommendation form and student‘s
essay will be given percentage points.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that were in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for magnet completion.
Course
Number Course
Description Grade
Placement Per
Unit Prerequisite
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY M01101(2) Principles of Health Science 9 ½ None M07391(2) Medical Terminology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M01121(2) Health Science 11 1 Medical Terminology
M01131(2) Practicum in Health Science I or 12 1 Health Science
M01141(2) Practicum in Health Science II 12 1 Health Science
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS M01101(2) Principles of Health Science 9 ½ None
M74213 Medical Microbiology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M07393 Medical Terminology 10 ½ Principles of Health Science
M01121(2) Health Science 11 1 Medical Microbiology/Medical Terminology
M01131(2) Practicum in Health Science I or 12 1 Health Science
M01141(2) Practicum in Health Science II 12 1 Health Science
RECOMMENDED CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES 301151(2) Anatomy & Physiology (RHSP/DAP – 4th
Science)
12 ½ Principles of Technology or Physics
300823 Professional Communications 9 ½ None
NOTE: Students may take the Magnet Program coursework listed above or the same course(s) listed in the general course listing section but
may not take both at any time.
ENGLISH: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment.
EC0521(2) English I MAG/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria
EC0061(2) English I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course.
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STAMP MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
EC0601(2) Algebra II MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria EC0171(2) Algebra II MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0621(2) Geometry MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria EC0311(2) Geometry MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M09731(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/GT 11-12 ½ Algebra II, Geometry & Meet GT Criteria M09721(2) Pre-Calculus MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II, Geometry M02311(2) Calculus AB MAG/AP 11-12 ½ PreCalculus & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0641(2) Biology MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0191(2) Biology MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M19851(2) Biology MAG/AP 11-12 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0661(2) Chemistry MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology & Meet GT Criteria EC0241(2) Chemistry MAG/PREAP ½ Algebra I & Biology Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0701(2) World Geography MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria EC0251(2) World Geography MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0721(2) World History MAG/GT 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0181(2) World History MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria EC0761(2) World History MAG/AP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
EC0741(2) US History MAG/GT 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria EC0751(2) US History MAG/AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M03203 US Government MAG/GT 11-12 ½ US History & Meet GT Criteria M03313 US Government MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria M03193 US Government MAG/AP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English III End of Course assessment. In addition, students must
pass the English III assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness
component of the English III assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN. EC0561(2) English III MAG/GT 11 ½ English II & Meet GT Criteria
EC0501(2) English III MAG/AP (Language &
Composition)
11 ½ English II & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
M47091(2) English IV MAG/GT 12 ½ English III & Meet GT Criteria
M47101(2) English IV MAG/AP (Literature & Composition)
12 ½ English III & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
MATHEMATICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
EC0581(2) Algebra I MAG/GT 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet GT Criteria EC0121(2) Algebra I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In addition, students must
pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness
component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
SCIENCE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Physics End of Course assessment.
EC0681(2) Physics MAG/GT Meet GT Criteria EC0461(2) Physics MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ Algebra II or PreCalculus or Calculus & Meet
PreAP/AP Criteria
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World Geography End of
Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
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End Of Course assessments (English 1, English II, English III, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
World Geography, World History, and U.S. History) are part of the graduation requirements for students
entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the Recommended Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the
English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the Distinguished Graduation Plan.
NOTE: The plan above assumes the student will pass all classes. Failure of any classes will require adjustments. • All Medical Professions courses include articulated agreements or Dual Enrollment agreements with
colleges/universities as per individual Memorandum of Understanding.
• Additional courses may become available as MOU‘s are signed for dual enrollment and articulated credit in programs of study.
• 4 years of math is required at the High School level (follow degree plan).
• Zero period might be needed for students who participate in a full four year program of Fine Arts or Athletics.
• All students for the 2012-2013 school year will follow the requirements for the DAP plan that were in place the year they started
high school.
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STAMP – Medical Professions
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I Pre-AP
English II Pre-AP
English III AP/DE
English IV AP/DE
Algebra 1 Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Algebra 2 Pre-AP/DE
Algebra 2 Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-
AP/DE Calculus
AP/DE World Geography
Pre-AP
World History
Pre-AP/AP
U.S. History AP/DE Government/Economics
Pre-AP/AP/DE
Biology Pre-AP
Chemistry Pre-AP
Physics Pre-AP/AP/DE Anatomy & Physiology
Foreign Language 1
Regular/Pre-AP/DE
Foreign Language II
Regular/Pre-AP/DE
Foreign Language III
Regular/Pre-AP/AP/DE
Fine Arts
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
PE
Elective (1 semester) Speech (1 semester)
Principles of
Health Science
Regular or (DE)
Medical Terminology
&
Medical Microbiology
Regular or (DE)
Health Science(DE)
Clinical Rotations
Practicum-Health Science I
Internships
Industry Certifications
EMT-Emerg Medical Tech
CNA-Cert Nursing
Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
English I MAG/GT 9 ½ Meet GT Criteria English I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
English II MAG/GT 10 ½ English I & Meet GT Criteria English II MAG/PREAP 10 ½ English I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Algebra I MAG/GT 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet GT Criteria Algebra I MAG/PREAP 9 ½ Math 8 & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following requirements:
A. Incoming 9th
grade students. Exception: A student coming from a magnet program that can meet the
STAMP program study requirements.
B. Is currently achieving and maintaining exemplary academic status.
C. Has passed all sections of the state mandated assessments.
D. One page handwritten personal essay.
E. One staff recommendation letter.
F. Successful completion of 8th
grade Algebra I or commitment to attend STAMP Summer Algebra camp.
G. Commitment to attend summer STAMP camp for approximately 2 weeks.
H. Must comply with the district attendance polices.
Eligibility to remain in the program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate
behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from the program will result in
students returning to the zoned campus.
SELECTION PROCESS
A. A Committee consisting of teachers, counselors, and administrators review student transcripts, state
mandated test scores, the essay, and the recommendation letter.
B. Pre-Advanced placement classes and Algebra taken in middle school is given extra weight.
C. Grades and Achievement scores will be given the highest percentage. Recommendation form and student‘s
essay will also be given percentage points.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all program criteria that were in place at the time the student was accepted into the program; unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements.
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY MAGNET (STAMP) Course
Number Course
Description Grade
Placement Per
Unit Prerequisite
ENGINEEING
PLW101 (2) PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 9 ½ None PLW111(2) PLTW Principles of Engineering 10 ½ PLW Introduction to Engineering Design PLW121(2) PLTW Digital Electronics OR 11 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering PLW141(2) PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture OR 11 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering PLW151(2) PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing OR 11 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering PLW161(2) PLTW Biotechnical Engineering 11 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering PLW131(2) PLTW Engineering Design & Development 12 ½ PLW Principles of Engineering RECOMMENDED CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES
300823 Professional Communications 9 ½ None
301531(2) Engineering Design & Problem Solving
(RHSP/DAP – 4th Science)
301521(2) Scientific Research & Design (RHSP/DAP – 4th
Science)
12 ½ PLW Digital Electronics
12 ½ Algebra I and Principles of Technology or Physics
301641(2) Engineering Math 12 ½ Algebra II 301511(2) Principles of Technology 10-12 ½ Chemistry I 070961(2) Research / Technical Writing 12 ½ None
ENGLISH: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English I End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the English II End of Course assessment.
MATHEMATICS: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
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STAMP SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Algebra II MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria Algebra II MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Geometry MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet GT Criteria Geometry MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Algebra I & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria PreCalculusMAG/GT
PreCalculusMAG/PREAP
Biology MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria Biology MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Chemistry MAG/GT 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology & Meet GT Criteria Chemistry MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ Algebra I & Biology Meet PreAP/AP Criteria PhysicsMAG/GT
PhysicsMAG/PREAP
World Geography MAG/GT 9-10 ½ Meet GT Criteria World Geography MAG/PREAP 9-10 ½ Meet PreAP/AP Criteria World History MAG/GT 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria World History MAG/PREAP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria World History MAG/AP 10-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
US History MAG/GT 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet GT Criteria US History MAG/AP 11-12 ½ World Geography & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria US Government MAG/GT 11-12 ½ US History & Meet GT Criteria US Government MAG/PREAP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria US Government MAG/AP 11-12 ½ US History & Meet PreAP/AP Criteria
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra II End of Course assessment. In addition, students
must pass the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED PLAN and perform satisfactorily on the college
readiness component of the Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED PLAN.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Geometry End of Course assessment.
SCIENCE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Biology End of Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the Chemistry End of Course assessment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the World Geography End of
Course assessment.
Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the U.S. History End of Course assessment.
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*The PLTW curriculum is founded in the fundamental problem-solving and critical-thinking skills taught in traditional career and
technical education (CTE), but at the same time integrates national academic and technical learning standards and STEM principles.
PLTW collaborates intimately with a group of institutions designated as University Affiliates, which are colleges and universities that
have an agreement with PLTW to facilitate the delivery of the PLTW programs.
Additional courses may become available as MOU‘s are signed for dual enrollment and articulated credit in programs of study.
End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMEND
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment
to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan (DAP). The DAP graduation plan requires 3 years of foreign
language and 4 advanced measures. On the other hand, the Recommended Diploma only requires 2 years of a foreign language and
no measures.
NOTE: The plan above assumes the student will pass all classes. Failure of any classes will require adjustment to this plan.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL STAMP – Science Technology
9th
10th
11th
12th
English I Pre-AP English II Pre-AP English III AP/DE English IV AP/DE
Algebra I Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Algebra II Pre-AP/DE
Algebra II Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/DE
Engineering Math
(RHSP/DAP) (PLTW)
World Geography Pre-AP
World History Pre-AP/AP
U.S. History AP/DE
Government &Economics Pre-AP/AP/DE
Biology Pre-AP
Chemistry Pre-AP
Principles of
Technology (RHSP)
or
Physics Pre-AP/AP/DE
(DAP)
Engineering Design & Problem Solving
(RHSP/DAP)(PLTW
) or
Scientific Research &
Design (RHSP/DAP) Elective Elective Elective
Elective
Foreign Language I Regular/Pre-AP/AP
Foreign Language II Regular/Pre-AP/AP
Foreign Language III Regular/Pre-AP/AP
Fine Arts
Introduction to
Engineering Design
(PLTW)
Principles of Engineering
(PLTW)
Digital Electronics (PLTW)
or Civil Engineering and
Architecture (PLTW)
Or
Computer Integrated
Manufacturing(PLTW)
Or
Biotechnical
Engineering(PLTW)
Engineering Design &
Development (PLTW)
PE
Elective
Speech
January 2 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MAGNET
This Program of Study applies to those students who have been accepted before January 2012
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into a magnet program must meet the following requirements:
A. Recommended success in state assessments in seventh and eighth grade B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th grade; C. Current Teacher, Counselor or Administrator Recommendation; D. Parental approval in writing; E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility; F. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in a magnet program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success, appropriate behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from a magnet program will result in students returning to their zoned campus.
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Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all magnet program criteria that were in place at the time they were accepted into a program unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence of courses must be taken for Magnet completion.
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY MAGNET Course Number
Course Description
Grade
Per Unit Credit
Prerequisite
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AC0511(2) Principal of Architecture & Construction 9 ½ None AC0551(2) Architectural Design 10 ½ Principal of Architecture & Construction AC0561(2) Advanced Architectural Design 11 1 Architectural Design AC0571(2) Practicum in Architectural Design 12 1 Advanced Architectural Design 316821(2) Career Preparation I (Internship) 12 1-1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the Program of Study
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
AC0511(2) Principal of Architecture & Construction 9 ½ None AC0581(2) Construction Technology 10 ½ Principal of Architecture & Construction AC0591(2) Advanced Construction Technology 11 1 Construction Technology AC0601(2) Practicum in Construction Management 12 1 Advanced Construction Technology 316821(2) Career Preparation I (Internship) 12 1-1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the Program of Study
WELDING AC1401(2) Principles of Manufacturing 9 ½ None AC1411(2) Welding 10 ½ Principles of Manufacturing AC1421(2) Advanced Welding 11 1 Welding AC1451(2) Practicum in Manufacturing 12 1 Principles of Manufacturing 316821(2) Career Preparation I (Internship) 12 1-1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the Program of Study
Recommended Courses
301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I 301661(2) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (DAP – 4th Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Technology or Physics
301521(2) Scientific Research &Design (RHSP/DAP-4th
Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Technology or Physics
300823 Professional Communications 9-12 ½ None
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End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the graduation requirements for students
entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to
graduate under the RECOMMENDED Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of
the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan. *CTE – Elective for a nine period day or no elective for an eight period day.
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Veterans’ Memorial High School Architecture & Construction Magnet
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English I English II English III English IV
Algebra I
Geometry or **Math Models
Geometry or Algebra II
Algebra II or
Pre-Calculus
World Geography World History U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology I **IPC or Chemistry
Chemistry or Principles of Technology (RHSP)
or Physics (DAP)
Physics (DAP) or
Engineering Design & Problem Solving (DAP)
or 4th Science
Foreign Language I ***/Elective
Foreign Language II ***/Elective
Fine Arts
Foreign Language III *** (DAP)
or Elective (Recommended)
*** Principles of Architecture &
Construction (or)
Principles of Manufacturing
***
Architectural Design (or)
Construction Technology
(or) Welding
*** Advanced Architectural
Design (or)
Advanced Construction Technology
(or) Advanced Welding
***
Practicum in Architectural Design
(or) Practicum in Construction
Management (or)
Practicum in Manufacturing (or)
Career Preparation I
PE/PE
Elective/ Professional
Communications
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into the programs must meet the following requirements:
A. Incoming 9th
grade students. Exception: A student coming from a magnet program that can meet the
STAMP program study requirements.
B. Is currently achieving and maintaining exemplary academic status.
C. Has passed all sections of the state mandated assessments.
D. One page handwritten personal essay.
E. One staff recommendation letter.
F. Successful completion of 8th
grade Algebra I or commitment to attend STAMP Summer Algebra camp.
G. Commitment to attend summer STAMP camp for approximately 2 weeks.
H. Must comply with the district attendance polices.
Eligibility to remain in a magnet program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success,
appropriate behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from a magnet program will
result in students returning to their zoned campus.
SELECTION PROCESS
A. A Committee consisting of teachers, counselors, and administrators review student transcripts, state
mandated test scores, the essay, and the recommendation letter.
B. Pre-Advanced placement classes and Algebra taken in middle school is given extra weight.
C. Grades and Achievement Scores will be given the highest percentage. Recommendation form and student‘s
essay will also be given percentage points.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all magnet program criteria that were in place at the time they were accepted into a program unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for Magnet completion.
ARCHITECTURE (STAMP)
Course
Number Course
Description Grade
Placement Per
Unit Prerequisite
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
AC00511(2) Principles of Architecture & Construction 9 ½ None AC00551(2) Architectural Design 10 ½ Principles of Architecture & Construction AC00561(2) Advanced Architectural Design 11 1 Architectural Design AC00571(2) Practicum in Architectural Design 12 1 Advanced Architectural Design
INTERIOR DESIGN
AC00511(2) Principles of Architecture & Construction 9 ½ None AC00521(2) Interior Design 10 ½ Principles of Architecture & Construction AC00531(2) Advanced Interior Design 11 1 Interior Design AC00541(2) Practicum in Interior Design 12 1 Advanced Interior Design
RECOMMENDED CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES AND ELECTIVE COURSES 301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I
301641(2) Engineering Math (RHSP/DAP – 4th Math) 12 ½ Algebra II
301661(2) Engineering Design and Problem Solving
(RHSP/DAP – 4th Science)
301521(2) Scientific Research & Design (RHSP/DAP – 4th
Science)
12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Techonolgy or
Physics
12 ½ Algebra I and Principles of Technology or
Physics
274501(2) Art I 10 ½ Principles of Architecture & Construction
290991(2) Drawing II 11 ½ Art I
316821(2) Career Prep 12 ½ None
300711(2) Problems & Solutions 12 ½ None
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL STAMP -ARCHITECTURE MAGNET
VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL STAMP – Architecture
9th
Grade 10th
Grade 11th
Grade 12th
Grade
English I Pre-AP English II Pre-AP English III AP/DE English IV AP/DE
Algebra I Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Algebra II Pre-AP/DE
Algebra II Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/DE
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP/DE Engineering Math
(RHSP/DAP)
PLTW
World Geography Pre-AP
World History Pre-AP/AP
U.S. History AP/DE
Government & Economics Pre-AP/AP/DE
Biology Pre-AP
Chemistry Pre-AP
Principles of Technology
(RHSP)
or
Physics Pre-AP/AP/DE
(DAP)
Engineering Design & Problem Solving
(RHSP/DAP) or
Scientific Research &Design
PLTW (RHSP/DAP)
Foreign Language I
Regular/Pre-AP/DE
Foreign Language II
Regular/Pre-AP/DE
Foreign Language III
Regular/Pre-AP/DE
Fine Arts
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Principles of
Architecture &
Construction
Architectural Design
Or
Interior Design
Advanced Architectural
Design
Practicum in Architectural
Design
PE
Elective/Speech
End of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World
Geography, World History, and United States History) are part of the graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after
2011-2012. In addition students must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMEND
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and Algebra II assessment
to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan (DAP). The DAP graduation plan requires 3 years of foreign
language and 4 advanced measures. On the other hand, the Recommended Diploma only requires 2 years of a foreign language and no
measures.
NOTE: The plan above assumes the student will pass all classes. Failure of any classes will require adjustment to this plan.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNMENT
& PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MAGNET This Program of Study applies to those students who have been accepted before January 2012
Entry Criteria: Students applying for entry into a magnet program must meet the following
requirements:
A. Recommended success in state assessments in seventh and eighth grade.
B. A grade of 70 or better in all courses in the 8th
grade;
C. Core Area Teacher, Counselor, or Administrator Recommendation;
D. Parental approval in writing;
E. Maintain a 70% average in each class at the end of each semester to maintain eligibility;
F. Must have complied with district attendance guidelines.
Eligibility to remain in a magnet program will be reviewed throughout the school year. Scholastic success,
appropriate behavior, and good attendance are required for continuation. Removal from a magnet program will
result in students returning to their zoned campus.
Magnet Graduation Criteria: Students must meet all magnet program criteria that were in place at the time they were accepted into a program unless curriculum changes are due to state or federal requirements. A minimum of 4 CTE coherent sequence
of courses must be taken for Magnet completion.
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Course Number
Course Description
Grade Per
Unit
Credit
Prerequisite
POLITICAL SCIENCE PS0971(2) Principles of Government & Public Administration 9 ½ None PS0981(2) Political Science I 10 ½ Principles of Government & Public Administration PS0991(2) Political Science II 11 ½ Political Science I PS1091(2) Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government 12 1 Political Science II 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1-1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the Program of Study
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION PS0971(2) Principles of Government & Public Administration 9 ½ None PS1001(2) Public Management & Administration 10 ½ Principles of Government & Public Administration PS1081(2) National Security 11 ½ Public Management & Administration PS1511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I PS1091(2) Practicum in Local, State & Federal Government 12 1 National Security 301771(2) Career Preparation I 12 1-1 ½ Minimum of two courses in the Program of Study
Recommended Courses 301511(2) Principles of Technology (RHSP – Physics) 11 ½ Chemistry and Algebra I 301661/2 Engineering Design & Problem Solving (DAP – 4th 12 1 Algebra II and Principles of Technology or Science) Physics 301521(2)
Scientific Research & Design(RHSP/DAP- 4th Science) 12 ½ Algebra II and Principles of Technology or
Physics 300823 Professional Communications 9-12 ½ None
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Veterans’ Memorial Hih School
Government & Public Administration Magnet
9th
Grade
10th
Grade
11th
Grade
12th
Grade
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I or Geometry
Geometry or
**Math Models
Geometry or Algebra II
Algebra II
or Pre-Calculus
World Geography
World History
U.S. History Government &
Economics
Biology I
**IPC or Chemistry
Chemistry
or
Principles of Technology
(RHSP)
or
Physics (DAP)
Physics
or Engineering Design
& Problem Solving
(DAP) or
4th Science
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
*Elective
Foreign Language I
***/Elective
Foreign Language II
***/Elective
Fine Arts
Foreign Language III ***
(DAP) or elective (Recommended)
***
Principles of Government
& Public Administration
*** Political
Science I
(or)
Public Management &
Administration
*** Political
Science II
(or)
National Security
***
Practicum in Local, State &
Federal Government
(or)
Career Preparation I
(Internship)
PE/PE
Elective/
Professional
Communications
End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, World Geography, World History, and United States history) are part of the
graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012.. In addition students
must pass the English III and Algebra II assessment to graduate under the RECOMMENDED
Graduation Plan and perform satisfactorily on the college readiness component of the English III and
Algebra II assessment to graduate under the DISTINGUISHED Graduation Plan.
*CTE – Elective for a nine period day or no elective for an eight period day.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix A Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION For All Students Enrolled in High School in 2009-2010
House Bill 3 Effective September 1, 2009 - Courses and Credits Requirements supersede the graduation requirements in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74.
Discipline Recommended
Plan
Distinguished
Plan
For students
who entered
Grade 9
before 2007-2008
For students
who entered
Grade 9 in and after 2007-2008
For students
who entered
Grade 9
before 2007-2008
For students who
entered Grade
9 in and after
2007-2008
English
4
4
4
4
Math
4*
4
4*
4
Science
3
4
3
4
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
½
½
Physical Education
1
1
1
1
Health
None
None
None
None
Other Language
2
2
3
3
Fine Arts
1
1
1
1
Speech
½
½
½
½
Technology
Applications
None
None
None
None
Electives
5½
5½
4½
4½
Academic Elective
None
None
None
None
TOTAL
25
26
25
26
*BISD Additional Requirement
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Brownsville Independent School District REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION House Bill
3 Effective September 1, 2009 - Courses and Credits For All
Students Enrolled in High School in 2009-2010 Requirements supersede the graduation requirements in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74.
Discipline
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
For students
who entered
Grade 9
before
2007-2008
For students
who entered
Grade 9 in 2007-2008
and before 2010-2011
English
4
4
Math
4*
3
Science
2
2
Social Studies
2.5
2.5
Economics
0.5
0.5
Physical Education
1
1
Health
None
None
Other Language
None
None
Fine Arts
None
None
Speech
0.5
0.5
Technology Applications
None
None
Academic Elective
1
1
Electives
7½
7½
TOTAL
23
22
*BISD Requirement
Permission to graduate under the minimum high school program must be agreed to in writing and signed by the student, the student’s
parent (or other person standing in parental relation to the student), and a school counselor or school administrator. The student must
(1) be at least 16 years of age; (2) have completed 2 credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under
(TEC §28.002(a)(1); or have failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district.
A student who was permitted to take courses under the minimum high school program prior to the 2009-2010 school year may remain in
the minimum high school program.
If an ARD committee makes decision that place a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will
be automatically placed in the minimum high school program.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum High School Graduation Program - House Bill 3 Effective September 1, 2009 Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM English
Language Arts Four credits (4): Three of the credits must consist of English I, II, and III. (Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency, as defined by
§74.4(d) may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully completing
English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages). The final credit
may be selected from the following courses: Research/Technical Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing,
Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business English, Journalism, AP English Language and
Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition. Mathematics Three credits (3): Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and Geometry. The final credit may
be
selected from the following courses: Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Mathematical Models with Applications,
Independent Study in Mathematics, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science,
Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Engineering Mathematics, and
Statistics and Risk Management.
Note: Prior to implementation of 4 X 4 Plan in 2007-2008 , BISD requirement was 4 math credits Science Two credits (2): The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC). A student may
substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic
Elective credit identified in subsection (b)(6) of Chapter 74. Social Studies Two and one-half credits (2½): One and one half (1½) of the credits must consist of United States History
Since Reconstruction (one credit) and United States Government (one half credit). The final credit may be
selected from the following courses: World History Studies and World Geography Studies. Economics One-half credit ( ½ ):The one half credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on Free Enterprise
System and its Benefits. Academic
Elective One credit (1): The credit must be selected from World History Studies, World Geography Studies, or any
science course approved by the SBOE for science credit as found in Chapter 112 of Chapter 74. If a student
elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics, the academic elective must be the other of these two
science courses. Physical
Education One Credit (1): The credit may be selected from a combination of two of the following one half (½) credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness including JROTC, Dance I-IV, Drill Team,
Cheerleading, Marching Band; Adventure/Outdoor Education, Aerobic Activities, Team Sports, and
Individual Sports. Athletics I-IV may be substituted for any credit earned but not to exceed one credit
per school year.. A student may not receive credit for a physical education course more than once. collegeHealth
Education
None for students who entered high school before 2010-2011 Speech One-half credit (½): The credit may be selected from the following courses: Communication Applications
and Professional Communications. Fine Arts None for students who entered high school before 2010-2011
Electives Seven and a half (7½) Total Credits (23 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 before 2007-2008)
(22 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 in and after 2007-2008) Minimum High School Program
Permission to graduate under the minimum high school program must be agreed to in writing and signed by the student, the student’s
parent (or other person standing in parental relation to the student), and a school counselor or school administrator. The student must
(1) be at least 16 years of age; (2) have completed 2 credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under
(TEC §28.002(a)(1); or have failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district.
A student who was permitted to take courses under the minimum high school program prior to the 2009-2010 school year may remain in
the minimum high school program.
If an ARD committee makes decision that place a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will
be automatically placed in the minimum high school program.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Recommended High School Graduation Program House Bill 3 Effective September 1, 2009
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM English
Language Arts Four credits (4): The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV. (Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency, as defined
by §74.4(d) may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully
completing English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages).
Mathematics
...
Four credits (4): Three of the credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The additional credit may be selected from the following courses and must be successfully completed
prior to Algebra II: Mathematical Models with Applications and Mathematical Applications in
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
The fourth credit may be selected from the following courses after successful completion of Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II: Pre-calculus, Independent Study in Mathematics, AP Statistics, AP
Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or Statistics and Risk Management.
Note: Prior to implementation of 4 X 4 Plan in 2007-2008, BISD requirement was 4 math
credits
Science
......
Four credits (4): Three of the credits must consist of a Biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), and a physics credit
(Physics, Principles of Technology, AP Physics, or IB Physics). The additional credit may be
Integrated Physics Chemistry (IPC) and must be successfully completed prior to a chemistry or
physics. The fourth credit must be selected from the following laboratory based courses: Aquatic
Science, Astronomy, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science, Scientific Research & Design, Anatomy
Physiology, Engineering Design and Problem Solving, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology,
Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced Plant and Soil Science, Food
Science, and Forensic Science.
Note: Only three credits of science are required for students who entered Grade 9 before 2007-
2008.
Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3½): The credits must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Since Reconstruction (one credit), and
United States Government (one half credit). Economics One-half credit (1/2): The credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise
System and Its Benefits. Other
Languages
Two credits (2): The credits earned must consist of any two levels in the same language. Physical
Education One Credit (1):The credit may be selected from a combination of two of the following one half (½) credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness including JROTC, Dance I-IV, Drill Team,
Cheerleading, Marching Band; Adventure/Outdoor Education, Aerobic Activities, Team Sports, and
Individual Sports. Athletics I-IV may be substituted for any credit earned but not to exceed one credit
per school year. A student may not receive credit for a physical education course more than once. Health
Education
None for students who entered high school before 2010-2011 Speech One-half credit (1/2): The credit may be selected from the following courses: Communication
Applications and Professional Communications. Fine Arts One Credit (1): The credit may be selected from the following courses: Art I-IV, Dance I-IV, Music
I-IV, Theatre I-IV, and Principles and Elements of Floral Design. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½): The credits may be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.61(j).
Total Credits (25 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 before 2007-2008)
(26 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 in and after 2007-2008) Please Note: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, courses may be substituted for required
courses in appropriate proficiency areas. Dual Credit coursed in the core curriculum of an institution of high education that
cover all of the essential knowledge and skills for a course required for graduation may be substituted for coursed required in the
foundation curriculum and for languages other than English. Credit may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas
Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special Population students (i.e: ESL, Special Education, Migrant
Education) must be provided equal access to the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation
Programs.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Distinguished High School Graduation Program House Bill 3 Effective September 1, 2009 Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
PROGRAM English
Language Arts Four credits (4):The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV. (Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency, as defined by
§74.4(d) may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully completing
English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other Languages). Mathematics Four credits (4): Three credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit
may be selected from the following courses after successful completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry: Pre-calculus, Independent Study in Mathematics, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP
Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, and Statistics and Risk Management.
Note: Prior to implementation of 4 X 4 Plan in 2007-2008 , the BISD requirement was 4 math
credits Science Four credits (4): Three of the credits must consist of a Biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB
Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), a physics credit (Physics, AP
Physics, or IB Physics), and an additional credit which may be selected from the following approved
laboratory based science courses: Aquatic Science, Astronomy, Earth and Space Science, Environmental
Systems, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science,
Scientific Research & Design, Anatomy Physiology, Engineering Design and Problem Solving, Medical
Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced Plant
and Soil Science, Food Science, and Forensic Science.
Note: Principles of Technology does not count as Physics credit under DAP.
Note: Only three credits of science are required for students who entered Grade 9 before 2007- 2008.
Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3½): The credits must consist of World History Studies (one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Since Reconstruction (one credit), and United
States Government (one half credit). Economics One-half credit (½): The credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise
System and Its Benefits. Other
Languages Three credits (3): The credits earned must consist of any three levels in the same language.
Physical
Education One Credit (1): The credit may be selected from a combination of two of the following one half (½) credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness including JROTC, Dance I-IV, Drill Team, Cheerleading,
Marching Band; Adventure/Outdoor Education, Aerobic Activities, Team Sports, and Individual Sports.
Athletics I-IV may be substituted for any credit earned but not to exceed one credit per school year. Health
Education
None for students who entered high school before 2010-2011 Speech One-half credit (1/2): The credit may be selected from the following courses: Communication Applications
and Professional Communications. Fine Arts One Credit (1): The credit may be selected from the following courses: Art I-IV, Dance I-IV, Music I-
IV, Theatre I-IV, and Principles and Elements of Floral Design. Electives Four and one-half (4½): The credits may be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.61(j).
Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original
research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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. The student may choose from
the following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and
Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as
part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of
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the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses,
including local articulation, with a grade 3.0 or higher. Total Credits (25 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 before 2007-2008)
(26 Credits for students who entered Grade 9 in and after 2007-2008) Please Note: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, courses may be substituted for required courses in appropriate proficiency areas. Dual Credit coursed in the core curriculum of an institution of high education that
cover all of the essential knowledge and skills for a course required for graduation may be substituted for coursed required in the
foundation curriculum and for languages other than English. Credit may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas
Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special Population students (i.e: ESL, Special Education, Migrant
Education) must be provided equal access to the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation
Programs.
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Discipline Minimum Plan Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
22 Credits 26 Credits 26Credits
English
4
4
4
Math
3
4
4
Science
2
4
4
Social Studies
2½
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
½
Physical Education
1½
1 ½
1 ½
Health
½
½
½
Other Language
None
2
3
Fine Arts
None
1
1
Speech
½
½
½
Technology Applications
1
1
1
Electives
5½
3 ½
2 ½
Academic Elective
1
None
None
TOTAL
22
26
26
Appendix B
Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Students entering Grade 9 in 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 School Years
Courses and Credits
* Reference for Chapter §74 Curriculum Requirements/Graduation Requirements.
*Students graduate under the Course Listing Guide in effect when they enter as freshmen, unless
otherwise stipulated by the Texas Education Code.
*Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan under special
circumstances only. Written documentation signed by the parent, principal, and counselor must be on
file (See page 158 for official form).
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Recommended High School Graduation Program
Subchapter E. Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(26 credits) English
Language Arts Four credits (4): English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics
...
Four credits (4): Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by taking an additional state graduation approved math course listed in the BISD Course Listing Guide. Note: Math
Models must be taken prior to Algebra II.
Science
......
Four credits (4): One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology) Two credits must be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) (cannot be taken as the final or fourth year of science);
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics.
The fourth credit may be satisfied by taking an additional state graduation approved science course listed
in the BISD Course Listing Guide.
Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Two credits (2)
The credits earned must be for ANY TWO LEVELS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE Physical
Education One and one half credit (1½ ) (Maximum of two (2) credits)
To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit) Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work
based training courses. Health
Education Health Education, Health Quest (1/2 credit), may be satisfied by Health I or Advanced Health or
Health Science Technology—one credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science
Technology, Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II. Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video
Technology, /Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and
Networking, Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Applications, Technology
systems (modular computer laboratory based), Communications Graphics (modular computer
laboratory based) or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology or subparagraph D of the
technology applications option Fine Arts One Credit (1)
Electives Three and one-half (3 ½ )
Total Credits 26
ALL Students MUST BE SCHEDULED into an academic coherent sequence of courses in an appropriate timeline to
meet graduation requirements. Please Note: Academic core components. College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses may be be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas
Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special Population students (i.e: ESL, Special Education,
Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School
Graduation Programs.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Distinguished High School Graduation Program
Subchapter E. Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(26 Credits) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Four credits (4) Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry and an additional SBOE approved mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
Science Four credits (4) :
One biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology);
One chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry);
One Physics credit (Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics);
The fourth credit may be satisfied by taking an additional state graduation approved science course
listed in Chapter §74.64. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other Languages
Three credits (3) The credits earned must be for ANY THREE LEVELS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE
Physical
Education One and one half credit (1½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved
in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training
courses. Health
Education Health Education, Health Quest (1/2 credit), may be satisfied by Health I or Advanced Health or
Health Science Technology—one credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science
Technology, Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II. Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video
Technology, /Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information Systems I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Applications, Technology systems (modular
computer laboratory based), Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory based) or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology or subparagraph D of the technology applications
option Fine Arts One Credit (1)
Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)
Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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. The student may choose from the
following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills);
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(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as
part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as part of the National
Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless
of the number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses, including
local articulation, with a grade 3.0 or higher. Total Credits 26
Please Note: Academic core components. College Board Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit
may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by
Examination). Special Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be
provided equal access to the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation
Programs.
* All Tech-Prep articulated college courses must be derived from a coherent sequence of courses in a career
pathway as illustrated in the Career Pathways section on pages 66-83.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum High School Graduation Program
Subchapter E. Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
22(Credits) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
(A) English I, II, (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and
II only for immigrant students with limited proficiency). Credits earned in ESOL that are not counted towards
the graduation requirements in English may be counted as electives.
(B) English III: (No substitution)
(C) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical Writing,
Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business Communication,
Journalism, or concurrent enrollment in a college English Course. Mathematics Three credits (3) :
To include Algebra I and Geometry. The third credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the
BISD Course Listing Guide. Science Two credits (2): The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC). A student may
substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic
Elective credit as identified in subsection (b)(6) of Chapter 74. Social Studies Two and one-half credits (2 ½)
World History (1 credit) or World Geography (1 credit)
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Academic
Elective One credit (1)
The credit must be selected from World History, World Geography, or any science course. If a student elects to
replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics, the academic elective must be the other of these two science courses. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits)
To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education, including the ½
credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved in drill team,
marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC);
athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education, Health Quest (1/2 credit), may be satisfied by Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science
Technology--one credit, which may be satisfied by Introduction to Health Science Technology, Health Science
Technology I, or Health Science Technology II. Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web
Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer Information System I or II,
Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image Management and
Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based), Communication
Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½)
Total Credits 22
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Appendix C
Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Students entering Grade 9 in 2004-2005, 2005-2006, & 2006-2007
Courses and Credits Discipline Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
Credits Credits
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
3
3
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
Physical Education
1 ½
1 ½
Health
½
½
Other Language
2
3
Fine Arts
1
1
Speech
½
½
Technology Applications
1
1
Electives
3 ½
2 ½
TOTAL
25
25
* Reference for Chapter §74 Curriculum Requirements/Graduation Requirements.
* Students graduate under the Course Listing Guide in effect when they enter as freshmen, unless otherwise
stipulated by the Texas Education Code.
* Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan under special
circumstances only. Written documentation signed by the parent, principal, and counselor must be on file
(See page 158 for official form).
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Recommended High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Four credits (4)
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an
additional math course listed in the current BISD Course Listing Guide. Science Three credits (3) :
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Two credits (2)
Level I and Level II of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits)
To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit) Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based
training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications Technology
Applications One Credit (1) Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer
Multimedia and Animation Technology. Fine Arts One Credit (1) Electives Three and one-half (3 ½ ) Total Credits 25
Please Note: Academic core components. College Board Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit
may be awarded without prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by
Examination). Special Population students (i.e: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be
provided equal access to the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation
Programs.
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BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Distinguished High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007
Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Four credits (4) :
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the current BISD Course Listing Guide.
Science Three credits (3) :
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Three credits (3)
Level I, Level II, and Level III of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved
in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training
courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2) The credit must consist of Communication Applications
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer Information System I
or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image
Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-
based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and
Animation Technology. Fine Arts One Credit (1) Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)
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Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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. The student may choose from the
following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge
and Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four of above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;
as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as part of the
National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure
regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 / 80 or
higher. Total Credits 25
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without prior
instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special Population
students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to the
Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
* All Tech-Prep articulated college courses must be derived from a coherent sequence of courses in a career
pathway as illustrated in the Career Pathways section on pages 67-79.
136
BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007
Please Note: Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan
under special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent, principal, and
counselor must be on file (See page 149 for official form).
Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(23 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
(D) English I, II, (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited proficiency). Credits earned in ESOL
that are not counted towards the graduation requirements in English may be counted as electives.
(E) English III: (No substitution)
(F) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical
Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business
Communication, Journalism, or concurrent enrollment in a college English Course. Mathematics Four credits (4) :
To include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the BISD Course Listing Guide.
Science Two credits (2) :
The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC). A student may substitute
Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as an academic
elective credit. Social Studies Two and one-half credits (2 ½)
World History (1 credit) or World Geography (1 credit) U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Academic Elective
One credit (1) The credit must be selected from World History or World Geography, or any science course. If a student elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics, the academic elective must be the other
of these two science courses. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½) Total Credits 23
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Appendix D
Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Students entering Grade 9 in 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
Courses and Credits
Discipline Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
Credits Credits
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
3
3
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
Physical Education
1 ½
1 ½
Health
½
½
Other Language
2
3
Fine Arts
1
1
Speech
½
½
Technology Applications
1
1
Electives
3 ½
2 ½
TOTAL
25
25
* Reference for Chapter §74 Curriculum Requirements/Graduation Requirements.
* Students graduate under the Course Listing Guide in effect when they enter as freshmen,
unless otherwise stipulated by the Texas Education Code.
* Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan under
special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent, principal, and counselor
must be on file (See page 158 for official form).
138
BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Recommended High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Four credits (4)
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an
additional math course listed in the current BISD Course Listing Guide. Science Three credits (3) :
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Two credits (2)
Level I and Level II of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits)
To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit) Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities
involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based
training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1)
Speech One-half credit (1/2) The credit must consist of Communication Applications
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer
Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Three and one-half (3 ½ ) Total Credits 25
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (i.e: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to the
Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
139
BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Distinguished High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004
Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Four credits (4) :
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the current BISD Course Listing Guide.
Science Three credits (3) :
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World Geography – 1 credit World History – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Three credits (3)
Level I, Level II, and Level III of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved
in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training
courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer Information System I
or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image
Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-
based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and
Animation Technology. Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)
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Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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. The student may choose from the
following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge
and Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four of above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;
as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as part of the
National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure
regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 / 80 or higher.
Total Credits 25
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without prior
instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special Population
students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to the
Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
* All Tech-Prep articulated college courses must be derived from a coherent sequence of courses in a career
pathway as illustrated in the Career Pathways section on pages 67-79.
141
BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004
Please Note: Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan
under special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent, principal, and
counselor must be on file (See page 158 for official form).
Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(23 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
(G) English I, II, (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited proficiency). Credits earned in ESOL
that are not counted towards the graduation requirements in English may be counted as electives.
(H) English III: (No substitution)
(I) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical
Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business
Communication, Journalism, or concurrent enrollment in a college English Course. Mathematics Four credits (4) :
To include Algebra I ,Geometry, Algebra II. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the BISD Course Listing Guide.
Science Two credits (2) :
The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC). A student may substitute
Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as an academic
elective credit. Social Studies Two and one-half credits (2 ½)
World History (1 credit) or World Geography (1 credit) U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Academic Elective
One credit (1) The credit must be selected from World History or World Geography, or any science course. If a student elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics, the academic elective must be the other
of these two science courses. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Technology Applications
One Credit (1) Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½) Total Credits 23
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APPENDIX E
Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Subchapter D: Students entering Grade 9 in the School Year 2001-2002
Courses and Credits
Discipline Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
Credits Credits
English
4
4
Math
3
3
Science
3
3
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
Physical Education
1 ½
1 ½
Health
½
½
Other Language
2
3
Fine Arts
1
1
Speech
½
½
Technology Applications
1
1
Electives
3 ½
2 ½
TOTAL
24
24
* Reference for Chapter §74 Curriculum Requirements/Graduation Requirements.
* Students graduate under the course listing guide in effect when they enter as
freshmen, unless otherwise stipulated by the Texas Education Code.
* Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan
under special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent, principal, and
counselor must be on file (See page 148 for official form).
143
BISD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Recommended High School Graduation Program Subchapter D. Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2001-2002
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(24 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Three credits (3)
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Science Three credits (3)
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Two credits (2)
Level I and Level II of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits)
To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit) Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JOTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1)
Speech One-half credit (1/2) The credit must consist of Communication Applications
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Three and one-half (3 ½ ) Total Credits 24
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to
the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
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Distinguished High School Graduation Program Subchapter D. Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2001-2002
Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(24 CREDITS) English Language Arts
Four credits (4) English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency).
Mathematics Three credits (3)
The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Science Three credits (3)
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology)
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the following areas:
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Three credits (3)
Level I, Level II, and Level III of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved
in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training
courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1) Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications Technology
Applications One Credit (1) Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer Information System I
or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image
Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-
based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and
Animation Technology. Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)
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(24 CREDITS) Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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. The student may choose from the
following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and
Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four of above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;
as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or as part of the
National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure
regardless of the number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
Total Credits 24
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to
the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
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Minimum High School Graduation Program Subchapter D. Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2001-2002
Please Note: Students will be allowed to graduate with the Minimum High School Graduation Plan
under special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent,
principal, and counselor must be on file (See page 158 for official form).
Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(22 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
(J) English I, II, (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited proficiency). Credits earned in ESOL
that are not counted towards the graduation requirements in English may be counted as electives.
(K) English III: (No substitution)
(L) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical
Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business
Communication, Journalism, or concurrent enrollment in a college English Course. Mathematics Three credits (3)
To include Algebra I and Geometry. The third credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the district‘s course listing guide.
Science Two credits (2)
The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics/Chemistry (IPC). A student may substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as an academic
elective credit. Social Studies Two and one-half credits (2 ½)
World History (1 credit) or World Geography (1 credit) U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Academic
Elective One credit (1)
The credit must be selected from World History or World Geography, or any science course. If a
student elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics, the academic elective must be the other of these two science courses.
Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer
Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular
computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½) Total Credits 22
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Brownsville Independent School District High School Minimum Graduation Program Request Form
High School
Background Information:
Student‘s Name DOB PEIMS/SS#
Address Telephone #
Student entered grade 9th
during the _ Number of Graduation Credits Required: (School Year)
Minimum Recommended Distinguished
The above student is requesting to graduate under the Minimum Graduation Program. The student is
unable to graduate under the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program due to the following
special circumstance(s):
Student’s Historical Data:
Number of graduation credits completed as of
(Date)
Number of years in High School
□ Approved to graduate under the Minimum Graduation Plan*
□ Not approved to graduate under the Minimum Graduation Plan*
(Principal‘s signature) (Date) (Parent‘s signature) (Date)
(Counselor‘s signature) (Date) (Student‘s signature) (Date)
*Committee decision must be unanimous.
White: Student’s Records File Yellow: End of Year Graduates’ report Pink: Parent’s copy
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APPENDIX F
Brownsville Independent School District
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001
Courses and Credits
Discipline Minimum Plan Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan
Credits Credits Credits
English
4
4
4
Math
4
4
4
Science
2
3
3
Social Studies
3 ½
3 ½
3 ½
Economics
½
½
½
Physical Education
1 ½
1 ½
1 ½
Health
½
½
½
Other Language
2
2
3
Fine Arts
0
1
1
Speech
½
½
½
Technology Applications
1
1
1
Additional Components
4 ½
3 ½
2 ½
TOTAL
24
25
25
* Reference for Chapter §74 Curriculum Requirements/Graduation Requirements.
* Students graduate under the course listing guide in effect when they enter as
freshmen, unless otherwise stipulated by the Texas Education Code.
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Minimum High School Graduation Program
Students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001 school years
Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
(24 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
(M) English I, II, (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II for immigrant students with limited proficiency only). All credits earned in ESOL
that are not counted towards the graduation requirements in English may be counted as electives.
(N) English III: (No substitution)
(O) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical
Writing, Creative/Imaginative Writing, Practical Writing Skills, Literary Genres, Business
Communication, Journalism, or concurrent enrollment in a college English Course. Mathematics Four credits (4)
To include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the district‘s course listing guide.
Science Two credits (2) Must include one credit from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other Languages
Two credits (2) Level I and II of the same Language.
Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Speech One-half credit (1/2)
Communication Applications, Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video
Technology, Web Mastering, Business Computer Information System I or II, Business Computer
Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image Management and Multimedia,
Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
Electives Four and one-half (4 ½) Total Credits 24
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to
the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
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Recommended High School Graduation Program
Brownsville
Texas Scholars
Students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001 school years
Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
(25 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted
for English I and II for immigrant students with limited English proficiency only). Mathematics Four credits (4)
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the district‘s course listing guide.
Science Three credits (3) Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the four areas.
Selected from the following four areas:
• Integrated Physics/Chemistry
• Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology;
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Two credits (2)
Level I and Level II of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education,
including the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical
activities involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and
technology work based training courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1) See course-listing guide for list of Fine Arts courses.
Speech One-half credit (1/2) Communication Applications, Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Business Computer Information System I or II, Business Computer
Programming, Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image Management and Multimedia,
Computer Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based), Communication
Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
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Discipline RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
(25 CREDITS) Additional
Components Three and one-half credits (3 ½) The student must choose one of the following options:
OPTION I: Mathematics/Science/Elective:
Mathematics: (1 credit). The credit must consist of Pre-calculus.
Science: (1 credit). Students may select any Science course including Integrated Physics
and Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Systems: Chemistry: Aquatic Science; Physics:
Astronomy: Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP
Physics; AP Environmental Systems; Scientific Research and Design; Anatomy and
Physiology of Human Systems; Medical Microbiology; Pathophysiology; Principles of
Technology I; and Principles of Technology II.
Elective (1 ½ credit)
OPTION II: Career and Technology: (3 ½ credits). TEA approved coherent sequence of courses
for Career and Technology preparation.
OPTION III: Academic: (3 ½ credits). State-approved courses from Language Arts, Science, Social
Studies, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Technology Application. Total Credits 25
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to
the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
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Distinguished High School Graduation Program
Brownsville
Texas Scholars
Students entering Grade 9 in the 1998-1999, 1999-2000, or 2000-2001 school years
Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) English
Language Arts Four credits (4)
English I, II, III, and IV. (English I and English II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II for immigrant students with limited English proficiency only).
Mathematics Four credits (4)
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The fourth credit may be satisfied by an additional math course listed in the district‘s course listing guide.
Science Three credits (3) Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the four areas.
Selected from the following four areas:
• Integrated Physics/Chemistry
• Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology;
• Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)
World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit
U.S. History Since Reconstruction – 1 credit
U.S. Government – ½ credit Economics One-half credit (1/2)
Emphasis should be on the free enterprise system and its benefits. Other
Languages Three credits (3)
Level I, Level II, and Level III of the same language. Physical
Education One and one-half credits (1 ½) (Maximum of two (2) credits) To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit)
Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1 ½ required credits of physical education, including
the ½ credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness may be substituted based on the physical activities involved
in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based training
courses. Health
Education Health Education (1/2 credit), or Health Science Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts One Credit (1) See course-listing guide for list of Fine Arts courses.
Speech One-half credit (1/2) Communication Applications, Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.
Technology
Applications One Credit (1)
Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Business Computer Information System I or II, Business Computer Programming,
Telecommunications and Networking, Business Image Management and Multimedia, Computer
Application, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based), Communication Graphics
(modular computer laboratory-based) or Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology.
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Discipline DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM
(25 CREDITS) Additional
Components Two and one-half credits (2 ½) The student must choose one of the following options:
OPTION I: Mathematics/Science/Elective:
Mathematics: (1 credit). The credit must consist of Pre-calculus.
Science: (1 credit). Students may select any Science course including Integrated Physics
and Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Systems; Chemistry; Aquatic Science; Physics;
Astronomy; Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP
Physics; AP Environmental Systems; Scientific Research and Design; Anatomy and
Physiology of Human Systems; Medical Microbiology; Pathophysiology; Principles of
Technology I; and Principles of Technology II.
Elective (½ credit)
OPTION II: Career and Technology: (2 ½ credits). TEA approved coherent sequence of courses
for Career and Technology preparation.
OPTION III: Academic: (2 ½ credits). State-approved courses from Language Arts, Science, Social
Studies, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Technology Application. Advanced
Measures A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures. The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level. Student performance
on advanced measure must be assessed through an external review process. The advanced measures are as
follows:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge
and Skills);
• Not to be used for more than two of the four advanced measures.
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement examination;
• A score of four of above on an International Baccalaureate examination;
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a student for
recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;
as part of the National Hispanic Program of The College Board; or as part of the National
Achievement Scholarship for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the
number of honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses:
• A grade 3.0 or higher on college academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses.
Total Credits
25
Please Note: Academic core components: College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
may be substituted for requirements in appropriate proficiency areas. Credit may be awarded without
prior instruction under Texas Education Code, 28.023 (relating to Credit by Examination). Special
Population students (ie: ESL, Special Education, Migrant Education) must be provided equal access to
the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs.
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APPENDIX G SECONDARY LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE SEQUENCE
Grade Level
All Students
Other Language Arts Courses
PreAP/AP & GT**
6th
ESL I & English
***ESL & Reading 6 SL
Or ESL II & Reading 6
English 6/English 6 SL
Or English 6/English 6 SL
& Reading 6/SL
Content Subject Area & Elective English 6 PreAP
AndReading 6 PreAP
or
English 6 GT
& Reading 6 GT
7th
***ESL & Reading 7 SL
Or ESL II & Reading 7
English 7/English 7 SL
Or English 7/English 7 SL
& Reading 7/SL
Content Subject Area & Elective
*Speech
English 7 PreAP
AndReading 7 PreAP
or
English 7 GT
& Reading 7 GT
8th
***ESL & Reading 8 SL
Or ESL II & Reading 8
English 8/English 8 SL
Or English 8/English 8 SL
& Reading 8/SL
Content Subject Area & Elective
*Speech
English 8 PreAP
AndReading 8 PreAP
or
English 8 GT
& Reading 8 GT
9th
English I or English I SL
or ESOL I
or English I PreAP
(STATE ELECTIVES)
FILAS, Reading, Reading SL, Journalism, Newspaper, Debate, Practical Writing Skills,
Independent Study, Speech Communications, Oral Interpretation
English I PreAP
or
English I GT
10th
English II or English II SL
or ESOL II
or English II PreAP
Communications Applications or Professional Communications
(1/2 Credit REQUIRED for graduation)
(STATE ELECTIVES)
Reading, Reading SL, Journalism, Newspaper, Debate, Practical Writing
Skills, Creative Writing, Research & Technical Writing, Public Speaking,
Speech Communications, Oral Interpretation, Independent Study
English II PreAP
or
English II GT
11th
English III
or
English Language AP
or
English III Dual
Communications Applications or Professional Communications
(1/2 Credit REQUIRED for graduation)
(STATE ELECTIVES)
Reading, Journalism, Newspaper, Humanities, Literary Genre, Practical
Writing Skills, Creative Writing, Research & Technical Writing, Debate,
Oral Interpretation, Analysis of Visual Media
English III GT or
English Language AP
Or English III Dual
Or Independent
Study
12th
English IV
or
English Literature AP
or
English IV Dual
Communications Applications or Professional Communications
(1/2 Credit REQUIRED for graduation)
(STATE ELECTIVES)
Reading, Journalism, Newspaper, Humanities, Literary Genre, Practical
Writing Skills, Creative Writing, Research & Technical Writing, Debate,
Oral Interpretation, Analysis of Visual Media
English IV GT or
English Literature AP
Or English IV Dual
Or Independent
Study
End of Course assessments, English I, English II, and English III are part of the graduation requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-
2012.
* This middle school speech course must be taught by a certified speach teacher or a teacher who hold a composite language arts certificate. (Course is not eligible for high school credit.
** Students who meet the GT/PREAP/AP or College Admission criteria (applies only to high school students) to enroll in these classes. Teachers must be GT/PREAP/AP trained to teacher these classes, respectively. Campuses may elect to serve GT students by placing them in PREAP/AP classes.
*** FILAS, ESL I, ESL II, ESOL I, ESOL II, English 6-8, English I SL and English II SL utilize the TEKS for English Language Art. ELPS and ESL certification is required to teach these courses.
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APPENDIX H
SECONDARY MATH COURSE SEQUENCE
Grade
Level Regular Students Pre-AP/AP and GT Students
6th
Math 6***
**Math 6 GT or Pre-AP
7th
Math 7***
**Math 7 GT or Pre-AP
8th
Math 8
Math 8 PreAP
Math 8 GT
*Algebra I
*Algebra I GT or
Pre-AP**
9th
Algebra I
Math Models with Applications
or Geometry or Algebra II* *Math Models must be take prior to
Algebra II
**Geometry GT or Pre-AP or
Algebra II GT or Pre-AP or DE
10th
Math Models with Applications or Geometry or
Algebra II* *Math Models must be take prior to Algebra II
**Geometry GT or Pre-AP or Algebra II GT or Pre-AP
or DE or Pre Calculus GT or Pre-AP or DE
11th
Math Models with Applications or Geometry or
Algebra II* or Pre Calculus *Math Models must be take prior to Algebra II
**Pre Calculus GT or Pre-AP or DE or AP Calculus
AB or DE or AP Statistics or DE
12th
or Pre Calculus or AP Calculus AB** or other
Math elective
**AP Calculus AB or DE or AP Calculus BC or DE or
AP Statistics or DE
End of Course assessments, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are part of the graduation requirement for students
entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012.
* Must complete and meet demonstrated proficiency (70% or higher) in each semester to receive partial or
full high school credit. Teachers must be certified in Secondary Math to teach this course. Students
failing 8th
Grade Algebra I may take Math 8 in summer school to strengthen mathematical content
knowledge or Algebra IA or Algebra IB, as applicable. In the event that students who have failed 8th
Grade Algebra I and take Math 8 in summer school, parents and students need to sign a stipulation that the grade will be considered a stand alone. Students who enter Grade 9 in 2011-2012 are required to take the Algebra I End of Course assessment.
** Students must meet the GT/PreAP/AP (See page 37) or Dual Enrollment College Admission criteria
(applies only to high school students) to enroll in this class. Teachers must be GT/PreAP/AP trained or
meet the college requirements to teach these classes. Campuses may elect to serve GT students by placing
them in PreAP/AP classes.
NOTE: Content teachers of ESL students MUST to use Sheltered English Instructional strategies. Furthermore, if
teaching Math for recent immigrants, MLAT accommodations must be used and documented.
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APPENDIX I SECONDARY SCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCE
Grade
Level
Regular Students G/T and Pre-AP/AP Students
6th
Science 6
**Science 6 G/T or Pre-AP
7th
Science 7
**Science 7 G/T or Pre-AP
8th
Science 8
**Science 8 GT/Pre-AP
9th
Biology
**Biology G/T or Pre-AP or
10th
Chemistry
**Chemistry G/T or Pre-AP or
**Biology G/T or Pre-AP
11th
Physics
**Chemistry G/T or Pre-AP or
**Physics G/T or Pre-AP
12th
**Biology AP; or Chemistry AP; or Physics AP; or Dual Enrollment Biology, Chemistry,
or Physics or other Science elective
End of Course assessments, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are part of the graduation requirement for students
entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012.
** Students must meet the GT or Pre-AP/AP (See pages 37) or College Admission criteria
( applies only to high school students ) to enroll in this class. Teachers must be GT and/or
Pre-AP/AP certified to teach these classes. Campuses may elect to serve GT students by
placing them in Pre-AP classes. The AP equivalent of this course can substitute as the
state requirement for graduation. Students must meet the Pre-AP/AP criteria to take AP
courses.
*** IPC is only for students who plan to graduation under the MINIMUM GRADUATION
PLAN.
NOTE: Content teachers of ESL students need to use sheltered English Instruction strategies.
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APPENDIX J
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE SEQUENCE
GRADE
LEVEL
REGULAR STUDENTS
G/T AND PRE-AP/AP STUDENTS *
6th
Contemporary World Societies
Contemporary World Societies GT or
Pre-AP
7th
Texas History
Texas History G/T or Pre-AP
8th
U.S. History to 1877
U.S. History G/T or Pre-AP
9th
World Geography
** World Geography G/T or Pre-AP
10th
World History
** World History G/T or Pre-AP or AP
11th
U.S. History since 1877
** U.S. History since 1877 G/T or AP
or AP/Dual Enrollment (combined)
12th
U.S. Government/Economics
**U.S. Government/Economics G/T or
Pre-AP; or
U.S. Government Dual Enrollment
Electives:
U.S. Government AP; or Microeconomics
AP; or Macroeconomics or World History
AP; or European History AP; or Human
Geography AP
End of Course assessments, World Geography, World History, and United States History, are part of the graduation
requirement for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012.
* Students must meet the GT and/or Pre-AP/AP (See page 37) or College Admission criteria (applies only to
high school students) to enroll in these classes. Teachers must be GT or Pre-AP/AP certified to teach these
classes. Campuses may elect to serve GT students by placing them in Pre-AP/AP classes.
NOTE: Content teachers of ESL students need to use sheltered English Instruction strategies.
** The AP equivalent of this course can substitute as the state requirement for graduation. Students must meet the
Pre-AP/AP criteria to take AP courses.
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APPENDIX K SECONDARY SPANISH COURSE SEQUENCE
Course Sequence for Students Beginning a Foreign Language Course in 6th
Grade
Sequence I Sequence II
Students who Score 0-59 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test
Students who Score 60-100 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test 6
th Grade
Exploratory Spanish*** 6
th Grade
Spanish I* 7
th Grade
Spanish I* 7
th grade
Spanish II*
8th
Grade Spanish II*
8th
Grade *Spanish III/ AP Spanish Language**
9th
grade
AP Spanish Language/Literature / Enroll in 3rd
Language 9
th grade
AP Spanish Literature /Enroll in 3rd
Language
10th
Grade
AP Spanish Literature/Language / Enroll in 3rd
Language 10
th Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
Language 11
th Grade
AP Spanish Language / Enroll in 3rd
or 4th
Language 11
th Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
or 4th
Language
12th
Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
or 4th
Language 12
th Grade
Enroll in 3rd
or 4th
Language
Course Sequence for Students Beginning a Foreign Language Course in 7 t h G rade
Sequence I Sequence II
Students who Score 0-59 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test
Students who Score 60-100 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test 7
th Grade
Exploratory Spanish*** 7
th Grade
Spanish I*
8th
Grade Spanish I*
8th
Grade *Spanish II/ AP Spanish Language **
9th
grade Spanish II
9th
grade Spanish III
10th
Grade AP Spanish Language
10th
Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
Language 11
th Grade
AP Spanish Language 11
th Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
Language
12th
Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
Language 12
th Grade
AP Spanish Literature / Enroll in 3rd
or 4th
Language
* Must complete and meet demonstrated proficiency (70%) to receive high school credit.
** Students must meet the Pre-AP/AP (See page 37) criteria to enroll in these classes. Teachers must be Pre-
AP/AP certified to teach these classes.
*** Credit awarded is valid at the middle school level only. This is not a high school credit course.
Note: If a student enters the district after 5th
Grade, the Prueba de Ubicación will be administered by the
Middle School Spanish teacher for proper placement.
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Course Sequence for Students Beginning a Foreign Language Course in 8th
Grade
Sequence I Sequence II
Students who Score 0-59 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test
Students who Score 60-100 On Prueba de Ubicación
Placement Test 8
th Grade
Exploratory Spanish*** 8
th Grade
*Spanish I/ Language AP** 9
th grade
Spanish I 9
th grade
Spanish II 10
th Grade
Spanish II 10
th Grade
Spanish Language Pre-AP 11
th Grade
Spanish Language AP 11
th Grade
Spanish Language AP/Literature 12
th Grade
Spanish Literature AP/ Enroll in 3rd
Language 12
th Grade
Spanish Literature AP/ Enroll in 3rd
Language
* Must complete and meet demonstrated proficiency (70%) to receive high school credit.
** Students must meet the Pre-AP/AP (See page 37) criteria to enroll in these classes. Teachers
must be Pre-AP/AP certified to teach these classes.
*** Credit awarded is valid at the middle school level only. This is not a high school credit course.
Note: If a student enters the district after 5th
Grade, the Prueba de Ubicacion will be administered by the
Middle School Spanish teacher for proper placement.
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BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Student Name: ID:
The test results from College Board indicate that the above named student was administered the AP Spanish
Language Exam on and received a score of
According to the BISD High School Course Listing Guide, this student is eligible to receive credit for the
following courses:
Initials Course # Course Description
CBA001/2
Spanish IA/B PreAP
CBA011/2
Spanish IIA/B PreAP
CBA021/2
Spanish IIIA/B PreAP
CBA041/2
AP Spanish Language A/B
* Initials indicate course has been posted on student transcript.
Student may receive credit for 272011/2 AP Spanish Language A/B if the student was enrolled in the course
and obtained a 70 or better for Part A and Part B respectively.
Test Coordinator Signature Date Counselor Signature Date
Process/Procedure:
Test Coordinator will fill in the student name, ID, exam date, and score.
Test Coordinator will submit this form to the appropriate Counselor.
Counselor will evaluate transcript and determine credits to be awarded.
Counselor will submit this form to the Registrar.
Registrar will post the courses and place initials next to course(s).
Registrar will submit this form to the respective counselor.
Counselor will verify transcript and update student credit sheet.
Counselor will sign the form, keep a copy, and submit the original to the records clerk.
Records clerk will attach copy of student AP score card to this form and will place
both forms in the student’s permanent record file.
Note: Beginning with school year 2012-2013, in order to successfully comply with the TEA
mandated electronic exchange of records (TREX) with colleges and universities, the following
conversions will be used to post the AP Spanish Language scores/credits on high school
transcripts: 3=90, 4=95, and 5=100. (AP Spanish Language score grades will not be included in
GPA calculations.)
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APPENDIX L F. SECONDARY FINE ARTS COURSE
SEQUENCES
Grade Level
Instrumental Music
Instrumental Music GT
Choral Music
Choral Music GT
and PreAP/AP
Visual Arts
Visual Arts GT
and PreAP/AP
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts GT
and PreAP/AP
Dance Dance GT and
PreAP/AP
6th
Band 6
Band 6 GT Beginners Choir
Beginners Choir GT
Art 6 Art 6 GT or PreAP/AP
Theatre Arts 6
Theatre Arts 6 GT
Dance 6
Dance 6 GT
7th Concert
Band Concert Band GT
Choral Music 7
Choral Music 7 GT
Art 7-8 Art 7-8 GT or PreAP/AP
Theatre Arts 7
Theatre Arts 7 GT
Dance 7
Dance 7 GT
8th
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band GT
Choral Music 8
Choral Music 8 GT
Art II (8)
Art II (8) GT or
PreAP/AP
Theatre Arts 8
Theatre Arts 8 GT
Dance 8
Dance 8 GT
9th
Instrumental Ensemble I & Training
Band or Esudiantina I
Instrumental Ensemble I & Training
Band or Esudiantina I
GT
Freshmen
Choir I
Freshman Choir I GT
Art I
Art I GT or PreAP/AP
Theatre
Arts I
Theatre Arts I GT
Dance
I
Dance I
GT
10TH
Instrumental Ensemble II & Training
Band or Esudiantina
II
Instrumental Ensemble II & Training
Band or Esudiantina
II GT
Sophomore
Choir II
Sophomore Choir II GT
Art I
Art I GT or PreAP/AP
Theatre
Arts I
Theatre Arts I GT
Dance
II
Dance II
GT
11th
Instrumental Ensemble III & Training
Band or Esudiantina
III
Instrumental Ensemble III & Training
Band or Esudiantina
III GT
Junior
Choir III
Junior
Choir III GT
Any
Level II or III Art Course
Drawing AP, History of Art or any level III or IV GT PreAP/AP
course
Any level II or III
Theatre Arts
course
Any level II or III
Theatre Arts GT course
Dance
III
Dance III
GT
12th
Instrumental Ensemble IV & Training
Band or Esudiantina
IV
Instrumental Ensemble IV & Training
Band or Esudiantina
IV GT
Chorale Choir IV
Choral
Choir IV GT
Any Level III
or IV Art
Course
2- Dimensional
Design Portfolio AP,
3- Dimensional Portfolio AP,
History of Art AP, or any dual
enrollment AP course
Any level III
or IV
Dance
IV
Dance IV
GT
* Students must meet the GT and/or Pre-AP/AP (See page 37) criteria to enroll in these classes. Teachers
must be GT and/or Pre-AP/AP certified to teach these classes. Campuses may elect to serve GT
students by placing them in Pre-AP/AP classes.
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APPENDIX M
ESL COURSE SEQUENCE
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL
This chart shows the recommended schedule for beginner 9th
grade students for the 2013 – 2014 school year.
This recommendation is made so that these beginner 9th
grade students will only take 2 EOCs in the first semester and 2
EOCs in the second semester.
SPECIAL ENGLISH I AND II EOC PROVISIONS TAC §101.1007
ELL Eligibility Criteria:
These provisions apply to an ELL enrolled in an English I or II course or an English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) I or II course if the ELL ―
has been enrolled in U.S. schools 3 school years or less (5 or less if qualifying unschooled asylee/refugee) and
has not yet attained TELPAS advanced high reading rating
Why these provisions? In English I and II/ESOL I and II courses, these students may require substantial instructional
scaffolding and linguistic adaptation not feasible on standardized language arts assessments.
THREE SPECIAL PROVISIONS
When enrolled in English I or II/ESOL I or II course, eligible ELL shall not be required to –
o include assessment score in cumulative score for graduation;
o retake assessment each time it is administered if student passes course but does not achieve minimum
score; or
o have score count for 15% of student‘s final grade
Revised 1/15/13
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HIGH SCHOOL ESL COURSE ALIGNMENT TO EOC
2013 – 2014 SCHOOL YEAR
NINTH GRADE ESOL I BEGINNER STUDENTS
Recent Immigrant "Individuals who are ages 3 through 21; were not born in any state; and have NOT been attending one or more schools in any one or more states for more than 3 full academic years."
FIRST SEMESTER EOC
ASSESSMENT SECOND SEMESTER
EOC ASSESSMENT
070301 ESOL IA
070302 ESOL IB EOC for
English I (2 Components of test
Reading/Writing)
071021 Reading IA SL 071022 Reading IB SL
EC0011 English IA SL EC0012 English IB SL
EC0076 Algebra IA/B EOC
EC0206 World Geo IA/B EOC EC0136 Biology IA/B EOC
HIGH SCHOOL ESL COURSE ALIGNMENT TO EOC
2013 – 2014 SCHOOL YEAR
NINTH GRADE CURRENTLY ENROLLED ESOL II STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE and/or
Recent Immigrant "Individuals who are ages 3 through 21; were not born in any state; and have NOT been attending one or more schools in any one or more states for more than 3 full academic years."
FIRST SEMESTER EOC
ASSESSMENT SECOND SEMESTER
EOC ASSESSMENT
070301 ESOL IA
070302 ESOL IB
071021 Reading IA SL 071022 Reading IB SL
EC0011 English IA SL EC0012 English IB SL
EC0076 Algebra IA/B EOC
EC0206 World Geo IA/B EOC EC0136 Biology IA/B EOC
January 2013
This chart shows the recommended schedule for currently enrolled 9th
grade students for the
2013– 2014 school year. The only recommendation that is noted in the chart above is
changing the ESOL I part B to the second semester. This will extend this course and will
allow for the English EOC administration till the second semester.
This recommendation will also leave an extra period for the first semester that campuses can
use to complete an EOC course in the content areas of Algebra I, World Geo, or Biology. This
is noted in the chart above.
This recommendation is made so that these currently enrolled 9th
grade students will only take
2 EOCs in the first semester and 2 EOCs in the second semester.
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APPENDIX N
BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
DISTRICT GUIDELINES
I. General Information
The DAP requires high performance beyond that expected of students in high school and it includes an
external evaluation component. Students who wish to complete the DAP and have the accomplishment
recognized on the Academic Achievement Record (transcript) must obtain advanced measures through test
data, college courses, and/or original research/projects.
II. Distinguished Achievement Program
Purpose of the
Distinguished
Achievement Program
The Distinguished Achievement Program recognized students who demonstrates levels
of performance equivalent to college students or work done by professionals in the arts,
sciences, business, industry, or in community service. Standards for Approval
of Requirements • Advanced measures focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or
professional level.
• Student performance is assessed through an external review process.
Requirements of the
Distinguished
Achievement Program
A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced measures.
Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures. 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.
The student may choose from the following options:
(A) Original research/project that is:
• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience;
and
• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge
and Skills);
(B) Test Data:
• A score of three or above on The College Board advanced placement examination;
• A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
• A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Tests (PSAT) that qualifies a
student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The
College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for
Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The
PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of
honors received by the student.
(C) College Courses: *
• College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses,
including local articulation, with a grade 3.0 or higher.
* Note: Students entering Grade 9 in the 2002-2003 school year will need to select a career pathway and draw articulated
courses from a Board approved coherent sequence of courses for their high school campus of enrollment only after completing
their pathway‘s coursework. See guidelines and Career Pathways starting on pages 65-66.
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III. Original Research/Project Advanced Measure Option
The original research/project option of the DAP helps to recognize advanced independent learners who can
conduct in-depth research, prepare products of high quality, and present their findings to appropriate
audiences. Students work independently or in collaboration with a mentor to fulfill the following:
Academic:
• investigate a problem, issue, or concern;
• research the topic using a variety of resources;
• complete a high quality research paper;
• produce a product or performance that is the result of extensive research;
• present a product of high quality to an appropriate audience; and
• maintain a portfolio that demonstrates a variety of skills.
Creative Arts:
• investigate the problem, issue, or concern;
• research the topic using a variety of resources and produce a written document explaining the process;
• maintain a portfolio that documents a variety of skills;
• produce a product or performance that is the result of extensive research; and
• present a project of high quality to an appropriate audience.
The research/project may initially be a collaborative one in which both the student and the mentor work
together; however, the research/project must be completed by the student independently with the mentor
providing feedback throughout the process.
Independent study courses are options in each core area and may be scheduled to allow mentors to facilitate
development of a student‘s research/project.
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APPENDIX O Brownsville Independent School District
Grade Point Averages, Ranking, Awarding of Credit, and Classification of Students
I. Grade Point Averages; A. All courses are weighted (except a repeated course(s) that was previously completed
successfully) as per the BISD Course Listing Guide under which students enter BISD high
schools. This includes courses such as Athletics, Peer Assisted Leadership Students (PALS),
SAT/ACT in-school courses, Students Taught in Alternate Routes to Success (STARS),
independent study courses, local elective credit courses, credit by exam, and dual
enrollment. Courses listed in the Community College General Academic Course Guide
Manual (except leisure, recreation, and physical education course), taught by an institution
of higher education (accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations) and receive
higher education hours, will receive a level 2 grade weight provided that the institution of
higher learning meets the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code and that the
principal‘s written approval has been obtained prior to the student‘s enrollment in the course.
Gifted and Talented, Pre-Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education State
Articulated, and Distinguished Achievement Independent courses receive a level 2 grade
weight. Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way, and Dual Enrollment courses receive a
level 3 grade weight as per appropriate weight levels in this course listing guide.
B. For high school courses successfully completed in middle school (i.e. Spanish I, Algebra I,
Geometry, IPC), the grade will not be figured into and/or weighted into the student‘s high
school grade point average. (19 TAC 74.26(b)
C. An ―NC‖ due to excessive absences will be figured into a student‘s GPA as zero grade
points. At such time as the ―NC‖ is removed, the grade points will be figured into the
student‘s GPA at the next ranking calculation.
D. Out-of-district transfer students (as defined in III. A-D only) will have their grade point
averages recalculated based on BISD guidelines.
E. The District may award a student credit for completing a college-level course at an
accredited college or university that is not in a partnership program with the District. Award
of credit shall be based on administrator approval in accordance with District guidelines
(EHDD Legal/Local)
F. The following will be used to break grade point average ties:
1. In case of ties for top 10% graduating honor students, calculate to the fourth decimal
point (No rounding)
2. In case of continued ties, use cumulative scholastic averages.
Cumulative scholastic average is defined as:
a) average of all grades since grade 9 without grade weights; and
b) exclusion of high school courses taken and successfully completed in middle school.
3. In case of continued ties, count number of Level Two courses successfully completed
throughout the students‘ entire high school career.
II. Ranking A. All students will be ranked for final class placement at the end of the first Semester based on
fall enrollment grade level classification for end-of year recognition purposes.
B. All students classified 11th
grade in the spring semester will be re-ranked at the end of the
second Semester for the purpose of Top 10 Percent Eligibility for Automatic College
Admission.
C. All graduates will be ranked with their respective grade level as per the number of credits
classification standards on pages 2-3 as applicable.
E. To be ranked as one of three top students of the graduation class, the student must: 1. have met the number of credits classification standard on pages 2-3.
2. have completed two years in a BISD high school
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3. be enrolled the fall and spring semester of his/her senior year on the campus from
which he/she graduates (exception: migrant students)
4. be enrolled four consecutive years in high school
III. Awarding of Credit for Out-Of-District Students: A. Credit will be awarded in accordance with the BISD and State of Texas graduation
requirements, Texas Education Code, and PEIMS listings to any student transferring into the
Brownsville Independent School District from a Regionally Accredited School (ie: Southern
Association Accreditation), International Baccalaureate Program or a public/private United
States accredited school system. Beginning in 2006-2007, graduation credits may be
awarded to ESL identified students for courses taken in Mexico through the LUCHA
(Language Learners at the University of Texas at Austin‘s Center for Hispanic
Achievement) Project.
B. Credit for concurrent enrollment and/or dual enrollment approved by the high school
principal prior to course enrollment will be awarded based on the Texas Education Code
guidelines, the High School Course Listing Guide approved annually by the Board of
Trustees, The Community College General Academic Course Guidelines Manual (see
exceptions listed in IA), and Concurrent Enrollment or Tech-Prep Agreements with state
approved universities or colleges.
C. Section 28.021 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires advancement or credit to be
awarded on the basis of ―academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject
matter. Therefore, all other students (out-of-country, home school, and non-accredited
private school) will be required to take:
1. Credit-by-exam tests; or
2. Credit-for-acceleration tests
for all courses for which credit is required, prior to the awarding of credit. Credit awarded
through credit-by-exam and credit-for-acceleration will receive Level I rank unless the
course is recognized as an Advanced Course as per T.A.C. Chapter 74. Details regarding
credit-by-exam and credit-for-acceleration can be found in the High School Course Listing
Guide approved annually by the Board of Trustees.
TEA FAQ #36 (10/31/2011): What are the STAAR graduation requirements for
students who earn credit by examination? Student may use credit by examination to
fulfill their course requirements; however, they are still required to take the STAAR
EOC assessments to fulfill their testing requirements. D. Foreign Exchange Students are eligible to receive a Texas diploma but shall complete all
high school graduation requirements under 19 TAC 74.11 or 74.41, as applicable, to satisfy
state and local graduation requirements. Foreign Exchange students enrolled in BISD
schools will comply with BISD procedures for awarding of credit to out-of-district students
(See Section C). Grade level classification of Foreign Exchange students is based on age
appropriateness.
E. The Brownsville Independent School District allows credits for meeting the State‘s
graduation requirement through correspondence courses. The State of Texas recognizes
correspondence courses only from the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech
Correspondence Student program or the Extension Division of Texas Tech University
unless the correspondence courses were already listed on incoming students‘ transcripts.
F. Exceptions to these procedures must be approved by the Interim Superintendent/
Superintendent of School.
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IV. Classification of Out-of-District Students A. The transcript (AAR) is important for a student‘s appropriate placement and continued
education.
B. Out-of-District students within Texas must be enrolled under the appropriated classification
placement shown in the AAR and/or withdrawal documentation.
C. Out-of-District students within Texas must graduate under the course listing guide in effect
when they entered as freshmen with their age appropriate BISD peers.
D. A school may recalculate placement based on BISD guidelines for credits for out-of-state
students.
E. Parents and students must be counseled on classification status.
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APPENDIX P
TOP 10 PERCENT ELIGIBLE FOR AUTOMATIC COLLEGE ADMISSION Explanation of Eligibility for Automatic College Admission
Under the Automatic Admission policy (Texas Education Code §51.803), Texas students may be eligible
for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if they meet certain
criteria. To qualify for automatic admission, a student must:
(1) earn a grade point average in the top 10 percent* of his/her high school graduating class,
(2) graduate from a Texas public or private high school (or, if the student is a Texas resident, from a high
school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense),
(3) successfully complete the requirements for the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or the
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) (or the equivalent if enrolled in private school) or satisfy
ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT college entrance exam or earn a score of at least 1,500
out of 2,400 on the SAT college entrance exam, and
(4) apply for admission to a state college or university within the first two school years after graduation
from high school.
Students who meet the criteria for automatic admission must submit an application before the deadline set
by the college or university to which they are applying. Students must also provide a high school transcript
or diploma that indicates whether they have satisfied or are on schedule to satisfy the requirements of the
RHSP or DAP.
Curriculum Requirements Not later than the end of a student‘s junior year in high school, his or her official transcript should indicate whether the student has satisfied or is on schedule to satisfy the requirements for the RHSP or DAP.
Students who are unable to satisfy the curriculum requirements of the RHSP or DAP because the courses
necessary to complete the requirements are unavailable as a result of course scheduling, lack of enrollment
capacity, or another cause not within the student's control, are considered to have satisfied the requirements
of the relevant program. In such cases, the student must have successfully completed the portions of the
RHSP or DAP curricula that were available and the student‘s official transcript or diploma must indicate
this.
Admission and Enrollment State colleges and universities may admit a student accepted under the Automatic Admission policy for either the fall semester of the academic year for which the student applied or for the summer session that
precedes that fall semester. Additionally, the admitting college or university may require that applicants in
need of additional preparation for college-level work enroll in enrichment courses or programs during the
summer immediately after the student is admitted. Colleges and universities are required to admit an
applicant as an undergraduate student if the applicant is the child of a public servant who was killed or
fatally injured in the line of duty and who meets the minimum entrance requirements set by the college or
university.
*The University of Texas at Austin Beginning with admissions for the 2011-2012 school year, The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is no longer required to automatically admit applicants in excess of 75% of its enrollment capacity for first-time
resident undergraduate students. Should the number of applicants who qualify for automatic admission
exceed 75% of enrollment capacity, UT shall provide notice of
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the percentage of qualified applicants that are anticipated to be offered admission. For the 2013-2014
academic year UT Has Determined that it will automatically admit all eligible applicants who rank within the
Top 9% of their graduating classes. Please note that students admitted to UT under the Automatic Admission
policy will be required to complete at least 6 semester credit hours during evening or other low-demand
hours in order to ensure the efficient use of available classrooms.
Additional Resources For the complete text of this statute, please refer to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.51.htm#51.803.
For questions related to the Automatic Admission policy, please visit the Texas Education Agency‘s
Automatic College Admission webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147485632.
A list of state colleges and universities appears in TEC §61.003(3), general academic teaching
institutions, available online at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.61.htm#61.003.
§61.1201. Notification of Automatic College Admission.
(a) In accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.026, a school district shall provide each
student, at the time the student first registers for one or more classes required for high school graduation,
with a written notification of the substance of the TEC, §51.803, concerning automatic college admission.
(b) Not later than the 14th day after the last day of classes for the fall semester or an equivalent date in the
case of a school operated on a year-round system, a school district shall provide each eligible senior student
under the TEC, §51.803, and each student enrolled in the junior year of high school who has a grade point
average in the top ten percent of the student's high school class, and the student's parent or guardian, with a
written notification of the student's eligibility for automatic college admission. The written notification shall
provide a detailed explanation in plain language of the substance of the TEC, §51.803, using the form
developed by the Texas Education Agency.
(1) The notification form to be used by school districts is provided in this paragraph entitled
"Notification of Eligibility for Automatic College Admission."
(2) A school district shall obtain written acknowledgement of receipt of the notification from each
eligible student and the student's parent or guardian.
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FALL 1999
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD RULES
CHAPTER 5, SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.9 Uniform Admission Policy
(a) Each general academic teaching institution as defined by Texas Education Code 61.003 shall admit first-
time freshmen students for each semester in accordance with Texas Education Code Chapter 51, Sub
chapter S.
(b) All applicants from Texas school accredited by a generally recognized accrediting agency and who
graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class shall be admitted to general academic institution if the
student meets the following conditions:
(1) the student graduate from high school within the two years prior to the academic year for which
the student is applying and; (2) the student submitted a complete application as defined by the institution before the expiration of
the institution‘s established deadline.
(c) High School rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on
the basis of their class rank is determined and reported as follows:
(1) Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11th
grade, middle of the 12th
grade, or at high
school graduation, whichever is most recent when the application is complete.
(2) The top ten percent of the high school class ranking shall not contain more than ten percent of the total class size.
(3) The student‘s rank shall be reported by the applicant‘s high school or school district as a
specific number out of a specific number total class size.
(4) Class rank shall be determined by the Texas school or school district from which the student
graduated or is expected to graduate.
(d) A general academic teaching institution may limit the number admitted under Texas Education Code
Chapter 51, Subchapter s if the number of applicants eligible and applying for admission to the institution
under Texas Education Code Section 51.803 exceed by more than ten percent the average number of
first-time freshmen admitted the previous two academic years. The institution may limit the number of
students admitted under Texas Education Code Section 51.803 if,
(1) At least 97 percent of first-time freshmen admitted are in the top ten percent of their
high school class and;
(2) clear guidelines are established for the selection of students based on one or a specified
combination of the following methods:
(A) A lottery in which all students qualified for automatic admission have an equal chance
for selection; or (B) Students are selected on a first-come, first-admitted basis following receipt of a
complete application; or
(C) At least four or more criteria identified in Texas Education code 51.805 are used to
select students admitted.
(e) Each general academic teaching institution shall annually report to the Board the composition of the entering class of first-time freshmen students admitted under Texas Education Code Sections 51.803, 51.804, and 51.805. The report shall include a demographic breakdown of the class including race,
ethnicity and economic status. Each general academic teaching institution shall provide this report to the
Board annually on or before a date set by the Board annually on or before a date set by the Board and in a
manner prescribed in the ―Instructions for Completing Texas Educational Opportunity‖ (TXP) form.
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APPENDIX Q ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS
I. Regional Accrediting Associations as per Chapter 74.25 Curriculum Requirements: (A) Southern Association of College and Schools; (B) Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools;
(C) New England Association of Schools and Colleges;
(D) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;
(E) Western Association of Schools and Colleges; or
(F) Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.
II. *Texas Private School Accreditations: The following are accrediting associations recognized by
the commissioner of education as having standards comparable to 19 TAC Chapter 97. These
accrediting associations have formed the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
(TEPSAC). Student credits earned in non-public schools accredited by TEPSAC are transferable
to Texas public schools.
A. Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association
of Baptist Schools (ACBS)
Hyde Park Baptist School
3901 Speedway
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 465-8333
B. Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association
Of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
4300 Alpha Road, Suite 205
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 991-2822
C. Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAP)
The Village School
13077 Westella
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
D. Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
(ACTS) 1445 Boonville Avenue Springfield, MO 65802-1894 (417) 862-2781
H. National Christian School Association (NCSA)
Dallas Christian Schools
P.O. Box 28295
Dallas, TX 75228
(972) 270-5495
I. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) Elementary Committee
P.O. Box 7307
Austin, TX 78713-7307
(512) 471-6660
J. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) Secondary Committee
P.O. Box 7307
Austin, TX 78713-7307
(512) 471-6660
K. Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
(SAES)
5952 Royal Lane, Suite 204
Dallas, TX 75230-3862
(214) 692-9872
E. Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
(ISAS)
TCU Box 297029
Fort Worth, TX 76129 (918) 495-7054
F. International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA)
7777 South Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74171
(817) 921-7788
G. Lutheran Schools Accreditation Commission (LSAC)
7900 U. S. Highway 290 East
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 926-4272
L. Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
(TCC)
1625 Rutherford Lane, Building D Austin, TX 78754-5105
(512) 339-8416
M. Texas Seventh-Day Adventists School System
(TSDA)
P.O. Box 800
Alvarado, TX 76009-0800
(817) 783-2223
* See Texas Public School Annual Directory for list of
Accredited Non Public Schools in Texas.
NOTE: Use the following website for further verification or searches of accreditation-
http://www.sacscasi.org/region/schools/html
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APPENDIX R
STUDENTS TAUGHT in an ALTERNATIVE ROUTE to SUCCESS (STARS) Regain or Credit Accrual Program
General Guidelines for At-Risk Students:
Students are to be enrolled upon arrival. Under no circumstances are students to be told they cannot
enroll until the beginning of a new term/semester.
Student grades/transcripts must be evaluated, and the student should be enrolled in the same or comparable
classes upon enrollment in BISD.
Teachers must be provided all partial grades from the sending school to be used in calculation of the
student‘s grade for the course.
If the student has not been in school elsewhere, the student must be scheduled into required and elective
courses appropriate for grade level and graduation plan.
If student does not completed all major assignments or does not shown mastery (70%) of the TEKS by the
end of the grading period in which the student enters late or withdraws early, an ―incomplete‖ may be
issued to the student to provide opportunities to complete incomplete or missing course work for all classes.
(Incomplete should be cleared within 6 weeks.)
The following guidelines will be adhered for students receiving credit by district approved credit accrual
programs.
1. Eligibility: Must be identified as At-Risk using state-defined criteria and be in danger of not graduating in four
years or as a result of having previously failed a course required for graduation.
2. Program Options:
a. A student may acquire credits he/she lacks and may mainstream back into the regular instructional program. b. A student may receive a high school diploma.
3. Referrals may be made by:
a. Parent
b. Student
c. Counselor d. Administrator
4. Referrals are made to:
a. At-Risk counselor, Migrant counselor, or academic counselor
b. Lead Teacher for the program.
5. A schedule change will be recommended and made by the appropriate counselor. The counselor will also
complete a STARS registration form for the receiving teacher identifying the courses to be completed by the
student.
6. Dismissal – a student may be dismissed from this program if:
a. student has completed necessary requirements; or b. student violates program contract
7. Student-Teacher Ratio must not exceed 20 to 1.
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GRADING POLICY
1. The final average, when adding the module grade average and, if applicable, the final exam of the
module, must equal to a 70 or better. Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the respective End of Course assessment.
To get the final grade average for an instructional module, the campus must use the calculation examples outlined
in the 2011-2012 High School Grading Procedures manual for students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012
or for students who entered Grade 9 in and before 2010-2011.
American Preparatory Institute (API) instructional modules approved for 2013-2014.
CRS COURSE DEPT API Modules
S 00831 (2) BUSINESS INFO MGMT I CT ©2011 S 41141 (2) DESKTOP PUBLISHING CT OBSOLETE
INTERPERSONAL STUDIES CT ©2011 S 07951 (2) CREAT/IMAG WR EL ©2009 S 71101 (2) JOURNALISM EL ©2009 S 47343 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY EL ©2005 S 07941 (2) PRACT/WRIT SK EL OUTDATED S 03483 (2) PSYCHOLOGY EL OUTDATED S 74501 (2) ART I FA ©2006 S 75041 (2) MUSIC I FA ©2011 S 73753 HEALTH ED I HL ©2009 S 73783 ADV HEALTH HL ©2009 S 10681 (2) ENG IA LA ©2009 S 20731 (2) ENG IIA LA ©2010 S 30761 (2) ENG IIIA LA ©2009 S 40801 (2) ENG IVA LA ©2009 S 52111 (2) ALG I MA ©2011 S 82161 (2) ALG II MA ©2012 S 92221 (2) GEOMETRY MA ©2006 S 02351 (2) MTHMODAPPL MA OUTDATED S 71971 (2) SPANISH I OL ©2009 S 71981 (2) SPANISH II OL ©2012 S 74203 FOUNDA/PER FIT PE ©2009 S 72851 (2) BIOLOGY SC ©2011 S 00291 (2) ENV SYSTEMS SC ©2010 S 72821 (2) INT/PHY/CHEM SC ©2010 S 01151 (2) ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY SC ©2011 S 71303 COMMUNICAT APPL SP ©2003 S 08953 ECONOMICS SS OUTDATED S 73271 (2) US HISTORY SS ©2011 S 73381 (2) W HISTORY SS OUTDATED S 73331 (2) WRLDGEO SS OUTDATED S 03413 US GOVERNMENT SS ©2011
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BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Credit Completion
Compass
API Instructional Module A+ Program Course
LUCHA Project Modules Other (Specify):
UT Modules
PASS
Note: Teachers must attach grade sheet or computer generated grade sheet to substantiate grade(s).
Grade Level: ID: Student Name:
Course #: Course Description:
Teacher Name: Teacher #:
Final Course Grade:
NOTE: Students who enter Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012 are required to take the respective End of Course assessment.
Teacher Signature Date
Counselor Signature Date
Administrator Signature Date
Data Entry Clerk Date
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APPENDIX S
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ELLS---SHELTERED INSTRUCTION
Instructional Guidelines for English Language Learners
Students for whom English is not their first language (English Language Learners or ELLs) require
instructional strategies and settings that enable them to learn academic language and content using the three
major processing modalities. Instruction must be delivered through auditory, visual, and kinesthetic
channels to create a combination which stimulates conceptual learning while the second language develops.
In addition to requiring instruction through these modalities, the State of Texas (Texas Education Code,
Chapter 89) has stipulated that three domains of learning must be simultaneously addressed in the
instruction for ELLs. Teachers must positively impact the cognitive, linguistic, and affective domains to
ensure that the learning of language and content is challenging, comprehensible, and rewarding. The
following components of effective instruction are intended to be utilized as teachers address the needs of
ELLs.
Tutorials The tutorial is an invaluable setting to:
• Increase language acquisition and learning time through peer and teacher interaction
• Review and reinforce content vocabulary and concepts through assignment completion and
enrichment activities
• Develop goals and gain confidence through special-interest projects and research
• Complete pending coursework and exams to maintain personal graduation plan
To accomplish the results listed above, highly motivated and energetic teachers must be trained and
equipped to structure tutorials with the following elements:
• Foundational reading support (English phonics, syllabication, prefixes/suffixes, Latin and Greek
roots, content vocabulary)
• Content reading strategies (advance organizers, pre-reading, graphic organizers, text structures,
author‘s purpose, point of view, questioning, textual evidence)
• Writing strategies (6 traits, purpose, audience, journals, reflections, summaries, reports)
• Study and research skills (note taking, graphic organizers, topic selection, finding/using sources,
organizing information, thesis, supporting details, typing, formatting)
• Visual literacy (art and film analysis, message interpretation, message creation, text and visuals,
connecting visual and print media)
• Class assignment completion, review, and test preparation as needed
Tutorials should provide a stimulating and supportive environment for ELLs to accelerate their learning of
academic English and content concepts. It is recommended that students maintain a portfolio of learning
under the guidance of the tutorial teacher(s).
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Sheltered Instruction Methodology Content-area (math, science, social studies, and electives) teachers face the challenge of delivering course concepts in a manner that enables ELLs to access the content through both their background knowledge and
emerging language. Teachers should equip themselves with the tools of sheltered instruction, which
includes the following basics:
• Clear, written statements of both content objectives and language objectives for each lesson
• Vocabulary of the content visibly posted and practiced frequently
• Hands-on demonstrations and practice for students
• Many opportunities to talk about what is learned (with partner, small groups, whole group)
• Opportunities to represent in graphic/artistic form the concepts of the discipline
• Frequent review and assessment of major concept building blocks
• Other specific linguistic accommodations for ELL students
Provide native language support Paraphrase and simplify language to aid understanding
Use pictures, gestures, and concrete objects to aid understanding
Help students decode written English words
Encourage students to ask questions to check understanding
Help students learn to use dictionaries in class and on tests
Use customized bilingual glossaries of essential vocabulary
Allow students additional time and more breaks to read and process lengthy information
Not all linguistic accommodations suitable for instruction are appropriate or allowable during state
assessments. This stems from the differing purposes of instruction and statewide assessment.
Linguistic Accommodations for the STAAR Program The goal of instruction and linguistic accommodations used in instruction is to foster and support learning. STAAR L accommodations eligibility:
• Spanish version does not exist or is not most appropriate measure of academic progress for the
student
• Student is in first 3 years in U.S. schools (unless unschooled, asylee/refugee, then first 5)
• Student has not yet reached advanced high rating on TELPAS reading test
Detailed information about accommodations for students with disabilities can be found on TEA‘s
Accommodation Resources webpage.
Summer Program The summer school program is critical to the progress of ELLs. Every effort should be made to enroll them in an acceleration course if available. Continued language support is vital to the students‘ language growth
and to attainment of the goals that have been established through the No Child Left Behind Act‘s Annual
Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs), which stipulate that our students must progress from the
Beginner to the Advanced High proficiency level in 4 years.
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APPENDIX T Effective Migrant Educational Strategies
Migrant educators have found that the instructional strategies effective with migrant students are often
those that have become widely recognized as good practice for students in general.
Migrant Lab Classes Migrant lab classes are offered at five of the seven BISD high school campuses. This class is designed to assist migrant students who enter late and/or withdraw early with incomplete work so that they may earn
course credit. The migrant lab teacher obtains assignments from the regular teachers. These assignments
do not necessarily have to represent all assignments given to other students in the class, but should cover
the essential knowledge and skills expected of all students. As the student completes the assignments, they
are returned to the regular program teacher for grading. All grades and the award of credit are the
responsibility of the regular program teacher.
The migrant lab class may also provide additional options for students to earn credit through
• American Preparatory Institute (API) curriculum courses
• University of Texas Correspondence courses
• PLATO
• Credit-by-Exam
• A+ (Credit Enhancement/Recovery)
• PASS
If a migrant student enters school several weeks into a six-week grading period, high schools can use these
options in place of regular classes. The student may remain in the tutorial class for all or most of the day
until work is completed.
Migrant lab classes also provide academic assistance to students who are experiencing difficulty in their
regular classes. Students may be scheduled into a lab class in place of a regular class. Students may also be
tutored in for required state assessments that they have not mastered.
Extended Day Programs These programs fall into one of the following categories: non-credit tutorial programs, courses offered for credit, or a combination of the two.
• Non-credit tutorials are offered before or after school. These programs function much like the
tutorial classes scheduled during the regular day, with the tutorial teacher obtaining assignments
for the students and facilitating their completion.
• Courses offered for credit in specific subjects may be taught individually by a certified teacher
who awards grades and credits just as he or she would do during the regular school day. Other
individualized options for credit that may be utilized in an extended day program include API,
Project SMART, University of Texas Correspondence courses, Credit-by-Exam, and PASS.
Campuses can offer both programs, non-credit and credit options on alternating days. This will allow
students the opportunity to make up missed work as well as earn additional credits.
Instructional Module Courses Instructional modules provide a self-paced, competency-based curriculum that allows students to move through the courses at their own rate. At the high school level, courses have been developed for almost all
courses offered in the core areas of a typical high school curriculum as well as a number of elective courses.
Most courses are now available online as well as through the traditional printed materials.
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Certain courses are still ―under construction‖ but most courses are available online. Non-credit courses are
also available to enhance student‘s basic skills. See the API catalogue or website for a complete listing
(www.api.ctcd.edu).
Instructional module courses are available through the migrant lab program at all high schools. They may
be used to accelerate the progress of students who have fallen behind in the accrual of credits toward
graduation as well as those who wish to complete graduation requirements in a shorter period of time than
is normally required. The courses may also be used to complete courses that students started elsewhere.
University of Texas Correspondence Courses Correspondence courses developed through the University-Austin Migrant Student Program provide enriched content in an accessible form designed for students who can benefit from a lower reading level and
more attention to background skills. The courses are designed to meet the needs of such students by
breaking content into short concentration units, building vocabulary through reinforcement and exercises,
using graphics to reinforce concepts, structure and teaching study skills.
All courses are approved by the Texas Education Agency, count toward graduation, and cover the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Courses currently available through the program include:
English I A & B Algebra I A & B Art IA/B English IVA & B
Algebra II A & B BCIS IA/B English III A & B Geometry A & B
Biology IA/B English IV A & B U. S. Government Comm. Applications
U. S. History A & B Economics IPC A/B Pre Cal A/B
World Geography A & B Health Spanish A/B I, II, III World History A/B Math Models I Found Personal Fitness
Physics A/B Chemistry A/B
Campuses may enroll migrant students in courses, which include a study guide, textbook, and parent
materials without charge. Lessons are sent to the University, which are corrected and graded by certified
teachers and returned to the student. The University pays postage and a toll free support line is available to
assist students.
Migrant correspondence courses may also be graded ―in-house.‖ A study guide and textbook may be
requested for each student or campuses may request a master set of study guides for the courses and
duplicate them as needed for student use. The migrant teachers usually grade the courses using the answer
keys provided by the University.
Credit-by-Exam
The University of Texas offers credit-by exam in a wide variety of curricular areas for migrant students.
These exams provide migrant students with another option for the accumulation of credit toward graduation.
The tests may also be appropriate for students who failed a course with a near passing grade. There is no
fee for migrant students. Credit by examination will follow the guidelines set by Rules for Curriculum,
$74.24 ―Prior instruction‖ in reference to Credit by Examination. Prior instruction equals to any instruction a
student has had in any course prior to taking a credit by examination test. It also includes failed instruction
(example: foreign students taking a credit by examination to advance to the next sequential course).
Project SMART Project SMART (Summer Migrants Accessing Resources through Technology) is a distance learning program sponsored by the Texas Education Agency. Secondary migrant students have the opportunity to
secure credit through the Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program.
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The Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program consists of self-contained, semi-independent study
courses which enable students to earn secondary-level academic credits. Participating students generally
take these courses in order to make up courses, meet graduation requirements or cope with scheduling
difficulties. PASS courses are designed to parallel regular academic courses offered in most schools. Each
PASS course is competency-based and learner-centered, thus allowing the student to progress through five
activity books and accompanying tests at his or her own pace. Because of this structure, students are able to
continue course work as they move from district to district or even state to state.
Courses currently available include:
Algebra I A/B Geometry A/B
Algebra II A/B Economics
English I, II, III, IV A/B
Integrated Math Concepts
Personal Finance
Migrant Secondary Summer Program The summer high school program for migrant student uses a lab format to provide a variety of programs to secure credit such as Project SMART/PASS, API, A+, UT Correspondence Courses, Credit by Exam as
well as extended day opportunities. The Migrant students who wish to attend regular summer school
classes for acceleration credit, who have a current Certificate of Eligibility on file in the migrant office,
qualify for paid tuition.
Eligible migrant students may take the TAKS test while migrating outside of Texas. The testing
opportunities are available for: STAAR/EOC. The number of participating states cooperating in this
initiative depends on the willingness of the receiving states to attend appropriate STAAR/TAKS
Administration Trainings.
Students interested in testing outside of Texas need to contact the BISD District Migrant Counselor
a the Migrant Department to make the necessary arrangements. Once contacted, the BISD Migrant
Department will contact the Texas Migrant Interstate Program (TMIP) to initiate the process. TMIP
coordinates all STAAR/ TAKS testing outside of Texas. Migrant families may also reach TMIP directly
at 1-800-292-7006.
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Personal Graduation Plan
APPENDIX U
Personal Graduation Plan Requirements
Senate Bill 1108, passed during the 78th
Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, requires a school
principal to designate a guidance counselor, teacher, or other appropriate individual to develop and
implement a personal graduation plan for each student in junior high, middle school, or high school who
does not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39;
or who is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the student's
enrollment in grade 9 (as determined by the district) (TEC §28.0212). Additionally, each district is required
to provide accelerated instruction to a student enrolled in the district who has taken the secondary exit-level
assessment instrument and has not performed satisfactorily on each section or who is at risk of dropping out
of school (TEC §29.081).
A junior high, middle, or high school student must have a
Personal Graduation Plan if:
The student does not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under
Subchapter B, Chapter 39;
OR The student is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the
Student‘s enrollment in grade level nine, as determined by the district.
Each Personal Graduation Plan must:
1) identify educational goals for the student;
2) include diagnostic information, appropriate monitoring and intervention, and other evaluation
strategies;
3) include an intensive instruction program described by Section 28.0213;
4) address participation of the student's parent or guardian, including consideration of the parent's or
guardian's educational expectations for the student; and
5) provide innovative methods to promote the student's advancement, including flexible scheduling,
alternative learning environments, on-line instruction, and other interventions that are proven to
accelerate the learning process and have been scientifically validated to improve learning and
cognitive ability.
For students receiving special education services, an individualized education program developed
under TEC §29.005 may be used as the student's Personal Graduation Plan.
NOTE: Schools that receive funds under the High School Completion and Success Grant Program
authorized under Rider 67, General Appropriations Act, 78th
Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003,
must ensure that all students have an individualized graduation plan. Individualized Graduation Plans must
ensure that students at risk of not graduating from high school are afforded instruction from highly qualified
teachers, have access to online diagnostic and assessment instruments, and are provided accelerated
instruction in areas of academic weakness. The Individualized Graduation Plan may serve as an extension
of the Personal Graduation Plan. Districts that receive grant funds will be provided with additional
information.
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Development & Implementation Model for the Personal Graduation Plan
The following model is offered to assist districts in the development and implementation of the PGP
required under SB 1108. Neither the Texas Education Agency nor the State Board of Education (SBOE) has
any rule-making authority in this area. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each school district to interpret
and implement the provisions of the TEC in a manner consistent with the statute that will best serve the
school district‘s unique characteristics. District and campus leaders are encouraged to first read the statute
and local policy and then refer to local administrative procedures to guide them in the implementation
of meeting this requirement.
I. Identification of Students Requiring a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) The principal shall designate a guidance counselor, teacher, or other appropriate staff member to develop a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) for each student identified under TEC §28.0212 (See Appendix A). At a
minimum, this list includes:
• Students whose test scores did not meet the passing standard on the Texas Assessment of
Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in the previous school year and who are now enrolled in a middle,
junior or senior high school.
• Students who are not acquiring credits at a rate sufficient to graduate before September 1 of the fifth year
of high school.
II. Requirements for the PGP A personal graduation plan must: 1. identify educational goals for the student;
2. include diagnostic information, appropriate monitoring and intervention, and other evaluation
strategies;
3. include an intensive instruction program described by Section 28.0213;
4. address participation of the student's parent or guardian, including consideration of the parent's or
guardian's educational expectations for the student; and
5. provide innovative methods to promote the student's advancement, including flexible scheduling,
alternative learning environments, on-line instruction, and other interventions that are proven to
accelerate the learning process and have been scientifically validated to improve learning and cognitive
ability (TEC §28.0212).
III. Intensive Program of Instruction For students identified under TEC §28.0212, who do not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument, the school district will design and place students in an intensive instruction program intended to (1)
enable the student to the extent practicable to perform at the student‘s grade level at the conclusion of the
next regular school term or attain a standard of annual growth specified by the district and reported by the
district to the Texas Education Agency, and (2) if applicable, carry out the purposes of Section 28.0211.
IV. Ongoing Evaluation of the Academic Progress The timeframe for monitoring and providing intervention activities and other evaluation strategies should be determined by the school principal‘s designee.
V. Parent/Guardian Participation The importance of parent/guardian participation and input into the child‘s education is highly valued. Therefore the PGP should address participation of the student‘s parent or guardian including the parent‘s or
guardian‘s educational expectation for the student. The signatures of all persons involved in the decision-
making process participation should be documented.
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APPENDIX V
TEA Updates: Special Education Information Effective 2013–2014 School Year State-required Form
STAAR A l t e r n a t e
State of Texas
Assessments of
Academic Readiness
Alternate
STAAR ALTERNATE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Student Name Grade Date
Name of District Personnel Completing Form Position
Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria for STAAR Alternate
Prior to reviewing the eligibility criteria for STAAR Alternate, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee must understand
all assessment options, including the characteristics of each assessment and the potential implications of each assessment choice.
This information can be found on the ARD Committee Resources for the Texas Assessment Program webpage at http://www.tea.
state.tx.us/student.assessment/ard/.
According to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §101.27(b), school districts are required to follow the procedures specified in the
applicable test administration materials. As a result, the ARD committee must use this form to document its assessment decisions.
If STAAR Alternate is being considered, the ARD committee must review the five criteria below and circle Yes or No if applicable to
the student. To be eligible to participate in STAAR Alternate, the answer to all five of the questions below must be Yes. If the
answer to any of the questions is No, the student is not eligible to participate in STAAR Alternate and must participate in one of the
other statewide assessments. Each Yes answer requires a justification that contains evidence that the student meets the criterion.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Does the student have a significant cognitive disability? Yes no
A significant cognitive disability is determined by the ARD committee and must be based on evaluation information performed by a
qualified evaluation team. The significant cognitive disability must affect the student‘s intellectual potential and be documented as
such in the student‘s individualized education program (IEP). A student with a significant cognitive disability has limited potential to
reach grade-level expectations; whereas, a student with a learning disability has the potential to reach grade-level expectations, but
has difficulty doing so due to his or her disability.
Justification:
2. Does the student require specialized supports to access the grade-level curriculum and environment? Yes no
Federal regulations mandate that all students have access to and be assessed on grade-level curriculum. To access the state-
mandated grade-level or course curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or TEKS, a student with a significant cognitive
disability needs specialized academic instruction as well as support throughout the day in areas such as expressing his or her needs,
getting from place to place, eating lunch, negotiating social situations, and/or taking care of personal needs.
Justification:
3. Does the student require intensive, individualized instruction in a variety of instructional settings? Yes no
The student needs specialized academic instruction and techniques over a period of time to ensure that he or she can learn, retain
information, and transfer skills to other settings.
Justification:
4. Does the student access and participate in the grade-level TEKS through prerequisite skills? Yes no
Access to the grade-level curriculum is mandated by the federal government. A student with a significant cognitive disability
requires access to the TEKS through prerequisite skills that are linked to the grade-level curriculum.
Justification:
5. Does the student primarily demonstrate knowledge and skills through performance tasks? Yes no
The student may be able to perform some literacy skills (e.g., tracing words, copying spelling words, completing simple worksheets,
writing simple phrases or sentences). However, the student is typically evaluated by methods other than paper and pencil, such as
observation of student performance while the student manipulates items, verbalizes responses, eye gazes, or activates an
augmentative communication device. A one-day, multiple-choice test would not be an appropriate assessment format to effectively
show what the student has learned.
Justification:
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Step II: Discuss Assurances
If Yes is indicated for all five eligibility criteria, the ARD committee must discuss the following assurances. All of these
assurances must be initialed by district personnel in order for the student to participate in STAAR Alternate.
Under 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §300.320(a)(6) and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC)§89.1055, if the ARD
committee determines that the student will take an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate),
the IEP must provide a statement of why the student cannot participate in the general assessment (STAAR) with or
without allowable accommodations, and why an alternate assessment is appropriate for the student, including that
all of the eligibility criteria are met.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is based on multiple
sources of measurable, objective evidence, including (but not limited to) current IEP PLAAFP statements, goals
and/or objectives, report cards, progress reports, work samples, teacher observations, Full and Individual
Evaluation (FIE), standardized achievement test results, and classroom, district, and statewide assessment results.
This decision is not based solely on the student‘s previous performance on a statewide assessment.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is made by the ARD
committee, not administratively based on federal accountability requirements which limit the number of students
taking an alternate assessment who can be counted as proficient in Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) performance
calculations. Although alternate assessments are intended for a small number of students, the proficiency caps do
not limit the number of students receiving special education services who may take an alternate assessment.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is based on the student‘s
educational need and the instruction the student is receiving. This decision is not based solely on the student‘s
disability category and is not based on the student‘s racial or economic background, excessive or extended absences,
or amount
of time or location of service delivery.
Initial the one that applies:
For a student in elementary or middle school, the ARD committee understands that instructional and
assessment decisions made now may impact a student‘s graduation options when he or she is in high school.
For a student taking end-of-course assessments, the student is enrolled in a course being considered for STAAR
Alternate that has a Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) course number indicating that the
coursework is accessed through prerequisite skills. Coursework accessed through prerequisite skills results in the
student graduating on the Minimum High School Program (MHSP). Students who graduate on the MHSP are not
eligible for automatic admission into a Texas four-year university.
Indicate the alternate high school courses and PEIMS course numbers the student will be enrolled in this school
year.
❑ English I Alternate 03220107 ❑ Algebra I Alternate 03100507 ❑ Biology Alternate 03010207 ❑ World Geography Alternate 03320107
❑ English II Alternate 03220207 ❑ Geometry Alternate 03100707 ❑ World History Alternate 03340407
❑ English III Alternate 03220307 ❑ U.S. History Alternate 03340107 Step III: Summarize Assessment Decisions
The ARD committee should indicate the subject(s) or course(s) in which the student is enrolled and for which STAAR Alternate
assessments will be given. For each assessment, the ARD committee will determine the complexity level (3, 2, 1, NRO) or the
combinations of levels
(3 and 2, 2 and 1) to be used to select the tasks. The ARD committee must ensure the assessment decision and accommodations needed
to measure the student’s academic achievement have been documented in the student’s IEP. These accommodations will be the basis
for the STAAR Alternate presentation supports, materials, and response modes provided during the assessment observation. Note: The
student will take STAAR Alternate for all required subjects or enrolled high school courses on the MHSP. This form must be included
in the IEP for students being assessed with STAAR Alternate.
Indicate the STAAR Alternate tests at the determined complexity levels(s) the student will take this school year.
❑ Reading Grade ❑ Mathematics Grade ❑ Science Grade ❑ Social Studies 8
Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s)
❑ Writing Grade ❑ Algebra I ❑ Biology ❑ World Geography
Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s)
❑ English I ❑ Geometry ❑ World History
Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s)
❑ English II ❑ U.S. History
Complexity Level(s) Complexity Level(s)
❑ English III
Complexity Level(s)
Effective for the 2012–2013 school year State-Required Documentation Form
STAAR M o d i f i e d
State of Texas
Assessments of
Academic Readiness
Modified
STAAR MODIFIED PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Student Name Grade Date
Name of District Personnel Completing Form Position
Step I: Review the Eligibility Criteria for STAAR Modified
Prior to reviewing the eligibility criteria for STAAR Modified, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee must understand
all assessment options, including the characteristics of each assessment and the potential implications of each assessment choice. This
information can be found on the ARD Committee Resources for the Texas Assessment Program webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx
.us/student.assessment/ard/ .
The ARD committee must circle the subject(s) or course(s) for which STAAR Modified is being considered and answer each of the three
questions below by circling Yes or No. If a particular subject or course is not applicable for the school year under consideration, circle
NA. To be eligible to participate in STAAR Modified in a particular subject or course, the answer to all three of the questions must be
Yes. If the answer to any of the questions is No, the student is not eligible to participate in STAAR Modified in that subject
or course and must participate in one of the other statewide assessments. Each Yes answer requires a justification that references the
page number or section of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) that contains evidence that the student meets the criterion.
NA English I
Reading 3–8 English II
English III
NA
Writing 4 / 7 NA Algebra I
Math 3–8 Geometry
Algebra II
NA Biology
Science 5 / 8 Chemistry
Physics
NA World Geography
Social World History
Studies 8 U.S. History
1. Do the student’s present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statements in
the IEP lead the ARD committee to conclude that the student is multiple years behind grade-level or course
expectations and will not progress at the same rate and level of rigor as their non-disabled peers?
STAAR Modified is intended for a small number of students receiving special education services whose disability significantly affects their
academic progress in certain subjects or courses, such that they will not reach proficiency for these subjects or courses in the same time
frame as their nondisabled peers. To determine whether a student meets this criterion, an ARD committee should review the PLAAFP
statements in the IEP. PLAAFP statements are the basis of the IEP because they define where a student currently is, both academically and
functionally, and should provide the ARD committee with sufficient information to determine the student‘s skill level.
Reading/English
NA Yes No
Justification:
Writing
NA Yes No
Justification:
Math
NA Yes No
Justification:
Science
NA Yes No
Justification:
Social Studies
NA Yes No
Justification:
2. Does the student’s IEP contain standards-based (TEKS-based) goals indicating the modified content the student
requires in order to access the grade-level or course curriculum?
Federal regulations require that all students have access to and be assessed on the state-mandated curriculum. Every IEP should reflect
access to the state-mandated grade-level or course curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students who access
the grade-level or course TEKS through modifications may receive instruction that changes, lowers, or reduces learning expectations.
IEP goals that indicate modified content should be specific to the student‘s area of need, addressing how the content will be modified
so that the student can acquire the necessary skills to continue progressing in the grade-level or course curriculum. The IEP goals could
include how the grade-level or course content is simplified or scaffolded to facilitate student understanding. The IEP goals do not have
to incorporate the entire grade-level or course TEKS verbatim.
Reading/English
NA Yes No
Justification:
Writing
NA Yes No
Justification:
Math
NA Yes No
Justification:
Science
NA Yes No
Justification:
Social Studies
NA Yes No
Justification:
3. Does the student require direct and intensive instruction in order to acquire, maintain, and transfer skills to other
contexts?
In order for the student to progress in the grade-level or course curriculum, instruction must be direct (small group or individualized)
and intensive (continuous and focused). The student needs specialized instruction and techniques over a period of time to acquire and
apply academic knowledge and skills. In addition, the student needs frequent reminders to transfer knowledge and skills to other
contexts. For instance, a student may be able to add 25 and 25 but is not able to apply this skill when asked the sum of two quarters.
Reading/English
NA Yes No
Justification:
Writing
NA Yes No
Justification:
Math
NA Yes No
Justification:
Science
NA Yes No
Justification:
Social Studies
NA Yes No
Justification:
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Student Name Grade Date
Step II: Discuss Assurances
If Yes is indicated for all three eligibility criteria, the ARD committee must discuss the following assurances. All of these assurances
must be initialed by district personnel in order for the student to participate in STAAR Modified.
If the ARD committee determines that the student will take an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR
Alternate), the IEP must provide a statement of why the student cannot participate in the general assessment (STAAR)
with or without allowable accommodations, and why an alternate assessment is appropriate for the student, including
that all of the eligibility criteria are met.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is based on multiple sources
of measurable, objective evidence, including (but not limited to) current IEP PLAAFP statements, goals and/or
objectives, report cards, progress reports, work samples, teacher observations, Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE),
standardized achievement test results, and classroom, district, and statewide assessment results. This decision is not
based solely on the student‘s previous performance on a statewide assessment.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is made by the ARD
committee, not administratively based on federal accountability requirements which limit the number of students
taking an alternate assessment who can be counted as proficient in Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) performance
calculations. Although alternate assessments are intended for a small number of students, the proficiency caps do not
limit the number of students receiving special education services who may take an alternate assessment.
The decision to administer an alternate assessment (STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate) is based on the student‘s
educational need and the instruction the student is receiving. This decision is not based solely on the student‘s
disability category and is not based on the student‘s racial or economic background, excessive or extended absences, or
amount of time or location of service delivery.
Initial the one that applies:
For a student in elementary or middle school, the ARD committee understands that instructional and assessment
decisions made now may impact a student‘s graduation options when he or she is in high school.
For a student taking end-of-course assessments, the student is enrolled in a course being considered for STAAR
Modified that has a Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) course number indicating that the
coursework is modified. Modified coursework results in the student graduating on the Minimum High School Program
(MHSP). Students who graduate on the MHSP are not eligible for automatic admission into a Texas four-year
University.
Indicate the modified high school courses and PEIMS course numbers the student will be enrolled in for the school
year under consideration.
❑ English I Modified 03220105
❑ English II Modified 03220205
❑ English III Modified * 03220305
❑ Algebra I Modified 03100505
❑ Geometry Modified 03100705
❑ Algebra II Modified † 03100605
❑ Biology Modified 03010205
❑ Chemistry Modified † 03040005
❑ Physics Modified † 03050005
❑ World Geography Modified 03320105
❑ World History Modified 03340405
❑ U.S. History Modified * 03340105
* STAAR Modified available in 2014. † Not a requirement on the MHSP and not assessed with STAAR Modified.
Step III: Summarize Assessment Decisions
The ARD committee should indicate the subject(s) or course(s) in which the student meets the eligibility criteria for STAAR
Modified. If the student is eligible to take STAAR Modified for English III or U.S. History, the student will not test this school year.
The ARD committee must ensure that the assessment decision and the testing accommodations the student will use are
documented in the student’s IEP. Accommodation policies for statewide testing can be found on the Accommodation Resources
webpage at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/accommodations.
Indicate the STAAR Modified tests the student will take for the school year under consideration.
❑ Reading Grade ❑ Mathematics Grade ❑ Science Grade ❑ Social Studies Grade 8
❑ Writing Grade ❑ Algebra I ❑ Biology ❑ World Geography
❑ English I ❑ Geometry ❑ World History
❑ English II
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Frequently Asked Questions 1. How often does the plan need to be developed?
At a minimum, a Personal Graduation Plan should be developed each year for each student
identified under TEC §28.0212.
2. If a student is successful on the assessments described in the current school year, is a plan still
required the following year?
No, however, continuous progress monitoring is highly encouraged.
3. Are there other groups of students who need a Personal Graduation Plan?
Districts may develop a plan for any student who is at risk of not meeting the TAKS passing
standard or graduating before the fifth year of high school.
4. Should students with disabilities receiving special education services who are exempt from taking
the TAKS but will be taking the SDAA or LDAA have a personal graduation plan?
For students receiving special education services, an individualized education plan (IEP)
developed under TEC §29.005 may be used as the student's personal graduation plan.
Note: This response is no longer applicable. SDAA and LDAA are obsolete. 5. Do schools need to schedule a meeting with each parent?
The Personal Graduation Plan MUST address participation of the student's parent or
guardian, including consideration of the parent's or guardian's educational expectations for
the student. This participation may take many forms including, but not limited to, the
following: parent conference, telephone conference, planning input through personal
correspondence (in the parent or guardian’s primary language when possible), or other
means of ensuring participation.
6. How often does the intensive intervention need to occur?
The local district in collaboration with parents determines the program for intensive
intervention appropriate for individual students.
7. Are the Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) and the Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP, Rider 67) the
same?
No; however, the Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) may serve as an extension of the
Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP). Schools that receive funds under the High School
Completion and Success Grant Program authorized by Rider 67, General Appropriations Act,
78th
Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, must ensure that all students have an
individualized graduation plan (IGP). Individualized Graduation Plans must ensure that
students at risk of not graduating from high school are afforded instruction from highly
qualified teachers, have access to online diagnostic and assessment instruments, and are
provided accelerated instruction in areas of academic weakness. Additional requirements
within Rider 67 must be added to the PGP to be designated as the IGP. Districts receiving
grants will receive further information regarding these requirements.
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Texas Education Code
§28.0212. Personal Graduation Plan. (Senate Bill 1108, 78th
Texas Legislature, 2003)
(a) A principal shall designate a guidance counselor, teacher, or other appropriate individual to develop and administer a
personal graduation plan for each student enrolled in a junior high, middle, or high school who:
(1) does not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39;
or
(2) is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the student's enrollment
in grade level nine, as determined by the district.
(b) A personal graduation plan must:
(1) identify educational goals for the student;
(2) include diagnostic information, appropriate monitoring and intervention, and other evaluation strategies;
(3) include an intensive instruction program described by Section 28.0213;
(4) address participation of the student's parent or guardian, including consideration of the parent's or
guardian's educational expectations for the student; and
(5) provide innovative methods to promote the student's advancement, including flexible scheduling,
alternative learning environments, on-line instruction, and other interventions that are proven to accelerate
the learning process and have been scientifically validated to improve learning and cognitive ability.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a student's individualized education program developed under Section 29.005 may
be used as the student's personal graduation plan under this section.
§28.0213. Intensive Program of Instruction. (Senate Bill 1108, 78th
Texas Legislature, 2003)
(a) A school district shall offer an intensive program of instruction to a student who does not perform
satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39.
(b) A school district shall design the intensive program of instruction described by Subsection (a) to:
(1) enable the student to:
(A) to the extent practicable, perform at the student's grade level at the conclusion of the next
regular school term; or
(B) attain a standard of annual growth specified by the school district and reported by the
district to the agency; and
(2) if applicable, carry out the purposes of Section 28.0211.
(c) A school district shall use funds appropriated by the legislature for an intensive program of instruction
to plan and implement intensive instruction and other activities aimed at helping a student satisfy state and
local high school graduation requirements. The commissioner shall distribute funds to districts that
implement a program under this section based on the number of students identified by the district who:
(1) do not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Subchapter B,
Chapter 39; or
(2) are not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the
student's enrollment in grade nine, as determined by the district.
(d) A school district's determination of the appropriateness of a program for a student under this section is
final and does not create a cause of action.
(e) For a student in a special education program under Subchapter A, Chapter 29, who does not perform
satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under Section 39.023(a), (b), or (c), the student's
admission, review, and dismissal committee shall design the program to:
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(1) enable the student to attain a standard of annual growth on the basis of the student's
individualized education program; and
(2) if applicable, carry out the purposes of Section 28.0211.
§28.0211. Satisfactory Performance on Assessment Instruments Required; Accelerated Instruction
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (e), a student may not be promoted to:
(1) the fourth grade program to which the student would otherwise be assigned if the student
does not perform satisfactorily on the third grade reading assessment instrument under Section
39.023;
(2) the sixth grade program to which the student would otherwise be assigned if the student
does not perform satisfactorily on the fifth grade mathematics and reading assessment
instruments under Section 39.023; or
(3) the ninth grade program to which the student would otherwise be assigned if the student
does not perform satisfactorily on the eighth grade mathematics and reading assessment
instruments under Section 39.023.
(b) A school district shall provide to a student who initially fails to perform satisfactorily on an assessment
instrument specified under Subsection (a) at least two additional opportunities to take the assessment
instrument. A school district may administer an alternate assessment instrument to a student who has failed
an assessment instrument specified under Subsection (a) on the previous two opportunities.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a student may be promoted if the student performs at
grade level on an alternate assessment instrument under this subsection that is appropriate for the student's
grade level and approved by the commissioner.
(c) Each time a student fails to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument specified under
Subsection (a), the school district in which the student attends school shall provide to the student
accelerated instruction in the applicable subject area, including reading instruction for a student who fails to
perform satisfactorily on a reading assessment instrument. After a student fails to perform satisfactorily on
an assessment instrument a second time, a grade placement committee shall be established to prescribe the
accelerated instruction the district shall provide to the student before the student is administered the
assessment instrument the third time. The grade placement committee shall be composed of the principal or
the principal's designee, the student's parent or guardian, and the teacher of the subject of an assessment
instrument on which the student failed to perform satisfactorily. The district shall notify the parent or
guardian of the time and place for convening the grade placement committee and the purpose of the
committee. An accelerated instruction group administered by a school district under this section may not
have a ratio of more than 10 students for each teacher.
(d) In addition to providing accelerated instruction to a student under Subsection (c), the district shall notify
the student's parent or guardian of:
(1) the student's failure to perform satisfactorily on the assessment instrument;
(2) the accelerated instruction program to which the student is assigned; and
(3) the possibility that the student might be retained at the same grade level for the next school
year.
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(e) A student who, after at least three attempts, fails to perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument
specified under Subsection (a) shall be retained at the same grade level for the next school year in
accordance with Subsection (a). The student's parent or guardian may appeal the student's retention by
submitting a request to the grade placement committee established under Subsection (c). The school
district shall give the parent or guardian written notice of the opportunity to appeal. The grade placement
committee may decide in favor of a student's promotion only if the committee concludes, using standards
adopted by the board of trustees, that if promoted and given accelerated instruction, the student is likely to
perform at grade level. A student may not be promoted on the basis of the grade placement committee's
decision unless that decision is unanimous. The commissioner by rule shall establish a time line for making
the placement determination. This subsection does not create a property interest in promotion. The decision
of the grade placement committee is final and may not be appealed.
(f) A school district shall provide to a student who, after three attempts, has failed to perform satisfactorily
on an assessment instrument specified under Subsection (a) accelerated instruction during the next school
year as prescribed by an educational plan developed for the student by the student's grade placement
committee established under Subsection (c). The district shall provide that accelerated instruction regardless
of whether the student has been promoted or retained. The educational plan must be designed to enable the
student to perform at the appropriate grade level by the conclusion of the school year. During the school
year, the student shall be monitored to ensure that the student is progressing in accordance with the plan.
The district shall administer to the student the assessment instrument for the grade level in which the
student is placed at the time the district regularly administers the assessment instruments for that school
year.
(g) This section does not preclude the retention at a grade level, in accordance with state law or school
district policy, of a student who performs satisfactorily on an assessment instrument specified under
Subsection (a).
(h) In each instance under this section in which a school district is specifically required to provide notice to
a parent or guardian of a student, the district shall make a good faith effort to ensure that such notice is
provided either in person or by regular mail and that the notice is clear and easy to understand and is written
in English or the parent or guardian's native language.
(i) The admission, review, and dismissal committee of a student who participates in a district's special
education program under Subchapter B, Chapter 29, and who does not perform satisfactorily on an
assessment instrument specified under Subsection (a) and administered under Section 39.023(a) or (b) shall
determine:
(1) the manner in which the student will participate in an accelerated instruction program under
this section; and
(2) whether the student will be promoted or retained under this section.
(j) A school district or open-enrollment charter school shall provide students required to attend accelerated
programs under this section with transportation to those programs if the programs occur outside of regular
school hours.
(k) The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section, including rules concerning
when school districts shall administer assessment instruments required under this section and which
administration of the assessment instruments will be used for purposes of Section 39.051.
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(l) The commissioner shall issue a report to the legislature not later than December 1, 2000, that reviews the
enrollment of students in accelerated instruction and the quality and availability of accelerated instruction
programs, including accelerated instruction-related teacher professional development programs.
(m) The commissioner shall certify, not later than July 1 of each school year or as soon as practicable
thereafter, whether sufficient funds have been appropriated statewide for the purposes of this section. A
determination by the commissioner is final and may not be appealed. For purposes of certification, the
commissioner may not consider Foundation School Program funds. This section may be implemented only
if the commissioner certifies that sufficient funds have been appropriated during a school year for
administering the accelerated instruction programs specified under this section.
Text of subsection (n) effective until January 1, 2008.
(n) This section applies to the assessment instrument administered to students in:
(1) the third grade beginning with the 2002-2003 school year;
(2) the fifth grade beginning with the 2004-2005 school year; and
(3) the eighth grade beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.
Text of subsection (o) effective until January 1, 2008.
(o) Subsection (n) and this subsection expire January 1, 2008.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 396, § 2.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
§29.081. Compensatory, Intensive, and Accelerated Instruction
(a) Each school district shall use the student performance data resulting from the basic skills assessment
instruments and achievement tests administered under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, to design and implement
appropriate compensatory, intensive, or accelerated instructional services for students in the district's
schools that enable the students to be performing at grade level at the conclusion of the next regular school
term.
(b) Each district shall provide accelerated instruction to a student enrolled in the district who has taken the
secondary exit-level assessment instrument and has not performed satisfactorily on each section or who is at
risk of dropping out of school.
(c) Each school district shall evaluate and document the effectiveness of the accelerated instruction in
reducing any disparity in performance on assessment instruments administered under Subchapter B,
Chapter 39, or disparity in the rates of high school completion between students at risk of dropping out of
school and all other district students.
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(d) For purposes of this section, "student at risk of dropping out of school" includes each student
who is under 21 years of age and who:
(1) was not advanced from one grade level to the next for one or more school years;
(2) if the student is in grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, did not maintain an average equivalent to 70 on a
scale of 100 in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum during a semester in the preceding
or current school year or is not maintaining such an average in two or more subjects in the
foundation curriculum in the current semester;
(3) did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered to the student under
Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently
performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110
percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument;
(4) if the student is in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or grade 1, 2, or 3, did not perform
satisfactorily on a readiness test or assessment instrument administered during the current school
year;
(5) is pregnant or is a parent;
(6) has been placed in an alternative education program in accordance with Section 37.006 during
the preceding or current school year;
(7) has been expelled in accordance with Section 37.007 during the preceding or current school
year;
(8) is currently on parole, probation, deferred prosecution, or other conditional release;
(9) was previously reported through the Public Education Information Management System
(PEIMS) to have dropped out of school;
(10) is a student of limited English proficiency, as defined by Section 29.052;
(11) is in the custody or care of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or has, during
the current school year, been referred to the department by a school official, officer of the juvenile
court, or law enforcement official;
(12) is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 11302, and its subsequent amendments; or
(13) resided in the preceding school year or resides in the current school year in a residential
placement facility in the district, including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility,
emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.
(e) A school district may use a private or public community-based dropout recovery education
program to provide alternative education programs for students at risk of dropping out of school.
The programs must:
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(1) provide not less than four hours of instructional time per day;
(2) employ as faculty and administrators persons with baccalaureate or advanced degrees;
(3) provide at least one instructor for each 28 students;
(4) perform satisfactorily according to performance indicators and accountability standards adopted
for alternative education programs by the commissioner; and
(5) comply with this title and rules adopted under this title except as otherwise provided by this
subsection.
(f) The commissioner shall include students in attendance in a program under Subsection (e) in the
computation of the district's average daily attendance for funding purposes.
(g) In addition to students described by Subsection (d), a student who satisfies local eligibility criteria adopted by the
board of trustees of a school district may receive instructional services under this section. The number of students
receiving services under this subsection during a school year may not exceed 10 percent of the number of students
described by Subsection (d) who received services from the district during the preceding school year.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1588, § 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 725, §§ 1, 2,
eff. June 13, 2001.
§29.082. Optional Extended Year Program. (As amended by Senate Bill 1108, 78th
Texas Legislature,
2003)
(a) A school district may set aside an amount from the district's allotment under Section 42.152 or may
apply to the agency for funding of an extended year program for a period not to exceed 30 instructional
days for students in:
(1) kindergarten through grade 11 who are identified as likely not to be promoted to the next grade
level for the succeeding school year; or
(2) grade 12 who are identified as likely not to graduate from high school before the beginning of
the succeeding school year.
(b) The commissioner may adopt rules for the administration of programs provided under this section.
(c) A school district may not enroll more than 16 students in a class provided under this section.
(d) Each class provided under this section shall be taught by a teacher who has completed successfully a
program that provides training to teach a class under this section and that satisfies standards the
commissioner establishes.
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(e) A student who attends at least 90 percent of the program days of a program under this section and who
satisfies the requirements for promotion prescribed by Section 28.021 shall be promoted to the next
grade level at the beginning of the next school year unless a parent of the student presents a written
request to the school principal that the student not be promoted to the next grade level. As soon as
practicable after receiving the request from a parent, the principal shall hold a formal meeting with the
student's parent, extended year program teacher, and counselor. During the meeting, the principal,
teacher, or counselor shall explain the longitudinal statistics on the academic performance of students
who are not promoted to the next grade level and provide information on the effect of retention on a
student's self-esteem and on the likelihood of a student dropping out of school. After the meeting, the
parent may withdraw the request that the student not be promoted to the next grade level. If the parent
of a student eligible for promotion under this subsection withdraws the request, the student shall be
promoted. If a student is promoted under this subsection, the school district shall continue to use
innovative practices to ensure that the student is successful in school in succeeding years.
(f) A school district that provides a program under this section shall adopt a policy designed to lead to
immediate reduction and ultimate elimination of student retention.
(g) A school district shall provide transportation to each student who is required to attend a program under
this section and who is eligible for regular transportation services.
§39.024. Satisfactory Performance
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the State Board of Education shall determine the level
of performance considered to be satisfactory on the assessment instruments. The admission, review, and
dismissal committee of a student being assessed under Section 39.023(b) shall determine the level of
performance considered to be satisfactory on the assessment instruments administered to that student in
accordance with criteria established by agency rule.
(b) Each school district shall offer an intensive program of instruction for students who did not perform
satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered under this subchapter. The intensive programs for
students who did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument under Section 39.023(a), (c), or (l)
shall be designed to enable those students to be performing at grade level at the conclusion of the next
regular school term or to attain a standard of annual growth specified by the agency and, if applicable, to
carry out the purposes of Section 28.0211. The intensive programs for students who did not perform
satisfactorily on an assessment instrument under Section 39.023(b) shall be designed by each student's
admission, review, and dismissal committee to enable the student to attain a standard of annual growth on
the basis of the student's individualized education program and, if applicable, to carry out the purposes of
Section 28.0211.
(c) The agency shall develop study guides for the assessment instruments administered under Sections
39.023(a) and (c). To assist parents in providing assistance during the period that school is recessed for
summer, each school district shall distribute the study guides to parents of students who do not perform
satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this subchapter. The
commissioner shall retain a portion of the total amount of funds allotted under Section 42.152(a) that the
commissioner considers appropriate to finance the development and distribution of the study guides and
shall reduce each district's allotment proportionately.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 767,
§ 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 396, § 2.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch.
397, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 4.006, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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§39.025. Exit-Level Performance Required
(a) A student may not receive a high school diploma until the student has performed satisfactorily on the
secondary exit-level assessment instruments for English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and
science administered under Section 39.023(c). This subsection does not require a student to demonstrate
readiness to enroll in an institution of higher education.
(b) Each time a secondary exit-level assessment instrument is administered, a student who has not been
given a high school diploma because of a failure to perform satisfactorily on the assessment instrument for
that subject area may retake the assessment instrument.
(c) A student who has been denied a high school diploma under Subsections (a) and (b) and who
subsequently performs satisfactorily on each secondary exit-level assessment instrument shall be issued a
high school diploma.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 767, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 397, § 5, eff.
Sept. 1, 1999.
Resources for Secondary Education
The following links are provided as resources that districts and campuses may utilize in the
development of a Personal Graduation Plan.
Division of Curriculum, Texas Education Agency (512.463.9581)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/
Division of Discretionary Grants, Texas Education Agency
High School Completion and Success Grant Program
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/grant/
Division of Assessment, Texas Education Agency
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/index.html
Dropout Prevention Clearinghouse, Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/dpchse
21st
Century Community Learning Centers Non-Regulatory Guidance (February 2003), U.S.
Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc/
ESL TEA Web Site for resources
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/biling/tearesources.html
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Note: The enclosed PGP forms may be used for reference.
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Chapter 74. Curriculum
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Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements Subchapter F. Graduation Requirements, Beginning with School Year 2007-2008
Amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter
E, Graduation Requirements Beginning with School Year 2004-2005, and Subchapter F, Graduation
Requirements, Beginning with School year 2007-2008
Statutory Authority: The provisions of this Subchapter F issued under
the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002, and 28.025, unless otherwise noted.
Typically, new graduation requirements take effect with the incoming freshman class. However, the
flexibility in the new HB 3 graduation requirements impacts all high school students beginning with the
2009-2010 school year. All students are able to graduate under the HB 3 high school graduation
requirements beginning in the 2009-10 school year, unless the district has adopted additional local
requirements.
§74.61. High School Graduation Requirements.
(a) Graduates of each high school are awarded the same type of diploma. The transcript or academic
achievement record (AAR), rather than the diploma, records individual accomplishments, achievements,
and courses completed and displays appropriate graduation seals.
(b) All credit for graduation must be earned no later than Grade 12.
(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, a student entering Grade 9 in the 2007-
2008 school year and thereafter shall enroll in the courses necessary to complete the curriculum
requirements for the recommended high school program specified in §74.63 of this title (relating to
Recommended High School Program) or the advanced program specified in §74.64 of this title (relating to
Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program) unless the student, the
student's parent or other person standing in parental relation to the student, and a school counselor or school
administrator agree in writing signed by each party that the student should be permitted to take courses
under the minimum high school program specified in §74.62 of this title (relating to Minimum High School
Program) and the student:
(1) is at least 16 years of age;
(2) has completed two credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum
under the Texas Education Code, §28.002(a)(1); or
(3) has failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district.
(d) A student who was permitted to take courses under the minimum high school program prior to the
2009-2010 school year may remain in the minimum high school program.
(e) If an admission, review, and dismissal committee makes decisions that place a student with a disability
on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will be automatically placed in the minimum high
school program.
(f) High school courses successfully completed prior to Grade 9 and the 2007-2008 school year shall count
toward graduation in the manner established in this chapter for credit in the year the course is successfully
completed.
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(g) To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade 9 in the 2007-2008 school year and
thereafter must complete the following:
(1) in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, requirements of the minimum high school
program specified in §74.62 of this title, the recommended high school program specified in §74.63
of this title, or the distinguished achievement high school program specified in §74.64 of this title;
and
(2) testing requirements for graduation as specified in Chapter 101 of this title (relating to
Assessment).
(h) A maximum of three credits of reading (selected from Reading I, II, or III) may be offered by districts
for state graduation elective credit for identified students under the following conditions.
(1) The school district board of trustees shall adopt policies to identify students in need of
additional reading instruction.
(2) District procedures shall include assessment of individual student needs, ongoing evaluation of
each student's progress, and monitoring of instructional activities to ensure that student needs are
addressed.
(i) An out-of-state or out-of-country transfer student (including foreign exchange students) or a transfer
student from a Texas nonpublic school is eligible to receive a Texas diploma, but must complete all
requirements of this section to satisfy state graduation requirements. Any course credit required in this
section that is not completed by the student before he or she enrolls in a Texas school district may be
satisfied through the provisions of §74.23 of this title (relating to Correspondence Courses and Distance
Learning) and §74.24 of this title (relating to Credit by Examination) or by completing the course or
courses according to the provisions of §74.26 of this title (relating to Award of Credit).
(j) Elective credits in all three graduation programs may be selected from the following:
(1) high school courses not required for graduation that are listed in the following chapters of this title:
(A) Chapter 110 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English
Language Arts and Reading);
(B) Chapter 111 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics);
(C) Chapter 112 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science);
(D) Chapter 113 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies);
(E) Chapter 114 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Languages Other
Than English);
(F) Chapter 115 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health
Education);
(G) Chapter 116 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical
Education);
(H) Chapter 117 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine Arts);
(I) Chapter 126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology
Applications);
(J) Chapter 127 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career
Development); and
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(K) Chapter 130 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and
Technical Education);
(2) state-approved innovative courses as specified in §74.27 of this title (relating to Innovative
Courses and Programs);
(3) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)--one to four credits; or
(4) Driver Education--one-half credit.
(k) College Board advanced placement and International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for
courses required in appropriate areas in all three high school graduation programs. College Board advanced
placement and International Baccalaureate courses may be used as electives in all three high school
graduation programs.
(l) Courses offered for dual credit in the core curriculum of an institution of higher education that cover all
of the essential knowledge and skills for a course required for graduation may be substituted for courses
required in the foundation curriculum and for languages other than English in all three high school
graduation programs.
(m) Transition for physical education and science requirements.
(1) Science and physical education graduation requirements successfully completed prior to the
2010-2011 school year shall count toward graduation in the manner established at the time the credit
was earned.
(2) Physical education graduation requirements successfully completed through a two- or three-
credit career and technical education work-based training course prior to the 2011-2012 school year
shall count toward graduation.
Source: The provisions of this §74.61 adopted to be effective September 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 9358; amended
to be effective January 9, 2007, 32 TexReg 86; amended to be effective December 25, 2007, 32 TexReg
9624; amended to be effective August 23, 2010, 35 TexReg 5543.
§74.62. Minimum High School Program.
(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 22 credits to complete the Minimum High School Program.
(b) Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following.
(1) English language arts--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of English I, II, and III
(Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English
language proficiency, as defined by §74.4(d) of this title (relating to English Language Proficiency
Standards), may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully
completing English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other
Languages). The final credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) English IV;
(B) Research/Technical Writing;
(C) Creative/Imaginative Writing;
(D) Practical Writing Skills;
(E) Literary Genres;
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(F) Business English;
(G) Journalism;
(H) Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition; and
(I) AP English Literature and Composition.
(3) Mathematics--three credits. Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and Geometry.
The final credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Algebra II;
(B) Precalculus;
(C) Mathematical Models with Applications;
(D) Independent Study in Mathematics;
(E) AP Statistics;
(F) AP Calculus AB;
(G) AP Calculus BC;
(H) AP Computer Science;
(I) International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematical Studies Standard Level;
(J) IB Mathematics Standard Level;
(K) IB Mathematics Higher Level;
(L) IB Further Mathematics Standard Level;
(M) Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources;
(N) Engineering Mathematics; and
(O) Statistics and Risk Management.
(3) Science--two credits. The credits must consist of Biology and Integrated Physics and Chemistry
(IPC). A student may substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these
two courses as the academic elective credit identified in subsection (b)(6) of this section.
(4) Social studies--two and one-half credits. One and one-half of the credits must consist of United
States History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit) and United States Government (one-half
credit). The final credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) World History Studies; and
(B) World Geography Studies.
(5) Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits--one-half credit. The
credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6) Academic elective--one credit. The credit must be selected from World History Studies, World
Geography Studies, or any science course approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) for
science credit as found in Chapter 112 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for Science). If a student elects to replace IPC with either Chemistry or Physics as described in
subsection (b)(3) of this section, the academic elective must be the other of these two science
courses.
(7) Physical education--one credit.
(A) The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one
credit courses:
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(i) Foundations of Personal Fitness;
(ii) Adventure/Outdoor Education;
(iii) Aerobic Activities; and
(iv) Team or Individual Sports.
(B) In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in the following
activities:
(i) Athletics;
(ii) JROTC; and
(iii) appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. The district must apply to the commissioner of
education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state
graduation credit in physical education. Such approval may be granted under the
following conditions.
(I) Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes a minimum of 15
hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised training. The
training facility, instructors, and the activities involved in the program must
be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional quality. Students
qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one
hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other than physical
education.
(II) Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities include those
certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well supervised by
appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of at least five hours
per week must be required. Students certified to participate at this level may
not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(C) In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any one of the courses listed
in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in any of the
following activities:
(i) Drill Team;
(ii) Marching Band; and
(iii) Cheerleading.
(D) All substitution activities allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph must
include at least 100 minutes per five-day school week of moderate to vigorous physical
activity.
(E) Credit may not be earned for any course identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph
more than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any
combination of substitutions allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(8) Speech--one-half credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Communication Applications; and
(B) Professional Communications.
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(9) Fine arts--one credit, beginning with school year 2010-2011. A student entering Grade 9
beginning with the 2010-2011 school year must complete one credit in fine arts. The credit may be
selected from the following courses:
(A) Art, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(B) Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(C) Music, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(D) Theatre, Level I, II, III, or IV; and
(E) Principles and Elements of Floral Design.
(c) Elective Courses--seven and one-half credits. The credits must be selected from the list of courses
specified in §74.61(j) of this title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements).
(d) Elective courses, beginning with school year 2010-2011. A student entering Grade 9 beginning with the
2010-2011 school year must complete six and one-half credits of electives in addition to one credit in fine
arts. The credits must be selected from the list of courses specified in §74.61(j) of this title.
Source: The provisions of this §74.62 adopted to be effective September 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 9358; amended
to be effective August 23, 2010, 35 TexReg 5543.
§74.63. Recommended High School Program.
(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Recommended High School Program.
(b) Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
(1) English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV
(Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English
language proficiency, as defined by §74.4(d) of this title (relating to English Language Proficiency
Standards), may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by successfully
completing English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of Other
Languages).
(2) Mathematics--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry.
(A) The additional credit may be selected from the following courses and must be
successfully completed prior to Algebra II:
(i) Mathematical Models with Applications; and
(ii) Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
(B) The fourth credit may be selected from the following courses after successful
completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II:
(i) Precalculus;
(ii) Independent Study in Mathematics;
(iii) Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics;
(iv) AP Calculus AB;
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(v) AP Calculus BC;
(vi) AP Computer Science;
(vii) International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematical Studies Standard Level;
(viii) IB Mathematics Standard Level;
(ix) IB Mathematics Higher Level;
(x) IB Further Mathematics Standard Level;
(xi) Engineering Mathematics;
(xii) Statistics and Risk Management; and
(xiii) pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.025(b-5), a mathematics
course endorsed by an institution of higher education as a course for which the
institution would award course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the
institution would award course credit. The Texas Education Agency shall maintain a
current list of courses approved under this clause.
(3) Science--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of a biology credit (Biology, AP
Biology, or IB Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), and a
physics credit (Physics, Principles of Technology, AP Physics, or IB Physics).
(A) The additional credit may be Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) and must be
successfully completed prior to chemistry and physics.
(B) The fourth credit may be selected from the following laboratory-based courses:
(i) Aquatic Science;
(ii) Astronomy;
(iii) Earth and Space Science;
(iv) Environmental Systems;
(v) AP Biology;
(vi) AP Chemistry;
(vii) AP Physics B;
(viii) AP Physics C;
(ix) AP Environmental Science;
(x) IB Biology;
(xi) IB Chemistry;
(xii) IB Physics;
(xiii) IB Environmental Systems;
(xiv) Scientific Research and Design;
(xv) Anatomy and Physiology;
(xvi) Engineering Design and Problem Solving;
(xvii) Medical Microbiology;
(xviii) Pathophysiology;
(xix) Advanced Animal Science;
(xx) Advanced Biotechnology;
(xxi) Advanced Plant and Soil Science;
(xxii) Food Science;
(xxiii) Forensic Science; and
(xxiv) pursuant to the TEC, §28.025(b-5), a science course endorsed by an
institution of higher education as a course for which the institution would award
course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the institution would award
course credit. The Texas Education Agency shall maintain a current list of courses
approved under this clause.
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(4) Social studies--three and one-half credits. The credits must consist of World History Studies
(one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Studies Since
Reconstruction (one credit), and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5) Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits--one-half credit. The
credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6) Languages other than English--two credits. The credits must consist of any two levels in the
same language.
(7) Physical education--one credit.
(A) The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one
credit courses:
(i) Foundations of Personal Fitness;
(ii) Adventure/Outdoor Education;
(iii) Aerobic Activities; and
(iv) Team or Individual Sports.
(B) In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in the following
activities:
(i) Athletics;
(ii) JROTC; and
(iii) appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. The district must apply to the commissioner of
education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state
graduation credit in physical education. Such approval may be granted under the
following conditions.
(I) Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes a minimum of 15
hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised training. The
training facility, instructors, and the activities involved in the program must
be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional quality. Students
qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one
hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other than physical
education.
(II) Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities include those
certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well supervised by
appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of at least five hours
per week must be required. Students certified to participate at this level may
not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(C) In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any one of the courses listed
in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in any of the
following activities:
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(i) Drill Team;
(ii) Marching Band; and
(iii) Cheerleading.
(D) All substitution activities allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph must
include at least 100 minutes per five-day school week of moderate to vigorous physical
activity.
(E) Credit may not be earned for any course identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph
more than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any
combination of substitutions allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(F) If a student is unable to comply with all of the requirements for a physical education
course due to a physical limitation certified by a licensed medical practitioner, a
modification to a physical education course does not prohibit the student from earning a
Recommended High School Program diploma. A student with a physical limitation must still
demonstrate proficiency in the relevant knowledge and skills in a physical education course
that do not require physical activity.
(8) Speech--one-half credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Communication Applications; and
(B) Professional Communications.
(9) Fine arts--one credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Art, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(B) Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(C) Music, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(D) Theatre, Level I, II, III, or IV; and
(E) Principles and Elements of Floral Design.
(c) Elective Courses--five and one-half credits. The credits may be selected from the list of courses
specified in §74.61(j) of this title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements). All students who
wish to complete the Recommended High School Program are encouraged to study each of the four
foundation curriculum areas (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) every year in
high school.
(d) Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Recommended High School Program, except as
specified in this chapter.
Source: The provisions of this §74.63 adopted to be effective September 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 9358; amended
to be effective January 9, 2007, 32 TexReg 86; amended to be effective August 23, 2010, 35 TexReg 5543.
§74.64. Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program.
(a) Credits. A student must earn at least 26 credits to complete the Distinguished Achievement High
School Program.
(b) Core Courses. A student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
(1) English language arts--four credits. The credits must consist of English I, II, III, and IV
(Students with limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate level of English
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language proficiency, as defined by §74.4(d) of this title (relating to English Language Proficiency
Standards), may satisfy the English I and English II graduation requirements by
successfully completing English I for Speakers of Other Languages and English II for Speakers of
Other Languages).
(2) Mathematics--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry. The fourth credit may be selected from the following courses after successful completion
of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry:
(A) Precalculus;
(B) Independent Study in Mathematics;
(C) Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics;
(D) AP Calculus AB;
(E) AP Calculus BC;
(F) AP Computer Science;
(G) International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematical Studies Standard Level;
(H) IB Mathematics Standard Level;
(I) IB Mathematics Higher Level;
(J) IB Further Mathematics Standard Level;
(K) Engineering Mathematics;
(L) Statistics and Risk Management; and
(M) pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.025(b-5), a mathematics course
endorsed by an institution of higher education as a course for which the institution would
award course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the institution would award
course credit. The Texas Education Agency shall maintain a current list of courses approved
under this subparagraph.
(3) Science--four credits. Three of the credits must consist of a biology credit (Biology, AP
Biology, or IB Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), a physics
credit (Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics), and an additional approved laboratory-based science
course. After successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry course, and a physics course,
the fourth credit may be selected from the following laboratory-based courses:
(A) Aquatic Science;
(B) Astronomy;
(C) Earth and Space Science;
(D) Environmental Systems;
(E) AP Biology;
(F) AP Chemistry;
(G) AP Physics B;
(H) AP Physics C;
(I) AP Environmental Science;
(J) IB Biology;
(K) IB Chemistry;
(L) IB Physics;
(M) IB Environmental Systems;
(N) Scientific Research and Design;
(O) Anatomy and Physiology;
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(P) Engineering Design and Problem Solving;
(Q) Medical Microbiology;
(R) Pathophysiology;
(S) Advanced Animal Science;
(T) Advanced Biotechnology;
(U) Advanced Plant and Soil Science;
(V) Food Science;
(W) Forensic Science; and
(X) pursuant to the TEC, §28.025(b-5), a science course endorsed by an institution of higher
education as a course for which the institution would award course credit or as a prerequisite
for a course for which the institution would award course credit. The Texas Education
Agency shall maintain a current list of courses approved under this subparagraph.
(4) Social studies--three and one-half credits. The credits must consist of World History Studies
(one credit), World Geography Studies (one credit), United States History Studies Since
Reconstruction (one credit), and United States Government (one-half credit).
(5) Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits--one-half credit. The
credit must consist of Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits.
(6) Languages other than English--three credits. The credits must consist of any three levels in the
same language.
(7) Physical education--one credit.
(A) The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one
credit courses:
(i) Foundations of Personal Fitness;
(ii) Adventure/Outdoor Education;
(iii) Aerobic Activities; and
(iv) Team or Individual Sports.
(B) In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed in
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in the following
activities:
(i) Athletics;
(ii) JROTC; and
(iii) appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs
conducted on or off campus. The district must apply to the commissioner of
education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state
graduation credit in physical education. Such approval may be granted under the
following conditions.
(I) Olympic-level participation and/or competition includes a minimum of 15
hours per week of highly intensive, professional, supervised training. The
training facility, instructors, and the activities involved in the program must
be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional quality. Students
qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from
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school one hour per day. Students dismissed may not miss any class other
than physical education.
(II) Private or commercially-sponsored physical activities include those
certified by the superintendent to be of high quality and well supervised by
appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of at least five hours
per week must be required. Students certified to participate at this level may
not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.
(C) In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any one of the courses listed
in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be earned through participation in any of the
following activities:
(i) Drill Team;
(ii) Marching Band; and
(iii) Cheerleading.
(D) All substitution activities allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph
must include at least 100 minutes per five-day school week of moderate to
vigorous physical activity.
(E) Credit may not be earned for any course identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph
more than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any
combination of substitutions allowed in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
(F) If a student is unable to comply with all of the requirements for a physical education
course due to a physical limitation certified by a licensed medical practitioner, a
modification to a physical education course does not prohibit the student from earning a
Distinguished Achievement Program diploma. A student with a physical limitation must still
demonstrate proficiency in the relevant knowledge and skills in a physical education course
that do not require physical activity.
(8) Speech--one-half credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Communication Applications; and
(B) Professional Communications.
(9) Fine arts--one credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:
(A) Art, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(B) Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(C) Music, Level I, II, III, or IV;
(D) Theatre, Level I, II, III, or IV; and
(E) Principles and Elements of Floral Design.
(c) Elective Courses--four and one-half credits. The credits may be selected from the list of courses
specified in §74.61(j) of this title (relating to High School Graduation Requirements). All students who
wish to complete the Distinguished Achievement High School Program are encouraged to study each of the
four foundation curriculum areas (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) every
year in high school.
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(d) Advanced measures. A student also must achieve any combination of four of the following advanced
measures. Original research/projects may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures.
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. The student may
choose from the following options:
(1) original research/project that is:
(A) judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or
(B) conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and
(C) related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1 of this title (relating to Essential
Knowledge and Skills); (2)
test data where a student receives:
(A) a score of three or above on the College Board advanced placement examination;
(B) a score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or
(C) a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher
by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National
Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National
Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The
PSAT/NMSQT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of
honors received by the student; or
(3) college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit, and advanced technical credit
courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
(e) Substitutions. No substitutions are allowed in the Distinguished Achievement High School Program,
except as specified in this chapter.
Source: The provisions of this §74.64 adopted to be effective September 1, 2005, 29 TexReg 9358; amended
to be effective January 9, 2007, 32 TexReg 86; amended to be effective August 23, 2010, 35 TexReg 5543.
Last updated: August 23, 2010
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