ix. grade placement of required courses

Secondary School Guidelines, 2012-2013 Grade Placement of Required Courses

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IX. GRADE PLACEMENT OF REQUIRED COURSES

In April 2010, the HISD Board of Trustees approved revisions to the HISD Board Policy on Graduation Requirements. These changes require that students complete their four credits in social studies in the required sequence reflected on the following pages. The suggested grade placement and sequence of subjects other than social studies courses are strongly recommended in order to provide students the preparation necessary for them to be successful on the TAKS test that will be given to students in grade 11 and required for high school graduation. In addition, students who do not meet proficiency standards on the eighth-grade technology assessment will be required to take a Technology Applications course as an elective. Since TEA recognizes credit for all courses approved for graduation with no grade level restrictions, exceptions can be made to the recommended sequence without any loss of credit for students entering HISD from other school districts. Schools desiring to offer courses in social studies in a different sequence must request a waiver of the HISD Board Policy through the Office of School Assistance. The following pages include descriptions for: ♦ Middle School Courses, Grades 6-8 ♦ High School Courses, Grades 9-12 ♦ Special Education Middle School Courses, Grades 6-8 ♦ Special Education High School Courses, Grades 9-12

Middle School Courses, Grades 6-8 Middle School Courses Middle schools should schedule the courses on their campus using the Middle School Master Catalog for the current year. The following chart indicates the recommended grade placement for courses.


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HISD GRADE LEVEL PLACEMENTS FOR REQUIRED COURSES

Middle School

Grade 6 Subjects Units

English, Grade 6 1 Reading 1 Mathematics, Grade 6 1 Social Studies, Grade 6 1 Science, Grade 6 1 Physical Education/Health 1 Fine Arts 1/2 Electives 1/2

Grade 7

Subjects Units

English, Grade 7 1 * Reading (if not exempt) 1

Mathematics, Grade 7 1 Social Studies, Grade 7 1 Science, Grade 7 1 Physical Education 1 Technology Applications 1/2 Electives 1/2

Grade 8

Subjects Units

English, Grade 8 1 * Reading (if not exempt) 1

Mathematics, Grade 8 1 Social Studies, Grade 8 1 Science, Grade 8 1 Physical Education 1 Electives 1

* Reading exemptions – page IX-3 of this section


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Required Courses Reading ♦ All students enrolled in grade 6 must be enrolled in a Reading course.

♦ There will be no accepted substitute for reading at the 6th grade level. Reading is required in grades 7 and 8 for all students who do not meet the accepted criteria to substitute another elective. To be eligible to substitute another elective for reading, a student must have met the required standard for TAKS Reading in the prior grade level.

♦ It is strongly recommended that any student who failed to meet the required standard for TAKS reading and/or did not meet the Stanford 10 or Aprenda 2 Promotion Standard be scheduled for an additional reading course, Reading Elective Grade 6, Reading Elective Grade 7, or Reading Elective Grade 8, if a school divides the TEKS for English Language Arts into Reading and English.

Technology Applications

♦ Technology Applications is a required enrichment curriculum for K-12 as specified in the Texas Education Code, §28.002. This curriculum focuses on the teaching, learning and the integration of digital technology knowledge and skills across the curriculum, especially in the core curriculum areas, to support leaning and promote student achievement.

♦ Schools have the flexibility of offering technology applications in grades 6-8 in a variety of settings, including a specific class or integrated into other subject areas (such as English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science). In HISD it is preferred that Technology Applications be offered as a separate class to be scheduled in Grade 7. Where scheduling conflicts are involved, a student may postpone Technology Applications until grade 8 with the approval of the counselor. Students who have not successfully completed Technology Applications in Grade 6 or 7 must take Technology Applications in grade 8.

♦ If a school chooses to offer Technology Applications through the integrated concept, the school must apply for a waiver from the HISD Board of Education. The waiver must include documentation to confirm that the Technology Applications TEKS are addressed and the subjects into which the TEKS are being integrated must be designated. Appropriate course numbers by grade level for Integrated Technology Applications must be posted to the student’s permanent record card. It is strongly recommended that any HISD school offering Technology Applications through the integrated concept assess students using the Technology Literacy Assessment to ensure mastery of Technology Applications TEKS.


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Physical Education (PE) Exemptions ♦ It is strongly recommended that Physical Education be scheduled for two semesters

each school year in grades 6, 7, and 8. However, Physical Education must be scheduled for no less than four semesters during the combined 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. To comply with these state Physical Education requirements the HISD Health/Physical Education Department suggests the following schedule:

Grade 6 2 Semesters Grade 7 1 Semester Grade 8 1 Semester

♦ A Career and Technical Education for the Disabled (CTED) student enrolled in Pre-employment Lab in the 8th grade will not be exempt from Physical Education. Career and Technical Education for the Disabled Pre-employment Lab in the 8th grade should be scheduled for only one period.

Credit Courses in Middle School There are statutory citations and SBOE rules that address the awarding of graduation credits prior to grade 9. However, it was not the intent of the legislature or the SBOE to create five-year high schools. Middle schools wishing to offer credit courses must secure approval from the appropriate Curriculum or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Manager before scheduling these courses and must adhere to all designated high school guidelines if the approval is granted. HISD will not approve or accept graduation credit for courses offered in grade 6 or 7 with the exception of 7th grade Languages Other Than English (LOTE) taken through the “Sequential LOTE Program” or the Spanish for Native Speakers sequence. Students enrolled in these courses must take two final exams. These courses are prerequisites to more advanced courses in their subject sequence and satisfy graduation credit and course requirement. As such, it is essential that students master the full course curriculum. Grades earned in credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 are used to determine GPA and class rank, except when an approved high school waiver explicitly excludes those courses. CTE With the approval from the Career and Technical Education Department and verification of appropriate teacher certification, middle schools may offer the following courses for high school credit.

• Gateway of Technology • Touch System Data Entry • Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications • Principles of Education & Training • Principles of Hospitality & Tourism • Principles of Human services


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• Principles of Information Technology • Principles of Manufacturing • Concepts of Engineering & Technology • Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Advanced Courses in Middle School

• If approved to be offered in a middle school, a high school graduation credit course that is scheduled in middle school should be taught using the same curriculum and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) required for the classes of the same level taught in high school. o If a high school graduation credit course, taken for credit in middle school, is also

designated as PreAP, then the course taught in middle school should be taught as a PreAP course using the same curriculum and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) required for the PreAP course taught in high school.

• Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, if a high school credit course has a STAAR/EOC exam assigned to it by the State, the student will be required to take the exam. To satisfy high school graduation requirements, the EOC exam grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript and/or final course grade, if currently indicated by the State Legislature and Commissioner of Education.

Advanced Mathematics • Students who may be considered for beginning an advanced mathematics sequence

in middle school include those who: o have demonstrated high interest and ability in mathematics; and/or o meet the entry requirements specified for G/T programs as delineated by

Advanced Academics in Section XIII of the Secondary School Guidelines. • Prerequisites:

o Successful completion of Math 8 (Math 7 PreAP/IB) is a prerequisite to enrollment in Algebra I. In Math 7 PreAP/IB, the mathematics TEKS for Grade 8 are taught as a pre-algebra curriculum.

o Successful completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite to enrollment in Geometry. “Successful completion” implies that the student has received course

credit in a manner that indicates readiness for advancement to the next level of mathematics.

Grades that a student receives for taking a high school course in middle school will be recorded on the student’s high school transcript and may be included in the student’s high school grade point average (GPA).

• Parent Acknowledgement: o Each fall, middle schools must obtain the signatures of parent(s) on the

Student/Parent Acknowledgement Form (found in this section) and place the signed form in the student’s permanent record folder.

o The Student/Parent Acknowledgement Form states that the parent is aware that the student must complete three years of mathematics in high school in addition to any high school mathematics course completed in middle school.


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Teacher Certification

• Middle schools may not offer Algebra I or Geometry if the teacher assigned to teach the course(s) is not properly certified.

• Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 233, Rule 233.4 (amended October 28, 2010) states the following:

o (a) Mathematics: Grades 4-8. The holder of the Mathematics: Grades 4-8 certificate may teach mathematics in Grades 4-8, including Algebra I for high school credit. A teacher who holds the Mathematics Grades 4-8 certification may

teach Algebra I, but may not teach Geometry, in middle school. It is high recommended that Algebra I teachers at the middle school

level be certified to teach high school mathematics. o (d) Mathematics: Grades 8-12. The holder of the Mathematics: Grades 8-

12 certificate may teach mathematics in Grade 8 and all mathematics courses in Grades 9-12. A teacher who holds Mathematics Grades 8-12 or 6-12 certification

may teach both Algebra I and Geometry in middle school. Exit from a High School Mathematics Course taken in Middle School

• A middle school student whose first grading period report card grade for a high school mathematics course is not passing (below 70) should be exited from the course based on teacher recommendation and principal approval.

• If a middle school student struggles in a high school credit course (i.e., making grades of C or below), the identification, probation, and removal process should be completed prior to the end of the second grading cycle. This enables the student to be placed into the appropriate mathematics class before grades are issued and the student earns credit for the first semester course.

Exit from a PreAP/IB High School Mathematics Course taken in Middle School

• Middle school students enrolled in PreAP/IB high school mathematics courses should be exited using the procedures for G/T Programs established by Advanced Academics as delineated in Section XIII of the Secondary School Guidelines.

• A student may be exited to a regular Algebra I course, if available, to Math 8, or to a non-credit mathematics elective class, based on teacher recommendation.

• The identification and removal process should be completed prior to the end of the second grading cycle. This enables the student to be placed into the appropriate mathematics class before grades are issued and the student earns credit for the first semester course.


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PLACEMENT MATRIX FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS INTO HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS COURSES

(To be completed prior to the end of the 2012-2013 school year for placement to begin during the 2013-2014

school year.)

Student: _____________________________ Teacher: _______________________________ Consideration for Placement into (circle one): Algebra I Geometry

CRITERION 4 3 2 1 0 HISD Placement Test –

Readiness Skills Subtest Score:

(# correct out of 16)

15 – 16 13 – 14 12 11 0 – 10

HISD Placement Test – Prerequisite Skills Subtest Score:

(# correct out of 24)

22 – 24 19 – 21 18 16 – 17 0 – 15

Teacher Recommendation Highly

Recommended

Recommended with

Reservations

Not

Recommended

(Optional) Performance on

Mathematics STAAR/EOC

90 – 100% correct

80 – 89% correct

70 – 79 % correct Less than

70 % correct

(Optional) Performance on

National Standardized Assessment

(National Percentile Rank for the Total

Mathematics Test)

86th Percentile and Above

71st – 85th

Percentile

56th – 70th Percentile

40th – 55th Percenti

le

Below the 40th Percentile

TOTAL POINTS

Total Matrix Score: (circle one cell below)

Recommended Placement Guidelines: (check one cell below)

Student’s Mathematics Placement for 2012-2013: (check

one option below)

Algebra I

Geometry

Math 8

Non-credit Mathematics Elective

20 Points Total

16 Points Total

12 Points Total

17 – 20 13 – 16 9 – 12 Highly Recommended

14 – 16 10 – 12 6 – 8 Recommended with Reservations

(Student may require minimal supplemental support)

12 – 13 8 – 9 4 – 5

Placement Committee Decision: Student, Parent, Teacher, Administrator

(Student may require substantial supplemental support)

Below 12 Below 8 Below 4

Not Recommended* *Note: At the parent’s request,

placement may be considered if the student, parent, and principal

agree to the Student/Parent Acknowledgement Form in this section.


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Houston Independent School District

Student and Parent Acknowledgement Form for

Middle School Students Enrolled in High School Mathematics Courses

Student__________________________ ID#______________________ As the parent/guardian of the student above, I have received and understand the Houston Independent School District guidelines and accompanying expectations for my child regarding his/her placement into a high school mathematics course:

• My child and I understand that s/he is entering a rigorous mathematics program that will involve a high degree of commitment, including additional hours of study, from my child. In addition, my child will be required to take and pass an End of Course Exam from the state.

• My child will receive high school credit for Algebra I or Geometry taken at the middle school level. Even if grades are not used by the high school in computing the grade point average (GPA), the grade earned must be recorded on the high school transcript.

• The high school mathematics courses that my child completes while in middle school may not be retaken at a later date for credit.

• In addition to any high school mathematics credits my child may earn in middle school, my child also must complete three years (six semesters) of high school mathematics courses in grades 9-12.

• If my child struggles in a high school credit mathematics class, I understand that keeping the lines of communication open with my child’s teachers will help with the early identification of and intervention with any problem areas. I also have the right to request additional support, such as tutorials and small-group instruction, be provided to my child.

• If the committee did not recommend placement into a high school credit mathematics class, the student, parent, and principal/designee may enter into an agreement, provided that each party agrees to the following:


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Agreement for

Parent Request of Student Placement into a

High School Credit Mathematics Course

The Student Agrees To: The Parent Agrees To: The Principal/Designee Agrees To:

• Ask my teacher and parents for help as soon as I need it.

• Communicate with the Principal/Designee regarding the student’s progress on tests and assignments.

• Monitor the student’s progress and re-assess the student’s placement at the end of a six-week probationary period.

• Correctly complete and turn in all assignments by their due date.

• Monitor my child’s assignments on a daily basis to ensure that they are correctly completed and submitted by their due date.

• Communicate with the parent by weekly updating the electronic grading system, and as otherwise requested by the parent.

• Attend all tutorials as they are assigned.

• Ensure that the student arrives promptly for all tutorial sessions.

• Provide supplemental support, such as after-school tutoring, as needed.

Additional agreements may be added:



_________________________________ __________________________________ Student Signature Date _________________________________ __________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date _________________________________ __________________________________

Coordinator/Counselor Signature Principal/Designee Signature


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Pre-AP Accelerated Science for Middle School ♦ The accelerated science sequence requires students to complete PreAP Accelerated

Science 6 and PreAP Accelerated Science 7 to be eligible for PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry or Biology in Grade 8. Beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year, the Scope and Sequence for PreAP Accelerated Science 6 and PreAP Accelerated Science 7 have been revised to incorporate the most recent version of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Science 6, Science 7, and Science 8. By the end of grade 6, students enrolled in PreAP Accelerated Science 6 must have completed all TEKS for Science 6 and half of the specified TEKS for Science 7. By the end of grade 7, students enrolled in PreAP Accelerated Science 7 must have completed the remaining Science 7 TEKS and all TEKS for Science 8. Students that have successfully completed the Pre-AP Accelerated Science 7 will be required to take the Grade 8 STAAR Assessment, as mandated by the state of Texas. Thus, these students will have satisfied all middle school Science TEKS requirements and will be eligible to take PreAP IPC or Biology in grade 8. If the student chooses to abandon the accelerated track in the 8th grade, the student should be scheduled for an alternative Magnet Science Specialty course or a Science Elective. No high school graduation credit will be awarded for these alternative science specialty or science elective courses in grade 8.

♦ Students completing PreAP IPC in middle school must successfully complete three

additional science courses, including biology, in grades 9-12 for the Recommended Diploma Plan. Middle School Students enrolled in PreAP IPC will be required to take a final examination, at the end of each semester of the course, to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Final examination grades will be recorded on the student’s high school transcript.

♦ Students completing Biology in middle school must successfully complete three additional science courses in grades 9 – 12 for the Recommended Diploma plan. Students enrolled on Biology will be required to take a final examination at the end of each semester of the course to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Final examination grades will be recorded on the student’s high school transcript. Students will be required to take the Biology STAAR/EOC exam assigned by the state. To satisfy high school graduation requirements, the EOC exam grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript.

Teacher Certification 1. Middle schools may not offer IPC or Biology if the teacher assigned to teach the

course is not properly certified. 2. Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 233, Rule 233.4 (amended

October 28, 2010) states the following: (a) Science: Grades 8-12. The holder of the Science: Grades 8-12 certificate

may teach science in Grade 8 and all science courses in Grades 9-12.


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(b) Life Science: Grades 8-12. The holder of the Life Science: Grades 8-12 certificate may teach science in Grade 8 and all biology, environmental systems, environmental science, and aquatic science courses in Grades 9-12.

(c) Physical Science: Grades 8-12. The holder of the Physical Science: Grades 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach science in Grade 8 and all physics and chemistry courses, including Integrated Physics and Chemistry, in Grades 9-12.

Exit from a High School Science course taken in Middle School

• A middle school student whose first grading period report card grade for a high school science course is not passing (below 70) should be exited from the course based on teacher recommendation and principal approval.

• If a middle school student struggles in a high school credit course (i.e., making grades of C or below), the identification, probation, and removal process should be completed prior to the end of the school grading cycle. This enables the student to be placed into the appropriate science class before grades are issued and the student earns credit for the first semester course.


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Student Name ________________________________Grade: Entering grade 6

Pre-AP Accelerated Science Sequence Identification and Pacement Matrix* for Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) and Biology

4 3 2 1 0

Science Grade Average Grade 5 (Through 3rd 9 weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

Math Grade Average Grade 5 (Through 3rd 9 weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

Grade 5 Stanford Ten Results (National Grade Percentile Rank for Grade 5 Total Science Test)

76 & above 61-75 46-60 30-45 Below 29

Grade 5 Stanford Ten Results (National Grade Percentile Rank for Grade 5 Total Mathematics Test)

76 & above 61-75 46-60 30-45 Below 29

STAAR Science Grade 5 Level III Advanced

Level II Satisfactory

STAAR Math Grade 5 Level III Advanced


STAAR Reading Grade 5 Level III Advanced


Teacher Recommendation Homework Habits Work Habits

Exemplary Very Good Good Fair

Counselor Yes Parent Recommendation Yes

Science Fair Project Grade 4 Yes Science Fair Project Grade 5 Yes Totals

Scoring Rubric Recommendation PreAP Accelerated Science Grade 6 (30-38) PreAP Science Grade 6 (20 – 29) Regular Science Grade 6 (Below 20)

Student Score Placement

Teacher’s Signature_________________________________________ Parent’s Signature __________________________________________ *Placement Matrix is to identify students for the 6th and 7th grade, PreAP Accelerated Science Sequence courses, IPC and Biology that require students to successfully complete all of the Science TEKS for grades 6, 7, and 8th in an accelerated two year sequence.


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Student Name_______________________ Grade: Entering Grade 8

Grade 8 Pre-AP Integrated Physics and Chemistry and Biology Identification and Placement Matrix*

4 3 2 1 0

Average for Grade 6 PreAP Accelerated Science (Through fifth six weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

Average for Grade 7 PreAP Accelerated Science (Through fifth six weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

Grade 7 Stanford Ten Results (National Grade Percentile Rank for Grade 7 Total Mathematics Test)

76 & above 61-75 46-60 30-45 Below 29

Average for Grade 6 Mathematics (Through fifth six weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

Average for Grade 7 Mathematics (Through fifth six weeks)

95-100 90-94 80-89 75-79 Below 75

STAAR Grade 6 Mathematics

Level III Advanced


STAAR Grade 7 Mathematics

Level III Advanced


STAAR Grade 7 Reading Level III Advanced


STAAR Grade 8 Science (Required for students who have completed Pre AP accelerated science grades 6 and 7)

Level III Advanced


Teacher Recommendation

Exemplary Very Good

Good Fair

Counselor Recommendation Yes

Parent Recommendation Yes

Grade 7 Science Fair Yes Science Competition other than Science Fair

Yes

Algebra I Placement Yes Sub Totals

Scoring Rubric Recommendation • Biology Grade 8 (46 – 50) • Pre-AP IPC 8th Grade (37 – 45) • Magnet Science (36 and below)

or Science Elective

Student’s Overall Score Recommended Placement

Teacher’s Signature___________________________________

Parent’s Signature ___________________________________


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Parent Acknowledgement Form for Eighth Graders Enrolled in Pre-AP IPC or Biology Student____________________ ID#______________________ I, _________________________, the parent/guardian of __________________________ Name of Parent/ Legal Guardian Printed Name of Student understand the Houston Independent School District’s policy and accompanying expectations for my child:

• PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) and Biology are high school credit courses covering the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) prescribed by the Texas Education Agency. Students will be required to take a final examination at the end of each semester of the course.

• Students enrolled in PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) or Biology at the middle school level must

have completed PreAP Accelerated Science 6 and PreAP Accelerated Science 7 and must have passed the grade 8 science STAAR state assessment.

• Students will receive high school credit for PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) or Biology taken at

the middle school level. Even if grades are not used by the high school in computing the grade point average (GPA), the grade earned must be recorded on the high school transcript.

• PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) and Biology successfully completed at the middle school level

may not be retaken for credit at the high school level since credit may only be awarded once.

• A student's grade earned in PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) or Biology will be used in computing the high school grade point average (GPA) and class ranking, unless the high school has a waiver explicitly excluding courses completed in middle school from use in ranking.

• PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) and Biology middle school students must complete three

years (six semesters) of high school science courses in grades 9-12. It is strongly recommended that these students complete four years of science in grades 9 – 12.

• Students taking PreAP Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) in the eighth grade must take Biology,

Chemistry, Physics, or Principals of Technology courses at the high school level to meet diploma requirements.

• Students taking Biology in the eighth grade must take Chemistry, Physics, or Principals of Technology, and

one other science course at the high school level to meet diploma requirements.

• Beginning with the ninth grade class of 2007-2008, credit earned in IPC cannot be applied toward science graduation credit requirements under the Distinguished Achievement Program.

• If a student chooses to abandon the accelerated science sequence track in the 8th grade, the student will be

scheduled for a science elective or magnet science course, for which no high school graduation credit is offered.

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date Coordinator/Counselor Signature Principal/Principal's Designee


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Advanced Languages Other than English ♦ Following the stipulations below, credit courses in Languages Other than English

which are designated for grades 9-12 may be taken for credit over a two-year period in grades 7 and 8 by students who meet HISD requirements and who are approved for enrollment by the counselor. Students who complete two years of courses in LOTE in grades 7 and 8 may use these courses to satisfy prerequisite requirements for additional courses in the same language and to satisfy the LOTE requirements of the different graduation programs.

Students in grade 7 who enroll in the Languages Other than English sequential program must complete two years of the program (grade 7 and grade 8) to receive one (1) unit of graduation credit in a Level I Languages Other than English course. No honors points are awarded for any Level I foreign language course. The appropriate courses for grade 7 are tagged "SEQ" in the report card title in the Master Catalog to indicate that it is a sequential course. Eighth grade students who have completed a year of foreign language in seventh grade should be scheduled into the Level I credit course in the same language. Eighth grade students, who have not completed the 7th grade sequential LOTE course, can be scheduled into a non-credit 8th grade middle school LOTE course. Such a course does not generate a credit nor provide for placement in High School language programs In very special situations, an advanced student may be able to complete in one school year the Level I equivalent of a Languages Other than English course in the student’s native language. If this occurs in grade 7, then this student could possibly complete Level II of the same Language Other than English in grade 8. This is the only instance in which a middle school student would earn two (2) graduation credits in Languages Other than English. Schools must use the courses currently labeled "Nat-Spk" for such students. In 2007, the course titles will become “Heritage Learners.”


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HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 9

English English I Mathematics Algebra I or Geometry, if student has credit for Algebra I Social Studies World Geography Studies, Pre-AP World

Geography Studies, PreIB World Geography, World Geography Virtual, World Geo HL or AP Human Geography (if used as a substitute for PreAP World Geography Studies); Note: Beginning Fall 2011 – 2012, students enrolling in 9th grade for the first time and who are enrolled in any of these courses will be expected to complete the STAAR End of Course World Geography Studies examination or the equivalent as prescribed by TEA.

Science Integrated Physics and Chemistry (can only be used

for elective science credit for the Distinguished Achievement Program)

or Biology (Required for ALL students in the Minimum, Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Programs-students may substitute AP/IB Biology for this requirement)

Health/Physical Education Health 9

Foundations of Personal Fitness or approved substitute

Languages Other than English One credit is required for Minimum Program – may be taken at any grade level Electives To meet classification requirements for next year


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GRADE 10

English English II Mathematics Geometry or Algebra II, if student has credit for Geometry or Mathematical Models and Applications (must be

taken prior to Algebra II), if student has credit for Geometry

Social Studies World History Studies, AP World History, PreIB

World History, World History Virtual, ESL World History

Science Biology (required on all graduation plans-students

on the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Programs may substitute AP/IB Biology for this credit)

or Chemistry (students in the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Programs may substitute AP/IB Chemistry for this credit)

Physical Education Adventure Outdoor Education Aerobic Activities Individual Sports Team Sports or approved substitutes Languages Other than English Two credits for Recommended diploma – may be taken at any grade level Electives To meet classification requirements for next year


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GRADE 11

English English III Mathematics Algebra II, if student has credit for Geometry or

Precalculus, if student has credit for Algebra II or

Mathematical Models and Applications (must be taken be taken before Algebra II), if the student has credit for Geometry.

or AP Computer Science (Recommended Program only)

or AP Statistics, if the student has credit for Algebra II

or Independent Studies in Mathematics Course, if the student has credit for Algebra II

or Dual-credit Mathematics Courses, if the student has credit for Algebra II or Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, if the student has credit for Algebra II

Social Studies United States History Since Reconstruction, AP US

History, US History Virtual, US History Dual Credit (HIST 1301 and HIST 1302, IB History of the Americas Higher Level)

Science Chemistry (Students in the Recommended or

Distinguished Achievement Programs may substitute AP/IB Chemistry for this credit)

or Physics (Students in the Recommended or

Distinguished Achievement Programs may substitute AP/IB Physics for this credit)

or Principles of Technology may substitute for the Physics credit in the Recommended Program (It should be noted that a student taking Principles of Technology must take the Physics EOC exam).

or


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other science elective from the list of SBOE approved laboratory-based courses if IPC was not taken.

Languages Other Than English Three credits for DAP – may be taken at any grade

level Electives To meet classification requirements for next year


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GRADE 12

English English IV or Approved substitutes to equal 1 credit (applicable for the minimum high school diploma only)

Mathematics Algebra II, if the student has credit for Geometry or Precalculus, if the student has credit for Algebra II or

AP Computer Science (Recommended Program only)

or AP Statistics, if the student has credit for Algebra II or

Independent Studies in Mathematics Course, if the student has credit for Algebra II

or Dual credit Mathematics courses, if the student has credit for Precalculus

or AP Calculus AB or BC, if the student has credit for Precalculus or

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, if the student has credit for Algebra II

Social Studies US Government (0.5 credit), AP US Government,

AP Comparative Government and Politics, US Government Virtual, US Government Dual Credit (GOVT 2301) Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (0.5 credit), AP Macro Economics, AP Micro Economics, IB Economics Standard Level, IB Economics Higher Level, ECO: FES Virtual, Economics Dual Credit (ECON 2301)

Science Physics (Students in the Recommended or

Distinguished Achievement Programs may substitute AP/IB Physics for this credit)

or


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Principles of Technology may substitute for the Physics credit in the Recommended Program (It should be noted that a student taking Principals of Technology must take the Physics EOC exam), or other science elective from the list of SBOE approved laboratory-based courses if IPC was not taken

Electives To complete graduation requirements In addition to the courses recommended by grade level, a student must complete one-half credit in speech; one credit in technology applications; one, two, or three credits in Languages Other than English; and one credit in Fine Arts depending on which graduation program is selected. These courses can be scheduled at any grade level 9-12.


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SPECIAL EDUCATION MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

The counselor should schedule students with disabilities into appropriate courses based on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Courses may be selected from general education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and courses listed below.

SPECIAL EDUCATION GRADE 6

V-Coded English 6 Fundamentals of English 6 English Language Arts for Life 6 Language Awareness 6

V-Coded Reading 6 Fundamentals of Reading 6 Literacy Awareness 6

V-Coded Mathematics 6 Fundamentals of Mathematics 6 Mathematics for Life 6 Consumer Awareness 6

Fundamentals of Social Studies 6 Social Studies for Life 6 Community Awareness 6

Fundamentals of Science 6 Science for Life 6 Environmental Awareness 6

Personal Health for Life 6 Vocational Skills for Life 6

Adapted Physical Education 6 Motor Development 6

Electives Support Services 6 Reading for Life 6 Leisure Awareness 6 Vocational Awareness 6


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Please note: English Language Arts for Life may include both reading and language arts

content. Reading for Life may be identified by the ARD committee as a separate course.

Personal Health for Life and Vocational Skills for Life may be offered for one or both semesters each middle school year. This will be determined by the ARD committee based on the individual needs of the student.

Vocational Skills for Life is not required when the student is enrolled in a general education computer class, CTE, or technology elective.


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Fundamentals of Texas History 7 Social Studies for Life 7 Community Awareness 7


Personal Health for Life 7 Vocational Skills for Life 7

Adapted Physical Education 7 Motor Development 7 Electives Support Services 7 Reading for Life 7 Leisure Awareness 7 Vocational Awareness 7 Please note: English Language Arts for Life may include both reading and language arts





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Fundamentals of US History 8 Social Studies for Life 8 Community Awareness 8


Personal Health for Life 8 Vocational Skills for Life 8 Adapted Physical Education 8 Motor Development 8 Electives Support Services 8 Reading for Life 8 Leisure Awareness 8 Vocational Awareness 8 Please note: English Language Arts for Life may include both reading and language arts





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SPECIAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

The counselor should schedule students with disabilities into appropriate courses based on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Courses may be selected from general education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and courses listed below


English English 1 Modified English 1 Alternate Mathematics Algebra 1 Modified Algebra 1 Alternate Social Studies World Geography Modified World Geography Alternate Science IPC Modified IPC Alternate Speech Communication Applications Modified Communication Applications Alternate LOTE Spanish 1 (or American Sign Language) Alternate PE PE 1 Alternate Health Health Education Alternate Electives Professional Communications Modified (Speech) Professional Communications Alternate (Speech) Career Exploration Support Services I Reading 1 Modified Reading 1 Alternate Vocational Skills for Life I Recreation for Life 1 Floral Design (Fine Arts) Graphic Design (Fine Arts) Peer Assistance I Deaf Culture Technology Training I


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English English 2 Modified English 2 Alternate Mathematics Geometry Modified Geometry Alternate Social Studies World History Modified World History Alternate Science Biology Modified Biology Alternate Speech Communication Applications Modified (if not previously taken) Communication Applications Alternate (if not previously taken) Technology Fundamentals of Computer Science Alternate (Technology Applications) PE PE 2 Alternate Health Personal Health 1 Alternate Electives Communication Applications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Communication Applications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Support Services II Reading 2 Modified Reading 2 Alternate Vocational Skills for Life II Recreation for Life 2 PE 2 Alternate Floral Design (Fine Arts) Graphic Design (Fine Arts) Career Exploration I History of Deaf Technology Training II Spanish 1 Alternate (if not previously taken)

Fundamentals of Computer Science Alternate (Technology Applications if not previously taken)


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English English 3 Modified English 3 Alternate Mathematics Mathematical Models Modified Mathematical Models Alternate Social Studies US History Modified US History Alternate Science Chemistry Modified Chemistry Alternate Health Personal Health 2 Alternate Fine Arts Floral Design Alternate (if not previously taken) Graphic Design Alternate (if not previously taken) Electives Communication Applications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Communication Applications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (Health) Vocational Skills for Life III PE 3 Alternate Pre-employment Training Support Services III Reading 3 Modified Reading 3 Alternate On-the-Job Training On-the-Job Training Lab I Recreation for Life 3 Technology Training III Spanish 1 Alternate (if not previously taken)

Fundamentals of Computer Science Alternate (Technology Applications if not previously taken)

Please note: Students must enroll in On-the-Job Training and On-the-Job Training Lab

concurrently.


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English English 4 Modified English 4 Alternate Social Studies Government Modified Government Alternate Economics Modified Economics Alternate Science Physics Modified Physics Alternate Math Algebra 2 Modified Algebra 2 Alternate Fine Arts Floral Design Alternate (if not previously taken) Graphic Design Alternate (if not previously taken) Electives To complete graduation requirements Practical Writing Modified (Eng. 4) Practical Writing Alternate (Eng. 4) Visual Media Analysis Modified (Eng. 4) Visual Media Analysis Alternate (Eng. 4) Creative Writing Modified (Eng. 4) Creative Writing Alternate (Eng. 4) Literary Genres Modified (Eng. 4) Literary Genres Alternate (Eng. 4) Communication Applications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Communication Applications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Modified (Speech - if not previously taken) Professional Communications Alternate (Speech - if not previously taken) Environmental Systems Modified (Science)

Environmental Systems Alternate (Science) Earth and Space Science Modified (Science) Earth and Space Science Alternate (Science) Aquatic Science Modified (Science) Aquatic Science Alternate (Science)

Independent Studies in Math 1 Modified Independent Studies in Math 1 Alternate Vocational Skills for Life IV Pre-employment Training On-the-Job Training Technology Training IV


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Support Services IV Reading 4 Modified

Reading 4 Alternate Independent Studies 1 Alternate (if not previously taken) Personal Health 3 Recreation for Life 4 PE 4 Alternate Spanish 1 Alternate (if not previously taken) Fundamentals of Computer Science Alternate (Technology Applications if not previously taken)


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SPECIAL EDUCATION GRADE 12+

The following courses may be utilized for students who will be enrolled in school through age 21: English Electives Practical Writing Alternate Visual Media Analysis Alternate Creative Writing Alternate Literary Genres Alternate Mathematics Independent Studies in Math 1Alternate (if not previously taken) Independent Studies in Math 2, 3 Alternate (Math) Social Studies For continuance of CBI Electives Science Electives Earth and Space Science Alternate

Environmental Systems Alternate Aquatic Science Alternate Electives Reading 1, 2, 3, 4 Alternate (if not previously taken) On-the-Job Training On-the-Job Training Lab Vocational Skills for Life V, VI, VII, VIII Personal Health 3 Alternate (if not previously taken) Personal Health 4, 5, 6 Alternate PE 5, 6, 7, 8 Alternate Recreation for Life 5, 6, 7, 8 Technology Training I, II, III, IV (if not previously taken) Please note: Students must enroll in On-the-Job Training and On-the-Job Training Lab

concurrently.


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ix. grade placement of required courses

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