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AcademicsSHS

Recommended DAPEnglish I English IEnglish II English IIEnglish III English III

English IV English IV

English Language Arts

Recommended DAP Algebra I Algebra IGeometry GeometryMMA Algebra IIAlgebra II 4th Math4th Math (If MMA was not taken)

Once a student takes Algebra II, they cannot go back to take MMA and will be required to pass a more advanced math class in order to graduate…… MMA serves as a good transition course between the Geometry and the Algebra II

Mathematics

Mathematical Models with Applications(Not for DAP Graduates; must be taken before successfully completing Algebra II)

Pre Calculus CP Pre Calculus Pre AP College Algebra/Pre Calculus DE AP Statistics Calculus Pre AP AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Additional Courses that will count as the 4th required Math course

Recommended DAPBiology BiologyChemistry ChemistryPhysics Physics4th Science 4th ScienceIPC may count as the 4th science if taken before Chemistry and Physics

Science

Anatomy and Physiology CPAnatomy and Physiology Pre AP

AP Chemistry AP Physics Biology DE

Environmental Science Pre APAP Environmental Science

Forensic Science (SRS ONLY)Medical Micro Biology (SRS ONLY)

Scientific Research and DesignIPC (Recommended plan only & must be taken

before Chemistry & Physics)

Additional Courses that will count as the 4th required science course:

Recommended DAPWorld Geography World GeographyWorld History World HistoryU.S. History U.S. HistoryGovernment (.5) Government (.5)

Plus PlusEconomics (.5) Economics (.5)

Social Studies

Recommended DAP

PE 1.0 credits 1.0Health .5 credits .5Speech .5 credits .5(Communication Application or professional communication) Fine Art 1.0 credits 1.0Technology Credit 1.0 credits 1.0Foreign Lang. 2.0 credits 3.0Electives 4.0 credits 3.0

Additional Credits Required:

26 credits

Total number of Credits Needed

in Order to Graduate:

Only the core classes are calculated into the Grade Point Average……..

English Mathematics Science Social Studies

Courses taken through Summer School, Ed Options, AEP, Credit By Exam or off campus programs are not calculated into the GPA

SHS GPA’s

Any additional core area courses taken after a student has met their requirements may be taken PASS / FAIL.

Ex: If a student has completed 4 credits of math and they want to take a more advanced math course but don’t want it to affect their GPA, a student has the option to take the course PASS/FAIL. The course and grade will still show up on the transcript, but it is not calculated into the GPA. These courses do count towards UIL Eligibility.

Pass / Fail Courses

10th grade 6 credits

11th grade 12 credits

12th grade 18 credits

Graduate 26 credits

Credit requirements for promotion purposes

In addition to the additional Foreign language, Physics and Pre-Calculus, a student must meet any combination of 4 of the following measures:

Meet “Commended Performance” on the PSAT. Earn a “B” or better in a College course. Earn an AP exam grade of “3” or better. Earn a “B” or better in a Career and

Technology articulated course. (a maximum of two measures can be used in this area)**

Distinguished Achievement Program

Agriculture, Food & Nat Resources

Agriculture Power Systems Equine Science Landscape Design and Turf Grass

Management Architecture & Construction  Construction Technology Interior Design Business Management &

Adm/Finance  Principles of Business

Management, Marketing and Finance

Accounting I Accounting II Business Information Management I Business Information Management

II Business LawHealth Science Principles of Health Science

Information Technology  Principles of Information

Technology Digital and Interactive Media Web Technologies Law, Public Safety, Corrections

and Security Correctional Services Law Enforcement I Law Enforcement II

 

**Articulated Courses

Early Bird---classes begin at 7:00 am and end at 7:50 am. Students can earn ½ credit during an 18 week period.

Ed Options---recovery program available to students 2 days a week from 4-6:00 p.m. These classes are for courses that students have failed, however, they must meet specific requirements.

Correspondence courses---Through Texas Tech or the University of Texas at Austin, students may take correspondence courses. The course must be approved by the students’ counselor.

Credit by Exam--- students may take a local CBE for a course they have previously failed or lost credit in. (70%)Students may also take a CBE from Texas Tech or UT for a course they want to get ahead in. There is a charge of $40.00 for each half credit and students must earn a 90%.

Additional Ways to earn Credits

A student will automatically lose credit for their classes if they miss more than 4 days in a nine week period whether or not the absences are excused.◦ If the absences are excused, a student will be given

the opportunity to attend Saturday schools for every additional day they missed.

◦ If the absences are unexcused, student will lose credit for the classes and will not be able to make them up by attending Saturday Schools.

Students will be given the opportunity to turn in an “Appeal Letter” if there are extenuating circumstances.

Loss of Credits

Students are considered for NHS during their Junior year. They must meet specific criteria:

Must have a cumulative 4.8 GPA. Must have completed 4 Pre AP courses and be enrolled

in at least 1 more their Junior year.

Must receive no more than 1 “Denial” from:◦ Any grade below a 70◦ Referrals and detentions◦ Negative comments from the staff◦ 3 Unexcused absences◦ Loss of credit due to excessive absences

AEP placement = automatic denial

National Honor Society

Students must complete a packet which includes:

Co-curricular Activities Leadership positions Recognitions and Awards Service Activities:

◦ Students must complete 20 hours of community service (1/2 of which need to be in tutoring)

◦ 15 additional hours are required their Senior year(1/2 of which need to be in tutoring)

National Honor Society (Cont.)

College courses are available to students once they begin their Junior year. It is extremely important that students do well on their TAKS so that they may qualify for these courses.

A separate presentation will be made in early February with more specific information on College Course / Program opportunities.

College Courses

Counselors & Administrators

Ms. T. Guerrero 1191 A – ClaudioMs. M. Sauceda 1177

Ms. O. Salinas 1172 Clayton – Garza, LMrs. C. Mendiola 1104

Mrs. Y. Nava 1366 Garza, M – KoenigMrs. M. Swift 1189

Mrs. E. Ramirez 1287 Kolodzej- OrtizMr. J. Heath 1307

Mr. G. Cruz 1214 Osuna – SalasMr. J. Ramirez 1163

Ms. M. Garcia 1309 Salazar – ZMr. T. Silva 1101

Mrs. L. Bazan 1190 Dean of Instruction

Mrs. R. Molina 1351 Rattler Pride Academy

Mrs. E. Zendejas 1171 Mid Term & Jr. Grads.

Mrs. K. Valdes 1100 Migrant & Spec. Pops

Ms. G. Ramirez 1211 Go-Center

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