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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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http://www.careerclusters.org/


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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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


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




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)


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


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.



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


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




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)


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


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.



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


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


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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http://exfront.bisd.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/courseaudit

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


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.


** 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


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


9-12 ½ None


301381(2) Security Services 11-12 ½ Law Enforcement I 301391(2) Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections &

Security 12 1 Security Services


PROGRAM OF STUDY: Forensic Science COURSE # COURSE DESCRIPTION GR CR PREREQUISITES


9-12 ½ None


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


9-12 ½ None


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

47

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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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


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



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


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


Education and Training




300930 Practicum in Education & Training BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION HUMAN SERVICES

Business Management


300860 Human Resources Management

300760 Business Law

300890 Business Management or


Cosmetology


300830 Business Information Management I or

300890 Business Management

301240 Cosmetology I

301250 Cosmetology II FINANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Banking & Finance


300940 Banking & Financial Services

300950 Accounting I

300960 Accounting II or



301260 Principles of Information Tec hnology

301300 Digital & Interactive Multimedia

301310 Web Technologies (1 Period)


HEALTH SCIENCE LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, & SECURITY SERVICES Health Science

301100 Principles of Health Science

347343 Medical Terminology

374213 Pathophysiology


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


301360 Court Systems & Practices

301390 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Services

Forensic Science



301350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)

301340 Law Enforcement II

Security Services



301380 Security Services


Correctional Services





Project Lead the Way

PLW170 Principles of Biomedical Science

PLW210 Biomedical Innovations

PLW190 Human Body Systems

PLW200 Medical Interventions

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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


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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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






347343 Medical Terminology



301130 Practicum in Health Science I or


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Business Management


300860 Human Resource Management

300760 Business Law







301250 Cosmetology II

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Education and Training

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY




300930 Practicum in Education & Training



301300 Digital & Interactive Multimedia


301310 Web Technologies (1 Period)

Computer Maintenance


301270 Computer Maintenance (1 period)


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)



301380 Security Services

301350 Forensic Science (RHSP/DAP 4th Science)

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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



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



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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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



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*


300830 Business Information Management I or


301240 Cosmetology I**

301250 Cosmetology II** BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Business Information Management

LAW, PUBLIC, SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY SERVICES



300750 Business Information Management II


300880 Virtual Business






FINANCE: Banking & Finance Forensic Science


0T0913 Banking & Financial Services ½


300950 Accounting I

300960 Accounting II



301360 Courts Systems & Practices


301350 Forensic Science (RSHP/DAP 4th Science)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : Computer Maintenance MANUFACTURING: Manufacturing


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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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


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


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


300823 Professional Communications (Speech) 301780 Career Preparation II

301640 Engineering Mathematics (RHSP/DAP-4th Math) 300943 Money Matters ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology









301250 Cosmetology II BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION:

Business Information Management INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Digital & Interactive Multimedia





301780 Career Preparation II


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


347343 Medical Terminology and



301130 Practicum in Health Science I Certification or


300820 Principal of Business, Marketing, & Finance

0T0913 Banking & Financial Services and


300950 Accounting I


301780 Career Preparation II LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY SERVICES

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Education and Training





301340 Law Enforcement II (Industry Certification) or

301780 Career Preparation II 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)

Law Studies



301360 Court Systems and Practices

301340 Law Enforcement II (Industry Certification) or

301780 Career Preparation II 301350 Forensic Science (4th Science)



300920 Instructional Practices 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


B00820

B00830

Business Information Management

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance


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


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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



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



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


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


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


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


300580 Construction Technology

300670 Mill & Cabinet Making Technology




BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION





300913 Banking & Finance





300920 Instructional Practices in Education & Training



DE0830 Business Information Management I


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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


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


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.


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.


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.


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


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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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


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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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


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



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


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






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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




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


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


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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


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


requirements:

A. Recommended success in the 7th

or 8th

grade state assessment tests.


grade;


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


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


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.


grade;


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




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)


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


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


(DAP) or elective

(Recommended)

Physical Ed.

Fine Arts

Professional

Communications/

Health

Practicum in Audio &

Video Production or


(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


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



95

PACE HIGH SCHOOL

EDUCATION & TRAINING MAGNET


requirements:

A. Mastery of all areas tested on respective 7th

grade required state assessment;


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




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


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


(DAP) or

Elective

(Recommended)

Fine Arts

Professional

Communications/

Elective

Practicum in


Or


(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


requirements:

A. Mastery of State of Texas standardized assessment.


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



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


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


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


Problem Solving

(RHSP/DAP)

Principles of Law,

Public Safety,

Corrections & Security

Law Enforcement I


Law Enforcement II

or

Business Law

or

Practicum in Law, Public

Safety, Corrections, &

Security or


Foreign Language I

Foreign Language II


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.

99

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


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.




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


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

100

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.



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.


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





Course assessment.

101

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



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

102

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


(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





103

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.




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.

104

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


Development

or

Civil Engineering &

Architecture* Or

Aerospace Engineering

Principles of

Engineering*

Digital Electronics





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.

105

SIMON RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAGNET PROGRAM


requirements:

A. Recommended success in state assessments in the 7th

& 8th

grade;


grade;


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.




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


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


(Work-Based Learning )

or

Practicum in Business

Management I (Non-

Paid Internships)

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance


Management I

Securities & Investments

or

Business Law

End Of Course assessments (English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology,






107

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


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


(Work-Based Learning )

Principles of Business,

Marketing & Finance


Management I


Management II








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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


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.




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


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


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


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


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.


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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VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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


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.





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


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


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


A. Incoming 9th














SELECTION PROCESS

A. A Committee consisting of teachers, counselors, and administrators review student transcripts, state

mandated test scores, the essay, and the recommendation letter.


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


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




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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








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




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)


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)


(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)


PE/PE

Elective/ Professional

Communications


A. Incoming 9th











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.


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


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


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




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


(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


Regular/Pre-AP/DE

Fine Arts

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Principles of

Architecture &

Construction


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.


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


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


Economics

Biology I

**IPC or Chemistry

Chemistry

or


(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)


(Internship)

PE/PE

Elective/

Professional

Communications



graduation requirements for students entering Grade 9 in and after 2011-2012.. In addition students





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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


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.



If an ARD committee makes decision that place a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will


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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.



If an ARD committee makes decision that place a student with a disability on a modified curriculum in a subject area, the student will


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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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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:



• 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.


• 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


1

1

1

Electives

5½

3 ½

2 ½

Academic Elective

1

None

None

TOTAL

22

26

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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


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)




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)




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


advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process. The student may choose from the

following options:




• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills);

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(B) Test Data:




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.


• 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


Discipline MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAM

22(Credits) English


(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)



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


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


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


1

1

Electives

3 ½

2 ½

TOTAL

25

25


* 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).

133


Recommended High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007


(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),


• Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics. Social Studies Three and one-half credits (3 ½)






Level I and Level II of the same language. Physical





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)


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.

134


Distinguished High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students entering Grade 9 in, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007




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) :










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)





courses. Health


Speech One-half credit (1/2) The credit must consist of Communication Applications

Technology


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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(25 CREDITS) Advanced




following options:




• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge

and Skills);

(B) Test Data:


• A score of four of above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or


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.


• 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.



136


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).


(23 CREDITS) English


(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


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


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



The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Electives Five and one-half (5 ½) Total Credits 23

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Appendix D


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


1

1

Electives

3 ½

2 ½

TOTAL

25

25


* 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


Recommended High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004





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) :
















Training Corps (JROTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and technology work based

training courses. Health


Fine Arts One Credit (1)


Technology


Computer Science I or II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, Video Technology, Web Mastering, Independent Study in Technology Applications, Business Computer



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


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


139


Distinguished High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004




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) :

















courses. Health






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




Animation Technology. Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)

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following options:





and Skills);

(B) Test Data:










• College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 / 80 or higher.

Total Credits 25


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




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Minimum High School Graduation Program Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004







(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


(H) English III: (No substitution)

(I) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical


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




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









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



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


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


1

1

Electives

3 ½

2 ½

TOTAL

24

24


* 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



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Mathematics Three credits (3)

The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Science Three credits (3)






World History – 1 credit World Geography – 1 credit







To include Foundations of Personal Fitness (1/2 credit) Substitution rule: Certain physical activities for the 1½ required credits of physical education,



Reserve Officer Training Corps (JOTC); athletics; Dance I-IV; and two-or three credit career and





Technology






Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology. Electives Three and one-half (3 ½ ) Total Credits 24




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




Mathematics Three credits (3)

The credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Science Three credits (3)

















courses. Health


Fine Arts One Credit (1) Speech One-half credit (1/2)


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




Animation Technology. Electives Two and one-half (2 ½)

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following options:




• Related to the required curriculum set forth in 19 TAC 74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and

Skills);

(B) Test Data:









(C) College Courses: College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

Total Credits 24






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Minimum High School Graduation Program Subchapter D. Graduation Requirements for students who entered Grade 9 in 2001-2002


under special circumstances only. Written documentation signed by parent,

principal, and counselor must be on file (See page 158 for official form).




(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


(K) English III: (No substitution)

(L) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical


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




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









The credit must consist of Communication Applications. Technology






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


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


1

1

1

Additional Components

4 ½

3 ½

2 ½

TOTAL

24

25

25


* 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


REQUIREMENTS



(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


(N) English III: (No substitution)

(O) English IV: The fourth credit of English may be satisfied by English IV, Research/Technical


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)




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









Communication Applications, Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Debate, or Oral Interpretation.

Technology



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






150


Recommended High School Graduation Program

Brownsville

Texas Scholars



REQUIREMENTS



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;
















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


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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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






152


Distinguished High School Graduation Program

Brownsville

Texas Scholars





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).


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;














courses. Health


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


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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(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:





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;


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






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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





& Reading 7/SL

Content Subject Area & Elective

*Speech

English 7 PreAP

AndReading 7 PreAP

or

English 7 GT

& Reading 7 GT

8th





& 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



(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



(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


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


or 4th

Language

12th

Grade


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



Placement Test


Placement Test 7

th Grade


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


Language 11

th Grade

AP Spanish Language 11

th Grade


Language

12th

Grade


Language 12

th Grade


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



Placement Test


Placement Test 8

th Grade


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


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:



• 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 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.


• 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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http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.51.htm#51.803

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.61.htm#61.003

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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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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http://www.api.ctcd.edu/

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


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:

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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


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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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


(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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http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/grant/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/index.html

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/dpchse

http://www.ed.gov/21stcclc/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/biling/tearesources.html

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.


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



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).



(6) Languages other than English--two credits. The credits must consist of any two levels in the

same language.



credit courses:







activities:

(i) Athletics;

(ii) JROTC; and










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.









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(i) Drill Team;


(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.




(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.




(9) Fine arts--one credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:






(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.


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


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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).



(6) Languages other than English--three credits. The credits must consist of any three levels in the

same language.



credit courses:







activities:

(i) Athletics;

(ii) JROTC; and










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.









(i) Drill Team;


(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.




(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.




(9) Fine arts--one credit. The credit may be selected from the following courses:






(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.


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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