Mineral Wells High SchoolCourse Selection Information

2015-2016

3 Requirements to Graduate

1. Earn 26 State Credits 2. Pass Required State

Courses 3. Pass STAAR (EOC) tests

Transcripts

A transcript is the official record showing courses you have earned credit for

To request a transcript, see Mrs. Jackson, in the front office

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grade point values are awarded at the end of each semester for each course that is successfully completed and recorded on your transcript. Grade points are calculated for the semester averages only, not 6 weeks grades. Local credits do NOT count in GPA.““You have You have BRAINSBRAINS in your in your

HEADHEAD..You have You have FEETFEET in your in your

SHOESSHOES..You can You can STEERSTEER yourself any yourself anyDIRECTIONDIRECTION you you CHOOSECHOOSE.”.”

~Dr. Suess~Dr. Suess

Class Rank

After all grade points are averaged, students are ranked from those with the highest GPA to the lowest GPA.

Top 10 Percent Rule

A Student is eligible for automatic admission to a college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a GPA in the top 10% of the student’s high school graduating class, or the top 7% for admission to the University of Texas at Austin. Students must also complete the requirements for the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program

Graduation Requirements-Recommended Plan

4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science Communication Applications or

Professional Communication (Speech) 1 year of Fine Art Health 1 year of Technology 1 year of P.E. or Equivalent 2 years of the same Foreign Language Electives Total of 26 Credits

STAAR Requirements for Graduation

Students pass 5 EOC tests:

English 1Algebra 1BiologyEnglish 2U. S. History

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”– Mahatma Gandhi

Graduation Graduation Requirements for Requirements for

Distinguished Distinguished Achievement PlanAchievement Plan Same course requirements as the

Recommended Graduation Plan in addition to the following:

-3 years of a Foreign Language-Four Advanced Measures (A.P. exam score of 3

or better, Dual credit class or CTE articulated course with GPA of 3.0 or better, or National Merit Commended student or higher)

What Courses Count for Math?(4 Credits needed for Graduation)

***Algebra 1***GeometryMath Models***Algebra 2Advanced Quantitative ReasoningPrecalculus Calculus APStatistics APCollege Algebra***Required for Graduation

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”

– Dr. Suess

What Courses count for Science?

(4 Credits needed for Graduation)

AP Chemistry 2AP Physics 2

**Dual Credit:General BotanyGeneral Zoology

***BiologyIPC-Integrated Physics and Chemistry***Chemistry***PhysicsAdvanced Animal ScienceEnvironmental SystemsAnatomy & Physiology

What Courses Count for Fine Arts?

(1 credit needed for Graduation)

DanceBandArt

Floral Design

ChoirColor Guard

Theater

What Courses count for Technology Credit?

Animation

Graphic Design & Illustration

Digital & Interactive Media

Web Technologies

Business Information Mgmt I

Computer Science

Audio/Video Production

ENDORESEMENTSSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ARTS & HUMANITIES PUBLIC SERVICES MULTIDISCIPLINARY

English Language ArtsEnglish I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, IIIAdvanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English*

MathematicsAlgebra I, Algebra II Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra IGeometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometryadvanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math*

Science

Biology Biology Biology Biology BiologyChemistry*, Physics IPC or chemistry or

physics*IPC or chemistry or physics*

IPC or chemistry or physics*

IPC or chemistry or physics*

1 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science*

Social Studies

World Geography OR World History

World Geography OR World History

World Geography OR World History

World Geography OR World History

World Geography OR World History

US History US History US History US History US HistoryGovernment Government Government Government Government Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics

Languages other than English choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II

Fine Artschoice of performance art I OR visual arts I

choice of performance art I OR visual arts I

choice of performance art I OR visual arts I

choice of performance art I OR visual arts I

choice of performance art I OR visual arts I

Physical Education choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics

Electives appropriate for programs of study in the Texas Career Clusters (or student’s career of choice)

STEM-math Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Human Services 4 credits in AP, dual credit selected from

English, Math , science, social studies, economics

or LOTESTEM-science Architecture &

ConstructionWorld Languages Health Sciences

Computer Science Business Management & Administration

Fine Arts-Art, Theatre, Dance & Music

Engineering FinanceInformation Technology

ManufacturingHospitality & Tourism

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

[i] Course Requirements for Endorsements

Dual Credit Courses

Must apply to Weatherford College, completed in Go Center

Bring a completed Early Admissions Form to Mrs. Ortiz

Testing: Satisfy TSI (Texas Success Initiative) testing requirements by meeting one of the following standards:Passing the TSI test Specific scores on SAT or ACTSee Mrs. Ortiz in Go Center for further information

Dual Credit Courses Cont. Pay tuition and textbook fees.

Approximately $400-$500 per class. If you are eligible for free and reduced

lunches, the college may assist with a fee waiver if offered.

Purchase or rent books, materials, and supplies for each college course.

Research colleges you are interested in and make sure you are taking courses that will help you with your future degree.

For JuniorsIntro to Psychology 2301Music Appreciation 1306

For SeniorsEnglish 1301 and 1302Biology 1411 and 1413Spanish 1411 and 1412

Math 1314 (college algebra)Economics 2301

Government 2305

Courses offered as dual credit with MWISD and Weatherford College

Making Changes to Schedules

Parental and teacher consent is required to drop from an AP or PAP course.Sponsor/Coach and parent consent is required to quit a program, such as band, athletics, choir, etc.

Look over the MWHS course catalog available online (on MWISD home page)

Complete your Course Request Sheet and turn it into your teacher on the designated date.