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PLANNING &
REGISTRATION
2015-2016
LEE HIGH
SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
GRADUATION PLAN
WITH ENDORSEMENTS
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High School Graduation
Programs
2015-2016 Course Description
Guide
Transcripts
Registration Timeline and
Guidelines
COUNSELING STAFF
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- Ms. Clark
– Ms. Velazquez
– Ms. Morris
– Ms. Savas
– Ms. Dennison
Collegiate Coach – Ms. Dominguez
Special Programs – Ms. Davenport
Foundation
Graduation
Plan
4 English
English I, II, III, IV
Math
4 3English
Required: Alg 1,
ELA 1, 2, 3, 4
Geom, 1 Adv
Math
3 Science
Required: Bio
Choice: 1 of
4 English
Chem,
Physics,
ELAIPC
1, 2, 3, 4
3 Social Studies
4)
4(Local=
English
World1,
Geo,
ELA
2, 3, 4
World History
(Local Credit)
US History,
1 Fine
Arts
Gov/Eco
1 PE 2 LOTE
7 2Electives
yrs of same
(including
language
1 PE
1 Fine Arts
5 Electives
*22 Credits
Endorsement
Distinguished
Level of
Achievement
S.T.E.M.
BUSINESS &
INDUSTRY
ARTS &
HUMANITIES
PUBLIC
SERVICES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
*26 Credits
Four Credits
in Science
Four Credits
in Math
(Including
Alg 2)
Performance
Indicators
Top 10%
automatic
admission to state
universities
PERFORMANCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Dual Credit Coursework-at least 12 hours of
college credit with minimum grade of B
Bilingualism &
Bi-literacy-see MISD course description guide
PSAT (Commended Scholar or Higher),
SAT (combined reading & math of 1250
ACT score (composite score of 28)
Advanced Placement Scores (score of 3 or
higher)
Industry Certifications & License
Course Sequence for Foundations with
Endorsements Plan
English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV
Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry
Choice: two credits in any advanced math course
Science – 4 credits Required: Biology
Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics
Choice: two credits in any advanced science course
Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local
requirement), US History, Gov/Econ
Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language)
Physical Education – 1 credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by
endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more
information
Public
Services
STEM
Multidisciplinary
Arts &
Humanities
Note: MISD policy for GPA
& Class Rank indicates that
courses earned and
calculated in historical GPA,
will not be recalculated if
students change their
endorsement.
Business &
Industry
2015-2016
Course Description Guide
Course Register
END-OF-COURSE (EOC)EXAMS
Required for Graduation
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Algebra 1
Biology
English 1
English 2
US History
 NOTE:
Students who do not pass
EOC exams are scheduled for a 30
minute class during the lunch hr.
Advanced Placement
GOAL
To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and
critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students
who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college
credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the
college admissions process.
MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects.
Exams are administered each year in May.
Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit.
 It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective
colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit.
 Pre-AP,AP English, Social Studies courses require summer reading
Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form
Dual Credit
Parents must
attend a
mandatory
meeting if
enrolling.
Texas Scholars Program
To Qualify, Students Must:
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Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
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Volunteer at least 20 hours of community service
by senior year. Students may begin in the summer
after their freshman year.
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Hours are due by the end of the 4th six weeks
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Banquet is held to recognize seniors who have met all
requirements
MIDLAND LEGACY
SCHOLARSHIP
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Pays 12 hours tuition per semester at Midland College
for each year that community service is completed.
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Students can begin hours in the summer of their junior
year.
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Must have a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) on the final senior
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Must have 40 hours from approved agencies.
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Turn in hours and application to Midland College.
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Link for MC Legacy Scholarship
transcript.
COLLEGE BOUND
ATHLETES
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Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit
recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by Exam (CBE).
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www.eligibilitycenter.org
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EOC
Assessments
Course
Category for
Graduation
Requirements
High School
GPA and
Class Rank
College
GPA
GRADE CLASSIFICATION
18
16
No. of Credits
14
12
10
18
8
6
4
2
0
12
0 to 5
FRESHMAN
6
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate
number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.
STATE ASSESSMENT
INFORMATION
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In addition to completing all coursework students
must pass five EOC (End of Course) exams in:
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
US History
Biology
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
 Jan.
20: Senior Class Presentations
 Jan 21-23: Begin Senior Hallway Registration
 January 22: Parent Presentation @ LHS 6:30
 January 26: Begin Junior Class Presentations
 Jan 27-30: Begin Junior Hallway Registration
January 31st: Saturday Counselor conferences LHS
from 9:00-3:00 (By appointment only.)
 February 9: Classroom Presentations at LFHS.
 February 10-13: Registration begins at LFHS.
 Any LFHS students wanting to make changes to their
course selection prior to May 29th must see their
LFHS counselor.
 June 23th: FINAL deadline for changes
10th General Information
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that do not receive full credits in core
classes (math, science, english, social studies) will be
scheduled in the same classes in 10th grade.
 Be aware that GPA is cumulative. The grades that are
earned each year can determine your college entrance
and scholarship opportunities during the senior year.
 You can access the 2015-2016 Course Register on the
Midland ISD website quicklinks.
Any
Questions?