Transcript New Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation Plans
Challenging new plans…
Exciting futures
Preparing your child for success
For parents of students entering grade 9 in 2007-08.
Overview
 Take a look at high school graduation plans for
students entering high school in 2007-08
 Review the courses that your child will need to
take in order to graduate
 Prepare all students for postsecondary
opportunities
Graduation Plans
 All Texas students enter high school on
the Recommended High School Plan
 All students are encouraged to achieve
the Distinguished Achievement Plan
 Some students may graduate under the
Minimum Plan
New
Recommended High School Program
requires 26 credits
Two credits are added - one each in
mathematics and science
New Recommended High School Program
requires 26 credits for graduation
 English I, II, III, IV
 World Geography, World History, US History, US
Govt./Economics
 4 credits in math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, 4th
year of math
 4 credits in science to include some of the following:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Physics and
Chemistry, Principles of Technology, 4th year of science
 1 credit each of Fine Arts, Technology Applications
 .5 credit of Communication Applications, Health
 2 credits of a foreign language
 1.5 credits of PE
 3.5 elective credits
4 Credits in English
 English I
 English II
 English III
 English IV
4 Credits in Math
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Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
4th credit
What can your child take for the fourth
math credit?
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Mathematical Models with Applications **
Precalculus
Independent Study in Mathematics
Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
IB Mathematical Studies
IB Mathematics Standard Level
IB Mathematics Higher Level
IB Advanced Mathematics Standard Level
AP Computer Science
Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses
Mathematical Models with Applications
 If Mathematical Models with
Applications is selected, it must be
taken prior to Algebra II.
4 Credits in Science
 1 Credit from Biology (AP/IB)
 2 Credits from the following:
 Integrated Physics and Chemistry
 Chemistry (AP/IB)
 Physics (AP/IB), Principles of Technology I
 4th Year of science may be selected from
the laboratory-based courses (IPC cannot
be taken as the final or 4th year science)
What can your child take for the fourth
Science credit?
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy
Aquatic Science
Environmental Systems
Earth and Space Science
Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement Physics B
Advanced Placement Physics C
Advanced Placement Environmental
Science
International Baccalaureate Biology
International Baccalaureate Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Physics
International Baccalaureate
Environmental Systems
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The following health science
technology education courses:
Scientific Research and Design
Anatomy and Physiology of
Human Systems
Medical Microbiology and
Pathophysiology
The following technology
education/industrial technology
education courses:
Principles of Technology I
Principles of Technology II
Engineering
Concurrent Enrollment in college
courses
3.5 Credits of Social Studies
 World Geography Studies
 World History Studies
 US History Studies
 US Government (.5)
.5 Credit - Economics
 Economics with Emphasis on the Free
Enterprise System and Its Benefits
(.5)
2 Credits from Languages other than English
 The credits earned must be for any
two levels in the same language.
1.5 Credits from Physical Education
 A student may not earn more than 2
credits in PE toward state graduation
requirements
.5 Credit for Health Education
 Health I (.5) or,
 Advanced Health or,
 Health Science Technology (1 credit)
.5 Credit in Speech
 The credit must consist of
Communication Applications
And…
 1 Credit in Technology Applications
 1 Credit in Fine Arts
 3.5 Credits in Elective Courses
Distinguished
Achievement Plan
New Distinguished Achievement High
School Program
Advanced High School Program
 At least 26 Credits must be earned
 Same as the Recommended Plan
except for the following:
4 Credits in Distinguished Achievement
Program Math
 Mathematical Models is not an option
 4th credit must be an approved
mathematics course for which Algebra
II is a prerequisite
Complete list of approved Distinguished Achievement
Program 4th credit math courses:
 Precalculus
 Independent Study in Mathematics (for example, when
used to Advanced Mathematics such as Calculus)
 Advanced Placement Statistics
 Advanced Placement Calculus AB
 Advanced Placement Calculus BC
 IB Mathematical Studies
 IB Mathematics Standard Level
 IB Mathematics Higher Level
 IB Advanced Mathematics Standard Level
 AP Computer Science
 Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses
4 Credits in Distinguished
Achievement Program Science
4 credits of science, which must consist the following:
 One biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB
Biology)
 One chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or
IB Chemistry)
 One physics credit (Physics, AP Physics, or IB
Physics)
 One additional approved laboratory-based science
course.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) for
Distinguished Achievement Program ?
 IPC will no longer satisfy the science
requirements in the DAP, effective SY
2007-2008– no phase-out
Complete list of science options for 4th year
Distinguished Achievement Program
After successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry course, and
a physics course, a student may select the fourth required credit from
any of the following lab-based courses:
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Earth and Space Science;
Environmental Systems;
Aquatic Science;
Astronomy;
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems;
AP Biology;
IB Biology
AP Chemistry;
IB Chemistry;
AP Physics;
IB Physics;
AP Environmental Science;
IB Environmental Systems;
Scientific Research and Design; and
Engineering.
3 Credits in Languages other than English
 Three credits earned must be for any
three levels in the same language.
2.5 Credits in Elective Courses
4 Advanced Measures
 A student must achieve any
combination of four of the following
advanced measures:
 Original research/project
 Test data
 3.0 or higher on college/technical/dual
credit courses
 See your counselor for further details
For all students in
either graduation plan
 The intent of the rule is that all
students should have a rigorous math
and science course in their senior
year
 Students may continue to take
courses at the middle school and
receive high school credit
Additional Information
 Parents and students may view their
school’s course description guide for
addition information.
What about college credit?
 Starting in 2008, all high schools
must offer a program in which
students may earn up to 12 college
hours/credits
 Our school will offer student these
college credits though these
offerings:
Student Success
 With Rigor, Relevance, and
Relationships built into our schools;
our students should be well prepared
to make a seamless transition to
postsecondary college or workforce!