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Mineral Wells High School
Course Selection Information
2015-2016
3 Requirements to Graduate
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Earn 26 State Credits
 2. Pass Required State Courses
 3. Pass STAAR (EOC) tests
STAAR Requirements for
Graduation
Students pass 5 EOC tests:
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
English 2
U. S. History
“Live as if you
were to die
tomorrow.
Learn as if you
were to live
forever.”
– Mahatma
Gandhi
Transcripts
A transcript is the
official record
showing courses
you have earned
credit for
 To request a
transcript, see Mrs.
Hernandez, in the
front office
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Bragging to the world!!
The type of Endorsements and Performance
Acknowledgements your child earns will be
written on their:
 Diploma
 Transcript
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 BRAINS in your HEAD.
You have FEET in your SHOES.
You can STEER yourself any
DIRECTION you CHOOSE.”
~Dr. Suess
Class Rank
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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
Distinguished Level of Achievement
This is earned by going beyond the just the
Foundation. It requires a total of 26 course credits,
including Algebra II, a fourth science credit and an
endorsement.
4 year colleges are really looking for
4 credits in each of the core classes
(4x4)
Performance Acknowledgments
Students may earn an additional acknowledgment
on their diploma because of outstand
performance in:
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dual credit courses (JR & SR)
Bilingualism (now)
Advanced placement (AP) (JR & SR)
PSAT or PLAN (can take this year!)
SAT or ACT
5 endorsement areas
(areas of specialized study or career
pathways)
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Arts & Humanities
Public Service Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
Public Service
Multi-disciplinary Studies (smaller districts may only
offer this endorsement)
Endorsements Available at
MWHS
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Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Math
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(STEM)
Health Science
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Hospitality Tourism
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Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources
Architecture &
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Construction
Business Management
& Administration
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Finance
Information
Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation,
Distribution &
Logistics
Arts, A/V Technology
& Communications
Human Services
Multidisciplinary
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ENDORSEMENTS
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Languages other than English
Course Requirements for Endorsements
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING & MATH
English I, II, III
Advanced English*
Algebra I, Algebra II
Geometry
advanced math*
Biology
Chemistry*, Physics
1 advanced science*
World Geography &
World History
US History
Government
Economics
choice of language I, II
Other required courses
Electives appropriate for
programs of study in the Texas
Career Clusters (or student’s
career of choice)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ARTS & HUMANITIES
PUBLIC SERVICES
English I, II, III
English I, II, III
English I, II, III
Advanced English*
Advanced English*
Advanced English*
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry
Geometry
2 advanced math*
2 advanced math*
2 advanced math*
Biology
Biology
Biology
IPC or chemistry or
IPC or chemistry or
IPC or chemistry or
physics*
physics*
physics*
2 advanced science*
2 advanced science*
2 advanced science*
World Geography &
World Geography &
World Geography &
World History
World History
World History
US History
US History
US History
Government
Government
Government
Economics
Economics
Economics
choice of language I, II
choice of language I, II
choice of language I, II
Technology, Physical Education, Health, Speech, Fine Arts
STEM-math
Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
(Animal or Plant)
Arts, A/V Technology &
Communications
Human Services
STEM-science
Architecture &
Construction
Business Management &
Administration
Finance
Information Technology
World Languages
Health Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
Manufacturing
Hospitality & Tourism
Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics
Fine Arts-Art, Theatre,
Dance & Music
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
English I, II, III
Advanced English*
Algebra I
Geometry
2 advanced math*
Biology
IPC or chemistry or
physics*
2 advanced science*
World Geography &
World History
US History
Government
Economics
choice of language I, II
4 credits in AP, dual
credit selected from
English, Math , science,
social studies, economics
or LOTE
What Courses Count for Math?
(4 Credits needed for Graduation)
***Algebra 1
***Geometry
Math Models
***Algebra 2
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
Precalculus
Calculus AP
Statistics AP
College Algebra
***Required for Graduation
“Sometimes the
questions are
complicated
and the
answers are
simple.”
– Dr. Suess
Endorsements Available at
MWHS
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Science, Technology, 
Engineering and Math
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(STEM)
Health Science
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Hospitality Tourism
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Agriculture, Food and
Natural Resources
Architecture &
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Construction
Business Management
& Administration
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Finance
Information
Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation,
Distribution &
Logistics
Arts, A/V Technology
& Communications
Human Services
Multidisciplinary
What Courses count for Science?
(4 Credits needed for Graduation)
***Biology
IPC-Integrated Physics and
Chemistry
***Chemistry
***Physics
Advanced Animal Science
Environmental Systems
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Chemistry 2
AP Physics 2
**Dual Credit:
General Botany
General Zoology
What Courses Count for Fine Arts?
(1 credit needed for Graduation)
Dance
Choir
Band
Color Guard
Art
Theater
Floral Design
What Courses count for
Technology Credit?
Animation
Graphic Design & Illustration
Digital & Interactive Media
Web Technologies
Business Information Mgmt I
Computer Science
Audio/Video Production
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)--- paper copies available
 Complete your Course Request Sheet
and 4 year plan. Don’t forget to get
parents signature on both!!
 Turn it into your teacher next
Monday!! Otherwise you can’t build
your schedule.
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