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Graduation Plans
• Minimum – (only for Special Situation)
• Recommended (majority)
• Distinguished
English Credits
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• 4 Credits of English
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English I
English II
English III
English IV
Pre-AP English I
Pre-AP English II
AP English III
DC English IV
– Pre-AP & AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan
– Regular, Pre-AP or AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan
Mathematics
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• 4 credits of Math
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Algebra I
Geometry
Math Models or Algebra II
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
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Math Models must be taken prior to algebra II
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If algebra is taken at the JH level, then Calculus or DC Algebra may be taken for the fourth year of math
Algebra I Pre-AP
Geometry Pre-AP
Algebra II Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
Pre-AP, AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan
Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan
Science
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• 4 Credits of science
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
or Environ. Systems
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
or Environ. Systems
Pre-AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan
Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan
Social Studies & Economics
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• 4 Credits Social Studies
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World Geography
World History
US History or DC US History
Government/Economics
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Pre-AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan
Regular, Pre-AP or DC courses will satisfy either graduation plan
World Geography
Pre-AP World History
US History or DC
Government/Economics
Physical Education
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• 1 ½ Credits in both Plans
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PE
Athletics
Drill Team (Class)
Marching Band (Fall Sem.)
Health & Speech
Recommended
– In Both Plans:
• ½ Credit in Health
• ½ Credit in Speech
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Technology Application
Recommended
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• 1 Credit for each Plan
• BCIS (Business Computer Information Systems)
Language Other Than English
Recommended
2 credits
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3 credits
Must consist of Level I, II, & III in the
Same Language
Fine Arts
Recommended
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1 Credit Fine Art
Art
Band
Theater Art
Art
Band
Theater Art
Additional Requirements
• Recommended
• 3 ½ Credits
Distinguished
2 ½ Credits
– Approved Academic Elective
Choices
–All Plans Require 26 Credits to
Graduate.
4 Year Plan
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4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of Foreign Language
1 credit of Technology
½ credit of Health
½ credit of Speech
1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics
1 credit of Fine Arts
3 ½ credits of Academic Electives
Distinguished
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of Foreign Language
1 credit of Technology
½ credit of Health
½ credit of Speech
1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics
1 credit of Fine Arts
2 ½ credits of Academic Electives
*4 Advanced Measures
Foreign Language credits must be from the same language
• To Graduate under any plan you need 26 credits
Advanced Measures
• Distinguished Plan-in addition to 26 credits, a
combination of 4 of the following advanced
measures must be achieved
• A score of 3 or more on the College Board AP
examination
• A score of 4 or more on an International
Baccalaureate exam
• A grade of 3.0 or higher on college credit courses
• Original research/project
• A score on the PSAT that qualifies the student as a
Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit
Scholarship Corp.
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• Freshmen Year; 2002-03
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Awards
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Algebra I
Involvement:
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• Sophmore Year: 2003-04
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Awards
Geometry
UIL – 2nd @ District in Calculator Math
Band UIL – 1st Place
Involvement:
Relay for Life
Annual Community Chili Cook-off
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