Current 11 th Grade. Distinguished – 26 credits plus Recommended – 26 credits

Course Selection 2015 - 2016

Current 11th Grade

Distinguished – 26 credits plus Recommended – 26 credits

Graduation Requirements …earning your way to 26

Students must pass the following assessments in order to graduate:

• 5 End-of-Course Tests (EOC)– Algebra I (3500)– Biology (3500)– English I (3750)– English II (3750)– U.S. History (3500)

Testing Requirements

4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies

Core Requirements

Please √ one of the following on your course selection sheet:◦ English IV◦ English IV AP/GT◦ English IV College Now*

*Must meet TSI criteria-all interested students must sign up in counseling suite

English Selection

Algebra 1; Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 2

Algebra 1,Geometry, Algebra 2, AQR

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre College Math

Algebra 1; Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal

If you took Algebra 1 in middle school and want to take additional math credits you can select to take Calculus or Statistics. These will count toward your elective credits

Math Sequence Scenarios

Please √ one of the following on your course selection sheet:◦ Algebra 2◦ AQR◦ Pre College Math◦ Pre-Cal◦ Pre-Cal Pre AP/GT◦ Statistics AP/GT◦ Calculus AB AP/GT◦ Calculus BC AP/GT

Math Selection

The various science pathways are as follows:◦ Biology, Chemistry, Physics, + an additional

year of science Aquatic Science Biology II AP/GT Chemistry II AP/GT Environmental Science AP

OR

◦ Biology, IPC, Chemistry, and Physics

Science

Please √ one of the following on your course selection sheet:◦ Physics◦ Physics I AP◦ Physics II AP◦ Aquatic Science◦ Biology II AP/GT◦ Chemistry II AP/GT◦ Environmental Science AP

Science Selection

World Geography World History US History Government & Economics

Social Studies

Please √ one of the following on your course selection sheet:◦ U.S. Government AP/GT◦ U.S. Government◦ U.S. Government College Now*◦ Economics AP/GT◦ Economics

*Must meet TSI criteria-all interested students must sign up in counseling suite

Social Studies Selection

0.5 Communication Applications (speech) 0.5 Health 1.0 Fine Art 2.0 World Language (same language for 2

years) 1.0 PE 5.0 Electives

Additional Requirements

Please √ any remaining courses needed to complete the graduation requirements◦ Communication Applications◦ Health◦ Fine Art◦ World Language◦ PE◦ Electives

Additional RequirementsSelection

Tech Ed @ Dulles HS Co-op

◦ Ms. Barrett (D2) or Ms. Baker (P1)

Internships◦ Ms. Holmes (T3)◦ Mr. Toler (BCST)◦ Ms. Gibbs (BCST)

PALS ◦ Mrs. Burnham (S9)

College Now – approval required◦ English IV – Ms. Crockett◦ Government – Mr. Ellison

Off Campus / Office Aid◦ Mr. Burton & Mr. Adams

AVID◦ Ms. Sims (A11)

Athletics◦ Head Coach

Dance Team◦ Ms. Kelly & Ms. Wafer (K3)

Choir & Theatre◦ Mr. Dillow (K2) & Ms. Ellis (J2)

Band◦ Mr. Jackson (K4)

Art◦ Ms. Agar (J4)

Journalism◦ Ms. Garza (U2)

Courses that Require Approval

Technical Education Center ~The Future Begins Here~

Automotive Computer Maintenance Computer Networking Cosmetology (11th grade ONLY) Culinary Engineering and Design Fire Fighting Hospitality and Tourism Welding

Only 11th and 12th grade students will take classes at the Technical Education Center next year.

Attention 11th & 12th grade students Preparing Students For Success In A Changing World

Application Process

To apply for a class at the Tech Ed. Center, students must:

Complete an application online @www.fortbendisd.com/campuses/tec

The phone number for TEC is 281-634-5671

Complete course selection sheet

Enter your course selections online through FBISD Family Access website beginning Feb. 19 – Feb. 27.

You must return your completed Course Selection Worksheet by Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

NO Changes will be made after March 20, 2015 (any changes before that date must be made in writing).

Reminders…

It is your responsibility to complete the online course selection process

If you need additional assistance, Counselors will be available as follows:

**Feb 20 – 27th**◦ Before or after school – counseling suite◦ During lunch - library

Reminders (Cont’d)

Thank you!

Questions