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3 Requirements to Graduate
1. Earn 26 State Credits 2. Pass Required State
Courses 3. Pass STAAR (EOC) tests
Transcripts
A transcript is the official record showing courses you have earned credit for
To request a transcript, see Mrs. Jackson, in the front office
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 You have BRAINSBRAINS in your in your
HEADHEAD..You have You have FEETFEET in your in your
SHOESSHOES..You can You can STEERSTEER yourself any yourself anyDIRECTIONDIRECTION you you CHOOSECHOOSE.”.”
~Dr. Suess~Dr. Suess
Class Rank
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
Graduation Requirements-Recommended Plan
4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Science Communication Applications or
Professional Communication (Speech) 1 year of Fine Art Health 1 year of Technology 1 year of P.E. or Equivalent 2 years of the same Foreign Language Electives Total of 26 Credits
STAAR Requirements for Graduation
Students pass 5 EOC tests:
English 1Algebra 1BiologyEnglish 2U. S. History
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”– Mahatma Gandhi
Graduation Graduation Requirements for Requirements for
Distinguished Distinguished Achievement PlanAchievement Plan Same course requirements as the
Recommended Graduation Plan in addition to the following:
-3 years of a Foreign Language-Four Advanced Measures (A.P. exam score of 3
or better, Dual credit class or CTE articulated course with GPA of 3.0 or better, or National Merit Commended student or higher)
What Courses Count for Math?(4 Credits needed for Graduation)
***Algebra 1***GeometryMath Models***Algebra 2Advanced Quantitative ReasoningPrecalculus Calculus APStatistics APCollege Algebra***Required for Graduation
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
– Dr. Suess
What Courses count for Science?
(4 Credits needed for Graduation)
AP Chemistry 2AP Physics 2
**Dual Credit:General BotanyGeneral Zoology
***BiologyIPC-Integrated Physics and Chemistry***Chemistry***PhysicsAdvanced Animal ScienceEnvironmental SystemsAnatomy & Physiology
What Courses Count for Fine Arts?
(1 credit needed for Graduation)
DanceBandArt
Floral Design
ChoirColor Guard
Theater
What Courses count for Technology Credit?
Animation
Graphic Design & Illustration
Digital & Interactive Media
Web Technologies
Business Information Mgmt I
Computer Science
Audio/Video Production
ENDORESEMENTSSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ARTS & HUMANITIES PUBLIC SERVICES MULTIDISCIPLINARY
English Language ArtsEnglish I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, III English I, II, IIIAdvanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English* Advanced English*
MathematicsAlgebra I, Algebra II Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra IGeometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometryadvanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math* 2 advanced math*
Science
Biology Biology Biology Biology BiologyChemistry*, Physics IPC or chemistry or
physics*IPC or chemistry or physics*
IPC or chemistry or physics*
IPC or chemistry or physics*
1 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science* 2 advanced science*
Social Studies
World Geography OR World History
World Geography OR World History
World Geography OR World History
World Geography OR World History
World Geography OR World History
US History US History US History US History US HistoryGovernment Government Government Government Government Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics
Languages other than English choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II choice of language I, II
Fine Artschoice of performance art I OR visual arts I
choice of performance art I OR visual arts I
choice of performance art I OR visual arts I
choice of performance art I OR visual arts I
choice of performance art I OR visual arts I
Physical Education choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics choice of PE OR Athletics
Electives appropriate for programs of study in the Texas Career Clusters (or student’s career of choice)
STEM-math Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Human Services 4 credits in AP, dual credit selected from
English, Math , science, social studies, economics
or LOTESTEM-science Architecture &
ConstructionWorld Languages Health Sciences
Computer Science Business Management & Administration
Fine Arts-Art, Theatre, Dance & Music
Engineering FinanceInformation Technology
ManufacturingHospitality & Tourism
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
[i] Course Requirements for Endorsements
Dual Credit Courses
Must apply to Weatherford College, completed in Go Center
Bring a completed Early Admissions Form to Mrs. Ortiz
Testing: Satisfy TSI (Texas Success Initiative) testing requirements by meeting one of the following standards:Passing the TSI test Specific scores on SAT or ACTSee Mrs. Ortiz in Go Center for further information
Dual Credit Courses Cont. Pay tuition and textbook fees.
Approximately $400-$500 per class. If you are eligible for free and reduced
lunches, the college may assist with a fee waiver if offered.
Purchase or rent books, materials, and supplies for each college course.
Research colleges you are interested in and make sure you are taking courses that will help you with your future degree.
For JuniorsIntro to Psychology 2301Music Appreciation 1306
For SeniorsEnglish 1301 and 1302Biology 1411 and 1413Spanish 1411 and 1412
Math 1314 (college algebra)Economics 2301
Government 2305
Courses offered as dual credit with MWISD and Weatherford College
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.