It is the policy of the Gregory-Portland Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its programs and services.
District Title IX District 504 Coordinator Director of Special Assistant Education Superintendent 608 College Street 608 College Street Portland, Texas Portland, Texas 78374 78374
Es norma de Distrito Escolar Independiente de Gregory-Portland no discriminar por motives de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impendimento, en sus programas y servicios.
Procedures and policies within this guide are based on a standard school year and may need to be altered due to outside circumstances.
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Gregory-Portland Independent School District
Board of Trustees Victor Hernandez, Board President Rey Rojas, Board Vice President Carrie Gregory, Board Secretary Randy Eulenfeld Dean Atkinson Gilbert Cortinas Tim Flinn
Central Administration Dr. Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent Velma Soliz-Garcia, Assistant Superintendent Leslie Faught, Assistant Superintendent
Gregory-Portland High School Administration Kyde Eddleman, Principal Jay Cobb, Assistant Principal Anna London, Assistant Principal Jaclyn Vasquez, Assistant Principal Melba Franco, Testing Coordinator Dean of Instruction Gloria Dornak, Wildcat Learning Center Coordinator
Gregory-Portland High School Counselors Holli West, Lead Counselor Eileen Harley, Special Population Counselor Sandra Corpus, Counselor Catherine Teel, College and Career Readiness Counselor
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Gregory-Portland High School
Motto:
Challenging the leaders of tomorrow!
High School Mission:
To provide a challenging environment where all students will experience academic and cultural opportunities that result in creative, disciplined, and productive life-long learners with strong character and a commitment to community.
Intent of this guide:
The provisions and information set forth in this Course Description Guide are intended to be informational and not contractual in nature. The District hereby reserves and retains the right to amend, alter, change, delete, or modify any of the provisions of this guide at any time, from time to time, in any manner that the Administration or the Board of Trustees of the District deems to be in the best interest of the students of this District. The contents of this guide apply to all students and programs in the District and do not amend, abridge, or replace Board policies or administrative regulations established by the District.
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Students and Parents, Planning a four-year high school program is a serious undertaking. Although many of your courses will be determined by graduation requirements, you will still have many other choices to make during your years of school. The courses you select should be guided largely by your plans for the future. Will you continue your education at a university or at a technical college? Do you want to join the military? Do you want to learn a career skill in order to enter the full-time work force immediately after school? Are you thinking of entering a profession that requires many years of specialized education? The answers to these questions are extremely important for making decisions about your course selections for high school. Those answers should also be guided by your interests and abilities.
Gregory-Portland ISD offers you many ways to prepare for a productive adult life. The district’s high school provides a wide range of programs that prepare students for post-high school experiences: college, technical school, military service, full- time employment, and other areas. Included in this guide are not only the graduation requirements for each program, but also samples of graduation plans to determine which courses you can take for a variety of career plans. The Endorsement Area of Study section of this guide explains future career options in terms of interest areas and suggests courses and activities that will help you arrive at your goal in life. After the Endorsement Area of Study section, all G-PISD courses are listed and described with information about prerequisites and grade level placement. By planning wisely and following through on preparation, you can create a future in which you will be successful.
The information presented in this guide is specific to your graduation year. Be aware that this material is published early in the preceding school year and some changes in the procedure, policy, or course offerings may occur when required by Education Code, student interest, or teacher availability.
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Table of Contents Gregory Portland ISD Graduation Requirements ...... 10 Gregory Portland ISD Recommended Graduation Plan ...... 11 HB 5 Endorsement Areas of Study ...... 14 Prepare for Post-Graduation ...... 17 Grading System ...... 17 Credit Recovery ...... 18 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Qualifications ...... 19 Gifted and Talented ...... 19 Earning College Credit While in High School...... 19 College Entrance Testing ...... 21 ACT ...... 21 ASVAB ...... 22 PSAT/NSMQT ...... 22 SAT ...... 22 Making the Right Decisions ...... 22 High School Academic Plans ...... 22 College and Career Readiness ...... 23 Certificates and Licensures ...... 23 Programs of Study ...... 23 Special Education Services ...... 23 Section 504 Services ...... 23 General Course Descriptions...... 24 Minimum enrollment ...... 24 English Language Arts ...... 25 English Electives ...... 29 Mathematics ...... 31 Mathematics Electives ...... 33 Science ...... 37 Science Electives ...... 40 Social Studies ...... 47 Social Studies Electives ...... 51 Fine Arts – Visual Art ...... 54
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Fine Arts – Music ...... 57 Fine Arts – Theatre ...... 60 Health and Physical Education ...... 62 Journalism ...... 65 Languages Other Than English- German ...... 67 Languages Other Than English- Spanish ...... 69 Leadership ...... 71 Local Credit and Other Electives ...... 72 Speech ...... 74 Career and Technical – A ...... 77 Career and Technical – B ...... 80 Career and Technical – C ...... 81 Career and Technical – D ...... 85 Career and Technical – E ...... 86 Career and Technical – F ...... 87 Career and Technical – G ...... 88 Career and Technical – H ...... 89 Career and Technical – I ...... 89 Career and Technical – L ...... 91 Career and Technical – M ...... 92 Career and Technical – P ...... 93 Career and Technical – R ...... 98 Career and Technical – S ...... 100 Career and Technical – T ...... 101 Career and Technical – V ...... 102 Career and Technical – W ...... 103 Important Career and Technical Education information ...... 105 Trade and Industrial Education ...... 105 Sequence of Courses ...... 105 Employment Opportunities ...... 106 Glossary of Terms...... 107
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Gregory Portland ISD Graduation Requirements Foundation Plan: 26 Credits Total (G-PISD requires 26 credits, State of Texas requires 22 credits minimum) English Language Arts 4 credits: English I English II English III English IV Mathematics 4 credits: Algebra I Geometry 2 credits of Advanced Math Science 4 credits: Biology Chemistry or IPC 2 credits of Advanced Science Social Studies* 4 credits: World Geography and/or World History United States History United States Government (½ credit) Economics (½ credit) Additional Advanced Social Studies Languages Other than English 2 credits Physical Education 1 credit Electives 5 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Health ½ credit Professional Communications (speech) ½ credit Endorsements: 26 credits To earn any endorsement, a student must successfully complete 4 total credits in mathematics, including an advanced math course, and 4 total credits in science, including an advanced science. Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 credits To earn a distinguished level of achievement, a student must successfully complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, including four credits in science and four credits in mathematics, to include Algebra II. *Although a fourth credit in Social Studies is not required by the state, most colleges prefer both World Geography and World History credits on transcripts. Four credits in Social Studies is a district requirement for graduation.
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Gregory Portland ISD Recommended Graduation Plan Foundation Plan: 26 Credits Total (G-PISD requires 26 credits, State of Texas requires 22 credits minimum) English Language Arts 4 credits: English I English II English III English IV Mathematics 4 credits: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 1 credit of Advanced Math Science 4 credits: Biology Chemistry Physics 1 credit Advanced Science Social Studies* 4 credits: World Geography World History United States History United States Government (½ credit) Economics (½ credit) Languages Other than English 2 credits Physical Education 1 credit Electives 5 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Health ½ credit Professional Communications (speech) ½ credit Endorsements: 26 credits To earn any endorsement, a student must successfully complete 4 total credits in mathematics, including an advanced math course, and 4 total credits in science, including an advanced science. Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 credits To earn a distinguished level of achievement, a student must successfully complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, including four credits in science and four credits in mathematics, to include Algebra II. *Although a fourth credit in Social Studies is not required by the state, most colleges prefer both World Geography and World History credits on transcripts. Four credits in Social Studies is a district requirement for graduation.
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Special Education Graduation Options
Standard of Performance State Assessments Graduation Options for Students Eligibility for Receiving Special Education Special Services Education Services
Student satisfactorily completes STAAR Option: I terminate upon graduation Special Education services shall credit requirements for graduation at Foundation High School Plan the standard applicable to students in Satisfactory Performance + 1 or more endorsements general education. + Distinguished Level of Achievement + Performance Acknowledgements Student satisfactorily completes STAAR Option: I credit requirements for graduation at Foundation High School Plan the standard applicable to students in Participation Required Not eligible to earn an endorsement general education.
ARD/IEP Committee Course planning, including courses in determines if passing is endorsement areas, should be based on required. postsecondary goals and student strengths and interests.
Student satisfactorily completes STAAR Option: II a, b, c, d on September 1st. requirementslong as as the studentmeets age eligibility requirements isand not older than 21 ARD/IEP Committee shall determineneeded education credit requirements through courses, one or more of which contain Participation required Foundation High School Plan modified curriculum. Student must + 1 or more endorsements if student meets also successfully complete the ARD/IEP Committee eligibility criteria* student's IEP and meet one of four determines if passing is
conditions: (a) full-time employment required. *If modifications to endorsement courses plus self-help skills to maintain are needed, student will not be eligible to employment without need for earn an endorsement. Course planning, support from local school district; (b) including courses in endorsement areas, employability and self-help skills should be based on postsecondary goals and without need for direct ongoing student strengths and interests. support of local school district; (c) access to services outside of the responsibility of local school district; or (d) no longer meets age eligibility. Student satisfactorily completes STAAR Option: II a, b, c, d credit requirements through courses, Alternate II
one or more of which contain Foundation High School Plan al services after completion of credit modified curriculum. Student must + 1 or more endorsements if student meets also successfully complete the eligibility criteria* student's IEP and meet one of four conditions: (a) full-time employment *If modifications to endorsement courses plus self-help skills to maintain are needed, student will not be eligible to employment without need for earn an endorsement. Course planning, support from local school district; (b) including courses in endorsement areas, employability and self-help skills should be based on postsecondary goals and without need for direct ongoing student strengths and interests. support of local school district; (c) access to services outside of the Course planning, including courses in responsibility of local school district; endorsement areas, should be based on or (d) no longer meets age eligibility. postsecondary goals and student strengths & interests. *A student receiving modifications may graduate with an endorsement by completing all additional courses to satisfy the 26 credit requirement, complete endorsement courses without modifications, and pass no less than three out of five EOC assessments.
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A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on their diploma or transcript for outstanding performance on any of the following: Completing at least 12 hours of college academic courses, In bilingualism or biliteracy, On a college AP exam or IB exam, On the PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, or ACT, or For earning a nationally or internationally recognized industry certification.
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HB 5 Endorsement Areas of Study A student may earn an endorsement on the student’s diploma and transcript by successfully completing curriculum requirements for that endorsement adopted by the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education shall provide students with multiple options for earning each endorsement, including, to the greatest extent possible, coherent sequences of courses. The State Board of Education must permit a student to enroll in courses under more than one endorsement curriculum before the student’s junior year.
Each student entering grade nine in 2014-2015 and thereafter must indicate in writing an endorsement choice. Students must be allowed to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the one previously selected.
Endorsement Areas of Study STEM: Science (including Environmental Science) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology (including Computer Science) Math Engineering Advanced Mathematics Business and Industry Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Newspaper, or Public Speaking Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management and Administration Finance/Accounting Information Technology Manufacturing and Welding Process Technology Transportation and Logistics (Automotive Technology) Hospitality and Tourism (Culinary Arts) Public Services EMT Health Science Human Services JROTC Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Arts and Humanities Art Languages Other than English Music Theatre Social Studies/Political Science Multidisciplinary Studies Allows a student to complete: Four credits in the four core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies), Four credits in AP or DC in the four core subjects, or Four advanced courses from the same endorsement area in a coherent sequence or from different endorsement areas when students change their declared endorsement.
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Graduation Options for Students Entering High School Gregory-Portland High School curriculum offers courses taught at or above prescribed State and/or National Standards. Teachers provide instruction as outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and work to prepare students for the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams and Advanced Placement exams (when applicable). G-PISD will make every effort to support transfer students from out of state and from other Texas districts in receiving educational opportunities that ensure graduation with their age appropriate peers. Graduation Requirements You are encouraged to plan your personal graduation plan so that you graduate with 26 credits and meet your selected endorsement requirements. Also, if you plan to graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement and take fine arts and/or athletics/cheerleading for four years, it may mean that you graduate with more than 26 credits. It is very important that you consider the number of courses that you take during all four years of your high school experience. In addition, your senior year is an important year. More than likely, you are preparing to transition into college or technical training. Often, students minimize their senior year and forget that transitioning into college or technical school requires managing a full-load of courses. If you have completed all your high school graduation requirements, taking dual-credit or an AP course for college credit will likely make that transition to college more successful. State Testing and Requirements for Graduation In addition to successfully completing all course requirements, students must meet certain state testing requirements for graduation which are determined by the year in which a student begins high school. Students entering grade nine in 2011-2012 and later must meet STAAR requirements for graduation by meeting Satisfactory Performance on End-Of-Course (EOC) exams in English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Retest opportunities for students who fail to meet Satisfactory Performance, are provided three times during the year in spring (April/May), July, and December. For more information on the STAAR/EOC exam and TELPAS, please visit our assessment website at https://www.g-pisd.org/departments-services/testing. Graduation Ceremony There will be one formal graduation ceremony held in May. A fall graduate or a three-year graduate may participate in May graduation ceremonies. A fall graduate must notify the principal on or before March 1st of the spring semester of his/her intent to participate. Graduation Through Acceleration (Three-year Graduates) It is strongly recommended that students who wish to graduate through acceleration apply as early as possible in their high school career to facilitate appropriate planning. Therefore, students should apply no later than the end of the first nine weeks of their junior year with their counselor. Students must request an application from their counselor and receive approval. Graduation through acceleration may be accomplished by following district policy and completing graduation requirements through: a. normal academic-year coursework, b. credit by Exam without prior instruction (see School Board Policy EEJB and Student-Parent Handbook), c. summer school courses, and/or d. correspondence courses. Students will receive credit on transcripts for courses taken through these methods. Grades achieved will not be utilized to calculate the student’s GPA or class rank. Weighted or Dual Credit courses taken during the summer do not count in class rank or to calculate GPA. Please see your counselor regarding the early graduate scholarship. A student who has applied for early graduation may reverse that decision with written parent permission and principal approval.
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Graduation Requirements for Students Receiving Special Education Services Graduation Method I for Students Receiving Special Education Services a. A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a high school diploma if the student has satisfactorily completed the district’s least curriculum and credit requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education, including satisfactory performance on the exit-level assessment instrument (STAAR). b. A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a high school diploma if the student has satisfactorily completed the district’s least curriculum and credit requirements for graduation applicable to students in general education and has been exempted from the exit-level assessment instrument (STAAR). Graduation Method II for Students Receiving Special Education Services A student receiving special education services may graduate and be awarded a high school diploma if the student has satisfactorily completed the district’s least curriculum and credit requirements for graduation to the extent possible with modifications/substitutions only when it is determined necessary by the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee for the student to receive an appropriate education applicable to students in general education who have been exempted from the exit-level assessment instrument (STAAR). The ARD committee must also determine that the student has successfully completed the student’s individual education program (IEP) and has met one of the following conditions: a. Full-time employment, based on the student’s abilities and local employment opportunities, in addition to sufficient self-help skills to enable the student to maintain the employment without direct and ongoing educational support of the local school district. b. Demonstrated mastery of specific employability skills and self-help skills which do not require direct, ongoing educational support of the local school district. c. Access to services which are not within the legal responsibility of public education or employment educational options for which the student has been prepared by the academic program. Graduation Method III for Students Receiving Special Education Services The student no longer meets age eligibility requirements and has completed the requirements specified in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Note: For students who graduate through Graduation Method II A, B, or C, the ARD committee shall determine whether educational services will be resumed upon request of the student, as appropriate, so long as the student meets the age eligibility requirement. Graduation with a high school diploma under Graduation Method I A or B terminates a student’s eligibility for special education services. Parent and Student Information Regarding Schedule Changes For several reasons, it is important that students and parents carefully plan the course selections for each semester and year. Most importantly, students should question and explore the content of a course option before making and submitting a choice. Jumping from course to course during a semester interrupts the learning process and does not help students learn thoughtful decision-making, commitment, and perseverance. Secondly, master schedules are developed in the spring prior to the upcoming year. Selections during registration indicate how many teachers and sections will be needed for each course. This process allows administrators to plan and to hire for optimum academic excellence and success. When students are permitted to randomly change schedules, classes can become overcrowded and imbalanced. Many students can be affected. Even the most effective planning is compromised since it is very seldom that a one- course change impacts only one course. Careful selections benefit everyone. Thank you for being a crucial part of the high school educational team as everyone works together for academic excellence. Registration o Parent and student informational meetings will be held during spring registration. o Students will be guided through course selection during registration. o Students who do not submit a registration form will have a schedule arranged for them by their counselor according to their academic needs and/or graduation plan.
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Add/Drop Date o A course selection verification form will be mailed to each student at the completion of registration. o A student who does not submit a change to the course select verification form by the add/drop date will not be eligible for a course selection change. o Only course selection changes pertaining to graduation plans and/or computer errors will be addressed during the following year. Add Schedule Change Process o Schedule changes that are requested after the add/drop date and that only affect core classes may be addressed. o Schedule change requests for elective classes will not be considered after the add/drop date. o After conferencing with the student’s teacher, the student and/or parents may make an application with the counselor. o Student graduation date may change. Prepare for Post-Graduation Always choose the courses which are most rigorous and challenging for you. High school is not just something you have to get through. It is the foundation for post-secondary education and your future career. It is not too early to start thinking of colleges, universities, and/or trade or technical schools which you would like to attend. The high school counselors will help you in your search. See your counselor for further information. 9th Grade: Select an Endorsement based on interest and results from Career Cruising profile. Get to know your counselor by signing in on the form provided in the counseling office. Visit the counseling office and library to discover available resources. Take advantage of meeting college representatives when they visit GPHS, attend Coastal Bend College Night, take the PSAT, and begin to develop a list of all your activities, awards, and honors (a student résumé). 10th Grade: Continue gathering college and career information. Utilize career and interest software in the counseling office. Validate and/or update your endorsement. Plan to take the TSI test when administered in January for all sophomores. Apply for summer college programs for high school students and participate in summer enrichment activities. Share your interests and concerns about college with your parents and your counselor. Take the PSAT. Add to your student résumé. See your counselor about procedures for applying to military academies if interested. 11th Grade: Validate and/or update your endorsement. Take the PSAT in October. Take the ACT or SAT in spring or early summer. If not exempt, take the TSI if planning on taking any dual credit courses. If possible, visit some of the college campuses you are considering attending. Talk to college students and ask them questions about college. Visit the counseling office. See your counselor about procedures for applying to military academies if interested. Update your résumé. Spend time planning and writing essays for college admissions. 12th Grade: Validate and/or update your endorsement. Repeat college entrance exams if scores need to be increased and take the TSI test if not exempt. Narrow down your list of colleges; keep in mind costs, admissions requirements, academic offerings, your interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Meet Deadlines! Apply for scholarships for which you qualify listed in the Senior Guidance Newsletter, on the internet, and from other available sources found in the counseling office. Meet Deadlines! Complete and submit at least two or three applications to schools for which you meet the entrance requirements. Complete your résumé and give a copy to your counselor. Complete the FASFA (Financial Aid Application) as soon after October 1 as possible.
Grading System A minimum semester average of seventy percent (70%) is required in order to receive credit in a course; however, both passing and failing grades are used in computing grade point average. In a one credit course, the first and second semester averages are averaged together to give the student the opportunity to receive full credit even with one failing semester grade.
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A student's cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is figured by averaging each semester's grades. Credit for an individual semester shall be earned by a student who earns a passing grade for one semester but whose combined grade for the two semesters is lower than 70. In this circumstance, the student shall be required to retake only the semester in which the failing grade was earned. Credit for both semesters of a two-semester course shall be earned by a student when the combined grade for the two semesters is a 70 or higher even if the grade earned in one semester is lower than a 70. When Level 4 (AP, dual credit courses that have a TSI admission requirement where two categories require a level 2 or higher, and other courses designated) weighted courses are taken, each of those course semester grades is multiplied by 1.2, and the weighted average is used to figure the GPA for that semester. When Level 3 (eligible courses are Level III and Level IV CTE courses) weighted courses are taken, each of those course semester grades is multiplied by 1.15, and the weighted average is used to figure the GPA for that semester. When Level 2 weighted courses are taken, each of those course semester grades is multiplied by 1.1, and the weighted average is used to figure the GPA for that semester. Weighting of AP, Advanced, Dual Credit, or any course designated as a weighted course is awarded only when a student completes the full semester of a one-semester course or both semesters of a two-semester course. Credit Recovery Learning Lab (Odyssey), Alternative Education Courses (WLC), courses identified as acceleration courses, zero-hour, night school, credit by examination (with or without prior instruction), summer school, courses not recognized by TEA, courses taken at the college or university campus for college credit only, courses taken at the junior high campus, and correspondence course grades are not weighted and are not used in computing GPA. Promotion Standards/Grade Level Certification Credits earned determine how a student is classified as of September 1 for that entire school year. In addition to credits, students must meet minimum expectations (passing standards) for all state assessments (example: End of Course (EOC) or State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) or an alternative assessment for graduation. Credits required for grade level classification: Grade 9 0-5.5 credits Grade 10 minimum of 6-11.5 credits and entering at least second year in an accredited high school Grade 11 minimum of 12-18.5 credits and entering at least third year in an accredited high school Grade 12 minimum of 19+ credits and entering at least fourth year in an accredited high school OR has completed the early graduation application process
The required course load for each student is seven courses. A senior, with nineteen credits and administrative and parental approval, may be excused first and/or seventh or sixth and/or seventh. Credit Recovery Gregory-Portland High School utilizes a Credit Recovery Learning Lab (Odyssey) as a credit recovery program. The goals of the program are to: increase the number of students who graduate on time with their age peers, increase the number of students earning credits in required curriculum areas, increase the number of students graduating from high school, and keep students on track for a four-year graduation. To achieve these goals, the high school has adopted a program model that creates an alternative to repeating a traditional course, utilizes instructional technology, and encourages staff and student interaction. Using criteria established by a high school committee, the counselors adjust the student’s schedule to allow time to attend the lab.
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Non-Traditional Setting G-PISD offers an option for a non-traditional learning center so that all students will have an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and prepare for post-high school life. Please see a high school counselor or administrator to determine if the alternative learning center is an option for you.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Qualifications To be eligible for valedictorian and salutatorian, the following criteria shall be met:
1. The student must have completed four years of high school. 2. The student must have been enrolled continuously at Gregory-Portland High School for the four semesters preceding graduation and must be eligible to graduate at the end of the spring semester. 3. A minimum of ten advanced courses must be taken and credit earned during the four years of high school. 4. Valedictorian and salutatorian must be a candidate for the Distinguished Level of Achievement Program. The student meeting criteria (1-4) and achieving the highest GPA will be named valedictorian. The student meeting criteria (1-4) and achieving the second highest GPA will be named salutatorian.
Gifted and Talented Gregory-Portland Independent School District’s Gifted/Talented Education Program provides an array of learning opportunities that are commensurate with the abilities of gifted and talented (GT) students, emphasizing accelerated and enriched content in language arts, math, science, and social studies. Identified GT students are provided a learning environment that allows for independent study, group work with peers of comparative ability, and group work with peers who represent a heterogeneous population. At Gregory-Portland High School, GT students receive differentiated instruction through Advanced and AP courses in the four core academic areas. Differentiation is outlined by the classroom teacher through classroom instruction, assignments, grouping, material, and/or grading techniques. Students may be nominated for the GT program by teachers, parents, counselors, librarians, administrators, or community members. Nomination may also be made by peers or students may self-nominate. Nominations for the GT program take place in March of each school year. For more information, please contact your campus guidance counselor.
Earning College Credit While in High School Advanced: Students can prepare for future college work and Advanced Placement courses by taking Advanced courses in high school. Advanced courses shall provide activities to accelerate and expand the regular course. These courses offer students the opportunities to master skills and strategies that will help them in Advanced Placement course participation. Students who participate in Advanced sections are expected to practice good study skills, work independently, and appreciate the challenge of an accelerated pace of curriculum, in-depth learning, product development, and provide above grade level responses. Each course has specific requirements which will include such components as projects, summer reading, homework, and research. Students are expected to maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain in Advanced and AP courses. Failure to meet these requirements will result in academic probation. Please see the GPHS Student-Parent Handbook for additional information. Note: Students taking Advanced courses are not exempt from No Pass/No play requirements, except for Precalculus designated as an ‘honor’s course’ as per TEC section 33.081(d-1).
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Advanced Placement Program The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools, colleges, and universities. For students who are willing and able to apply themselves to college-level studies, the AP Program enriches their secondary and post-secondary school experiences. It also provides the means for colleges to grant credit, placement, or both to students who have applied themselves successfully. Students should elect to participate in AP courses based on their preparation for such a course, their willingness and ability to meet its academic challenges, and the time he/she is willing to devote. After the completion of the AP courses, students are given the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. Current testing registration occurs in early fall. Please refer to the College Board website and/or the Testing Coordinator for details. All students taking AP courses are expected to take the AP exam for the course. The fee for this exam is approximately $100.00 and is the responsibility of the student. For payment assistance, please see the counselor. AP teachers have had extensive training in the course design, which remains consistent throughout the United States. Teachers are not allowed latitude in the high academic standards of the course. Therefore, students must be willing to meet the challenges as presented by these college level courses. Note: Students taking AP courses are exempt from No Pass/No play requirements as per TEC section 33.081(d-1). Dual Credit Program: The dual credit program is designed to provide students an opportunity for greater academic challenge and to reward these students by granting college credit and high school graduation credit concurrently. The dual credit program encourages a wise use of time while offering a considerable savings in money when compared to earning the same credit at a traditional college away from home. Dual credit courses are college-level academic or technical courses taken by high school students for which they receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously. Students and parents are responsible for meeting admission procedures set by the Institution of Higher Education providing the particular course or courses. Please note: Since policies, procedures, and grading guidelines are set by the Institution of Higher Education, G-PHS does not have control over these procedures. These procedures include: Provide qualifying placement scores from college entrance exams, Complete both required applications for enrollment, the dual credit enrollment application that must be approved by a counselor and the principal, and the Apply Texas application, Adhere to all college admission deadlines, Complete all course billing requirements by set deadlines through the institution of higher learning, and Purchase necessary textbooks and supplies. Dual Credit college courses may be offered via online, onsite, and/or at participating colleges. This may include instruction being provided by a Del Mar professor or G-P High School staff member. There will be a mandatory parent meeting each spring that will provide information as to course availability, deadline information, and mode of delivery. The Institute of Higher Education grants credit when: 1. Course requirements are met, and 2. The student’s final transcript is received showing the date of his/her high school graduation. Note: Letter grades issued by the institution of higher learning will be translated into numerical grades in accordance with 19 TAC 75.191. Numerical grades earned in dual credit will become a part of the student’s permanent high school record and will be included on the official academic achievement record (transcript). It is imperative that the Institution of Higher Learning website be checked for drop deadlines. Dropping a dual credit course in high school will not count as one of the six allowed college drops. Students dropping a dual credit course will not be allowed to enroll in a similar AP course. Dropped courses could have an impact on financial aid eligibility, and failed courses affect college GPA.
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When planning to attend college, the student must request the transcript from the Institute of Higher Education registrar be sent to the college they are planning to attend. Students are responsible for inquiring about the transferability of courses, scholarship implications, and admission status implications as they apply for future college enrollment. Dropping a course later in a term could impact the school’s ability to place the student in an appropriate course at the high school campus and may require online coursework to complete the credit instead of in a regular classroom. Note: Students taking Dual credit courses are exempt from No Pass/No play requirements as per TEC section 33.081(d-1). Texas Virtual School Network The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) is a state-led initiative for online learning authorized by Education Code Chapter 30A. A student has the option, with certain limitations, to enroll in a course offered through the TxVSN to earn course credit for graduation. In limited circumstances, a student in grade 8 may also be eligible to enroll in a course through the TxVSN. Depending on the TxVSN course in which a student enrolls, the course may be subject to the “no pass, no play” rules. In addition, for a student who enrolls in a TxVSN course for which an end-of-course (EOC) assessment is required, the student must still take the corresponding EOC assessment, and the requirements related to the incorporation of the EOC score into the student’s final course grade and the implications of these assessments on graduation apply to the same extent as they apply to traditional classroom instruction.
College Entrance Testing Many colleges and universities require an entrance examination as a part of the college application process. There are two entrance examinations in predominant use at present. These are the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT). College entrance testing measures the kind of reasoning skills needed for college by assessing how students apply what they have learned in school. Colleges and universities use these scores as one of the many factors in admissions decisions. Colleges also consider the rigor of high school courses. The best preparation is for students to take challenging academic courses and to read and write widely. It is the student’s responsibility to determine which test is required by their college of choice. Registration information is available in the counselor’s office. Students are strongly encouraged to take college entrance tests before the end of their junior year. Plan ahead! Registration deadlines may be as much as 5 weeks prior to test dates! ACT Students register and retrieve scores online at act.org. The content of the ACT currently requires: English: Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills. Writing (optional, required by many colleges/universities): Students will be asked to write an essay. Mathematics: Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of Grade 12. Reading: Measures reading comprehension. Science: Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences.
Anticipated testing dates (not offered at the GPHS campus) can be found at act.org.
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ASVAB The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work. It is a free test, intended for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, developed by the Department of Defense to help high school students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. PSAT/NSMQT In order to assist students in making college preparations, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is taken and administered only in October. In the junior year, the PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Freshman and sophomore students may register for practice. Testing fee is $20. Test date can be found at collegeboard.org. SAT Students register and retrieve scores online at collegeboard.org. The content of the SAT currently contains: Writing (optional, required by many colleges/universities): Students will be asked to write an essay. Math: The math section includes Algebra II topics, such as exponential growth, absolute value, and functional notation, and emphasizes other topics such as linear functions, manipulations with exponents, and properties of tangent lines. Critical Reading: The critical reading section includes shorter reading passages along with long reading passages. Sentence-completion questions are also included in this section.
Anticipated testing dates can be found at collegeboard.org.
TSI (Texas Success Initiative)
The purpose of the TSI examination is to assess a student’s academic ability in order to correctly identify the appropriate course sequence for students as they enter college. The TSI assessment will determine preparation level for the subjects of reading, math, and writing. Students are required to score at college readiness levels on the TSI in order to enroll in academic dual credit courses. All sophomore students will be given the opportunity to take the TSI free of charge. The TSI assessment will be administered at G-PHS. Details about TSI testing can be found on our website at https://www.g-pisd.org/departments-services/testing.
Making the Right Decisions
High School Academic Plans Gregory-Portland Independent School District, parents, teachers, and our community are heavily invested in the success of all G-PISD students. Whether a student’s goal after graduating from high school is to go on to college, technical school, the military, or begin a career, G-PISD will support students in creating a plan that helps them achieve that goal.
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G-PISD encourages students to take ownership of their success in high school. Career Cruising and Skyward are the online systems G-PHS has chosen to assist students with high school course selection. All schedules will be reviewed by the campus guidance counselors. At times, a situation will arise where a course is not offered during a semester due to interest or procedural change at the state level; therefore, students may find an updated or slightly altered course schedule when they return in August for the new school year. College and Career Readiness Career and Technology Education courses allow students to use academic knowledge and problem-solving skills while acquiring occupationally specific skills as part of their high school curriculum. As technology has enhanced access, variety, and exchange of information, completion of high school may not follow the traditional route to postsecondary institutions. The state of Texas implemented career and technology education as a means to expand and achieve competency-based learning. Various types of programs are offered: laboratory program courses, practicums, internships, and a variety of courses centered on industry and technology. Certificates and Licensures Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and licensures, leading to either more specialized instruction in a given field or a leap forward on the path to postsecondary education. Industry certifications are gaining importance in the business world as evidence of skill attainment. Earning a certificate gives students a sense of accomplishment, a highly valued professional credential, and increased employability. Industry certifications have been aligned with the Career Pathways. The district strives to continue consultations with local business and industry to determine which certifications or licenses would be most sought after by area employees. Programs of Study The Programs of Study approach in selection of high school courses of study brings associated courses and fields of career interest together. By choosing a program to follow, students have the opportunity to explore areas of interest and gain a foundation in specific fields of study, assisting them in preparation for postsecondary opportunities. Special Education Services G-PISD has the responsibility to provide educational and related services to eligible students in the least restrictive environment appropriate to meet the needs of each individual student. G-PISD will ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in educational programs and activities with students who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. If a student has, or is suspected of having, a disability and requires specialized services, then parents, teachers, administrators, or any other district employee should contact a campus counselor for information concerning the special education referral process. Skills may be attained through special education accommodations, modifications, or instruction and related services as determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. The ARD Committee shall determine the appropriate instructional setting for each student who receives special education services, and these shall be specified in the student’s IEP. Section 504 Services Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and assures that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to non-disabled students. Section 504 and the ADA cover three types of students: (1) those who have an impairment, (2) those who have a record of an impairment, and (3) those who are regarded as having an impairment. Parents, teachers, administrators, or any other district employee(s) who know of or suspect a student may have a disability or require special services should contact the campus Section 504 Coordinator for information regarding evaluation and services.
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General Course Descriptions The following course descriptions are not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Gregory-Portland High School. The intent of this course description guide and the information contained within is to support students as they transition into the House Bill 5 graduation plan. If you would like to review all available courses electronically, the full Gregory-Portland High School Course Description Guide is available at http://g-pisd.org/gphs. We also have a CTE Program of Study Guide that will provide additional information about our programs, which can be found on our website. Minimum enrollment Courses are offered based on the interest of students and the availability of staff. All courses available require a minimum enrollment of ten students for the course to be offered during the school year. Courses which do not meet this requirement may be dropped by administrative decisions.
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English Language Arts In keeping with district-wide curriculum alignment, each grade level focuses on specific language skills. All English courses integrate language, literature, composition, vocabulary, and reading skills. Students will use oral and written communication to develop cultural and personal awareness.
English I Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 9 PEIMS # 03220100 Course # 1001 (Adaptive PEIMS # 03220107) Course # 1450 (Applied) Course # ??? (Adaptive)
Prerequisite: None All levels of English I focus on universal themes in short stories, novels, drama, and poetry. Students will also focus on expository essays and fundamental literary devices. In composition, students will focus on writing thesis statements and organizing multi-paragraph papers using proper grammatical conventions.
English I Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 9 PEIMS # 03220100 Level 2 Weighted Course # 1020 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Intensive course enrollment in grade 8 or a 90 or higher average in 8th grade Reading Language Arts course Advanced English students read extensively outside of the classroom and complete additional research. They are working in preparation towards taking Advanced Placement courses and acquiring vocabulary through SAT lists. Assignments include reading to be completed outside of the course and a summer reading project. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest in English.
English I for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03200600 Course # 1540 Prerequisite: none The English I for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL I) Course is for students whose first language is other than English. The native language serves as the foundation for English language acquisition. Cognitive skills transfer from one language to another, and students literate in their first language will apply these skills and other academic proficiencies to the second language. High school students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. An emphasis is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students will read extensively in multiple genres from world literature such as reading selected stories, dramas, novels, and poetry originally written in English or translated to English from oriental, classical Greek, European, African, South American, and North American cultures. Students interpret the possible influences of historical context on a literary work.
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English II Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 10 PEIMS # 03220200 Course # 1100 (Adaptive PEIMS # 03220207) Course # 1460 (Applied) Course # ???
Prerequisite(district): English I Students study literature across a variety of genres. Students will be able to write multi-paragraph essays, propose research questions, draw original conclusions, and make effective oral presentations using proper grammatical conventions.
English II Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 10 PEIMS # 03220200 Level 2 Weighted Course # 1120 Prerequisite: English I (district), Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Highly recommended to have taken English I Advanced, recommended 90 or above in English I/English I Advanced, approached or higher on the English I EOC In addition to meeting the curriculum for English II, students will also learn cultural literacy, SAT vocabulary, and analogies. Students write a variety of multi-paragraph essays and creatively write. Students must be capable of independent research and will present information through a variety of medias. Assignments include reading outside of class and a summer reading assignment. This course is designed for students with a strong interest in English.
English II for Speakers of Other Languages Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03200700 Course # 1550 Prerequisite: none The English II for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL II) Course is for students whose first language is other than English. The native language serves as the foundation for English language acquisition. Cognitive skills transfer from one language to another, and students literate in their first language will apply these skills and other academic proficiencies to the second language. High school students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. An emphasis is placed on persuasive forms of writing such as logical arguments, expressions of opinion, and personal forms of writing. Students will read extensively in multiple genres from world literature such as reading selected stories, dramas, novels, and poetry originally written in English or translated to English from oriental, classical Greek, European, African, South American, and North American cultures. Students interpret the possible influences of historical context on a literary work.
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English III Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 11 PEIMS # 03220300 Course # 1200 Course # 1470 (Applied) Prerequisite(district): English I Recommendation: English II Students will study American fiction and nonfiction while connecting the literature to historical and political events. Students will evaluate expository and information texts. By focusing on analysis and research, students will create powerful persuasive essays while using proper grammatical conventions.
English III Advanced Placement: Language and Composition Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 11 PEIMS # A3220100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 1220 Prerequisite(district): Advanced/AP Contract, English I Recommendation: English II, English I and English II Advanced and/or an average above 90 in a regular English class, approached or higher on English II EOC This course is designed for the advance student who read above grade-level and has mastered the skills taught in earlier English classes. Students will learn and use advanced writing and rhetorical techniques to produce error-free MLA documented papers. Students will write a variety of expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive papers and analyze American literature and philosophy. Assignments will include reading outside of class and a summer assignment. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
English IV Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 12 PEIMS # 03220400 Course # 1300 Course # 1480 (Applied) Prerequisite(district): English I Recommendation: English II, English III Students will study literature with an emphasis on British and Western fiction where students will examine the relationship between history and literature. Students will continue to hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing the reoccurrence of human problems faced in literature. Students will continue to refine their writing skills by producing a variety of multi-media presentations.
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English IV Advanced Placement: Literature and Composition Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 12 PEIMS # A3220200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 1310 Prerequisite(district): Advanced/AP Contract, English I Recommendation: English II, English III Advanced Placement and/or a score of 90 or higher in English III, approached or higher on the English I and English II EOC exams This course is recommended for the senior student seeking college credit by examination. Students will use advanced methods of literary analysis while building a knowledge base of essential literature in preparation for the transition to college. Students will continue to hone their oral and written communication skills. Assignments will include reading outside of class and a summer assignment. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
English IV Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: Recommended 12 PEIMS # 03220400 Level 4 Weighted Course # 1320 Prerequisite(district): must meet all dual credit requirements, English I ENGL 1301 (fall): This course is an intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis will be placed on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Students will focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. ENGL 1302 (spring): This course is an intensive study of and practice in strategies and techniques for developing research- based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis will be placed on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods, critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts, systematic evaluation, synthesis and documentation of information sources, and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
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English Electives ** In accordance with Section 28.014 of the Texas Education Code, each school district is required to partner with at least one institution of higher education to develop and provide college preparatory courses in English language arts. This course will be available free of charge to students. Students may qualify for this course based on performance on coursework, a college entrance exam, or the TSI. Eligible students will be contacted by the counseling office and provided information on the benefits of enrollment. College Preparatory Course English Language Arts Credit: 1 Grade: 12 PEIMS # CP110100 Course # 1350 Prerequisite: See counselor This year-long course is designed to help prepare students for college-level courses. As such, students will learn to apply critical reading strategies for organizing, summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating college-level readings. Students will also learn to write effective, logical essays utilizing textual support to develop reading comprehension strategies and to analyze, synthesize, and make value judgements using critical thinking. Students must meet all syllabus requirements to receive credit. Credit recovery options are not permitted for this course.
Creative Writing Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03221200 Course # 1700 Prerequisite: none Creative writing is a course to guide students interested in improving their writing. The students will create professional college and community service resumes, professional biographies, and college admission essays. Students will also create short stories, creative non-fiction, poetry, and screen writing for their portfolios. The students will read professional works (short stories and poems from published writers) to learn literary models and elements of literature (literary devices such as irony and character foils). Students will be required to create original content for the class using the techniques learned from lecture and discussion. The students will submit their original work to a workshop round table where their original work will be reviewed by their peers.
Independent Studies Humanities Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10-12) PEIMS # 03221600 Course # 4230 Prerequisite: Admission to the Humanities is limited to students who apply and are accepted. See Mr. Schuetz for application. Humanities students are expected to prepare and participate in TFA, U.I.L., and NFC contests. This course is designed for the student who would like to work daily to hone their skills in the academic U.I.L. contests and in the competitive debate and speech events. Each student is expected to participate in competitive tournaments in debate, speech, and U.I.L. academic events. Research projects may be prepped as well. Students will be given the opportunity to compete in the Forensic Association and the National Forensics League circuits and can earn entry to the national speech tournament. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Practical Writing Skills Credit: .5-1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03221300 Course # 1680 Prerequisite: Committee determination This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, the reading comprehension of informational text, and the effective use of vocabulary. Evaluation of students’ own writing as well as the writing of peers ensures students completing this course are able to analyze and evaluate writing.
Reading I Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9 PEIMS # 03270700 Course # 1030 Prerequisite: Committee determination Reading I offers students reading instruction to successfully navigate academic demands as well as attain life-long literacy skills with specific instruction in word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and fluency. Reading I provides students an opportunity to read with competence, confidence, and understanding. Students learn how traditional and electronic texts are organized and how authors choose language for effect. All of these strategies are applied in instructional-level texts that cross the content areas.
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Mathematics Algebra I Credit: 1 Grade: 9 PEIMS # 03100500 Course # 2640 (Adaptive PEIMS # 03100507) Course # 2230 (Applied) Course # ???
Prerequisite: None The course goals are to develop preciseness of language and skills in algebraic manipulations, to develop reading, to show use and applications of algebra in problem solving, and to prepare students for the end of course exam.
Algebra I Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9 PEIMS # 03100500 Level 2 Weighted Course # 2650 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: A minimum average of 85 in Pre-Algebra, passed 8th grade Math STAAR with a meets or higher This course is designed for the outstanding mathematics student. Course content will be presented at an accelerated rate with greater emphasis on solving word problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of Mathematics. Students will need a strong foundation in prior mathematics instruction.
Geometry Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03100700 Course # 2680 Course # 2240 (Applied) Prerequisite: Algebra I This course will enable students to develop a logical pattern of thinking with the use of geometric figures such as triangles, parallelograms, circles, prisms, cones, and spheres. A good understanding of arithmetic and algebra are essential to the mastery of the concepts presented.
Geometry Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03100700 Level 2 Weighted Course # 2690 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Algebra 1 Advanced, students with a strong foundation in prior mathematics instruction, a minimum average of 75 in Algebra I Advanced, a minimum average of 85 in Algebra 1, or a previous teacher recommendation are strong recommended for students enrolling in this course, passed EOC with a meets or higher This course is designed for the outstanding mathematics student. Subject matter will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on problem-solving and solid geometry. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of mathematics.
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Algebra II Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03100600 Course # 2660 Course # 2250 (Applied) Prerequisite: Algebra I This course emphasizes a thorough understanding of the structure of algebra and development of competent skill levels in an algebraic operation. Main areas of study for this course include the complex number system, coordinate geometry, relations and function, and problem solving. This course prepares student for success in advanced math courses.
Algebra II Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03100600 Level 2 Weighted Course # 2670 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Algebra I Advanced or Algebra I and Geometry, students will need a strong foundation in prior mathematics instruction, a minimum average of 75 in Algebra I Advanced, a minimum average of 85 in Algebra I, or recommendation from a previous teacher This course is designed for the outstanding mathematics student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on word problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of mathematics.
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Mathematics Electives Accounting II Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13016700 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9760 Prerequisite: Accounting I Extend your knowledge of basic accounting and managerial decision making. Produce and analyze financial reports. Capture all details necessary to satisfy the needs of a business: managerial, financial reporting, projection, analysis, and tax reporting.
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03102510 Course # 3040 Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II AQR is a math course that follows Algebra II and fulfills the state requirement for a fourth year of math. It can be taken as an alternative to Precalculus or as an elective to accompany or follow Precalculus. It builds on, reinforces, and extends what students have learned in their prior math courses and covers a range of interesting topics including understanding credit, debt, investments, statistics in the media, and managing data utilizing technology.
Algebraic Reasoning Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03102540 Course # 3050 Course # 2220 (Applied) Prerequisite: Algebra I; committee determination Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics knowledge gained in Kindergarten through 8th grade math and Algebra I. Students will continue with the development of mathematical reasoning related to algebraic understandings and processes while deepening their foundation for studies in subsequent mathematics courses.
Calculus AB Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3100101 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2750 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Students will need a strong foundation in prior mathematics instruction, a minimum average of 75 in Precalculus Advanced, a minimum average of 85 in Precalculus, or a previous teacher recommendation are recommended for students enrolling in this course The major topics for Calculus AB are differential and integral calculus including such as limits, continuity, derivatives of elementary functions, velocity and acceleration in linear motion, techniques of integration, area between curves, volumes of solids of known cross-sections, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. This course if recommended for college-bound students. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
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Calculus BC Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 12 PEIMS # A3100102 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2780 Prerequisite: Precalculus, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: successful completion of Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Precalculus Advanced with a minimum average of a 95 Calculus BC includes all Calculus AB topics PLUS L’Hopital’s Rule, integration by parts, calculus involving parametric, polar, and vector functions, more application of derivatives, more applications of integrals, more techniques of anti-differentiation, polynomial approximations, and series. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. This course is recommended for college-bound students.
Calculus I Dual Credit (online only) (Independent Study in Mathematics - second time taken) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03102501 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2760 Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra II Advanced, must meet all dual credit requirements MATH 2413 This course focuses on limits, continuity, differentiation with applications, integration, definite integral with properties, and applications of integration. This course requires a one-hour lab.
College Algebra Dual Credit (online only) (Independent Study in Mathematics – first time taken) Credit: 1 (1 period) Grade: recommended 12 PEIMS # 03102500 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2790 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Geometry, Algebra II MATH 1314 Students will learn the fundamentals of algebra, including inequalities, functions, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, determinants, and potentially binomial thereon or progressions.
**In accordance with Section 28.014 of the Texas Education Code, each school district is required to partner with at least one institution of higher education to develop and provide college preparatory courses in mathematics. This course will be available free of charge to students. Students may qualify for this course based on performance on coursework, a college entrance exam, or the TSI. Eligible students will be contacted by the counseling office and provided information on the benefits of enrollment.
College Preparatory Course Mathematics Credit: 1 Grade: 12 PEIMS # CP111200 Course # 3030 Prerequisite: See counselor This course is designed to be a full-year course that prepares students for success in entry-level college courses and/or success on the TSI Assessment. Preparatory Mathematics is a rigorous course that will include student learning outcomes in the following areas: elementary algebra and functions, intermediate algebra and functions, geometry and measurement, data analysis, statistics, and probability. Students must meet all syllabus requirements to receive credit. Credit recovery options are not available for this course.
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Elementary Statistical Methods Dual Credit (online only) (Statistics) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # 03102530 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2800 Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II, must meet all dual credit requirements MATH 1342 Students will learn frequency distributions, measures of location, variation, probability-basic rules, concepts of random variables and their distributions (including binomial and normal), and statistical inference including confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, p-values, and an introduction to linear regression.
Financial Mathematics Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13018000 Course # 7037 Prerequisite: Algebra I In this course, students explore personal money management such as banking, taxes, loans, credit cards, and investments while applying critical thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors. This course relies heavily on the usage of Microsoft Excel to calculate important financial data. This course satisfies one of the four required math credits for graduation.
Independent Study in Mathematics I, II Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03102500, 03102501 Course # 3000,3010 Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II, application This course is designed to prepare students for mathematics competitions including U.I.L. Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics. Students are required to learn to use the HP RPN calculators. Emphasis is placed on number theory and problem solving. Extensive practice time outside of the classroom is required, as is attendance at U.I.L. competitions on Saturdays throughout the year. Students who compete successfully may qualify for scholarships from TMSCA and/or U.I.L. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Industrial Math Continuing Education (Mathematical Models) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03102400 Course # 2745 Prerequisite: Algebra I, must meet all dual credit requirements TECM 1301: This class focuses on math skills applicable to industrial occupations and includes fractions, decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, problem solving techniques for equations, and ratio/proportion application.
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Mathematical Models with Application Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03102400 Course # 2720 Prerequisite: Algebra I In this course, students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, to model information, and to solve problems from various disciplines. Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. Students use mathematical models from algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and connections amount these to solve problems from a wide variety of advanced applications in both mathematical and nonmathematical situations.
Plane Trigonometry Dual Credit (online only) (Independent Study in Mathematics – third time taken) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # 03102502 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2795, 2796 Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II, must meet all dual credit requirements MATH 1316 Students will analyze trigonometric functions, identities, height and distance, equations involving trigonometric functions, solutions of trials, area, vectors and their basic applications, and inverse functions.
Precalculus Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03101100 Course # 2700 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II This course places an emphasis on the function concept and exploring and developing mathematical skills in the topics of trigonometry, advanced algebra, and analytic geometry. Students study a variety of mathematical concepts and analyze the relationships between them as well as further develop their problem-solving skills. This course is required for students who intend to take Calculus. This course is recommended for college-bound students and students who will be pursuing certain technical fields or coursework.
Precalculus Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03101100 Level 2 Weighted Course # 2710 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Students need a strong foundation in prior mathematics instruction, a minimum average of 75 in Algebra II Advanced or a minimum average of 85 in Algebra II is recommended for students enrolling in this course This course develops the central ideas, concepts, formulas, and problem-solving techniques essential to understanding the foundation of Calculus. Emphasis will be placed on the function concept as well as many important concepts in trigonometry, advanced algebra, and analytic geometry. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of mathematics. This course is recommended for the college-bound student.
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Robotics II Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13037050 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9634 Prerequisite: Robotics I This course is designed for the very outstanding STEM student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on real world problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of STEM fields. In Robotics II, students will apply academic skills learned in the previous course to implement designs for real world problems in a project-based environment through the engineering design process. The course will focus heavily in prior knowledge from other STEM courses. Students will design prototypes and use simulation software to test the applications of their designs. Students will work in groups to build and test increasingly more complex mobile robots, culminating in an end-of-semester robotics contest. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Statistics Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3100200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 2770 Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra II Advanced, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Precalculus This course will introduce students to statistical concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will explore data and make use of graphical and numerical techniques to study patterns and departures from patterns. Using probability as a tool, students will anticipate and model data distribution to obtain statistical inferences and conclusions from data. Students may concurrently enroll in Precalculus Advanced. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. This course is recommended for the college-bound student. Science Biology Credit: 1 Grade: 9-11 PEIMS # 03010200 Course # 3140 (Adaptive PEIMS # 03010207) Course # ???
Prerequisite: None Biology is an introductory level course focusing on the major concepts in biology and their application in our society. The topics explored during this yearlong course include taxonomy, cell biology, evolution, ecology, genetics, and biotechnology. This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation and conceptual understanding of biology to prepare them for a variety of other advanced science electives. This course is also designed to provide a strong foundation in biological concepts to prepare students for the biology end-of-course exam.
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Biology Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-11 PEIMS # 03010200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3150 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: passed the eighth grade Science STAAR exam and earned a minimum average of 80% in an advanced eighth grade science course Advanced Biology is developed as a course for the academically gifted or college bound student. This advanced course takes the concepts of biology and expands them to include an in-depth study of evolution, ecology, cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology in order to prepare students for future Advanced Placement studies as well as prepare students to take a full range of other advanced science courses. This course is also designed to provide advanced knowledge of biology concepts to prepare students for the biology end-of-course exam.
Chemistry Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03040000 Course # 3200 Prerequisite: One high school science credit, Algebra I This is a lab course that emphasizes a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, energy transformation during physical and chemical changes, atomic structure, period table of elements, behavior of gases, bonding, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, oxidation-reduction, chemical equations, solutes, properties of solutions, acids, bases, and chemical reactions.
Chemistry Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03040000 Level 2 Weighted Course # 3210 Prerequisite: one high school science credit, Algebra I, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Students will need a strong foundation in prior science and math instruction. A minimum average of 85 in Algebra I is recommended for students enrolling in this class. This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Chemistry course, which is equivalent to college chemistry. Rigorous problem solving will be stressed; therefore, students are required to have a strong background in algebra. Topics to be covered include characteristics of matter, atomic structure, period table of elements, chemical bonding, mole concepts, chemical equations, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, behavior of gases, properties of solutions, acids, bases, and nuclear chemistry. This course is deigned to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of science.
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Integrated Physics and Chemistry Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03060201 Course # 3120 Prerequisite: none This course is a study of integrated physical science principles, which govern the materials and forces around us. This course is designed to provide a solid background in the physical sciences for students by preparing students for future success in other science courses. Through laboratory and classroom experiences, students will integrate introductory concepts in chemistry and physics to prepare them for advanced life and earth sciences. Enrichment and application will be emphasized through the use of experiments, research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and multicultural connections. It will also integrate the disciplines of physics and chemistry in the following topics: motion, waves, transformations, properties of matter, changes in matter, and solution chemistry.
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Science Electives Advanced Animal Science Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13000700 Continuing Education Course # 9116 Prerequisite: Biology or Chemistry or IPC; Algebra I; Geometry; either Small Animal Management, Equine Science or Livestock Production, or Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Students who want to learn the scientific and technological aspect of animal science through laboratory experiences should select this course. These investigations will involve actively obtaining and analyzing data with physical equipment and may also involve experimentation in a simulated environment with field observations that extend beyond the classroom.
Advanced Plant and Soil Science Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13002100 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9160 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources and/or Horticulture Science Prerequisite (recommended): Biology, IPC, Chemistry, or Physics Learn about the natural world and how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge with applications still to be discovered. Prepare for careers in the food and fiber industry.
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13020600 Level 3 Weighted Course # 3360 Prerequisite: Biology and a second-high school science credit Prerequisite (recommended): a course from the Health Science Career Cluster Anatomy and Physiology is a class designed to give students an in-depth introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the structures, organs, and systems that make up the human body. Lab experiments will include fresh and preserved specimens and digital dissections. Students will take a comparative approach using various organs. In investigations, students will be required to observe, record, interpret, and analyze scientific data in an organized problem-solving method.
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Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems for Health Science Students Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13020600 Level 3 Weighted Course # ??? Prerequisite: Biology and a second-high school science credit; a course from the Health Science Career Cluster Anatomy and Physiology is a class designed to give students an in-depth introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the structures, organs, and systems that make up the human body. Lab experiments will include fresh and preserved specimens and digital dissections. Students will take a comparative approach using various organs. In investigations, students will be required to observe, record, interpret, and analyze scientific data in an organized problem-solving method. This course will emphasize Health Science careers and an exploration of biotechnology. Students will complete case studies on both human and veterinary anatomy. This course supports the learning occurring in the Health Science program and provides students with fundamental knowledge to improve their certification preparation.
Aquatic Science Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03030000 Course # 3250 Prerequisite: Biology Prerequisite (recommended): Chemistry/IPC or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry/IPC Aquatic Science is a laboratory-based and field-based course that investigates the biodiversity of salt water and fresh water organisms including their interactions with the physical and chemical environment. The special characteristics of aquatic resources will also be examined. This class encourages students to join in an exploration of the global and local aquatic world. Through field trips, classroom academic work, field and laboratory research, and periodic field trips, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of our oceans, lakes, river, and the creatures that inhabit them. The students will also assess the importance of legislation and policy making on the regulation of water.
Biology Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3010200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3170 Prerequisite (district): Biology, Chemistry, Advanced/AP Contract; can only be waived with committee approval AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time be spent in hands-on laboratory work with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations. Investigations require students to ask questions, make observations and predictions, design experiments, analyze data, and construct arguments in a collaborative setting where they direct and monitor their progress. The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course for biology majors. Students who enroll in AP Biology are expected to take the AP Biology exam. Students who do well on the AP biology exam may qualify for college credit and be exempt from taking freshman-level biology courses. Students interested in pursuing a field in the biological sciences are encouraged to enroll in this class.
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Biological Concepts I: Cellular and Molecular Dual Credit (Scientific Research and Design) Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13037200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3160 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics; must meet all dual credit requirements BIOL 1406 (fall): This course provides a foundation in biological concepts for students majoring in the sciences. Topics include fundamentals of molecular biology, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell reproduction, genetics, and biotechnology. BIOL 1407 (spring): This course provides a foundation in biological concepts for students majoring in the sciences. Topics include evolution, the origin and history of life, classification and diversity of life, plant and animal structures, functions and life cycles, behavior, and ecology and global ecology. This course is recommended for students majoring in the biological sciences and related disciplines.
Chemistry Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3040000 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3230 Prerequisite (district): Chemistry, Algebra II, Advanced/AP Contract; can only be waived with committee approval Recommendation: Students will need a strong foundation in prior science and math instruction. A minimum average of 85 in Algebra I or Algebra I Advanced and a minimum average of 85 in Chemistry or Chemistry Advanced is recommended for students enrolling in this course AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course and the laboratory course usually taken during the first college year. Students in this course should obtain a depth of understanding of chemistry fundamentals and a reasonable competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course contributes to the development of the student’s abilities to think clearly and express ideas orally and in writing with clarity and logic. For some, this course enables college freshmen students to undertake second year work in the chemistry sequence at their college or to register in courses in other fields when general chemistry is a requirement. For other students, the AP Chemistry course fulfills the laboratory science requirement and frees time for other courses. For those students planning to major in a medical field, it provides the basis for the chemistry and biology courses they will need. For engineering majors, it is the basis for many courses related to the study of materials (thermodynamics, electricity, quantum mechanics, etc). Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
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Earth and Space Science Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03060200 Course # 3260 Prerequisite: Three high school science credits (one of which may be taken concurrently), three high school math credits (one of which may be taken concurrently) Earth and Space Science (ESS) is a capstone course designed to build on a student’s prior science knowledge and skills to understand the Earth’s system in space and time. Students study a variety of topics that include theories of the origin of the universe and solar system, models of formation of Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere, scientific dating methods of fossils and rock sequences, the composition of the Earth’s interior, plate tectonics theory, and energy distribution in the Earth’s subsystems. Students will appreciate the interaction of the components of the Earth’s system in terms of both natural and human-influenced processes.
Engineering Design and Problem Solving (Robotics Level 3) Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13037300 Level 3 Weighted Course # ???? Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry This course is designed for the very outstanding STEM student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on real-world problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of STEM fields. Engineering Design and Problem Solving is the third or fourth course on the STEM Pathway. Students in this course will be exposed to authentic engineering practices in a project-based learning (PBL) environment. In this course, learning will be scaffolded over a series of engaging and socially relevant explorations and design challenges. The curriculum will focus on creating a 1) narrative of engineering, 2) building engineering design skills, 3) developing engineering habits of mind, and 4) introducing engineering fields and professions 5) utilizing engineering design tools and diagrams to create a product. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in engineering. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Environmental Science Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3020000 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3290 Prerequisite (district): Algebra I, two years of laboratory high school science (one year of life science and one year of physical science), Advanced/AP Contract; can only be waived with committee approval Recommendation: at least one previous course should have been an Advanced science class Environmental Science AP is a science-based, relevant, interdisciplinary course that combines ideas from the natural and social sciences. Students will study the interconnections between the environmental and societal systems. The content areas addressed are: interdependence of Earth’s systems, human population dynamics, renewable/nonrenewable resources (distribution, ownership, use, degradation), environmental quality, global changes/consequences, and environment/society. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Environmental Science exam.
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Environmental Systems Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03020000 Course # 3340 Prerequisite (recommended): one credit high school life science and one unit of high school physical science This course is intended to investigate the environment through hands-on activities. The topics include interaction of biotic and abiotic Earth systems, principles of ecology and natural systems, sources and the flow of energy and ecosystem structure, function, and management.
Laboratory Management (Local Credit- Science) Credit: 1 Grade: 12 PEIMS # 84800XXX Course # 3270 Prerequisite: 3 high school science credits, application This course provides advanced level and enrichment experiences in laboratory safety, investigative lab techniques, and investigative design. Students must be able to communicate laboratory and safety directives and laboratory procedures in both oral and written form.
Physics Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03050000 Course # 3300 Prerequisite (recommended): Algebra I Physics is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the principles of high school physics. Students will learn about motion, forces, energy, electricity, waves, and other physical phenomena. An important component of the class are labs and projects, which provides students an opportunity to use their knowledge of physics in real-world applications. Some examples of the projects that are part of the class are building a roller coaster and wiring a house created out of a shoe box.
Physics 1 Advanced Placement (Algebra Based) Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3050003 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3330 Prerequisite (district): Algebra I, Advanced/AP Contract; can only be waived with committee approval Prerequisite (recommended): Geometry AP Physics 1 is a full-year course that is the equivalent of a first-semester introductory college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. AP® Science Practices emphasize inquiry-based learning and development of critical thinking and reasoning skills. Inquiry-based learning involves exploratory learning as a way to gain new knowledge. Students begin by making an observation regarding a given physics topic. Students then explore that topic using scientific methodology, as opposed to simply being told about it in lecture. In this way, students learn the content through self-discovery rather than memorization.
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Physics 2 Advanced Placement (Algebra Based) Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A3050004 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3331 Prerequisite (district): Physics 1, Advanced/AP Contract; can only be waived with committee approval Recommended: Precalculus co-enrollment AP Physics 2 is a full-year course that is the equivalent of a second-semester introductory college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: fluids, thermodynamics, electrical force, field, and potential, electric circuits, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, geometric and physical optics, and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. AP® Science Practices emphasize inquiry-based learning and development of critical thinking and reasoning skills. Inquiry-based learning involves exploratory learning as a way to gain new knowledge. Students begin by making an observation regarding a given physics topic. Students then explore that topic using scientific methodology, as opposed to simply being told about it in lecture. In this way, students learn the content through self-discovery rather than memorization.
Physics C Advanced Placement Electricity and Magnetism Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 12 PEIMS # A3050005 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3332 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with Calculus or Calculus credit, Advanced/AP Contract The Advanced Placement Physics C Electricity and Magnetism course is equivalent to the second semester of a calculus-based, college-level physics course. It is especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. Topics explored in the course include electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. As such, concurrent enrollment in a Calculus course is expected. For students with intent to major in life sciences, pre-medicine, and some applied sciences, AP Physics C will serve as a one-year terminal course and upon successful completion of the exam, will fulfill the physics requirement in college for students. For students intending to major in the physical sciences or engineering, AP Physics C will serve as a foundation for more advanced physics course work. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
Physics C Advanced Placement Mechanics Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # A03050006 Level 4 Weighted Course # 3333 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with Calculus or Calculus credit, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Physics, Physics Advanced, or Physics Advanced Placement I or II The Advanced Placement Physics C Mechanics course is equivalent to the first semester of a calculus- based, college-level physics course. It is especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course explores topics such as kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy and power, systems of particles and linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus are used throughout the course. As such, concurrent enrollment or prior completion of a Calculus course is required. For students with intent to major in life sciences, pre-medicine, and some applied sciences, AP Physics C will serve as a one-year terminal course and, upon successful completion of the exam, will fulfill the physics requirement in college for students. For students intending to major in the physical sciences or engineering, AP Physics C will serve as a foundation for more advanced physics course work.
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Scientific Research and Design Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # 13037200 Level 3 Weighted Course # 3334 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, IPC, or Physics Recommendation: one-unit high school life science and one unit of high school physical science Scientific Research and Design is a broad-based course that engages students in a program that explores the complexities of science topics and issues. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundation, literary, and philosophical texts, listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts. Students learn to synthesize information from these multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design research projects. Student findings will be delivered in oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team.
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Social Studies World Geography Studies Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 9) PEIMS # 03320100 Course # 4100 Prerequisite: None This course provides students the opportunity to study the interaction of people and cultures with their physical environments in the major areas of the world. Content of the course includes location of major land forms and features, effect and influence of climate, weather, and oceans on people and their environment, natural resources, population, and problems of urban growth as well the general history and culture of the major continents of the world.
World Geography Studies Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 9) PEIMS # 03320100 Level 2 Weighted Course # 4130 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract In this course, Advanced students will meet all requirements for World Geography. In addition, this course will stress research, independent study, and writing. Students will be required to analyze case studies, current world situations, and various geographical themes. Students will also be required to present information in a variety of formats. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of social studies.
World History Studies Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10) PEIMS # 03340400 Course # 4110 Prerequisite: None The first semester in this course is devoted to an extensive study of ancient civilizations including the rise of the River Valley civilizations, the classical eras of the Eastern and Western world, the Middle ages in Europe, the Islamic World and Africa, Asia in the Post-Classical Era and Beyond, and the Renaissance and Reformation. The second semester will include an in-depth and thorough study of the Americas Pre-Columbian Empires, the old Regime including Absolutism and Enlightenment, the Age of Democratic Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. This will lead into an extensive study of World War I and the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, World War II, De-Colonization, and the Cold War. The conclusion of the course will end with a look into challenges facing our world today.
World History Studies Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10) PEIMS # 03340400 Level 2 Weighted Course # 4130 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract In this course, Advanced World History students shall be exposed to the same areas of study as those found in World History. This is an enriched course stressing research, independent study, and critical thinking. Successful students will develop a variety of skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on relevant information and to present justification and evidence to clearly persuade in a variety of formats. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of social studies.
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United States History Studies Since Reconstruction Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11) PEIMS # 03340100 Course # 4210 (Adaptive PEIMS # 03340107) Course # ???
Prerequisite: None This course is a continuation of United States eighth grade history. The content covers significant political, economic, and social developments after the Civil War to the present time.
United States History Advanced Placement Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11) PEIMS # A3340100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4220 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract The U.S. History Advanced Placement course is designed to meet the needs of the junior or senior student seeking to meet college U.S. History requirements through passing the Advanced Placement examination. This is an enriched course stressing independent study and research. It covers U.S. History from discovery to modern development. Successful students will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgement and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
US History I and II Dual Credit Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11) PEIMS # 03340100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4240 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements HIST 1301: This course is a survey of the nation’s colonial background, the struggle for independence, and the emergence of political parties with an emphasis on individualism, westward expansion, social reform, and sectionalism. HIST 1302: This course is a survey of Reconstruction, the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and immigration, the rise of America as a world power, and the quest for economic security and social justice.
United States Government Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 12) PEIMS # 03330100 Course # 4371 Prerequisite: None This course includes the study of the U.S. Constitution, national, state, and local structure, and the political processes at each level. Emphasis is placed on Texas law and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. In this course, students will learn the following concepts in-depth: branches of the national government and the responsibilities of each branch.
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United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 12) PEIMS # A3330100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4373 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract This course is designed for the student seeking college credit through the AP exam. Emphasis is on the development of critical thinking skills through the identification and study of various aspects of the United States government and political system. Successful students will develop the necessary skills to arrive at conclusions based on informed judgement and to present justifications and evidence clearly and persuasively in various forms, especially essays and oral reports. Extensive outside reading, writing, and research assignments are required. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
Federal Government Dual Credit (online) (United States Government) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: 12 PEIMS # 03330100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4370 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements GOVT 2305 This course analyzes the origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties, and civil rights.
Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 12) PEIMS # 03310300 Course # 4391 Prerequisite: None Over the course of a semester, this economics class is the culmination of the economic content and concepts studied from kindergarten through required secondary courses. The focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services (the problem of scarcity in the United States and the comparison with those in other countries around the world). Students will investigate the concepts of specialization, international trade, economic growth, key economic measurements, monetary policy, and fiscal policy. Students will study the role of the Federal Reserve System and the relationship between financial institutions, government, and business in a free enterprise (capitalist, free market) system.
Macroeconomics Advanced Placement Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 12) PEIMS # A3310200 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4393 Prerequisite: Advanced/AP Contract This course is designed for students seeking college credit. Macroeconomics will aid in the understanding of economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity costs, supply and demand, economic indicators, and national economic accounting measures. Students will be expected to graph economic situations and analyze fiscal and monetary policies. This course is designed to aid students in preparation for the AP Macroeconomics exam. Extensive outside reading, writing, and research assignments are required. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
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Principles of Macroeconomics Dual Credit (online only - Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 12) PEIMS # 03310300 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4390 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements ECON 2301 (fall): This course offers an analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.
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Social Studies Electives Philosophy Dual Credit (Social Studies Advanced Studies) Credit: .5 (2 periods) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10-12) PEIMS # 03380001 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4250 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements PHIL 2306 (spring) This course is an introduction to the study of ideas from antiquity to the present, covering topics such as knowledge, religion, ethics, reality, the meaning of life, and current events. Topics also include an introduction to the history, theories, and methods of reasoning.
Psychology Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11-12) PEIMS # 03350100 Course # 4341 Prerequisite: None In Psychology, an elective single semester course, students study the science of behavior and mental processes. Students examine the full scope of the science of psychology such as the historical framework, methodologies, human development, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality development, cognition, learning, intelligence, biological foundations, mental health, and social psychology.
Psychology Dual Credit Credit: .5 (2 periods) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11-12) PEIMS # 03350100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4360, 4361 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements PSYC 2301 (fall semester) This course is a survey of major topic in psychology with an introduction into the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior.
Sociology Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11-12) PEIMS # 03370100 Course # 4352 Prerequisite: None Sociology, an elective single semester course, is an introductory study in social behavior and the organization of human society. This course will describe the development of the field as a social science by identifying methods and strategies of research leading to an understanding of how the individual relates to society and the ever-changing world. Students will also learn the importance and role of culture, social structure, socialization, and social changes in today’s society.
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Sociology Dual Credit Credit: .5 (2 periods) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11-12) PEIMS # 03370100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 4365 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements SOCI 1301 (spring) This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles used in the study of group life, social institutions, and social processes.
Special Topics in Social Studies (Special Topics in Social Studies – year 1 – first time taken) Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10-12) PEIMS # 03380002/03388022 Level 2 Weighted Course # 4201/4202 Prerequisite: None The first semester in this class will be based on teaching the Stanford Historical Group’s idea of Thinking Like a Historian integrated with research gathered from Cal Tech, Harvard and Cambridge as well as the instructor’s work in research during his Masters program. This will include: 1. Understanding the concepts of primary vs secondary documents, sourcing, bias, corroboration and collaboration between primary and secondary documents; 2. Writing journals in a set format that clarifies information crucial to understanding any events beginnings and impacts as well as giving direction to what documents will be best suited to investigate for further clarity, and 3. Understanding the structure and methods of debate that promote learning and discussion.
This second semester will be a development of an in-depth use of the Thinking like a Historian method taught in the first semester where students will work to understand the forces (historical, cultural, political, and physical) that have shaped today’s current events. Students will investigate the past, current and future impact of these events on the countries of the world whether the countries are directly, indirectly or not involved at all. Students will also determine best solutions to these issues that will create a stable future, and make predictions about where current issues will arise in coming years. Students will compare and contrast world opinions on current issues and will end the course with an individual presentation on an issue of their choosing. This course is intended for students with a strong interest in Social Studies. This will be a rigorous course with complex topics discussed, and extensive requirements for reading, writing, and discussion. Grades for this course will be focused primarily on research journals (taught in the first semester) and debates in various styles (Socratic, Parliamentary, Knights of the Round Table, Paris Style, silent and One-on-One).
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Historical Capstone (Special Topics in Social Studies – year 2) Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 (recommended 11-12) PEIMS # 03380032/03380042 Level 2 Weighted Course # 4203/4204 Prerequisite: Special Topics in Social Studies (year 1) For historical research, students will spend the semester researching a point in World History chosen by the teacher. The student will have to research and argue multiple viewpoints, primary and secondary, over: 1) the time period that explain the build up to the primary events that culminate this time period, 2) the final events impact on the regions (countries involved), 3) the long term impact on the countries involved since the close of the event, and 4) how this information can be applied to a current event of today (it must explain how it started, why it is a conflict, and a solution to this situation). The investigation will culminate in a research paper that explains #1-4 above and must be at least 10 pages in length. Grades will be taken weekly on research journals and progress of the essay (outline, rough draft, etc.). Historical Capstone will be a student-chosen research project that will be an immersive research project. The topic for the capstone will be chosen by the student. This topic is not limited to history but should be considered a platform for any type of cross curriculum exploration. The class will spend the entire semester researching and writing towards a singular topic of the student’s choosing. The project will culminate with a large research paper turned in at the end of the semester with the genuine purpose of trying to find a student journal for publication. With that end in mind, the quality of the writing will be more important than the quantity, as every journal will have different publication requirements. Grades will be taken weekly from various check-ups with sources, parts of the paper, and how they flow. In class editing will, also, be a critical part of this semester class.
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Fine Arts – Visual Art Art I Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03500100 Course # 7100 Prerequisite: None This class will cover various forms of visual art through perception and expression based on historical and cultural heritage. Students will rely on their environment, memory, background knowledge, spiritual values, imagination, life experiences, direct observation, and learned techniques as a source for creating artwork. Students will apply reflective thinking and develop discipline, problem solving, and higher order and critical thinking skills. Students will analyze artistic styles and historical periods and will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze artworks, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. Students will employ the Elements of Arts and Principles of Design by creating specific artworks that can potentially be used as portfolio or exhibition pieces. Students will also demonstrate effective use of art media, tools, and techniques in two-dimensional design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will have multiple opportunities to express themselves artistically as well as develop a readiness for Advanced art classes. An art supply fee of $25 will be requested from each student.
Drawing I, Drawing II, Drawing III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03500500, 03501300, 03502300 Course # 7120, 7130, 7140 Prerequisite: Art I These courses are designed to address a broad interpretation of drawing issues. Students will demonstrate proficiency in two-dimensional design/drawing using a variety of mediums and techniques as well as application of Art Elements and Principles of Design. A strong emphasis will be placed on portfolio proficiency each student will need to complete a series of quality art works to be used as breadth/concentration for potential portfolio submission. It is highly recommended for advanced students to participate in regional and state level competitions. An art supply fee of $40 will be requested from each student.
Painting I, Painting II, Painting III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 0350600, 03501400, 03502400 Course # 7150, 7160, 7170 Prerequisite: Art I These courses are designed to address a broad interpretation of painting issues. Students will demonstrate proficiency in painting using a variety of mediums and techniques as well as application of Art Elements and Principles of Design. A strong emphasis will be placed on portfolio proficiency. Each student will need to complete a series of quality art works to be used as breadth/concentration for potential portfolio submission. It is highly recommended for advanced students to participate in regional and state level competitions. An art supply fee of $40 will be requested from each student.
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Drawing Advanced Placement (AP Studio Art – Drawing Portfolio) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # A3500300 Level 4 Weighted Course # 7200 Prerequisite: Any Art level II, Advanced/AP Contract, application required (due to limited spacing) This course has been created to accommodate students who want to complete the AP Studio Art: 2-D Drawing Portfolio. Students will be required to explore all three areas of their portfolio, which include Breadth, Concentration, and Quality. The student shall show mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 2-D drawing. Students will use a variety of mediums, techniques, and approaches to explore the area of drawing. In doing so, they will begin to build their portfolio and gain knowledge of mark making through their Breadth section. From there, they will determine what they want to study for their Concentration. They will then pick their five strongest pieces from these works or other works of art they have completed for the Quality section of the portfolio. The Breadth and Concentration sections of the Portfolio will be submitted electronically through an individual account on the AP Studio Art Site. The five Quality pieces will be submitted through the regular postal service for review. An art supply fee of $40 will be requested from each student.
Art and Design Advanced Placement (Level II- AP Studio Art: Two-Dimensional Design Portfolio) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # A3500400 Course # 7210 Prerequisite: Any Art level II, Advanced/AP Contract, application required (due to limited spacing) This course has been created to accommodate students who want to complete the AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio. Students will be required to explore all three areas of their portfolio which include Breadth, Concentration, and Quality. The student shall show mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 2-D design. Students will use a variety of concepts, techniques, and materials to explore the area of design. In doing so, they will begin to build their portfolio and gain knowledge of 2-D design through their Breadth section. From there, they will determine what they want to study for their Concentration. They will then pick their five strongest pieces from these works or other works of art they have completed for the Quality section of the portfolio. The Breadth and Concentration sections of the Portfolio will be submitted electronically through an individual account on the AP Studio Art Site. The five Quality pieces will be submitted through the regular postal service for review. An art supply fee of $40 will be requested from each student.
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Competitive Art I, Competitive Art II, Competitive Art III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03500500, 03501300, 03502300 Course # 7150, 7160, 7170 Prerequisite: Any Art level I, application required (due to limited spacing) This course has been created to accommodate students who want to compete in the variety of offered Art Competitions throughout the school year. Students will demonstrate proficiency in two- dimensional design, drawing, and painting using a variety of mediums and techniques as well as application of Art Elements and Principles of Design. Students will also demonstrate proficiency in exhibition preparation and contest readiness using tools and techniques for selected showcase art pieces. It is highly recommended for all students to submit artwork for local, state, and national competitions. An Art Fee of $40 will be requested from each student. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Fine Arts – Music Band I, Band II, Band III, Band IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03150100, 03150200, 03150300, Course # 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 03150400 Prerequisite: Band I- application; Band II- application and Band I; Band III- application, Band I, and Band II; Band IV- application, Band I, Band II, and Band III These courses are offered to the student with previous band experience. It is the performing organization in the school and includes the marching band, the honors band, the symphonic band, and the concert band. The state allows two semesters of fall band to count for two semesters of physical education. The spring semester of band will count as a half credit of fine arts. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Instrumental Ensemble: Brass I, Brass II, Brass III, Brass IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03151700, 03151800, 03151900, Course # 8240, 8250, 8260, 8270 03152000s Prerequisite: Brass I- application; Brass II- application and Brass I; Brass III- application, Brass I, and Brass II; Brass IV- application, Brass I, Brass II, and Brass III These courses are offered to the student with previous brass experience. Concentration will be on the development of the individual student skills with experiences in small group participation and the development of knowledge of brass literature. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Instrumental Ensemble: Percussion I, Percussion II, Percussion III, Percussion IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03151700, 03151800, 03151900, Course # 8240, 8250, 8260, 8270 03152000 Prerequisite: Percussion I- application; Percussion II- application and Percussion I; Percussion III- application, Percussion I, and Percussion II; Percussion IV- application, Percussion I, Percussion II, and Percussion III These courses are offered to the student with previous percussion experience. Concentration will be on the development of the individual student skills with experiences in small group participation and the development of knowledge of brass literature. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Instrumental Ensemble: Woodwind I, Woodwind II, Woodwind III, Woodwind IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03151700, 03151800, 03151900, Course # 8240, 8250, 8260, 8270 03152000 Prerequisite: Woodwind I- application; Woodwind II- application and Woodwind I; Woodwind III- application, Woodwind I, and Woodwind II; Woodwind IV- application, Woodwind I, Woodwind II, and Woodwind III These courses are offered to the student with previous woodwind experience. Concentration will be on the development of the individual student skills with experiences in small group participation and the development of knowledge of brass literature. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Choral Music I, II, III, and IV (Choir I, II, III, and IV) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03150900, 03151000, 03151100, Course # (female): 8010, 8020, 8030, 8040 03151200 (male): 8015, 8025, 8035, 8045 Prerequisite: None This is a beginning course in vocal development with emphasis on musical understanding and musical literacy through disciplined study and performance. Students are required to attend after school and evening rehearsals as necessary to prepare for concerts and competitions and to satisfy the performance TEKS. Fees include the cost for selected uniform(s) for the year, repair or replacement value of lost or damaged property, and uniform cleaning. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Advanced Choral Music I, II, III, and IV (Choir I, II, III, and IV) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03150900, 03151000, 03151100, Course # (female): 8050, 8060, 8070, 8080 03151200 (male): 8055, 8065, 8075, 8085 Prerequisite: audition and application This is an intermediate to advanced course in vocal development with emphasis on musical understanding and musical literacy through disciplined study and performance. All students in this ensemble are required to compete in TMEA Choir auditions and are required to attend after school and evening rehearsals as necessary to prepare for concerts and competitions and to satisfy performance TEKS. Fees include the cost for selected uniform(s) for the year, repair or replacement value of lost or damaged property, and uniform cleaning. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Choral Ensemble I, II, III, IV Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03152100, 03152220, 03152300, Course # 7350, 7360, 7370 ????? 03152400 Prerequisite: application All students in the Choral Ensemble are required to be enrolled in Advanced Choral Music. This is an advanced choral ensemble in which the main goal is to develop advanced singing skills through both small group performances and competitions. All students in the ensemble are required to compete in TMEA Choir auditions and U.I.L. Solos & Ensemble competition. All students in this ensemble are required to attend after school and evening rehearsals as necessary to prepare for concert and competitions and to satisfy performance TEKS. Fees include the cost for selected uniform(s) for the year, repair or replacement value of lost or damaged property, and uniform cleaning. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Fine Arts – Theatre Theatre Arts Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03250100 Course # 8150 Prerequisite: None This is an introductory performance course incorporating basic acting techniques, the role of the actor in interpreting dramatic literature, and the introduction of the Theatre student to competitive drama events such as U.I.L. one act play, duet and duo acting, dramatic interpretation, and humorous interpretation. All students in this class will act and learn how to interpret prose and poetry. Students will be required to memorize lines in this class. The students will be required to participate in the production of a one act play in the intramural one act play contest during the second semester where they will either act or serve as crew for the show, which will help them gain knowledge of technical Theatre.
Theatre Arts II, III, IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03250200, 03250300, 03250400 Course # 8160, 8170, 8180 Prerequisite: Theatre Arts II- application and Theatre Arts I; Theatre Arts III- application and Theatre Arts II; Theatre Arts IV- application and Theatre Arts III The primary aim of this advanced theatre course is to develop advanced acting skills through performance. All students in advanced theatre courses are required to participate in TFA, U.I.L., and NSDA tournaments as part of their grade. Theatre II students will be required to attend all local contests while Theatre Arts III and IV students must attend local and out of town tournaments. Other activities of these students include a fall play or musical, Follies production, and U.I.L. One Act play. Fees include costs for tournament entries and costume rental or purchase for given shows. After school time is required. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Technical Theatre I Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03250500 Course # 8100 Prerequisite: none The student enrolled in Technical Theatre I is required to attend various types of live production (plays and concerts). This course is an introduction to stagecraft and its various elements. Areas of study include scenic design, properties, stage lighting design, sound design, make-up/costume design, and publicity with an emphasis on scenic construction. Students are also required to complete a number of hours by assisting in the shop for departmental productions. A student may work on school related production as a member of the backstage crew. After school time is required. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Technical Theatre II, III, IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03250600, 03251100, 0351200 Course # 8110, 8120, 8130 Prerequisite: previous level class The student enrolled in an Advanced Technical Theatre course is required to attend various types of live productions, work on a school related production as a crewmember, and complete technical theatre projects in the course areas of study. Areas of study include scenic design, properties, stage lighting design, sound design, make-up/costume design, and publicity with an emphasis on scenic construction. Students will be expected to assist with productions in order to receive credit. Assessment is based on a practical application during class periods and after school work calls. After school time is required. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Theatre Production I, II, III, IV Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03250700, 03250800, 03250900, Course # 8490, 8500, 8510, 8520 03251000 Prerequisite: application for levels II, III, and IV; cast/crew fall show and/or UlL One Act play; Theatre Production II-Theatre Production I, Theatre Production III-Theatre Production II; Theatre Production IV – Theatre Production I, Theatre Production II, Theatre Production III This class will be offered to students who are in a production after school or with teacher approval on production work during the day. In order to develop his/her acting skills and concepts, the student shall be provided opportunities to audition, rehearse, and perform in public in either the fall or spring production. Advanced students will direct a Theatre l production for the intramural one act play competition. To develop their production skills and concepts, technical theatre students will be provided opportunities to do research and design and work on technical crews for a production. Assessment is based on a practical application during class periods and after school work calls. After school time is required. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Health and Physical Education The District shall not award state graduation credit in physical education for private or commercially sponsored physical activity programs conducted either on or off campus (see Board Policy EIF Local).
Adventure/Outdoor Education Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00053 Course # ??? Prerequisite: Foundation of Personal Fitness This course is designed to allow students to explore outdoor physical activities.
Aerobic Activities Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00054 Course # ??? Prerequisite: Foundation of Personal Fitness This course is designed to teach students to create their our aerobic fitness plan.
Health Education Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03810100 Course # 5421 Prerequisite: none Health education is a basic, one semester health course. The student will study the principles of good grooming, physical fitness, nutrition and weight control, mental health and behavior, systems of the body, prevention and control of diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and First AID and CPR. Note: One credit Health Science Technology will also fulfill the one-half credit requirement.
Foundations of Personal Fitness Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00052 Course # 5100
Prerequisite: none This course is designed to motivate students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the health-related components of physical fitness. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provides the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically-active lifestyle. This course is the required prerequisite for all other physical education courses.
Team Sports (Individual or Team Sports) Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00055 Course # 5120 Prerequisite: Foundations of Personal Fitness This course is designed to provide a wide range of team sports to help develop health-related fitness and an appreciation for teamwork and fair play. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency using basic offensive and defensive skills of a sport while participating in a game such as basketball, softball, flag football, floor hockey, dodgeball, kickball, and volleyball.
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Athletics Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00000, PES00001, PES00002, Course # see below PES00003
Prerequisite: freshmen- participation in Middle School or approval by the head coach; grades 10-12- previous participation in High School and head coach approval Athletics is a course based on competitive sports under the guidelines of U.I.L. and TEA regarding no pass/no play. The chart below indicates the completive sports that are included in high school athletics. These are co-curricular classes and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Year Football Volleyball Basketball- Boys Basketball- Girls 1 5301 5501 5471 5491 2 5302 5502 5472 5492 3 5303 5503 5473 5493 4 5304 5504 5474 5494
Soccer- Boys Soccer- Girls Baseball Softball 1 5511 5521 5431 5461 2 5512 5522 5432 5462 3 5513 5523 5433 5463 4 5514 5524 5434 5464
Cross Country Golf Swimming Tennis 1 5441 5401 5481 5451 2 5442 5402 5482 5452 3 5443 5403 5483 5453 4 5444 5404 5484 5454
ROTC Girls Track Cheer PE AA 1 5540 5331 5531 5130 2 5550 5332 5532 3 5560 5333 5533 4 5570 5334 5534
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Athletic Trainer Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00000, PES00001, PES00002, Course # 5311, 5312, 5313, 5314 PES00003 Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I This course is designed to give students hands-on experience. The course requires participation outside of the school days by working practices and contests. There are long hours and hard work involved, but the rewards are tremendous. Students must have a strong commitment and permission from the athletic trainer or athletic director to be enrolled in this class. This credit can be a PE equivalent. See your counselor for details. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Cheerleading Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00000, PES00001, PES00002, Course # (grade 9) 5531, 5532; (grade 10) 5533, PES00003 5534; (grade 11-12) 5530 Prerequisite: Qualifying for the cheerleading squad This course is required for students qualifying for the cheerleading squad. Students must remain eligible to participate. NOTE: The state allows four credits of physical education or equivalent to be counted towards state graduation requirements. Any additional earned credit earned in physical education is local credit. The state allows two semesters of fall Cheerleading to substitute as one semester of physical education. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
NJROTC 1-4/Naval Science Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # PES00004, 03160200, 03160300, Course # 5540, 5550, 5560, 5570 03160400 Prerequisite: none Naval Science is a multi-disciplinary course that includes: an introduction to the NJROTC program and leadership, Naval Ships and Damage Control, the Nation, the Navy, and the People, Sea Power and Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Naval history through 1860, Introduction to Navigation and Time, Basic Seamanship, and First Aid and Health Education. Physical training and wearing of the NJROTC uniform on specified days are mandatory. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work. NOTE: Classes meet in Aransas Pass. Transportation is provided from GHPS before school, for the 5th period class, and during 7th period. If students intend to stay after school for events, students will need to arrange their own transportation.
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Journalism Journalism Credit: .5 Grade: 9-11 PEIMS # 03230100 Course # 1660 Prerequisite: none This is an introductory course to newspaper and yearbook production. Students will receive basic instruction on news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, and headline writing. Students will also learn basic desktop publishing and photography skills.
Photojournalism Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03230800 Course # 1600 Prerequisite: none Photojournalism stresses the use of images to tell a story. Units of study will include basic photography, digital photo preparation, caption writing, and publication layout and design. Students will produce a variety of photo and layout projects.
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03230110 Course # 1640 Prerequisite: Journalism I, Photojournalism This course is for the production of the student memory book. Applicants must demonstrate a flair for creativity, an interest in student affairs, and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Extra time is required outside of class. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Advanced Journalism: Newspaper I Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03230140 Course # 1610 Prerequisite: Journalism I, Photojournalism This course is for the production of the student newspaper. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in writing, news reporting, photography, and student affairs. Students must also work cooperatively with others. This course requires time in addition to regular class time. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Advanced Journalism: Newspaper II, Newspaper III Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03230150, 03230160 Course # 1620, 1630 Prerequisite: completion of Journalism I, Advanced Newspaper I Students in these courses must be willing to accept the challenges of higher-level thinking skills, leadership roles (such as editor), responsibilities, independent research, extensive writing, advanced graphic and design, and desktop publishing. Extensive time is required outside of class. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook II, III Credit: .5-1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03230120, 03230130 Course # 1650, 1670 Prerequisite: Journalism I, Advanced Yearbook Production I Students in these courses must be willing to accept the challenges of higher-level thinking skills, leadership roles (such as editor), more independent research, extensive writing, advanced graphics and design, desktop publishing, and advanced photography techniques. Extensive time is required outside of class. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Languages Other Than English- German German I Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03420100 Course # 6410 Prerequisite: none This is an academically demanding course for beginners. The student will learn the foundations of oral and written communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) including essential aspects of grammar. They will acquire basic communication skills through an emphasis on oral proficiency and become familiar with the culture and geography of Germany as well as other German-speaking countries.
German II Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03420200 Course # 6420 Prerequisite: German I This is an academically demanding course in which students review and practice the concepts acquired in the first year. They will learn additional grammar concepts, increase their vocabulary, and improve their communication skills through a continued emphasis on oral proficiency. They will be introduced to the history and literature while gaining an appreciation for culture.
German II Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03420200 Level 2 Weighted Course # 6430 Prerequisite: German I, Advanced/AP Contract This is an academically challenging college preparatory course in which students review, practice, and apply the concepts acquired in the first year. They will incorporate additional grammar and vocabulary concepts and improve their communication skills. They will also be introduced to the history and literature of the country and begin composing essays in the language. Cultural appreciation activities will be included. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of German.
German III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03420300 Course # 6440 Prerequisite: German I, German II This course extends language application acquired in the second year. Students will review extensively and practice grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on role-playing and speaking in everyday situations. Students will also continue writing and reading literature in the language.
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German III Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03420300 Level 2 Weighted Course # 6450 Prerequisite: German I, German II, Advanced/AP Contract This course continues to develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines. It will stress understanding the written and spoken language and responding in correct and idiomatic German. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized. Students will also read and discuss simple selections of original literature. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of German.
German IV Advanced Placement (AP Language and Culture- German) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # A3420100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 6460 Prerequisite: German I, German II, German III, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: German II Advanced, German III Advanced This course is designed for students who wish to specialize in the language or in a related field. They will develop grammar and vocabulary through extensive practice in written communication. Students will read selections from novels and poetry in the original language and use them as a basis for oral and written literary critique. Students will utilize internet resources to become familiar with contemporary culture and language in German-speaking countries. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
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Languages Other Than English- Spanish Spanish I Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440100 Course # 6110 Prerequisite: none In this course, students will learn the foundation for Spanish pronunciation and standard grammar, engage in oral, aural, and written exchanges of learned materials, acquire basic vocabulary skills (such as likes, dislikes, chores, and sports), read short excerpts of materials, learn the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, give commands to peer as well as adults, and compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture. Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 40% is expected in Spanish I).
Spanish II Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440200 Course # 6120 Prerequisite: Spanish I In this course, students will review and build on Spanish I concepts and will continue to develop oral, aural, writing, and reading skills, build up vocabulary repertoire, review present tense verbs, learn how to communicate in the past and future tenses, review regular commands and learn irregular commands, and compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture. Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 55% is expected in Spanish II).
Spanish II Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440200 Level 2 Weighted Course # 6150 Prerequisite: Spanish I, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Department recommends an 85% average or better in Spanish I for students who are planning on enrolling in Spanish II Advanced This is an academically challenging college preparatory course. In this course, students will review and build on Spanish I concepts and will continue to develop oral, aural, writing, and reading skills, build up vocabulary repertoire, review present tense, learn how to communicate in the past and future tenses, read selected prose works from Peninsular and American authors, and compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture. Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 85% expected in Spanish II Advanced).
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Spanish III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440300 Course # 6140 Prerequisite: Spanish I, Spanish II, or satisfactory performance on a Spanish Proficiency Test (see counselor for details) This course extends language applications acquired in the second year. Students will review extensively and practice grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on role-playing and speaking in everyday situations using standard Spanish language. Students will expend his/her knowledge of writing and reading selected passes of literature in the target language.
Spanish III Advanced Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440300 Level 2 Weighted Course # 6130 Prerequisite: Spanish I, Spanish II, or satisfactory performance on a Spanish Proficiency Test (see counselor for details), Advanced/AP Contract This is an academically challenging college preparatory course in which students review, practice, and apply the concepts acquired in the first two years. They will incorporate additional grammar introduce the subjunctive mood, and improve their communication skills through continued application of more advanced techniques and concepts. They will also be introduced to Spanish history and literature and begin composing essays in the target language. The second semester of this course will be conducted in Spanish 85% of the time. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of Spanish.
Beginning Spanish 1 and II Dual Credit (Spanish III) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03440300 Level 4 Weighted Course # 6170 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III Spanish 1411 and 1412 This course is a review and application of skills in listening comprehensions, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture.
Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement (Spanish IV- AP Language and Culture - Spanish) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # A3440100 Level 4 Weighted Course # 6170 Prerequisite: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Advanced/AP Contract Recommendation: Spanish III Advanced This course is a college-level course, which will be conducted 90% of the time in Spanish. Students will continue to develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines to further enhance the acquisition of Spanish. It will stress understanding the written and spoken language and responding in standard Spanish. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized. Students will also read and discuss selections of literature in the target language. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to take an AP exam and may receive up to 12 semester hours of college credit if his/her score meets college requirements.
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Leadership Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) I and II Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # N1290005/N1290006 Course # 4340/4345 Prerequisite: Application process/teacher recommendation The PAL course is a peer helping program in which students will be trained in a variety of helping skills, which enables them to assist other students in having a more positive and productive school experience. Course applicants should have a strong interest in helping others. See PAL instructor for more details.
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Local Credit and Other Electives Nurse’s Aide (Local Credit) Credit: .5-1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 85000OFF Course # 9999 Prerequisite: nurse approval, passing all courses in previous semester, completion of all state testing requirements The Nurse’s Aide course is offered to junior and senior level students who have an interest in a career in the health field. Aides are responsible for keeping all first aid supplies contained clean and full. They will assist the nurse with temperature readings, making ice packs, making copies, and other medical office duties as requested by the nurse. Students will be expected to meet course objectives in order to earn a numerical grade, which will not be used in grade point average computation. Nurse approval required on registration form. Any breach of confidentiality will result in a failing grade and removal from the class.
Office Aide (Local Credit) Credit: .5-1 Grade: 12 PEIMS # 85000OFF Course # 9999 Prerequisite: administrative approval, passing all courses in previous semester, completion of all state testing requirements, and 21 credits This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to learn concepts and skills related to successful employment including organizational skills, clerical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits and attitudes. Students may be assigned to the attendance office or the counselors’ office. Students must prove capable of maintaining confidentiality of information. Students will be expected to meet course objectives in order to earn a numerical grade, which will not be used in the grade point average computation. There are a limited number of clerical practice positions approved each year.
SEAS - Social Emotional Academic Success (Methodology of Academic and Personal Success) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10 PEIMS # N1130021 Course # 9900 Prerequisite: Committee determination This course focuses on the skills and strategies necessary for students to make a successful transition into high school and an academic career. Students will explore the options available in high school, higher education, and the professional world in order to establish short and long-term goals. Students will focus on self-understanding, decision-making, resiliency, attitude, character education, and leadership.
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Sports Medicine I Credit: l Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # N1150040 Course # 5320 Prerequisite: none This course focuses on the study and application of First Aid/CPR/AED, organization and administrative considerations, prevention of injuries, recognition, evaluation, immediate care of injuries, rehabilitation and management skills, taping and wrapping techniques, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise.
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Speech Communication Applications Plus Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03241400, 03240900 Course # 8423 Prerequisite: none This is a special course for students who want to obtain the required credit and compete in debate and speech events. In addition to regular communication applications, the student will learn cross examination debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Student Congress. Students will be required to attend tournaments and can earn membership in the National Forensic League (an honor organization for competition students). This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Debate I, II, III Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03240600, 03240700, 03240800 Course # 8400, 8410, 8430 Prerequisite: none Debate offers the student an opportunity to learn and practice skills that they will be able to utilize for the rest of their lives. In debate, the student will research multiple topics and use this research to create cases on both sides of the resolution. The student will learn to use and apply logic. Most importantly, the student will be coached and will be given many chances to practice their skill set by debating at tournaments. In addition to the educational benefits, the student will be able to advance to state and national tournaments that will garner honors and open scholarship opportunities. Each student will learn Cross-Examination Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, and Congressional Debate. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Fundamentals of Public Speaking Dual Credit (Communication Applications) Credit: .5 (2 periods) Grade: 9-12 (recommended 10-12) PEIMS # 03241400 Level 4 Weighted Course # 8419, 8412 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements SPCH 1315 (fall or spring) This is an introductory course in the theories and practices of speech communication behavior in public communication situations. Topics include listener and audience analysis with an emphasis on research, organization, and delivery of informative and persuasive presentations.
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Independent Study in Speech Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03241200 Course # 8460 Prerequisite: Debate III, application This course is designed for students who want to use higher order thinking skills and develop oral presentation skills. The course will cover content of the debate curriculum but will exceed the regular course in depth of analysis, individual development of speaking skills, research skills, and thinking skills. Students should attend all tournaments the squad enters. Students who do not attend tournament should expect to be removed at an appropriate time. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Oral Interpretation I, II, III Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03240200, 03240300, 03240400 Course # 8740, 8750, 8760 Prerequisite: Oral interpretation I- none; Oral Interpretation II- Oral Interpretation I; Oral Interpretation III- Oral Interpretation I and II In this course, students will study the oral reading of performance of literary text as a communication art. The student will have the opportunity to perform prose, poetry, and readers’ theatre materials in competition. This course is designed to prepare students for U.I.L. prose and poetry interpretation contests. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Professional Communications Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13009900 Course # 8427 Prerequisite: none Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. In this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research. This course satisfies the G-PISD speech requirement for graduation.
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Public Speaking Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03241400, 03240900 Course # 84238424 Prerequisite: none This is a special course for students who want to obtain the required credit and compete in debate and speech events. In addition to regular communication applications, the student will learn cross examination debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Student Congress. Students will be required to attend tournaments and can earn membership in the National Forensic League (an honor organization for competition students). This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Career and Technical – A AC Circuits Dual Credit (AC/DC Electronics) Credit: 1 (3 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13036800 Course # 9760 Prerequisite: CETT 1303, must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College CETT 1305 (spring): This course is a study of the fundamental alternating currents including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. Students will analyze AC circuits using appropriate mathematical formulas, troubleshoot various AC circuits using schematic diagrams, and apply and interpret basic principles of magnetism.
Accounting I Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13016600 Course # 9770 Prerequisite (recommended): Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance This is the introductory course for students interested in the field of accounting, “the language of business.” It is the vehicle for reporting financial information about a business entity to many different groups of people. Learn the skills to record, classify, summarize, analyze, and communicate accounting information both manually and with the use of accounting software. Utilize these skills in management and decision making.
Accounting II Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13016700 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9760 Prerequisite: Accounting I Extend your knowledge of basic accounting and managerial decision making. Produce and analyze financial reports. Capture all details necessary to satisfy the needs of a business: managerial, financial reporting, projection, analysis, and tax reporting.
Advanced Animal Science Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13000700 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9116 Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry/IPC, Algebra I, Geometry, Small Animal Management, Equine Science or Livestock Production, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Students who want to learn the scientific and technological aspect of animal science through laboratory experiences should select this course. These investigations will involve actively obtaining and analyzing data with physical equipment and may also involve experimentation in a simulated environment with field observations that extend beyond the classroom.
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Advanced Plant and Soil Science Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13002100 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9160 Prerequisite (district): Biology, IPC, Chemistry, or Physics; Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Horticulture Science Learn about the natural world and how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge with applications still to be discovered. Prepare for careers in the food and fiber industry.
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13020600 Level 3 Weighted Course # 3360 Prerequisite: Biology and a second-high school science credit Prerequisite (recommended): a course from the Health Science Career Cluster Anatomy and Physiology is a class designed to give students an in-depth introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the structures, organs, and systems that make up the human body. Lab experiments will include fresh and preserved specimens and digital dissections. Students will take a comparative approach using various organs. In investigations, students will be required to observe, record, interpret, and analyze scientific data in an organized problem-solving method.
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems for Health Science Students Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13020600 Level 3 Weighted Course # ??? Prerequisite: Biology and a second-high school science credit; a course from the Health Science Career Cluster Anatomy and Physiology is a class designed to give students an in-depth introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the structures, organs, and systems that make up the human body. Lab experiments will include fresh and preserved specimens and digital dissections. Students will take a comparative approach using various organs. In investigations, students will be required to observe, record, interpret, and analyze scientific data in an organized problem-solving method. This course will emphasize Health Science careers and an exploration of biotechnology. Students will complete case studies on both human and veterinary anatomy. This course supports the learning occurring in the Health Science program and provides students with fundamental knowledge to improve their certification preparation.
Animation I Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13008300 Course # 8535 Prerequisite (recommended): Art I or Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Learn Adobe Flash to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages. Utilize the techniques used in the animation industry including animating still images and text and import video.
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Audio/Video Production I (2nd Level AV) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13008500 Course # 8580 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication, application required (due to limited spacing) Almost every student has a video phone in their pocket. With that tool, a whole world of career opportunities is becoming available. Video production is probably the most universally known of all visual media and is an integral component of many technology applications. To further develop the technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities by producing work for the daily morning announcements. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Audio/Video Production II (3rd Level AV) Credit: 1 (1 period) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13008600 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8590 Prerequisite: Audio/Video Production I, third year students with instructor approval This course is designed for third year video students who have completed both Principles of Arts, A/V and Communications (first year) and Audio/Video Production 1 (second year/GPTC) and Video Tech (second year students/GPTV). These students will primarily work as producers for video projects brought to the class by outside clients. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Automotive Technology I Continuing Education (Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13039600 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9000 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College AUMT 1405 (fall) This course is an introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, professional responsibilities, and basic automotive maintenance. AUMT 1407 (spring) This course is an overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis, repair of charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories.
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Automotive Technology II Continuing Education (Automotive Technology II: Automotive Services) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13039700 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9010 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Automotive Technology I Located at Del Mar College All three courses need to be taken, and it is preferred to take AUMT 2301 in the spring AUMT 1410 (fall) This course focuses on the operation and repair of the drum/disc type brake systems. The class will cover topics such as brake theory, diagnosis, repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes. AUMT 1316 (spring): Students will learn about the diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically controlled systems. This course also includes component repair, alignment procedures, and tire and wheel service. This course may be taught manufacture specific. AUMT 2301 (fall or spring) This course focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically controlled systems. Topics also include component repair, alignment procedures, tire and wheel service, a study of human and customer relations, and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry. An emphasis will be placed on management and building relationships between the service department and the manager.
Career and Technical – B Business Information Management I Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13011400 Course # 7020 Prerequisite (recommended): Touch Systems Data Entry Learn how to produce quality documents used in the business world to communicate, make projections, and track progress. A must for all career and post-secondary assignments. The class will focus on Microsoft Office applications. Students will develop skills using Word, Access, Excel, Desktop Publishing, and PowerPoint to enhance business production experiences.
Business Information Management II Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13011500 Course # 7030 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Learn the bells and whistles of Microsoft Office to support performance in the workplace, society, and post-secondary education. Produce sophisticated documents and presentations using this multimedia software package (Microsoft Office). Utilize this class to develop the skills necessary to meet business certification standards. Global certification such as IC3 and MOS are beneficial when applying for business related positions.
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Career and Technical – C Career Preparation I Credit: 2 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 12701300 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9080 Prerequisite (district): at least 16 years of age, application required (due to limited spacing) This work based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology training area. This course introduces students to general employability skills and concepts including human relations and personality development, business ethics, management principles, business communications, basic computer applications, and personal and business management. In addition, each student will have an individual training plan that will address the necessary skills and knowledge needed for that student’s specific career training. Students who are planning to take a cooperative program should read the following important notes. The cooperative program includes one hour of class instruction and a one-hour work pass for on-the- job training each day. A minimum of fifteen hours per week is required. Due to state requirements, students without previous cooperative work program experience will not be admitted at the semester. Application for the cooperative program is available from the teacher. Complete and return the application to the teacher. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Career Preparation II Credit: 2 Grade: 12 PEIMS # 12701400 Course # 9090
Prerequisite: Career Preparation I This work based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology training area. This course introduces students to general employability skills and concepts including human relations and personality development, business ethics, management principles, business communications, basic computer applications, and personal and business management. In addition, each student will have an individual training plan that will address the necessary skills and knowledge needed for that student’s specific career training. Students who are planning to take a cooperative program should read the following important notes. The cooperative program includes one hour of class instruction and a one-hour work pass for on-the- job training each day. A minimum of fifteen hours per week is required. Due to state requirements, students without previous cooperative work program experience will not be admitted at the semester. Application for the cooperative program is available from the teacher. Complete and return the application to the teacher. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Child Development Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13024700 Course # 9122 Prerequisite: none Recommended: Principles of Human Services This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.
Community Training Program Credit: 1 Grade: Post High School PEIMS # 85000CWT Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision Students will receive hands on training within the community in preparation for work and life after high school. The course will provide skills of greeting, responding to authority, interpersonal appropriateness, problem-solving, and conflict resolution within situational context. Evidence of mastery will be taken in home, school, job and community settings. Note: This course is for local credit only and will not count towards a student’s graduation requirements or GPA.
Computer Science I Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 03580200 Course # 7040 Prerequisite: none Computer Science I is an introduction to the automated processing of information, including computer programming. This course gives students the conceptual background necessary to understand and construct programs, including the ability to specify computations, understand evaluation models, and utilize major constructs such as functions and procedures, data storage, conditionals, recursion, and looping. At the end of this course, students should be able to read and write small programs in the language of Java in response to a given problem or scenario, preparing them to continue on to Computer Science II. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.
Computer Science II Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03580300 Level 3 Weighted Course # 7041 Prerequisite: Computer Science I Computer Science II expands student knowledge and skills in structured programming techniques and concepts by addressing programs that are more complex and by developing comprehensive programming solutions. This course will give students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity. This course also enhances logical problem- solving skills by creating programs to perform business, math, and science related tasks.
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Concepts of Engineering Dual Credit (Principles of Applied Engineering) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10 PEIMS # 13036200 Level 3 Course # 9630 Prerequisite: Precalculus or concurrent enrollment, must meet all dual credit requirements Introduction to Engineering – ENGR 1201 (fall) This course introduces engineering as a discipline and a profession. This course includes instruction in the application of mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society. Engineering Graphics I – ENGR 1304 (spring) This course introduces methods of graphical communications, working drawings for engineering and production, data analysis, technical reports, and computer graphics. Equal emphasis will be placed on computer-assisted design and traditional mechanical drafting techniques.
Cosmetology I Continuing Education Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 10-11 PEIMS # 13025200 Course # 9020 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College This course is an introduction to the field of cosmetology including the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation cosmetology statues and rules. CSME 1405 (fall) This course offers the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include safety and sanitation, service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, and comb out. CSME 1443 (spring) This course continues with the presentation of the theory and practice of nail services. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies in nail services.
Cosmetology II Continuing Education Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13025300 Course # 9050 Prerequisite: Cosmetology I, co-registered in Cosmetology Lab, must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College CSME 1310 (fall) Fall begins with an introduction to the theory and practice of haircutting. Topics include terminology, implements, sectioning, and finishing techniques. CSME 1224 and SME 1248 (spring) The spring semester begins with an overview of the procedures and operations as related to salon management. Development procedures for appointment scheduling and record management, identifying issues related to inventory control, and operational management. Topics include the theory and practice of skin care, identifying the terminology related to skin treatments, demonstrating the proper application, and exhibiting workplace competencies in skin care. Upon successful completion of Cosmetology I and II, the student can continue with the intermediate and then advanced levels in the college program. **To continue on with this program, students must take summer classes at Del Mar College.
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Cosmetology Continuing Education Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13025300 Course # 9050 Prerequisite: CSME 1248, CSME 1354, CSME 1453, CSME 2401, must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College CSME 2439 (fall) Students will learn advanced concepts in the theory and practice of hair design. CSME 2310 (fall) Students will learn advanced concepts and practice haircutting. Topics will include haircuts utilizing scissors, razors, and/or clippers. CSME 2337 (spring) In this course, students will work towards mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs, professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies. CSME 2441 (spring) Students will prepare for the state licensing examination.
Court Systems and Practices Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13029600 Level 4 Weighted Course # 9382 Prerequisite: Must meet all dual credit requirements Prerequisite (recommended): Law Enforcement I CRIJ 1306 (fall): This course is the study of the judiciary in the American criminal justice system and the adjudication processes and procedures.
Culinary Arts Continuing Education (Culinary Arts) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13022600 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8950 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Recommendation: strong reading comprehension and basic math skills; Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Introduction to Culinary Arts Located at Del Mar College CHEF 1305 (fall): This course is a study of personal cleanliness, sanitary practices in food preparation, causes, investigation, and control of illnesses caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis CHEF 1301 (spring): In the fall, this course will study the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism. Students will be financially responsible for uniform and miscellaneous supplies and fees.
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Culinary Arts Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13022400 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8955 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Chef 1301 and Chef 1305 Located at Del Mar College PSTR 1301 (fall): This course provides the fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, tarts, and instruction in flour, fillings, and ingredients. Topics will include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of baked products. RSTO 1313 (spring): This class will provide the fundamentals of recruiting, selection and training of food service and hospitality personnel, job descriptions, schedules, work improvement, motivation, and applicable personnel laws and regulations. An emphasis will be placed on leadership development.
Career and Technical – D Daily Living Skills Credit: 1 Grade: Post High School PEIMS # 85000DLS Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision This course is based on alternate academic achievement standards that focus on skills students need in adult life with regard to daily routines and schedules, cooking, safety, chores (laundry, cleaning, animal care), duties, responsibilities, budgeting, time management, first aid, communication, transportation, phone, health care, and other adult living skills. Students will develop skills for independence in a home or residential setting. Note: This course is for local credit only and will not count towards a student’s graduation requirements or GPA.
Digital Media Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13027800 Course # 7035 Prerequisite: none Through the study of digital media, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies while designing and creating multimedia projects. The software programs used for design and creation are Photoshop, Windows MovieMaker, and other emerging applications. The knowledge and skills used for design and creation will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology- driven society.
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Digital Video and Audio Design Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 03580700 Course # 8570 Prerequisite: application required (due to limited spacing) This class is only available to third and fourth year video students. If a student has completed the previous classes, this class will see them managing crews and working with clients directly. Students will work with the Video Display Board at Ray Akins Stadium, producing the live telecast of sports events held in the stadium. Some students will also be available to apply for the Practicum internships that open in the spring. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Career and Technical – E Employability Skills Credit: 1 Grade: Post High School PEIMS # 85000ES1 Course # ???? Prerequisite: committee decision The student will focus on learning skills related to filling out a job application, interviewing, ways to locate jobs within a community, locating and using services provided within the community to assist the student in gaining and maintaining full time employment or volunteering. Students will mater skills regarding safety, understanding of on the job responsibilities, scheduling requirements, on the job relationships, and other on the job skills. Note: This course is for local credit only and will not count towards a student’s graduation requirements or GPA.
Engineering Design and Problem Solving (Robotics Level 3) Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13037300 Level 3 Weighted Course # ???? Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry This course is designed for the very outstanding STEM student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on real-world problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of STEM fields. Engineering Design and Problem Solving is the third or fourth course on the STEM Pathway. Students in this course will be exposed to authentic engineering practices in a project-based learning (PBL) environment. In this course, learning will be scaffolded over a series of engaging and socially relevant explorations and design challenges. The curriculum will focus on creating a 1) narrative of engineering, 2) building engineering design skills, 3) developing engineering habits of mind, and 4) introducing engineering fields and professions 5) utilizing engineering design tools and diagrams to create a product. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in engineering. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Entrepreneurship Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13034400 Course # 9242 Prerequisite (recommended): Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance In Entrepreneurship, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students will understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit.
Equine Science Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13000500 Course # 9242 Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources If you want to learn about horses, donkeys, and mules, this is the course for you! Students will acquire knowledge as it relates to animal systems and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
Career and Technical – F Fashion Design I Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13009300 Course # 8575 Prerequisite: none Students in the Fashion and Design I class will develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design and construction. In the course, students will compare current styles as well as the history of fashion and textiles. Students will also be given the opportunity to create as they develop beginning sewing and embroidery skills. An important part of the course will be learning how to professionally present and market goods while demonstrating positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to be employable.
Financial Mathematics Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13018000 Course # 7037 Prerequisite: Algebra I In this course, students explore personal money management such as banking, taxes, loans, credit cards, and investments while applying critical thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors. This course relies heavily on the usage of Microsoft Excel to calculate important financial data. This course satisfies one of the four required math credits for graduation.
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Firefighter l Dual Credit Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13029900 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8990 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Classes located at Del Mar: This is the first four of the courses in the series in the basic preparation for a new firefighter to satisfy the TCFP curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course # 100. One must take the series of courses concurrently to satisfy the TCFP curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course # 100. *** These courses may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the TCFP. Good physical condition, clean criminal history, and a medical physical are required prior to admittance to the program. Students will be financially responsible for uniform and rental of firefighting equipment. Courses include FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, and FIRST 1319. Students are encouraged to take EMT courses through the summer between their first and second year. GPHS does not pay for summer courses, so these courses are not mandatory.
Firefighter II Dual Credit Credit: 3 (3 periods) Grade:11-12 PEIMS # 13030000 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8995 Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment with Firefighter I, must meet all dual credit requirements Classes located at Del Mar: This is the next four of the courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter to satisfy the TCFP curriculum for Basic structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. To complete the Basic Firefighter Certificate, students must also complete EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician Basic and EMSP 2160 Clinical after high school graduation. To be hired as a firefighter, a dean criminal background check is required. *** These courses may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the TCFP. Good physical condition, clean criminal history, and a medical physical are required prior to admittance to the program. Students will be financially responsible for uniform and rental of firefighting equipment. Courses include FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1103, and FIRST 1433. The last semester of fire classes during the student’s second year will require them to attend mandatory burns during the month of April that usually take all day.
Career and Technical – G General Employability Skills Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # N1270153 Course # ?? Prerequisite: committee decision This course is adapted and designed to guide students in obtaining the knowledge and the needed employability skills that are transferable among a variety of jobs and careers and are considered essential in any employment situation. Students will learn and apply basic knowledge of what is expected in the workplace.
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Career and Technical – H Health Science I Continuing Education (Health Science Theory) Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13020400 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9620, 9620B Prerequisite: Biology, must meet all dual credit requirements Electrocardiography and Health Unit Coordinator (fall) This course includes basic electrocardiography procedures, interpretation of basic dysrhythmias, and appropriate treatment modalities. Fundamentals of the cardiovascular anatomy and physiology are also covered. Medical Terminology and Medical Law and Ethics (spring) This course is the study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations, symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. It also focuses on principles, procedures, and regulations that govern the legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and health care professionals. Topics also include ethical issues related to the various healthcare professions and patient confidentiality. Includes HPRS 1106 and Continuing Education Classes
Horticulture Science Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13002000 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9232 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Biology If you like learning about plants and working with your hands to see fast results, this course should be considered. This course is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.
Career and Technical – I Industrial Math Continuing Education (Mathematical Models) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03102400 Course # 2745 Prerequisite: Algebra I, must meet all dual credit requirements TECM 1301: This class focuses on math skills applicable to industrial occupations and includes fractions, decimal manipulation, measurement, percentage, problem solving techniques for equations, and ratio/proportion application.
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Interpersonal Studies Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13024400 Course # 9204 Prerequisite: none This course examines how the relationships between individuals and among family members significantly affect the quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services.
Instrumentation I (Robotics I, AC/DC Electronics, Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology I) Continuing Education Credit: 1 (3 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13037000, 13036800, N1303680 Course # 9651, 9652, 9653 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Ingleside High School INTC 1341: Principles of Automatic Control (fall) This class focuses on basic measurements, automatic control systems and design, closed loop systems, feedback, control modes, and control configurations. CETT 1303 & 1395: DC-AC Circuits (spring) This course if a study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and circuit analysis techniques. An emphasis will be placed on circuit analysis or resistive networks and DC measurements.
Instrumentation II Continuing Education (Digital Electronics, Solid State Electronics) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13037600, 13036900 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9654, 9655 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, must meet all dual credit requirements NOTE: Instrumentation classes require personal transportation to Ingleside High School CETT 1415: Digital Applications (fall) This course is an investigation of combinational and sequential logic elements and circuits with an emphasis on design and troubleshooting of combination and sequential circuits. CETT 1329: Solid State Devices (spring) This course is a study of diodes, transistor characteristics, and other semiconductor devices including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations.
Introduction to Culinary Arts Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10 PEIMS # 13022550 Course # 9207 Prerequisite: none This course focuses on the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant, food production skills, industry management, and hospitality skills. Culinary Arts is a classroom and laboratory-based course.
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Dual Credit (Drone Technology) (Geographic Information Systems) Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # N1302805 Course # 9690 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements GISC 1311 (fall): This class is an introduction to basic concepts of vector Geographic Information Systems using industry specific software programs. Topics include nomenclature, cartography, and geography.
Introduction to Welding Continuing Education Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13032250 Course # 9639 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements Recommendation: Algebra I or concurrent enrollment Introduction to Welding will introduce welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Students will be introduced to the three basic welding processes. Topics include industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. Introduction to Welding will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, expectations, and the development of workplace skills will prepare students for future success. This is a dual credit course (WLDG 1407 and WLDG 1521).
Career and Technical – L Landscape Design and Management Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13001900 Course # 9210 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources This course would be useful in managing industry and home lawns as well as golf courses. You will need to develop an understanding of landscape techniques and practices if this is the direction you are considering.
Law Enforcement I Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13029300 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9381 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements CRIJ 1301 (fall): This course will explore the history, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice, the nature and impact of crime, and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures.
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Law Enforcement II Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13029400 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9384 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements CRIJ 2328 (fall): This class will look at the police profession, the organization of law enforcement systems, the role of the police, police discretion, ethics, interaction between the police and community, and current and future issues.
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13024500 Course # 9201 Prerequisite: none Preparing food for a healthy way of living is a growing trend in our society. Utilize the skills learned in this class as you prepare foods in a lab setting. This course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education, and training, human services, and health sciences.
Livestock Production Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13000300 Course # LIVESP Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Small Animal Management, Equine Science, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management, and Advanced Animal Science In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. We discuss beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and what goes into each of those industries. If you are interested in a career in agricultural business, animal production, veterinary science, or anything in the animal science fields, this is a great class to take!
Career and Technical – M Medical Terminology Continuing Education Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13020300 Course # 9605 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements HPRS 1106 This is a prerequisite for selected health occupation courses. The course is a study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application.
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Career and Technical – P Practicum in A/V Production (first time taken) (4th Level AV) Credit: 2 (1 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13008700 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8595 Prerequisite: Audio/Video Production II, application required (due to limited spacing) As the capstone of the Audio/Video Production track, this course will give students the opportunity to work off-campus. Internships at local businesses and TV stations are available to seniors with enough room in their schedule to participate. A minimum of two periods in the afternoon are needed to allow for 10 hours a week of intern time. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Practicum in A/V Production (second time taken) (5th Level AV) Credit: 2 (1 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13008710 Level 3 Weighted Course # ?? Prerequisite: Practicum in A/V First time taken, application required (due to limited spacing) As the capstone of the Audio/Video Production track, this course will give students the opportunity to work off-campus. Internships at local businesses and TV stations are available to seniors with enough room in their schedule to participate. A minimum of two periods in the afternoon are needed to allow for 10 hours a week of intern time. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Practicum in Business Management Credit: 2 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13012200 Level 3 Weighted Course # 7010 Prerequisite (recommended): Touch System Data Systems or BIM II The Practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or post-secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers.
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Practicum in Culinary Arts Continuing Education (first time taken) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13022700 Course # 8955 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts, must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College Practicum in Culinary Arts is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. This course integrates academic, career, and technical education, provides more interdisciplinary instruction, and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing culinary art based workplace.
Practicum in Health Science for Emergency Medical Technician- Basic Continuing Education (first time taken) Credit: 2 (3 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13020500 Level 3 Weighted Course # 8920 Prerequisite: Health Science Theory, Biology, must meet all dual credit requirements Located at Del Mar College This course is the preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic. The course includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an emergency service or other specialized services. The course also includes a basic type of health profession work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply new knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to the theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experiences and requires clinical time in addition to class time. Students are required to purchase uniforms and equipment and must meet JCAHO requirements. Classes include EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1160 (both spring).
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Practicum of Health Science II Continuing Education (Extended Practicum in Health Science) Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 (must be 18 by February) PEIMS # 13020505 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9610, 9610B, 9610C Prerequisite: Health Science Theory, Biology, must meet all dual credit requirements Phlebotomy and Clinical (fall) In this course, students will develop skills in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precaution. Methods and equipment used will include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood culture and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. The clinical portion of this course will include a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision will be provided by the clinical professional. Nurse Aide for Health Care and Clinical (spring) This course will focus on preparation for entry level nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics will include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. An emphasis will be placed on effective interaction with members of the health care team. The clinical portion of this course will be a health-related work- based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the instructor. Students will be responsible for additional supplies and materials required by the instructor. SECOND SEMESTER IF NOT AGE ELIGIBLE Patient Care Technician is a national certification. This healthcare profession will deliver care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. The PCT often work in hospitals, emergency departments, doctor offices, and urgent care centers. This course will prepare students with the skills needed to be a PCT.
Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (first time taken) Credit: 2 Grade: 12 PEIMS # 13037400 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9636 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry Practicum in STEM is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. This course is the senior capstone engineering project. Learners will participate in up to two distinct projects over the course of the year as they demonstrate the skills acquired over the previous two or three years. In some cases, project supplies will not be provided by the class to allow learners the widest choices in materials and options. This course is a two-period course for senior students. All students are expected to complete an industry-based certification for credit in this course.
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Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13000200 Course # 9141 Prerequisite: none This course is a must for students without an agriculture background, as it allows students to develop knowledge and skills related to agriculture while gaining knowledge about animals, soils, plants, and leadership skills used in business.
Principles of Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communication (1st Level AV) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13008200 Course # 8530 Prerequisite: none In this course, students will be introduced to the various and multifaceted career opportunities in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. G-P’s video program is a professional-oriented career training set of instruction. The students who follow this course plan have been recognized on a national level. Video production is not only instructional and analytical but also artistic.
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Credit: 1 Grade: 9-11 PEIMS # 13011200 Course # 7031 Prerequisite: none For students interested in pursuing a degree in business, this introductory course will allow the student to explore various branches of the business world. Learn about marketing goods and services, advertising, and the impact of global business on the world economy. Analyze the sales process and explore financial management.
Principles of Engineering Dual Credit (Engineering Science) Credit: 1 (1 period) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13037500 Level 4 Weighted Course # 9635 Prerequisite: Precalculus (or concurrent enrollment), must meet all dual credit requirements Programming for Engineers – ENGR 2304 (fall) This class is an introduction to computer programming. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Topics also include coverage of MATLAB and C++ language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and disks/files. Application will include numerical computational techniques associated with the fields of science, engineering, and statistics. Engineering Economics – ENGR 2308 (spring) This class will analyze methods used for determining the comparative financial desirability of engineering alternatives. Students will be provided with the basic tools required to analyze engineering alternatives in terms of their worth and cost, which is an essential element of engineering practice. The student is introduced to the concept of the time value of money and the methodology of basic engineering economy techniques. The course will also address some aspects of sustainability and will provide the student with the background to enable them to pass the Engineering Economy portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
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Principles of Health Science Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10 PEIMS # 13020200 Course # 9203 Prerequisite (recommended): Algebra I and Bio The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.
Principles of Human Services Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13024200 Course # 9203 Prerequisite: none This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, and/or high-demand human services careers.
Principles of Information Technology Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10 PEIMS # 13027200 Course # 7036 Prerequisite: none This course provides students with a wide variety of information technology skills. Career exploration, technology skills in the workplace, beginning web page design, and introductory flash animation are all integral parts of this course. Utilize this course to determine your future interests in the Information Technology field.
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13029200 Course # 9383 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements CRIJ 1310 (spring): This course is a study of the nature of criminal law, philosophical and historical development, major definitions and concepts, classification of crime, elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statues as illustrations, and criminal responsibility.
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Project Based Research (first time taken) Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 12701500 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9206 Prerequisite: none Project-Based Research is a course for students to research a real-world problem. Students are matched with a mentor from the business or professional community to develop an original project on a topic related to career interests. Students use scientific methods of investigation to conduct in-depth research, compile findings, and present their findings to an audience that includes experts in the field. To attain academic success, students must have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
Career and Technical – R Refinery Operations I Continuing Education (Principles of Manufacturing) Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13032200 Course # 9660 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements PTAC 1302: Introduction to Process Technology Dual Credit (fall) This course is an introduction to chemical and refinery plant operations. Topics will include process technician duties, responsibilities, expectations, plan organizations, plan process and utility systems, and the physical and mental requirements of the process technician. PTAC 1310: Process Technology I: Equipment Dual Credit (spring) Students will receive instruction in the use of common process equipment.
Refinery Operations II Continuing Education (Manufacturing Engineering Technology I) Credit: 1 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13032900 Course # 9670 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Refinery Operations I PTAC 1308: Safety, Health, and Environment I Dual Credit (Fall) This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis will be placed on safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues. PTAC 1354: Industrial Processes Dual Credit This course is a study of the common types of industrial processes.
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Robotics I Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13037000 Course # 9633 Prerequisite: none This course is designed for the very outstanding STEM student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on real world problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of STEM fields. In Robotics I, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in an introductory project- based environment through implementation of the engineering design process. Students will learn how to build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Students will work in groups to build and test increasingly more complex mobile robots, culminating in an end-of-semester robotics contest. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
Robotics II Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13037050 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9634 Prerequisite: Robotics I This course is designed for the very outstanding STEM student. Materials will be presented at an accelerated rate with more emphasis on real world problems. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of STEM fields. In Robotics II, students will apply academic skills learned in the previous course to implement designs for real world problems in a project-based environment through the engineering design process. The course will focus heavily in prior knowledge from other STEM courses. Students will design prototypes and use simulation software to test the applications of their designs. Students will work in groups to build and test increasingly more complex mobile robots, culminating in an end-of-semester robotics contest. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry. This is a co-curricular class and will have a grade based on outside participation in addition to classroom work.
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Career and Technical – S Scientific Research and Design Credit: 1 Grade: recommended 11-12 PEIMS # 13037200 Level 3 Weighted Course # 3334 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, IPC, or Physics Recommendation: Physics, Physics Advanced, or Physics Advanced Placement I or II Scientific Research and Design is a broad-based course that engages students in a program that explores the complexities of science topics and issues. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundation, literary, and philosophical texts, listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts. Students learn to synthesize information from these multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design research projects. Student findings will be delivered in oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team.
Small Animal Management Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13000400 Course # 3330 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources If you want to learn about pets such as dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and other small animals, take this course! If you aspire to work in the veterinary industry, this course will help prepare you for that. You will learn about small animals, parasites, veterinary equipment and practices, and more!
Spatial Technology and Remote Sensing Dual Credit Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # N1302807 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9692 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements GISC 1421 (fall): This course offers instruction in GIS data sets including raster-based information such as images and photographs. Students will also focus on the acquisition of such data and processing and merging vector data. This course is only offered in the spring.
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Special Topics in Cartography Dual Credit (Mapping) (Raster-Based GIS) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # N1302806 Course # 9691 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements GISC 2420 (spring): This course focuses on the study of spatial data structures and the display, manipulation, and analysis of geographic information. Students will study the technical aspects involved in spatial data handling, analysis, and modeling. The course includes theories and procedures associated with the implement and management of GIS projects. A variety of GIS software packets will be used in the laboratory.
Special Topics in Communication, General (Professional Communications) Dual Credit Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13009900 Course # 8427, 8428 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements COMG 1391 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. NOTE: This course is intended for Del Mar Welding Certificate candidates only and meets G-PISD Speech Requirement
Student to Industry Connections Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # N1270154 Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision The central focus of this adapted course is to prepare students to be 21st century career ready through interaction with a seasoned workplace mentor. The course may include a work-based learning component. Instruction will support students with marketable skills attainment. The course is recommended for students 16 years of age or older. Students with the opportunity to develop professional relationships with experienced individuals within the student’s chosen program of study and to demonstrate necessary skills for an online virtual workplace. Students will learn acceptable virtual etiquette and professionalism for a teleworking environment.
Career and Technical – T Transition Services Credit: 1 Grade: Post High School PEIMS # 85000TS1 Course # 9220 Prerequisite: committee decision Students will focus on the requirements to transition to a successful career after high school in an area of interest. Students will work on independent skills such as interviewing skills, soft skills practice, practicing self-determination skills, practicing budgeting skills with paying bills and purchasing groceries and explore transportation options. Note: This course is for local credit only and will not count towards a student’s graduation requirements or GPA.
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Turf Grass Management Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13001950 Course # 9220 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources This course would be useful in managing industry and home lawns as well as golf courses. Developing skills related to horticultural system and the workplace will lead to career opportunities.
Career and Technical – V Vocational Experiences I (Other Secondary Subject) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 85000XXX Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to learn concepts and skills related to successful employment including organizational skills, clerical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits and attitudes. Students may be assigned to the attendance office or the counselors’ office. Students must prove capable of maintaining confidentiality of information. Students will be expected to meet course objectives in order to earn a numerical grade, which will not be used in the grade point average computation.
Vocational Experiences II (Other Secondary Subject) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 85000XXX Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to learn concepts and skills related to successful employment including organizational skills, clerical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits and attitudes. Students may be assigned to the attendance office or the counselors’ office. Students must prove capable of maintaining confidentiality of information. Students will be expected to meet course objectives in order to earn a numerical grade, which will not be used in the grade point average computation.
Vocational Experiences III (Other Secondary Subject) Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 85000XXX Course # ??? Prerequisite: committee decision This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to learn concepts and skills related to successful employment including organizational skills, clerical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits and attitudes. Students may be assigned to the attendance office or the counselors’ office. Students must prove capable of maintaining confidentiality of information. Students will be expected to meet course objectives in order to earn a numerical grade, which will not be used in the grade point average computation.
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Career and Technical – W Web Design Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 03580820 Level 3 Weighted Course # 7080 Prerequisite: none This course focuses on web design using XHTML and other authoring tools with emphasis on meeting current W3C standards. Students will also learn about important design concepts, form creation, basic scripting, and publishing. There will also be an introduction to web graphics and animation.
Welding I Continuing Education Credit: 2 (2 periods) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # 13032300 Course # 9640 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements WLDG 1557 and 1435: This course includes the Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding process and introduction to Pipe Welding. During the intro to Shielded Metal Arc, emphasis will be placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-field cutting, and various joint designs. During the Intro to Pipe Welding, students will use the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis will be placed on weld positions IG and 2G using various electrodes.
Welding II Continuing Education Credit: 2 (2 periods) Grade: 11-12 PEIMS # 13032400 Level 3 Weighted Course # 9650 Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements, Welding I Recommendation: Algebra I or Geometry WLDG 2406 (fall) and WLDG 2453 (spring): This course includes Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding. It will include a study of the production of various fillets and groove welds as well as preparation specimens for testing in all positions. Advanced topics will be based on welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions will also occur.
Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment Continuing Education (Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology I) Credit: .5 (1 period) Grade: 10-12 PEIMS # N1303680 Course # 9640B Prerequisite: must meet all dual credit requirements WLDG 1323 (spring): This class is an introduction to welding careers, equipment, and safety practices including OSHA standards for industry.
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Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12 PEIMS # 13001500 Course # 9118 Prerequisite (district): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources If you would like to work outdoors and help wildlife and ecology, this course would help meet those goals. This course examines the management of fame and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. To be prepared for careers in the natural resource system, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
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Important Career and Technical Education information Trade and Industrial Education G-PISD will work in partnership with area training and development centers, Institutions of Higher Education, and technical centers to provide opportunities in several skilled crafts and industry-related training. As these courses are developed, information will be provided by GPHS counselors to provide to students about courses during registration.
Note: These courses will be offered at sites other than G-PISD.
Courses may include:
Welding Pipe-fitting Plumbing Instrumentation Electrical Construction
Career and Technical education programs enable students to continue their education after high school and/or to gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs. Your counselor will help you plan a coherent sequence of courses for the career area of your choosing.
Please visit with your counselor or a CTE teacher if you want to learn more about career choices and preparation for those choices.
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CTE courses are available to all students without regards to ethnicity, disability, national origin, sex, age, or limited English language skills. In addition, supplemental services are available to special population students (disabled, economically disadvantaged, and limited English proficiency) as approved for the students. Approved supplemental services for special population students may include:
Classroom modification Counseling and career development activities Curriculum modification Equipment modification Instructional aids and devices Supplemental materials Sequence of Courses Students enrolling in Career and Technical Education courses shall follow a coherent sequence of courses as preparation for a career objective. Students in grades nine through twelve may enroll in a career and technical education course at the specified grade level if they meet individual course requirements. Please contact a high school counselor for further assistance.
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Employment Opportunities Career and Technical Education will provide students with the opportunity to develop preparatory and marketable skills in their chose field of study. Upon graduation from high school, the student may:
attend a college or university to pursue a professional degree in a field related to their high school training, enroll in a junior college or technical institution to receive more highly specialized training, or obtain related and meaningful employment.
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Glossary of Terms
504 Program: Options are available to accommodate students with disabilities as determined by a 504 committee. See your counselor for available options.
ACT college/university entrance exam: Many colleges and universities require either the ACT or the SAT as one of the admission requirements. Students are encouraged to take the exams by the spring of their junior year to allow students to refine scores early in their senior year if needed. Students may take them at an earlier date for practice.
Alternative Education Courses: Courses earned through the Alternative Center for Education (WLC) program will receive regular weight. WLC courses, by U.I.L. guidelines, cannot be utilized to obtain U.I.L. eligibility.
ASVAB and Self-Directed Search: This test is available to any interested student in grades ten through twelve. The primary target is the eleventh-grade student. It is given by the Department of Defense and does not require any military obligation. The Self-Directed Search Inventory is designed to help high school students plan educational courses that have relevance to the world of work and career goals.
Career and Technical Education Courses: See Career and Technical Education section.
Continuing Education: Courses offered through Del Mar College to students on a degree track that leads to certification.
Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment: Students may take certain courses through the Institute of Higher Education for both high school and college credit. Please see the counselors for an enrollment application. College application must be made, testing requirements must be met, and tuition and fees must be paid.
Dyslexia Program: Services offered to students through the dyslexia program are available for those who qualify for reading instruction under the dyslexia program guidelines. Contact the student’s counselor for information regarding this program.
ESL Program/English as a Second Language: This is offered to students, based upon a Home Language survey and recommendation of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). Students who qualify through assessment may receive additional support in their classes.
PSAT: This test is given in the fall for juniors that sign up, but freshmen and sophomores are permitted to sign up for it for practice and information. The results are used in several ways, including college course planning and college scholarships. Students may qualify as National Merit Scholars during their junior year based on the results of this test.
SAT college/university entrance exam: Many colleges and universities require either the ACT or the SAT as one of the admission requirements. Students are encouraged to take the exams by the spring of their junior year to allow students to refine scores early in their senior year if needed. Students may take the exams at an earlier date for practice.
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STAAR: The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness is the state assessment system that replaced TAKS beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. For high school students, it transitions beginning with the first time ninth graders in the school year 2011-2012.
Special Education: This program is available for students with disabilities through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process. See student’s counselor for information.
TELPAS: Texas English Limited Proficiency Assessment System
TSI: Texas Success Initiative.
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