For THS 2013 Graduates

For THS 2013 graduates

DISCIPLINE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT

Four credits to include: Four credits to include: Four credits to include: English English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV

Three credits to include: Four credits to include: Four credits to include:  Algebra I  Algebra I  Geometry  Geometry  Algebra I  Math Models  Algebra II  Geometry OR  Precalculus  Algebra II Mathematics  Algebra I OR  Precalculus  Geometry  Algebra I  Algebra II  Geometry  Math Models  Algebra II

Two Credits to include: Four Credits to include: Four credits to include:  Biology  Biology  Biology  IPC  Chemistry  Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)  Chemistry  Physics  Physics or Principles of Technology (May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC but must OR After successful completion of a biology course, a use the other of these two courses as the academic th  Biology chemistry course, and a physics course, the 4 credit elective credit listed below) may be selected from the following:  Chemistry  Earth and Space Science  Physics or Principles of Technology  Anatomy & Physiology Science  4th Science  Aquatic Science PreAP The 4th Science may be selected from the following:  Environmental Science AP  Earth and Space Science  Biology AP  Anatomy & Physiology (CTE)  Chemistry AP  Aquatic Science PreAP  Physics B AP  Environmental Science AP  Physics C AP  Biology AP  Chemistry AP  Physics B AP  Physics C AP

Three Credits to include: Four Credits to include: Four Credits to include:  World Geography OR World History  World Geography  World Geography Social  U.S. History  World History  World History Studies  U.S Government (1/2 credit)  U.S. History  U.S. History  Economics (1/2 credit)  U.S Government (1/2 credit)  U.S Government (1/2 credit)  Economics (1/2 credit)  Economics (1/2 credit)

One Credit NONE NONE Academic World History, World Geography or any SBOE approved Elective science course.(See Science above) Two Credits Three Credits LOTE NONE Any two levels of the same language Any three levels of the same language One Credit One Credit One Credit Credit may be earned from any combination of the Credit may be earned from any combination of the Credit may be earned from any combination of the following: following: following: ½ to 1 credit courses ½ to 1 credit courses ½ to 1 credit courses  Foundations of Personal Fitness  Foundations of Personal Fitness  Foundations of Personal Fitness  Team or Individual Sports  Team or Individual Sports  Team or Individual Sports

In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through the courses listed above may be earned through the courses listed above may be earned through Physical participation in the following activities: participation in the following activities: participation in the following activities: Education  Athletics (up to 4 credits)  Athletics (up to 4 credits)  Athletics (up to 4 credits)  JROTC (up to 4 credits)  JROTC (up to 4 credits)  JROTC (up to 4 credits)  Approved private/commercial (up to 1 credit)  Approved private/commercial (up to 1 credit)  Approved private/commercial (up to 1 credit)  Marching Band (up to 1 credit)  Marching Band (up to 1 credit)  Marching Band (up to 1 credit)  Cheerleading (up to 1 credit)  Cheerleading (up to 1 credit)  Cheerleading (up to 1 credit) Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course more than once. No more than 4 total substitution credits Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course Credit may not be earned for any TEKS based course may be earned. more than once. No more than 4 total substitution credits more than once. No more than 4 total substitution credits may be earned. may be earned.

Health ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit

Speech ½ Credit: Communication Applications ½ Credit: Communication Applications ½ Credit: Communication. Applications

NONE One Credit: One Credit: Fine Arts One credit from any of the following: One credit from any of the following: Art, Dance, Music, Theater Art, Dance, Music, Theater

Electives Seven Credits Five Credits Four Credits

Total Credits 22 26 26