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Ram Register COURSE CATALOG 2021-2022 MONTWOOD HIGH COUNSELORS Angie Morales SCHOOL Erica Peralta Adriana Martinez Olga Flores Alma Alvarez 12000 MONTWOOD Annette Monsivais DR. Joshua Shiel Liz Revelez page 3 CIS EL PASO, TX SUPERINTENDENT Herminia Shadden 79936 Jose Espinoza, Ed.D. Jose Arellano PRINCIPAL SCHEDULING CLERK Nivia Delgado TEA Recognized School District Carlos Guerra, III lorem A Texas Mentor School 1997 - 1998 National Blue Ribbon ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS REGISTRAR School Linda Alexander Martha Madrid 2015-2016 STEM Designated Lourdes Coria School TRANSCRIPT CLERK 2018 National Recognized Orlando Hairston American School Counselor Miguel Rivera Miriam Garcia Association (RAMP) Model Angelica Romo Program Yolanda Solis COUNSELING CLERK Claudia Ryan HCOMMUNITY MISSION STATEMENT Montwood High School is Montwood High School is dedicated to instilling a part of the Socorro Independent School District, excellence into our community of learners through programs that inspire integrity and success in all one of the fastest growing districts in the state of academic, athletic, and artistic realms. Texas. Located on the east side of El Paso, Montwood serves a diverse community. STATISTICS Enrollment: 2,659 approx. Senior Class: 611 SCHOOL Faculty: 250 CEEB Code: 442241 Montwood High School opened in August, 1990. Originally Accreditation: Southern Association of Secondary Schools serving grades 7 - 10, Montwood is now a four year high school, Schedule: Classes meet 45 minutes per day, every day, 18 which graduated its first senior class in May, 1993. The facility weeks per semester. There are 8 periods in the regular school day. currently includes 156 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a library, cafeteria, theater, and excellent outdoor facilities. Montwood is GRADUATES a Texas Mentor School and a National Blue Ribbon School. It became a STEM designated school in the 2015-2016 school year. Graduating Senior Class indicated these plans: In 2017, Montwood ‘s counseling program was nationally awarded 4 year college………………………61% the Recognized American School Counselor Association (RAMP) 2 year college………………………34% Model Program award. It has frequently been honored for its excellence in both academics and athletics. Other (military, work, tech school) 5% “WHERE EXCELLENCE ABOUNDS” Ram Register 2021-2022 1 GRADUATION All students, including students receiving Foundation Plus REQUIREMENTS special education services [19 TAC Endorsement (Entering Montwood High School, in Chapter 89.1070] must complete the Grade 9 in 2014—2015 & compliance with Texas’s Board of following graduation requirements under thereafter) Education, offers the following: 19 TAC Chapter 74.12 Note: English 4 Advanced courses, college-level Mathematics 4* concurrent/dual credits enrollment may *Must include Algebra I, Algebra II, be substituted for requirements in Geometry appropriate academic areas. Credit may also be awarded without prior instruction Science 4 through credit by examination. All students (unless exempted by ARD) Social Studies 4* must master all End Of Course exams *Must include W. Geography, W. History, before receiving a diploma. U.S. History, U.S. Govt. Economics .5 EOC exams: English I P.E. or 1.0*^ Equivalent English II *Marching Band during the fall semester ^ PE for students beginning Algebra I substitutes for Physical Education. 9th grade in 2015-2016 and Biology Cheerleading substitutes for only 1 year of thereafter 1.0 credits Physical Education. US History ^ PE for students beginning 9th grade in 2014-2015 and prior 1.5 credits Health .5* * may be satisfied by Human Body Systems (full year) Professional .5* Communication *may be satisfied by any of the following: Oral Interpretation I, II, or III (full year) Debate I, II, or III (full year) Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 Electives including HB 5 endorsements 4+ *4 or more credits in given pathway to earn endorsement Financial Literacy .5 (Money Matters) Total 26+ “WHERE EXCELLENCE ABOUNDS” 2 Ram Register 2021-2022 House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements 1. For parents: What is House Bill 5? ☒ TEA approved 5 New Graduation Plans. ☐ Students choose a program of study within their Endorsement in middle school to follow in high school. ☐ The new Graduation Plans will provide your child with an Endorsement and a Distinguished level of achievement on their transcripts making them eligible to enroll in any Texas University! 2. Beginning with Class of 2018 and thereafter: Do you know your graduation plan? ☐ In middle school you chose your high school Program of Study in one of these Endorsement Areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Multidisciplinary and Public Service ☒ Review the requirements of the Endorsement Plan/Program of Study you selected in middle school. Remember you can only change your plan once during high school. ☐ Make a plan for graduation and have this plan present when you register with your counselor for your courses for the next school year. view the courses in the Program of Study within the Endorsement Plan you chose in middle school. 3. How to prepare for registration: Where to look. ☐ Log on to www.sisd.net (Socorro Independent School District) homepage and at the bottom of the page you will find information on all the House Bill 5 requirements. Addition information is on HB5 Frequently Asked Questions along with a link for additional questions. ☐ Log on to Texas Education Agency’s website to view House Bill 5 requirements http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Graduation_Information/House_Bill_5__Foundation_High_School_Program/ ☐ Log on to http://www.sisd.net/montwoodhs and under the course offering tab you will find the on-line version our school’s Ram Register to view all the courses available for the current school year. 4. 26 credits are needed for graduation: Which ones are needed? ☐ A Student must earn the following credits: (4.0 credits in ELA-Eng. I, II, III and one adv. Eng. /Eng. IV)(4.0 credits in Mathematics- Alg. I, Alg. II, Geometry & one adv. Math) (4.0 credits in Science-Biology, Chemistry, Physics or POT & a 4th science course/Credit may not be earned for both Physics and Prin. Of Tech.) (4.0 credits in Social Studies/1.0 credit U.S. History/0.5 credit U.S. Government/0.5 credit Economics/1.0 credit World History/1.0 credit World Geography) (2.0 credits in LOTE-same language) (1.0 credit in P.E. or ROTC or P.E. Substitute) (1.0 Credit in Fine Arts) (0.5 Credit in Speech) (0.5 Health) (0.5 credit Financial Literacy) + 4.5 (Endorsement Credits/Electives = 26+ total credits depending on the Endorsement. “WHERE EXCELLENCE ABOUNDS” Ram Register 2021-2022 1 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (All Campuses) CHI2N1 Principles of Biomedical Sciences (EDD) PEIMS # N1303749 Recommended Grade Placement: 9 1 Credit – state School Offering: (All Campuses) Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes, an introduction to bioinformatics, and the use of computer science, mathematics, and information theory to model and analyze biological systems. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including: heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. CHI3N1 Human Body Systems (DATAAA) School Offering: (Eastlake) PEIMS # N1303750 Recommended Grade Placement: 10 1 Credit – state Students engage in the study of the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems. Important concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, and protection. The central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. The systems are studied as “parts of a whole,” working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body systems, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation. Students work through interesting real-world cases and play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. CHI4N1 Medical Interventions (ENGTDF) PEIMS # N1303751 Recommended Grade Placement: 11 1 Credit – state School Offering: (Eastlake) Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. These scenarios expose students to the wide range of interventions related to immunology,