Shadow Creek High School DISTRICT VISION Alvin ISD is a dynamic learning organization committed to excellence for each student and every program. CORE BELIEFS • We believe students achieve their maximum potential when provided engaging learning opportunities. • We believe parents expect excellence in educational experiences that will make each child’s goals become achievable. • We believe teachers create a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters the success of each student. • We believe campus leaders establish a climate where everyone matters by creating a culture of pride and ownership in their schools. • We believe the central office provides the foundation to equip staff with resources in a supportive environment so that each student has the opportunity to thrive. • We believe the Board of Trustees engages the community to create an environment where excellence is prioritized to ensure each student reaches his or her maximum potential.

Alvin ISD Board of Trustees Cheryl Harris Nicole Tonini Regan Metoyer President Vice President Secretary

Earl Humbird Julie Pickren Vivian Scheibel Tiffany Wennerstrom Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Alvin High School Manvel High School 802 South Johnson 19601 Highway 6 Alvin, TX 77511 Manvel, TX 77578 Phone: 281-245-3000 Phone: 281-245-2232

Dr. Johnny Briseño Principal Charlotte Liptack Principal Katie Laza Associate Principal Tina McCorkle Associate Principal Leroy Castro Assistant Principal Garnet Foster Assistant Principal Kim Eixman Assistant Principal Stephanie Gamble Assistant Principal Mark McMahon Assistant Principal Eric Landgrebe Assistant Principal Lisa Savage Assistant Principal Lisa Almandariz Assistant Principal Karen Taylor Assistant Principal Davon Ruiz Assistant Principal Peggy Carlin Lead Counselor Alfredia Foster Lead Counselor Vicki Cleland Counselor Enitsha Allen-Cooper Counselor Karen Daly Counselor Ashlety Burns Counselor Ronald Fitzwater College & Career Kushana Collier College & Career Shannon Geletka Counselor Joy Helton Counselor Dani Gilcrease Counselor Valerie Hoffpauir Counselor Carlene Leal Counselor Jamie McRae Counselor Ashley Miller Counselor Amanda Wade Counselor Kennon Henry ACC Dual Credit Monica Silvas ACC Dual Credit

Shadow Creek High School Shadow Creek High School ASSETS Academy 11850 Broadway 605 W. House Street Pearland, TX 77584 Alvin, TX 77511 Phone: 281-245-3800 Phone: 281-331-1690

Kelly Hestand Principal Tracy Hummel Principal Susi Roberts Lead Counselor Brandy Johanson Assistant Principal Amber Dixon Counselor August Lee Counselor

DISCLAIMER The listing of courses contained in the Alvin ISD Course Planning Guide is by way of announcement only and shall not be regarded as an offer of contract. The district expressly reserves the right to (1) add or delete courses from its offerings; (2) change or cancel any course for insufficient enrollment; or (3) revise or change courses, pathway suggestions and any other policy affecting course offerings. Students and parents may access updates at: www.alvinisd.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSSAGE ...... 5

PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM ...... 6

ALVIN ISD REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS ...... 6

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS for students who entered high school in 2014-2015 or after ...... 7

STUDENT GRADUATION PLANNER ...... 8-9

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... 10

CORE COURSE SEQUENCE RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 11-14

ENDORSEMENTS AND PATHWAYS CHARTS ...... 15-20

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS for students who entered high school prior to 2014-2015 ...... 21-25

STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS ...... 26

LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION ...... 26

GRADE POINTS & CLASS RANK ...... 27

ACCELERATED/ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE OFFERINGS ...... 28

ALTERNATE WAYS TO EARN CREDIT ...... 29 CORRESPONDENCE COURSES CREDIT RECOVERY CREDIT BY EXAM CREDIT RECOVERY EXAM SUMMER SCHOOL

ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION ...... 30-31

ACC & AISD CROSSWALK ...... 32-35

EDUCATIONAL PLANNING ...... 36-37

GENERAL WEB ADDRESSES ...... 38

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ...... 39-65

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ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dr. James “Buck” Gilcrease, Superintendent

Students, Parents, and Families,

Please find the provided 2016-2017 Alvin ISD Course Guide as a resource intended to help Alvin ISD students and their families make informed decisions regarding coursework selections throughout high school. This guide has been designed to help identify coursework pathways that will position them to transition to post-secondary education or directly into a career already possessing many of the skills that will help them achieve success. We also encourage you to reach out to teachers, counselors, and administrators that can also help you make informed decisions.

Consider utilizing the following resources when choosing graduation plans, endorsements and individual courses:

. Review the 2016-2017 course guide and note the specific requirements related to each graduation plan, endorsements as well as pre-requisites for future course work. . Consult with teachers regarding course requirements and expectations. . Consult with school counselors regarding coursework pathways and graduation requirements. . Consult with the Advanced Academic Specialists at each secondary school regarding Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-AP course offerings. . Consult with an Alvin Community College Dual Credit Academic Advisor to evaluate dual credit or dual degree programs. . Review college admissions requirements for colleges and programs that are being considered following high school.

Please note, graduation requirements changed for students entering high school in 2014-2015 and thereafter, as part of the implementation of House Bill 5. Reference the section below that is applicable:

Students entering high school prior to 2014-2015: These students are advised to stay on the “Recommended” or “Distinguished” graduation plans. Students interested in the new “Foundation Plan” must schedule a meeting with their counselor prior to making a change.

Students entering high school in 2014-2015 and thereafter: These students must graduate under the “Foundation Plan” with one more endorsements. Endorsements were developed to provide students with choices aligned to their post- secondary interests. Endorsements can be earned in STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. More information, including a TEA Graduation Toolkit, can be found at www.alvinisd.net/hb5.

We hope these resources will help every student in Alvin ISD achieve their goals, both now and in the future.

Buck Gilcrease, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Each high school year, every student is one step closer to the future. With each decision, he/she may either preserve options or restrict future possibilities. The following information can be used to help parents and students plan for high school and beyond.

High school courses chosen during a student's freshman and sophomore years are among the most important academic decisions a student will make in high school. While these decisions may not determine what career the student will pursue or which college he/she will attend, they may limit certain colleges and careers from the range of choices. The Endorsements and Pathways Guide provided within this document is a tool that students and parents should use to effectively plan for the upcoming year and the remaining years of high school. The four years of high school should be planned to preserve a student's options. Too many math and science courses cannot harm a student’s college or career prospects, but too little will likely impact career possibilities in which the student may later become interested. For example, a student who decides to enter engineering or attend a very selective college, during the junior or senior year, may discover that the college or career selection required four years of math, science and/or a foreign language. Please consult your school counselor for questions related to course selection.

ALVIN ISD REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Junior High School Counselors and/or trained staff will meet with 8th grade students to complete the Personal Graduation Plan and course selection.

2. High School Counselors will meet with 9th and 10th grade students in classroom settings to review requirements for graduation and assist with course selection.

3. Counselors will meet with each junior student through an individual academic conference.

4. Students should discuss course choices with parents, coaches, and current teachers before completing the course selection form.

5. Teachers will be asked to review student selections and make recommendations for Pre-AP, AP, athletics, and other courses requiring teacher approval.

6. In the late spring, students will be provided a verification sheet to confirm their course selections. Students must notify their counselor of any requested changes.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Students should spend a considerable amount of time planning their high school courses consulting with parents, teachers, counselors, mentors, and administrators. Schedules are designed to meet each student’s goals and future planning needs. Changes can disrupt these plans and possibly graduation. Schedules changes are strongly discouraged once school begins and may require administrative approval.

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ALVIN ISD GRADUATION PLAN Students entering grade 9 in the 2014-15 school year and beyond

The Texas Legislature has created one graduation plan called the “Foundation High School Program” (FHSP). In addition to the FHSP, students will have the opportunity to earn endorsements and performance acknowledgements. Specific course descriptions are available in the 2016-17 Course Planning Guide or online at www.alvinisd.net. Distinguished Level of Foundation Only FHSP + Endorsements 22 Credits Achievement 26 Credits (administrative approval only) 26 Credits

4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, and an 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, and an 4 credits English – ELA I, II, III, and an advanced ELA credit advanced ELA credit advanced ELA credit

3 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, and an 4 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, and two 4 credits Math – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra advanced math credit advanced math credits II, and one advanced math

3 credits Science – Biology, two advanced 4 credits Science – Biology, three advanced 4 credits Science – Biology, three advanced science credits science credits science credits 3 credits Social Studies – U.S. History, 3 credits Social Studies – U.S. History, 3 credits Social Studies – U.S. History, Government, Economics, and World Geography Government, Economics, and World Geography Government, Economics, and World or World History or World History Geography or World History 2 credits in Languages other than English 2 credits in Languages other than English 2 credits in Languages other than English 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, 1 credit in Fine Arts (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Principles of Floral Design) Theatre, or Principles of Floral Design) Theatre, or Principles of Floral Design) 1 credit in Physical Education 1 credit in Physical Education 1 credit in Physical Education 0.5 credit in Speech* 0.5 credit in Speech* 0.5 credit in Speech* 4.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or 6.5 credits in electives (may include CTE or certification courses) certification courses) certification courses)

*Not required for students who enter high school Credit requirements specific to at least one Credit requirements specific to at least one in 2016-17 school year. endorsement endorsement

Please consult with your School Counselor to create a graduation plan.

Endorsements Multidisciplinary STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Studies

Science Agriculture Education/Training Fine Arts Advanced courses that Engineering Architecture Health Sciences Languages Other Than prepare students for the Mathematics Audio/Video Technology Human Services English (LOTE) workforce or postsecondary Technology Business/Management/Marketing JROTC Social Studies education Hospitality/Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Transportation Debate Yearbook

State Assessments Required for Graduation (EOC) Performance Acknowledgements

English I English II Outstanding performance: Certification: nationally or Algebra I US History Dual credit coursework; internationally recognized Biology bilingualism/biliteracy; college AP; business or industry PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT or ACT certificate or license

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Student Graduation Planner Alvin Independent School District

Student Name: ______ID ______Expected Graduation Date ______

Endorsement Selected: STEM Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Services Multi-Disciplinary Studies Foundation Plan – 22 Credits Students must complete all of the courses listed below. English Language Arts – 4 Credits Science – 3 credits Fine Arts – 1 Credit English I Biology (Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre, Floral English II IPC or Advanced Science Design) English III Adv. Science______English IV or Advanced English Social Studies – 3 Credits Physical Education – 1 Credit World Geo or World History ______Mathematics – 3 Credits US History Algebra I Government *Speech – 0.5 credit Geometry Economics ______Advanced Math Foreign Language or Substitute – 2 Credits Electives – 4.5 Credits ______

*Not required for students who enter high school in 2016-17 school year. Endorsements – 26 Credits Students must complete the Foundation Plan and 4 additional credits from one of the areas below.

STEM Business and Industry Public Services (Algebra II required) 1 Math or CTE Math 1 Math or 1 CTE Math 1 Math or 1 CTE Math 1 Science or CTE Science 1 Science or 1 CTE Science (Chemistry & Physics required) Elective 1 ______Elective 1 ______1 Science or 1 CTE Science Elective 2 ______Elective 2 ______Elective 1 ______Elective 2 ______Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies 1 Math or CTE Math 1 Math or 1 CTE Math 1 Science or CTE Science 1 Science or 1 CTE Elective 1 ______Elective 1 ______Elective 2 ______Elective 2 ______

Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) Students must graduate DLA to be eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission

Four credits in math – including one (1) credit for Algebra II Four credits in science Completion of curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

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Performance Acknowledgements Students may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s transcript

Outstanding Performance in Dual Credit course Outstanding Performance in Bilingualism and Bi-literacy Outstanding Performance on a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) test Outstanding Performance on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT Earning a Nationally or Internationally Recognized Business/Industry Certification/License

STAAR EOC Checklist Students must meet the passing standard for each of the assessments listed below

Algebra 1 Biology English I English II US History

Plans for the Future Students must meet with their school counselor periodically to review post-secondary plans

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Testing Post-Secondary Applications PSAT ______Two-year college SAT ______Technical School ACT ______Four-year college

Military College Readiness – TSI

Math ______Apply Texas Application Reading ______Common Application Writing ______Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) Scholarships

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Performance Acknowledgements

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance in/on one of the following:

PSAT, Dual Credit Bilingualism and Bi-literacy AP Exam PLAN, SAT Courses or ACT

1. Complete all English  Proficiency in one or 1. At least 12 hours of Language Arts more LOTE by one A score of 3 or 1. A score on college academic above on a College (ELA) of the following: a PSAT/NMSQT that Board AP exam courses (includes qualifies the ATC and locally requirements and score of 3 or student for articulated maintain a higher on an AP courses) with a minimum grade exam recognition by grade of 80 or average of 80: 3. In addition to College Board and higher; or and completing 1 & 2, National Merit 2. An associate 2. Satisfy one of the Scholarship degree while in an English Qualifying Test; or high school following: language learner  Complete minimum must also have: 2. College readiness of 3 credits in a  Participated in and benchmark score language other met the exit on at least 2 than English criteria for a subject tests on (LOTE) with a bilingual or ESL the ACT- minimum grade program; and Plan/Aspire; or average of 80; or  Scored at the 3. Combined critical  Demonstrate Advanced High reading and math proficiency in a Level on TELPAS score of at least level IV LOTE with 1250 on the SAT; a minimum grade or average of 80; or 4. A composite score of  Complete at least 3 28 on the ACT credits in (excluding the foundation writing sub score) subject area in a LOTE with a minimum grade average of 80; or

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license with one of the following:

Performance on an examination or series of Performance on an examination sufficient to examinations sufficient to obtain a national obtain a government required credential to or internationally recognized business or practice a profession industry certification

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English

Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem Grade English I N/A 1.0 2 English II N/A 1.0 2 English III N/A 1.0 2 English IV N/A 1.0 2 Newspaper III Newspaper II 1.0 2 11-12 Yearbook III Yearbook II 1.0 2 11-12 Debate III Debate II 1.0 2 11-12

Advanced Academics Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem Grade English I PAP N/A 1.0 2 English II PAP N/A 1.0 2 AP English III N/A 1.0 2 AP English IV N/A 1.0 2

Dual Credit* Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem Grade

DC English III (ENGL 1301/1302) * 1.0 2 11 DC English IV (ENGL 1301/1302) * 1.0 2 12 DC English IV (ENGL 2322/2323) * 1.0 2 12

*See Dual Credit section for more details.

All course prerequisites and grade levels are adopted from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. In addition, AP course prerequisites and grade level requirements are adopted from College Board AP prerequisites and guidelines.

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Mathematics

Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem Grade Algebra I 8th grade Math 1.0 2 8-9 Geometry Algebra I 1.0 2 - Mathematical Models with Applications Geometry 1.0 2 - Financial Mathematics Algebra I 1.0 2 - Algebra II Algebra I 1.0 2 - Precalculus Geometry, Algebra II 1.0 2 - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Independent Study in Mathematics (College Math Preparation) 1.0 2 - Geometry, Algebra II (if space is limited) Engineering Mathematics Algebra II 1.0 2 11-12 Accounting II Accounting I 1.0 2 11-12

Advanced Academics

Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem Grade Algebra I PAP 8th grade Math 1.0 2 9 Geometry PAP Algebra I 1.0 2 - Algebra II PAP Algebra I 1.0 2 - Precalculus PAP Algebra II 1.0 2 - AP Statistics Algebra II 1.0 2 - AP Calculus AB Precalculus 1.0 2 - AP Calculus BC Precalculus 1.0 2 - Computer Science I PAP Algebra II 1.0 2 - AP Computer Science Algebra II 1.0 2 - Game Programming and Design PAP Precalculus 1.0 2 12

Dual Credit Courses*

Course Name Prerequisite Credit Sem Grade DC College Algebra (MATH 1314) * 1.0s 1 - DC Mathematics for Business and Social Science I (MATH 1324) * 1.0 1 - DC Statistics - Elementary Statistical Methods (MATH 1342) * 1.0 1 - DC Precalculus (MATH 2412) College Algebra 1.0 1 - DC Calculus (MATH 2413) DC Precalculus 1.0 1 -

*See Dual Credit section for more details.

All course prerequisites and grade levels are adopted from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. In addition, AP course prerequisites and grade level requirements are adopted from College Board AP prerequisites and guidelines.

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Science

Course Name Pre-requisite Credits Sem Grade Biology 1 None 1.0 2 9-11 Integrated Chemistry and Physics (IPC) None 1.0 2 9-10 Algebra I, one unit in high school science, and Chemistry 1 1.0 2 10-12 recommended concurrent enrollment in 2nd math Physics 1 Algebra I is recommended 1.0 2 10-12 1 credit in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Advanced Animal Science 1.0 2 12 Resources cluster is recommended Anatomy & Physiology 3 credits of high school science is recommended 1.0 2 10-12 -Biology 1 Aquatic Science -Chemistry 1 or concurrent enrollment is 1.0 2 10-12 recommended Environmental Systems Biology and IPC or Chemistry is recommended 1.0 2 11-12 Forensic Science Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 1.0 2 11-12 Medical Microbiology 3 credits of high school science is recommended 0.5 1 10-12 Pathophysiology 3 credits of high school science is recommended 0.5 1 11-12 Intro to Engineering Design (IED), Biology, and 10-12 Principles of Engineering 1.0 2 concurrent enrollment in IPC or Physics

Advanced Academics

Course Name Pre-requisite Credit Sem Grade Biology PAP None 1.0 2 9-11 Biology AP Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 1.0 2 11-12 Algebra I, one unit in high school science, and Chemistry PAP 1.0 2 10-12 recommended concurrent enrollment in 2nd math AP Chemistry Chemistry 1 and Algebra II 1.0 2 11-12 AP Physics 1 Algebra II or concurrent enrollment 1.0 2 10-12 AP Physics C Calculus or concurrent enrollment and AP Physics 1 1.0 2 11-12 AP Environmental Science Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra I 1.0 2 11-12

Dual Credit*

Course Name Pre-requisite Credits Sem Grade DC Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401) * 0.5 1 11-12 DC Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2402) * 0.5 1 11-12 DC Environmental Science (GEOL 1405) * 1.0 1 11-12

*See Dual Credit section for more details.

All course prerequisites and grade levels are adopted from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. In addition, AP course prerequisites and grade level requirements are adopted from College Board AP prerequisites and guidelines.

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Social Studies

Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem World Geography Studies N/A 1.0 2 World History Studies N/A 1.0 2 United States History Studies Since Reconstruction N/A 1.0 2 Government N/A .5 1 Economics N/A .5 1

Advanced Academics Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem World Geography Studies PAP N/A 1.0 2 Human Geography AP N/A 1.0 2 World History AP N/A 1.0 2 United States History AP N/A 1.0 2 Government and Politics: U.S. AP N/A .5 1 Macroeconomics AP N/A .5 1

Dual Credit* Course Name Prerequisite Credits Sem

DC United States History B {HIST 1302} * 1.0 1

DC Government A {GOVT 2305} * 0.5 1

DC Economics A {ECON 2301} * 0.5 1

*See Dual Credit section for more details.

All course prerequisites and grade levels are adopted from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. In addition, AP course prerequisites and grade level requirements are adopted from College Board AP prerequisites and guidelines.

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ENDORSEMENTS AND PATHWAYS CHARTS

Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including the 4th credit of math and science. Pathways are a coherent sequence of courses within a career cluster.

The following charts indicate the different options within each endorsement area in which a student can select a pathway. Please note there are multiple pathways within each endorsement area. It is suggested students and parents use the chart to make informed decisions. Consult your school counselor for alternate course options.

Course descriptions, prerequisites, and grade level requirements are listed in this guide. All courses are 1.0 credit unless otherwise noted.

DC indicates Dual Credit and CTE indicates courses taken at the Alvin ISD Career and Technical Education Center.

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ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

1st Course(s) in Sequence 2nd Course in Sequence 3rd Course in Sequence 4th Course in Sequence FINE ARTS – DANCE (4 credits) Dance I Dance II Dance III Dance IV

FINE ARTS – MUSIC (4 credits) Choir I Choir II Choir III Choir IV

FINE ARTS – MUSIC (4 credits) Band I Band II Band III Band IV

FINE ARTS – THEATRE (4 credits) Theatre Arts or DC Theatre Production II Theatre Production III Theatre Production IV Theatre Technical Theatre II Technical Theatre III Technical Theatre IV Theatre Production I Musical Theatre II Musical Theatre III Musical Theatre IV Technical Theatre I Musical Theatre I

FINE ARTS – VISUAL ART (4 credits – sequences will vary) Art I Art II Digital Arts & Media Art III Fibers I AP Art 3D Portfolio DC Art Appreciation Art II Ceramics I Art III Photography II AP Art Drawing Portfolio Art II Drawing I or DC AP Art 2D Portfolio Art II Fibers I AP Art History Art II Photography I Art II Painting I or DC Art II Sculpture I

FINE ARTS – GENERAL (4 credits)

A total of 4 credits in fine arts by choosing from two fine arts areas listed above.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (4 credits in the same language or 2 credits in 2 different languages) DC Spanish I or PAP DC Spanish II or PAP DC Spanish III or PAP DC or AP Spanish IV DC French I or PAP DC French II or PAP DC French III or PAP DC or AP French IV

SOCIAL STUDIES (5 credits – sequences will vary) World Geography or AP European History DC or AP U.S. History DC or AP Government A (.5) PAP DC or AP Psychology (.5) DC or AP Economics (.5) DC Government B (.5) AP Human Geography Sociology or DC (.5) AP World History

AVID (4 credits) AVID I AVID II AVID III AVID IV

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

Must choose at least 2 courses for 2 or more Consult a School Counselor for additional 1st Course(s) in Sequence credits from the following: course options AGRICULTURE – ANIMAL SCIENCE (4 credits) Principles of Agriculture Livestock Production Aquatic Science Equine/Small Animal Management Principles of Floral Design Advanced Animal Science Ag Mech & Metal Veterinary Medical Applications Ag Facilities & Design Fabrication Wildlife Management Ag Power Systems

AGRICULTURE – AG MECHANICS (4 credits) Principles of Agriculture Ag Mech & Metal Business Information Management or DC Ag Facilities Design & Fabrication Ag Power Systems

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION – CONSTRUCTION (4 credits) Principles of Architecture & Construction Tech (CTE - 2.0) Business Information Management or DC Construction Advanced Construction Tech (CTE - 2.0) Engineering Math Ag Mech & Metal

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION – HVAC (4 credits) Principles of Architecture & HVAC (CTE - 2.0) Business Information Management or DC Construction Advanced HVAC (CTE - 2.0) Engineering Math Ag Mech & Metal

ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS – AV PRODUCTION (4 credits) Principles of Arts & AV AV Production Graphic Design & Illustration Advanced AV Production (2.0) Business Information Management or DC Practicum in AV (2.0)

ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS – FASHION DESIGN (AHS & MHS - 4 credits) Principles of Human Fashion Design Graphic Design & Illustration Services or Advanced Fashion Design (2.0) Principles of Arts & AV

ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS – GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION (4 credits) Principles of Arts & AV Graphic Design & Illustration Business Information Management or DC Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration (2.0) AV Production

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (4 credits) Business Information Computer Maintenance (CTE-2.0) Global Business (.5) Management or DC Computer Technician (CTE - 2.0) Virtual Business (.5) Telecommunications & Networking (CTE - 2.0)

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

Must choose at least 2 courses for 2 or more Consult a School Counselor for additional 1st Course(s) in Sequence credits from the following: course options BUSINESS FINANCE (4 credits) Principles of Business, Banking & Financial Services Touch System Data Entry or DC (.5) Marketing & Finance Accounting I or DC Business Information Management or DC Accounting II or DC DC Business English* Financial Mathematics or DC* DC Financial Analysis* *Not available in 2016-17 school year

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (4 credits) Principles of Business, Business Management Touch System Data Entry or DC (.5) Marketing & Finance Global Business (.5) Accounting I or DC Virtual Business (.5) Accounting II or DC Business Information Management or DC Money Matters (.5) Financial Mathematics or DC* *Not available in 2016-17 school year

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM – CULINARY (4 credits) Principles of Human Services Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness Business Management Culinary Arts (2.0) Financial Mathematics or DC* Practicum in Culinary Arts (2.0) *Not available in 2016-17 school year

MANUFACTURING – METAL MANUFACTURING (AHS - 4 credits) Principles of Manufacturing Precision Metal Manufacturing (2.0) Business Information Management or DC Ag Mech & Metal Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics (2.0)

MANUFACTURING – WELDING (4 credits) Principles of Manufacturing Welding (CTE - 2.0) Business Information Management or DC Ag Mech & Metal Advanced Welding (CTE - 2.0) Engineering Mathematics

MARKETING – MARKETING & ADVERTISING (4 credits) Principles of Business, Advertising & Sales Touch System Data Entry or DC (.5) Marketing & Finance Sports & Entertainment Marketing Accounting I or DC Accounting II or DC Business Information Management or DC Money Matters (.5) Financial Mathematics or DC* *Not available in 2016-17 school year

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS – AUTO COLLISION REPAIR (4 credits) Principles of Manufacturing Collision Repair (CTE - 2.0) Business Information Management or DC Ag Mech & Metal Advanced Collision Repair (CTE - 2.0)

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS – AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (4 credits) Principles of Manufacturing Automotive Tech (CTE - 2.0) Business Information Management or DC Ag Mech & Metal Advanced Automotive Tech (CTE - 2.0)

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

1st Course in Sequence 2nd Course in Sequence 3rd Course in Sequence 4th Course in Sequence ENGLISH – DEBATE (4 credits) Debate I Debate II Debate III Independent Study in Speech (Debate IV) or AP Seminar or Journalism

ENGLISH – YEARBOOK or NEWSPAPER (4 credits) Journalism Yearbook I Yearbook II Yearbook III Newspaper I Newspaper II Newspaper III

PUBLIC SERVICES ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

Must choose at least 2 courses for 2 or more 1st Course in Sequence Additional Elective Choices credits from the following: COSMETOLOGY (4 credits) Principles of Human Cosmetology I (CTE - 3.0) Financial Math or DC* Services Cosmetology II (CTE - 3.0) Business Management *Not available in 2016-17 school year

HEALTH SCIENCE (4 credits) Principles of Health Science Health Science Child Development Medical Terminology or DC (.5) Forensic Science Med Microbiology/ Pathophysiology Financial Math or DC* Anatomy & Physiology or DC Practicum I in HST (2.0) *Not available in 2016-17 school year DC EMT (CTE – 2.0) CNA (CTE – 2.0) Clinical Rotation (2.0) Medical Office Administration(CTE – 2.0) DC Pharm Tech (2.0) DC Practicum II in HST – Pharm Tech (2.0)

HUMAN SERVICES – CRIMINAL JUSTICE (4 credits) Principles of Law & Public Law Enforcement I Business Information Management or DC Safety Law Enforcement II Forensic Science

HUMAN SERVICES - EDUCATION (4 credits) Principles of Human Child Development Business Information Management or DC Services Instructional Practice in Ed & Training I (2.0) Practicum in Education & Training (2.0)

MILITARY SCIENCE– JROTC (AHS - 4 credits) 1st Course in Sequence 2nd Course in Sequence 3rd Course in Sequence 4th Course in Sequence JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) ENDORSEMENT Students must complete Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics and ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

Must choose at least 2 courses for 2 or more 1st Course(s) in Sequence Additional Elective Choices credits from the following: STEM – COMPUTER SCIENCE (4 credits) Computer Science I PAP AP Computer Science Advanced and/or AP Math Game Programming and Design

STEM – ENGINEERING (4 credits) Intro to Engineering Design Civil Engineering & Architecture Advanced and/or AP Science Principles of Engineering Advanced and/or AP Math Engineering Design & Development

STEM – MATHEMATICS (5 credits) Algebra I or PAP 2 credits of Advanced, Dual Credit, and/ or Geometry or PAP AP Math Algebra II or PAP

STEM – SCIENCE (5 credits) Biology or PAP 2 credits of Advanced, Dual Credit, and/or Chemistry or PAP AP Science Physics or AP

STEM – COMBINED OPTION (5 credits) Algebra II or PAP 3 additional credits from no more than 2 of Chemistry or PAP the STEM options listed above Physics or AP See the Alvin ISD Course Planning Guide for a complete listing of Advanced, Dual Credit and AP Math or Science choices.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ENDORSEMENT Students must complete ONE of the following options in a coherent sequence.

Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence OR

Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics OR

Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science, or Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English, or Fine Arts

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GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS For Students Who Entered High School Prior to 2014-2015

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM EOC requirements must be met at the appropriate level for the class of 2015 and beyond.

COURSE LIST CREDITS

English I, II, III, IV ...... 4

Mathematics ...... 4 Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one credit from Math Models (only if taken prior to Algebra II) OR one full credit of any other SBOE approved math course. Students who successfully complete Algebra I OR Algebra I and Geometry for high school credit in junior high shall be required to complete three additional credits of mathematics during grades 9-12.

Science ...... 4 Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one credit of IPC (only if taken prior to Chemistry and Physics) OR one full credit of an approved SBOE lab-based science course.

Social Studies ...... 4 World Geography (1 credit) World History (1 credit) U. S. History (1 credit) U. S. Government (.5 credit) Economics-Free Enterprise (.5 credit)

Languages other than English ...... 2 Must include two credits of the same language

Physical Education or equivalent ...... 1

Fine Arts ...... 1 Select from Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theatre Arts, or Floral Design (CTE course)

Communication Applications ...... 5 Select from Professional Communications, Teen Leadership, Speech dual credit or Debate.

Electives ...... 5.5 ______

Credits required for graduation ...... 26

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GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS For Students Who Entered High School Prior to 2014-2015

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM EOC requirements must be met at the appropriate level for the class of 2015 and beyond.

COURSE LIST CREDITS

English I, II, III, IV ...... 4

Mathematics ...... 4 Must consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and an additional SBOE approved mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite. (Math Models DOES NOT count as a math credit on the Distinguished Achievement Plan) Students who successfully complete Algebra I OR Algebra I and Geometry for high school credit in junior high shall be required to complete three additional credits of mathematics during grades 9-12.

Science ...... 4 Must consist of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an approved SBOE lab-based science course. (IPC DOES NOT count as a science credit on the Distinguished Achievement Plan)

Social Studies ...... 4 World Geography (1 credit) World History (1 credit) U. S. History (1 credit) U. S. Government (.5 credit) Economics-Free Enterprise (.5 credit)

Languages other than English (Three credits of the same language) ...... 3

Physical Education or equivalent ...... 1

Fine Arts (Select from choir, band, art, Theatre, dance, or floral design) ...... 1

Communication Applications (Select from Professional Communications, Teen Leadership, Speech dual credit or Debate.) ...... 5

Electives ...... 4.5 ______

Credits required for graduation ...... 26

In addition to the credit requirements listed above, four advanced measures must be completed from the following:

The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at a college or professional level. Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process.

Requirements: A student must achieve any combination of at least four of the following:

Original research and/or project (no more than two): Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills).

Test data where a student receives: A score of three or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination; A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT/NMSQT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student; or

College courses: college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

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AISD Graduation Requirements For Students Who Entered High School Prior to 2014-2015 EOC requirements must be met at the appropriate level for the class of 2015 and beyond.

Discipline Recommended High School Program (26 Credits) Distinguished Achievement Program (26 Credits) English Four credits: Four credits: Language Arts English I, II, III, and IV English I, II, III, and IV English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may be English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages may be substituted for English I and II only for students with substituted for English I and II only for students with limited limited English proficiency who are at the beginning or English proficiency who are at the beginning or intermediate intermediate levels of English language proficiency. levels of English language proficiency. Mathematics Four credits: Four credits: Algebra I Algebra I Students who Geometry Geometry successfully Algebra II Algebra II complete The additional credit may be selected from either of the The fourth credit may be selected from any of the following Algebra I OR following and must be successfully completed prior to after successful completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Algebra I and Algebra II: Geometry: Geometry for Mathematical Models with Applications Pre-calculus high school Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Independent Study in Mathematics credit in junior Resources (CTE) DC College Algebra (MATH 1314) high shall be The fourth credit may be selected from the following after AP Statistics AP Calculus AB required to successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II: AP Calculus BC complete three AP Computer Science additional Pre-calculus Independent Study in Mathematics IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level credits of DC College Algebra (MATH 1314) IB Mathematics Standard Level mathematics AP Statistics IB Mathematics Higher Level during grades AP Calculus AB IB Further Mathematics Standard Level 9 – 12. AP Calculus BC Engineering Mathematics (CTE) AP Computer Science Statistics and Risk Management (CTE) IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level IB Mathematics Standard Level IB Mathematics Higher Level IB Further Mathematics Standard Level Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Statistics and Risk Management (CTE)

Science Four credits: Four credits: Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry Physics, Principles of Technology, AP Physics, or IB Physics Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics The additional credit may be IPC and must be successfully After successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry completed prior to chemistry and physics. course, and a physics course, the fourth credit may be selected The fourth credit may be selected from any of the from any of the following: following: Aquatic Science Aquatic Science Astronomy Astronomy Earth and Space Science Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP Physics B AP Physics C AP Physics C AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Physics IB Environmental Systems IB Environmental Systems Scientific Research and Design (CTE) Scientific Research and Design (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Engineering Design and Problem Solving (CTE) Engineering Design and Problem Solving (CTE) Medical Microbiology (CTE) Medical Microbiology (CTE) Pathophysiology (CTE) Pathophysiology (CTE) Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Food Science (CTE) ) Food Science (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE) 23

AISD Graduation Requirements For Students Who Entered High School Prior to 2014-2015 EOC requirements must be met at the appropriate level for the class of 2015 and beyond.

Discipline Recommended High School Program (26 Credits) Distinguished Achievement Program(26 Credits)

Social Studies Four Credits: Four Credits: World Geography Studies (one credit) World Geography Studies (one credit) World History Studies (one credit) World History Studies (one credit) U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit) U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit) U.S. Government (one-half credit) U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics Free Enterprise (one-half credit) Economics Free Enterprise (one-half credit)

Languages Two Credits: Three Credits: Other Than The credits must consist of any two levels in the same The credits must consist of any three levels in the same English language language.

Physical One credit One credit Education The required credit may be from any combination of the The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses: following one-half to one credit courses: Foundations of Personal Fitness Foundations of Personal Fitness Adventure/Outdoor Education Adventure/Outdoor Education Aerobic Activities Aerobic Activities Team or Individual Sports Team or Individual Sports In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation courses listed above may be earned through participation in in the following activities: the following activities: Athletics Athletics JROTC JROTC Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs conducted on or off campus activity programs conducted on or off campus In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for In accordance with local district policy, up to one credit for any one of the courses listed above may be earned through any one of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in any of the following activities: participation in any of the following activities: Drill Team Drill Team Marching Band Marching Band Cheerleading Cheerleading All allowed substitution activities must include at least 100 All allowed substitution activities must include at least 100 minutes per five-day school week of moderate to vigorous minutes per five-day school week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. physical activity. Credit may not be earned for any TEKS-based course more Credit may not be earned for any TEKS-based course more than once. No more than four substitution credits may be than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions. earned through any combination of substitutions.

Health None None Education Speech One-half credit from any of the following: One-half credit from any of the following: Communication Applications Communication Applications Professional Communications (CTE) Professional Communications (CTE) Technology None None Applications

Fine Arts One credit from any of the following: One credit from any of the following: Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Art, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Dance, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Music, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre, Level I, II, III, or IV Theatre, Level I, II, III, or IV Principles and Elements of Floral Design (CTE) Principles and Elements of Floral Design (CTE) 3D Modeling & Animation 3D Modeling & Animation

Elective Five and one-half credits Four and one-half credits Courses

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AISD Graduation Requirements For Students Who Entered High School Prior to 2014-2015 EOC requirements must be met at the appropriate level for the class of 2015 and beyond.

Discipline Recommended High School Distinguished Achievement Program Program (26 Credits) (26 Credits)

Advanced Measures None The measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at a college or professional level. Student performance on advanced measures must be assessed through an external review process.

Requirements:

A student must achieve any combination of at least four of the following:

Original research and/or project (no more than two):

judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills).

Test data where a student receives:

a score of three or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination; a score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT/NMSQT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student; or

College courses: college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of 3.0 or higher.

No substitutions are allowed in the Distinguished Achievement High School Program.

Total Credits 26 26

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STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS

Freshman - Less than 6 credits Sophomore – Minimum of 6 credits Junior – Minimum of 12 credits Senior – Minimum of 19 credits

Students will be classified according to their year in high school as long as they meet the above credit criteria. Grade level reclassifications occur annually except for senior year.

LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION

There are three levels of instruction at the AISD high school campuses: Advanced Placement, Accelerated, and Average. The Accelerated Level includes Dual Credit (DC) and PAP.

The PAP, AP, and Dual Credit courses are designed to cover the content of the regular courses with sufficient enrichment materials to adequately challenge the above-average student. A student placed in an accelerated (Pre-AP or Dual Credit) or AP course is enrolled because of exceptional achievement in a particular area as indicated by test records, high motivation, teacher recommendation, grade achievement, and interest.

The average courses provide the subject content that is required for the average student and are college preparatory courses.

Levels of instruction should be chosen carefully with the advice of teachers and school counselors. A student who has been in average courses may find it difficult to do the work required of him/her in an accelerated or advanced course. Level changes will be made in accordance with the PAP/AP contract.

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GRADE POINTS & CLASS RANK

All semester grades earned by a student for high school credit with Alvin ISD, transfer grades from an accredited high school, dual credit from Alvin Community College, and/or courses taken for initial credit, except those designated as local credits, are included in figuring grade point average.

GRADE POINT VALUES FOR THE THREE ACADEMIC LEVELS

ADVANCED ACCELERATED NUMBER PLACEMENT (Dual Credit/Pre-AP) AVERAGE GRADE NO. OF POINTS NO. OF POINTS NO. OF POINTS 100 8.0 7.0 6.0 99 7.9 6.9 5.9 98 7.8 6.8 5.8 97 7.7 6.7 5.7 96 7.6 6.6 5.6 95 7.5 6.5 5.5 94 7.4 6.4 5.4 93 7.3 6.3 5.3 92 7.2 6.2 5.2 91 7.1 6.1 5.1 90 7.0 6.0 5.0 89 6.9 5.9 4.9 88 6.8 5.8 4.8 87 6.7 5.7 4.7 86 6.6 5.6 4.6 85 6.5 5.5 4.5 84 6.4 5.4 4.4 83 6.3 5.3 4.3 82 6.2 5.2 4.2 81 6.1 5.1 4.1 80 6.0 5.0 4.0 79 5.9 4.9 3.9 78 5.8 4.8 3.8 77 5.7 4.7 3.7 76 5.6 4.6 3.6 75 5.5 4.5 3.5 74 5.4 4.4 3.4 73 5.3 4.3 3.3 72 5.2 4.2 3.2 71 5.1 4.1 3.1 70 5.0 4.0 3.0 69 or less 0.0 0.0 0.0

The 6.0 weighted grade point average will be used to determine class rank. Grade points will be awarded once each semester for each course regardless of the credit value for the course. One, two, or three credit courses will receive the same number of grade points per semester as a one-half credit course.

Students who lose credit due to excessive absences will also lose grade points for that course.

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ACCELERATED/ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

Accelerated level

Academic Decathlon I DC Entrepreneurship (BUSG 2309) DC Spanish IV (SPAN 2312 or 2315)

Academic Decathlon II DC Environmental Science (GEOL 1405) DC Theatre Arts (DRAM 1310/1351)

DC Touch System Data Entry (POFT Algebra I PAP DC French I (FREN 1411) 1429)

Algebra II PAP DC French II (FREN 1412) DC US Government A (GOVT 2305)

Biology I PAP DC French III (FREN 2311) DC US Government B (GOVT 2306) Chemistry PAP DC French IV (FREN 2312) DC U.S. History (HIST 1301)

Civil Engineering & Architecture DC Intro to Mass Communications (COMM 1307) DC U.S. History (HIST 1302)

Computer Science PAP DC Medical Terminology (HITT 1306) Engineering Design & Dev

DC Accounting I (ACCT 2301) DC Painting (ARTS 2316) English I PAP

DC Accounting II (ACCT 2302) DC Practicum in Health Science (EMSP 1160/1501) English II PAP

DC Practicum in Health Science (PHRA 1301/1309 DC Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 2401/2402) French I PAP & PHRA 1313/1205) DC Practicum in Health Science II (PHRA 1349/ DC Art Appreciation (ARTS 1301) French II PAP 1441) DC Business Info Mgmt (BCIS 1305) DC Precalculus (MATH 2412) French III PAP DC Business Law (BUSI 2301) DC Psychology (PSYC 2301) Geometry PAP DC Business Management (BMGT 1327) DC Public Speaking (SPCH 1315) Precalculus PAP DC College Algebra (MATH 1314) DC Soc Studies Research Methods (PSYC 1300) Principles of Engineering (POE) DC Drawing (ARTS 1316) DC Sociology (SOCI 1301) Spanish I PAP

DC Economics (ECON 2301) DC Spanish I (SPAN 1411) Spanish II PAP DC English III (ENG 1301/1302) DC Spanish II (SPAN 1412) Spanish III PAP DC English IV (ENG 1301/1302 or 2322/2323) DC Spanish III (SPAN 2311 or 2313) World Geography Studies PAP

Advanced level * Not a College Board sanctioned AP course *Academic Decathlon III AP Art 3-D Design Port Digital AP English IV AP Research (Capstone 2) *Academic Decathlon IV AP Art History AP Environment Science AP Seminar (Capstone 1) AP Art Drawing Port AP Biology AP European History AP Spanish IV AP Art Drawing Port Digital AP Calculus AB AP French IV AP Spanish V AP Art 2-D Design Port AP Calculus BC AP Human Geography AP Statistics

AP Art 2-D Design Port Digital AP Chemistry AP Macroeconomics AP U.S. Gov’t & Politics

AP Art 2-D Design Port Photography AP Computer Science A AP Music Theory AP U.S. History AP Art 3-D Design Port AP Drawing AP Physics I AP World History AP Art 3-D Design Port AP English III AP Physics C Game Programming and Design (Contemporary Craft) AP Psychology National Merit Review Program

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ALTERNATE WAYS TO EARN CREDIT

Correspondence Courses A student may apply no more than five credits (10 semesters) from courses taken by correspondence to the required graduation requirements. The course must be taken through an extension program approved by the state, and the student must have counselor or administrator approval before registering for a course. Students and parents are responsible for all fees. Student and parent must sign an agreement contract. Grade points will be awarded.

Credit Recovery A computer-based instructional program through which students work individually in order to regain credit. Students must have approval from the counselor to enroll.

Credit by Exam (CBE) Exams for credit in high school subjects are administered four times throughout the year. A student can have no prior formal instruction in the course being tested and must score an 80 or better on the exam to receive credit. Students entering high school in 2011-2012 and thereafter must also meet state assessment requirements. The test grade and credit will be recorded on the transcript. The school pays the fees for these exams; however, a refundable deposit must be paid when the student registers for the exam. Grade points will be awarded for credit earned. High school courses that require an EOC are currently not available for CBE without prior instruction.

Credit Recovery Exam A student who has previously taken a course and failed with at least a 60 may, pending TEA state assessment requirements, be permitted to earn credit for the failed course by taking a credit recovery exam. A student with excessive absences can only take a credit recovery exam with approval from the Attendance Review Committee. A student must score at least 70 on the exam to receive credit; the grade will be recorded on the transcript. No grade points are awarded. CRE cannot be used to regain eligibility in extra-curricular activities. The student is responsible for the exam fees and paperwork. Check with a counselor for eligibility. Students required to take the STAAR EOC may not qualify for CRE.

Summer School Summer school is available for credit acceleration and recovery. Summer school occurs at both high schools. Check with a school counselor for course eligibility. Some courses may require prior approval. Information is usually available in early May. Grade points will be awarded for initial credit.

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ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DUAL CREDIT Alvin ISD and Alvin Community College (Note: Information provided by Alvin Community College) 2016-2017 The Alvin Independent School District and Alvin Community College have entered into an agreement which offers qualified students the opportunity to earn college credits while attending high school. Benefits Students maximize their high school years by selecting courses which will count as credit for both Alvin ISD and college. Parents receive huge savings by paying lower college tuition at the $25.00per credit rate + $30 registration fee. Students have the benefits of college and career counseling from the ACC Academic Advisor for the Dual Credit Program on the high school campus. Students can graduate with their Bachelor’s degree up to two years ahead of their peers, putting them in the job market earlier. Student Expectations The Dual Credit program is a rigorous program that will require extra time and dedication to academic studies. The successful Dual Credit candidate should make above average grades, be highly motivated, possess good study skills, be goal oriented, and not be afraid to ask for assistance. Students are expected to be emotionally and intellectually mature and ready for rigorous work, much of which is done outside of class. Students should have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude toward learning, excellent time management, and organizational skills.

Application Process: Visit www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit for up to date information. Select an ACC Dual Credit College course during the course selection process and Apply to Alvin Community College – www.alvincollege.edu Click on Apply Now! Meet TSI Requirements: Students must take all sections of the TSI exam unless a waiver or exemption exists. Students should meet directly with their ACC Dual Credit Advisor to inform the advisor when testing or an exemption, or waiver has been met. Testing is available at ACC or on your High School campus (if applicable). TSI Scores Required: Exemptions: Waivers: College Algebra:

Reading- 351 SAT: 1070-combined score (critical STAAR/EOC: PSAT- 50

Writing- 5 on Essay reading + math) with a minimum of English II (level 2 score of 4000) ACT- 19

*4 on essay requires an 500-Critical Reading score and 500 Algebra I (level 2 score of 4000) and a SAT- 500

objective score of Math score. grade of 70 or higher in Algebra II. TSI- 350

363 or higher. ACT: 23 Composite Score PSAT: 107 combined (critical reading TSI- 340 and High School Math- 350 19-English and 19-Math + math) with a minimum of 50- Pre-Cal with a grade of STAAR/EOC: Critical Reading and 50 Math score. A or B. English III (level 2, score of 4000) *Partial waivers can be granted after STAAR/EOC-Algebra I (level Algebra II (level 2, score of 4000) a student is assessed. 2-score of 4000) and 70+ grade in Algebra II.

Complete an Early Admissions Contract with ACC Dual Credit Advisor. Parent signature is required. Attend ACC Dual Credit Orientation—Visit www.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit for dates & times. All Dual Credit courses require payment of tuition to Alvin Community College at www.alvincollege.edu by the posted deadline. Purchase the required college textbooks which are available at ACC College Store or www.alvincollege.edu/collegestore. Students should have textbooks no later than the second day of class.

NOTE: Students that require accommodations for testing and/or their college courses, must meet with the ACC Office of Disability Services. High School accommodations are not recognized in college classes. Contact the ACC ODS for assistance: 281-756-3533 or [email protected].

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Contact your ACC Dual Credit Advisors for assistance: Alvin High School-Ms. Kennon Henry 281-245-2726 [email protected] Office: B-105 Manvel High School-Ms. Monica Silvas 281-245-2928 [email protected] Office: A-133 Shadow Creek High School-Ms. Monica Silvas 281-245-2928 [email protected]

The Alvin Independent School District and Alvin Community College have entered into an agreement which offers qualified students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree at the same time by successfully completing all required college courses. Alvin ISD Dual Credit Grade Conversion Chart Dual Credit courses are college courses taken by students to earn college credit while simultaneously earning high school credit. These courses are graded as they would be on the ACC college campus. Grades reported for high school purposes are done so to meet the need of reporting progress to parents through progress reports and report cards; but are not aligned with the high school grading policies. The grade reported is what the student currently has in the college course, which may be drastically different from what the student may earn as their final grade. To learn more about how grades are being calculated in the Dual Credit college course, students/parents should refer to the Course Syllabus. Course Syllabi may be found online at www.alvincollege.edu underneath the Quick Link section.

This chart has been put in place to ensure that if a student earns a C or D in the college course, it is likewise recorded as such on their high school transcript. According to the ACC grading policy 60-69 is a D; 70-79 is a C.

ACC AISD 60 & 61-D =70-D

62 & 63-D =71-D

64 & 65-D =72-D

66 & 67-D =73-D

68 & 69-D =74-D

70 & 71-C =75-C

72 & 73-C =76-C

74 & 75-C =77-C

76 & 77-C =78-C

78 & 79-C =79-C

Verification of Numerical Grade Required by AISD AISD students taking courses at ACC during the summer, fall, and spring semesters will receive the standard alpha grade assigned by the college. To receive high school credit, students must complete and submit a Verification of Numerical Grade form and an ACC transcript, to the high school Registrar no later than 10 days after grades have been posted for the semester in which the course was taken. Alpha grades will no longer be sufficient for high school transcription. See your high school counselor or ACC Advisor for any questions.

Alvin Community Collegewww.alvincollege.edu/dualcredit[email protected]281-756-3726 Follow us on Twitter @alvindualcredit and Facebook Alvin Community College-Dual Credit

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Alvin ISD/Alvin Community College Crosswalk

Dual Credit Academic – These are core courses generally required for all 4 year Bachelor Degree programs. These courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Texas Public College or University with a grade C or higher. Dual Credit Technical – These courses generally do not transfer to the 4 year university, but are instrumental in completing a technical degree at Alvin Community College.

HS Location Grade ACC College AISD Course Name ACC # ACC Course Name Credit Taught Level Credit Hours ACCT Financial Accounting I 1 AISD 10-12 Academic 3 2301 Accounting ACCT Managerial Accounting II 1 AISD 10-12 Academic 3 2302 Accounting Intermediate Adv Engineering DFTG 2 ACC 12 Computer-Aided Technical 4 Design & Presentation 2419 Drafting American Sign SGNL Beginning 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 Language I 1301 American Sign I American Sign SNGL Beginning 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 Language II 1302 American Sign II American Sign SNGL Intermediate 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 Language III 2301 American Sign I American Sign SNGL Intermediate 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 Language IV 2302 American Sign II Anatomy & BIOL Anatomy & Physiology/Problems 2 AISD 11-12 2401/ Academic 8 & Solutions 2402 Physiology I & II ARTS Art I, Art Appreciation 1 AISD 9-12 Art Appreciation Academic 3 1301 ARTS Art II, Painting I 1 AISD 10-12 Painting I Academic 3 2316 ARTS Art II, Sculpture I 1 ACC 10-12 Sculpture I Academic 3 2326 ARTS Art II, Drawing I 1 AISD 10-12 Drawing I Academic 3 1316 Art II, Digital Art and ARTS 1 ACC 10-12 Digital Art I Academic 3 Media I 2348 ASTR Stars & Astronomy 1 ACC 12 1403/ Galaxies/Solar Academic 8 1404 System Audio/Video RTVB TV Production 1 ACC 11-12 Technical 3 Production 2337 Workshop I Communication BMGT Business English 1 ACC 12 Skills for Technical 3 1305 Managers Business Business Info BCIS 1 AISD 9-12 Computer Technical 3 Management I 1305 Applications BUSI Business Law 1 ACC 10-12 Business Law Technical 3 2301

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HS Location Grade ACC College AISD Course Name ACC # ACC Course Name Credit Taught Level Credit Hours Business BMGT Principles of 1 ACC 10-12 Technical 3 Management 1327 Management CHIN Chinese I 1 ACC 9-12 Beginning Chinese I Academic 4 1411 CHIN Chinese II 1 ACC 9-12 Beginning Chinese II Academic 4 1412 CHIN Intermediate Chinese III 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 2311 Chinese I CHIN Intermediate Chinese IV 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 2312 Chinese II PSYC College Transitions 0.5 AISD 9-12 Learning Strategies Academic 3 1300 Communication SPCH 0.5 AISD 10-12 Public Speaking Academic 3 Applications 1315 Computer BCIS Introductory C 1 ACC 9-12 Technical 4 Programming 1420 Programming ECON Principles of Economics 0.5 AISD 11-12 Academic 3 2301 Economics I Engineering Design & DFTG Basic Computer 1 ACC 12 Technical 4 Presentation 1409 Aided Drafting ENGL English III A & B 1 AISD 11 1301/ Composition I & II Academic 6 1302 ENGL English IV A & B 1 AISD 12 1301/ Composition I & II Academic 6 1302 ENGL Survey of English English IV A & B 1 AISD 12 2322/ Academic 6 Literature I & II 2323 BUSG Small Business Entrepreneurship 1 ACC 10-12 Technical 3 2309 Management Environmental GEOL Environmental 1 AISD 11-12 Academic 4 Systems 1405 Science Introduction to ACNT Financial Analysis 1 AISD 10-12 Computerized Technical 3 1311 Accounting POFT Business Math Financial Math 1 ACC 9-12 Technical 3 1325 Using Technology FREN French I 1 AISD 9-12 Beginning French I Academic 4 1411 FREN French II 1 AISD 9-12 Beginning French II Academic 4 1412 FREN Intermediate French French III 1 AISD 9-12 Academic 3 2311 I FREN Intermediate French French IV 1 AISD 9-12 Academic 3 2312 II

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HS Location Grade ACC College AISD Course Name ACC # ACC Course Name Credit Taught Level Credit Hours GERM Elementary German German I 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 4 1411 I GERM Elementary German German II 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 4 1412 II GERM Intermediate German III 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 2311 German I GERM Intermediate German IV 1 ACC 9-12 Academic 3 2312 German II Human Growth and PSYC Life-Span Growth & 1 ACC 10-12 Academic 3 Development 2314 Development Independent Studies MATH 1 ACC 12 Calculus I Academic 4 in Math (Calculus) 2413 Independent Study in MATH Math for Business & 1 AISD 11-12 Academic 3 Math (Bus/Social Sci) 1324 Social Science Independent Study In MATH Math (College 1 AISD 11-12 College Algebra Academic 3 1314 Algebra) Independent Study in COMM Intro to Mass 0.5 AISD 9-12 Academic 3 Speech 1307 Communications HITT Medical Medical Terminology 0.5 AISD 9-12 Technical 3 1305 Terminology Music Studies, Music MUSI 1 ACC 9-12 Music Theory Technical 2 Theory I 1211 Music Studies, Music MUSI 1 ACC 9-12 Music Theory II Technical 2 Theory II 1212 POFT Practicum in Business Bus Office Proc & 2 ACC 11-12 1300 & Technical 6 Management Career Exploration 1309 EMSP Practicum in Health 2 AISD 12 1160/ EMT Basic/Clinical Technical 6 Science (EMT) 1501 PHARM Intro to Pharm, 1301/ Practicum in Health Pharm Math, 2 AISD 11-12 1309 Technical 11 Science (Phar Tech I) Community Pharm, 1313/ Drug Classification 1205 Practicum in Health PHARM Inst Pharm Prac, Science 2 AISD 11-12 1349/14 Pharm Drug Technical 7 (Phar Tech II) 41 Therapy MATH Precalculus 1 AISD 11-12 Precalculus Academic 4 2412

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HS Location Grade ACC College AISD Course Name ACC # ACC Course Name Credit Taught Level Credit Hours PSYC Psychology 0.5 AISD 11-12 General Psychology Academic 3 2301 BIOL Scientific Research and 1 ACC 12 1406/ General Biology Academic 8 Design (Biology) 1407 CHEM Scientific Research and 1 ACC 12 1411/ Chemistry Academic 8 Design (Chem) 1412 PHYSICS Scientific Research and 1 ACC 12 1401/ Physics Academic 8 Design (Physics) 1402 SOCI Principles of Sociology 0.5 AISD 10-12 Academic 3 1301 Sociology SPAN Spanish I 1 AISD 9-12 Beginning Spanish I Academic 4 1411 SPAN Spanish II 1 AISD 9-12 Beginning Spanish II Academic 4 1412 SPAN Intermediate Spanish III 1 AISD 9-12 Academic 3 2311 Spanish I Spanish for SPAN Spanish III 1 AISD 9-12 Native/Heritage Academic 3 2313 Speakers I SPAN Intermediate Spanish IV 1 AISD 9-12 Academic 3 2312 Spanish II Spanish for SPAN Spanish IV 1 AISD 9-12 Native/Heritage Academic 3 2315 Speakers II Special Topics in SS HIST 0.5 AISD 11-12 U.S. to 1877 Academic 3 (U.S. History to 1877) 1301 SS Advance Studies GOVT Texas State & Local 0.5 AISD 11-12 Academic 3 (Government B) 2306 Government MATH Statistics 1 ACC 11-12 Statistics Academic 3 1342 DRAM Intro to Theater & Theatre I, Theater Arts I 1 AISD 9-12 1310/ Academic 6 Intro to Acting 1351 DRAM Theatre I, Theatre Rehearsal & 1 ACC 9-12 1220/ Academic 4 Production I Performance 1221 Touch System Data POFT Beginning 0.5 AISD 9-12 Technical 3 Entry 1329 Keyboarding HIST U.S. History Since 1877 1 AISD 11-12 U.S. since 1877 Academic 3 1302 United States GOVT American 0.5 AISD 11-12 Academic 3 Government 2305 Government

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EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

GRADE 8

_____ Consult 8th grade counselor and teachers for appropriate course selections. _____ Choose the most appropriate graduation plan for your proposed post-secondary endeavors. _____ Attend student/parent evening programs for high school/college planning. _____ Take the 8th grade PSAT/NMSQT (www.collegeboard.org). _____ Complete your four year graduation plan.

GRADE 9 – FRESHMAN YEAR _____ Plan your high school program with your parents. _____ Request college catalogs or review online of your chosen colleges and plan your high school program accordingly. For example, many colleges and universities require four years of core subjects or three years of a Language Other Than English. _____ Begin researching your career choices and the educational requirements of each. _____ Attend military academy presentation in your regional area. _____ Develop good study habits. _____ Participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. _____ Plan to attend the AISD College Fair during the fall semester. _____ Meet with college representatives as they visit your school. _____ Take the PSAT/NMSQT (www.collegeboard.org) in October. _____ Choose your 10th grade year courses wisely!

GRADE 10 – SOPHOMORE YEAR _____ Check credits to make sure you are on schedule for graduation. _____ Check to make sure your courses meet college entrance requirements. _____ Prepare to take the PSAT/NMSQT (www.collegeboard.org) in October. _____ Update your four year plan. _____ Plan to attend the AISD College Fair during the fall semester. _____ Learn about opportunities to earn college credit or advanced placement. _____ Plan a program of study for junior year with your counselor. Choose 11th grade year courses wisely! _____ Gather and review information about colleges. _____ Investigate costs of various college programs. _____ Meet with college representatives as they visit your school. _____ Participate in community activities and keep log documenting hours served. _____ Seek ways to develop your leadership skills. For example, run for office in a club or organization on campus.

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GRADE 11 – JUNIOR YEAR _____ Review your credits/graduation plan and make sure you are on track for graduation. _____ Remember, colleges are looking for the following:  Challenging coursework  Strong GPA  Involvement in extracurricular activities  Community service _____ Study and take the PSAT (www.collegeboard.org) _____ Review and study for the ACT or SAT (spring semester); sample tests available online _____ Update your four year plan. _____ Plan to attend the AISD College Fair during the fall semester. _____ Visit the websites of the colleges that most interest you. _____ Plan to visit college campuses during the spring or summer. _____ Look for summer enrichment programs. _____ Create a list of people who you will ask to write a letter of recommendation.

GRADE 12 – SENIOR YEAR _____ Plan to attend the AISD College Fair during the fall semester. Contact individual colleges/universities. _____ Meet with your counselor to review your academic records to make sure you are on track for graduation. _____ Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse, if you are planning to play college sports. This can be completed the summer before senior year. _____ Complete college admission applications. Be sure to submit or mail. www.applytexas.org or www.commonapp.org _____ Request transcripts be sent to your chosen colleges. _____ Ask for recommendation letters from people you have chosen. Be sure to give them at least two weeks’ notice. _____ Visit the College and Career Center for college and scholarship information on a regular basis. _____ Re-take the SAT or ACT, if necessary. Check admission requirements for your chosen college(s). _____ Take the SAT II (subject), if required, by your chosen college(s). _____ Attend the financial aid and scholarship nights at your school _____ Complete the financial aid form (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Involve your parents/guardians in this process. _____ DEADLINES ARE IMPORTANT! Pay attention to the deadlines. _____ Encourage your parents to complete their income tax as early as possible. _____ Complete local scholarship applications and submit by the deadline. _____ Apply for college and university scholarships and submit by the deadline. _____ Take the TSIA, if necessary, for Texas colleges. _____ Reserve a dorm room at your chosen college. _____ Complete the Graduation survey. _____ Request your final high school transcript to be sent to your chosen college. _____ If you are a dual credit student, be sure to request an ACC transcript to be sent to your chosen college. _____ Attend graduation ceremonies and CELEBRATE! _____ Participate in the orientation program of your chosen college. _____ Consider taking College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams when you get to college.

CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishments so far!!!!

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General Web Addresses

Name Category Web Addresses

SAT Testing www.collegeboard.org

ACT Testing www.actstudent.org

Texas Success Initiative Testing link Assessment

FASTWEB Scholarships www.fastweb.com

Scholarships Scholarships www.scholarships.com

Minnie Stevens Piper Compendium of Texas www.window.state.tx.us/scholars Foundation Colleges & Financial Aid Calendar

NCAA Clearinghouse Athletics www.eligibilitycenter.org

Texas Common Application College Application www.applytexas.org

Common Application College Application www.commonapp.org

Universities College Search www.universities.com

FAFSA Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov

Texas Higher Education Financial Aid www.collegefortexans.com Coordinating Board

State Grants Financial Aid www.thecb.state.tx.us

National Aid Financial Aid www.finaid.org

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Students and parents must sign a contract acknowledging all Pre-AP and AP course requirements.

Disclaimer: The listing of courses contained in the Alvin ISD Course Planning Guide is by way of announcement only and shall not be regarded as an offer of contract. The district

expressly reserves the right to (1) add or delete courses from its offerings; (2) change or cancel any course for insufficient enrollment; or (3) revise or change courses, pathway suggestions and any other policy affecting course offerings.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Alvin Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agriculture Science, Business and Finance, Human Service, Industrial Technology, Trade and Industry, Criminal Justice, Health, Art, AV and Communications, and STEM. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, age appropriateness, and available class space.

The Career and Technical Education Department strives to prepare each student with the necessary tools to achieve their goals, whether the goals include a four-year college degree or a technical degree. At all secondary campuses in Alvin ISD a variety of local articulated courses, as well as dual credit classes, are offered. All students, regardless of their selected graduation plan, who complete the course requirements, may apply the credit toward a two-year college degree.

For additional information contact Christina Rice, Career & Technical Education Director, at 281-245- 2635.

It is the policy of Alvin ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its vocational programs, services, or activities, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Alvin ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

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3D MODELING AND ANIMATION ACCOUNTING I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Fee: No more than a $20 fee per semester is required. Students are introduced to accounting concepts, In this course students will master foundational skills principles and procedures. Students will formulate and required for 3-D modeling and animation through the interpret financial information for use in management use of cutting-edge software. The modeling of decision making. environments, characters, and objects, along with basic story and script-writing principles are the focus of this ACCOUNTING II course. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Accounting I ACADEMIC DECATHLON I Students continue to examine concepts in accounting, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 including how it is impacted by outside factors such as Prerequisite: Teacher approval economic, international and social factors. This course examines the inter-related aspects of Western thought. Students read and compare history, ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE art, literature, music, sciences, mathematical concepts, Semesters: 2 credit: 1 Grade: 12 and economic principles. Students in this class are Prerequisite: 1 credit in the Agriculture, Food, and expected to compete in Academic Decathlon Natural Resources cluster is recommended competitions. This course will receive accelerated grade This course examines the interrelatedness of human, points. scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. A minimum of 40% of instructional time will ACADEMIC DECATHLON II be spent conducting field and laboratory investigations. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 This course satisfies a high school science graduation Prerequisite: Teacher approval and Acad. Decathlon I requirement. This course examines the inter-related aspects of Western thought. Students read and compare history, ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) art, literature, music, sciences, mathematical concepts, Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 and economic principles. Students in this class are Prerequisite: Automotive Technology expected to compete in Academic Decathlon Students will learn the theory of operation of automotive competitions. This course will receive accelerated grade vehicle systems and associated repair practices in a pre- points. employment laboratory. This course is advanced training and preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence ACADEMIC DECATHLON III (ASE) Certification in Engine Performance, Semesters: 2 credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Electrical/Electronic Systems, Suspension and Steering Prerequisite: Teacher approval and Acad. Decathlon II and Brakes. This course examines the inter-related aspects of Western thought. Students read and compare history, ADV AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION art, literature, music, sciences, mathematical concepts, Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 and economic principles. Students in this class are Prerequisite: Audio/Video Production expected to compete in Academic Decathlon Students will write, produce, direct, and edit short films competitions. This course will receive advanced grade and video broadcasts through film, television or other points. multimedia.

ACADEMIC DECATHLON IV ADVANCED COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH (CTE Center) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 12 Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Teacher approval and Acad. Decathlon III Prerequisite: Collision Repair and Refinishing This course examines the inter-related aspects of Certification Preparation: I-Car Western thought. Students read and compare history, This course is designed to teach the application of art, literature, music, sciences, mathematical concepts, advanced technical skills and practices related to collision and economic principles. Students in this class are repair and refinishing. Students will gain advanced expected to compete in Academic Decathlon knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials competitions. This course will receive advanced grade used in the reconstruction and refinishing of vehicles. points.

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ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) advanced skill development in critical reading, Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 application of math skills, and essay writing. This course Prerequisite: Construction Technology prepares students for the SAT and ACT college entrance Certification Preparation: NCCER Carpentry Level II exams and emphasizes Texas College and Career Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills specific Readiness Standards. to those needed to enter the work force as carpenters, building maintenance technicians, or supervisors or ADVANCED WELDING (CTE Center) prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 management, architecture, or engineering. This course is Prerequisite: Welding I and Algebra I or Geometry a continuation of NCCER curriculum and standards recommended established by Associated Builders and Contractors. Certification preparation: AWS Welding and NCCER Welding ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN (AHS & MHS) Students will develop advanced welding concepts and Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 skills. Metal is cut with plasma arc and oxy-fuel torches, Prerequisite: Fashion Design prepared with grinders, welded with oxyacetylene. Fee: $50 maximum Shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc Students will be expected to develop an advanced processes, then the weld is tested. understanding of fashion with emphasis on design and production within this project based course. Students ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION will be required to purchase supplies to complete Semester: 1 Credit: .5 projects. This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of advertising. Students ADV GRAPHIC DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION will gain knowledge of techniques used in current Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 advertising, including print, broadcast, and digital media. Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Illustration Fee: No more than a $20 fee per semester AG FACILITIES DESIGN & FABRICATION This course is a continuation of Graphic Design and Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Illustration with emphasis placed on designing for Students will develop skills in metal equipment assembly practical application, workflow and client interaction. and joining processes, reinforce/place/finish and cure concrete, use basic carpentry skills, plan and install ADVANCED HVAC & REFRIG TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) fences, perform appropriate cold and hot metal Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 techniques and develop welding skills. Students are Prerequisite: HVAC & Refrigeration Technology required to complete shop work. Certification Preparation: NCCER HVAC Students will acquire industry level knowledge and skills AG MECHANIC & METAL TECHNOLOGIES in safety, electrical theory, tools, codes, installation of Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 commercial HVAC equipment, heat pumps, and Certification Preparation: NCCER Core troubleshooting techniques, various duct systems and Students will develop an understanding of agricultural maintenance practices. mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, ADV PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING (AHS) concrete, and metal working techniques. Semesters: 2(2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Precision Metal Manufacturing and AG POWER SYSTEMS completed or concurrently enrolled in Algebra II. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Designed to provide intermediate-level skills and a Students will develop an understanding of power and further understanding of machine shop operations. control systems as related to energy sources, small and Students will continue to refine their metal technology large power systems, and agricultural machinery. skills and will be required to make a sheet metal project, a lathe project, and a vertical milling project. ALGEBRA I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 ADVANCED SAT PREP Prerequisite: 8th grade Mathematics Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 This course will explore linear, quadratic, and Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I and English I exponential functions along with their related Fee: No more than a $20 fee is required. transformations, equations, and associated solutions in This is a college-preparatory course that includes 41

both mathematical and real-world situations using a AP ART DRAWING PORT DIGITAL variety of tools, representations, and technology. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Students will also investigate polynomials of degree one Prerequisite: Art I and two, radical expressions, sequences, and laws of Fee: $50 dollar fee per semester exponents. Students will use software (Illustrator, Painter, Photoshop, etc.) to solve a number of drawing problems ALGEBRA I PAP on the college level by selecting an area of concentration Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9 and developing a portfolio to submit to the College Prerequisite: 8th grade Mathematics Board for Advanced Placement credit. This is a college-preparatory course includes all study topics in Algebra I in more depth and further develops AP ART 2D DESIGN PORTFOLIO the skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 succeed in future advanced math courses. Prerequisite: Art I Fee: $50 dollar fee per semester ALGEBRA II Students will solve a variety of two-dimensional design Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 problems on the college level by selecting an area of Prerequisite: Algebra I concentration and developing a portfolio to submit to This course will explore logarithmic, square root, cubic, The College Board for Advanced Placement credit. cube root, absolute value, rational functions, and their related equations. Students will connect functions to AP ART 2D DESIGN PORT DIGITAL their inverses and associated equations and solutions in Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 both mathematical and real-world situations using a Prerequisite: Either successful completion of DAA, variety of tools, representations and technology. Advanced DAA, Web Mastering OR any art course with teacher approval PRIOR to enrollment. ALGEBRA II PAP Fee: $50 dollar fee per semester Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Students will use software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Prerequisite: Algebra I etc.) to solve a number of design problems on the college This is a college-preparatory course that includes all level by selecting and area of concentration and study topics in Algebra II in more depth and develops the developing a portfolio to submit to the College Board for skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to succeed in Advanced Placement credit. future advanced math courses. AP ART 2D DESIGN PORT PHOTOGRAPHY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of either Art Prerequisite: 3 credits of high school science is Photography recommended Fee: $50 dollar fee per semester This course includes a study of the structure and function Students will solve a variety of design and conceptual of organ systems and the human body. It is lab-oriented problems on the college level by selecting an area of and teaches proper dissection techniques as well as concentration and developing a portfolio to submit to various physiological phenomena. This course satisfies a The College Board for Advanced Placement credit. high school science graduation requirement. AP ART 3D DESIGN PORTFOLIO AP ART DRAWING PORTFOLIO Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Contemporary Crafts or Sculpture Prerequisite: Art I Fee: $50 fee per semester Fee: $50 dollar fee per semester Students will solve a variety of three dimensional design Students will solve a variety of drawing problems on the problems on the college level by selecting an area of college level by selecting an area of concentration and concentration and developing a portfolio to submit to developing a portfolio to submit to The College Board for The College Board for Advanced Placement credit. Advanced Placement credit.

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AP ART 3D DESIGN PORTFOLIO AP CALCULUS BC (CONTEMPORARY CRAFT) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Pre-calculus Prerequisite: Art Foundations, Contemporary Crafts or This course is a comprehensive course in single-variable Sculpture calculus, equivalent to the first year in Calculus at most Fee: $50 fee per semester college and universities. Topics of study include those Students will explore a wide variety of craft and applied listed in Calculus AB and additional topics in differential arts media, techniques, and history while solving design and integral calculus including parametric, polar and problems. Possible media will include ceramics, loom vector functions. It is recommended that a graphing weaving, sculpture, jewelry making, paper maché, and calculator be purchased for this course. embroidery among others. AP CHEMISTRY AP ART 3-D DESIGN PORT DIGITAL Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Chemistry and Algebra II Fee: $50 fee per semester This is a college-preparatory course that is the equivalent In this course, students will use software (Maya, Blender, to a first-year college course in Chemistry. This course SketchUp, etc.) to solve variety of 3 dimensional design will include a study of atomic structure, intermolecular problems on the college level by selecting an area of forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, concentration and developing a portfolio to submit to thermochemistry, and equilibrium. Extensive The College Board for Advanced Placement credit. mathematical problem solving and analysis is required.

AP ART HISTORY AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Students develop an understanding and knowledge of Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment; architecture, sculpture, painting and other art forms Computer Science Pre-AP recommended within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Major This course includes fundamentals of programming in forms of artistic expression from a variety of past and the Java language at an advanced level. Topics include present cultures are studied. Students develop an program design methodology, problem solving and understanding of the elements of art and fundamental algorithm development, use of classes and objects, art historical terminology as they learn to use control and data structures, input/output, methods and intelligence and sensitivity in viewing works of art arrays. This course is the equivalent of a first-semester critically and analytically. college course in Computer Science and should be taken by students desiring to obtain college credit through the AP BIOLOGY AP exam. (Not a CTE program) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry AP ENGLISH III This is a college-preparatory course that is the equivalent Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 to a first-year college course in Biology. Biology AP Prerequisite: Summer reading required covers evolution, energy and communication cellular This college-level course is designed to prepare students processes, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and for advanced placement and/or credit in college. interactions. Focusing mainly on rhetoric, students write frequently and analyze the styles of various authors. AP CALCULUS AB Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 AP ENGLISH IV Prerequisite: Pre-calculus Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This course explores topics listed by College Board Prerequisite: Summer reading required including limits, differentiation, integration and their This college-level course requires students to applications. It is recommended that a graphing demonstrate the ability to critically read and analyze a calculator be purchased for this course. range of literature from all genres and historical periods.

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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP MACROECONOMICS Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra I This is a college level course that includes analysis of the This is a college-preparatory course that is the equivalent principles of economics that apply to an economic to a one semester college course in environmental system as a whole. The course places particular science. This course will use both conceptual and emphasis on the study of national income and price mathematical models to understand the determination and also develops student's familiarity interrelationships of among natural processes, including with economic performance measures, economic environmental issues and management alternatives. growth, and international economics.

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY AP MUSIC THEORY Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This is a college level course that includes a basic Prerequisite: Audition required narrative of events and movements in European History This is an in-depth and rigorous study of music theory. and enables students to develop an understanding of Student will learn the rules behind Common Practice some of the principal themes in modern European composition and counterpoint. It includes reflections on History. In addition, students will analyze historical musical periods and styles while exploring the cultural evidence and historical understanding in writing. and creative nature of music.

AP FRENCH IV AP PHYSICS I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: 80% average in French III PAP Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment recommended. This is a college-preparatory course that is the equivalent The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes to a first-semester college course in trigonometry-based communication by applying interpersonal, interpretive, physics. AP Physics I covers the concepts of Newtonian and presentational skills in real-life situations. This mechanics; work, energy, and power; mechanical and includes vocabulary usage, language control, sound waves; and electric circuits. Extensive communication strategies, and cultural awareness taught mathematical problem solving and analysis is required. almost exclusively in French. AP PHYSICS C AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (WORLD GEOGRAPHY) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Calculus or concurrent enrollment and AP This is a college level course that includes the systematic Physics 1 study of patterns and processes that have shaped the This is a college-preparatory course that is the equivalent Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial to a first-semester college course in calculus-based concepts and landscape analysis to examine human physics. AP Physics I covers the concepts of Kinematics, socioeconomic organization and its environmental Newton’s Laws, Work, Energy, Power, Linear consequences. Students will also explore the geographic Momentum, Rotational Motion, Oscillations, and Laws of methods and tools geographers used to interpret maps Gravitation. Extensive mathematical problem solving and and analyze geospatial data; understand and explain the analysis is required. implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places; recognize and interpret the AP PSYCHOLOGY relationships among patterns and processes at different Semester: 1 Credit: .5 scales of analysis; define regions and evaluate the This is a college level course that includes an introduction regionalization process; and characterize and analyze to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and changing interconnections among places. NOTE: When mental process of human beings and other animals. completed for one credit, this course may be used as a Students are exposed to the psychological facts, substitute for World Geography. principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

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AP RESEARCH (AP Capstone Year Two) AP STATISTICS Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: AP Seminar – (AP Capstone Year One) Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II PAP AP Research allows students to focus on a yearlong AP Statistics is equivalent to a non-calculus based research based topic chosen by the student. Students introductory college course in statistics. The course is will further their understanding of research methodology appropriate for students planning to majors in using a mentored based inquiry and investigation model. engineering, business, education, health sciences, social The course is completed by a mentored academic thesis sciences, math or science. Topics to be covered will paper complemented by a presentation, performance, or include types of distributions of data and their uses, exhibition as well as an oral defense of their research. types of sampling and their uses, and statistical inference with models. Students will be required to purchase a TI- AP SEMINAR (AP Capstone Year One) 83 graphing calculator. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: English I and Algebra I AP U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AP Seminar is a foundations course that focuses on Semester: 1 Credit: .5 research methodology and critical thinking skills, with This is a college level course that includes a focus on students examining real world issues in a cross-curricular analytical perspectives regarding government and format. Students will gain skills in individual research, politics in the United States. While similar in scope to team presentations using multiple technologies, Government, in this course students will examine individual argumentative essays, oral defense of concepts used to interpret U.S. politics while in-depth individual presentations, as well as a formal written analysis of specific case studies will be made. exam. The topics of the course will vary per year depending on current world issues and the preferences AP UNITED STATES HISTORY of the teacher and students. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This is a college level course that includes the in-depth AP SPANISH IV study of the growth and development of America's Semesters: 2 Credit: 1-4 (pending grade & Exam score) political, economic, and social institutions from the mid- Prerequisite: 85% average in Spanish III or 80% average 1600’s to the present. Students will analyze historical in Spanish III PAP recommended or department approval materials and learn to weigh the evidence and The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes interpretations presented in historical scholarship. communication by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This AP WORLD HISTORY includes vocabulary usage, language control, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 communication strategies, and cultural awareness taught This is a college level course that includes a survey of the almost exclusively in Spanish.. history of humankind, with the major emphasis on the study of significant people, events, and issues from the AP SPANISH V earliest times to the present and analysis of important Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 events and issues in western civilization as well as in Prerequisite: Spanish IV AP civilizations in other parts of the world. Students will The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course is designed historical inquiry to research, interpret, and use multiple with a learning experience equivalent to that of an sources of evidence. introductory college course in literature written in Spanish. It provides the opportunity to demonstrate AQUATIC SCIENCE proficiency in Spanish across the three modes of Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 communication and the five goal areas. The course pays Prerequisite: Biology, and Chemistry or concurrent special attention to critical reading and analytical writing enrollment is recommended in the target language to prepare for the AP Exam in Aquatic Science includes a study of biotic and abiotic May. components in aquatic environments, and the physical and chemical properties of fresh and salt water and the animals that live in these habitats.

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ART I (FOUNDATIONS) ART II PAINTING I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Fee: $10 per semester Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 This course introduces the student to the world of visual Fee: $20 per semester art. It is a hands-on studio art course emphasizing This course analyzes various styles of paintings, including drawing, design, color theory and three-dimensional art. contemporary painting while strengthening concepts of The student is also exposed to contemporary, design through use of art elements and principles. multicultural, and historic images as well as career possibilities in art. ART II PHOTOGRAPHY I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 ART II CERAMICS I Prerequisite: Art I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Fee: $30 per semester Prerequisite: Art I Fee: $25 per semester Students will learn creative techniques and expression Students will explore 3D Art making through the media and will explore the manipulation of images, as well as of clay, porcelain, and glaze. Students will work using the contemporary, cultural and historical aspects of alternative clay methods as well as traditional wheel photography. work and throwing techniques. ART II SCULPTURE I ART II DESIGN I (STUDIO) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art I Prerequisite: Art I Fee: $30 per semester Fee: $20 per semester This class will focus on developing the skills acquired in This class focuses on developing the skills the student Art Foundations. It is a hands-on studio art course with acquired in Art Foundations. Students will be exposed to an emphasis on three dimensional art. a wide variety of processes such as painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, and printmaking. ART III FIBERS II (CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS II) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 ART II DIGITAL ART & MEDIA I Prerequisite: Art II Fibers I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Fee: $30 per semester Fee: $20 per semester This class is a continuation of the ART II Contemporary This course introduces 2- and 3-dimensional digital Crafts course. Projects may include making cloths, mold- imagery. Topics include digital composition, design making, and large-format silk screening among others. principles, raster and vector based 2-D graphic design and animation, and 3-D modeling and animation. ART III PHOTOGRAPHY II Students use software, digital cameras and scanners to Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 create and edit digital designs for a range of purposes Prerequisite: Art II Photography I including fine art and art for publication. Fee: $30 per semester This class is a continuation of the Art Photography course ART II DRAWING I with the addition of alternative processing and portfolio Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 building. Prerequisite: Art I Fee: $20 semester ATHLETIC TRAINER I-IV Students will explore drawing and design with a Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 secondary focus on visual storytelling. Students will Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1 and/or program teacher create their own original cartoons, characters, comics approval. and publications. This course will prepare the student to use taping and bandaging techniques in the prevention and care of ART II FIBERS I (CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS) athletic injuries. Students will apply physiological Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 principles to health and physical education and analyze Prerequisite: Art I the manner in which the body reacts to the exacting Fee: $30 per semester requirement of exercise. This course will involve outside- Students will explore a variety of applied arts media, of-class time homework and time required working with techniques, and history while solving design problems. athletes and athletic teams. (May earn PE substitution Media may include ceramics, sculpture, loom weaving, credit when taken with a sport) papermaking, macramé, beading, and jewelry making among others. 46

AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Principle of Arts, A/V Tech, & Certification Preparation: MOS Certification – Word, Communication recommended Excel, Access, and PowerPoint This course focuses on pre-production, production, and Students apply technical skills to address business post-production audio and video activities. applications of emerging technologies, create word- processing documents, develop spreadsheets, formulate AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) databases and make electronic presentations using Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 Microsoft Office. Fee: No more than a $20 fee per semester is required. Students will learn job specific training for employment BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Sports Management) in the automotive technician career field. It includes the Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 use of repair manuals, hands-on service, and the Prerequisite: Business Information Management I preparation for four of the Automotive Service recommended Excellence (ASE) automotive certifications: Engine This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Performance, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Business Finance and the importance of the financial Suspension/Steering and Brakes. systems utilized in various sports structures.

AVID I-IV CAREER PREPARATION 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credits: 3 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Application/interview required, 2.0-3.5 Prerequisite: Student must be 16 years of age, must GPA recommended; Teacher/administrator have personal transportation and an approved job. recommendation, AVID committee approval and student Students receive general employability skills as a group commitment to academic achievement. and individual training that will address their job specific The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) knowledge and skills. Note: 1 period; plus 15 hours per program is designed to help students prepare for, week on work-site commit and succeed in postsecondary education. Students will learn time management, study skills, note CAREER PREPARATION 2 taking methodologies, and interpersonal awareness. Semesters: 2 Credits: 3 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Career Preparation I, must have personal BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES transportation and an approved job. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Students receive general employability skills as a group This course will introduce banking and financial concepts and individual training that will address their job specific and the role of money in today’s economy. knowledge and skills. Note: 1 period; plus 15 hours per week on work-site BIOLOGY Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 CHEMISTRY Biology will include the study and understanding of life Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 on Earth, homeostasis, energy transformations, growth Prerequisite: Algebra I, one unit in high school science, and development of organisms, hereditary processes, and recommended concurrent enrollment in 2nd math and biodiversity on Earth. Chemistry will include a study of matter, use of the Periodic Table, bonding, stoichiometry, solutions BIOLOGY PAP chemistry, gas laws, thermochemistry, and nuclear Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 chemistry. It is recommended that students have a This course is a college-preparatory course that will scientific or graphing calculator. include the study and understanding of life on Earth, homeostasis, energy transformations, growth and development of organisms, hereditary processes, and biodiversity on Earth.

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CHEMISTRY PAP COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (CTE Center) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I, one unit in high school science, Prerequisite: Business Information Management I and recommended concurrent enrollment in 2nd math recommended This is a college-preparatory course that prepares Certification Preparation: A+ Computer Repair students for Chemistry AP. Pre-AP Chemistry emphasizes Certification; TIA A+ the concepts associated with matter, the Periodic Table, Fee: certification test fee bonding, stoichiometry, solutions chemistry, gas laws, This course provides job specific training for Industry thermochemistry, kinetics, electrochemistry, and nuclear Certified entry-level employment in computer repair and chemistry. Extensive mathematical problem solving is maintenance technology careers. Course will prepare required. students to take the A+ Certification as a computer repair technician. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 COMPUTER SCIENCE I PAP This course is designed to study growth and Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 development of children. Emphasis will be on current Prerequisite: Geometry, concurrent enrollment in trends and studies in child behaviors, guidance and child Algebra II care for optimal family management. Students will be This course is designed to allow students to study required to participate in the Reality Works Baby programming methodology and design, data structures, Simulation. and algorithms. Students will be introduced to the language of Java, to computer hardware, and to HTML CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE and JavaScript. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design COMPUTER TECHNICIAN (CTE Center) Students will have opportunities to create solutions to Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 real world problems like road systems that alleviate Prerequisite: Networking and Telecommunications traffic jams, event centers, or other high traffic areas. recommended This course will receive accelerated grade points. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the area of computer technology, including advanced knowledge COLLEGE PREP MATH electrical and electronic theory, computer principles, and (Independent Study in Math) repair of computer-based technology systems. Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) Geometry, Algebra II (if space is limited) Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 This class is an extension of Algebra II topics intended to Prerequisite: Principles of Architecture & Construction or build skills necessary for the TSI Assessment. Successful Principles of Manufacturing recommended scores on the TSI Assessment are required for enrollment Certification Preparation: NCCER Carpentry Level into DC College Algebra. Students acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing. This COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISHING (CTE Center) course is a continuation of NCCER curriculum and Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 standards established by Associated Builders and Prerequisite: Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems Contractors. is recommended Fee: A fee of no more than $20 is required. COSMETOLOGY I (CTE Center) Certification Preparation: I-Car Semester: 2 (3 periods) Credits: 3 Grades: 10-11 This course is designed to teach the concepts and theory Prerequisite: Application required; 2 Year Program of systems related to automotive collision repair and Certification/License preparation: Cosmetology License refinishing. Topics include body panel repair and (must log 1,000 hours over 2 years and pass state exam) replacement, mig welding, frame technology, plastic Fees: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) repair, damage analysis, and refinishing. Safety is Registration fee ($25.00 money order or credit card stressed during all phases with student performance payment only), 3 passport photos, $25.00 for uniform centered on I-CAR qualification preparation. shirt, cost of Cosmetology Kit. The cosmetology program is a two year sequence of courses designed to provide job-specific training that will prepare the student to become a licensed cosmetologist. 48

This first year course consists of orientation Note: DANCE I-IV PERFORMANCE/ENSEMBLE I-IV Students will be required to spend extra hours in the Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 cosmetology lab in order to meet the 500 clock hours Prerequisite: Audition required required to move to Cosmetology II. Fee: Included in fee for Dance Team to cosmetology, fundamentals of cosmetology, chemical This class is for students who have auditioned and met reformation and related theory, artistry of hair, and the requirements to be dance officers of the Varsity manicures. Dance Team. The dance officers performs ensembles and small group dances at football games, designated COSMETOLOGY II (CTE Center) basketball games, pep rallies, parades, contest and Semesters: 2 (3 periods) Credits: 3 Grades: 11-12 spring show. They attend mandatory camps in the Prerequisite: Cosmetology I + 500 clock hours summer. They perform/ compete in and out of the state. This course includes advanced cosmetology instruction. Members follow all U.I.L. rules and are required to The students practice advanced hair design, principles attend all designated functions. Members must follow and applications of hair coloring techniques, advanced and abide by the Alvin ISD Dance Team Constitution. haircutting and related theory, learn about salon Note: Students may earn up to one PE substitution development, and prepare for the Texas Department of credit. Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) exam. Students will gain real world experience by practicing their skills on clients. DANCE I, PRINCIPLES OF DANCE I or DANCE TRAINING I This program meets all of the Texas Department of Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Licensing & Regulation requirements for licensure upon NOTE: Satisfies Fine Art credit. passing the state exam. Note: Students will be required to Fee: $90.00 per year spend extra hours in the cosmetology lab in order to The student will master basic elements of ballet, jazz, meet the total 1000 clock hours required to take the hip-hop, musical theatre, modern, lyrical and folk Cosmetology State Exam. The 1,000 clock hours must be dancing, as well as develop choreography skills and study completed PRIOR to May 20 of Senior Year in order to the history of dance. This course has 1-3 required graduate under the TDLR High School Operator Program. performances necessary to meet the dance TEKS. This course satisfies a Fine Art credit. CREATIVE WRITING (ESL) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 DANCE II-IV, PRINCIPLES OF DANCE II-IV or DANCE Prerequisite: Placement TRAINING II-III This course allows students to develop creativity in Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 written expression and to demonstrate their writing skills NOTE: Satisfies Fine Art credit. in numerous forms of writing including essays, poetry Fee: $90.00 per year and drama. The student will more advanced elements of ballet, jazz, *Per SBOE Rule this is one of the approved Foundation hip-hop, musical theatre, modern, lyrical and folk Advanced Courses and may count as English IV dancing, as well as develop choreography skills and study the history of dance. This course has 1-3 required CULINARY ARTS performances necessary to meet the dance TEKS. This Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 course satisfies a Fine Art credit. Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality or Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness recommended DANCE I-IV, DANCE PRODUCTION I-IV (Dance JV I-IV) Certification preparation: ServeSafe Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and Prerequisite: Audition required; determined by campus. principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking NOTE: Students may earn up to one PE substitution and includes management and production skills and credit. techniques. Food labs will focus on the design and Participation Fee: $600 - $700 production of food as an art. Students perform at designated football games, NOTE: Lab Fees approximately $60 (Chef Jacket, Chef basketball games, pep rallies, parades, contest and Hat, ServeSafe Certification Exam) spring show. They attend mandatory camps in the Students will be required to lift containers/objects which summer and perform/compete in and out of the state. may weigh in excess of 25 pounds. Students will be expected to attend after school and weekend functions throughout the school year.

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DANCE I-IV, DANCE PRODUCTION I-IV DC ART APPRECIATION (ARTS 1301) (DANCE VARS I-IV) Semesters: 1 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Prerequisite: Audition required; determined by campus. Testing Req. NOTE: Students may earn up to one PE substitution The critical evaluation of selected works and a study of credit. the principles of design from a layman’s standpoint and Participation Fee: $600 - $800 of art in relation to everyday life. Students perform at all varsity football games, designated basketball games, pep rallies, parades, DC ART DRAWING (ARTS 1316) contest and spring show. They attend mandatory camps Semesters: 1 Credit: 1 in the summer and perform/compete in and out of the Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI state. Testing Req. This courses investigates a variety of media, techniques, DAYCARE LAB (local credit) and subjects and explores description and perceptual Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 possibilities of drawing. Prerequisite: Child in Alvin ISD Daycare Facility Students work at district day care one hour per day and DC ART PAINTING (ARTS 2316) focus on child development, health, and safety. Semesters: 1 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI DC ACCOUNTING I (ACCT 2301) Testing Req. Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 This courses explores the potentials of various painting Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI media with stress on color and composition. Testing Req. This is the first accounting course towards a 4-year DC BUSINESS INFO MANAGEMENT (BCIS 1305) degree in Accounting or Business. Students will receive 3 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 hours of college credit: Financial Accounting. This course Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI concentrates on the financial aspect of accounting and Testing Req. application. Overview of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and computer terminology. DC ACCOUNTING II (ACCT 2302) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 DC COLLEGE ALGEBRA (MATH 1314) Prerequisite: Accounting I Dual Credit (ACCT 2301); See Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and ACC This is the second accounting course towards a 4-year approval. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing degree in Accounting or Business. Students will receive 3 Requirements; Pre-Cal is recommended, but not hours of college credit: Managerial Accounting. This required. course concentrates on the managerial aspect of In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, accounting and application. radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. DC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (BIOL 2401/2402) Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 DC COLLEGE TRANSITIONS (PSYC 1300) Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Testing Req. Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI 2401-Human anatomy and physiology course covering Testing Requirements basic integumentary, musculoskeletal and digestive This course provides an introduction to learning styles systems. and also teaches the necessary skidclls for college 2402-Human anatomy and physiology course covering success. This course is required for the Dual Degree basic urinary, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory Program. systems.

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DC COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS (SPCH 1315) DC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (GEOL 1405) Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI Testing Requirements Testing Requirements This course concentrates on the methods of organization Introduction to the science and policy of global and and the techniques of delivery of the platform speech, regional environmental issues including pollution, with emphasis on explanation and persuasion. climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. DC ECONOMICS (ECON 2301) Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 11-12 DC FRENCH I (FREN 1411) Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Testing Requirements Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI Macroeconomics examines American economic Testing Requirements fundamentals relating to social welfare. Emphasis is on Beginning level basic French Language Skills in listening, basic economic concepts and theories as they affect speaking, reading and writing within a cultural domestic/international markets. This course included framework. measurements of GDP, fiscal and monetary policy. DC FRENCH II (FREN 1412) DC ENGLISH III (ENG 1301/1302) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: French I Dual Credit (FREN 1411) with a Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI grade of C or higher. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; Testing Requirements TSI Testing Requirements. ENGL 1301 - Intensive study of and practice in writing Continue development beginning level basic French process, from intervention and researching to drafting, Language Skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing revising and editing, both individually and within a cultural framework. collaboratively. ENGL 1302 – Must complete ENGL 1301. Intensive study DC FRENCH III (FREN 2311) of and practice in the strategies and techniques for Semester: 1 Credit: 1 developing research-based expository and persuasive Prerequisite: French II Dual Credit (FREN 1412) with a texts. grade of C or higher. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI Testing Requirements DC ENGLISH IV (ENG 1301/1302) Consolidates skills acquired at introductory beginning Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 12 level. Furthers proficiency development French Language Prerequisite: English III. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a Degree; TSI Testing Requirements cultural framework. ENGL 1301 - Intensive study of and practice in writing process, from intervention and researching to drafting, DC FRENCH IV (FREN 2312) revising and editing, both individually and Semester: 1 Credit: 1 collaboratively. Prerequisite: French III Dual Credit (FREN 2311) with a ENGL 1302 – Must complete ENGL 1301. Intensive study grade of C or higher. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; of and practice in the strategies and techniques for TSI Testing Requirements developing research-based expository and persuasive Consolidates skills acquired at introductory beginning texts. level. Furthers proficiency development French Language Skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a DC ENGLISH IV (ENGL 2322/2323) cultural framework. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: English III. See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual DC INTRO TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (COMM 1307) Degree; TSI Testing Requirements Semester: 1 Credit: .5 English 2322 (Survey of English Literature I)-This course Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI covers British literature from its beginning to the Testing Requirements eighteenth century. Collateral reading and reports are Historical study and analysis of the mass media. required. English 2322 (Survey of English Literature II)- This course is a study of British literature from the Romantic Period to present. Collateral reading and reports are required. 51

DC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (HITT 1305) The Pharmacy Tech program is offered as a certificate Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 program preparing students to take the Pharmacy Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Certification Exam. This program prepares the student Testing Req. to work in retail and hospital pharmacies. This This is a technical dual credit course preparing students certification program accounts for the 27 credits of the for an associate of applied science degree or Pharmacy Technician Associates of degree. certification. Students will receive 3 hours of college credit. Study of Medical word origin, structure and DC PRECALCULUS (MATH 2412) meanings. Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Math 1314 See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual DC PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE: Degree TSI Testing Requirements EMT (EMSP 1160 & 1501; CTE Center) This course covers a review of algebraic operations, Semesters: 2 (2 periods, fall semester) trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and Credit: 1 Grade: 12 (spring semester elective at ACC) equations, applications of trigonometry, exponential and Prerequisite: Medical Science and Biology; See ACC’s logarithmic functions, and analytic geometry. Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. NOTE: College tuition and fees/certification fees apply DC PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 2301) Certification Preparation: Emergency Medical Technician Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 11-12 – Basic; Outside Clinicals Spring (1 credit) Must be 18 Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI years of age. Testing Requirements Additional lab time outside of class will be required. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior and Preparation for EMT certification provided. The Fall embraces all aspects of the human experience including Semester of this course will be a course of instruction functions of the brain, health and stress, and that provides detailed education, training, and work- psychological disorders. based experience in the hospital and ambulance arena. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning DC SOCIOLOGY (SOCI 1301) experiences. The Spring Semester of this course will Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 include all the skills necessary to provide emergency Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI medical care at a basic life support level with an Testing Requirements. ambulance service or other specialized service. Students This course is a social science involving the study of the must be able to provide their own transportation. social lives or people, groups and societies. Students will register with the college for the Spring semester and turn in a final grade to the high school DC SPANISH I (SPAN 1411) counselor to receive one high school credit. Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI DC PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE: PHARM TECH Testing Requirements (PHRA 1301/1309-fall and PHRA 1313/1205-spring) Beginning level basic Spanish Language Skills in listening, Semesters: 2 (2 Periods) Credit: 2 Grades: 12 speaking, reading and writing within a cultural Prerequisite: Medical Sci. and Anatomy & Physiology framework. recommended

NOTE: College tuition and fees/certification fees apply; DC SPANISH II (SPAN 1412) See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. Semester: 1 Credit: 1 The Pharmacy Tech program is offered as a certificate Prerequisite: Spanish I Dual Credit (SPAN 1411) with a program preparing students to take the Pharmacy grade of C or higher; See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; Certification Exam. This program prepares the student TSI Testing Requirements to work in retail and hospital pharmacies. This Continue development beginning level basic Spanish certification program accounts for the 27 credits of the Language Skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Pharmacy Technician Associates of degree. within a cultural framework.

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level. Further proficiency development in listening, science degree or an office administration certificate. speaking, reading and writing. Develops keyboarding speed and accuracy as well as correct document formatting. DC SPANISH III (SPAN 2313) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 DC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT A (GOVT 2305) Note: Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Department approval or by department Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI placement exam Testing Requirements Builds upon existing oral proficiencies in the home-base NOTE: Satisfies one-half Government credit language. It develops full range of registers; public U.S. constitutional origin/development, structure/ speaking and written discourse within a cultural powers of the national government including the three framework. branches, federalism, political participation, the election process, public policy, civil liberties and rights. DC SPANISH IV (SPAN 2312) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 DC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT B (GOVT 2306) Prerequisite: Spanish III Dual Credit (SPAN 2311) with a Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 11-12 grade of C or higher; See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI TSI Testing Requirements Testing Requirements Consolidates skills acquired at introductory beginning NOTE: Satisfies one-half elective credit level. Further proficiency development in listening, Texas constitutional origin/development, structure/ speaking, reading and writing within a cultural powers of state and local government, federalism and framework. intergovernmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and Texas political DC SPANISH IV (SPAN 2315) culture. Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Note: Spanish for Native/Heritage II DC UNITED STATES HISTORY STUDIES (HIST 1301) Prerequisite: Teacher approval Semester: 1 Credit: 0.5 Grades: 11-12 Continue development to build upon existing oral Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI proficiencies in the home-base language. It develops full Testing Requirements range of registers; public speaking and written discourse NOTE: Satisfies one-half elective credit within a cultural framework. A survey of American History from colonial origins through reconstruction. DC THEATER ARTS I (DRAM 1310) Semester: 1 (FALL) Credit: .5 DC UNITED STATES HISTORY STUDIES (HIST 1302) Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Testing Requirements Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree; TSI This course is the study of the principles of drama and Testing Requirements the development of the Theatre as an art as evidenced A survey of American History since 1877. through study of areas of productions past and present. DEBATE I DC THEATRE ARTS I (DRAM 1351) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semester: 1 (SPRING) Credit: .5 Students will learn the following: statement of Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI propositions, analysis of argumentation, types of Testing Requirements reasoning, methods of research and documentation, This course is a study of the basic techniques of acting. organization through outline, affirmative and negative Included in the course are relaxation, concentration, positions, and evaluating a variety of cases. Note: This objectives and intentions, scene work, and course satisfies the Communication Application credit. improvisational acting.

DEBATE II DC TOUCH SYSTEM DATA ENTRY (POFT 1329) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: Debate I Prerequisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Debate II will further the skills of a debater. These Testing Req. students will do research in cross-examination and/or Completion of this “Technical Keyboarding” will earn the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Extemporaneous Speaking, student 3 credits towards a 2-year associate of applied 53

both Informative and Persuasive. These students will be ENGLISH I expected to compete in invitational tournaments and UIL Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 District Competition. English I is designed to improve communication skills through a variety of reading and writing opportunities. DEBATE III Content includes a comprehensive grammar review, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 vocabulary work, and literary appreciation and Prerequisite: Debate II terminology. Debate III is a continuation of Debate II and will further the skills of a debater. ENGLISH I PAP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 ECONOMICS (With Emphasis on the Free Enterprise Prerequisite: Summer reading required System and its Benefits) This is a college preparatory course stressing advanced Semester: 1 Credit: .5 literary analysis, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and The focus in this economics course is on the basic class discussion. Students who take this course must be principles concerning production, consumption, and willing and able to meet the fast-paced and rigorous distribution of goods and services in the United States curriculum, which requires summer reading and and a comparison with those in other countries around extensive reading and writing throughout the year. the world. Students also examine the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses. ENGLISH II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (EDD) English II students continue to increase and refine their Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11- 12 communication skills through writing and reading. The Prerequisite: Physics and 2 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course focuses on effective composition development courses and includes a comprehensive study of grammar as well Students work in teams to design and develop an original as the close reading of select texts. solution to a significant technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform ENGLISH II PAP research to choose, validate, and justify a technical Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams Prerequisite: Summer reading required design, build, and test their solutions while working This is a college preparatory course stressing advanced closely with industry professionals who provide literary analysis, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and mentoring opportunities. At the conclusion of the class discussion. Extensive reading and research are course, teams will present and defend their solution to required of the self-motivated student who may later an outside panel. This course will receive accelerated follow the Advanced Placement tract. grade points. ENGLISH III ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 English III is designed to offer students a curriculum rich Prerequisite: Algebra II in the integrated study of grammar, vocabulary, Students will solve and model robotic design problems. communication, research, and a component of American Students will use a variety of mathematical methods and literature. models to represent and analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electrical measurement, ENGLISH IV manufacturing processes, materials engineering, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 mechanical drives, pneumatics, process control systems, This course is designed to refine both communication quality control, and robotics with computer and research skills. Students will read and respond to programming. This course satisfies a high school math various texts which include a component of British graduation requirement. literature.

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ESOL I decisions based on current and projected economic Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 factors. This course satisfies a high school mathematics Prerequisite: Placement by LPAC Committee graduation requirement. This course is required for non-English speakers or students who are at the Beginning or Intermediate level FORENSIC SCIENCE of English language Proficiency. This course is designed Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 to accelerate the English Language Acquisition skills, Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry written and oral communication, and reading Forensic Science is a lab-based course that uses a comprehension. structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes. Students will learn terminology and investigative ESOL II procedures related to crime scene, questioning, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth Prerequisite: Placement detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. This course is required for non-English speakers or This course satisfies a high school science graduation students who are at the Beginning or Intermediate level requirement. of English language Proficiency. This course is designed to accelerate the English Language Acquisition skills, FRENCH I written and oral communication, and reading Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 comprehension. This course is an introduction to French with an emphasis on presentational, interpersonal and ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS interpretive skills using authentic materials within a Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 cultural framework. Student will use real-world tasks to Prerequisite: Biology and IPC or Chemistry is achieve an ACTFL Novice-Mid level in reading, writing, recommended listening and speaking. This course will include a study of biotic and abiotic factors, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships FRENCH I PAP among resources and the environment, energy flow Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 through an environmental system, carrying capacity, and This course is an introduction to French with an environmental changes. emphasis on presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills using authentic materials within a EQUINE SCIENCE cultural framework. Students use real-world tasks to Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 achieve an ACTFL Novice-Mid level in reading, writing, This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills listening and speaking. It is designed for students who pertaining to the breed identification, species markings, have chosen to examine French in greater depth and to nutrition, reproduction, health, management, and lay the foundation to prepare students to take the AP grooming of horses, donkeys, and mules. It is French exam. No prior French knowledge is necessary. recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with Small Animal Management. FRENCH II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 FASHION DESIGN (AHS & MHS) Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 This course is a continuation of the French Fee: $50 maximum presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills Students study fashion trends, fabrics and related career acquired in French I. Students will use real-world tasks options within this project based course. Students will be and authentic materials within a cultural framework to required to purchase supplies to complete projects. achieve an ACTFL Intermediate-Low level in reading, writing, listening and speaking. FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 FRENCH II PAP Prerequisite: Algebra I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This course focuses on planning, services for financial Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I PAP and investment planning, banking, insurance, and This course is a continuation the French presentational, business financial management. Additional topics include interpersonal and interpretive skills acquired in French personal money management and personal financial 1. Students will use real-world tasks and authentic materials within a cultural framework to achieve an ACTFL Intermediate-Low level in reading, writing, 55

listening and speaking. It is an in-depth version of French business to become an informed consumer, employee or II and is designed to prepare students to take the AP entrepreneur. French exam. GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION FRENCH III PAP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Fee: No more than a $20 fee per semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II Students will be expected to develop an understanding This course is a continuation of the French of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills and principles of visual art and design. Students need a acquired in French II. Students will use real-world tasks strong background in computers and proficiency in oral and authentic materials within a cultural framework to and written communication. achieve an ACTFL Intermediate Mid to High level in reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course is HEALTH designed to prepare students to take the AP French Semester: 1 Credit: 0.5 Language Exam. Students will gain skills and knowledge to foster individual personal health, includes goal setting, GAME PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN decision-making, wellness, and interactions with others. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: PAP or AP Computer Science HEALTH SCIENCE This project-driven course is an extension of AP Semesters: 1 Credit:1 Grade: 10-12 Computer Science and will focus on applying Prerequisite: Principles of Medical Science and Biology programming skills to create full programs. Students are Certification Preparation: National Healthcare expected to have experience programming in an object- Foundations Skills Assessment Certification oriented environment. Learners will explore coding This course explores the healthcare industry and games (using Unity) with C# and how to compile and requirements for entry to health careers. The content deploy programs on a variety of platforms, including relates to the organization of health care, patient Android, iOS, PC, and internet. This course will receive relationships, working environments, and ethical and advanced grade points and can count as one of the legal responsibilities of the health care worker. advanced mathematics courses under the Foundation High School Program. HVAC AND REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY (CTE Center) Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 GEOMETRY Certification Preparation: NCCER HVAC Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Principles of Architecture & Construction Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended This course will explore concepts covering coordinate Students will acquire industry level knowledge and skills and transformational geometry; logical argument and in safety, principles of HVAC theory, tools, codes, and constructions; proof and congruence; similarity, proof, installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. and trigonometry; two- and three-dimensional figures; circles; and probability. Within the course, students will INTEGRATED PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY begin to focus on more precise terminology, symbolic Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 representations, and the development of proofs. Integrated Physics and Chemistry will include the study force, motion, energy, and matter. GEOMETRY PAP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN ED & TRAINING (READY Prerequisite: Algebra I SET TEACH) This is a college-preparatory course that includes all Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 study topics in Geometry in more depth and develops Prerequisite: Recommended Prin. of Ed & Training, Prin. the skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to of Human Services, Child Development, or Child succeed in future advanced math courses. Guidance OR better than 80 in previous year’s English class. GLOBAL BUSINESS Certification Preparation: Educational Aide Certificate I Semester: 1 Credit: 0.5 Grades: 10-12 Students will learn the basics of teaching theory and Students apply technical skills to address international practice, plan and direct classroom activities, prepare business practices. Students develop the foundation in instructional materials, and complete other the financial, international, and ethical aspects of responsibilities. They will then be paired with an 56

experienced mentor teacher at an elementary or junior hospitality, human services, and health sciences. high campus. Students must pass a criminal background Laboratory experiences will focus on the integration of check and have reliable transportation. nutrition and wellness knowledge with basic food preparation and management skills. INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION Prerequisite: Algebra I or Concurrent Enrollment in Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Algebra I Students will study topics related to animal systems and Introduction to Engineering Design is a beginning Project the workplace; investigate career opportunities, and Lead the Way Pre Engineering course. Students will industry expectations. Animal species to be addressed in utilize software and other technology to solve problems this course may include beef and dairy cattle, swine, through a hands on approach to exploring engineering sheep, goats, and poultry. careers. MATH MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS JOURNALISM Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Geometry This course is designed to provide an overview of In this course, students will apply mathematics through journalistic writing by developing skills in writing news experiences in personal finance, science, engineering, articles, features, editorials, and sports. Two semesters fine arts, and social sciences. Learners use algebraic, must be taken consecutively. graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, model information, solve problems, and LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (ESL) communicate solutions. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Placement MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY The Language Acquisition course is designed to assist Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 newcomer students whose first language is other than Prerequisite: 3 credits of high school science is English and for students that are at the beginning level of recommended English proficiency. Students in this course will receive Students will explore the microbial world, studying topics intensive English Language support and will prepare such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, them to succeed in the American public school system. laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases LAW ENFORCEMENT I Note: This course satisfies a high school science Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 graduation requirement, when taken the same year as An overview of the history, organization, and functions Pathophysiology. of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, Semester: 1 Credit: .5 and the classification and elements of crime. This course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, LAW ENFORCEMENT II human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 The structure of medical terms will be introduced to Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I students. Certification Preparation: Emergency Telecommunications MONEY MATTERS This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, Semester: 1 Credit: 0.5 operation of police and emergency telecommunication Students will gain knowledge and skills in setting equipment, and courtroom testimony. personal goals regarding budgets, use of credit and long- term investment options. LIFETIME NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 MUSIC I-IV, Band I-IV (COLOR GUARD I-IV) Prerequisite: Principles of Human Services Semesters: 1-2 Credit: .5-1 recommended Prerequisite: Audition required This course allows students to use principles of nutrition Fee: $350 per semester to help them make informed choices that promote NOTE: Fall Semester receives ½ PE substitution credit lifetime wellness and introduces careers related to 57

(one credit max) MUSIC I-IV, CHOIR I-IV (MIXED CHOIR) This course is offered to students that are members of Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 the Marching Band Color Guard and Winter Guard. Prerequisite: Director approval/audition Membership is determined by audition. Prior Fee: $55 per year membership in band is not required. Fall semester This is an intermediate choir for singers who have been students are members of the marching band and must introduced to basic music reading skills and vocal fulfill all requirements for that ensemble. Spring technique. Participation in UIL contests, shows, semester students will participate in Winter Guard rehearsals, and concerts is required. competitions. Students will learn and develop basic, intermediate and advanced flag, rifle and saber MUSIC I-IV, CHOIR I-IV (VARSITY MIXED CHOIR) techniques along with the fundamentals of proper body Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 movement. Students with dance or martial arts Prerequisite: Director approval/audition experience are encouraged. Interested students should Fee: $55 per year contact a band director or color guard instructor for Members are expected to read music well and to more information. demonstrate advanced vocal technique. Theoretical concepts and elements of musical style are studied and MUSIC I-IV, BAND I-IV (CONCERT I-IV) applied in the performance of literature from all major Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 historical periods. Participation in UIL contest, shows, Prerequisite: Audition required (Marching Band IS NOT rehearsals, and concerts is required. required) Fee: $50 per year MUSIC I-IV, CHOIR I-IV (VARSITY WOMEN’S) This performance-based courses stress the ability to play Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 a variety of music, develop performance skills, as well as Prerequisite: Director approval/audition leadership, organizational abilities, and cultural Fee: $55 per year awareness, with greater musical proficiency, knowledge This is an intermediate choir for treble singers who have and performance expectations each succeeding year. been introduced to basic music reading skills and vocal This course does require an extracurricular component technique. Participation in UIL contest, shows, which includes participation in after school hours and rehearsals, and concerts is required. weekend activities. MUSIC I-IV, CHOIR I-IV (WOMEN’S CHOIR) MUSIC I-IV, BAND I-IV (Symphonic Band I-IV, Honor Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Band I-IV and Wind Ensemble I-IV) Fee: $55 per year Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This is a beginning choir for treble voices who have had Prerequisite: Audition required little or no musical training. Girls are taught the Fee: $350 per year fundamentals of music reading and vocal technique. These performance-based courses stress the ability to Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and play a variety of music, develop performance and concerts is required. marching skills, as well as leadership, organizational abilities, and cultural awareness, with greater musical MUSIC I-IV, INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE I-IV proficiency, knowledge and performance expectations (BAND PERCUSSION I-IV) each succeeding year. This course does require an Semesters: 1-2 Credit: .5-1 extracurricular component which includes participation Prerequisite: Audition required in after school hours and weekend activities. Student Fee: Included in other band fees may earn up 1 P.E credit 1/2 credit during the Fall This course is offered in the fall semester for all semester only for two years. percussionists in band. Emphasis is placed on marching band percussion. Percussionists Concert Band will take MUSIC I-IV, CHOIR I-IV (MEN’S) this course in the spring semester as well. Others will be Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 scheduled into regular band classes during the second Fee: $55 per year semester. Beginning men’s choir is for those with little or no musical training. Male voices are taught the MUSIC I - IV, JAZZ ENSEMBLE I-IV (JAZZ BAND I-IV) fundamentals of music reading and vocal technique. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and Prerequisite: Audition required and student must also concerts is required. be a member of the Band Program. Fee: Included in other band fees 58

This course provides an introduction to jazz NEWSPAPER II fundamentals and an opportunity to perform music from Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 the jazz repertoire. Prerequisite: Newspaper I This course is a continuation of Newspaper I. Students MUSIC I-IV, ORCHESTRA I-IV will produce the school newspaper and take on Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 additional leadership responsibilities. Fee: $250.00 per year (excluding instrument fees) Prerequisite: Instrument proficiency sufficient for high NEWSPAPER III school orchestra (Audition Required) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Orchestra continues the development of performance Prerequisite: Newspaper II skills and sequence of instrumental music begun in junior This course is a continuation of Newspaper II. Students high. Students study and perform literature for orchestra will produce the school newspaper and take on of varying forms and styles to establish understanding additional leadership responsibilities. and a finer appreciation of music. Orchestra requires extracurricular components, including after school and OFFICE ASSISTANT (LOCAL credit) weekend activities. Semesters: 1-2 Credit: .5-1 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Counselor approval MUSIC I-IV, VOCAL ENSEMBLE I-IV (CHOIR SHOW I-IV) Students will be given local credit; therefore, this course Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 is only open to students who meet certain guidelines. Prerequisite: Audition required also must be simultaneously enrolled in another choir. OFF CAMPUS (LOCAL) Fee: $55 per year Semesters: 1-2 Credit: none Grade: 12 This is a choir for strong singers, dancers and performers. Students who have earned 23 credits before senior year This group performs in many extra performances at and who do not require credit recovery may register for school and around the community and has some extra up to two periods of off campus. Students who have rehearsals/performances after school and/or on earned 19 credits and do not require credit recovery may weekends. Participation in Solo & Ensemble, TMEA register for one period of off campus. See your School auditions, UIL contests, shows, rehearsals, concerts and Counselor to review graduation requirements. events is required.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MUSICAL THEATRE I-IV Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: 3 credits of high school science is Prerequisite: Theatre Arts or Theatre Production and recommended permission of instructor Students will study disease processes and how humans Fee: $50 are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and Students will explore the history, production, genre and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between techniques of acting for musical theatre. normal and abnormal physiology. Note: This course satisfies a high school science NATIONAL MERIT REVIEW PROGRAM (NMRP) graduation requirement, when taken the same year as Semester: 1 (fall) Credit: 0.5 Grade: 11 Pathophysiology. Prerequisite: Must score 165 or higher on the PSAT as a 10th grader. PE DANCE I This course is designed to prepare our National Merit Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Review Program students to qualify as finalists in the Participation Fee: $50 per year National Merit Scholarship Competition, as well as Student will master basic elements of ballet, jazz, hip- prepare them to be successful on the SAT. This course hop, musical theatre, modern, lyrical and folk dancing, as will receive advanced grade points. well as develop choreography skills and study the history

of dance. This course has 1-3 required performances NEWSPAPER I necessary to meet the dance TEKS. Students taking this Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 course will earn a PE credit only. For a Fine Art credit, This course is designed as a newspaper production lab, students should take a Dance course listed above. which provides an in-depth study of the principles presented in Journalism 1611. Students will produce the school newspaper on a regular basis.

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PHYSICS Recommended) Note: This course requires a criminal Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 background check, drug screening, immunizations, and Prerequisite: Algebra I is recommended purchase of class uniform. Students must also have their Physics I will include the study of force and motion, heat, own reliable transportation. sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Certification Preparation: Certified Nursing Assistant This is an algebra-based class; it is recommended that (CNA) students have a scientific or graphing calculator. This course is an occupationally specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as a PRACTICAL WRITING (ESL) Nursing Assistant in the state of Texas. Students develop Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 advanced clinical skills necessary for employment in the Prerequisite: Placement healthcare industry. This course is for English Language Learners who are at the Intermediate level of English proficiency. This course PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE: CLINICAL ROTATION emphasizes skills use of the conventions and mechanics Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credit: 2 Grade: 10-12 of written English, the appropriate and effective Prerequisite: Principles of Medical Science and Biology application of English grammar and use of vocabulary. Certification Preparation: National Healthcare Foundations Skills Assessment Certification PRACTICUM IN AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION This course requires a criminal background check, drug Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 screening, immunizations, and purchase of class uniform. Prerequisite: Advanced Audio Video Production Students must also have their own reliable This practicum course is designed to give students an transportation. opportunity to enhance their previous learning by This course is designed to provide for the development participating in a paid or unpaid internship in their of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide chosen Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication variety of health careers. Students will have hands-on field. experiences for continued knowledge and skill development through clinical rotation at area hospitals and offices. Enrollment is subject to clinical site PRACTICUM IN CULINARY ARTS availability. Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts and ServeSafe Certification. PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE: MEDICAL OFFICE Note: Students will be required to lift containers/objects ADMINISTRATION which may weigh in excess of 25 pounds. Students will be Semesters: 2 (2 Periods) Credit: 2 Grade: 11-12 expected to attend after school and weekend functions Pre-requisite: Principles of Medical Science & Medical throughout the school year. Terminology (Recommended) Students continue to refine their knowledge and skills Certification Preparation: NCICS Insurance Billing and required for careers in the restaurant, food, and Coding Specialist beverage industry. Professional skills related to This course prepares students for an entry-level position employability, customer service and the dining in the medical insurance coding and billing field. Using experience will be reinforced and practiced. real world scenarios, students will develop knowledge and problem-solving skills required to sit for the national PRACTICUM IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING certification exam. Students focus on medical Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grade: 12 terminology, certification test review, and Prerequisite: Instructional Practice in Ed & Training professionalism in the workplace. (Ready Set Teach) Certification Preparation: Educational Aide Certificate I PRECALCULUS This course focuses on additional teaching strategies, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 classroom management, and the learning environment. Prerequisite: Algebra II Additional opportunities for student leadership will be This course will explore the six trigonometric functions provided. Note: Students must pass a criminal and their inverses, graphs, analytic geometry, and background check and have their own reliable source of discrete mathematics with emphasis on analyzing transportation polynomial, rational, and logarithmic functions. Additional units of study include conic sections and PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCE: CERTIFIED NURSE sequences and series. ASSISTANT (CTE Center) Semesters: 2 (2 Periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology (Highly 60

PRECALCULUS PAP PRINCIPLES OF FLORAL DESIGN Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II Fee: No more than a $25 fee per semester is required. This is a college-preparatory course that includes all Certification Preparation: Floral Certification study topics in Precalculus in more depth and helps the Students will create and analyze floral designs and student develop the skills, habits of mind, and concepts develop an understanding of the management of floral needed to succeed in future advanced math courses as enterprises. Activities may include: designing well as strategies to be successful on the AP Calculus Homecoming mums and holiday and special occasion exam. arrangements using fresh and silk flowers. This course satisfies a fine arts requirement. PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING (AHS) Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 and completed or concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Geometry. and Biology and concurrent enrollment in IPC or Physics Students will learn about career opportunities and Students will have the opportunity to explore an training requirements for entry into the metal Engineering career. Students will use a variety of manufacturing industry. Topics will include: metal types, software and technology to create various Engineering shop safety, hand tools, metal trades, sheet metal, designs. This course satisfies a high school science measurements, and understanding blueprints. Student graduation requirement. This course will receive will learn to operate CNC vertical milling machines, CNC accelerated grade points. lathes, hydraulic shears, hydraulic punch machines, the pneumatic press brake, and the manual mill. PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE This course provides an overview of the therapeutic, Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 diagnostic, health information, support services, and This course allows students to develop knowledge and biotechnology research and development systems of the skills in agriculture by exploring various career healthcare industry. opportunities, developing leadership potential and researching and evaluating animals and natural PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES resources. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Fee: No more than a $15 fee per sewing project. PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION This course will enable students to investigate careers in Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 the human services career cluster, including counseling Certification Preparation: NCCER Core and OSHA and mental health, personal finance, early childhood This first year course provides an overview to the various development, family and community, and personal care fields of architecture and construction. Students will services. identify and use hand tools, power tools, and read technical drawings. PRINCIPLES OF LAW Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, A/V TECH & COMM The course provides students with an overview of the Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire This course focuses on the basics of Audio/Video service, security, and corrections. Students will examine Technology. Students need a strong background in the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, computers and proficiency in oral and written corrections, private security, and protective agencies of communication. fire and emergency services.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-11 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This course introduces basic business procedures; Prerequisite: Algebra I or Geometry (Recommended) develops the foundation for participating in today’s Certification Preparation: NCCER Core and OSHA business world; student creates an individual career plan Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, while developing knowledge and skills in the areas of design, production, and assessment of products, marketing and money management. services, and systems and how those knowledge and skills are applied to manufacturing. 61

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SMALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 This course blends written, oral, and graphic Students will understand the importance of responsible communications in a career-based environment. animal handling; the hazards associated with the Students will be expected to develop and expand the industry and examine career opportunities in small ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software animal care. The animals studied may include: mammals, applications, manipulate computer graphics, and such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles and birds. It is conduct Internet research. recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with Equine Science. PSYCHOLOGY Semester: 1 Credit: .5 SOCIOLOGY In Psychology, students consider the development of the Semester: 1 Credit: .5 individual and the personality. The study of psychology In Sociology, students study dynamics and models of is based on an historical framework and relies on individual and group relationships. Students also study effective collection and analysis of data. Students study topics such as the history and systems of sociology, topics such as theories of human development, cultural and social norms, social institutions, and mass personality, motivation, and learning. communication.

READING I (ESL I) SPANISH I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Placement This course is an introduction to Spanish with an This course is required for non-English speakers or emphasis on presentational, interpersonal and students who are at the Beginning level of English interpretive skills using authentic materials within a language Proficiency. This course is will be taken with cultural framework. Student will use real-world tasks to ENG I SOL and Language Acquisition. This course is achieve an ACTFL Novice-Mid level in reading, writing, designed to accelerate the English Reading listening and speaking. comprehension. SPANISH I PAP READING II (ESL II) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This course is an introduction to Spanish with an Prerequisite: Placement emphasis on presentational, interpersonal and This course is required for students who are at the interpretive skills using authentic materials within a Intermediate level of English language Proficiency. This cultural framework. Students use real-world tasks to course will be taken with ESOL II and Practical Writing. It achieve an ACTFL Novice-Mid level in reading, writing, is designed to accelerate English Reading comprehension listening and speaking. It is designed for students who with emphasis on Reading in the content areas (non- have chosen to examine Spanish in greater depth and to fiction) and strategies for analyzing complex texts. lay the foundation to prepare students to take the AP Spanish exam. No prior Spanish knowledge is necessary. ROTC I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9-12 SPANISH II NOTE: Students may earn up to one PE substitution Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I A leadership course to prepare students for leadership This course is a continuation of the Spanish roles in school, community and society. Emphasis is on presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills leadership training, health and physical fitness, military acquired in Spanish I. Students will use real-world tasks drill/customs/courtesies, marksmanship training and and authentic materials within a cultural framework to Marine Corps History. Physicals are required. There is an achieve an ACTFL Intermediate-Low level in reading, emphasis on after school activities and competitive writing, listening and speaking. teams. Students can be in the program 1 to 4 years. There is NO military obligation after taking the course.

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SPANISH II PAP Hispanic culture and heritage to fulfill the Spanish II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 credit in one semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I PAP This course is a continuation of the Spanish SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills Semesters: 2 Credits: 1 acquired in Spanish I. Students will use real-world tasks Students will explore the marketing concepts that apply and authentic materials within a cultural framework to to sports, sporting events and entertainment. achieve an ACTFL Intermediate-Low level in reading, writing, listening and speaking. It is an in-depth version SPORTS MEDICINE 1 of Spanish II and is designed to prepare students to take Semesters: 1-2 Credit: 0.5 – 1 Grad: 9 the AP Spanish Language Exam. Prerequisite: Program teacher approval This course will provide an opportunity for the study and SPANISH III PAP application of sports medicine team and their roles; Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 organizing and administering an athletic training Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II program; SOAP/HOPS; strength and conditioning of This course is a continuation of the Spanish athletes; sporting equipment; emergency situations; CPR presentational, interpersonal and interpretive skills and first aid; blood-borne pathogens; psychological acquired in Spanish II. Students will use real-world tasks aspects of sports; basic rehabilitation; environmental and authentic materials within a cultural framework to concerns; bandaging and taping techniques; prevention, achieve an ACTFL Intermediate Mid to High level in recognition and care of injuries to the leg, knee, ankle reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course is and foot. designed to prepare students to take the AP Spanish Language Exam. Discussions are conducted in Spanish STUDENT LEADERSHIP and students begin to express their own thoughts. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE This course provides structure of leadership, group Semester: 1 Credit: .5 dynamics and team building for those in student council. Prerequisite: Spanish I & II or diagnostic test & interview Students will plan and implement school and community This is a Spanish language course designed to enhance projects. Students will spend at least 20 hours outside of effective communication between patients and their school on projects. healthcare providers. Emphasis is on basic, practical language, grammar and conversation skills needed to TECHNICAL THEATRE I communicate with Spanish speaking patients and their Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 families at the hospital or doctor's office, on the This course combines theories of design and stagecraft telephone, or at the patient's home. This course does techniques with construction and operation of the not meet the third year of foreign language requirement various technical theatre elements including scenery, on the Distinguished Achievement Program. properties, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and

public relations. Class fee may be required. SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I Semester: 1 Credit: 1 TECHNICAL THEATRE II Prerequisite: A passing score of 70% on an entrance Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 exam Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I An accelerated Spanish course designed for native and Fee: $25 per semester heritage speakers to cover all regular Spanish I TEKS, but This course will provide hands-on experience in technical delivered in the target language, with a deeper study of production. Projects will include independent projects Hispanic culture and heritage to fulfill the Spanish I credit related to career interest, competition, and a in one semester. specialization in theatre discipline such as costuming, SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II scenery, properties, stage management, lighting or Semester: 1 Credit: 1 sound. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish Speakers I or equivalent placement exam. An accelerated Spanish course designed for native and heritage speakers to cover all regular Spanish II TEKS, but delivered in the target language, with a deeper study of

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TECHNICAL THEATRE III-IV THEATRE I PRODUCTION I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Technical Theatre II or III Prerequisite: Auditions may be required for placement Fee: $25 per semester Fee: $25 per semester This course will provide hands-on experience in technical Theatre Production I is an advanced acting for students production. Projects will include independent projects with developed theatrical skills. Students receive related to career interest, competition, and a practical hands-on experience in acting, directing, and specialization in theatre discipline such as costuming, technical theatre. Public performance and extra- scenery, properties, stage management, lighting or curricular activities required. sound. THEATRE II-IV PRODUCTION II-IV TECHNICAL THEATRE II, STAGE CRAFT (FALL PLAY) Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 9-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Theatre I or Production I Prerequisite: Theatre I or Production I Fee: $25 per semester Fee: $25 per semester This course provides practical hands-on experiences in This course provides practical hands-on experiences in advanced acting, directing, and technical theatre. Public advanced acting, directing, and technical theatre. Public performance and extra-curricular activities required. performance and extra-curricular activities required. Class fee may be required.

TECHNICAL THEATRE III, ADV STAGECRAFT (SPRING UIL) TOUCH SYSTEM DATA ENTRY Semesters: 2 Credit: .5-1 Grades: 11-12 Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Theatre Production II or Theatre II Students will apply the proper keyboarding technique to Fee: $25 per semester input data when using the computer. Emphasis is placed This course will provide hands-on experience in acting, on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels directing, and technical production. Projects will include and formatting basic documents. independent projects related to career interest, competition, and a specialization in a theatre discipline UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT such as directing, design, or acting. Public performance Semester: 1 Credit: .5 and extra-curricular activities required. In Government the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the TEEN LEADERSHIP structure, functions, and powers of government at the Semester: 1 Credit: .5 national, state, and local levels. A significant focus of the Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation course is on the U.S. Constitution. Students analyze Teen Leadership is a program in which students develop major concepts of American government and compare leadership, professional, and business skills. Students the U.S. system of government with other political will develop skills in public speaking, communication, and systems. Students identify the role of government in the an understanding of personal image. U.S. free enterprise system. Students analyze the impact of individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the TELECOMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING (CTE Center) media on the American political system, and evaluate the Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 importance of voluntary individual participation in a Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance recommended democratic society. Certification Preparation: Network+ certification exam Students will learn competencies in managing, UNITED STATES HISTORY STUDIES SINCE 1877 maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 basic network infrastructures. Topics will include: This course is the second part of a two-year study that wireless networks, switching and routing, Ethernet begins in Grade 8. Students study the history of the protocol, TCP/IP, LANs and WANs, firewalls, and fiber United States from 1877 to the present. This study is optics. based on principles of government, historical events that shaped the nation, the impact of geography, and how THEATRE ARTS I changes in the nation affected American society Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 culturally and economically. Students use critical- Students will explore the evolution and skills of comedy thinking skills and a variety of primary and secondary and drama, including: stage movement, pantomime, source material to explain and apply different methods stage combat, acting techniques, the production process, that historians use to understand and interpret the past, technical theatre, dramatic structure, television and film. including multiple points of view and historical context. 64

VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS WORLD HISTORY STUDIES Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 11-12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Certification Preparation: Certified Veterinary Assistant A survey of the history of mankind, the major emphasis Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited of World History is on the study of significant people, to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and events, and issues from the earliest times to the present. small animal species. Students will develop technical Traditional historical points of reference in world history skills in health, nutrition, examinations, diseases, are identified as students analyze important events and sanitation and regulatory programs. issues in civilization with an emphasis on western civilization. Students will use historical inquiry to VIRTUAL BUSINESS research, interpret, and use multiple sources of Semester: 1 Credit: 0.5 Grades: 10-12 evidence. Students obtain the knowledge in the legal, managerial, marketing, financial and ethical operation of a business. YEARBOOK I The students will use their knowledge and skills to Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 maintain a virtual business on the school campus. This course is organized for the purpose of creating and editing the school yearbook. WELDING (CTE Center) Semesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Grades: 10-12 YEARBOOK II Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Certification preparation: AWS Welding and NCCER Prerequisite: Yearbook I Welding This course is a continuation of Yearbook I in which This course offers job specific training for entry-level students will create and edit the school yearbook. employment in welding careers. Instruction includes NCCER Core curriculum of safety, hand and power tools, YEARBOOK III math, material handling and blueprint reading. Semesters: 2 Credit 1 Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Yearbook II WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT This is a continuation of Yearbook II in which students Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 will create and edit the school yearbook. Students will examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on Texas wildlife and natural resources. Students will be instructed in hunter education, hunter safety and boating safety.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Students will examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national and international scales from the multiple perspectives of geography. Students describe the influence of geography on past and present events with an emphasis on contemporary issues. The physical, political, economic, technological and social processes that shape patterns in the environment affecting cultural patterns and influence political divisions are emphasized.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY STUDIES PAP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 This is a college-preparatory course that includes topics similar in scope to World Geography Studies. In addition, students will also explore complex cultural problems and events in depth and will also delve further into geographic issues of the past and present.

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