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High Schools Revised 8-21-2018 HIGH SCHOOLS Contact Information Dekaney High School 22351 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073 (281) 891-7260 springisd.org/dekaney Spring Early College Academy 14450 T.C. Jester Blvd. Houston, TX 77014 (281) 891-6880 springisd.org/earlycollege Spring High School 19428 I-45 North Spring, TX 77373 (281) 891-7000 springisd.org/spring Westfield High School 16713 Ella Blvd. Houston, TX 77090 (281) 891-7130 springisd.org/westfield Carl Wunsche Sr. High School 900 Wunsche Loop Spring, TX 77373 (281) 891-7650 springisd.org/wunsche 1 Table of Contents How to Use this Planning Guide 1 High School Graduation Requirements 2-8 CPR Instruction 9 Approved Dual Credit Courses 10 Advanced Academics 11-13 Pre-AP AP Dual Credit Additional Ways to Earn Credits 13-15 Credit by Exam Online Courses Summer School Student Support Services College Admissions 15 Testing Information 15-18 STAAR PSAT ACT SAT TSI Grading and Class Rank 19-26 Grade Point Average Schedule Change Policy Class Rank Transcripts Weighted Credit Dual Credit Conversion Repeated Course Information Academic Eligibility 27-29 Letter Jackets UIL Eligibility Commercial Physical Education Collegiate Athletics Eligibility Planning for the Future 30-39 Sample Sequences for Core Content Courses 40-41 LOTE Course Sequence for Spanish and French 42 Advanced Level Course Options 43-44 Advanced Placement Pathways to Success 45-47 Course Options and Descriptions 48-61 English Language Arts and Reading Mathematics Science Social Studies Career and Technical Education Course Options 65-135 Online College and Career Resources to Explore 136 Additional Electives Course Options 137-152 English Arts and Reading Fine Arts Performing Arts New Advanced Performance Theatre Visual Arts Health and Physical Education State Physical Education Credits (TEKS-Based) Courses Counting as Physical Education Substitution Credits Activities (Extra) Counting as Physical Education Substitution Credits Local Physical Education Credit Only Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Military Science Technology Applications How to Use This Planning Guide The mission of the Spring Independent School District is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens who display good character and are ready to contribute, compete, and lead in today’s global society. Therefore, this planning guide reflects our core belief in you and provides the necessary support for your success. Some students are sure of their plans while others are still exploring options. The courses you choose will help clarify your interests. Choosing courses should be guided by your interests, abilities and hopes for the future. You will need to consider future employment and the type of post-secondary education you will need. Choosing rigorous courses that meet your needs or interests is the best way to prepare you for your future. In Spring ISD, we offer a wide range of programs designed to help you reach your goals: college, business or Some students are sure technical school, military service, the arts, immediate employment, and many others. This Education Planning Guide has been created to assist you in choosing the program that best of their plans while suits your needs, talents and goals. others are still exploring options. The courses you This booklet contains graduation requirements and all graduation plans that are available to you. We have also included information relating to career planning that may be helpful choose will help you to personalize your plan. You will find the descriptions and additional information for all clarify your interests. courses offered. Your counselor will work with you to create a 4-Year Plan. Be sure to talk Choosing courses with your family members, teachers and counselors who can assist you with your goals, the should be guided by graduation programs, and possible careers. We encourage you to also talk with people who your interests, abilities are currently in the careers that interest to gain insight about the work they do and the skills they need. and hopes for the future. Tools to Explore A few tools have been included within this Education Planning Guide to help you find important information. Icons have been placed throughout the course option sections and indicate if a course is Pre-AP, AP, Dual Credit or is offered in a virtual learning environment. Graduation requirements are based on the year in which a student entered high school as a freshman Pull Quotes highlight key information from the section where they are located. Quick Response (QR) Codes take you directly to important, specific online resources and information. Senior High School Students and Families n Graduation requirements are based on the year in which you entered high school as a freshman, so review the 4-Year Plan that you have completed and the records of the high school courses you have already taken. n Think about your post-secondary education plans and future career goals. n Decide which credit opportunities you might want to pursue in high school, such as dual credit or AP courses. n Update your 4-Year Plan as needed. n Choose courses for next year’s schedule that support your 4-Year Plan career goals. Be sure you have completed the prerequisite requirements for the courses you Graduation select. requirements are n Complete your course selection for 2017-18. based on the year in which you entered high school as a freshman. 1 High School Graduation Requirements In Spring ISD, a student may graduate and receive a high school diploma when the student successfully completes the curriculum requirements identified in a Texas graduation program and has performed satisfactorily on state-required assessments. Classification of Students: Grade level advancement for students in grades 9-12 shall be determined by the number of earned course credits according to the classification chart below: Freshman: 0 – 5.5 Sophomore: 6 – 12.5 Junior: 13 – 18.5 Senior: 19+ Graduation Requirements for Students who entered In Spring ISD, a student 9th grade between 2010-11 and 2013-14 may graduate and receive a high school n Recommended High School Program (RHSP) n Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) diploma when the n Minimum High School Program (MHSP) student successfully completes the Spring ISD requires completion of either the DAP or the RHSP. Ultimately, it is the curriculum requirements responsibility of the student and parent to decide on a graduation program option that identified best meets the student’s needs and maximizes opportunities after high school. In Spring in a Texas graduation ISD, students are automatically placed in the RHSP. Any change must have a parent’s or program and has guardian’s permission in writing. performed satisfactorily The 81st Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 3 in 2009, amending the Texas Education Code on state- required (TEC), §28.025, to require school districts to provide written notice to parents or guardians assessments. explaining the benefits of the graduation requirements before a student is permitted to take courses under the MHSP. The purpose of this correspondence is to ensure that the parents or guardians are informed as to the programs and opportunities afforded to students graduating under the RHSP. Benefits of graduating under the RHSP include: n College readiness – Many colleges and universities minimally require the RHSP for admission. In addition, students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating classes from an accredited Texas public high school are eligible for automatic admission to most Texas public universities if they have completed the RHSP or the DAP. n The RHSP seal will be affixed to the Academic Achievement Record (AAR) or transcript of students graduating under the RHSP. n Test results – Research suggests that students who take additional English, Math, Social Studies and Science courses make higher scores on the SAT® or ACT® college entrance exams. The RHSP requires four credits in each of these core subject areas, which are known as the 4x4. 2 Complete four (4) advanced measures. High School Graduation Please see your school counselor for additional information. **Spring ISD Board Policy Requirement Requirements Minimum High School Program (MHSP) Before a student is permitted to take courses under the MHSP, the student, the student’s parent or guardian, and a school counselor or school administrator must agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the MHSP, and the student must meet at least one of the following conditions: 1. Be at least 16 years of age 2. Have completed two credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under the Texas Education Code, §28.002(a) (1) 3. Have failed to be promoted to Grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district (TEA, 2015) A student’s parent or n 4 credits English - English I, II, III, IV or another approved final English course guardian and a school n 3 credits Mathematics - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or another approved final counselor or school Math course administrator must n 2 credits Science - Biology and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) (may agree that the student substitute Chemistry and Physics for (IPC) n should be permitted to 3 credits Social Studies - U.S. History, Government (.5), Economics (.5), World History or World Geography take courses under the n 1 Academic elective from: Minimum High School – World History, World Geography, Chemistry or Physics Program. n 1 credit - Physical Education n .5 credit - Health** n .5 credit - Speech (Communication Applications or Professional Communications) n 1 credit Fine Arts n 6 credits Electives **Spring ISD Board Policy Requirement Please note for all the above graduation plans: Students who entered 9th grade in 2010-11 must pass all exit level TAKS: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Students who entered 9th grade in 2011-12 or 2012-13: Must take the following End of Course (EOC) state assessments required for graduation: n English I n English II n Algebra I n Biology n U.S.
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