High School COURSE GUIDE 2018 – 2019
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NEW CANEY ISD High School COURSE GUIDE 2018 – 2019 The purpose of this publication is to assist students and parents in the planning of a successful high school course of study tailored to individual student needs, interests and aspirations. All courses and programs have been developed with the philosophy that excellence in education is equally important for all students, regardless of interest or ability. The pursuit of a course of study should be appropriate to meet the needs of the present, as well as for the changing needs of the future. New Caney ISD recognizes that your high school education, whether you are preparing for work or college, is influenced by your selection of courses and by the application of your abilities. To this end, we offer courses that provide the fundamentals needed throughout life. Additionally, NCISD offers a wide variety of courses and programs to assist you in either gaining admission into post-secondary education institutions or immediately entering the job market and being successful in a competitive world. The introductory section of this guide provides information ranging from registration requirements to graduation requirements. There is also a list of courses offered with information on prerequisites, credits, cost, and brief course descriptions. Please use this guide as a source of information and as an aid in preparing your school program. Your counselor will answer any questions about a particular area or help you gather information not currently available in this guide. It is the policy of the New Caney Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in its general and vocational programs, services and activities, or its employment practices. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For more information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, 21580 Loop 494, New Caney, Texas 77357, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, 21580 Loop 494, New Caney, Texas 77357, 281-577-8600. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS El Distrito Escolar Independiente de New Caney (NCISD) prohibe la discriminación por raza, religion, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o incapacidad en sus programas, servicios educativos y actividades incluyendo programas vocacionales. Para más información sobre sus derechos o procesos de quejas, contacte al Coordinador de NCISD Titulo IX, al Coordinador de NCIS Titulo IX, de Estudiantes, o a la Coordinadora de la Sección 504, a la siguiente dirección: 21580 Loop 494, New Caney, Texas 77357, teléfono: 281-577-8600. 2 Table of Contents Portrait of a Graduate--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Planning Your High School Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 General Information----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Registration, Scheduling, and Schedule Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------7 Course Requirements, Student Prerequisites, and Fees ----------------------------------------------------------7 Minimum Class Size and Certified Instructor ---------------------------------------------------------------------7 Course Load -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Credit Requirements for Student Classification -----------------------------------------------------------------------8 Transfer Students – Graduating Classes of 2015 and Beyond --------------------------------------------------8 Classification Requirements for UIL Eligibility ------------------------------------------------------------------8 High School Graduation Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Foundation High School Program Graduation Plan-------------------------------------------------------------------9 Endorsements -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Arts and Humanities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Business and Industry -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Public Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) ---------------------------------------------------------14 Multidisciplinary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 Other Learning Opportunities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Credit by Exam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Correspondence Courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 On-Line Based Instruction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Virtual Classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Credit Recovery Center (CRC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 Off-Campus PE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18 Grading, Grade Point Average and Class Rank ----------------------------------------------------------------------19 Grading Scale --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Grade Point Average Weighted Scale ----------------------------------------------------------------------------19 Grade Point Average ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 Class Rank ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20 Honor Student Recognition-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 NCAA Eligibility for College Sports ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22 Advanced Courses and Honors Programs -----------------------------------------------------------------------------23 National Honor Society ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 National Merit Scholarships ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Senior Community Service Award---------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Texas Grant Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Advanced Placement Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Gifted and Talented Program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Dual Credit Requirements and Guidelines------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Advanced Placement versus Dual Credit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Specialized Programs--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 English as a Second Language ESO/LEP-------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Special Education ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 EOC Courses----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Graduation Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27 3 Early Graduate …………………………………………………………………………………….….....27 State Testing Requirement …….…………………………………………………………………….......27 Testing Information …………………………………….………………………………………………….......28 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) ………………………………………………......28 State of Texas Assessment Academic Readiness (STAAR) ………………………………………........28 Pre-College Entrance Planning and Assessment – PSAT and PLAN ………………………………......28 College Entrance Testing – SAT and ACT Testing ………………………………….……………........28 Career and Technical Education ……………………………………………….…………………………......29 Internships and Work Experiences ………………………………………………………………….......29 Coherent Sequence of Courses/Career Pathway ………………………………………….…………......29 Certification and Licenses …………………….……………………………………………………........29 Student Leadership Organizations …………………………………………………………………........29 Program Location ………………………………………………………………………………………….......30 General Subject Descriptions ……………………………………………………………………………….....31 English ……………………………………………….…………………………………………………….........31 English for Speakers of Other Languages and Sheltered Classes…………………………………………...34 Fine Arts ............................................................................................................................................................. 37 Foreign