Course Selection & Registration Guide

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High School Course Selection PasadenaThis material Independent is published School early District in the preceding school year, so some changes in procedure,& Registration policy, Guide or 3 course offerings may be required. Students and parents may access updates at: www.pasadenaisd.org. SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

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High School Course Selection 4 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District

Dear Parents and Students:

The opportunities for students in the Pasadena Independent School District to be successful are endless. The path to achieving academic success starts with all of us working together to provide the support your children need to discover their full potential, take on challenges and achieve their dreams. Together, we can encourage students to make choices that prepare them academically and socially to become well-rounded individuals ready for this rapidly changing world.

The Course Selection Guide makes a strong connection between high school preparation and your student’s career choices. The information provides an outline of courses and programs of study. The academic decisions your student makes now will significantly impact his or her future options in college or the work place. We encourage students to take the most challenging courses while in high school in order to experience success later in life.

This Course Selection Guide serves as your child’s personal, four-year-high school planning guide. It is our hope that students use it as a roadmap to their future and a way of recording their accomplishments along the way. Please know that our counselors, administrators and teachers are ready to provide information and guidance to you during the selection process. There are no limits or boundaries to what your son or daughter can accomplish. Let’s plan together wisely to help them achieve success.

Best wishes to each of our students as they begin their high school years.

Sincerely,

High School Course Selection Pasadena Independent School District & Registration Guide 5 Contents

Section 1 Section 4 State Graduation Plans Program Guidelines Portrait of a Graduate...... 8 Advanced Placement...... 127 Graduation Plans...... 9 Community School...... 129 Course Registration...... 10 Distance Learning...... 129 Graduation Requirements...... 11 Credit by Examination...... 130 Grade-Point Averages and Class Rankings ��� 17 Dual Credit...... 131 PISD Approved Dual Credit Courses...... 133 Early College High School...... 135 Tegeler Career Center...... 136 Section 2 Pasadena Virtual Education...... 136 Career Endorsement Pathways Dyslexia...... 138 Preparing a Four-Year Program of Study...... 22 Dual Language...... 138 Gifted and Talented...... 138 Graduation Endorsement / Four-Year Plan Charts ��26 Special Education...... 139

Section 3 Section 5 Course Descriptions College Planning Course Descriptions...... 34 College Planning...... 143 Top Ten Things Colleges Look For...... 144 College/University Testing Information...... 145 Top 10% Admissions Policy...... 150 Choosing a College...... 151 College Visits...... 153 College Bound (NCAA Eligibility Center).... 154 College Admissions Glossary...... 156 Websites and Resources...... 159 Checklists...... 160 Sample Resume...... 167 Section 1 State Graduation Plans Portrait of a Graduate The Pasadena ISD portrait of a 21st century graduate reflects the beliefs, goals and mission of the district. Embedded within the strategic plan, the portrait is reflected by the successful integration of instruction, character development, and technology designed to equip students to demonstrate mastery of the following:

Innovative Responsible Academic & Effective Self Directed Thinker Citizen Growth Mindset Communicator Learner

• Perceives & assesses • Respects & values • Sets & prioritizes • Communicates clearly • Sets high problems & challenges individual rights, achievable goals & & skillfully using a expectations • Demonstrates skills in cultural diversity, & takes responsibility variety of techniques • Sets & achieves team organization, analysis, heritage for accomplishing them & media & career goals interpretation, • Demonstrates self- • Takes healthy risks & • Listens sensitively & • Leads, delegates, or discipline, honesty, evaluation, & flexibility learns from mistakes provides & accepts collaborates in order respect, & integrity • Identifies alternatives • Recognizes appropriate feedback to achieve a common • Actively participates & selects a solution knowledge & skills • Recognizes need goal in social & political • Employs higher-order must be acquired to for, & benefits of, • Possesses 21st processes thinking & sound • Obeys the law & adapt to inevitable basic understanding Century knowledge reasoning seeks appropriately & change of more than one & skills to achieve a constructively to language positive future effect change • Uses real-world tools • Respects the effectively environment

High School Course Selection 8 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena • • • • • • • • • Process Technology

Advanced Science Advanced Computer Science Required StateAssessments Advanced Math Advanced Yearbook Journalism:Newspaper 1,Advanced Practicum 1,oraCTE course. AVID Journalism: Journalism1,Advanced al Communications, Broadcast Arts1,Journalism,Advanced 1,Theatre 1,DebatePublic Speaking A studentmustdemonstrate proficiency speech Professioncredit inoneofthe followingby receiving courses:Applications, Communication 2014–2015 SchoolYear andBeyond Engineering* US History, Government, Economics, Biology, IPCoranadvanced science Courses May include CTE orCertification an advanced math course Algebra I,Geometry, onecredit in an advanced English course English I,II,III,IVoronecredit in science course science course, anadditional advanced World Geography orWorld History after completingsophomore year. Students may opttoFoundation only (5credits)Electives Fine Arts(1credits) (1credits)Physical Education (2 credits) otherthanEnglish Language Social Studies(3credits) Science (3credits) (3credits)Mathematics English (4credits) Robotics* Algebra I English II English I STEM Foundation Only Students EnteringGrade Nine 22 Credits Business, Marketing, &Finance*Business, Marketing, US History Biology Maritime/ PortMaritime/ Operations* Computer Maintenance / Computer Maintenance Architecture &Const.* Hospitality &Tourism* & Industry Small EngineRepair A/V Production* Graphic Design* Business Fashion Design*Fashion Auto Collision*Auto Culinary Arts* Networking* Agriculture* Auto Tech*Auto Welding* • • • • • • • • • Foundation +Endorsement

Outstanding Performance: Credit Outstanding Dual

coursework, Bilingualism/Bileracy, AP US History, Government, Economics, an advanced math course Algebra I,Geometry, two credit in an advanced English course English I,II,III,IVoronecredit in World Geography orWorld History least oneendorsement.least Credit requirements toat specific (7credits)Electives Fine Arts(1credits) (1credits)Physical Education (2 credits) otherthanEnglish Language Social Studies(3credits) credits inany advanced course science thorized advanced course, two science Biology, onecredit inIPCorany au- Science (4credits) (4credits)Mathematics English (4credits) of CTE or certification courses) of CTE orcertification clude a4credit coherent sequence (Certain endorsement pathways in- Exam, PSAT, SAT, orACT Education &Training*Education of study. NOTE: Notallcareer endorsement pathways areoffered campus.at every secondary *These Endorsement Pathways require courses acoherentofCTE sequence inatargetedarea Public Service Child Development* 26 Credits Criminal Justice* Health Science*Health ealth Science Health Cosmetology* Certifications* ROTC Performance Acknowledgments Arts &Humanities Language Other than Other Language English (LOTE) Social Studies Visual Arts Fine Arts recognized business or industry certificate businessrecognized orindustrycertificate Nationally orinternationally Nationally Certification: • • • • • • • • •

US History, Government, Economics, Algebra I,Geometry, Algebra II,one an advanced English course English I,II,III,IVoronecredit in credit inanadvanced math course World Geography orWorld History Social Studies(3credits) advanced course science course, twoscience credits inany additional authorized advanced Biology, onecredit inIPCorany Science (4credits) (4credits)Mathematics English (4credits) least oneendorsement.least Credit requirements toat specific (7credits)Electives Fine Arts(1credits) (1credits)Physical Education (2 credits) otherthanEnglish Language Distinguished Level Distinguished of CTE or certification courses) of CTE orcertification clude a4credit coherent sequence ( Certain endorsement pathways in- High School Course Selection of Achievement 26 Credits or license Select advanced courses Multidisciplinary & Registration Guide endorsement areas. of each ofthe other from the curriculum from the curriculum - 9 Section One: State Graduation Plans Pasadena ISD Course Registration Counselors will visit every year with students during the pre-registration process to discuss their course selections for the next year school. In collaboration with your school counselor, it is the students’ responsibilities to select the appropriate career and graduation choices when planning their course selections. Pasadena ISD Schedule Change Procedures

In the early spring of each school year, students are given the opportunity to choose courses after having met with their counselor for an informational session. In early May, students are sent a copy of their course requests and are given a second opportunity to make changes. After that time the Master Schedule is developed.

The student course requests are used to make decisions about the number of sections of each course. For example, if 60 students request a particular class, two sections will be offered; if only 30 students request the class, only one section will be offered. Therefore, after the Master Schedule has been created, there are very few slots available to accommodate late request for changes.

In order to maintain balance of classroom numbers and to minimize disruptions to the academic process, schedule changes will be made for the following reasons by using the Schedule Change Request Form.

• A student has already received credit for the class in which they are currently scheduled. • A male has been scheduled into a female PE/Athletics, or vice versa. • A student is in a class for which they do not have the appropriate prerequisite (i.e., enrolled in • Spanish II and has not taken Spanish I). • A student is a SENIOR and needs the requested class for graduation. • A student is duplicating a class in which they are enrolled through the Dual Credit program at San Jacinto Community College (documentation must be submitted showing the student has enrolled in the course). • A student is trying to raise the level of academic rigor in their schedule (i.e., enrolled in an elective class but wants to take a more rigorous core-subject class instead). • A student needs to move from a PAP/PAC/AP class to a regular level course in order to be academically successful (during the first two weeks of school only). After the first two weeks a schedule change of this type requires a special form and a parent – teacher conference).

A student requiring a schedule change must pick up a Schedule Change Request Form in the counseling office. The deadline for all schedule changes is 10 days after the start of each semester. In general, elective change requests will not be honored. However, if a student is trying to move from a regular elective into an extracurricular programs (i.e. band, choir, and athletics) the request for the change will be considered but must be initiated by the coach/program director.

High School Course Selection 10 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena • • • • high schoolgraduation ceremony. Course (EOC)assessments andfulfillstategraduationcredits tobeeligibleparticipateinthe Students enteringgrade mustpass andthereafter 9inthe2011–12schoolyear STAAR/End of Graduation Requirements

beyond freshman(ninthgrade) are below. listed classification Therequirements for each earned. Gradecredit tounitsof istied classification 16 10 5 Units ofCredit include Algebra II. oneendorsement, inmathematics,to at least inscience and four credits includingfour credits requirements for theFoundation HighSchoolProgram andthecurriculumrequirements for Level ofAchievementThe Distinguished includessuccessfully completingthecurriculum state-approved credits. The Foundation HighSchoolProgram Endorsement Plus requires successful completionof26 only afterthecompletionof10thgrade year. Accesscredits. tothisprogram requires written permission fromthecounselorandparent The Foundation HighSchoolProgram requires successful completionon22state-approved Grade Classification Students entering grade 9 during the 2014–2015 schoolyear and Students entering grade the2014–2015 9during thereafter have thefollowing graduation planslisted below: 12 (Senior) 11 (Junior) 10 (Sophomore) Grade Placement for a minimum passingretakes if the student does not earn score. withopportunities The testsare administeredthreetimesayear five End of Course (EOC)assessments for allgraduation plans. H Algebra I,EnglishII,Biology, US History igh SchoolStudents will be required to successfully complete The tests are administered for thefollowing courses: STAAR Program Graduation Plans High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 11 Section One: State Graduation Plans ARTS & HUMANITIES ENDORSEMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives English I Algebra I Biology W. Geography LOTE 2.0 One of the (EOC) (EOC) (EOC) or W. History or electives must Combination Class PE 1.0 be from the English II Geometry IPC, Chemistry, list of courses (EOC) or Physics US History Fine Arts 1.0 that will satisfy Advanced Math (EOC) the speech English III Advanced proficiency Science Government/ requirement.

School Plan English IV Economics Total FHSP Credits: Total

Foundation High High Foundation English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 5.0 22

FHSP PLUS SOCIAL STUDIES OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced TWO Additional One of the electives (Algebra 2 Science Social Studies must be from the list of courses that will unless taken as Courses satisfy the speech Total the third math)

proficiency Credits : A & H requirement. English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 5.0 Required 4.0 Electives 5.0 Social Studies 26

FHSP PLUS WORLD LANGUAGES OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced 4 levels of the One of the elec- (Algebra 2 Science same LOTE or tives must be from the list of courses unless taken as 2 Levels of the that will satisfy the the third math) same language speech proficiency in one LOTE requirement. A & H Option and 2 levels of a different Lote Credits : Total English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 6.0 Electives 5.0 World Languages World 26

FHSP PLUS FINE ARTS OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced A coherent One of the elec- (Algebra 2 Science sequence of 4 tives must be from courses in one of the list of courses unless taken as that will satisfy the the following: the third math) speech proficiency Total • Art requirement. • Dance Credits :

Fine Arts • Music A & H Plus • Theater English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 7.0 Electives 4.0 26

High School Course Selection 12 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Speech proficiency Speech proficiency requirement: math requirements andbeeligiblefor theTop inorder tocompletetheDLA 10%. Distinguished Level ofAchievement: course Coherent intheirCTE Sequence. Business & Industry Business & Industry Foundation High English Option CTE Option School Plan BUSINESS &INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENTGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Advanced English Advanced requirement) proficiencyspeech thewould satisfy (These courses • • • following tives 3levels inthe Four- EnglishElec English 4.0

Journalism Adv. Broadcast Adv. Journalism Debate English English 4.0 English III English English II English I English 8.0 (EOC) (EOC) English the 3 unless taken as (Algebra 2 Math Advanced Math 4.0Math Advanced Math Advanced Math rd Math)

Students will satisfy thisrequirementStudents willsatisfy by takingtheprinciplesorpracticum Geometry Math 3.0Math Algebra I taken as the 3 (Algebra 2unless Math Advanced Math) Math (EOC)

Students completingthisendorsement musttake Algebra II asoneofthe4 Math 4.0Math FHSP PLUS ENGLISH OPTION Math FHSP PLUS OPTION CTE Science 4.0 Advanced Advanced Science rd Science

IPC, Chemistry, Science 3.0 Advanced Advanced or Physics Science Science Biology (EOC) Science 4.0 Advanced Advanced Science Science Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies Combination Class Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies or W. Historyor W. Geography Government/ Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies Economics US History (EOC) ters: from thefollowing clus more chosen credits coursesof CTE for 4or A coherent sequence • • • • • • • • • •

Agriculture & Logistics Transportation, Distr. Marketing Manufacturing Information Technology Hospitality &Tourism Finance Mgmt &Admin. Business Arts, A/VTech &Comm. Architecture &Constr. Required 8.0 Required Fine Arts1.0 PE 1.0 LOTE 2.0 Required 4.0 Required Required 4.0 Required High School Course Selection - that will satisfy that willsatisfy electives must electives Electives 5.0Electives list ofcourses requirement. & Registration Guide Electives 3.0Electives be fromthe be Electives 3.0Electives Electives the speech the speech proficiency One ofthe One Electives Electives 22 26 26 Total Credits: Total Credits: Total FHSP Credits: 13 Section One: State Graduation Plans MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENDORSEMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives English I Algebra I Biology W. Geography LOTE 2.0 One of the (EOC) (EOC) (EOC) or W. History or electives must Combination Class PE 1.0 be from the English II Geometry IPC, Chemistry, list of courses (EOC) or Physics US History Fine Arts 1.0 that will satisfy Advanced Math (EOC) the speech English III Advanced proficiency Science Government/ requirement. School Plan

English IV Economics FHSP Credits: Total

Foundation High High Foundation English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 5.0 22

FHSP PLUS CORE COURSE OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced Additional One of the (Algebra 2 unless Science Social Studies electives must taken as the 3rd (Chemistry or be from the Math) Physics must list of courses be one of the that will satisfy 4 credits of the speech

science) proficiency Credits: Total requirement. Core Course Core English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 4.0 Required 4.0 Electives 6.0 Multidisciplinary 26

FHSP PLUS MULTIDISCIPLINARY CORE COURSE WITH SPECIALIZATION English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced Additional A coherent One of the (Algebra 2 unless Science Social Studies sequence of 4 electives must taken as the 3rd (Chemistry or credits for: be from the Math) Physics must • Athletic Training list of courses be one of the • Health/Wellness that will satisfy 4 credits of • Fitness the speech

science) proficiency Credits: Total • AVID

Specialization requirement. Multidisciplinary Core Course with Course Core English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 4.0 Required 8.0 Electives 2.0 26

FHSP PLUS AP OR DUAL CREDIT OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced 4 courses of AP One of the (Algebra 2 unless Science or Dual Credit electives must taken as the 3rd be from the Math) list of courses that will satisfy the speech proficiency Total Credits: Total requirement. Multidisciplinary AP or Dual Credit English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 7.0 26

Distinguished Level of Achievement: Students completing this endorsement must take Algebra II as one of the 4 math requirements in order to complete the DLA and be eligible for the Top 10%.

High School Course Selection 14 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Speech proficiency Speech proficiency requirement: math requirements andbeeligiblefor theTop inorder tocompletetheDLA 10%. Distinguished Level ofAchievement: course Coherent intheirCTE Sequence. Public Service Public Service Foundation High JROTC Option CTE Option School Plan PUBLIC SERVICE ENDORSEMENTGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Advanced English Advanced English 4.0 English English 4.0 English III English English II English I English 4.0 (EOC) (EOC) English the 3 unless taken as (Algebra 2 Math Advanced Math 4.0Math Advanced Math Advanced Math rd Math)

Students will satisfy thisrequirementStudents willsatisfy by takingtheprinciplesorpracticum Geometry Math 3.0Math Algebra I taken as the 3 (Algebra 2unless Math Advanced Math) Math (EOC)

Students completingthisendorsement musttake Algebra II asoneofthe4 Math 4.0Math Math FHSP PLUS JROTC OPTION: FHSP PLUS OPTION: CTE Science 4.0 Advanced Advanced Science rd Science

IPC, Chemistry, Science 3.0 Advanced Advanced or Physics Science Science Biology (EOC) Science 4.0 Advanced Advanced Science Science Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies Combination Class Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies or W. Historyor W. Geography Government/ Social Studies Soc Studies 3.0 Soc Studies Economics US History (EOC) clusters: from thefollowing more chosen credits coursesof CTE for 4or A coherent sequence • • • •

Corrections &Securities Law, Public Safety, Human Services Services Health &TrainingEducation Required 8.0 Required Fine Arts1.0 PE 1.0 LOTE 2.0 Required 4.0 Required Required 8.0 4 Courses in Required JROTC High School Course Selection that will satisfy that willsatisfy electives must electives Electives 5.0Electives list ofcourses requirement. that will satisfy that willsatisfy & Registration Guide electives must electives Electives 3.0Electives list ofcourses be fromthe be Electives 3.0Electives requirement. Electives the speech the speech proficiency One ofthe One be fromthe be Electives the speech the speech proficiency Electives One ofthe One 22 26 26 Total Credits: Total Credits: Total FHSP Credits: 15 Section One: State Graduation Plans STEM ENDORSEMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives English I Algebra I Biology W. Geography LOTE 2.0 One of the (EOC) (EOC) (EOC) or W. History or electives must Combination Class PE 1.0 be from the English II Geometry Chemistry list of courses (EOC) US History Fine Arts 1.0 that will satisfy Advanced Math Physics (EOC) the speech English III proficiency Government/ requirement. School Plan

English IV Economics FHSP Credits: Total

Foundation High High Foundation English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 5.0 22

FHSP PLUS CTE OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Advanced A coherent Science sequence of CTE courses for 4 or more credits chosen from the STEM

STEM (Engineering/

Computer Science Credits: Total

CTE Option Cluster) English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 8.0 Electives 3.0 26

FHSP PLUS MATH OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Two Advanced Advanced One of the Math courses Science electives must (The courses se- be from the lected must have list of courses Algebra 2 as a that will satisfy the speech

STEM prerequisite) proficiency requirement. Credits: Total Math Option English 4.0 Math 5.0 Science 4.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 6.0 26

FHSP PLUS SCIENCE OPTION: English Math Science Social Studies Required Electives Advanced Math Two Additional One of the Advanced electives must Science Courses be from the list of courses that will satisfy the speech STEM proficiency Total Credits: Total requirement.

Science Option English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 5.0 Soc Studies 3.0 Required 4.0 Electives 6.0 26 Speech proficiency requirement: Students will satisfy this requirement by taking the principles or practicum course in their CTE Coherent Sequence. Distinguished Level of Achievement: Students completing this endorsement must take Algebra II as one of the 4 math requirements in order to complete the DLA and be eligible for the Top 10%.

High School Course Selection 16 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena modification of modification Texas Essential Knowledge andSkills. gradeBasic courses pointswillbe awarded Education for Special andcourses reflecting that studentsare given intheadmissions process, butrather isonlyonefactorthatconsidered. most rigorous courses GPA available ontheirhighschoolcampus. isnottheonlyconsideration whengrantingconsider multiplecriteria admission andstudentsare encouraged totakethe university may require thatGPA ona4.0 based Colleges anduniversities scale. berecalculated students’ GPA andreported ona4.0 Anadmissions or scale. officer from acollege becalculated for Honors, Credit,PAP, Dual scale PAC, andAPcourses. Colleges andUniversities require that ISDgradeThe Pasadena pointsystem ona5.0 for regularcourses isbased anda5.5to6.0 scale through Edgenuity recovery credit programs willreceive agrade of“70”. correspondence orevening schoolwill receive thegrade courses Students repeating earned. acourseStudents repeating duringextended day/year orduringtheregular schoolday, through average”receive a“yearly incourses duetoexcessive inwhicha“NC”isreceived absences. courses passed duetoexcessive where (“NC”)isreceived nocredit absences.Studentsmay not honor roll andeligibilityfor organizations andoffices. Grade pointswillnotbereceived for however, excellence, basiccourse adjustmentswillnotbemadewhendeterminingacademic courses. grade-point Thecompleteweighted system whendetermining class willbeused rank; Course),Advanced honors; (3)courses level and(4)basic for takenatthecollege dualcredit; (1)regular courses; (AP),PAC (2)College Board Placement Advanced categories: (Pasadena “premium” Thissystem andtheregular subjects. separates course grade-point intofour values grade-pointA weighted system more provides courses difficult between for equity significantly Grade-Point Average (GPA) Calculation: graduation andwillberecorded as0.0. and grade course thecredit for therepeat repeated, willnotcounttoward pointsearned indeterminingtheclassThey willbeused rank andGPA. However, ifapassed course is course, afailed repeats bothgrades andgrade pointswillremain onthetranscript. but isavailable allfour years ontheoverall andisbased grade-point average. Ifastudent A student’s rank withinhisorhergraduating class duringthesenioryear, isdetermined order todeterminestudents’grade-point average (GPA). school). Thetotalofallgrade by isdivided pointsearned thenumberofcourses takenin sources outsidetheschooldistrictexcluding inintermediate earned highschoolcredits taken (includingsummerschool,evening school,correspondence, andother dualcredit, gradeStudents earn upontheirnumericsemesteraverages pointsbased inallcourses Class Rankings Grade-Point Averages & High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 17 Section One: State Graduation Plans *Honors/Premium includes AP/PAC and Honors classes.

Premium grade points will be awarded only for courses designated AP/PAC and Honors. Refer to the course descriptions for additional courses receiving premium points.

Courses taken in intermediate school resulting in high school credit for graduation will not be included when computing the student’s grade point average and class rank and are not among the courses receiving premium points.

Senate Bill 1517 defines and restricts the courses for which a student may request a waiver from the passing grade requirement for students to be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities. The courses that are eligible for a waiver in the Pasadena ISD include all Advanced Placement, (including PAC), honors, and dual credit courses in the subjects of English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, and languages other than English. Any grade less than a 60 is not eligible for a waiver. The waiver must be initiated by the student and approved by the campus principal.

High School Course Selection 18 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena designated asstate-approveddesignated honors. Studentsenrolled intheConnectpersonalized program learning are awarded grade on theirfinalgrade. pointsbased school courses whencomputing thestudent’s willnotbeincluded grade point average andclass rank. Furthermore, are thesecredits notamongthecourses high school.There areschoolresulting for graduation. opportunities inintermediate highschoolcredit However, thegrades for theseintermediate earned High SchoolCourse andRegistration Selection Guide. Notallcourses your to schoolcounselorfor informationyour See specific are available atallcampuses. Note: Creditcourses,Classes, Level 2Dual English1301&1302and US History 1301&1302andany new APcourses that are offered. Portfolio AP, DesignPortfolio ThreeDimensional AP, AP, Theory Music Computer Science PrinciplesAP, Honors CTE Practicum Honors, Honors, ChoirIVAdvanced Orchestra Honors, IVAdvanced Honors, IVAdvanced Two-Dimensional Dance Design AP,German Language AP, French Language French Literature AP, IVPAC, Latin Honors, IVAdvanced IVAdvanced Theatre Band Chemistry AP, Physics IAP, Physics IIAP, Physics CAP, Environmental Science AP, AP, SpanishLanguage Spanish Literature AP, History AP,European Psychology AP, ABAP, Calculus BCAP, Calculus StatisticsAP, Computer ScienceAP, Biology AP, English IIIAP, EnglishIVAP, HumanGeography AP, US HistoryAP, World HistoryAP, US Government AP, Economics AP, **6.0 APandLevel Credit: 2Dual honors orPAC courses thatare offered. Honors CreditCourses Studies,Honors ComputerStudies Advanced ScienceClinical, ScienceI,Level 1Dual andany Health new IIIHonors, DebateIHonors, Dance Advanced DebateIIHonors, DebateIIIHonors, Topics, Special SocialStudies Research, Social PAC, IIPAC, Latin IIIPAC, Latin IIIHonors, III Honors, Theatre Band ChoirIIIHonors, Orchestra IIIHonors, IIHonors, Theory Music Spanish IPAC, SpanishIIPAC, Spanish IIIPAC, GermanIIPAC, GermanIIIPAC, French IPAC, French IIPAC, French IIIPAC, I Latin World GeographyDecathlon, PAC, PAC Algebra I,Algebra IIPAC, PAC, Geometry PAC, PreCalculus BiologyPAC, ChemistryPAC, English IPAP, EnglishIIPAP, Adv. JournalismNewspaper &Yearbook III,IndependentStudyEnglishorJournalism,Academic *5.5 Honors, PAC andLevel Credit: 1Dual Numeric Average No extra grade pointsare assigned for grades above 100. Courses honors, thataward advanced honors, regular, andbasicgrade pointsare inthe listed Below 70 100 80 98 99 77 88 89 90 94 96 82 83 84 85 86 95 78 92 93 79 72 76 73 75 70 87 97 74 91 81 71 Numeric averagesNumeric incourses willtranslate into grade points asfollows: Dual Credit Dual Numeric Average Below 60 60-65 70-75 100 80 98 99 77 88 89 90 94 96 68 69 82 84 85 86 95 66 78 92 93 93 79 76 87 67 97 91 81 ** Dual Credit Dual AP, Level 2 Course 5.8 5.9 3.6 3.4 3.8 3.2 4.8 4.9 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 2.6 2.8 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 2.4 2.2 4.0 6.0 5.0 3.0 5.7 2.0 4.7 0.0 4.1 5.1 ** Honors, PAP/ PAC, Level 1 Dual Credit Dual Course 3.5 3.6 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 2.9 3.3 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.8 4.9 2.5 2.3 3.8 3.9 5.0 4.0 2.7 4.7 3.7 0.0 1.9 1.5 1.7 3.1 5.1 2.1 4.1 Grade Point Regular High School Course Selection 4.8 4.9 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.2 3.8 3.9 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.5 3.0 5.0 4.0 2.0 4.7 3.7 0.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 3.1 4.1 & Registration Guide Grade Point Basic 3.8 3.9 2.8 2.9 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.0 4.0 3.0 0.9 0.8 3.7 0.6 0.5 2.7 0.0 0.7 1.4 1.6 1.8 1.2 1.0 2.1 3.1 19 Section One: State Graduation Plans

Section 2 Career Endorsement Pathways Preparing a Four Year Program of Study

How to choose your program

This section serves as a planning guide as you make decisions about your four-year high school program. You are urged to consider each decision carefully. In selecting a program of studies, you will want to consider all the possibilities—realizing, however, that this is one of the most important decisions you will make during the next several years. There are certain steps to follow that can help you make your choices.

• Find out all you can about the programs of studies offered. • Compare the programs. Think about yourself and how each program might help you. • Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each program. Weigh these carefully. • Choose the program of studies which seems to have the most advantages for you. To follow these steps, you will need to know about high school programs of studies, about yourself, and about careers. Know about High School Programs

Your counselor and teachers will be helpful in advising you more specifically about the high school programs of studies for…

• The graduation plan you wish to pursue. • The number of units of credit in specific subject areas needed for graduation under each plan. • The courses that are required to begin certain high school sequences of courses. • The elective courses you may take. • The kinds of education or work for which the program will prepare you. As you think about this issue, go back and look at the section on Career Pathways. Focus on the Future as you develop your Graduation Plan Today

You probably will not be ready for several years to choose a specific career. In planning your high school program, however, you will need to consider courses which seem interesting to you. You will need to know about the education required for careers that are of interest to you. Pasadena ISD is committed to providing all students with the foundation to be successful in any career choice. With the rapid changes in information and technology, many of the careers our students will be employed in have not yet even been developed. Select your courses wisely to help prepare yourself for the challenges of 21st century jobs.

High School Course Selection 22 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena training afterhigh school. orfurthervocational/technical education remember thatmany require careers acollege In choosingyour program, itisimportantto choose ahighschoolprogram ofstudies. what you willdo. You will;however, have to to explore many possibilities before deciding growing andchanging.You may time need about your plansafterhighschool. You are still You donothave now tomakeafinaldecision School AfterEducation High Require Careers Many todo.want service. Perhaps you may notbesure whatyou thinking ofpreparing for ajoborfor military school.Youschool, suchasatechnical may be wondering aboutattending anothertypeof be consideringgoingtocollege. You may be about whattodoafterhighschool. You may Perhaps you have to think begun already Think AboutYour Future what will affect you may doafter you graduate. your highschoolprogram andyour success init to prepare yourself for thefuture. Remember, high schoolwillbetochooseandtakecourses An importantpartofyour responsibilities in school work,andactions. more responsibility for your own decisions, You willfindthat you willbe totake expected will takenew courses andstartnew activities. your way around alarger schoolbuilding.You abouttherulesofanewlearn schoolandfind members. Mostlikely, you also willhave to teachers, principals,andotherfaculty for you. You new willbemeeting students, Entering highschoolwillbeanimportantstep Planning Career courses you willtake. this information in choosingtheprogram and for it.You needed education may touse want tellyou abouttheirworkandthe kindof can for planningyour program ofstudies.They togetinformation inthosecareers people interesting toyou. Ifthere are, talkwith There may thatseem besomecareers Consider getting theirideas. alsohelpyou. your relatives can andfriends, people,Other whoknow you well,suchas in makingyour choices. bevery useful to you teachers andprincipalcan Talk withyour principal,too. Theadvice ofyour suggestions aboutyour program ofstudies. andwillbeable tomake in theirsubjects for you. Theyknow theworkyou have done high schoolprograms whichmightbebest You from your teachers about getideas can sources. valuable in theirschool.Besure theInternetfor tocheck encouraged toutilizethecareer/college center direction totakeinhighschool.Studentsare your which counselorfor helpindeciding programs, Besure with andcareers. tomeet better understand your goals,highschool Your assist you to schoolcounselorcan and your future. your thoughtsandconcernsabouthighschool this booklet,talkwiththem.Discuss withthem Afterdecisions. you and your parents have read helpyou inmaking and work,whichcan they have from theirown learned education tellyou aboutthings strengths. Theyalsocan They know your interests, likes,dislikes,and They understand your personality andabilities. choosing ahighschoolprogram ofstudies. Your parents may beyour bestadvisers in your program ofstudies? helpyou choose Who can High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 23 Section Two: Career Endorsement Pathways Know About Yourself

To make wise choices, you also will need to understand yourself and your goals for the future. It is important, therefore, to take time to learn more about yourself. Here are some questions to consider which can help you understand yourself better.

My Abilities In which subjects do I do well in school? What do I do well outside of school? Which talents do I have? (Play a musical instrument, sing, paint, dance, act, write or other talents) Which sport or sports do I play well?

My Interests Which subjects are most interesting to me in school? Which activities are most interesting to me in school? Which activities are most interesting to me outside of school? What are my hobbies?

My Attitudes What is important to me in my life? Which people are important to me? Which activities are important to me? Which possessions are important to me?

My Likes Which subjects do I like in school? Which activities do I like in school? Which activities do I like outside of school? Do I like to be with other people much of the time? Do I like to be alone much of the time? Do I enjoy working with my hands? Do I enjoy working in a group? Do I enjoy reading?

High School Course Selection 24 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena • • • • • • • • • time duringhighschool. employers inaprofessional way. alsobehelpfulifyou simplyplantowork part- Thesestepscan programs, career the followinglearning stepswillhelp you topresent yourself toprospective classroom courses andworkexperience. Ifyou plantoparticipateinoneofthework-based career programs ISDoffer some thatareAll highschoolsinPasadena acombinationof Planning Helpful Hintsfor Career counselor, parents, teachers, and friends help can you get aclearer pictureofyourself. some ofthem. As you get older, your ideas andgoals clearer. willbecome Talking with your Ask yourself these questions andothers ofthis notbeupset kind.Do ifyou have trouble answering todoafterhighschool? What mightIwant toaccomplishinhighschool? What doIwant Goals My

Career andTechnical High School. program offerings at your schooland at the Check the Career andTechnical Education counselor isencouraged.)guidance conference chosen career. (Astudent, parent/guardian, Pla Check Internet career sites. available intheorcareer center. schoollibrary th Use Match job skills required with your abilities &interests. Make ajob-skill inventory. Take apersonal inventory. ofjob informationLocate sources inthese areas. Select several career areas. n your schoolprogramto prepare you for your e aptitude andcareer assessment software • • • •

references. (Do notusereferences. relatives.) (Do qualifications and ask permission to use them as S that isinvolved. out about allyou the can business orindustry information onjob interview techniques; (b) find Pre Ma and preparing aresume. employment, writingletters ofapplication, Pra ele pare yourself for the interview: (a) read ke anappointment for aninterview. ce fillingout ctice applications for ct at least three people whoknow your High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 25 Section Two: Career Endorsement Pathways Arts & Humanities Endorsement District Endorsement Offerings Career 9th Year 10th Year 11th Year 12th Year Campuses Pathways DHS, PHS, PMHS, Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Choir 1 Choir 2 Choir 3 Choir 4 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Orchestra 1 Orchestra 2 Orchestra 3 Orchestra 4 SRHS, SHHS Performing Instrumental Instrumental Instrumental Instrumental DHS, PHS, PMHS, Arts Ensemble 1 Ensemble 2 Ensemble 3 Ensemble 4 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Choir 1 Music Ensemble 1 Music Ensemble 2 Music Ensemble 3 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 3 Dance 4 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Advanced Dance 1 Advanced Dance 2 Advanced Dance 3 Advanced Dance 4 SRHS, SHHS Art 3 or Art 4 or DHS, PHS, PMHS, Art 1 Art 2 Art 2 or Art 3 Visual Arts/ AP Art SRHS, SHHS, TEG Artist DHS, PHS, PMHS, Art 2 Art 3 Art 4 AP Art SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Theatre Arts 1 Theatre Arts 2 Theatre Arts 3 Theatre Arts 4 SRHS, SHHS Theatre Theatre DHS, PHS, PMHS, Theatre Theatre Arts 1 Theatre Arts 2 Production 1 Production 2 SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, PMHS, Technical Theatre 1 Technical Theatre 2 Technical Theatre 3 Technical Theatre 4 SRHS, SHHS Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language DHS, PHS, PMHS, Foreign Language 2 1 3 4 SRHS, SHHS, TEG Foreign Language Foreign Language AP Foreign DHS, PHS, PMHS, Culture Foreign Language 2 Studies/ 1 3 Language SRHS, SHHS World Foreign Language AP Foreign AP Foreign DHS, PHS, PMHS, Foreign Language 3 Languages 2 Language Language SRHS, SHHS Foreign Language Foreign Language DHS, PHS, PMHS, Foreign Language 2 Foreign Language 1 1 2 SRHS, SHHS Government/ Economics + DHS, PHS, PMHS, Social Studies World Geography World History U.S. History an additional SRHS, SHHS, TEG Social Studies

High School Course Selection 26 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Construction/ Construction/ Maintenance Culinary Arts Small Engine Outdoor Life Outdoor Architecture Pathways Production Mechanics Journalism Marketing Marketing Computer Business Business Business Business Career Career Graphic Fashion Science Interior Design Design Animal Animal Design Video Video Business &IndustryEndorsement AG AG District EndorsementDistrict Offerings Principals ofInformational Journalism orPrinciplesof Journalism orPrinciplesof Journalism orPrinciplesof Journalism orPrinciplesof Principles ofHospitality& Business orPrinciplesof Business orPrinciples of Principles ofBusiness or Principles ofBusiness or Principles ofArtsA/V Principles ofTrans Construction Construction Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Principles of Technology Agriculture Agriculture 9 Education Business Outdoor Outdoor Arts A/V Arts A/V Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Business Systems Tourism th Year Computer Maintenance Advanced Journalism1 Advanced Journalism1Yearbook Business Information Business Information Business Information Sports Marketing / Sports Marketing Sports Marketing/ Sports Marketing/ Graphic Design& Outdoor Wildlife Outdoor Intro toCulinary Management 1 Management Fashion Design Fashion Equine Science Management 1 Management 1 Management Interior Design /SMLAnimal Management Management Management Audio/Video Audio/Video Small Engine Social Media Social Media 10 Production I Information Journalism 1 Newspaper Illustration I Mechanics Agriculture Basic Arch Basic Advanced Broadcast Broadcast Business Debate 1 Tech 1 th Year Practicum Marketing Dyn Practicum Dyn Marketing Advanced Journalism2 Advanced Journalism2Yearbook Ext or Career Prep 1or Ext orCareer Livestock ProductionLivestock Business Information Sports Marketing II/ Sports Marketing Small EngineTech 2 Practicum in Business Practicum inBusiness Agri Equip Design Construction Tech Graphic DesignII Fashion DesignII Fashion Management Ext Ext Management Management 2 Management Interior DesignII Money Matters Outdoor Range Range Outdoor Practicum ofIT Accounting 1 Career Prep I Career Management Audio/Video Audio/Video Journalism 2 11 Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Production II Production II Newspaper Advertising Advanced Broadcast Broadcast Debate 2 th Year

Information Management 2 Information Management Practicum in Audio/Video Practicum inAudio/Video Accounting 2 or Business Accounting 2orBusiness Practicum inCulinaryArts Transportation Systems Advanced Journalism3 Advanced Career Prep or Career Prep orCareer Career Business Information Marketing Dyn Extor Dyn Marketing Practicum inBusiness Construction Tech II Retail Management Management ExtII Management Practicum ofITII Graphic Design Fashion Design Fashion Management 2 Management Interior Design Interior Design Management Management Journalism3 12 Practicum of Journalism 3 Practicum in Practicum in Practicum in Newspaper Practicum of Practicum of Practicum in Practicum in Practicum in Practicum in Agriculture Agriculture Production Production Practicum Advanced Broadcast Broadcast Practicum Yearbook Debate 3 Outdoor Business Business High School Course Selection Prep II th Year & Registration Guide SRHS, SHHS,CTHS SRHS, SHHS,Tegeler DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS,PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, Campuses DHS, PHS, PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, SRHS, SHHS, SRHS, SHHS, SRHS, SHHS, SRHS, SHHS, PHS&SHHS SRHS,SHHS SRHS,SHHS SRHS,SHHS SRHS,SHHS SRHS,SHHS DHS, PMHS, DHS, PMHS, DHS, PMHS, DHS, PMHS, SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS PHS, PMHS, PHS, PMHS, PHS, PMHS, Tegeler Tegeler Tegeler Tegeler SRHS, SRHS SRHS SRHS DHS

27 Section Two: Career Endorsement Pathways Business & Industry Only offered at Career & Tech High School

Career Pathways 9th Year 10th Year 11th Year 12th Year Campus

Vet Med Ag Business & Principles of Applications & Practicum in Veterinary Science Small Animal CTHS Agriculture Advanced Animal Agriculture Management Science

Principles of Construction Construction Construction Basic Architecture CTHS Construction Technology Technology II

Practicum in Electrical/ Principles of Electrical Construction, Electrical II CTHS Instrumentation Construction Technology I Technology, & PB Electrical

Principles of Business Info Accounting 1 Practicum in Business General Business CTHS Business Management 1 Entrepreneurship Management

Computer Practicum of Computer Maintenance/ Principles of IT Networking Lab Information CTHS Maintenance Networking Technology Principles of Practicum in Culinary Arts Hospitality Intro to Culinary Culinary Arts CTHS Culinary Arts & Tourism

Principles of Practicum in Graphic Design & Graphic Design Arts AV Graphic Design II Graphic Design CTHS Illustration Communications & Illustration

Principles of Audio/Video Audio/Video Practicum in Audio/ Video Production Arts AV CTHS Production Production II Video Production Communications

Practicum Principles of Auto Technology Automative Basics Auto Tech Transportation CTHS Trans Systems Systems

Practicum Principles of Basic Collision Collision Repair Collision Repair Transportation CTHS Trans Systems Repair Systems

Principles of Transportation Practicum in Maritime/ Distribution & Distributions & Systems Distribution & CTHS Logistics Port Operations Logistics Management Logistic

CTHS, Principles of Welding Intro to Welding Welding I Practicum in Welding PMHS, Manufacturing Tegeler

High School Course Selection 28 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Multidisciplinary StudiesEndorsementMultidisciplinary Career PathwaysCareer Specialization Regular 4X4 - Regular 4X4- Regular 4X4 Dual Credit Credit Dual AP Courses Courses inAVID District EndorsementDistrict Offerings

4 credits in Dual Credit selected from English,mathematics,science, Credit selected inDual 4 credits 9 AVID 1 th Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to areas Four ofthefour foundation subject ineach credits Year includeEnglish4andchemistryand/orphysics social studies, economics, LOTE,social studies,economics, orfinearts Four Placement inAdvanced credits 10 AVID 2 th Year 11 AVID 3 th Year 12 AVID 4 th Year High School Course Selection

& Registration Guide DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, SRHS, SHHS,TEG Campuses SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS 29 Section Two: Career Endorsement Pathways Public Service Endorsement District Endorsement Offerings

Career Pathways 9th Year 10th Year 11th Year 12th Year Campuses

DHS, PHS, Principles of Medical Intro to Health Science Anatomy & PMHS, Medical Studies Terminology Health Science Theory Physiology SRHS, SHHS, Tegeler

Practicum in Health Science DHS, PHS, Health Science Principles of Medical Intro to Clinical & Theory PMHS, Medical Studies or Practicum in Terminology Health Science or Health Science SRHS, SHHS, Health Science Theory Tegeler (COOP) Practicum in DHS, PHS, Education & Principles of Human Growth Instructional Education & PMHS, Education & Development Practices Teaching Training SRHS, SHHS DHS, PHS, ROTC ROTC 1 (PE Subst.) ROTC 2 ROTC 3 ROTC 4 PMHS, SRHS, SHHS

Politician/ Principles of Foreign Service Political Science I Political Science II PHS Lawyer Government & Diplomacy

Public Service Endorsements Only Offered at Career & Technical High School

Practicum in Medical Principles of Medical Intro to Health Science Health Science CTHS Terminology Health Science Clinical & Theory Certifications (Certification)

Principles of Intro of Cosmetology Cosmetology 1 Cosmetology 2 CTHS Cosmetology Cosmetology

Practicum in Human Growth Human Services Principles of Instructional Child Guidance & & Family and CTHS Education Practices Development Community Services

Law Enforcement 1 Court Systems Practicum in Law Criminal Justice Principles of Law + Criminal CTHS & Practices Enforcement Investigations

High School Course Selection 30 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Engineering/ Engineering/ Mathematics Engineering Engineering Technology Pathways Computer Computer Robotics Science Science Process Career District EndorsementDistrict Offerings STEM Endorsements Only Offered at Career &TechnicalSTEM Endorsements Offered atCareer Only High School Science Principles AP Computer Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Principles of Principles of Principles of Geometry 9 Algebra 1 Biology th Year STEM Endorsement Computer ScienceI Engineer Design& Engineer Engineer Design& Engineer Engineer Design Engineer & Presentation I Presentation I Presentation I 10 Chemistry Geometry Algebra 2 th Year Engineering Design Engineering Engineer Design& Engineer & Problem Solving Practicum inSTEM (Prerequisite of Presentation II AP Computer Mathematics Mathematics 11 Advanced Advanced Algebra 2 Science Physics Alg 2) th Year Computer Science Practicum inSTEM Practicum inSTEM (Prerequisite of (Cannot include (Prerequisite of Two Advanced Two Advanced Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Practicum of Practicum in 12 Advanced Advanced Sciences STEM I Alg 2) Alg 2) th IPC) High School Course Selection Year & Registration Guide DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, DHS, PHS,PMHS, Campuses SRHS, SHHS, SRHS,SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS SRHS, SHHS PHS, PMHS, PHS, PMHS, CTHS CTHS 31 Section Two: Career Endorsement Pathways

Section 3 Course Descriptions English Language Arts Students with limited English proficiency will take English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages (SOL) and then English III and IV for their graduation requirement. Only recent immigrant students may qualify for the ESOL I and II courses. Course titles, credits, grade level and prerequisites are listed below and then are followed by course descriptions.

Regular Education Course Titles

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite

English I-IV 1 9, 10, 11 ,12 Taken in sequence

PAP English I-II 1 9, 10 Taken in sequence

PAP English I and PAP English II are strongly AP English III-IV 1 11, 12 suggested

College Preparatory English 1 12 Taken after English I-III

English I and II for Speakers 1 9, 10 Taken in sequence of Other Languages (SOL)

English Language Development Taken concurrently with English I 1 9, 10 and Acquisition (ELDA) or English (SOL) I

Reading I (SOL) 1 9 None

Fundamental Reading I – IV (M) 1 9, 10 11, 12 Committee Placement

Consumer Reading I – IV (Alt) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Committee Placement

Research & Technical 1 9, 10, 11 ,12 None Writing

Reading I–III 1/2 - 1 9, 10, 11 ,12

Journalism I 1/2 - 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None

High School Course Selection 34 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Journalism: Yearbook, orAdvanced Journalism: Newspaper. requirement: Communication Applications, Professional Communications, Debate, Journalism, Advanced **Satisfactory completion ofonethe following fulfills courses the speech proficiency graduation Oral Interpretation I,II,III College Readiness and Advanced Journalism: Journalism: Advanced Advanced Broadcast Broadcast Advanced Independent Study Independent Study Journalism I, II, III II, Journalism I, Newspaper I,II,III Yearbook I,II,III/ Photojournalism Communication Course Title Debate I,II,III Applications Study Skills in English

Credit 1/2 -1 1/2 -1 1/2 -1 1/2 -1 1/2 -1 1/2 -1 1/2 1/2 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 Grade 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 12 Journalism 1;Taken insequence Journalism I;Taken insequence Taken insequence Taken insequence Prerequisite High School Course Selection None None None None & Registration Guide 35 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions ELA Course Descriptions English I–IV Prerequisite: Taken in sequence

English I-IV is a sequential four-year program integrating the traditional language arts skills of listening, speaking, reading across genres, grammar, and writing across forms. Students will learn and use skills within the context of writing assignments based on engaging with mentor texts. Course work and assessments will be based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for each course. Students enrolled in English I and II will take the corresponding STAAR English I and II EOC exams. PAP English I and II/AP English III and IV Prerequisite: Taken in sequence PAP English I, PAP English II, and AP English III

In PAP English I and II, students will be introduced to rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts and the development and revision of well-reasoned, evidence-centered analytic and argumentative writing. Students will also be introduced to reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students enrolled in PAP English I and II will take the corresponding STAAR English I and II EOC exams. Both AP English courses are designed to provide high school students the opportunity to engage in a typical introductory-level college English curriculum. The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts and the development and revision of well-reasoned, evidence-centered analytic and argumentative writing. The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. College Preparatory English Prerequisite: Taken after English I-III

Students will learn to investigate academic text, construct supported interpretations and arguments for an authentic audience, and acquire academic habits of thought. Reading instruction will focus on developing critical reading skills for comprehension, interpretation, and analysis. In writing, students will develop skills through composing with specific purpose, situation, genre, and audience in mind. Students will write a variety of effective formal and informal texts. To learn to integrate reading and writing, students will use an inquiry approach to analyze, synthesize, and make value judgements regarding text and writing. This course is designed to prepare students for college-level reading and writing intensive courses. Successful completion of this course, as defined by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the partnering institution(s), grants the student an exemption to TSI requirements for reading and writing at the partnering institution(s). English I for Speakers of Other Languages (SOL) Prerequisite: Taken in sequence

English I (SOL) will be offered to English Learner (EL) students whose primary language is other than English. Only students with little or no English proficiency may qualify for the ESOL I course. The course work and assessments will be based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English I for Speakers of Other Languages. Eligible EL students who successfully complete ESOL I are required to take the English I EOC to satisfy the English graduation requirement.

This course will count as English I graduation credit and is supported by the English Language Development and Acquisition (ELDA) and Research and Technical Writing courses.

High School Course Selection 36 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena ELA CourseELA Descriptions performance onthestateassessment. skills. Course skilldeficiencies thatcouldprohibitsatisfactory contentincludesdirectinstructioninreading development, andstudycomprehension improvement,Students willfocus onreading vocabulary Recommendations: Committee Placement (M) Reading I–IV Fundamental development, literacyin vocabulary comprehension, skills,reading andstudyskills. literacy instructionstudentsreceive inEnglishI(SOL).Reading Icourse contentincludesdirectinstruction The Reading Icourse for students whoare isdesigned speakers ofotherlanguagesandsupplementsthe Reading I(SOL) credits. (ESOLII).Studentsmay takethiscourse Languages Other withadifferent corequisite for amaximumoftwo (ESOLI)andEnglishIIfor Speakers of Recommended corequisites: EnglishIfor Speakers Languages ofOther with acorequisite languageartscourse. building blocksofliteracy for newly andpreliterate arrived students.Thiscourse mustbetakenconcurrently cognitive, Itwilldevelop sociallanguage, vocabulary, linguistic,andaffective needs. survival andthebasic more proficient increasingly inEnglishall four languagedomainswhileaddressingto become students’ (EL)studentswithlittle EnglishLearner ornoproficiency.for secondary Thiscourse enablesstudents Development andAcquisition (ELDA)English Language toprovide isdesigned instructional opportunities Prerequisite: Taken I concurrently with English IorEnglish (SOL) Development andAcquisition (ELDA)English Language and Acquisition (ELDA) andResearch andTechnical Writing courses. This course willcountasEnglishIIgraduation by andissupported Development credit theEnglishLanguage requirement. who successfully complete ESOLIIare theEnglishIIgraduation required totaketheEnglishIIEOCsatisfy the Texas Essential EligibleELstudents Knowledge andSkillsfor EnglishIIfor Speakers Languages. ofOther English proficiency may qualify for theESOLIIcourse. Thecourse workandassessments on willbebased and whoare enrolled inhighschoolandhaveOnly studentswithlittle credit. theEnglishI orno fulfilled (EL)studentswhoseprimarylanguageisotherthanEnglish English II(SOL)willbeoffered toEnglishLearner Prerequisite: Taken insequence (SOL) English IIfor Speakers Languages ofOther High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 37 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions ELA Course Descriptions Consumer Reading I – IV (Alt) Recommendations: Committee Placement

Students will focus on development of functional verbal and written communication skills. Students will review, develop, strengthen, and reinforce vocabulary comprehension and writing skills which are aimed toward independent living and developing appropriate vocational skills. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and individualized per student needs. Research & Technical Writing

Students will develop skills necessary for reading and writing various types of texts, build vocabulary, and function in academic and non-academic English speaking settings. The course work and assessments are based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Research and Technical Writing. Research & Technical Writing may fulfill the fourth English credit, or it may be taken as an English elective as part of earning an endorsement. Reading I–III

Reading I, II, and III will help students navigate academic demands as well as attain life-long literacy skills. Instruction will range from word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension to fluency and more. Students will learn how traditional and electronic texts are organized and how authors use language for effect. Reading may fulfill the fourth English credit, or it may be taken as an English elective as part of earning an endorsement. Journalism I

Students enrolled in Journalism write in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. Published work of professional journalists, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Students enrolled in Journalism will learn journalistic traditions, research self-selected topics, write journalistic texts, and learn the principles of publishing. Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III/Newspaper I, II, III Prerequisite: Journalism I; taken in sequence

Students enrolled in Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III/Newspaper I, II, III communicate in a variety of forms such as print, digital, or online media for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students are expected to become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. In addition, students will apply journalistic ethics and standards. Published works of professional journalists, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Students enrolled in Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III/Newspaper I, II, III will refine and enhance their journalistic skills, research self-selected topics, and plan, organize, and prepare a project(s) in one or more forms of media.

High School Course Selection 38 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Students willacquire life-long skillsfor intelligentlyapproaching controversial issues. skills. communication thinkingandsharpened to current issues whiletheydevelop soundcritical andreduce conflict.Studentswill develop skillsinargumentationdecisions anddebate related howStudents inDebateI,II,IIIwilllearn debateandargumentation are tomake widelyused Prerequisite: Taken insequence Debate I,II,III group performances ofliterature willbepresented andevaluated. aesthetic levels oftexts theentirety toattempt oftheauthor’s tocapture work.Individualor literary emotional,sensory, art.Studentsfocus onintellectual, texts asacommunication and Students inOral Interpretation research, analyze, I,II,IIIwillselect, adapt,interpret, andperform Prerequisite: Taken insequence Oral Interpretation I,II,III situations, group interactions, andpersonal andprofessional presentations. for professional skillsneeded andsocialsuccess ininterpersonal communication and evaluate willbeexpected toidentify, Applications Students enrolled inCommunication analyze, develop, Prerequisite: Taken insequence Applications Communication product. ofvisual toproducerepresentations; journalism andlearn significance abroadcast creating by andanalyze journalism;critique the therole andfunctionofbroadcast journalism; learn thelaws considerations ofpurposes.Studentswilllearn a variety broadcast andethical thataffect Journalismwillapplyandusetheirjournalisticskillsfor Broadcast Students enrolled inAdvanced Prerequisite: Journalism I;taken insequence Journalism I,II,III Broadcast Advanced photographs whetherinprint,digital,oronlinemedia. for ajournalisticpublication, in thiscourse willrefine andenhancetheirjournalisticskillsplan,prepare, andproduce students create, clarify, critique, andproduce effective visual representations. Studentsenrolled photojournalists, technology, as are astoolsfor learning andvisualelectronic media used skills.Published photosofprofessional toenhancetheircommunication andtechnology media consumers of analytical examining Studentswillbecome carefully theirproduct for publication. willplan,interpret, visualrepresentation,Students enrolled inPhotojournalism andcritique Prerequisite: Taken insequence Photojournalism CourseELA Descriptions

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 39 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions ELA Course Descriptions College Readiness and Study Skills

Students who require or request additional honing of study skills, especially as the students prepare for the demands of college, may enroll in the one-semester course, College Readiness and Study Skills. In this course, students learn techniques for learning from texts, including studying word meanings, identifying and relating key ideas, drawing and supporting inferences, and reviewing study strategies. In all cases, interpretations and understandings will be presented through varying forms, including through use of available technology. Students accomplish many of the objectives through wide reading and the use of content texts in preparation for post- secondary schooling. For high school students whose first language is not English, the students’ native language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language learning. Independent Study in English

Students will read and write in multiple forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis and carefully examine their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English.

High School Course Selection 40 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena will study historical andcontemporarywill studyhistorical artists artwork,students tools. Inadditiontocreating choose to use more complex materials and gain experience inbasicprocesses, theymay displays, contestsandscholarships. students As At alllevels, studentartworkisconsidered for studio classes. Ceramics), Portfolio Placement andAdvanced Drawing, Printmaking,Sculpture Painting, (and art studentsare offered ArtIVlevel courses in PortfolioPlacement Studioclasses. Advanced ing, Sculpture (andCeramics), andAdvanced III level courses are Drawing, Printmak Painting, Sculpture (or Ceramics). Art Offered Advanced Printmaking,or Painting, ing, ElectronicMedia, courseArt IIlevel specialized Draw offerings in interestsdevelop specific inart,theyprogress to dents withorwithoutarttraining. students As a comprehensive introductory course for allstu The highschoolartprogram withArtI, begins High SchoolArtProgram - - - portunities are highlycompetitive. contest prizesandartscholarships. Theseop school iftheyare interested inqualifying for are encouraged totakeartallfour years inhigh bring aminimumofpersonal supplies.Students and theirartworks.Studentsmay to beasked High School Course Selection & Registration Guide - 41 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Fine Arts Courses

A fine arts course must be completed in its entirety to satisfy the one credit fine arts requirement. All courses listed in the Visual and Performing Arts section apply toward the Fine Arts requirement of the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement High School Program, with the exception of Color Guard.

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite

Art I 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None Drawing II Prerequisite: Art I & Portfolio review Drawing II Prerequisite: Art I in Intermediate & a Portfolio review Drawing II - IV 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing III Prerequisite: Level II art class & Portfolio review Drawing IV Prerequisite: Level III art class & Portfolio review Painting II Prerequisite: Art I & Portfolio review Painting III Prerequisite: Level II art class & Painting II - IV 1 10, 11, 12 Portfolio review Painting IV Prerequisite: Level III art class & Portfolio review Photography II Prerequisite: Art I & Portfolio review Photography III Prerequisite: Level II art class & Photography II - IV 1 10, 11, 12 Portfolio review Photography IV Prerequisite: Level III art class & Portfolio review Printmaking II Prerequisite: Art I & Portfolio review Printmaking III Prerequisite: Level II art class & Printmaking II - IV 1 10, 11, 12 Portfolio review Printmaking IV Prerequisite: Level III art class & Portfolio review Sculpture II Prerequisite: Art I & Portfolio review Sculpture III Prerequisite: Level II art class & Sculpture II - IV 1 10, 11, 12 Portfolio review Sculpture IV Prerequisite: Level III art class & Portfolio review Electronic Media II 1 11, 12 Art I & Portfolio review AP Drawing Portfolio 1 11, 12 Any Art II level course & Portfolio Review AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio 1 11, 12 Any Art II level course & portfolio review. AP 3D Art and Design Portfolio 1 11, 12 Any Art II level course & portfolio review.

** Each AP course may be taken once either at the 11th or 12th grade. Only one Advanced Placement (AP) course should be taken at a time because of the college level work required.

High School Course Selection 42 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Fine ArtsCourse Descriptions Notes: $30fee peryear. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. students participateincontestsandcompete for scholarships admissions. andcollege skills necessary for completingcourse assignments. Thesecompilationsmay as beused and todevelop ideas required tomaintainasketchbookandportfolio whichwillbeused are pencil,prismacolor, charcoal, pastels,ink,watercolor, Studentswillbe andacrylics. their own andconcept.Drawing style thatmightbeexplored media through thesecourses through experimentation andadvanced andastheydevelop morewill become sophisticated studentsprogressAs drawing through theadvanced courses, theirmaterialsandprocesses awareStudents willbecome drawing ofartistswhoutilized andtheirartworks. techniques andproblem-solving techniques skills.elements andprinciplesofdesignthrough various Focus onthedevelopment ofcompositional skillsandimaginative willbeplaced useofthe Drawing II–IVextends theartisticunderstanding andexperiences asintroducedinArtI. Drawing IVPrerequisite: Level class IIIart andPortfolio review Drawing IIIPrerequisite: Level class IIart andPortfolio review Drawing IIPrerequisite: IinIntermediate Art andaPortfolio review Drawing IIPrerequisite: IandPortfolio Art review Drawing II–IV Note: contests andcompetefor scholarships admissions. andcollege completing course assignments. These compilationsmay asstudentsparticipatein beused andskillsnecessaryfor todevelopa sketchbookandportfolioideas whichwillbeused artists’,their artworkandtheircontribution tosocieties.Studentswillberequiredmaintain andcontemporary for thestudents’understandingdesigned andappreciationofhistorical experiences. ontheelementsandprinciplesofdesign.Thecourse Emphasis isplaced is and vocabulary techniques, ofmedia, throughimaginatively workinavariety andcreatively other artcourses inhigh school.Itoffers opportunities for studentsto express themselves Art Iisacomprehensive course withintroductory experiences whichisaprerequisite for all Art I Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Student-grade materials willbeprovided. Advanced student-grade materials willbeprovided. High School Course Selection & Registration Guide

43 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Fine Arts Course Descriptions Painting II–IV Painting II Prerequisite: Art I and Portfolio review Painting III Prerequisite: Level II art class and Portfolio review Painting IV Prerequisite: Level III art class and Portfolio review

Painting II - IV extends the artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Art I. Emphasis will be placed on the development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design. These courses emphasize painting materials, techniques and the study of artists who have utilized painting to express their ideas. Advanced painting courses will allow students more individual choices through independent activities based on the student’s interests. Artistic periods and styles will be emphasized. Media that may be introduced include watercolor, tempera, mixed media, acrylics, and oil. Students will be required to maintain a sketchbook and a portfolio which will be used to develop ideas and skills necessary for completing course assignments. These compilations may be used as students participate in contests and compete for scholarships and college admissions.

Notes: $30 fee per year. Advanced student-grade materials will be provided. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Photography II–IV Photography II Prerequisite: Art I and Portfolio review Photography III Prerequisite: Level II art class and Portfolio review Photography IV Prerequisite: Level III art class and Portfolio review

Photography II- IV extends the artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Art I. Emphasis will be placed on the development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design. Courses offer students knowledge of digital cameras, cell phone apps, photographic techniques, and printing. Students will be involved in both classroom and processing activities. Students will be provided opportunities to take photos for school related uses, contests, scholarship portfolios, and personal enjoyment. Students will be asked to furnish their own digital camera or cell phone and a few other personal supplies. Students will be required to maintain a sketchbook and a portfolio which will be used to develop ideas and skills necessary for completing course assignments. These compilations may be used as students participate in contests and compete for scholarships and college admissions.

Notes: $30 fee per year. Advanced student-grade materials will be provided. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Check with your counselor to see if offered on your campus

High School Course Selection 44 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Fine ArtsCourse Descriptions Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Notes: $30fee peryear. asstudentsparticipateincontests and competefor scholarshipsused admissions. andcollege andskillsnecessary for completingcoursedevelop ideas assignments. Thesecompilationsmay be to metal. Studentswillberequired tomaintainasketchbookandportfolio whichwillbeused sculptural thatmightbeintroduced tostudentsare media clay, paper, wood,wire, plasticsand they willbeencouraged Some media. toundertakemore independentworkinmore advanced contemporary levels ofsculpture, studentsmove As intotheadvanced timeswillbestudied. sculpture, ceramics, jewelry andfibers. Sculpturefrom artistsandtheirartworks ancientthrough aboutandusedifferent for producing typesofmedia and principlesofdesign.Studentswilllearn onthedevelopment ofcompositionalskillsandimaginativewill beplaced useoftheelements tostrengthenArt Iandisdesigned thestudent’s three-dimensional andspatialskills.Emphasis Sculpture II–IVextends thestudent’s artisticunderstanding andexperiences as introduced in Sculpture IVPrerequisite: Level class IIIart andPortfolio review Sculpture IIIPrerequisite: Level class IIart andPortfolio review Sculpture IIPrerequisite: IandPortfolio Art review Sculpture II–IV Notes: $30fee peryear. contests andcompetefor scholarships admissions. andcollege for completingcourse assignments. Thesecompilationsmay asstudentsparticipatein beused and skillsnecessary todevelopto maintainasketchbookandportfolio ideas whichwillbeused prints, andtheirprocesses for producing Studentswillberequired thoseprintswillbestudied. silk-screening, lithoprinting,woodblockprintingandembossed printing.Graphic artists,their processes processes suchasmonoprints, stringprints,andstencilingtothemore advanced of Printmaking courses willoffer awide range ofprintmakingprocesses withsimple beginning Printmaking IVPrerequisite: Level class IIIart andPortfolio review Printmaking IIIPrerequisite: Level class IIart andPortfolio review Printmaking IIPrerequisite: IandPortfolio Art review Printmaking II–IV Advanced student-grade materials willbeprovided. Advanced student-grade materials willbeprovided. (Selected campuses.) High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 45 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Fine Arts Course Descriptions Electronic Media II Prerequisite: Art I and Portfolio review

Electronic Media II extends the student’s artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Art I and is designed to strengthen the student’s three-dimensional and spatial skills. Emphasis will be placed on the development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design and digital illustration using a variety of tools including computers, digital cameras, graphic tablets, scanners, sketchbooks and the Internet. This introductory class provides a foundation in the fundamentals of design and commercial production art within the graphics design profession. Students, working both individually and collaboratively, will design and develop media using various computer graphics software and equipment to create electronic works of art such as paintings, drawings, photography, and mixed media. The course will enhance the students’ ability to conceptualize and develop visually rich and visually appropriate materials. Students will be encouraged to develop multiple solutions to design problems. Students will be required to maintain a sketchbook and a portfolio which will be used to develop ideas and skills necessary for completing course assignments. These compilations may be used as students participate in contests and compete for scholarships and college admissions. (Selected campuses)

Notes: $30 fee per year. Advanced student-grade materials will be provided. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. (Selected campuses.)

High School Course Selection 46 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Fine ArtsCourse Descriptions Students areresponsible for the examination fee andthe ofpreparing for cost submission ofthe portfolio. Each student develops and submitsaportfoliothat serves as adirect demonstration of achievement. The Advanced Placement isaperformance-based Program 2-DDesign visualexam. inStudioArt: Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Notes: $35fee peryear. Advanced student-grade materials willbeprovided. submitted. for submission. orfilmare Stillimagesfromvideos accepted. Composite imagesmay be fashion design,illustration, painting,andprintmakingare amongthepossibilities Graphicand ideas. design,digitalimaging,photography, collage, fabricdesign,weaving, to makeworkthatexistscan workwith any onaflatsurface. materials, processes, Students and hierarchy. Studentsshouldconsiderhowbe used materials,processes, can andideas balance, emphasis,contrast, repetition, figure/ground relationship, juxtaposition, connection, color, value,opacity, transparency, time, unity, variety, rhythym, movement, proportion, scale, and principlesofartdesign,includingpoint,line, shape, plane, layer, form, space, texture, for workthatfocusesThis portfolio ontheuseoftwo-dimensional(2D) isdesignated elements Prerequisite: Any IIlevel Art andportfolioreview. course AP 2DArtandDesignPortfolio Students areresponsible for the examination fee andthe ofpreparing cost for submission ofthe portfolio. prepares studentsThis course for the College Advanced Board Placement Drawing Portfolio Exam. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Notes: $35fee peryear. Advanced student-grade materials willbeprovided. be submitted. possibilities for submission. orfilmare Stillimagesfrom videos accepted. Compositeimagesmay Drawing (analoganddigital),painting,printmaking,mixed workare amongthe media workwithany materials,processes, Studentscan relationships andideas. ofmarksandideas. drawings, thearrangements ofmarks,thematerialsandprocesses tomakemarks, and used tomake beused light andshade, andcomposition.Studentsshouldconsidermarksthatcan for workthatfocusesThis portfolio ontheuseofmark-making, isdesignated line, surface, space, Prerequisite: Any IIlevel Art andPortfolio course Review AP Drawing Portfolio one’s work. skillfully synthesize materials, processes, andideas; and (3)articulate, inwriting,information about a sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, andrevision, guided by questions; (2) should address courses andDesign AP Art the following learning outcomes: the ability to (1)conduct andreflection.communication, students develop andapply andinvestigation, skills ofinquiry practice, experimentation, revision, thoughtful artistsanddesigners able to articulate information about their work. andDesign APArt college anddesign art foundations with the courses sameintent: to help students inquisitive, become of materials, processes, andideas. Theframework andskills focuses emphasized onconcepts within the anddesign. makingofart Students areexpected anin-depth, to conduct sustained investigation andDesign course frameworkThe presents APArt aninquiry-based approach to learning about

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 47 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Fine Arts Course Descriptions AP 3D Art and Design Portfolio Prerequisite: Any Art II level course and portfolio review.

This portfolio is designed for work that focuses on the use of three-dimensional (3D) elements and principals of art and design, including point, line, shape, plane, layer, form, volumne, mass, occupied/unoccupied space, texture, color, value, opacity, transparency, time, uni- ty, variety, rhythym, movement, proportion, scale, balance, emphasis, contrast, repetition, connection, juxtaposition, and hierarchy. Students should consider how materials, processes, and ideas can be used to make work that involves space and form. Students can work with any materials, processes, and ideas. Figurative or nonfigurative sculpture, architectural mod- els, metal work, ceramics, glasswork, installation, performance, assemblage, and 3D fabric/ fiber arts are among the possibilities for submission. Still images from videos or film are ac- cepted. Composite images may be submitted.

Notes: $35 fee per year. Advanced student-grade materials will be provided. Students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art: 3-D Design is a performance-based visual exam. Each student develops and submits a portfolio that serves as a direct demonstration of achievement. Students are responsible for the examination fee and the cost of preparing for submission of the portfolio.

High School Course Selection 48 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Dance / Dance Team /Dance Dance Courses Advanced Dance 4 Dance Advanced Advanced Dance 3 Dance Advanced Advanced Dance 2 Dance Advanced Advanced Dance 1 Dance Advanced Honors Dance Course Title Dance 4 Dance Dance 3 Dance Dance 2 Dance Dance 1 Dance Credit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 Grade 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 12 Audition & Advanced Dance 1or Dance &Advanced Audition Audition & Advanced Dance 1or Dance &Advanced Audition Audition & Advanced Dance 1or Dance &Advanced Audition Prerequisite Dance 1,2,3 Dance Dance 1,2,3 Dance Dance 1,2 Dance Dance 1,2 Dance High School Course Selection Audition Audition Dance 1 Dance Dance 1 Dance None & Registration Guide 49 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Dance Course Descriptions

Dance 1

Dance 1 is a physical activity class that introduces dance to all students. Basic foundations, dance terminology, body mechanics - movement/coordination, rhythms and teamwork are all covered in this course. Potential for performances at dance concerts/events are available in this course. Enrollment in Dance 1 enables students to audition to gain membership to the Dance Team program on their campus, but does not guarantee a position on the performing squad. This course fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement.”

Dance 2 Prerequisite: Dance 1

Dance 2 is a physical activity class that continues dance education. Dance 1 is a prerequisite for this course. Students will continue to learn about body mechanics, dance terminology and dance techniques. Potential for performances at dance concerts/events are available in this course. Enrollment in Dance 2 enables students to audition to gain membership to the Dance Team program on their campus, but does not guarantee a position on the performing squad. This course fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement AND the PE graduation requirement.

Dance 3 Prerequisite: Dance 1, 2

Dance 3 is a physical activity class that continues dance education. Dance 1 & 2 are prerequisites for this course. Students will continue to learn about body mechanics, dance terminology and dance techniques. Potential for performances at dance concerts/events are available in this course. Enrollment in Dance 3 enables students to audition to gain membership to the Dance Team program on their campus, but does not guarantee a position on the performing squad. This course fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement.

Dance 4 Prerequisite: Dance 1, 2, 3

Dance 4 is a physical activity class that continues dance education. Dance 1, 2 & 3 are prerequisites for this course. Students will continue to learn about body mechanics, dance terminology and dance techniques. Potential for performances at dance concerts/events are available in this course. This course fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement.

High School Course Selection 50 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Dance CourseDance Descriptions Prerequisite: Audition 1,2 andAdvanced 1orDance Dance requires following Team thePISDCode ofConduct aswellthePISD Dance Constitution. that happenattheendofprevious year’s SpringSemester. Team, Alsoknown astheDance participation 1&2are prerequisitesstudents. Any for this course. Dance in thisclass Placement on auditions willbebased 3isaphysical progression activityclass thatcontinues anadvanced Dance ofdanceto Advanced 3 Dance Advanced Advanced 1areeligible to Dance audition.** be based onauditions that happen at the end ofthe Fall Semester. Only students enrolled 1-4or inDance ** Students may bemoved into 2at Spring this Semester trackfromDance -Placement inthis class will participation requires following the PISD Code ofConduct as well as the Team PISD Dance Constitution. auditions that happen at the end ofthe previous year’s Spring Semester. Also known as Team, the Dance toof dance students. Any 1isaprerequisite Dance for this course. Placement inthis class willbebased on TeamAdvanced 2Dance/Drill Dance isaphysical activity class that anadvanced continues progression fulfills artsgraduationcourse the fine requirement. football games, contests, concerts/events dance andother schoolactivities areavailable inthis course. This students for eventual team membership, sharpening their skills as adancer. Potential for performances: evaluation before apanel ofjudges ondance, andability. coordination This class isfocused onpreparing students. Any 1,oraudition,isaprerequisite Dance for this course. Potential class members must pass Advanced 2JV Dance isaphysical activity class that anadvanced continues progression to ofdance Prerequisite: Audition 1 andAdvanced 1orDance Dance 2 Dance Advanced eligible toaudition.** Semester. onauditionsthathappenattheendofFall based 1-4are studentsenrolledin Dance Only ** Studentsmay inthisclass be moved intothistrack 1atSpringSemester-Placement willbe fromDance school activitiesare available inthiscourse. Thiscourse fulfillsthefinearts graduationrequirement. skills asadancer. Potential for performances: football games,contests,danceconcerts/events andother and ability. Thisclass onpreparingmembership, isfocused studentsfor eventual team sharpeningtheir students. Potential class members mustpassbefore apanelofjudgesondance, evaluation coordination 1isaphysical activityclass progression thatintroduces Dance anadvanced Advanced ofdanceto Prerequisite: Audition 1 Dance Advanced

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51 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Dance Course Descriptions

Advanced Dance 4 Prerequisite: Audition and Advanced Dance 1 or Dance 1, 2, 3

Advanced Dance 4 is a physical activity class that continues an advanced progression of dance to students. Any Dance 1, 2, & 3 are prerequisites for this course.

Placement in this class will be based on auditions that happen at the end of the previous year’s Spring Semester. Also known as the Dance Team, participation requires following the PISD Code of Conduct as well as the PISD Dance Team Constitution.

Honors Dance Prerequisite: Audition

The Honors Dance program exceeds the expectation of the traditional dance team with an added focus on individual performance, choreography and research leading toward the development of individual dance abilities.

Current dance team members must pass the dance vocabulary test before being accepted in the program, and comply with the other criteria set forth.

**The first year the student makes the dance/drill team, they will fulfill the PE requirement for graduation credit instead of a Fine Arts credit.

High School Course Selection 52 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Music CoursesMusic Honor Band, HonorChoir,Honor Band, & Instrumental Ensemble Honor Orchestra III,IV Music Theory I&II Theory Music Choral I-IV Music AP Music Theory AP Music Vocal Ensemble Vocal Jazz Ensemble Orchestra I-IV Music History Music Course Title Band I-IV Band Credit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 Grade 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 Completion of preceding year ofband Completion year ofpreceding organization &passed test. theory Completion of preceding year of Completion year ofpreceding Selection for topperforming Selection Audition & Music Theory I Theory &Music Audition Audition & Music Theory I Theory &Music Audition orchestra andaudition Prerequisite and audition High School Course Selection Audition Audition Audition Audition Audition Audition & Registration Guide 53 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Music Course Descriptions Band I–IV Prerequisite: Completion of preceding year of band and audition

The band program and percussion provides the vehicles necessary to meet the needs of students interested in instrumental wind and percussion performance. The Marching Band performs at all football games and the pep rallies associated with them. In addition, the band marches in local parades. Music performed ranges from marches to contemporary pieces. Concert Bands meet the needs and different abilities of all band students. Fundamentals for the development of proper technique, tone production, music interpretation, etc. are stressed. Music of all types is performed during concerts given within the school year.

Band is a full year course and students may not sign-up for only one semester. Students participating in Field Marching Band (fall semester only) may be applied toward the one required PE credit. Choral Music I–IV Prerequisite: Audition

Members of school vocal music groups further their understanding of types of musical performance through opportunities to perform all kinds of music within the capabilities of the group. This is achieved through presentation of school and community programs, including public concerts, musicals, performance tours, children’s concerts, recitals and contests. Participation through large and small ensemble performances and solo recitals offers students opportunities to study the ways in which musical ideas are developed in different types of vocal composition, relating the music they sing to the society and historical period which gave it birth and discovering the expressive aspects of the music they sing and developing the techniques for performance.

Choral Music is a full year course and students may not sign-up for only one semester. Orchestra I–IV Prerequisite: Completion of preceding year of orchestra and audition

The orchestra program is designed to further increase technical skills, musical enjoyment, and understanding of students through performance of music ranging from early Baroque to present day. Performance opportunities exist for large ensembles, small chamber music groups, and solos. Activities include public concerts, performance tours, children’s concerts, musicals, and contests. Orchestras performing music of different levels of difficulty are available. Occasionally the top band and orchestra members combine to form the symphony orchestra. This group performs standard and modern orchestral literature.

Orchestra is a full year course and students may not sign-up for only one semester. Instrumental Ensemble Prerequisite: Audition

Designed for students who are members of a parent performing group and who possess above average instrumental skills. Offerings vary according to the instrumentation make-up of the class; studies could include jazz and improvisational technique, and string students will have the chance to study chamber music; also includes music history, literature, and elementary music theory.

High School Course Selection 54 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Music CourseMusic Descriptions of independentmusicianship. toward focus onindividualperformance andresearch leading with anadded thedevelopment This course exceeds theexpectations oftraditional large ensemblemusicperformance courses Prerequisite: Selection for organization top performing andpassed theory test Honor Choir,Honor Band, &Honor Orchestra III,IV refer topage14. available VirtualSchool;please through thePasadena Romantic,Baroque, Classical, Impressionistic andContemporary periods.Also, thiscourse is composers. This course worksfrom theRenaissance, willintroduce thestudenttomusical worksandmajor course overviewThis oneyear musical isacomprehensive ofvarious historical Prerequisite: Audition History Music exam. concepts likepitch,rhythym, design.Allstudents are expected totaketheAP form, andmusical understanding through musicastheyexplore ofmusictheory analyzing andnotated performed course. isanintroductory musictheory Theory college-level AP Music their Studentscultivate Prerequisite: Audition andMusic Theory I Theory AP Music training.keyboard andear studiesofmusicform andanalysis, IIcontinues advanced melodicdictation,and Theory Music training. progressions, harmonizingmelodies,chord inversions, four-part writing,modulation,andear trends, chord intervals, Iincludesstudyofkeysignatures, Theory majorandminorscales, Music Prerequisite: Audition andMusic Theory I I&II Theory Music theatre, musictheory,musical andclass voice. average skills;offers choral astudyofadvanced musical literature, musichistory, styles, vocal for studentswhoareDesigned members ofaparent performing group andwhopossess above Prerequisite: Audition Ensemble Vocal

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 55 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Music Course Descriptions Jazz Ensemble

Students have the opportunity to study and perform jazz music in a curricular setting. The very presence of a curricular jazz program within the High School music department acknowledges the value we place on the study of this significant musical art form. The historical, cultural and civic values of jazz as an original American art form are by now well understood by many. Jazz Ensemble(s) will focus on the historical and cultural value of jazz music and strive to include a study of the people and events who shape the music as we pursue our very high performance standards. We also acknowledge that innovation and evolution are at the core of the jazz story, so our repertoire selections will also strive to interact with contemporary musical forces. Students engaged in the study of jazz will develop into technically-able, literate, and creative jazz musicians, who will carry a respect for the music into their adult lives.

The High School Band Departments maintain a concurrent-enrollment policy for all wind and percussion students participating in the jazz program. All wind students must also be enrolled in one of the High School’s curricular concert bands, and all bassists must be enrolled in one of the High School’s curricular orchestras. Because of the collaborative educational structure this creates, the jazz curriculum functions as an extension of the band and orchestra curricula. Additionally, piano and guitar players that are not enrolled in either Band or Orchestra will be allowed in by audition only and require the ability to read written music.

High School Course Selection 56 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Course Descriptions ArtsCoursesTheatre Satisfactory completion ofTheatre 1fulfills Arts the speech proficiency graduation requirement. designs oractualconstruction ofaproduction isrequired.Noacting sound andstagemanagement are possible ofstudyinthiscourse. areas Readingplays tocreate anddesignbranch scenery, oftheatre; This isasurvey ofthetechnical props, costumes,lighting, Prerequisite: Taken insequence Technical I–IV Theatre andtrioactingone-actisemphasized. dent direction.Duet ProductionTheatre offers extensive studyandparticipationinplay production andopportunities for stu Prerequisite: Taken insequence; audition ProductionTheatre I–IV work. acting, andparticipateintechnical These courses arefor studentswithanintenseinterest designed intheater. Studentswillperform duetandtrio Prerequisite: Taken insequence; audition (Honors) ArtsIII–IV Theatre ety ofplays, acting outscenesaswellageneral theatre. knowledge oftechnical of elementsandtypesdramatic literature, improvisation, pantomime, dramatics, creative avari reading roleand dramatic ofthetheatre ArtsI-IVisasurvey ofthehistorical literature,Theatre anditincludesstudy Prerequisite: Taken insequence ArtsI–IV Theatre Theatre ArtsIII-IV(Honors)Theatre Theatre ProductionTheatre I-IV Technical I-IV Theatre Theatre ArtsI-IV Theatre Course Title Credit 1 1 1 1 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 Grade 11, 12 Taken audition insequence; Taken audition insequence; Taken insequence Taken insequence Prerequisite High School Course Selection & Registration Guide - - 57 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions World Languages Two credits of the same foreign language are required for the Recommended High School Program: three are recommended. The Distinguished Achievement Program requires three credits of the same foreign language.

(For students entering High School 2014–2015 and beyond) Two credits of a foreign language are required for all endorsements. A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on his diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy by completing three credits in the same language.

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite

Latin I 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None Latin II (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin I Latin III (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin II Latin IV (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Latin III French I 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None French I (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None French II 1 9, 10, 11, 12 French I French II (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 French I French III (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 French II AP French Language 1 9, 10, 11, 12 French III German I 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None German II 1 9, 10, 11, 12 German I German II (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 German I German III (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 German II German IV (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 German III Spanish I 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None Spanish I (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None Spanish II 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish I Spanish II (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish I Spanish III 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish II Spanish III (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish II Spanish IV (PAC) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish III AP Spanish Language 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish IV AP Spanish Literature 1 9, 10, 11, 12 AP Spanish Language or Spanish IV Mexican-American Studies 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None American Sign Language (ASL) 1 9, 10, 11, 12 None I/II

High School Course Selection 58 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena World Course Languages Descriptions course. are expected aNovice-Mid toNovice-High toreach Proficiency Level uponcompletionofthis cultural customsandpractices learners from thecontexts inFrench I oftheactivities.Language Studentsare presented withopportunitiestolearn to itsfunctionorrole incommunication. contexts.relevant Thecourse usesthefunctional approach grammar thatrelates each point skills,in listeningandspeaking especially courseThe beginning emphasizescommunication, French I the readings. student’s knowledge andunderstanding oftheGreco-Roman worldcontinuestodevelop from oftheauthors poetryandtheindividualstyles about theconventions The studied. ofLatin poetry.This course andstudyofLatin focuses onthereading knowledgeable Studentsbecome Prerequisite: Latin III IV(PAC)Latin comprehension. literature.original Latin Thefocus ofthiscourse proficiency isanintermediate in reading analyses, comprehension ofliterary andaccurate techniques, andtranslation reading of texts andexpandsauthentic Latin theuseofgrammar andvocabulary. Itemphasizesstylistic This course stresses thedevelopment oforal skills,comprehension, andinterpretation of Prerequisite: Latin II III(PAC)Latin Culturally regions/countries willbeexplored. relatedactivitiesofselected grammatical constructionsandvocabulary, thedevelopment ofaccurate andbegins translation. stresses literature thedevelopment ofaccurate ofLatin reading andhistory. Itexpands theuseof IIclass. Thecourseregular Latin extents theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS). It This course toprovide isdesigned opportunitiesfor studentsbeyond those available inthe Prerequisite: Latin I II(PAC)Latin focus ofthiscourse isanovice proficiency. root forms; however,their Latin contemporary areThe andcorrectusage emphasized. meanings Basic grammar,their differences. are discussedwith intheconnection syntax, and vocabulary an understanding ofthe influenceofthe Roman worldonthecontemporary culture andalsoof This course isanintroduction tothelanguageandRomans whospokeit.Studentsacquire I Latin High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 59 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions World Languages Course Descriptions French I (PAC)

This course is an expansion of French I. It is designed to provide opportunities for language students beyond those available in the regular French II class. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of novice-mid proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition culturally related activities of selected French-speaking countries or regions will be explored. French II Prerequisite: French I

This course continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Culturally related activities of selected French-speaking countries or regions will be explored. Students will progress toward a Novice-High level of proficiency. French II (PAC) Prerequisite: French I

This course is an expansion of French II. It is designed to provide opportunities for language students beyond those available in the regular French II class. The Course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of low intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition culturally related activities of selected French-speaking countries or regions will be explored. French III (PAC) Prerequisite: French II

This course is designed to provide language students beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). French III focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of French literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of vocabulary and grammar. AP French Language Prerequisite: French III

This course meets the requirements of and intermediate college course in French studies. It stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of French literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. This course focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. The students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of this course. The focus of this course is an intermediate proficiency. This course prepared the student to that the French Language AP exam.

High School Course Selection 60 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena World Course Languages Descriptions Intermediate-Low level ofproficiency. to Intermediate-Mid inwritingsimplepoetryandprose.the languagecreatively Studentswillprogress toward an using of authenticmaterials,write well-organizedcompositionsonagiven topic,andbegin paraphrase for comprehension read fromavariety orrestateelsehassaid, whatsomeone social situation,express opinionsandmakejudgments,give presentations oncultural topics, This course enablesstudents torespond tofactualandinterpretive questions,interact incomplex Prerequisite: German III German IV(PAC) grammar and vocabulary. comprehension ofGermanliterature andhistory, expository composition,andexpanded useof thinkingandfocusesproficiency onthedevelopment ofmid-intermediate inoral level/critical skills, German IIIclass. Thecourse extends theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS). Itutilizeshigh- This course toprovide isdesigned opportunities for studentsbeyond thoseoffered inthe regular Prerequisite: German II German III(PAC) countries willbeexplored. thedevelopment ofexpositorybegins composition.Culturally regions/ relatedactivitiesofselected and cultural passages; reading itexpands theuseofgrammaticalconstructionsandvocabulary. It the development ofnovice proficiency inoral skills,accurate comprehension ofcontemporary German IIclass. Thecourse extends theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS). Itstresses This course toprovide isdesigned opportunitiesfor studentsbeyond thoseoffered inthe regular Prerequisite: German I German II(PAC) completion ofthiscourse. learners inGermanIIare expected Novice-High toIntermediate-Low toreach Proficiency Level upon world, alongwiththepractices andproductsLanguage thatare ofthoseperspectives. areflection thecultural world.StudentsinGermanIIwilllearn perspectivesspeaking of theGerman-speaking understanding ofbasicgrammar patterns, tostudythecultural patterns andheritageoftheGerman- This course continuestoemphasizeoral comprehension, toimprove skills,toacquire reading Prerequisite: German I German II world. Studentswillprogress toward Novice-Mid level ofproficiency. the interrelationships oflanguagesandwilldevelop acultural appreciationoftheGerman-speaking is onoral inrecognizing andwritingskills.Thestudentwillbeguided skillswhiledeveloping reading This course isanintroduction totheGermanworld,itslanguageandpeople. Themainemphasis German I

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 61 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions World Languages Course Descriptions Spanish I

This course is an introduction to the Spanish world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will recognize the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Spanish speaking world. Students will progress toward a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. Spanish I (PAC)

This course is designed to provide opportunities for students beyond those available in the regular Spanish I class. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will recognize the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Spanish speaking world. Students will progress toward a Novice-high level of proficiency. Spanish II Prerequisite: Spanish I

This course continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of the mid-novice to high-novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Culturally related activities of selected Spanish speaking countries/ regions will be explored. Spanish II (PAC) Prerequisite: Spanish I

This course is an expansion of Spanish II. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of low-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition. Culturally related activities of selected Spanish speaking regions/countries will be explored. Spanish III Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of novice-mid to intermediate-low proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Culturally related activities of selected Spanish speaking countries and regions will be explored. Spanish III (PAC) Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course is an expansion of Spanish III. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency oral skills, comprehension of Spanish literature history, expository composition, and expands the use of grammar and vocabulary.

High School Course Selection 62 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena World Course Languages Descriptions culture andthehistoryofASL andalsodevelop amore indepthknowledge ofASL syntax andgrammar. receptive skills,withanemphasis onsocialinteraction andstorytelling.Students continuethestudyofdeaf and thedevelopment ofASL asalanguage. Level IIcontinuesdeveloping andrefining expressive and community’s aboutthedeaf signing andfingerspelling skillsasstudentslearn culture, thehistoryof ASL accept ASL astheirforeign languagerequirement. Level Ifocuses ondeveloping expressive andreceptive to develop productive skills.Studentsare responsible theyplantoattend for ensuringthatthecollege will withindividualswhoare deaf.communicating Studentsare presentations required todofrequent inorder ASL isapresentation-basedprogram thatprovides instructionintheprinciplesandmethodsof (ASL) SignLanguage I/II American to Latinos. utilizes knowledge fromthe humanities,arts,andsocialsciencestoexplore issues andexperiences unique States.Essentially,United history, studiesispartofAmerican Mexican-American nationality, andrace that culture, society, politics,religion, art,andmajorcontributionstothedevelopment ofthe economics, experience. communitywithinthecontext oftheAmerican to theLatino Thiscourse explores itshistory, Studiesisauniqueinterdisciplinary course thatprovides anintroduction oflearning Mexican-American Studies Mexican-American SpanishLiterature Placement the Advanced exam. grammar. Itfocuses onthedevelopment ofaccuracy andfluency. Thiscourse prepares thestudenttotake oral skills,comprehension ofSpanishliterature andhistory, expository composition,andexpanded useof This course therequirements studies.Itstresses meets ofSpanishcollegiate the development offluencyin Prerequisite: APSpanish Language orSpanish IV AP SpanishLiterature exam. SpanishLanguage Placement Advanced grammar. Itfocuses onthedevelopment ofaccuracy andfluency. Thiscourse prepares studentstotakethe This course stresses thedevelopment offluencyinoral skills, expository composition,and useof expanded Prerequisite: Spanish IV AP SpanishLanguage explored. structures continues.Culturally countriesandregionswillbe Spanishspeaking relatedactivitiesofselected focus proficiency. isonthedevelopment ofintermediate-high andgrammatical Expansionof vocabulary This course continuestodevelop theoral andwritingskills.The emphasisonreading skillswithadded Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV(PAC)

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 63 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Mathematic Courses

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite

Algebra I 1 9 Mathematics, Gr 8 or its equivalent

PAC Algebra I 1 8, 9 Mathematics, Gr 8 or its equivalent

Fundamental Algebra I 1 Committee Placement

Consumer Algebra I 1 Committee Placement

Algebraic Reasoning 1 10, 11 Algebra I

Consumer Algebraic Reasoning 1 Committee Placement

Algebra II 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I

PAC Algebra II 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra I

Fundamental Algebra II 1 Committee Placement

Consumer Algebra II 1 Committee Placement Algebra III (Independent Study 1 12 Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II Mathematics) Geometry 1 9, 10 Algebra I

PAC Geometry 1 9, 10 Algebra I

Fundamental Geometry 1 Committee Placement

Consumer Geometry 1 Committee Placement

PreCalculus 1 11, 12 Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

PAC PreCalculus 1 11, 12 Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Mathematical Models with 1 10, 11 Algebra I Applications (MMA) Consumer Mathematical Models 1 Committee Placement with Applications (MMA) Advanced Quantitative Reasoning 1 12 Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (AQR) Statistics 1 10, 11, 12 Algebra I

Transition to College Mathematics 1 12 Algebra I, Geometry, 3rd credit of mathematics

AP Statistics 1 10, 11, 12 Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and AP Calculus AB 1 12 PreCalculus Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and AP Calculus BC 1 12 PreCalculus

High School Course Selection 64 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Mathematics CourseMathematics Descriptions will taketheAlgebra ISTAAR-ALT II EOC exam, by asdetermined theARDcommittee. StudentsenrolledinConsumer Algebra andSkills(TEKS) studentneed. edge and individualized I standards thataretothegrade linked onalternate academic based level Texas Essential Knowl the prerequisite skillsofeveryday livingandworkcomputation. Coursework andassessments are Students willfocus ondeveloping andstrengthening mathskills through practice andby applying Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer Algebra I assessmentrecommended by accommodations,asdetermined theARDcommittee. Algebraenrolled inFundamental Iwilltaketheappropriate Algebra ISTAAR EOCexam withthe terns for coursework andassessments (IEP).Students Plan upontheirIndividualEducation based totheirstudent’srelated tional accommodationsand/ormodifications pat individuallearning Students willexamine asinAlgebra topicsandobjectives thesame I.Studentswill receive instruc Prerequisite: Committee Placement AlgebraFundamental I assessmentrecommended by accommodations,asdetermined theARDcommittee. Algebra IwilltaketheAlgebra ISTAAR EOCexam, ortheAlgebra ISTAAR EOCexam withthe lessonto approach each atalevel beyond thatoftheregular course. StudentsenrolledinPAC on depth,complexity, andanalysis. PAC environment learning provides for students anadvanced Students willexamine asinAlgebra topicsandobjectives thesame emphasis I,butwithagreater Prerequisite: Mathematics, Gr 8oritsequivalent PAC Algebra I bymined theARDcommittee. Algebra ISTAAR EOCexam assessment withtherecommended accommodations,asdeter ics course. StudentsenrolledinAlgebra IwilltaketheAlgebra ISTAAR EOCexam, orthe Students musthave inAlgebra credit Ipriortoenrolling inany otherhigh schoolmathemat new andwillcreate functionsthrough transformations. andtwovariables with twoequations expressions, andlaws sequences, ofexponents. Studentswillgenerate systems andsolve linear relationships.oneandtwo, Inaddition,studentswillstudypolynomialsofdegree statistical radical andexplore tocollect situations.Studentswillusetechnology andreal-world dataandanalyze cal functionsandtheirassociated solutions.Studentswillconnect solutionsinbothmathemati ciated linear, quadratic, andexponential functionsandtheirrelated transformations, andasso equations, relationships, numberandoperations,foundation inlinear andproportionality. Studentswillstudy Students willbuildontheknowledge andskillsfor mathematicsin Grades 6-8,whichprovide a Prerequisite: Mathematics, Gr 8oritsequivalent Algebra I High School Course Selection & Registration Guide

------65 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Mathematics Course Descriptions Algebraic Reasoning Prerequisite: Algebra I

Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten-Grade 8 and Algebra I, continue with the development of mathematical reasoning related to algebraic understandings and processes, and deepen a foundation for studies in subsequent mathematics courses. Students will broaden their knowledge of functions and relationships, including linear, quadratic, square root, rational, cubic, cube root, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions. Students will study these functions through analysis and application that includes explorations of patterns and structure, number and algebraic methods, and modeling from data using tools that build to workforce and college readiness such as probes, measurement tools, and software tools, including spreadsheets.

Consumer Algebraic Reasoning Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will focus on developing and strengthening math skills through practice and by applying the prerequisite skills of everyday living and work computation. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and individualized student need.

Algebra II Prerequisite: Algebra I

Students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten-Grade 8 and Algebra I. Students will broaden their knowledge of quadratic functions, exponential functions, and systems of equations. Students will study logarithmic, square root, cubic, cube root, absolute value, rational functions, and their related equations. Students will connect functions to their inverses and associated equations and solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations. In addition, students will extend their knowledge of data analysis and numeric and algebraic methods.

PAC Algebra II Prerequisite: Algebra I

Students will examine the same topics and objectives as in Algebra II, but with a greater emphasis on depth, complexity, and analysis. PAC provides an advanced learning environment for students to approach each lesson at a level beyond that of the regular course.

Fundamental Algebra II Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will examine the same student expectations (TEKS) as in Algebra II. Students will receive instructional accommodations and/or modifications related to their student’s individual learning patterns for coursework and assessments based upon their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

High School Course Selection 66 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Mathematics CourseMathematics Descriptions patterns for coursework andassessments (IEP). Plan upontheirIndividualEducation based totheirstudent’srelated instructional accommodationsand/ormodifications individuallearning Students willexamine asinGeometry. topicsandobjectives thesame Studentswillreceive Prerequisite: Committee Placement Geometry Fundamental lessonto approach each atalevel beyond thatoftheregularcourse. on depth,complexity, andanalysis. PAC environment learning provides for students anadvanced emphasis Students willexamine butwillagreater asinGeometry; topicsandobjectives thesame Prerequisite: Algebra I PAC Geometry proof, andtrigonometry;two-three-dimensionalfigures; circles; andprobability. argumenttransformational andconstructions;proof andcongruence;similarity, logical geometry; and thedevelopment ofproofs. Studentswillexplore conceptscovering coordinate and course, tofocus onmore studentswillbegin precise terminology, symbolic representations, contexts.Algebra skillsingeometric reasoning Withinthe Itostrengthen theirmathematical Students willbuildontheknowledge andskillsfor mathematics inKindergarten-Grade 8and Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry functions totheirinverses andreal-wordsituations. andassociated solutionsinbothmathematical Studentswill connect Students willstudyquarticandtrigonometricfunctions,theirequations. root, absolutevalue,andrational functions,includingtheirrelatedtransformations andequations. I, andAlgebra II.Studentswillbroaden theirknowledge oflogarithmic,square root, cubic,cube Students willbuildontheknowledge andskillsfor mathematicsinkindergarten-Grade 8,Algebra Prerequisite: Algebra I,Geometry andAlgebra II Algebra III(IndependentStudyMathematics) Knowledge andSkills(TEKS)studentneed. andindividualized standards thataretothegrade linked are onalternateacademic based level Texas Essential the prerequisite skillsofeveryday living andworkcomputation.Coursework and assessments Students willfocus ondeveloping andstrengthening mathskillsthrough practice andby applying Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer Algebra II High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 67 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Mathematics Course Descriptions Consumer Geometry Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will focus on developing and strengthening math skills through practice and by applying the prerequisite skills of everyday living and work computation. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and individualized student need.

PreCalculus Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Precalculus is the preparation for calculus. The course approaches topics from a function point of view, where appropriate, and is designed to strengthen and enhance conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning used when modeling and solving mathematical and real-world problems. Students systematically work with functions and their multiple representations. The study of Precalculus deepens students’ mathematical understanding and fluency with algebra and trigonometry and extends their ability to make connections and apply concepts and procedures at higher levels. Students investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use technology to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide support in solving problems.

PAC PreCalculus Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Students will examine the same topics and objectives as in Precalculus; but will a greater emphasis on depth, complexity, and analysis. The curriculum will focus on preparing students for Advanced Placement Calculus. PAC provides an advanced learning environment for students to approach each lesson at a level beyond that of the regular course.

Mathematical Models with Applications (MMA) Prerequisite: Algebra I

Mathematical Models with Applications is designed to build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten-Grade 8 and Algebra I. Students learn to apply mathematics through experiences in personal finance, science, engineering, fine arts, and social sciences. Students will select from tools such as physical objects; manipulatives; technology, including graphing calculators, data collection devices, and computers; and paper and pencil and from methods such as algebraic techniques, geometric reasoning, patterns, and mental math to solve problems.

High School Course Selection 68 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Mathematics CourseMathematics Descriptions College, grants thestudentanexemption toTSI requirements for mathematics. of thiscourse, asdefined by thememorandumSan Jacinto Community ofunderstanding (MOU), with graphs andtables;verbal, algebraic, andgraphical interpretations offunctions.Successfulcompletion systems; linear andinequalities; equations exponentiallinear models;datainterpretations including include perimeter, andvolume; rates, area, ratios, andproportions; percentages; solvingequations; estimation andfluencywithlarge numbers; manipulatingand evaluating expressions and formulas, to topicsinclude:numeracy incollege. Mathematics withanemphasison strategies tosucceed needed in thestudyofotherdisciplines.Inaddition,course supports students indeveloping skillsand andusemultiplestrandsstudents willconnect ofmathematicsinsituationsandproblems, aswell toprepare studentssuccess topicsneeded mathematics.Inthiscourse incollege-level mathematical For seniors JacintoCommunity College. whomay Thiscourse attend San addresses of avariety Prerequisite: Algebra I,Geometry, 3rdcredit ofmathematics Transition toCollege Mathematics situations. Inaddition,studentswillextend theirknowledge ofdataanalysis. processes toreal-world inference, dataandstatistical data.Studentswillconnect andbivariate and quantitative data,probability andrandom variables, andexperimentation,sampling categorical processes.I. Studentswillbroaden Studentswillstudy theirknowledge andstatistical ofvariability Students willbuildontheknowledge andskillsfor mathematics inKindergarten-Grade 8andAlgebra Prerequisite: Algebra I Statistics mathematics. andmodelingwithalgebra, selection, geometry,mathematical trigonometry, anddiscrete probability, reasoning, situationsinvolvingin applied numerical analysis, finance, statistical andsolve problems tomakedecisions planning, andcommunication and applyreasoning, 21stcenturycitizens.Studentswilldevelop andhighlyinformed well-educated to become ofhighschool mathematicsconceptstoprepare students consists primarilyofapplications Students willdevelop andapplyskillsnecessary for college, andlife. careers, Course content Prerequisite: Algebra I,Geometry andAlgebra II Reasoning(AQR) Quantitative Advanced (TEKS) studentneed. and individualized standards thataretothegrade linked on alternateacademic level Texas Essential Knowledge andSkills prerequisite skillsofeveryday livingandworkcomputation.Coursework andassessments are based Students willfocus ondeveloping andstrengthening mathskillsthrough practice andby applyingthe Prerequisite: Committee Placement (MMA) ModelswithApplications Consumer Mathematical High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 69 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Mathematics Course Descriptions AP Statistics Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II

Content requirements for Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description: Statistics, published by The College Board. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns; 2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study; 3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating populations parameters and testing hypotheses. Students who successfully complete the course and the optional AP examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for one-semester introductory college statistics course.

AP Calculus AB Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and PreCalculus

Content requirements for Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced Placement Course Description Mathematics: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, published by The College Board. Students will work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. Students will understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and use derivatives to solve a variety of problems. Students will understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and use integrals to solve a variety of problems. Students will understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students who successfully complete the course and the optional AP examination may receive credit and/ or advanced placement for one-semester introductory college calculus course.

AP Calculus BC Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and PreCalculus

Students will work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. Students will understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and be able to use derivatives to solve a variety of problems. Students will understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and use integrals to solve a variety of problems. Students will understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral; and develop an appreciation of calculus as a coherent body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment. Students who successfully complete the course and the optional AP examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement in a course that is one course beyond what’s granted for AP Calculus AB.

High School Course Selection 70 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena exemptions information. shouldcontactthecounselorfor scheduling from physical education approved sponsoredprogram Studentswithmedical private/commercially receive upto4credits. can andMilitaryScience(JROTC)(up to1credit), Studentssubstitutingathleticsordistrict (upto1credit). Team Drill (upto1credit), Cheerleading (fallsemesteronlyupto1credit), Band enrolled inMarching substitutionclassStudents may iftheyare ofanapproved chooseuptoonecredit physical education ApprovedState Board PEsubstitutions: ofEducation an explanation oftheresults uponrequest. be assessed onceannuallywiththeFitness atleast gram. Results may besenttotheparent orguardian with substitutioncourse shall oraphysical education whoare takingphysical education Students ingrades 9–12 &Health Physical Education Adaptive Physical Education Adaptive Physical Education Consumer Personal Health Private/Commercially Outdoor Education Outdoor Sponsored Activity Sports Medicine II Sports Medicine District Approved District Aerobic Activities Advanced Health Advanced Sports Medicine I Sports Medicine Health Education Health Individual Sports Personal Fitness Marching Band Band Marching Foundations of Cheerleading Cheerleading Course Title Team Sports Athletics Dance JROTC JROTC I –IV Approved P.E. Courses Substitution Regular Physical Education

Health Education Health Credit .5 -4 .5 -4 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 -1 .5 .5 .5 - 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 Grade - - - ARD Committee Placement Committee Placement Health Education Health Health Education Health Sports Medicine I Sports Medicine Prerequisite High School Course Selection Audition Tryout None None None None None None None None None None & Registration Guide 71 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Physical Education & Health Health Education

Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Topics include nutrition, mental health, family health, disease, human development, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, health services and consumer health. This course is available through the Pasadena Virtual School. Advanced Health

Students are provided opportunities for researching, discussing, and analyzing health issues. This higher level of involvement provides students with experiences designed to reinforce positive health behaviors. Students are given the opportunity to learn more about technology, how it affects health, and how to use electronic technology to gain health information. The emphasis in this course is less related to learning facts and more related to providing students with the skills necessary to access their own health information and services and become health literate. Consumer Personal Health Prerequisites: Committee Placement

Students will gain daily living skills related to personal hygiene, safety issues, health care, interaction between individuals, and facts associated with the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco use. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential and Skills (TEKS) and individualized per student need. Foundations of Personal Fitness

This is a laboratory (activity) /lecture (classroom) course designed to develop in students an understanding and appreciation of lifetime wellness. Topics covered will include components of fitness, principles of training, exercise guidelines, proper nutrition, body composition, relieving stress and regular activity.

Students will participate in aerobic activities, weight training, and fitness testing; The concept of wellness, or striving to reach optimal levels of health, is the corner stone of this course and is exemplified by one of the course objectives-students designing their own personal fitness program. Outdoor Education

Students enrolled in outdoor education are expected to develop competency in outdoor education activities that provide opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. Emphasis is placed upon student selection of activities that also promote a respect for the environment and that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Students exhibit a physically-active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan. Aerobic Activities

Students in aerobic activities are exposed to a variety of activities that promote health-related fitness. A major expectation of this course is for the student to design a personal fitness program that uses aerobic activities as a foundation. Students exhibits a physically-active lifestyle and an understanding of the relationship between physical-activity and health throughout the lifespan.

High School Course Selection 72 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Physical Education &Health Physical Education Medicine IcourseMedicine Athletic and/orLicensed Trainer approval. training students’staff. There may beother prerequisitesrequired for thiscourse such as aSports Athletic Studentsmustreceive oftheLicensed theapproval Trainerteams. supervisingtheathletic course willinvolve outside-of-class timehomework andtimerequired workingwithathletesandathletic in sportsmedicine. and independentassignments Individualized inthiscourse. willbeincluded This and bandaging;injuriestotheyoung athlete;substanceabuseinsports;andgeneral concerns health and face, ofinjuriestothe head spine, upperextremity,recognition, andcare lower extremity; taping therapeuticrehabilitative techniques; including: CPRandAEDcertification, modalities;prevention, This course ofthecomponents ofsportsmedicine provides amore in-depthstudyandapplication II Sports Medicine concerns oftheadolescentathlete. medical skinconditionsinsports,bloodbornepathogens,thermalinjuries,andspecial body areas, firstinjury evaluation, aid/CPR/AED,care ofathleticinjuriesspecific theinjuryprocess, immediate injury prevention, sportspsychology, nutrition,recognition ofinjuries,emergency actionplanandinitial including sportsmedicine, conceptsofsportsinjury, sportsinjury law, team, athletichealthcare sports This course ofthecomponentssportsmedicine provides anopportunityfor thestudyandapplication I Sports Medicine per studentneed. Coursework andassessments areonmodified based Texas Essential andSkills(TEKS) andindividualized Plan. intheirIndividual asstated Educational receive instructionalmodifications Students willexamine topicsasinFoundations thesame ofPersonal Fitness andTeam Sports.Studentswill Prerequisites: Committee ARD Placement Adaptive I–IV Physical Education per studentneed. Coursework andassessments are onmodified based Texas Essential andSkills(TEKS) andindividualized Plan. in theirIndividual asstated Educational will receive instructionalmodifications Students willexamine topicsasinFoundations thesame ofPersonal Fitness andTeam Sports.Students Team Sports develop anappreciationfor teamworkandfairplay, andgaincompetencyintwoormore individualsports. to allow proficient participationinawide fitness, range ofindividualsportstopromote health-related lifetime individualsportsactivities.Inaddition,knowledge, practices rulesand safety willbetaught This isanactivitycourse toanalyze, designed review, practice andimprove movement skillsfor selected Individual Sports High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 73 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Science Courses

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite

Met Standard on the Grade 8 Science STAAR PAC Biology 1 9, 10 & passed the Grade 8 Science course. Biology 1 9, 10 Fundamental Biology 1 Committee Placement Consumer Biology 1 Committee Placement IPC 1 10 Biology, Algebra I Fundamental IPC 1 Committee Placement Consumer IPC 1 Committee Placement Biology, Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II (in PAC Chemistry 1 10, 11 progress) Biology, Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II (in Chemistry 1 10, 11, 12 progress) Biology, IPC or Chemistry, Algebra I, Algebra Physics 1 11, 12 II (in progress) Anatomy & Physiology 1 11, 12 Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics Aquatic Science 1 11, 12 Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics Astronomy 1 11, 12 Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics, or Environmental Systems 1 9, 10, 11, 12 Committee Placement Fundamental Environmental 1 Prerequisites: Committee Placement Systems Consumer Environmental Systems 1 Committee Placement Food Science 3 Units of Science (must include Biology & 1 11, 12 *Currently offered only at CTHS Chemistry) Biology & Chemistry Recommended Forensic Science 1 11, 12 prerequisites or corequisite: any Law, Public *Currently offered only at CTHS Safety, Corrections, & Security Cluster Course. Scientific Research & Design 1 11, 12 Biology, IPC or Chemistry, or Physics *Currently offered only at PMHS Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I, Chemistry AP Biology 1 10, 11, 12 (in progress) Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II AP Chemistry 1 11, 12 (in progress) Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I, Chemistry AP Environmental Science 1 10, 11, 12 (in progress) Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II AP Physics I 1 11, 12 (in progress) Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, AP Physics AP Physics II 1 11, 12 I, Algebra II Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II, AP Physics C: Mechanics 1 11, 12 Calculus (in progress) AP Physics C: Electricity & Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II, 1 11, 12 Magnetism Calculus (in progress)

High School Course Selection 74 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Science Course Descriptions take theBiologySTAAR-ALTERNATE IIEOCexam. Studentsenrolled in Consumer Biologywill Skills (TEKS) perstudentneed. andindividualized standards thatare tothepre-requisite linked gradealternate academic level Texas Essential and diversity traits oflife andthe inherited inorganisms. Coursework andassessments are on based systems,Students willstudythestructure oflivingthings,biological energy conversions, Prerequisites: Committee Placement Consumer Biology bydetermined theARDcommittee. will taketheBiologySTAAR EOCexam assessment withtherecommended accomodationsas Biology (IEP).Studentsenrolled inFundamental Plan upontheirIndividualEducation based for courseworkreceive instructionalaccommodationsand/ormodifications andassessments Students willexamine studentexpectations thesame (TEKS) asinBiology. Studentswill Prerequisites: Committee Placement Biology Fundamental practices.ethical Studentsinthiscourse willtakethe conduct 40%fieldandlaboratory investigations safe,by using environmentally appropriate, and inlivingsystems;homeostasis ecosystems; plantsandtheenvironment. Studentsare expected to evolution andtaxonomy;biological metabolismandenergy transfers inlivingorganisms; growth anddevelopment oforganisms; cells,tissues, andorgans; nucleicacidsandgenetics; oftopicsthatinclude:structures andfunctionsofcellsviruses; Students willstudyavariety Biology EOC exam. emphasis ondepth,complexity, andanalysis. Studentsinthiscourse willtakethe Students willexamine studentexpectations the same (TEKS) asinBiology, butwithagreater course. Prerequisites: Met Standard onthe Grade STAAR 8Science andpassed the Grade 8Science PAC Biology

Biology STAAR EOCexam. High School Course Selection BiologySTAAR & Registration Guide 75 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Science Course Descriptions Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC) Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I

This is an introductory course integrating concepts of physics and chemistry in the following topics: forces and motion, waves, energy transformations, properties of matter and its components, changes in matter that affect everyday life, and solution chemistry. Students are expected to conduct 40% field and laboratory investigations and use critical thinking and scientific problem solving in order to make informed decisions.

NOTE: IPC can only be taken as a second science. It does not count as a science course for the STEM endorsement.

Fundamental IPC Prerequisites: Committee Placement

Students will examine the same student expectations (TEKS) as in IPC. Students will receive instructional accommodations and/or modifications for coursework and assessments based upon their Individual Education Plan (IEP) as determined by the ARD committee.

Consumer IPC Prerequisites: Committee Placement

Students will study the care of living things, energy conservation, consumer electricity, nutrition, safe food practices, proper use of household chemicals, forces and motion, properties of matter and changes in matter that affect everyday life.Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the prerequisite grade level Texas Essential and Skills (TEKS) and individualized per student need.

High School Course Selection 76 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Science Course Descriptions methods, and make informed decisions using critical thinkingandscientific problem solving. usingcritical decisions methods, andmakeinformed scientific skills.Studentswillconduct40%fieldandlab varietyofscientific investigations, usea course and focuses ontheintegration ofconceptualknowledge, analytical mathematical, characteristicsthermodynamics andheat; andbehaviors ofwaves; andquantumphysics. This physical systems ofenergy andmomentum;forces andtheconservation andenergy; oftopicsthatinclude:Newton’sStudents willstudyavariety laws ofmotion;changeswithin Prerequisites: Biology, IPCorChemistry, Algebra IandAlgebra progress) II(in Physics thinkingandscientificproblem solving. throughdecisions critical conduct 40%fieldandlabinvestigations,variety ofscientificmethods,andmakeinformed usea Studentswillinvestigateand equilibrium. therelationship chemistryandeveryday between life, oxidation-reductionreactions; processes; andkinetics solutionchemistry;acids,basesandsalts; bondingand chemistry;theperiodictableofelements;behaviornuclear ofgases;chemical transformations, properties andchangesofmatter; physical atomicstructure andchemical oftopicsthatinclude:characteristicsStudents willstudyavariety ofmatter; energy Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I,Geometry orAlgebra progress) II(in Chemistry emphasisondepth,complexity,greater analysis. andmathematical Students willexamine studentexpectations thesame (TEKS) asinChemistry, butwitha Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I,Geometry orAlgebra progress) II(in PAC Chemistry

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 77 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Science Course Descriptions Anatomy and Physiology Prerequisites: Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics Recommended Prerequisite: a course from the Health Science Career Cluster

Students will conduct 40% lab and fieldwork to study: the energy needs of the human body; the processes through which these needs are fulfilled; responses of the human body to internal and external forces; body processes that maintain homeostasis and electrical conduction; body transport systems; environmental factors that affect the human body; anatomical and physiological functions; and reproduction, growth and development of humans.

Refer to individual graduation plan to determine if course counts as a science graduation credit or elective course.

Aquatic Science Prerequisites: Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics

Students study a variety of topics that include: components of an aquatic ecosystem; relationships among aquatic habitats and ecosystems; roles of cycles within an aquatic environment; adaptations of aquatic organisms; changes within aquatic environments; geological phenomena and fluid dynamics effects; and origin and use of water in a watershed. Students will conduct 40% field and lab investigations, use a variety of scientific methods, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Refer to individual graduation plan to determine if course counts as a science graduation credit or elective course.

Astronomy Prerequisites: Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics

Students study the following topics: information about the universe; scientific theories of the evolution of the universe; characteristics and the life cycle of stars; exploration of the universe; role of the Sun in our solar system; planets; and the orientation and placement of the Earth. Students will conduct 40% field and lab investigations, use scientific methods, make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Refer to individual graduation plan to determine if course counts as a science graduation credit or elective course.

This course is also available through the Pasadena Virtual School.

High School Course Selection 78 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Science Course Descriptions prerequisite grade level Texas Essential andSkills(TEKS) perstudentneed. andindividualized Coursework andassessments standards thatare tothe linked are onalternate academic based processesactivities thatusescientificmethod,decision-making andscientific problem solving. habitats, ecosystems andenvironmental systems. Studentswillparticipateinfunctional functional skillsrelated totheenvironmentStudents willlearn inwhichtheylive including Prerequisites: Committee Placement Consumer Environmental Systems thinkingandscientificproblem solving. usingcritical decisions conduct fieldandlabinvestigations, ofscientificmethods,andmakeinformed useavariety changes inanecosystem; andenvironmental changesinecosystems. Studentsmay through environmental andpopulation systems: capacity carrying therelationship between interrelationships amongresources andenvironmental system; sources andflow ofenergy of topicsthatinclude;bioticandabioticfactors inhabitats;ecosystems andbiomes; and assessments(IEP).Studentsstudyavariety Plan ontheirIndividualEducation based for courseworkStudents willreceive instructionalaccommodationsand/ormodifications Prerequisites: Committee Placement EnvironmentalFundamental Systems elective course. Refer to individualgraduation plan to as determine counts graduation ascience credit ifcourse or thinkingandscientificproblem solving. usingcritical decisions conduct 40%fieldandlabinvestigations,variety ofscientificmethods,andmakeinformed usea population changesinanecosystem; andenvironmental changesinecosystems. Studentswill of energy through environmental and systems; capacity therelationshipcarrying between and biomes;interrelationships amongresources andenvironmental systems; sources andflow oftopicsthatinclude:bioticandabioticfactorsStudents studyavariety inhabitats;ecosystems Prerequisites: Biology, IPCorChemistry orPhysics, orby Committee Placement Environmental Systems High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 79 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Science Course Descriptions Food Science* Currently offered only at CTHS Prerequisites: 3 Units of Science (must include Biology and Chemistry)

Recommended for students in Grades 11-12. Students will conduct 40% laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public.

Forensic Science* Currently offered only at CTHS Prerequisites/corequisite: Biology and Chemistry, any Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster Course

Recommended for students in Grades 11-12. To receive credit in science, students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Forensic Science is a course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science.

Scientific Research and Design* Currently offered only at PMHS Prerequisites: Biology or Chemistry or Physics

This course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. Students are expected to conduct 40% field and laboratory investigations and use critical thinking and scientific problem solving in order to make informed decisions. All of these components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry level employment in high skill, high wage jobs and/or continue their education. AP Biology Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra I, Chemistry (in progress)

This is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes— energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.. AP Chemistry Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II (in progress)

This course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Created by the AP Chemistry Development Committee, the course curriculum is compatible with many Chemistry courses in colleges and universities.

High School Course Selection 80 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Science Course Descriptions electromagnetism. Introductory throughout differentialcalculus isused thecourse. andintegral such aselectrostatics;conductors, circuits; electric magneticfields;and and dielectrics; capacitors, ormajorinphysical Thecoursestudents planningtospecialize scienceorengineering. explores topics This course isaone-semester, physics college-level calculus-based, course, appropriate especially for Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II,Calculus progress) (in AP Physics andMagnetism C-Electricity throughout isused thecourse.and integral calculus momentum;circular motionandrotation;and linear andoscillationsgravitation. Introductory differential explores topicssuchaskinematics;Newton’s laws ofmotion;work,energy andpower; systems ofparticles appropriate ormajorinphysical Thecourse for studentsplanningtospecialize scienceorengineering. This course toaone-semester, isequivalent physics college-level calculus-based, course. Itisespecially Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II,Calculus progress) (in AP Physics C:Mechanics physics.atomic, andnuclear circuits magneticfields;electromagnetism; physical optics;andquantum, withcapacitors; andgeometric PVdiagramsand dynamics;thermodynamicswithkinetictheory; andprobability; electrostatics;electrical understanding ofPhysics through investigations inquiry-based astheyexplore topicssuch asfluidstatics This course isanalgebra-based, introductory physics college-level course. their Studentscultivate Prerequisites: AP Physics II simple circuits. (including rotational motion);work,energy, waves andpower; andsound;introductory, mechanical of Physics through investigations inquiry-based astheyexplore topicssuchasNewtonian mechanics This isanalgebra-based, introductory physics college-level course. theirunderstanding Studentscultivate Prerequisites: AP Physics I chemistry, andgeography. interdisciplinary, embracing topicsfromgeology, biology, environmental studies,environmental science, problems, andexamine alternative solutionsfor resolving orpreventing them.Environmental scienceis analyze natural andhuman-madeenvironmental therelative problems, risksassociated evaluate withthese to understand theinterrelationships ofthenatural world.Thecourse requires thatstudentsidentifyand through whichstudentsengage withthescientificprinciples,concepts,andmethodologies required This course of aone-semester, istheequivalent introductory course college inenvironmental science, Prerequisites: AP Environmental Science Biology, Chemistry, APPhysics I,Algebra II Biology, Chemistry, Algebra progress) II(in Biology, Algebra progress) I,Chemistry (in (at Selected Campuses) High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 81 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Social Studies Courses

Course Title Credit Grade Prerequisite World Geography Studies 1 9, 10 Fundamental World Geography 1 Committee Placement Consumer World Geography 1 Committee Placement World History Studies 1 9, 10 Fundamental World History Studies 1 Committee Placement Consumer World History Studies 1 Committee Placement United States History Studies Since 1 11 1877 Fundamental US History 1 Committee Placement Consumer US History 1 Committee Placement United States Government 0.5 12 Fundamental US Government 0.5 Committee Placement Consumer US Government 0.5 Committee Placement Economics 0.5 12 Fundamental Economics 0.5 Committee Placement Consumer Economics 0.5 Committee Placement Personal Financial Literacy 0.5 10, 11, 12 World Geography or World History (Both are Psychology 0.5 11,12 recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently. 9, 10, 11, World Geography or World History (Both are Sociology 0.5 12 recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently. World Geography or World History (Both are Special Topics in Social Studies .5 - 1 11, 12 recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently World Geography or World History (Both are Social Studies Research Methods .5 - 1 11, 12 recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently World Geography or World History (Both are Social Studies Advanced Studies .5 - 1 11, 12 recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently AP World History 1 10, 11, 12 AP European History 1 11, 12 World Geography, AP Human Geography, World History, or AP United States History 1 11 AP World History. AP Human Geography 1 9

World Geography or AP Human Geography &/or World AP United States Government & Politics 0.5 12 History or AP World History, & U.S. History or AP US History World Geography or AP Human Geography &/or World AP Comparative Government & Politics 0.5 12 History or AP World History, & U.S. History or AP US History World Geography or AP Human Geography &/or World AP Macroeconomics 0.5 12 History or AP World History, & U.S. History or AP US History.

High School Course Selection 82 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Social StudiesCourse Descriptions Essential andSkills(TEKS) perstudentneed. andindividualized assessments standards thatare tothegrade linked areonalternateacademic based level Texas ofresponsibilityareas in personal life, anddevelop awareness ofcommunity. Coursework and identify solutionstoproblems and respond appropriately, anticipateconsequence, identify to followStudents willrecognizeauthorityfigures,various settings, learn instructionsin Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer World Geography coursework andassessments (IEP). Plan upontheirIndividualLearning based for Students willreceive instructionalandcurriculumaccommodations and/ormodifications Students willexamine studentexpectations thesame (TEKS) asinWorld Geography Studies. Prerequisite: Committee Placement WorldFundamental Geography cultural patterns. andsocialprocess economic thatshape interrelationship thephysical between andthepolitical, patterns inthephysical environment, includinglandforms, climate, andecosystems aswellthe portionofthecourseissues. willcenteronthephysical Asignificant processes thatshape influences ofgeography onevents ofthepastandpresent, withemphasisoncontemporary perspectives ofgeography.the spatialandecological the Studentswillbeabletodescribe from interact. regional,nationalandinternationalscales Theseconceptswillfocus onlocal, itspeople, andhowStudents areandapplyskillsrelatedtotheearth, expected tolearn they This course examines theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS) for World Geography. World Geography Studies Foreign Service&Diplomacy AP Microeconomics AP Psychology APPsychology Course Title Credit 0.5 0.5 1 Grade 11, 12 11, 12 12 Recommended to take in conjunction with Social Studies Recommended totakeinconjunctionwithSocialStudies Recommended to take in conjunction with Social Studies Recommended totakeinconjunctionwithSocialStudies recommended); U.S.recommended); Historymay betakenconcurrently. recommended); U.S.recommended); Historymay betakenconcurrently. Principles ofGovernment, Political ScienceI,&Political World Geography orWorld History(Both are World Geography orWorld History(Both are Advanced Studies:PsychologyAdvanced Advanced Studies:PsychologyAdvanced Prerequisite Science II High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 83 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions World History Studies

This course examines the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for World History. World History is a survey of the history of mankind. Due to the expanse of world history, the scope of this course will focus on essential concepts, and skills that can be applied to various eras, events, and people. Students will evaluate the causes and effects of political and economic developments and of major political revolutions since the 17th century.

Students will examine the impact of geographic factors on major historic events and identify the historic origins of contemporary economic systems. Students will analyze the process by which constitutional governments evolved and will trace the historic development of important legal and political concepts. Students will examine the history and impact of major world religions and philosophical traditions. This course will focus on historical inquiry to research, interpret, and use multiple sources of evidence.

Fundamental World History Studies Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will examine the same student expectations (TEKS) as in World History Studies. Students will receive instructional and curriculum accommodations and/or modifications for coursework and assessments based upon their Individual Learning Plan (IEP).

Consumer World History Studies Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will recognize authority figures, learn to follow instructions in various settings; identify solutions to problems and respond appropriately, anticipate consequence, identify areas of responsibility in personal life, develop awareness of community. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential and Skills (TEKS) and individualized per student need.

United States History Studies Since 1877

This course examines the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for U.S. History (Since 1877). This is the second part of a two-year study of U.S. History that begins in 8th grade. In this course, students will focus on political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies, and reform movements, including civil rights.

Students will examine the impact of geographic factors on major events and eras and analyze their causes and effects. Students will examine the impact of constitutional issues on American society; evaluate the dynamic relationship between the three branches of the federal government. Students will describe the relationship between the arts and popular culture and the times during which they were created. Students will use critical thinking skills and a variety of primary and secondary source material, interviews, and research to explain and apply different methods that historians use to understand and interpret the past, including multiple points of view and historical context. Students enrolled in U.S. History will take the U.S. History STAAR End of Course exam.

High School Course Selection 84 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Social StudiesCourse Descriptions (TEKS) perstudentneed. andindividualized standards thatare to thegrade linked onalternateacademic based level Texas Essential andSkills responsibility inpersonal life, develop awareness ofcommunity. Coursework andassessments are solutions toproblems andrespond appropriately, anticipateconsequence, of identifyareas tofollowStudents willrecognizeauthorityfigures, settings; learn instructions invarious identify Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer US Government assessments (IEP). Plan upon theirIndividualLearning based for courseworkwill receive instructionalandcurriculumaccommodationsand/ormodifications and Students willexamine studentexpectations the same (TEKS) asinU.S. History (Since1877). Students Prerequisite: Committee Placement USFundamental Government available VirtualSchool. through Pasadena the culminationofcivicandgovernmental from kindergarten. contentandconceptsstudied Thiscourse is includes thestructure, functions,andpowers levels. Itis ofgovernment atthenational,state, andlocal This course Italso founded. Stateswas isthestudyofprinciplesandbeliefsuponwhichUnited StatesGovernmentUnited committee. U.S. Historywilltaketheappropriate U.S. HistorySTAAR EndofCourse exam by asdetermined theARD level Texas Essential Studentsenrolled inConsumer andSkills(TEKS)perstudentneed. andindividualized Coursework andassessments standards thatare tothegrade linked areonalternateacademic based life, develop awareness ofcommunity. problems andrespond appropriately, anticipateconsequence,ofresponsibility identifyareas inpersonal to followStudents willrecognizeauthorityfigures,various settings; learn instructionsinidentifysolutionsto Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer US History will taketheappropriate U.S. HistorySTAAR EndofCourse exam by asdetermined theARDcommittee. U.S.assessments (IEP).Studentsenrolled inFundamental Plan History upontheirIndividualLearning based for courseworkwill receive instructionalandcurriculumaccommodationsand/ormodifications and Students willexamine studentexpectations thesame (TEKS) asinU.S. History(Since1877). Students Prerequisite: Committee Placement USFundamental History High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 85 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions Economics

This course examines the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Economics with an emphasis of the Free Enterprise system and its Benefits. The focus of this course is the culmination of economic content and concepts that have been studied from Kindergarten through required secondary courses. The focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services (the problem of scarcity) in the United States and a comparison with those in other countries around the world. Students will analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and price. Students will investigate the concepts of specialization and international trade, economic growth, key economic measurements, and monetary and other fiscal policy. Students will study the roles of the Federal Reserve System and other financial intuitions, government and businesses in a free enterprise system. Types of business ownership and market structures are discussed. This course will also incorporate instruction in personal financial literacy. Students will apply critical-thinking skills using economic concepts to evaluate the costs and benefits of economic issues.

Fundamental Economics Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will examine the same student expectations (TEKS) as in Economics with an emphasis on Free Enterprise and its Benefits. Students will receive instructional and curriculum accommodations and/or modifications for coursework and assessments based upon their Individual Learning Plan (IEP).

Consumer Economics Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Students will recognize authority figures, learn to follow instructions in various settings; identify solutions to problems and respond appropriately, anticipate consequence, identify areas of responsibility in personal life, develop awareness of community. Coursework and assessments are based on alternate academic standards that are linked to the grade level Texas Essential and Skills (TEKS) and individualized per student need.

Personal Financial Literacy

Personal Financial Literacy is an elective course which develops student knowledge and skills in making sound, financial decisions which will prepare them to lead financially secure lives with an understanding in personal financial responsibility. Through the examination of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Personal Financial Literacy, students will gain knowledge in personal investment, consumerism, college tuition, cost-benefit analysis for personal spending, credit and borrowing, savings, and insurance options.

High School Course Selection 86 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Social StudiesCourse Descriptions independent settings. and quantitative methodsofinquiryinthiscourse. Research may inclassrooms be conducted orin topicinsocialstudiesusingqualitative researchonaselected Students willconductadvanced taken concurrently Prerequisite: Social StudiesResearch Methods ofinformation inwritten, oral,problem making,andcommunication solving,decision andvisualforms. organize, ofsources. analyze, Importantcourse fromavariety andusedatacollected elementsare topics andissues. thinkingskillstolocate, course Specific titlesmayvary critical campus. Studentsuse by TopicsSpecial courses of knowledge elective andskillsofsocialsciencestovarious are theapplication taken concurrently Prerequisite: TopicsSpecial inSocialStudies change intoday’s society. theimportanceandrole ofculture,Students willalsolearn socialstructure, socialization,andsocial toanunderstandingresearch leading ofhow individualsrelate tosocietyandtheever changingworld. thedevelopment ofthefieldasasocialscience will describe by identifyingmethodsandstrategies of will serve asanintroductory studyin socialbehavior andorganization ofhumansociety. Thiscourse This course examines theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS) for Sociology. course Thiselective concurrently Prerequisite: World Geography orWorld arerecommended); History (Both U.S. History may betaken Sociology behavior. to thegiven topics.By theendofcourse, thestudentwillhave abetter appreciation ofthehuman andsocialpsychology.foundations, mentalhealth, Group discussions andexperiments willbeapplied perception,emotion, sensation, personality intelligence, development, cognition,learning, biological framework,science ofpsychology suchasthehistorical methodologies,humandevelopment, motivation, will focus onthescienceofbehavior andmentalprocesses. Studentswillexamine thefullscopeof This course examines theTexas Essential Knowledge andSkills(TEKS) for Psychology. course Thiselective concurrently Prerequisite: World Geography orWorld arerecommended); History (Both U.S. History may betaken Psychology World Geography orWorld arerecommended); History (Both U.S. History may be World Geography orWorld arerecommended); History (Both U.S. History may be High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 87 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions Social Studies Advanced Studies Prerequisite: World Geography or World History (Both are recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently

Students in this elective course work independently or in collaboration with a mentor to investigate a problem, issue, or concern. They research the topic using a variety of technologies, and present a product of professional quality to an appropriate audience.

AP World History

AP World History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university world history course. In AP World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides five themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and development and transformation of social structures.

AP European History

AP European History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university European history course. In AP European History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in four historical periods from approximately 1450 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course also provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction of Europe and the world; poverty and prosperity; objective knowledge and subjective visions; states and other institutions of power; individual and society; and national and European identity.

High School Course Selection 88 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Social StudiesCourse Descriptions methods of political analysis. methods ofpolitical power andauthority, and stability, legitimacy democratization, internal andexternal forces, and government andpoliticsthrough analysis ofdataandtext-based sources astheyexplore topicslike theirunderstanding Studentscultivate ofcomparativeNigeria, Russia, Kingdom. andtheUnited countries:China,Iran, andsocialchallengesof six selected economic, Mexico,policies; andpolitical, government andpolitics.Thecourse usesacomparative approach structures; toexamine thepolitical AP Comparative Government and Politics isanintroductory course college-level incomparative and U.S. History orAPUS History Prerequisite: World Geography orAPHumanGeography and/or World History orAPWorld History, AP Comparative Government andPolitics government andpolitics. thatconstituteU.S. institutions,groups,It alsorequiresbeliefs,andideas familiaritywiththevarious general tointerpret conceptsused U.S. government andpoliticstheanalysis ofspecific examples. perspective ongovernment States.Thiscourse andpoliticsintheUnited includesboththestudyof APcourseA well-designed StatesGovernment inUnited and Politics willgive studentsananalytical and U.S. History orAPUS History Prerequisite: World Geography orAPHuman Geography and/or World History orAPWorld History, StatesGovernmentAP United andPolitics geographers useintheirresearchandapplications. organization anditsenvironmental aboutthemethodsandtools Theyalsolearn consequences. toemploy analysislearn toexamine spatialconceptsandlandscape humansocioeconomic processes thathave humanunderstanding, shaped use, andalteration ofEarth’s surface. Students The APHumanGeography course introduces studentstothesystematic studyofpatterns and AP HumanGeography History willtaketheUS HistorySTAAR EndofCourse exam. in theworld;geography andtheenvironment; andculture andsociety. StudentsenrolledinAPUS identity; migration andsettlement; politicsandpower; work,exchange, America andtechnology; andnational developments indifferent timesandplaces:American amonghistorical connections The course alsoprovides seven themesthatstudentsexplore throughout thecourse inorder tomake andcontinuitychangeover time. aboutcontextualization,and utilizingreasoning causation, comparisons; arguments; makinghistorical sources;primary andsecondary developing historical skills,practices,Students develop anduse thesame andmethodsemployed by historians:analyzing periodsfromapproximatelydevelopments, andprocesses inninehistorical 1491tothepresent. university U.S. historycourse. InAPU.S. events, Historystudentsinvestigate individuals, significant ofatwo-semesterintroductoryorAP U.S.college tobetheequivalent Historyisdesigned Prerequisite: World Geography, APHumanGeography, World History, orAPWorld History. StatesHistory AP United High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 89 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions AP Macroeconomics Prerequisite: World Geography or AP Human Geography and/or World History or AP World History, and U.S. History or AP US History

The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics.

AP Microeconomics Prerequisite: World Geography or AP Human Geography and/or World History or AP World History, and U.S. History or AP US History

AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

AP Psychology Prerequisite: World Geography or World History (Both are recommended); U.S. History may be taken concurrently. Recommended to take in conjunction with Social Studies Advanced Studies: Psychology

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

Foreign Service and Diplomacy Prerequisite: Principles of Government, Political Science I, and Political Science II

This course examines the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Foreign Service and Diplomacy. Students will investigate the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in foreign service. The course includes law, history, media communication, and international relations associated with the diplomatic environment

High School Course Selection 90 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 91 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions High School Course Selection 92 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Government. Historyand inAmerican (7) Citizenship Skills andEnvironmental Awareness; and Fitness andFirst Aid;(6)Geography, Map Foundations for Success; (4) (2) inAction; units ofinstruction:(1)Citizenship The JROTC curriculumconsistsofseven centered learning. experientialperformance-based, andstudent- and methodologiestoachieve meaningful, range ofemerging andtraditional technologies The classroom curriculumistaughtusingawide the student,school,community, andnation. providing rewarding opportunitiesthatbenefit proven stimulusfor promoting graduation while teamwork, andself-discipline. JROTC isa of accomplishment,whileinspiringself-esteem, community, personal responsibility, andasense ofcitizenship,value leadership, servicetothe highschoolstudentsthe toteach designed tobebetterpeople citizens.” Army JROTC is The goalofArmy JROTC young motivate is“to andTechnicalthe Lewis Career HighSchool. School andtocross-enrolled studentsfrom The Army JROTC Rayburn High Sam isoffered at students regardless ofgrade level orsemester.) Army JROTC I-IV(SRHS)(1/yr. toall Open AIR FORCE JROTC – JROTC (MilitaryScience) Leadership Theory and Application; Leadership andApplication; Theory Air Force Officer JuniorReserve Training Corps Wellness; (5) (3) (3)

college) beyond highschool asafirst priority. JROTCs (i.e., promote highercivilianeducation activities.Rather,participating inrecruiting Department ofDefense prohibits JROTCs from or serve inany militaryservice. Infact,the whatsoever result inanobligationtojoin inhighschoolJROTCParticipation doesnot with schooldistrictstandards. day Grooming aweek. standards are consistent theArmyrequired towear JROTC uniform one are Cadets etc. are tocadets. provided free camps, books, fieldtrips,summer equipment, of grade level. AllArmy JROTC clothing, Enrollment isopentoallstudentsregardless (inAugust). FISH Camp (inJune)summer camps aswellafreshman Army JROTC conductstwo, rigorous, week-long traininglevel. Summer isalsoanoptionsince thatcompeteonanational female categories land navigation, allofwhich includemaleand guard, fitness, raider, leadership and academic, for exhibition, drill,color andunarmed armed school program practices consistingofteam Army JROTC alsooffers acomprehensive after- High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 93 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions JROTC (Military Science)

ARMY JROTC – Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Army JROTC I-IV (SRHS) (1/yr. Open to all Army JROTC also offers a comprehensive after- students regardless of grade level or semester.) school program consisting of team practices for exhibition, armed and unarmed drill, color The Army JROTC is offered at Sam Rayburn High guard, fitness, raider, academic, leadership School and to cross-enrolled students from and land navigation, all of which include the Lewis Career and Technical High School. male and female categories that compete The goal of Army JROTC is “to motivate young on a national level. Summer training is also people to be better citizens.” Army JROTC is an option since Army JROTC conducts two, designed to teach high school students the rigorous, week-long summer camps (in June) as value of citizenship, leadership, service to well as a freshman FISH Camp (in August). the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while inspiring self- Enrollment is open to all students regardless esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. JROTC of grade level. All Army JROTC clothing, is a proven stimulus for promoting graduation equipment, field trips, summer camps, books, while providing rewarding opportunities that etc. are provided free to cadets. Cadets are benefit the student, school, community, and required to wear the Army JROTC uniform nation. The classroom curriculum is taught one day a week. Grooming standards are using a wide range of emerging and traditional consistent with school district standards. technologies and methodologies to achieve meaningful, performance-based, experiential Participation in high school JROTC does not and student-centered learning. whatsoever result in an obligation to join or serve in any military service. In fact, the The JROTC curriculum consists of seven Department of Defense prohibits JROTCs from units of instruction: (1) Citizenship in Action; participating in recruiting activities. Rather, (2) Leadership Theory and Application; (3) JROTCs promote higher civilian education (i.e., Foundations for Success; (4) Wellness; (5) college) beyond high school as a first priority. Fitness and First Aid; (6) Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness; and (7) Citizenship in American History and Government.

High School Course Selection 94 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena 6. and requirements for national security. and accessories willbeprovided atyour or loss of, any item.The current costofuniforms serviceable, and mustpay for any damageto, and are responsible themclean for keeping accessories ofcharge. free However, you You willbeissued MCJROTC uniforms and respect for authority. strengthen character andhelpsdevelop a more productive citizens.Theleadership skills you life skillsandhow better tobecome and for militaryservice. Rather, weare teaching Corps sponsors us,weare nottraining you StatesMarine corps. AlthoughtheUnited neatness,pride,motivation, andespritde dependability, responsibility, loyalty, self-respect andrespectfor others, courtesy, self-confidence, self-discipline, self-reliance, attributes ofgoodcitizenshipandpatriotism, the cadet goalistodevelop ineach Our society. the need for constituted authority inademocratic 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. oftheMCJROTCThe objectives program are to: completion. persemesterfor successful 1/2 unitofcredit programThis isafullyear andyou willreceive toward credits aselective used graduation. requirements for graduation ormay simplybe may usetoward thecompletionofpathway MCJROTC isoneofseveral disciplinesthatyou IndependentSchoolDistrict. the Pasadena HighSchooland in conjunctionwithPasadena sponsored by Corps StatesMarine theUnited MCJROTC program isaLeadership Education CORPSMARINE Officer – Corps JuniorReserve Marine Training Corps JROTC (MilitaryScience) evelop informed andresponsible citizens. evelop respect for andanunderstanding of ngthen character. evelop leadership skills.

Help formhabitsofself-discipline. Promote anunderstanding ofthe basic elements D D Stre D responsibility. toassumedemonstrated greater capability on acadet’s overall performance andtheir andofficerto theseniorenlisted rank, are based progress inrank. Promotions, those especially todevelop leadership skillsandto for cadets organization, there willalsobeopportunities structured tofunctionmuchlikeamilitary However, sincetheMCJROTC Program is grades reporting period. duringtheacademic receivingpassing will result inthecadet performance withintheprogram Satisfactory Independent SchoolDistrict. athletes aswellserviceclubswithinPasadena leadership development ofhonorstudentsand Corps JROTC Program isacomplementtothe the program. We strongly thattheMarine feel ofleadership within ismaintained high caliber toensure thatthe andathletically academically topstudentswhoexcelcontinues toseek both Corps JROTC HSMarine The Pasadena Program bydirected theJROTC instructors. every Thursday, as occasions andfor special request. You theuniform are requiredtowear High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 95 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions JROTC (Military Science)

NAVY JROTC – Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Navy JROTC is available at South Houston High NJROTC is open to students in grades 9 through School. Pasadena Memorial High School and 12 who are physically qualified to participate in Tegeler Career Center students may attend JROTC the school’s physical education program, maintain at South Houston on a cross-enrollment basis. The acceptable standards of conduct, comply with NJROTC unit at South Houston was established grooming standards, and maintain acceptable in 1970. The 2020-2021 school year marked a standards of academic achievement. Provisions signficant milestone of 50 years of the NJROTC and/or accommodations are often made to allow at program within Pasadena ISD. Students enrolled in risk students and students with disabilities to enroll the JROTC program for four years (Coherent Course in the NJROTC program. Students enrolled in the Sequence) will be eligible to earn the Public Service NJROTC program for their first year will receive a PE Endorsement on their high school diploma. credit toward graduation. Subsequent enrollment will result in an elective credit. NJROTC students do The purpose of the NJROTC program is to instill in not incur any obligation to serve in the United States students in United States secondary educational Armed Forces, however, students who enroll in the institutions the values of citizenship, service to the program at least three consecutive years are eligible United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of to enlist in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Air accomplishment. Force at a higher pay grade due to their high school experience in the NJROTC program. The program consists of 180 contact hours in a school year that includes Naval Science, Leadership College Scholarships such as the NJROTC Preparatory Education, and Health and Wellness. The NJROTC Program (NPP) were recently formed to expand program is a four year program; however, students NROTC opportunities to produce a more capable may join at any time during their high school years. and representative Naval Officer Corps by partnering Classes are organized by the student’s year in Naval with educational institutions to enhance underserved Science. The NJROTC unit is organized to reflect the or disadvantaged scholarship applicants. Join JROTC organization of most naval commands. Students in today: Learn to Lead, Choose to Succeed! the program have opportunities to be placed into leadership positions and develop real leadership skills.

The course of instruction includes: leadership skills, career planning, citizenship development, naval ships, naval aviation, wellness and fitness, geography and survival skills, naval history, maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, sea power and national security, military law, naval weapons and aircraft, and global cultural awareness.

Navy JROTC also offers a comprehensive afterschool program consisting of team practices for exhibition, armed and unarmed drill, marksmanship, color guard, fitness, academic, leadership and land navigation. Summer training is also available at Sam Houston State University for underclassmen (Basic Leadership Training) and for upperclassmen (Leadership Academy). Each camp us about one week long. The unit also offers new cadets an Introductory Camp for three days before school starts in August.

High School Course Selection 96 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena *Indicates certifications resulting in CTE graduation stole. resulting in *Indicates certifications andTechnical ISDCareer the Pasadena officeat713-740-0802. Education The chartbelowavailablethroughCTEcourses ISD. Pasadena identifiesthecertifications in Formore information contact programs.components ofCTE whenpossible. are important to anindustrycertification Industrycertifications industrystandardsthat meets andleads andTechnical ISDCareer Pasadena departmentstrives tooffer studentsskilldevelopment and Education experience Industry Certification andTechnicalCareer (CTE) Education Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Business, Marketing &Finance Business, Marketing Transportation, & Distribution Human Services/Education & & Human Services/Education Architecture &Construction Agriculture, Food &Natural Information Technology Arts, A/VTechnology & Hospitality &Tourism Career Pathway Career Communications Manufacturing Health Science Health Resources Logistics Security Training STEM Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office (MOS) – PowerPoint * AdobeAssociate Certified (ACA)Photoshop * – National RestaurantNational Association(NRA)–ProStart I* Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) AdobeAssociate Certified (ACA) –Illustrator * Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office (MOS) – Access * Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office (MOS) – Word * Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office (MOS) – Excel* ASE – Auto Maintenance & Light Repair &Light * ASE Maintenance –Auto ASE Transmission/Transaxle –Automatic Certified Assistant,Veterinary Level 1* Certified Pharmacy Certified Technician * (CPht) Certified Medical Assistant Certified Medical (C.M.A.) * Dental Assistant, Registered (RDA) * AWS Welding –American Society* AWS Welding –American Society* Autodesk InventorAutodesk CertifiedUser* Cosmetology, Operator * License ASE – Manual Drive TrainASE Drive –Manual &Axles ForkliftOperator * Certification Forklift Operator Certification ASE &Steering –Suspension NCCER Level 2* –Electrical, NCCER Level 1* –Electrical, NCCER –Welding, Level 2* NCCER –Welding, Level 1* County Jailer Certification * County JailerCertification Beef Quality Assurance Quality Beef Texas Boaters Safety ASE –EngineRepair Advanced Angler Advanced Angler Education NCCER –Core * CompTIA A+* ASE –Brakes OSHA 10 CPR CPR Certification Monitoring theAdministration ofNitrous Oxidefor Microsoft Office Specialist(MOS)–WordMicrosoft Office Expert * Microsoft Office Specialist(MOS)–ExcelMicrosoft Office Expert* Emergency Telecommunications * Certification ASE –Non-structural Repair Analysis &Damage NCCER Level 2* Fundamentals, –Carpentry NCCER Level 1* Fundamentals, -Carpentry AdobeAssociate(ACA) Certified –Premiere ASE – Mechanical & Electrical Components &Electrical ASE –Mechanical I-CAR –Non-structuralI-CAR Technician, Level 1* ASE –Structural Repair Analysis &Damage I-CAR –RefinishingI-CAR Level 1* Technician, Emergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical (EMT) * Sterile Processing Technician Aseptic Floral* Level 1 DesignCertification, ASE – Electrical/Electronic SystemsASE –Electrical/Electronic NCCER –Instrumentation,Level 1* ASE &AirConditioning –Heating Educational Aide I Certificate * AideICertificate Educational Electrocardiography (ECG) * ASE &Refinishing –Painting High School Course Selection ASE –EnginePerformance ServSafe Food Handler ServSafe CompTIA Network+* Texas Boaters Safety ServSafe Manager * Manager ServSafe Dental Assistants NCCER –Core * NCCER –Core * NASP Archery Professional * MTA * Python Hunter Safety OSHA 10 OSHA 10 OSHA 10 CPR & Registration Guide 97 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Career and Technical Education (CTE) Prerequisites

Grade Course Credit Prerequisite Level

Accounting ll 1 11,12 Accounting l

Biology and Chemistry or IPC, Algebra I and Advanced Animal Science 1 11, 12 Geometry, and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production

Advertising 1/2 9, 10, 11, 12 Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Anatomy and Physiology 1 10, 11, 12 Biology and a second science credit

Audio/Video Production ll Lab 1 10, 11, 12 Audio/Video Production l

Business Information Management ll 1 10, 11, 12 Business Information Management l

Career Preparation II 2 12 Career Preparation I

Construction Technology ll 2 11, 12 Construction Technology l

Electrical Technology ll 2 11, 12 Electrical Technology l

Engineer Design & Presentation 1 10, 11, 12 Algebra I

Engineer Design & Problem Solving 1 10, 11, 12 Algebra and Geometry

Entrepreneurship 1 10, 11, 12 Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Principles of Health Science, Health Science Extended Practicum in Health Science 1 11, 12 Theory, and Biology

Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Fashion Design 1 10, 11, 12 Communications

Fashion Design ll Lab 1 11, 12 Fashion Design l

Graphic Design and Illustration ll Lab 1 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design and Illustration l

Health Science Clinical 1 10, 11, 12 Biology and Principles of Health Science

Health Science Theory 1 10, 11, 12 Principles of Health Science and Biology

Interior Design l 1 10,11,12 Algebra l and English l

High School Course Selection 98 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Prerequisites Continued andTechnicalCareer (CTE) Education Practicum Production inAudio/Video Practicum inInformation Technology Practicum andTraining inEducation Practicum inGraphic Designand Practicum Design inFashion Practicum inInteriorDesign Practicum Science inHealth Small EngineTechnology ll Practicum inCulinaryArts Practicum inConstruction Social Media Marketing Marketing Social Media Practicum inMarketing Vet Applications Med Sports Marketing II Sports Marketing Practicum inSTEM Sports Marketing Sports Marketing Interior Designll Management Management Illustration Course Credit 1/2 1/2 1/2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 9, 10, 11,12 10, 11,12 10,1 1,12 Grade Level 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 11, 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 Principles of Business, Marketing, andFinanceor Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, andFinanceor Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, Graphic DesignandIllustration llandIllustration Principles of Business, Marketing, andFinance Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, andFinance Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, Equine or Science, SmallAnimalManagement A minimum of two information technology (IT) A minimumoftwoinformation technology Audio/Video Production ll and Audio/Video Production llandAudio/Video Audio/Video Principles of Health Science, Science Principles ofHealth Health Fashion Design ll and Fashion Design ll Lab DesignllLab DesignllandFashion Fashion English ll,Geometry, andInteriorDesignl Construction Management ll Construction Management Small EngineTechnology Algebra andGeometry Instructional Practices any marketingcourse any marketingcourse Livestock ProductionLivestock Theory, andBiology Sports Marketing I Sports Marketing Production ll Lab Production llLab Interior Designll Prerequisite High School Course Selection Culinary Arts courses ll Lab ll Lab & Registration Guide 99 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

This introductory course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities in agriculture specifically related in leadership, plant science, animal industry, food technology and agriculture mechanics. FFA Membership recommended. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Ag Business

This course is designed to primarily focus on leadership, communication, employer- employee relations, and problem solving as they relate to agribusiness. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5 | School: CTHS Only

Outdoor Wildlife

This is the 2nd year course offered by the Outdoor Education Program. These students will have opportunities to go camping, participate in the National Archery in the Schools Program, and attend a Houston Safari Club field trip. They must be certified in both hunter’s education and boater’s education certifications before they can participate in some of the activities. They are taught leave no trace principles, orienteering, advanced angler education, outdoor games, kayaking, and biking. Grades: 10th | Credits: 1

Livestock Production

Students will gain technical knowledge and skills to prepare for careers in the field of animal science and livestock management. Students will explore nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of livestock and poultry. This course will study such topics as: common livestock and poultry breeds; internal and external anatomies; evaluation of livestock; feeds and feeding techniques; breeding advancements; and management skills. FFA membership recommended. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection 100 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Agriculture, Food &Natural Resources Grades: 11 ofsettings.a variety FFA membership recommended. have attained skillsthatisenablethemtoapply, andtransfer knowledge in veterinary medical relates tobothlarge andsmallanimals. Uponsuccessful completion ofthiscourse students science. Studentswillattain skillsandknowledge usable asit relatedtoveterinary medicine Prepares inthebroad studentsfor careers fieldofanimalscience focusing on veterinary Prerequisites: Applications Veterinary Medical Grades: 11 FFA needs. ecological membership recommended. fish,andtheirhabitatsaswell management ofgameandnon-gamewildlife species, to theenvironment andtheAgricultural industry. and theidentification Studentswilllearn resources industries.Thiscourse explores management theimportanceofwildlife andrecreation This course serves aspreparation orstudiesinthewildlife, ecology, for acareer andnatural Wildlife, Fisheries,andEcology Management Grades: 10 recommended. tosmallmammals,amphibians,reptiles,FFAlimited avian, dogsandcats. membership smallanimalswhichmay inthecourse beincluded Suggested ofstudyinclude, butare not topics associated opportunities. withanimalrights/welfare, managementandcareer develop knowledge andskillspertainingtoanimalownership, industryhazards, current expectations through courage, collaboration, andself-direction.Studentswill innovation opportunities,entryrequirements, andindustryprovide studentstheskillsregarding career This course toprepare isdesigned studentsinthefieldofsmallanimalmanagement.Itwill Small AnimalManagement Grades: 10 pathway. Thiscourse thefinearts alsosatisfies graduationrequirement.) membership (Thiscourse recommended. only. isoffered asanELECTIVE CTE Itisnotpartofa floral designaswelldevelop an understanding ofthemanagementfloral enterprises. FFA develop students’abilitytoidentifyanddemonstrate relatedto theprinciplesandtechniques opportunities,entryrequirements, andindustryexpectations. Thiscourse career to isdesigned knowledge andskills relatedtohorticultural toprovidedesigned studentstechnical systems, This course prepares infloral studentsfor careers artanddesign.Itisalaboratory-oriented course Floral Design th th th th |Credits: 1 |Credits: 0.5 | Credits: 1 | Credits: 1 Equine Science, SmallAnimalManagement orLivestock Production

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High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 101 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural Facilities & Design

This course is designed to develop an understanding of mechanized agriculture and technical systems. Students attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural facilities design and fabrication. Students explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies

This course is an introduction class to Agricultural Facilities Design & Metal Technology. The students will be prepared for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems. This course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working through courage, collaboration, innovation and self-direction. FFA membership recommended. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

Equine Science

This class will be an in-depth class all about horses and the horse industry. It develops knowledge and skills pertaining to breed identification and selection, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and reproductive management, training principles, grooming, health disease, parasite control and sanitation practices. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5

Outdoor Range

These 3rd year students will demonstrate advanced angler skills. Their focus will be to help others to be successful in all aspects of fishing. They will demonstrate camping skills and participate in all camping workshops. They will experience bow hunting and bow fishing techniques, will be expected to maintain all archery equipment, and will compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection 102 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Agriculture, Food &Natural Resources Grades: 12 skills. Thesestudentswillbeeligiblefor allfieldtrips. leave notrace principles,andwilldemonstrate cooking,fire buildingand angler camping, projects suchasbuildingwoodduckhousesandfishingline tubes.Theywillteach recycle outdoor wildlife andoutdoorrange. Studentsare expected toparticipateinlong-term senior-level classThis 4thyear involves outdoors: ofthegreat allaspects outdooreducation, PracticumOutdoor Grades: 12 Agriculture, Food andNatural Resource field.FFA membership is recommended. byprevious learning participatinginapaid/unpaidinternshiporlab setting intheir chosen The practicum course togive studentsanopportunitytoenhancetheir isdesigned Practicum inAgriculture, Food, andNatural Resources Grades: 11 presentations readiness. whichwillhelpthestudentswiththeircollege research inthefieldofanimalagriculture. Thiscourse willalso require writing, and research, rations,formulating feed livestock handling,harvesting andmarketingoflivestock, and covering suchtopicsasanimalreproduction, genetics,anatomy andphysiology, nutrition, This course tobuildonknowledge isdesigned inprioranimalagriculture gained classes Management orLivestock orEquine Science Production Prerequisites: AnimalScience Advanced th th th |Credits: 2 | Credits: 2 | Credits: 1 Biology andChemistry orIPC,Algebra IandGeometry, andSmallAnimal

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High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 103 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Architecture & Construction Principles of Construction

Principles of Construction is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Principles of Architecture

Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Students will focus on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining structures. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Basic Architecture

Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Students will focus on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining structures. Grades: 9-10th | Credits: 1

Interior Design I Prerequisites: Algebra I and English I

Students develop skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings. Through project based assignments students apply the elements and principles of design to enhance their work and living environments. Grades: 10th | Credits: 1 Interior Design II Prerequisites: English II, Geometry, and Interior Design I.

REQUIRES successful completion of English II, Geometry, and Interior Design I. Students develop advanced knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments, construction, and furnishings. Through project-based assignments, students apply the elements and principles of design to enhance their work and living environments. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2

High School Course Selection 104 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Architecture &Construction Grades: 12 managementandservices. constructionorequipment housing, furnishings,andequipment design. Inaddition,studentswillbeexpected todevelop knowledge andskillsrelated to career goalsininterior job shadowing, compatiblewithidentified orworksituationsinareas REQUIRES successful completionofInteriorDesignII. Thiscourse offers laboratory training, Prerequisites: Practicum inInteriorDesign Grades: 11 andtoolsrelatedtothemanagementofarchitecturaltechniques projects. andengineering drafting,Management Iincludestheknowledge ofdesign orengineering. Construction build afoundation toward inarchitecture, degree apostsecondary constructionscience, workforce asapprenticeorbuildingmaintenancesupervisors’ carpenters assistants orto toenterthe I,studentswillgainknowledge andskillsneeded In Construction Management I Construction Management Grades: 10 lightinginstallation. servicesandelectric installation ofelectrical alternatingcurrent equipment, anddirect current motors, conductorinstallation, electrical Students acquire knowledge andskillsinsafety, theory, electrical tools,codes,installationof TechnologyElectrical I Grades: 11 related tothemanagementofarchitectural projects. andengineering maintenance supervisors. Course includestheknowledge andtools ofthedesign, techniques, toentertheworkforce orbuilding Students gainknowledge ascarpenters andskillsneeded Construction Technology I th th th th |Credits: 1 | Credits: 2 | School: CTHS Only | Credits: CTHS 2|School: | Credits: 1 | Credits: 2 Interior II Design

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 105 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Architecture & Construction Construction Technology II Prerequisites: Construction Technology I

Requires successful completion of Construction Technology I Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters, building maintenance technicians, or supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will build on the knowledge base from Construction Technology I and are introduced to exterior and interior finish out skills. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2 Construction Management II Prerequisites: Construction Technology I

Requires successful completion of Construction Management I Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors’ assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management II includes knowledge of the design, techniques, and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects. Grades: 12th | Credits: 3 | School: CTHS Only

Electrical Technology II Prerequisites: Electrical Technology I

Requires successful completion of Electrical Technology I Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as an electrician, a building maintenance technician, or a supervisor; prepare for a postsecondary degree in a specified field of construction or construction management; or pursue an approved apprenticeship program. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, electrical theory, tools, codes, installation of electrical equipment, alternating current and direct current motors, conductor installation, installation of electrical services, and electric lighting installation. Grades: 12th | Credits: 3 | School: CTHS Only

Practicum in Construction Management Prerequisites: Construction Management II

This course provides classroom instruction or on-the-job training experiences related to designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Students will have an opportunity to design and construct a marketable project that adheres to specific codes, laws, standards, and budgetary guidelines. Grades: 12th | Credits: 3 | School: CTHS Only

High School Course Selection 106 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Arts, Audio/Video TechnologyArts, Audio/Video &Communications Grades: 10 understandingadvanced oftheindustrywithafocus on masteryofcontentknowledge andskills. workflow andclientinteraction.for practical application, Studentswillbe todevelop an expected This course isacontinuationofGraphic DesignandIllustration ondesigning withemphasisplaced Graphic DesignandIllustration I Grades: 12 Technology field. &Communication by learning participating inapaidorunpaidinternshiptheirchosenArts,Audio/Video The practicum course to give studentsanopportunitytoenhancetheirprevious isdesigned Prerequisites: Practicum Technology inAudio/Video Grades: 11 length script. competitions andportfolio recognition.Shootyour own movie. Tell your own story;writeafeature- serious moneymakinghobby. Studentswrite, andproduce productions edit for Film/Video for apart. Thisclass isfor studentsinterestedinFilm,television,orYouTube orasa asacareer Action! Camera! Lights! Take Production skillstothenext your Audio/Video level andsetyourself Prerequisites: Production II Audio/Video Advanced Grades: 10 activities. This course focuses onpre-production, production, andpost-production audioandvideo Production I Audio/Video Grades: 10 situations, group interactions, andpersonal andprofessional presentations. for professional skillsneeded andsocialsuccess ininterpersonal communication and evaluate Students enrolledinProfessional willbeexpected toidentify, Communications analyze, develop, Professional Communications Grades: 9 background incomputers andproficiency inoral andwritten communication. This course Technology. focuses onthe basicsofAudio/Video astrong Studentsneed Technology,Principles ofArts,Audio/Video &Communications th th th th th th | Credits: 1 –12 –11 | Credits: 2or3 | Credits: 2 | Credits: 1 Audio/Video Production II,Audio/Video Production IILab Audio/Video Production I th th | Credits: .5 | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 107 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Graphic Design and Illustration II Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration I

This course is a continuation of Graphic Design and Illustration with emphasis placed on designing for practical application, workflow and client interaction. Students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills. Grades: 11th – 12th | Credits: 1 or 2

Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration II, Graphic Design and Illustration Lab II

The practicum course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their previous learning by participating in a paid or unpaid internship in their chosen Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication field. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2 or 3 Fashion Design Prerequisites: Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

This laboratory course spans all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills through hands on project based assignments and develop garment construction skills. Grades: 10th | Credits: 1

Fashion Design II Prerequisites: Fashion Design I

This laboratory course is a continuation of Fashion Design I with emphasis placed on designing fashion items for clients. Students will be expected to develop and advanced understanding of the fashion design industry. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

Practicum in Fashion Design Prerequisites: Fashion Design II, Fashion Design II Lab

The practicum course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their previous learning by participating in a paid/unpaid internship or lab in their chosen Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication field. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection 108 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Arts, Audio/Video TechnologyArts, Audio/Video &Communications Grades: 11 only.offered asanELECTIVE CTE pathway.) Itisnotpartofa theirskillswithphotographywill perfect schoolportfolio. astheydevelop aprinted (Thiscourse is inCommercialThis course Photography. ofskillslearned isacontinuation andperfection Students CommercialAdvanced Photography Grades: 10 pathway.)part ofaCTE photography asitrelatesproducts. toprinted (Thiscourse only. isoffered asanELECTIVE Itisnot This course provides Photography. anintroduction toDigital Studentswillmastertheartof Commercial Photography th th –12 | Credits: 1 th | Credits: 2 High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 109 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Business, Management & Administration Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

This course introduces basic business procedures; develops the foundation for participating in today’s business world; student creates an individual career plan while developing knowledge and skills in the areas of marketing and money management. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Business Information Management I

This course prepares students with technology skills required by today’s workforce. Students gain personal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace. Grades: 10th – 11th | Credits: 1

Money Matters

Students will gain knowledge and skills in setting personal goals regarding budgets, use of credit and long-term investment options. Grades: 10th | Credits: 1

Accounting I

Students are introduced to accounting concepts, principles and procedures. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

Accounting II Prerequisites: Accounting I

Students continue their interest in accounting, including how it is impacted by outside factors such as economic, international and social factors. Grades: 12th | Credits: 1 Business Information Management II Prerequisites: Business Information Management I

Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using multimedia software. Students will be creating electronic portfolio to include resumes and other job preparation materials. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection 110 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Business, Management &AdministrationBusiness, Management Grades: 11 must provide own transportation andacopy card. ofyour Social Security Monday through Friday. Classroom instruction coordinates withon-the-jobexperience. Students This course provides studentswithactualworkexperience inanofficejob,working1-5 typically p.m. Practicum inBusiness Management Grades: 10 opportunities. fashion marketingcareer a workingknowledge ofpromotion, textiles, visualmerchandising, mathematics,sellingand Students willexplore ofthefashionindustry. areas various Studentsinfashionmarketinggain Marketing Fashion Grades: 10 schoolstore willbeamajorcomponentoftheclass. campus preparing abusiness plan,developing amarketingplanandthepotentialfor profit. The course isfor you… Studentswillfocus ontheprocess ofanalyzing abusiness opportunity, toownStudents… Have you ever wanted your own business? Beyour own boss? Thenthis Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship Grades: 11 consumer, employee orentrepreneur. ofbusiness aspects an informed tobecome foundation inthefinancial,international,andethical skillstoaddress internationalbusinessStudents applytechnical practices. Studentdevelops the Global Business Grades: 11 Students analyze thesocialresponsibility ofbusinesses regarding issues environment. inthelegal Business Law th th th th th or12 |Credits: 1 |Credits: 1 |Credits: 0.5 | Credits: 0.5 Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, andFinance th | Credits: 2-3

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 111 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Marketing Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

This course introduces basic business procedures; develops the foundation for participating in today’s business world; student creates an individual career plan while developing knowledge and skills in the areas of marketing and money management. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1 Sports and Entertainment Marketing I Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance or any marketing course

Students will explore the marketing concepts that apply to sports, sporting events and entertainment. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5 Social Media Marketing Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance or any marketing course

The increased use and value of using social media to market businesses will be the focus of this course. Students will investigate how these tools are used and measure their success as they study available social media tools and business use. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5 Sports and Entertainment Marketing II Prerequisites: Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

This course is an advanced course designed to build upon students’ prior knowledge of sports and entertainment marketing. Students will investigate the components of branding, sponsorships and endorsements, as well as promotion plans needed for sports and entertainment events. Grades: 11th | Credits: 0.5 Advertising Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of advertising. Students will gain knowledge of techniques used in current advertising, including print, broadcast, and digital media. Grades: 11th | Credits: 0.5 Practicum in Marketing Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

This course provides classroom instruction and on the job training in local retail or service related businesses. Students will examine the risks and challenges marketers face to maintain their competitive edge. DECA, a student organization, is available to all students. Student must be 16 years old, provide a copy of social security card, and provide own transportation. Grades: 11th -12th | Credits: 3

High School Course Selection 112 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Human Services/Education &TrainingHuman Services/Education Grades: 11 75 hours toqualifyfor credit toCosmetology II.Fee toadvance isrequired. part oftheTexas andRegulation. Departmentof Licensing Allstudentsmustpass required moduleswitha This course provides laband classroom instructionfor jobtraining Thiscourse incosmetologycareers. is Cosmetology I Grades: 10 cutting. Fee isrequired. and conductpersonal hygiene. andprinciplesofhair Includes basicsterilization,sanitation This course introduces studentstothebasicmanipulative skillsinmanicuring,professional image Introduction ofCosmetology DesignandColor Theory Grades: 9 texture, structure andillusionordepthastheyrelate totheartofcosmetology. will attain knowledge cosmetologydesignelementssuchasform, lines, andskillsregarding various field.Students and skillsexpectations anddevelopment ofworkplaceskillswithinthecosmetologycareer This course introducesopportunities,licenserequirements, studentstotheanalysisknowledge ofcareer Principles ofCosmetology Grades: 11 organizations. partnering withlocal will alsoexploreoptionsavailable thatfocus onfamilyandcommunityservicesthrough strategic career This course allows activities.They studentstodevelop andimplementcommunityservice-learning &Community Services Family Grades: 10 through school-agechildren. This course addresses knowledge andskillsrelated tochildgrowth anddevelopment fromprenatal Child Development Grades: 9 community, andpersonalservices. care personalincluding counselingandmentalhealth, finance,childhooddevelopment, familyand early This course cluster, willenablestudentstoinvestigate inthehumanservicescareer careers Principles ofHumanServices th th th th th th | Credits: 1 | School: CTHS Only |Credits: CTHS 1|School: |Credits: 1 | Credits: 3 | School: CTHS Only |Credits: CTHS 3|School: Only |Credits: CTHS 1|School: |Credits: 1 |Credits: 1

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 113 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Human Services/Education & Training Cosmetology II Prerequisite: Cosmetology I

This course provides advanced training for employment in cosmetology careers. This course is part of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. All students must complete required modules to receive credit hours. You must pass written with a 70 or better in order to be given authority to take the practical exam for licensure. Fee is required for both written and practical. Grades: 12th | Credits: 3 | School: CTHS Only Practicum of Human Services

The practicum course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their previous learning by participating in a paid or unpaid internship in their chosen Human Service field. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2-3

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Students will apply knowledge and skills to establish goals for lifetime wellness and physical fitness. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5

High School Course Selection 114 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Health Science Health Grades: 12 (HOSA) studentorganization isavailableAmerica tostudents. OccupationsStudentsofinternships orlabsetting Sciencefield.Health intheirchosen Health bystudents anopportunity toenhancetheirprevious learning participatinginapaid/unpaid Thepracticum careers. of health courseskills relatedtoawidevariety togive isdesigned This course toprovide isdesigned hands-onexperiences todevelop knowledge and Prerequisites: Principles ofHealth Science, Health Theory, Science andBiology Practicum Science inHealth Grades: 11 backgroundanddrugscreening.criminal check organization isavailable tostudents.Studentsmustbe16years old.Studentsmustalsopass a (HOSA) studentprepare OccupationsStudentsofAmerica themfor hospitalrotation. Health expands students’exposure to sciencescurricula,andincludesself-studydesigned tohealth Rotation base, offers aswellpractical anin-depthacademic field. exposures tothehealth It Course careers. Rotations. ofhealth may Clinical related toawidevariety betaughtasClinical This course toprovide isdesigned hands-onexperiences todevelop knowledge andskills ScienceClinical Health Grades: 11 sciencearea. practices opportunitiesinthehealth andcareer Inadditiontothis,thelabenvironmenthealth diagnostics, certification. willoffer medical training on This course offers studentsanopportunityto CERT receive (Community Emergency Response Team) ScienceTheory Health Grades: 10 (HOSA) studentorganization isavailableOccupations StudentsofAmerica tostudents. responsibilities, basicanatomy andphysiology, safety, clientcare, first aide, andCPR.Health knowledge, ethical care skillsineffective communications, todevelop health Designed Science Introduction toHealth Grades: 9 termswillbeintroducedtostudents. medical procedures, human anatomy andphysiology,medical andpathophysiology. Thestructure of This course appropriate allows to vocabulary studentstoachieve comprehension ofmedical TerminologyPrinciples ofMedical th th th th th | Credits: 1 | Credits: 2or3 | Credits: 2or3 | Credits: 1 | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 115 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Hospitality and Tourism Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Students have the opportunity to research areas of the hospitality and tourism industry such as resorts, restaurants and recreation services. This field is the nation’s largest employment base in the private sector. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Students will apply knowledge and skills to establish goals for lifetime wellness and physical fitness. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5

Intro to Culinary Arts

This course will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. Grades: 10th | Credits: 0.5

Culinary Arts

This course begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking. It includes management, production skills and techniques. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2

Practicum in Culinary Arts Prerequisite: Culinary Arts

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2-3

High School Course Selection 116 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Information Technology Grades: 12 systems. Thecourse willprepare themfor successexam ontheindustrycertification production, maintenanceandimplementationofnetworking andmaintenanceofcomputer Students willhave design, opportunitytofurtherdevelop theirskillsintheapplication, Prerequisite: Aminimumoftwo Information Technology Courses (IT) Practicum inInformation Technology Grades: 9–12 and assess current andemerging intoday’s technologies businesses. projects thataddress multimedia Willanalyze Students willdesignandcreate customerneeds. andInteractiveDigital (DIM) Media Grades: 11 Studentswillbe responsible for thetest fee.students totaketheN+Certification. transfer knowledgeofsettings andskillstoavariety problems. Course willprepare Studentswillhavedata networkingtechnologies. opportunitiestoreinforce, applyand and Students develop knowledge oftheconceptsandskillsrelatedtotelecommunications Networking Grades: 10 asacomputer Studentswillbe repair technician. responsible for thetest fee. A+ Certification Coursecomputer repair careers. andmaintenancetechnology willprepare studentstotakethe This course provides training jobspecific entry-level employmentfor industrycertified in Computer Maintenance Grades: 9 we live intoday. onapplication. Studentswilldevelop projectsbased package forthe tousetheMicrosoftOfficesoftware Students willlearn rapidly evolving world Students willdevelop computerskillstouseinemerging intoday’s technologies workplace. Principles ofInformation Technology th th th th | Credits: 1 | Credits: 2 | Credits: 1 | Credits: CTHS 2|School: th | Credits: 1

High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 117 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

This course will enable students to investigate careers in the law and public safety career cluster, including the history, organization of law enforcement, as well as an overview of the criminal justice system. Grades: 9th | Credits: 1

Court Systems and Practices

This course is an overview of the federal and state court systems. Identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types of rule of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation. Grades: 10th | Credits: 1

Law Enforcement I

This course is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the US legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2 Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

This practicum course is a paid or unpaid internship experience for students. This course is designed to give students supervised practical application in the field of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2

High School Course Selection 118 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Manufacturing Grades: 12 by field. learning participating inapaidorunpaidinternshiptheirchosenManufacturing The practicum course togive studentsanopportunity toenhancetheirprevious isdesigned Practicum inManufacturing Grades: 11 ONLY. ItisNOT pathway.) partofa CTE development. (Thiscourseto applythempersonal isoffered asanELECTIVE andcareer will develop knowledge oftheconceptsandskillsrelatedtodiversified metalmanufacturing in machining,italsoprovides foundation for any areal-world discipline. engineering Students employment inprecisionmachining.While thecourse toprovide isdesigned necessary skills Manufacturing willprovide theknowledge,Diversified for skills,andtechnologies required I Manufacturing Diversified Grades: 11 metal arc, andgastungstenarc processes, thentheweldistested. oxy-fuel torches, prepared withgrinders, withoxyacetylene. welded metalarc, Shielded gas weldingconceptsandskills.Metaliscutwithplasmaarc and Students willdevelop advanced Welding I Grades: 10 blueprint reading. includes NCCER Core curriculumofsafety, handandpower tools,math,material handlingand This course offers jobspecific training forentry-level employment careers. Instruction inwelding Intro toWelding Grades: 9 manufacturing. of products, services,andsystems andhow thoseknowledge andskillsare to applied design,production, andassessmentStudents gainknowledge andskillsintheapplication, Principles ofManufacturing th th th th th | Credits: 1 –12 | Credits: 3 | Credits: 2 | Credits: 1 th | Credits: 1

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High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 119 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Career Preparation Career Preparation I

This course is a work based program providing occupationally related classroom instruction and on-the-job training experiences which prepare students for employment in various occupations. Some jobs include: auto mechanics, cooks, grocery store clerks, welders. Student must be 16 years old and provide own transportation and a copy of their social security card. Grades: 11th – 12th | Credits: 3

Career Preparation II Prerequisite: Career Preparation I

This course is a work based program providing occupationally related classroom instruction and on- the-job training experiences which prepare students for employment in various occupations. Some jobs include: auto mechanics, cooks, grocery store clerks, welders. Student must be 16 years old and provide own transportation and a copy of their social security card. Grades: 11th – 12th | Credits: 3

High School Course Selection 120 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Science, Technology, &Mathematics Engineering, Grades: 9|Credits: 1 LOTE requirement for graduation. The course istaughtusingCode.org may beused andJavaScript. Thiscourse to satisfy level I Internet; algorithms;digitalinformation, privacy, andsocialimpactsofcomputing. andsecurity; foundations ofmoderncomputing.Topics ofstudyinclude:programming; algorithms;the ComputerPlacement SciencePrinciplesExam.Studentswillfurthertheirskillsinthe range offoundational topics andprepare thestudentfor theCollege Board Advanced computersciencecourse.This course toan entry-level college is equivalent Itcovers abroad AP Computer SciencePrinciples Grades: 11 bylearning participatinginapaidorunpaidinternshiptheir chosenSTEM field. The practicum course togive studentsanopportunitytoenhancetheirprevious isdesigned Prerequisite: Algebra IandGeometry Practicum ofSTEM Grades: 11 ofthedesignprocess. thoughtandapplication engineering fields.Thiscourse furtherdevelops theprocess andtechnical ofengineering of in avariety This course willprovide studentstheopportunitytomastercomputersoftware applications Prerequisite: Algebra IandGeometry DesignandPresentationEngineering II Grades: 10 members oftheprofessional community. document theirworkusinganengineer’s solutionstopeers and notebook,andcommunicate standard 3Dmodelingsoftware tohelpthemdesignsolutionssolve proposedproblems, standardsprojects, studentsapplyengineering and document theirwork. Students useindustry The majorfocus ofthisclass Through isthedesignprocess hands-on anditsapplication. Prerequisite: Algebra I Design&PresentationEngineering I Grades: 9 tocompleteassignments andprojects. software applications ofcomputerhardwaremathematics andtheirinterrelationships. and Studentswilluseavariety This course isanoverview fieldsofscience, ofthevarious technology, and engineering, Engineering Principles ofApplied th th th th | Credits: 1 -12 –12 | Credits: 1 th th | Credits: 2 | Credits: 2 High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 121 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Honors Computer Science I Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is equivalent to an entry-level college course in the Python programming language. It prepares students for the Microsoft 98-381: Introduction to Programming using Python certification exam and is the first of two courses in preparing students for the College Board Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam. Universal programming concepts studied include: variables, modular programming, data structures, logic control structures, selection, iteration, and object-oriented programming. This course may be used to satisfy level I LOTE requirement for graduation. Grades: 10th | Credits: 2

AP Computer Science

This course is equivalent to an entry-level college computer programming course in Java. It is taught using the Java programming language and prepares the student for the College Board Advanced Placement as well as for the Microsoft 98-388: Introduction to Programming using Java certification exam. Students will continue to develop their emerging skills from Honors Computer Science as well as study writing classes, 2D arrays, inheritance, and recursion. This course may be used to satisfy level I LOTE requirement for graduation. Grades: 11th | Credits: 1

Practicum of Computer Science

This course is equivalent to an entry-level college course in designing and programming computer video games. The student will learn how to design innovative, emotionally engaging game experiences using game design programs such as Construct 2 and Unity. The student will read some of the top writing in game studies, on topics related to both theory and practice. Students will also play games that illustrate various design principles. Students will also create their own games, playtest them, and analyze their work as well as the work of other students. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2

High School Course Selection 122 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Transportation, &Logistics Distribution Grades: 9 inthelogisticsofwarehousing andtransportationregulations used systems willbeinvestigated. economy andthePortand goodsinrelation toourlocal ofHouston.Thehistory, laws and This course isanintroduction totheplanning,managementandmovement ofmaterials andLogistics Principles ofDistribution Grades: 9 and thecommonpractices inmaritimeoperations, used warehousingandtransportation systems. assessment ofproducts, servicesand systems. history, Studentswilllearn laws andregulations, This course design,production provides and knowledge application, andskillsinthesafe Principles ofTransportation Systems Grades: 10 system.each Skillsintheservicingofvehicles willbeoffered inthelaboratory. This course willoffer training onthebasicautomotive systems ofpartsthatmakeup andtheory Basics Automotive Grades: 10 alteration ofvehicles. Includes theknowledge oftheprocess inthereconstructionand andmaterialsused technologies Collision RepairBasic andRefinishing Grades: 10 industry.in thesmallenginetechnology generators andirrigationengines.Thiscourse toprovide isdesigned training for employment components ofalltypessmallenginessuchasoutdoorpower motorcycles, equipment, This course includesknowledge ofthefunctionandmaintenancesystems and Small EngineTechnology I Grades: 10 distribution, andlogisticsindustries. designandproduction asitrelates oftechnology tothetransportation,application, Students willunderstand theskillsittakestohandlematerialanddistributionproper ofTransportationManagement Systems th th th th th th | Credits: 1 | Credits: CTHS 1|School: | Credits: CTHS 1|School: | Credits: 1 | Credits: 1 | Credits: 1 High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 123 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Small Engine Technology II Prerequisite: Small Engine Technology I

This course includes advanced knowledge of the function, diagnosis, and service of the systems and components of all types of small engines such as outdoor power equipment, motorcycles, generators and irrigation engines. This course is designed to provide training for employment in the small engine technology industry. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2 Collision Repair This course includes knowledge of the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction of vehicles. The course is designed to teach the concepts and theory of systems related to automotive collision repair and refinishing. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2 Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair Students will gain knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of a vehicle system. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge to a relevant setting. Students will have the opportunity to be placed in a AYES internship at a local business starting the summer of their senior year. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2 Distribution and Logistics This course focuses on planning, transportation and distribution of materials and supplies by land, air and sea, as it relates to the local industry. Grades: 11th | Credits: 2 Paint and Refinishing Advanced knowledge of the processes, technologies and materials used in the reconstruction and alteration of vehicles. Industry certification offered: I-CAR. Grades: 12th | Credits: 3 Practicum in Transportation Systems Students in this practicum course have an opportunity to secure a paid or unpaid internship in the automotive industry. Those who do not secure an internship will participate in a lab-based practicum where they will focus on advanced skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicles or small engines. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2-3 Practicum in Distribution and Logistics This course focuses on the movement of materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance. Grades: 12th | Credits: 2 | School: CTHS Only

High School Course Selection 124 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Additional Courses Grades: 9 (Premium grade pointsare awarded). prepare hours themfor thisrigorous competition.Many ofafterschoolpreparation willbeaswell.required Interview, may take a course Decathlon to designed Students interested in Academic Essay Quiz. and Super andLiterature,Events includemathematics,Science, SocialStudies,FineArts,Language Economics, Speech, competitionisanextremely challengingextra-curricular decathlon The nationalAcademic opportunity. Prerequisite -Application Topics/DecathlonSpecial Grades: 10 andwriting, as wellwritingessays reading evidence based (Premium grade pointsare awarded). participation andsuccess entrance oncollege exams. Itwillinvolve of intensive instructioninthearea This course studentsfor PSAT/NMSQT toprepare isdesigned advanced andtheSAT student andtoincrease Prerequisite -None Collegiate Scholars English Grades: 9 responsibility. to develop tounderstand ahealthy self-concept,healthy relationships, andlearn theconceptofpersonal Teen Leadership isacourse inwhichstudentsdevelop leadership, professional andbusiness skills.Theylearn Prerequisite -None Teen Leadership Grades: 9 the opportunitytotakesuchclassesinthem. andthesupportnecessarytosucceed program college-preparatory for studentswhoordinarily isdesigned wouldnotbeinrigorous, academic, classes eligibility. AVID targets studentswhohave thedesire toattend andthewillingness college toworkhard. The AVID is a ninth through twelfth grade program college middle for four-year to prepare students in the academic Prerequisite -Application AVID (Advancement viaIndividualDetermination)I,II,III,IV Grades: 11 andwriting,aswellwritingessays reading evidence based (Premium grade pointsare awarded). participation andsuccess entrance oncollege exams. Itwillinvolve of intensive instructioninthearea This course studentsfor PSAT/NMSQT toprepare isdesigned advanced andtheSAT student andtoincrease Prerequisite –Algebra II Collegiate Scholars Math th th th th , 10 , 10 , 10 th , 11 , &12 th th th th , 11 , 11 , 11 , &12 th th th th |Credits: 0.5 , 12 , 12 , 12 th |Credits: 0.5 th th th | Credits: 0.5-1 | Credits: 1-4 | Credits: 0.5-1 High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 125 Section Three: Registration Process & Course Descriptions Section 4 Program Guidelines Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena www.collegeboard.org 713.740.5247. APinformation may befound attheCollegeBoard website: Sermas([email protected]) athigh schoolcounselor orcontactPatricia placement.For and/oradvanced morecredit information, contactyour student’s above, college/university buteach determines whichAPexam grades toacceptfor All Texas acceptscores andoutofstatecolleges of3or private publiccolleges, 1 –Norecommendation 2 –Possibly qualified 3 –Qualified 4 – Well qualified well5 –Extremely qualified Each exam isscored onthefollowing scale: five-point grades isconsistentover time. The process andstandards for setting APgrades remain sothatthemeritofAP thesame orwithholdingascore.Students alsohave theoptionofcanceling toreceive theirscore. iftheywouldlikeacollege taking theexam, studentsindicate Results are availablecollege(s) tothestudent,highschool,anddesignated inJuly. While professors,consultants, college andAPteachers. art courses requiringportfolios), are scoredby computer, by andevaluated faculty containboth multiple-choicequestionsandfree-response questions(exceptthe credit, teachers throughout theworld.APExamstake twoorthreehours, dependingupon Committees, anduniversity whichincludecollege professors andexperienced AP AP course andAPexams descriptions are prepared by CollegeBoard Development and art. science, socialstudies,computerscience, languagesotherthanEnglish,musictheory level coursechallenging college work.Courses are available inEnglish,mathematics, AP courses are opentoallstudentswiththeprerequisite coursework whowishtotake most rigorous curriculumavailable attheirhighschool. AP courses demonstrates admission tocollege officers thatstudents have theattempted universities. PAC/PAP courses prepare studentsfor therigorofAPcourse. Taking and universities, for studentswhoare especially colleges/ interestedinhighlyselective oruniversity.their college Enrollment inAPcourses enhancesentryintomajorcolleges Depending onstudents’scores onAPExams,theymay uptoafullyear’s earn from credit classes andAPexams, incollege. placementand/orcredit studentsmay gainadvanced studieswhilestillinhighschool.By college-level takingPAC/PAPto seek classes, AP (AP)ProgramThe CollegeBoard Placement Advanced gives studentsanopportunity (Pasadena Program Placement Advanced Advanced CoursesAdvanced (PAC)/PAP/AP) High School Course Selection

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127 Section Four: Program Guidelines AP Courses and Exams Offered in PISD High Schools

Art Art History, Studio Art (2-D, 3-D), Studio Art (drawing)

Computer Science Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles

Economics Macroeconomics

English English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition

World Languages French Language, German Language, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature

Government United States Government and Politics

History European History, United States History, World History, Human Geography

Mathematics Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics

Music Music Theory

Psychology Psychology

Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2, Science Physics C-Mechanics, Physics C-Electricity and Magnetism

High School Course Selection 128 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena subject mastery.subject district may notrecognize andapplythecourse toward orsubject graduation requirements or prior toenrolling inthe course Ifthestudentdoesnot receive the prior approval, orsubject. inacourse credit the studentmustreceive permissionearn orsubject, from theSchoolCounselor If astudentwishestoenroll inacorrespondence course course oradistancelearning inorder to School Network. are University ofTexas, Texas Tech University, ISDVirtualSchoolandTexas Pasadena Virtual opportunitiesthatthedistrictmakesavailable todistrictstudents television. Thedistancelearning alternative methodologiessuchasmail,satellite, Internet,video-conferencing, andinstructional required essential knowledge andskills,butare taughtthrough and multipletechnologies andcorrespondence courses learning Distance includecourses thatencompass thestate- All Grade Levels Learning Distance Contact: September through June. outside ofPISD. Class timesare Monday andWednesday evenings from 6:00 cost is$100percourse for PISDstudentsand$150percourse for studentsattending acampus Referralcredits. for course registration by isdetermined The thecounselorathomecampus. program toward andgeared ofgetting in isself-paced studentswhoare behindorinneed ahead inthedistrict,aswellfor studentsindistrictsoutsideofPISD.campus TheNightSchool Community Schoolalsooffers aNightSchoolprogram for studentsenrolled atany highschool acceptance for enrollment. recommendation andrequires anin-person interview withthestudentandparent toestablish is available for thestudents.Referral for admission by isdetermined counselor/principal Classes individualattention inthecontentareas. certified are keptsmallsothatincreased by attending schoolinasmallerstructure andhaving direct access toassistance from teachers face-to-face instructionthataidsstudentsinaccelerating completionofgraduation requirements traditional schoolsetting. Community schooloffers a and modelofcomputer-based hybrid Community Schoolisa“school ofchoice” for at-riskstudentswhorequire anoptiontothe Community School School Credit High for Earning Options Other 1838A E. Houston Sam Parkway Pasadena, South, Texas 77052

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Without Prior Instruction Most academically exceptional students will find the district gifted/talented program and advanced classes provide appropriate challenges for their academic needs. However, the district also offers students the opportunity to accelerate through credit by examination for the applicable course or grade where the student has received no prior instruction. Students must score 80% or above on an approved examination for the applicable course or grade.

With Prior Instruction TAC 74.24 states that a student in any Grade 6-12 may be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she had some prior instruction if the student scores 70% on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course. Prior instruction is defined as the student having received some formal instruction at any point in his/her educational career.

Approved Examinations Pasadena ISD recognizes the results of tests acquired from Texas Tech University, the University of Texas at Austin, and district created tests. The exam must be administered under the supervision of the district and the following guidelines apply:

• The student’s counselor will approve the student as eligible to apply for credit by examination upon request by the student and/or parent. • The score on the examination will be recorded and credit will be earned on the examination if the student scores 80% or higher (no prior instruction) or 70% or higher (prior instruction). • Exam scores are recorded on the student’s transcript if credit is awarded. Student athletes must be aware that NCAA does not recognize credits earned through Credit by Examination.

Foreign Language Testing Credit by Examination for Spanish I, II, and III and Vietnamese I and II is held on individual intermediate and high school campuses. Students may register for the exam in the school counseling office. • Credit by Examination opportunities are scheduled four times a year for initial credit purposes and are ongoing for recovering lost credit.

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The 82nd Texas Legislature requires that all incoming Texas college students must receive a vaccination or booster against bacterial meningitis.

Who: The vaccine is required for all new students ages 22 and under attending any institution of higher education (including dual credit students attending San Jacinto College).

What: The student or parent or guardian of the student must provide a certificate signed by a health practitioner or an official immunization record showing the student has received the bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster during the five-year period prior to enrollment, and not less than ten days before the first day of classes. Two ways to receive the meningitis vaccination are either through a private physician’s office or clinic, or through a public clinic, such as Harris County Health Department clinics.

High School Course Selection 132 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena ISD Approved Dual Credit Courses

Pasadena ISD Courses San Jacinto Community College Courses HS Credit College PISD Course Title SJCC Course Number SJCC Course Title PEIMS # Hours College Readiness & Study 0.5 EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300 Foundations for Success 3 Skills Business Principles 1 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 Comm. Applications 0.5 SPCH 1315 or 1318 Interpersonal Comm. 3 Art Appreciation 1 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 Applied Music 1 1 MUSI 1310 America Music 3 Applied Music 1 1 MUSI 1301 Music Fundamentals 3 Theatre Arts 1 1 DRAM 1310 Theatre 3 Drawing IIA 0.5 ARTS 1316 Drawing I 3 Drawing IIB 0.5 ARTS 1317 Drawing II 3 Journalism 0.5 COMM 1307 Intro to Mass Communications 3 Theatre & Media Comm 0.5 DRAM 2366 Intro to Cinema: Film Appreciation I 3 Ind. Study Math 1A 0.5 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 Ind. Study Math 1B 0.5 MATH 1324 Finite Mathematics 3 Ind. Study Math 1B 0.5 MATH 1342 Statistics 3 Ind. Study Math 1B 0.5 MATH 2412 PreCalculus 4 Ind. Study Math 2A 0.5 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 Ind. Study Math 2B 0.5 MATH 2414 Calulus II 4 Ind. Study Math 3A 0.5 MATH 2415 Calculus III 4 Ind. Study Math 1B 0.5 MATH 1332 College Mathematics for Liberal Arts 3 Ind. Study Math 2A 0.5 MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences 3 English IV A 0.5 ENGL 1301 English Composition I 3 English IV B 0.5 ENGL 1302 English Composition II 3 English IV B 0.5 ENGL 2322 British Literature I 3 English IV B 0.5 ENGL 2323 British Literature II 3

Humanities 0.5 HUMA 1301 Humanities 3 U.S. History A 0.5 HIST 1301 American History Before 1877 3 U.S. History B 0.5 HIST 1302 American History Since 1877 3 Government 0.5 GOVT 2305 US & TX Politics & Constitutions 3 Special Topics SS 1 0.5 GOVT 2306 US & TX Government Institutions 3 Economics 0.5 ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Economics Advanced 0.5 ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Studies Psychology 0.5 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Sociology 0.5 SOCI 1301 Sociology 3

*Selected courses in this list are only approved for Early College High School or for the Process Technology program. See your College Now Coordinator for more information. Pasadena ISD Approved Dual Credit Courses

HS Credit College PISD Course Title SJCC Course Number SJCC Course Title PEIMS # Hours Special Topics SS 2 0.5 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Special Topics SS 2 0.5 PSYC 2308 Child Growth and Development 3 Special Topics SS 3 0.5 PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development 3 Special Topics SS 4 0.5 PSYC 2319 Intro to Social Psychology 3 Special Topics SS 3 0.5 HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I 3 Special Topics SS 4 0.5 HIST 2328 Mexican-American History II 3 Fund of Computer Science 0.5 COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals 1 3 Fund of Computer Science 0.5 COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals 2 3 Sci. Res & Design A 0.5 BIOL 1306 + Lab Biology I 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design B 0.5 BIOL 1307 + Lab Biology II 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design A 0.5 GEOL 1303 + Lab Physical Geology 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design B 0.5 GEOL 1304 + Lab Historical Geology 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design A 0.5 CHEM 1311 + Lab General Chemistry I 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design B 0.5 CHEM 1312 + Lab General Chemistry II 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design 2A 0.5 PHYS 2325 + Lab University Physics I 3 + 1 Sci. Res & Design 2B 0.5 PHYS 2326 + Lab University Physics II 3 + 1 Med Micro Bio 0.5 BIOL 2321 + Lab Microbiology - Sci Majors 3 + 1 Med Micro Bio 0.5 BIOL 2320 + Lab Microbiology - Hsci Majors 3 + 1 Anat. & Physiology A 0.5 BIOL 2301 + Lab Anatomy and Physiology I 3 + 1 Anat. & Physiology B 0.5 BIOL 2302 + Lab Anatomy and Physiology II 3 + 1 Accounting 1A 0.5 ACCT 2301 Accounting Principles 1 3 Accounting 1B 0.5 ACCT 2302 Accounting Principles 2 3 Business English 0.5 Busi 2304 Business Comm 3 Business Law 0.5 Busi 2301 Business Law I 3 Child Dev 0.5 TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 3 Research and Tech Writing 0.5 ETWR 1302 Technical Writing 3 Manufacturing 0.5 PTAC 1302 Process Technology 3 Elec Tech 0.5 ENER 1330 Mechanical Skills for Energy 3 Elec Tech 0.5 CETT 1302 Electricity Principles 3 ENG Math 0.5 TECM 1301 Industrial Mathematics 3 Prac STEM 0.5 OSHT 1320 Energy Industrial Safety 3 Prac STEM 0.5 PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality 3

*Selected courses in this list are only approved for Early College High School or for the Process Technology program. See your College Now Coordinator for more information.

High School Course Selection 134 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena classes at San Jacinto College. Early college highschoolisoffered atallfive highschools. college Jacinto College. Early classes atSan andjuniors classestake theircollege onthecomprehensive andseniors highschool campus, take ISDhasa“schoolPasadena withinaschoolmodel,” thatfreshmenandsophomores whichmeans school requirements schedule. andaretofocus onafullcollege ready classes year.college each By theirsenioryear, withtheirhigh finished moststudents are nearly classes takingtwocollege In ECHSstudentsbegin inninthgrade andprogress by taking more Jacinto College. them theopportunitytograduate withahighschooldiplomaandanAssociate’s fromSan Degree school tocollege.courses Studentstakecollege alongwiththeirhighschoolclasses, whichgive CollegeHighSchoolsprovide studentswithaseamlesspathway ISDEarly from highPasadena College HighSchool Early High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 135 Section Four: Program Guidelines Tegeler Career Center

Tegeler Career Center is a centrally-located, school of choice for students in grades 7–12. Students who prefer a small learning environment with individualized attention benefit from the engaging and personalized atmosphere. Tegeler has a limited capacity and students must apply for admission. Application and additional information about Tegeler may be found at https://tegelercareercenter. pasadenaisd.org. Pasadena Virtual Education pasadenavirtualschool.org

Pasadena Virtual Education

Pasadena ISD offers two virtual learning options for students through Pasadena Virtual School and Edgenuity. Students will access their virtual courses through the internet and are available to students wherever they have a connection.

Edgenuity

Edgenuity is a content provider with an internet-based Learning Management System designed to provide students with the opportunity to earn high school credits through online instruction. Students are assigned a virtual learning lab manager to assist them with course progress. Students may request tutoring from a campus teacher when needed. Edgenuity courses are most often assigned for credit recovery when a student fails to demonstrate mastery in a traditional classroom. Edgenuity credit recovery courses are closely aligned to the district curriculum and are designed to be completed in approximately nine weeks. Edgenuity may also be taken for initial credit on a limited basis and for test preparation (SAT, ACT, and TSIA). Contact the campus counseling office for more information. PISD students are also eligible to take courses through the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) catalog. A full listing of these courses can be found at https://catalog.mytxvsn.org.

Pasadena Virtual School

Pasadena Virtual School provides online courses for initial credit and uses the BlackBoard Learning Management System (LMS). Students are on-boarded into virtual learning by a short orientation course prior to beginning actual coursework. Once on-boarding is complete, the student is assigned a mentor who supports him/her in beginning and completing the virtual course. Each course is taught by a live instructor who provides virtual office hours to help students when they struggle. Visit the Pasadena Virtual School website at http://pasadenavirtualschool.org or the campus counseling office for more information about courses and tuition.

Course enrollment process: • Obtain your Counselor’s Permission for the course • Completed an online registration • Completed an online student contract • Pay the course fees • Complete an online orientation course

High School Course Selection 136 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena School websiteSchool at http://pasadenavirtualschool.org. information includingregistration deadlinesand costs are available onthePasadena Virtual Pl STAAR/EOC andthescore willcountfor 15%ofthestudent’s finalcourse grade. through courses credit VirtualSchoolfor anEOCtested * Studentsearning willalsoberequiredtotakethecorresponding VirtualSchoolContinued Pasadena ease visityour schoolcounselor to seehow the canwork School forVirtual you. Additional Principles of Business, Marketing, andFinanceA/B Principles ofBusiness, Marketing, Principles ofInformation Technology A/B Business Information Management A/B Business Information Management Foundations ofPersonal Fitness A/B Communication Applications Communication Music Appreciation A/B Music World Geography A/B World HistoryA/B US HistoryA*/ B* Astronomy A/B Geometry A/B Geometry Spanish IIIA/B Biology A*/ B* English IVA/B Spanish IIA/B Spanish IA/B Course Title Government Psychology Economics Sociology Health High School Course Selection Credit 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 & Registration Guide 137 Section Four: Program Guidelines Other Programs Dyslexia

Pasadena ISD offers support for dyslexic students at each of the secondary campuses. A teacher trained in working with dyslexic students is assigned to each of the secondary campuses and is available during school hours to provide support and direct instruction when appropriate. Additional information regarding the process for identification of students and the support services provided is available through our Pasadena ISD’s 504 Coordinator.

Dual Language

Dual Language is an educational model in which both native English speakers and native speakers of another language receive instruction together in both languages. The program promotes second language acquisition, high academic achievement, and cross-cultural understanding for all students. Language learning takes place primarily through content area instruction.

Linguistic proficiency in both languages is developed as students acquire their knowledge of subject matter through performing academic tasks in a highly interactive environment that fosters language development. All students participating in the Dual Language Program in the Pasadena Independent School district will be bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. Participation in the program begins in Kindergarten and progresses through High School. The program is available on select Pasadena ISD K-8 campuses and Pasadena Memorial High School. More information is available on the Pasadena ISD website.

Gifted and Talented

Pasadena ISD offers programs for Gifted and Talented students in grades K-12. Teachers, counselors, and administrators in each secondary school aid these students in assessing their strengths and in determining their goals as they select their courses each year. At the secondary level, the Gifted and Talented students are served through the Pasadena Advanced Course (PAC) and Advanced Placement programs. Additional information regarding Gifted and Talented opportunities are available through the district’s Advanced Academics Program Coordinator.

High School Course Selection 138 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena participate in the Online andAlternatewithaccommodationsversionparticipate intheOnline oftheassessments. are eligibletothe requiredstateassessment, education asonlystudentsreceivingspecial on servicesmustperform satisfactorily A studentwhoisdismissed education from special website. assessment instrumentandthealternateassessment instrumentsisavailable ontheTEA that theARD/IEP Committee isappropriate. hasdetermined Information regarding thestate to beexempted fromthestateassessment program andmusttaketheassessment instrument servicesare nolongerpermitted education thatstudentsreceivingspecial It shouldbenoted ontheTEAwebsite.) Ninth Grade Before 2011–2012 orGraduation Entering for StudentswithDisabilities Options Ninth Grade 2014–15 Beginning graduation Graduation Entering see Disabilities option(for specifics, Options for Studentswith sure to take the ninth gradeMake entry date into consideration when determining the student’s Graduation thatthestudententeredninthgrade. dependingupontheyear requirements vary Graduation Education Special Requirements Education Special High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 139 Section Four: Program Guidelines Special Education Graduation Requirements Cont.

ARD/IEP Committees should carefully consider whether a student is capable of passing the statewide exit-level assessment before dismissing the student from special education services.

An ARD/IEP Committee should have confidence that a student who is dismissed from special education will be able to successfully complete all of the requirements for high school graduation, including satisfactory performance on the statewide exit-level assessment.

The state’s goal is that all Texas children finish high school with the skills designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. Because graduation is a change of placement, the ARD/IEP Committee decides whether a student has met graduation criteria.

Graduation ends the school’s obligation to provide services to the student with the exception of graduation under Option (b)(3) (Option C).

When a student graduates under Option (b)(3)(Option C), the ARD committee will determine needed educational services upon the request of the student or parent(s) to resume services, as long as the student meets the age eligibility requirements.

Under this option an evaluation is not required, but the school must give the student a summary of performance to include an evaluation or Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED).

A student receiving special education services who is 21 on September 1 of a school year will be eligible for services through the end of that school year or until graduation, whichever comes first. The student who graduates due to aging out and meeting his or her IEP requirements must be given a summary of performance.

High School Course Selection 140 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena within the Special Education Program Education within theSpecial The following offered courses are specifically per studentneed. are prerequisite tothegrade skillslinked level Texas Essential andSkills(TEKS) andindividualized options.Courseworkvocational andassessments standards that areonalternate academic based This course toprovide isdesigned handsonexperiences of todevelop skillsrelated toavariety Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer SkillsI–IV Vocational per studentneed. prerequisite tothegrade skillslinked level Texas Essential andSkills (TEKS) andindividualized situation. Coursework andassessments standards thatare are onalternateacademic based forThis course socialsuccess todevelop ininterpersonal basicsocialskillsneeded isdesigned Prerequisite: Committee Placement Consumer SocialSkillsI–IV inappropriate.considered anddetermined goals inmindandonlyaftertheschooldistrict’s classescareer andtechnology have been 19TAC589.63©(9). TheVOCEX program inconjunctionwiththestudent’s isdesigned transition direct involvement personnel by in the implementation of the students IEP education special ona job withregularlyscheduled andrelated servicestoastudentwhoisplaced education ExperienceWorkThe Vocational Program isaninstructionalarrangement thatprovides special Prerequisite: Committee Placement, 16years ofage andofjuniororsenior status experienceVocational Work Program (VOCEX) I–IV responsibility, anddemonstrate inaworksetting. appropriate socialskillsneeded Introductory course to help students acquire the necessary skills to follow directions, develop Prerequisite: Committee Placement Occupational Preparation I–IV ofworkexperiencesin avariety throughout theircommunity. program Instructionisasequential Vocational Community thatallows Based studentstoparticipate Prerequisite: Committee Placement Instruction (CBVI) Vocational Community Based I–IV High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 141 Section Four: Program Guidelines Section 5 College Planning

High School Course Selection 142 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena different colleges and careers. different and colleges aboutand websitesthatwillhelpyou learn materials reading school for recommended thelibrarian websites.Ask atyoureducational from thelibrary regularlyandexplore and newspaper articles.Borrow materials novels, non-fictionbooks,magazines,Read pleasure, tolearn! read Read, Read!–Readfor you play games. video TVprogramseducational andlimitthetime events. Watch andtheater galleries, musicals G Be anactive learner preparatorytaking college courses. Talk toyour teachers andcounselors about options. andcareer aboutcollege Think ahead Set Goals College Planning o withyour parent tomuseums,art activities Get involved inextracurricular enough rest. foods andlimitfats,sweets andfastfood. Get P Stay healthy andbeactive interests. college/career endorsement withyour planthatisaligned programs. Setupstudygroups. an Select homework from teachers andafterschool Tak skills Develop goodacademic I Start saving moneynow! ofinterest.clubs inyour areas organizations orcommunityorganizations. Join P s never too early tostartsavingt isnever tooearly for your future. erform communityservicesthrough school ticipate in sports, dance, etc. Eat healthyarticipate insports,dance, etc.Eat e challengingcourses. helpwith Seek High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 143 Section Five: College Planning Top Ten Things Colleges Look for in a High School Student:

1. A rigorous high school curriculum that challenges the student. A challenging curriculum includes PAP, PAC, AP, and/or Dual Credit courses. A student preparing for college will take the most rigorous courses available.

2. A competitive, strong GPA and class ranking. Grades should reflect a student’s maximum effort. Slightly lower grades in a rigorous program are preferred to all A’s in less challenging coursework.

3. Competitive scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT). Scores on these tests should meet or exceed the admissions requirements for the student’s preferred college or university.

4. Involvement in campus and community activities, demonstrating leadership and initiative. Colleges look for applicants who demonstrate a commitment to activities.

5. Involvement in community services activities. Activities should demonstrate concern for other people and a global view.

6. Work and non-school related experiences (including summer activities) that illustrate responsibility, dedication, and development of areas of interest. A job or other meaningful use of free time can demonstrate maturity.

7. A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s unique personality, values, and goals. The application essay should be thoughtful and personal. It should demonstrate careful and well-constructed writing.

8. Letters of recommendation from teachers and guidance counselors that provide evidence of integrity, special skills, and positive character traits, and recommendations by adults who have had significant direct contact with the student. Students should request recommendations from teachers who know them well and are familiar with their character and work ethic. Letters from coaches, supervisors in long-term work or volunteer activities are valuable. Recommendation letters from friends or family members should not be used.

9. Anything special that makes the student stand out from the rest of the applicants! Special talents that will contribute to the college’s student life program are desirable. Colleges want to know what you intend to bring to campus, as well as what you will gain from the college experience.

10. An insightful, well-planned application that is submitted by the college’s application deadline.

High School Course Selection 144 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena prep classescampus. thatare offered on your highschool To helpyou prepare for theSAT, your highschoolcounselororCollege Now see Coordinator for • • The format oftheSAT isasfollows: scores rangefrom400to1600. onascale administered seven timesayear. choosetotakethetestmultipletimes.TheSAT Students can assess highschoolstudents’readiness forwork.Theexamination college-level isgenerally The SAT by isdeveloped theCollegeBoard (www.collegeboard.org orwww.sat.org) to SAT advising. scholarships, andacademic the results way, from eithertestinthesame university for admission, talentidentification, You whichtestwouldbebestfor you. mustdecide Theoptionisyours, use ascolleges ofchoice.college donotrequire Somecolleges ACT orSAT scores (ex. JacintoCollege). San SAT—and sure thetestingrequirements you check for your acceptboth.Make mostcolleges ACT andtheColleges require entrance acollege exam score. There are twoexams—the College/University Testing Information

Register onlineatwww.collegeboard.org orby your school mail.See optional essay. require Mostcolleges theessay. The re O counselor orCollegeNow coordinator for registration materials. verall testingtime:3hours plus50minutesfor optionalessay designed SATdesigned andan Reading, Writing consistsoffour sections: Math, andLanguage, High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 145 Section Five: College Planning 2021–2022 SAT Test Dates

Registration Late Registration SAT Date Test(s) Given Deadline Deadline March 13, 2021 SAT Test February 12, 2021 February 23, 2021

May 8, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests April 8, 2021 April 27, 2021

June 5, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests May 6, 2021 May 26, 2021

August 28, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests

October 2, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests

November 6, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests Information not available at this time of December 4, 2021 SAT & Subject Tests printing. Please see CollegeBoard.org for dates. March 12, 2022 SAT Test

May 7, 2022 SAT & Subject Tests

June 4, 2022 SAT & Subject Tests

Local SAT Test Centers

Test Center Location Address Number Pasadena High School 206 South Shaver 44-664 Sam Rayburn High School 2121 Cherrybrook Lane 44-696 South Houston High School 3820 South Shaver 44-840 J. Frank Dobie High School 10220 Blackhawk Blvd. 44-519 Pasadena Memorial High School 4410 Crenshaw 44-567 San Jacinto College – Central Campus 8060 Spencer Highway 44-695 San Jacinto College – South Campus 13735 Beamer Road 44-478

High School Course Selection 146 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena considering. Most colleges requireconsidering. Mostcolleges theessay. whether totaketheWriting Test ontherequirementsoruniversity based ofthecollege theyare There isa40-minuteWriting Test asanoptionalcomponenttotheACT Assessment. Studentsdecide comprehensive profile ofthetesttaker’splans. workinhighschoolandfuture planningandastudentprofile section andeducational provides information for career that provides a andScience. The ACTEnglish, Mathematics, alsoprovides testtakers withaninterest inventory that complete withessay. ThequestionsontheACT Assessment are relatedtohighschool courses in The ACT includes215multiple-choicequestionsandtakesapproximately 3hoursto and40minutes ranges from1to36. section Reading,andScienceReasoning.Thescore for each English,Mathematics, skillareas: academic seven timesayear. choosetotakethetestmultipletimes.Theexamination covers Studentscan four level development work.Thetestisgenerally andtheirabilitytocompletecollege administered education The ACT Assessment by isdesigned ACT, Inc.(www.act.org) toassess highschoolstudents’general ACT July 17, 2021 June 12,2021 April 17, 2021 J. Frank DobieHighSchool JacintoCollege –Central Campus San February 6,2021 Sam Rayburn HighSchool Rayburn Sam Students can register online atwww.actstudent.orgStudents can orby your schoolcounselor mail.See ACT Date Location or CollegeNow coordinator for registration materials. 2021-2022 ACT Test Dates See moreSee futures datesonACT.org Local ACT TestLocal Centers June 18,2021 May 7,May 2021 March 12,2021 March January 8,2021 Registration Deadline 10220 Blackhawk Blvd. 8060 SpencerHighway 2121 Cherrybrook Lane Address July 9, 2021 June 4,2021 April 9, 2021 January 16,2021 Late RegistrationLate High School Course Selection 219230 041670 204610 Deadline Test Center # & Registration Guide 147 Section Five: College Planning Texas Success Initiative

All students accepted to a Texas public college or university must be assessed for college readiness in reading, mathematics and writing unless the student qualifies for an exemption.

A student who fails to meet the minimum passing standard on one or all parts of a Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam must enroll in an appropriate developmental education course before the student may enroll in a credit bearing course for the subject in which he/she did not meet the standards. A student may retake the exam to determine readiness to perform college freshman level academic coursework.

A student may be exempt from the assessment requirement if he/she meets one of the following standards:

Minimum Scores for Reading Minimum Scores for Math Exam Type & Writing Based Classes Based Classes

English: 19 Math: 19 ACT Composite: 23 Composite: 23

SAT EBRW: 480 Math: 530

English: 19 Math: 19 PLAN * Composite: 23 Composite: 23

PSAT * EBRW: 460 Math: 510

English II Reading/Writing: Algebra I EOC: 4000 and C STAAR EOC EXAMS * 4000 or better in Algebra II

*Dual Credit Eligibility Only

For further information about required testing, contact either the testing office or the advising office at the Texas college or university you currently plan to attend.

High School Course Selection 148 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Schedule May 2021 May Schedule College Board APExam May 14,2021 May Friday 13,2021 May Thursday 12,2021 May Wednesday 11,2021 May Tuesday 10,May 2021 Monday 7,May 2021 Friday 6,2021 May Thursday 5,2021 May Wednesday 4,2021 May Tuesday 3,2021 May Monday Week 2 Week 1 - World History:Modern andCulture - French Language - Italian Language andCulture - ItalianLanguage - Biology - Computer SciencePrinciples Government &Politics - Comparative &Composition - EnglishLanguage andCulture - SpanishLanguage - Seminar - SpanishLiterature andCulture - Chemistry StatesHistory - United - EnglishLiterature andComposition BC - Calculus AB - Calculus Politics StatesGovernment- United and digital ArtandDesignportfolios tocoordinators before thisdate. assembly. Teachers shouldhave students’completed forwarded 2-D ArtandDesignDrawing studentsfor physical portfolio coordinators tosubmitdigitalportfolios (by 8p.m. ET)andtogather AP 2-DArtandDesign,3-DDrawing: day for Last Art andDesign– Morning Morning 8:00 8:00 am am - Physics 2:Algebra-Based History - European - Computer ScienceA - ArtHistory - Physics 1:Algebra-Based Culture and - JapaneseLanguage -Human Geography Culture and - GermanLanguage - Physics C:Mechanics - Macroeconomics - Environmental Science andCulture - ChineseLanguage - Statistics Theory - Music - Microeconomics - Psychology - Latin Afternoon 12:00 Afternoon pm 12:00 High School Course Selection pm & Registration Guide Magnetism and Electricity - Physics C: Afternoon 2:00 pm 149 Section Five: College Planning Top 10% Admissions Policy

House Bill 588, passed by the 75th Legislature Once a student is admitted, the college or in 1997, states that students who are in the top university may review the student’s high school ten percent (10%) of their graduating class are records to determine if the student is prepared eligible for automatic admission to any public for college-level course work. A student who college or university in Texas. Some institutions needs additional preparation may be required to may also automatically admit students who are take a developmental, enrichment or orientation in the top twenty-five (25%) of their class. course during the semester prior to the first semester of college. To be eligible for the top ten percent (10%) automatic admission, a student Each university is required to publish in its must: catalog the alternate factors it considers in making admission decisions. Consult the • Graduate in the top ten percent (10%) of his/ college or university in which you are interested her class at a public or private high school in for details about admissions criteria for students Texas who are not in the top ten percent (10%). • Complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement Program. **University of Texas – Modifications to • Enroll in a college no more than two years Texas’ Automatic Admission Law after graduating from high school; and SB 175 passed by the 81st Legislature in the • Submit an application to a Texas public college or university for admission before spring of 2009, modifies the automatic the institution’s application deadline. Since admission program for the University of Texas deadlines vary, please check with the at Austin. Under the new law: specific university to verify the application • Summer/Fall 2020 applicants must have a deadline. class rank in the top 6% to be automatically admitted. High school rank for students seeking • Summer/Fall 2021 applicants must have a automatic admission is determined and class rank in the top 6% to be automatically reported as follows: admitted. The University will automatically admit • Class rank shall be based on the end of the • 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade or at high enough students to fill 75% of available school graduation, whichever is most recent Texas resident spaces at the application deadline. • After automatically admitting eligible Texas applicants, the university fills any remaining • The top 10% of a high school class shall not contain more than 10% of the total class size spaces in the freshman class through holistic review. During this review, the • The student’s rank shall be reported by the Office of Admissions considers an individual applicant’s high school or school district as a applicant’s academic achievement and specific number out of a specific number of personal achievement. total class size. • Class rank shall be determined by the school or school district from which the student graduated or is expected to graduate.

High School Course Selection 150 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena to determine which credits willtransfer.to determine whichcredits Colleges may for give courses credit takenatotherapproved withthecollege institutions. Check Transfer ofCredits program ofstudy withtherequirementstowhich he/sheplanstotransfer. ofthecollege Ifplanningtoattendcolleges. tocorrelate acommunitycollege, his/her thestudent needs major. Communityoffer theintroductory colleges courses whichwilltransfer tomost four-year offerscollege program anadequate inwhichastudentintends to ofinstructioninthearea Itisimportanttodetermineif same curriculumordegrees. donotoffer the a Allcolleges Offered Curriculum andDegrees financial resources. climate,intellectual admissions policy, requirements, degree library andcomputerfacilities, assures exacting thattheschoolmeets standardssuchasfacultyresources inareas andqualifications, Texas anduniversities colleges by are accredited theSouthernAssociation ofColleges andSchools.It Accreditation service. Community Collegesmay ormay notrequire ACT orSAT scores. rigorousschool credits, courses, extracurricular activities,awards, honors, andcommunity Admission widely. requirements vary review Most colleges ACT andSAT scores, class rank, high Admission Requirements books,livingexpenses,including tuition,fees, travel andincidentalcosts. an out-of-statepublicschoolwillbecharged out-of-state tuition.Consider allassociated costs Tuition schoolsisusuallylower atstatesupported schools.Studentswhoattend thanatprivate Cost to another.drastically from onecollege inenrollment from500tooverColleges vary 50,000 students.Individualclass sizeswillvary Size holidays whenmakingthisdecision. attend several acollege hundredmilesaway. Consider travel and toandfrom homeduringbreaks Some studentsprefer theirhometown, toattend inornear acollege whileothers may chooseto Location may colleges bereligiously Private affiliated. orpubliclyfunded. Colleges are eitherprivately Type There are many factors toconsiderwhenchoosingacollege. Someoftheseare below: Choosing aCollege High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 151 Section Five: College Planning Honors Programs Some colleges offer an honors track which leads to an honors designation at graduation. For the highly motivated students, this should certainly be a consideration.

Campus Facilities Colleges should have adequate classrooms, laboratories, library, academic computer facilities, dormitories, and a student activity center. Plan a campus visit and allow ample time to tour all facilities.

Financial Aid There are various sources of financial aid available for college students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid at the college for more information.

Extracurricular Activities Make the most of your college experience by getting involved on campus. Balance academic work with extracurricular activities. Colleges have a variety of extracurricular activities available on campus. Visit the college’s website for more information.

Employment Opportunities Most colleges have a Career Placement Office which is designed to help graduating seniors obtain jobs. Students are encouraged to visit this office and find out the numbers and types of employers who recruit on that particular campus.

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To play a sport in most colleges/universities, you Students wanting to participate in a must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and Division II athletic program must: meet its requirements regarding course load, GPA and standardized test scores. If you do not • Graduate from high school with the register, you will lose your college freshman year following 16 core courses completed: of eligibility. – 3 years of English – 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) You should register with the NCAA Eligibility – 2 years of natural or physical science Center at the beginning of your high school (including one lab science) junior year. The registration fee is $80.00. At the end of second semester of your junior year, you – 3 additional years of English, math, or should request from the registrar a transcript to natural or physical science be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Be sure – 2 years of social science to have your SAT and/or ACT scores forwarded – 2 additional years of English, math, or directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center (by using natural or physical science code “9999” when registering for the exam). – 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language) Below is the Clearinghouse’s guideline for required courses by division. • Earn a 2.2 GPA or better in your core courses Students wanting to participate in a • Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or Division I athletic program must: ACT sum score of 68.

• Graduate from high school with the Students interested in participating following 16 core courses completed: in a Division III athletic program: – 4 years of English – 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) Division III member colleges do not use the NCAA – 2 years of natural or physical science Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Contact individual (including one lab science) Division III colleges regarding their policies on – 1 extra year of English, math, natural or financial aid, practice and competition. Division III physical science schools do not offer athletic scholarships, but offer financial aid to qualified athletes. – 2 years of social science – 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language) NCAA web resources: NCAA Eligibility Center • Earn a 2.3 GPA or better in core courses www.eligibilitycenter.org Click the link to enter for “NCAA College- • Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score Bound Student-Athletes” that matches your core course GPA on Click “Resources” at the top of the web page the NCAA sliding scale. Click “U. S. Students” (To find your minimum GPA, required SAT or ACT scores Select the resource you need. and the NCAA sliding scale, talk with your guidance counselor or check out www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.)

High School Course Selection 154 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Members awarding colleges are Associate’s twoyear andtheirwebsiteiswww.njcaa.org degrees JuniorCollege AthleticNational Association (NJCAA) Members are institutionsandtheirwebsiteiswww.naia.org four year Association ofIntercollegiate AthleticsNational (NAIA) members may alsooffer athleticscholarships: The following organizations have thatare andcolleges threedivisionssimilartotheNCAA, Additional Athletic Options High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 155 Section Five: College Planning College Admissions Glossary

High school students will take several tests prior to applying and becoming admitted to college. Some tests such as the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests are used primarily for admissions and scholarship purposes. The PSAT/NMSQT is used for scholarship purposes and to prepare for the admissions tests. TSIA is used to determine placement in college courses. CLEP and AP allow students to receive college credit through testing.

ACT: essays, recommendations, and other detailed A timed exam used for college entrance and information. The majority of applications can be scholarship eligibility purposes that tests completed electronically and many will require the skills required for success in college and a processing fee. beyond. The test measures skills in English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing. The Apply Texas: ACT should be taken during the spring semester The location for both Texas and non-Texas of the 11th grade year and/or early in the 12th students to apply to all public and some private grade year. postsecondary institutions in Texas. Students may also copy a submitted application to Admission Requirements: another institution, submit application essays Minimum requirements determined by online, apply for scholarships from participating the college to admit student applicants for universities, and search for and view both admission. Admission requirements usually general and university specific information. include test scores (SAT or ACT), class rank, and See the website www.applytexas.org for more GPA. information. Advanced Placement (AP): Campus Visit: A program that provides high school students Students are encouraged to visit the college the opportunity to experience learning at the campuses they are considering. Many campuses college level. Courses are offered in a wide have planned visitations and tours for students variety of subjects. Students may obtain college and parents that can be scheduled through the credit based upon successful performance Office of Admissions. Some campuses offer on a CollegeBoard AP exam at the end of the virtual tours for students who are not able to course. Each college will designate the score travel for campus visits. required to earn college credit for that individual institution. CLEP: Tests offered in introductory college-level Application: subjects that give students an opportunity to The process by which individuals apply to gain earn college credit with a passing score. entry into a college or university. Although specific details vary by college or university, Common Application: applications generally require basic background Generic applications that are accepted at a information of the applicant, such as family wide variety of colleges and universities. Apply background, and academic or qualifying Texas is accepted at all Texas public colleges exam details such as grade point average in and universities. The Common Application is high school and standardized test scores. accepted at many private and/or out-of-state Most colleges require general academic and institutions. personal information, while others also require

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High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 157 Section Five: College Planning serves as a rule-making and governing body skills, math problem solving skills, and writing that ensures the protection and academic skills. The SAT should be taken during the spring achievement of student athletes. A student semester of the 11th grade year and/or early in who desires to play sports at a Division I, II, or the 12th grade year. III college or university must register with the NCAA. SAT Subject Tests: One-hour long content-based tests that give Pell Grant: students an opportunity to highlight their Federal financial aid that is determined by the academic background and ability in subjects student’s financial need. This aid does not such as math, science, history, literature, & require repayment. languages. PSAT/NMSQT: Scholarship: PSAT/NMSQT: A timed standardized test given Financial aid for college that does not have only in October. The PSAT may be taken as a 9th to be repaid. Funds are usually from private or 10th grader for practice, and when taken as an or college/university based sources. Many 11th grader it will allow the student to participate scholarships are based on financial need, in the National Merit Scholarship Program. academic achievement, and/or special abilities. The test measures critical reading skills, math problem solving skills and writing skills. It may TASFA (Texas Application for State also be used as a dual credit indicator. Financial Aid): Foreign students or students who are not US- QuestBridge: citizens, may be eligible to be classified as a A program designed to increase the percentage Texas resident for tuition purposes. If so, these of talented low-income students attending the students may also be eligible to receive state nation’s best universities. It provides a single, financial aid. To apply for state financial aid as internet-based meeting point which links a House Bill 1403/Senate Bill 1528 eligible exceptional students with colleges, scholarship student, contact the college or university providers, enrichment programs, employers, financial aid department about the required and organizations seeking students who have forms. excelled despite obstacles. Students must register on the website www.questbridge.org. Transcript: An official record of all coursework completed Recommendation: during high school. An official transcript is Letters written by teachers, counselors, coaches, required for college admission. Transcripts may work supervisors, or other adults who can be obtained from the school registrar. attest to the academic ability and general character of a student. Students should allow TSIA: ample time for references to complete letters Texas Success Initiative Assessment is the of recommendation. Letters are usually sent placement test required by all Texas public directly to the requesting college or committee. colleges, universities, and community colleges. SAT: Work Study: A timed exam used for college entrance and Federal work program that allows a student to scholarship eligibility purposes that tests work part-time on campus and use those funds the skills required for success in college and to directly pay for university expenses. beyond. The test measures critical reading

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GRADE 7

______Consult with 7th grade counselor and teachers for appropriate course selections.

______Choose the most appropriate graduation plan for your post-high school graduation plans.

______Attend student/parent information sessions for high school/college planning.

______Complete your 7th grade KUDER and four year graduation plan.

GRADE 8

______Consult with 8th grade counselor and teachers for appropriate course selections.

______Choose the most appropriate graduation plan for your post-high school goals.

______Attend student/parent information sessions for high school/college planning, especially if you are considering applying to Early College High School or Career and Technical High School.

______Take the CBE (Credit by Exam) for foreign language if applicable.

______Enroll in high school credit course while in the 8th grade (see your 8th grade counselor).

______Complete your 8th grade KUDER and four year graduation plan.

______Students with disabilities please bring your career interests from KUDER and four year graduation plan to your ARD meeting to provide information on your transition plan.

______Register for summer school courses if applicable (see your 8th grade counselor).

______Attend any functions open to you at your future high school to become familiar with campus.

______Take PSAT test.

High School Course Selection 160 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Fall Semester GRADE 9-Freshman Year ______Semester Spring ______for your next PSAT. ______Attend tutoring for EOCtestingifnecessary. Consider classes for summerschool program. representatives Visitwithcollege astheyvisityour campus. Discuss options for your 10 orgrade Discuss credit recovery withyour counselor ifyou have less than3.5credits. inthemilitary. Visitmilitaryrecruiters ifinterested inacareer ofinterest 5schools/colleges andidentifyentrance Research atleast requirements. Review materialsavailable center. college inthecollege your PSAT Link scores toyour KhanAcademy accountfor personalized prep anaccountonwww.collegeboard.orgCreate Remember your highschoolGPA startsin9thgrade, sofocus onyour academics. Take PSAT test Attend withyour parents. theannualdistrictwideCollege Fair pathway Discuss your withyour career counselor. ofextra-curricular inavariety Participate activities.(sports, clubs, UIL) Develop anunderstanding requirements ofcredit for graduation. Recognize theimportanceofattendance. Develop goodstudyhabits. requirements ofeach. choicesandtheeducational researching career Begin participatingandrecording Begin volunteer/community servicehours. Attend Freshman Nightwithyour parents. outtextbooks. Check buildingyour highschooltranscript. Begin level coursework. Consider takingadvanced Discuss your highschoolprogram ofstudieswithyour parents. Gettoknow your counselor. College Checklist For Freshman Students th grade classes withyour counselor. High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 161 Section Five: College Planning College Checklist For Sophomore Students

August/September

_____ Check credits to make sure you are on schedule for graduation requirements. _____ Get to know your high school counselor. _____ Continue to take the most challenging courses that you can. _____ Become involved in school- or community-based extracurricular (before or after school) activities _____ that interest you and enable you to explore career interests.

_____ Review for the PSAT/NMSQT. Study the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin & practice tests.

_____ Visit www.collegeboard.com for additional study aids and review materials.

October/Novevember

______Take the PSAT. ______Attend the annual district-wide college fair.

December/January

______Study your PSAT/NMSQT score report. Link your PSAT scores to your Khan Academy account. ______Plan a program of study for your junior year with your counselor. Learn about opportunities to earn college ______credit through Dual Credit/College Now or Advanced Placement (College Board Advanced Placement Testing). ______Create an account on www.Fastweb.com to view scholarships available to students of any grade level. ______Apply for College Board opportunity scholarship.

Throughout the Year

______Maintain good grades. ______Choose 11th grade courses wisely. ______Explore opportunities for dual credit enrollment. ______Explore college websites to view college admission requirements and to look at majors/extracurricular ______activities that different colleges offer. ______“Job Shadow” - Talk to adults in a variety of professions to determine what they like and dislike about their jobs ______and the education needed for each type of job. ______Explore careers and job opportunities in those careers. ______Investigate costs of various college programs. ______Continue to save for college. ______Attend career information events to get a more detailed look at career options. Document community ______service participation. ______Plan to use your summer wisely: Work, volunteer, or take a summer course.

High School Course Selection 162 & Registration Guide Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena ______packets. contactthemfor application ______December/January/February ______October/November ______Level ofAchievement Program. ______August/September Link your PSAT Link scores toKhanAcademy for personalized prep for theSAT. fieldsthatinterest you. Look for orinternshipopportunitiesincareer volunteer If you plantoapplyfor aROTC scholarship or admission toamilitaryserviceacademy, admissions requirements. Narrow down you plantoapplyandfamiliarizeyourself thelist ofcolleges withtheir Attend College previews Saturday andopenhouseswithyour parents. Attend ISDCollege Fair. thePasadena Take thePSAT/NMSQT inOctober. Register for PSAT preparation coursescampus. offered on your Talk toyour thatinterest parents andcareers you. aboutwhere togocollege you want are considering.Try matcheratwww.collegeboard.org. thecollege you are sixcolleges interested inandthatofferPut themajor you togetheralistofatleast tostudyincollege.might want alistofyour abilities,preferences, andpersonalMake qualities.Starta listofmajors you work experience, andotherimportantinformation concerningyour highschoolyears. workingonyour resume alistofyourBegin awards, andkeep extracurricular activities, Go towww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov ofthefinancialassistance togetanidea for which you mightqualify. Prepare for thePSAT/NMSQT year! MeritQualifying -thisisyour National Involvement inextracurricular activities–joinaclub, bealeader! Strong GPA your grades –keep up! Remember are colleges lookingfor thefollowing: Challenging coursework Consider graduating onthehighestgraduation program –theDistinguished Review your highschoolcourse withyour counselor. workandcredits College Checklist For JuniorStudents High School Course Selection & Registration Guide 163 Section Five: College Planning College Checklist For Junior Students cont.

March/April/May

_____ Register and study for the SAT and/or ACT exams. Take an SAT prep course or sign up _____ with Khan Academy for free online SAT prep. There are also many useful apps available _____ that offer SAT and ACT test preparation. _____ Plan College visits for spring break. Make a list of questions to ask when you visit _____ college campuses. _____ Start applying for scholarships. Check in the counselor’s office or college room for _____ scholarship opportunities. _____ Register for senior classes. Consider opportunities for dual credit or advanced placement. Check _____ credits to make sure you are on schedule for graduation requirements. _____ Attend Rising Senior Night and/or college informational meetings at your campus. Take any AP _____ exams you have registered for. _____ Take the TSI-A college placement exam.

June/July

_____ Consider a summer job that might be related to your career interests. _____ Look for volunteer opportunities. Ask your counselor about the number of volunteer hours _____ required for a cord or pin for graduation. _____ Save money, if possible, to help pay for senior year expenses and college costs. _____ Visit colleges and participate in PISD summer programs. _____ Check college websites to obtain information about admission requirements, deadlines, financial _____ aid information, and specific information about the major you are considering. Make a list of _____ persons who you will ask to write a letter of recommendation for you. _____ If you are aiming to increase your SAT or ACT test score, continue test prep so that you can _____ retake the test in the summer or fall and improve your score. _____ Work on college essays. _____ July 1st - ApplyTexas.org and CommonApp.org open. Start working on your college application.

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165 Section Five: College Planning College Checklist For Senior Students cont. December ______Continue to submit any college admissions & scholarship applications – double check deadlines. ______Check out the FAFSA website for required financial information @ www.fafsa.ed.gov. ______Attend district financial aid nights with your parents for assistance with the FAFSA/TASFA. ______Check your email frequently for important information from your college. ______Visit with college students on all holiday breaks; ask them for advice about how to have a successful ______first year of college. ______Check for your Student Aid Report (SAR) results from your FAFSA, make any corrections, if necessary, and return ______it ASAP!

January/February ______Research and apply for scholarships. Refer to your Senior Bulletins for details. ______Update colleges with any new information & complete Housing forms and Housing deposits to the ______college you will attend, if staying in campus housing. ______Make contact and communicate regularly with your financial aid/admissions advisors for the colleges you are ______seriously considering to make sure your file is complete. ______Check your email address for important information from your college. ______Top 10% students MUST complete all FAFSA documents by January 15 to be eligible for the state Top 10% ______financial award.

March/April/May ______Sign your financial aid Award Letter for the college you will attend. ______Continue to apply for scholarships to help close any financial “gaps” you might still have. ______Register for AP tests you plan to take. ______Carefully evaluate all admission and financial aid award letters and choose your college. ______Notify the college you plan to attend no later than May 1st and register for new student orientation. ______Send any required deposits to your chosen college. ______Notify the registrar about where to send your final transcript. ______Check your email frequently for important information from your college. ______Take TSI-A if needed.

June ______GRADUATE!! ______Check your email frequently for important information from your college. ______Have any AP scores or Dual Credit transcripts sent to your college. ______Register for and attend orientation for your chosen college as early in the summer as possible. ______Register for your classes & begin your college dream…GOOD LUCK!!

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