Pflugerville Independent School District Each Child. Their Future. Our World. Road Map to Success: 2 Secondary Planning Guide 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Pflugerville Independent School District is to provide a quality education with a commitment to excellence by facilitating learning in a safe and nurturing environment. VALUES We believe that… The community expects and supports a quality education as the key to student success. A strong work ethic strengthens our schools and community. A safe community contributes to the quality of life in Pflugerville ISD. All individuals have worth. Education is an important priority that keeps our community productive and healthy. Our children are afforded equitable educational opportunities to achieve their potential. VISION Our students are... Productive citizens committed to the community. Enthusiastic learners who practice continual self development. Sensitive to others’ needs and feel safe, both physically and emotionally. Applying and understanding technology. Positive role models. Setting challenging personal goals to achieve their full potential. Effective problem solvers and decision makers who communicate clearly and work well independently and as team members. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Elva Gladney, President Vernagene Mott, Vice-President Cynthia Graves, DDS Secretary Mario Acosta Carol Fletcher, Ph.D. Jimmy Don Havins Robert Reyes The Pflugerville Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides educational programs and services which do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, sex, color, religion, disability or against any other legally protected group. Complaints should be addressed to the Director of Policy & Administrative Procedure at 594-0000. ii District Executive Leadership Team Charles Dupre, Superintendent Troy Galow, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Kenneth Adix, Ph.D., Chief Financial Officer Terrence Eaton, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Learning Community Lori Einfalt, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent, Learning Community Bill Clayton, Executive Director of Support Services Denise Monzingo, Executive Director of Student Success Diana Sustaita, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Amanda Brim, Director of Community Relations Darin Hathcock, Executive Director of Human Resources Freddie McFarland, Director of Student Affairs Victor Valdez, Executive Director of Technology and Planning Department of Curriculum and Instruction Rachel Mackey, Director of Special Education Ryan Merritt, Director of Career and Technical Education Justin Porter, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Steve Shiels, Director of College and Career Readiness Diana Sustaita, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Rebecca Embry, Coordinator of Advanced Academics Kathryn Ives, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Jerry Karacz, Coordinator of Mathematics Sara Lucas, Coordinator of Social Studies Michael Moak, Coordinator of Science Chico Portillo, Coordinator of Fine Arts Coordinator of Dyslexia/504 Services Elizet Rodriguez, Coordinator of Multilingual Carol Trovall, Coordinator of Secondary English Language Arts Dwayne Weirich, Coordinator of Physical Education, Health, Wellness and Athletic Director iii CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS AND COUNSELORS John B. Connally High School Pflugerville High School 13212 N. Lamar Phone: 512-594-0800 1301 W. Pecan Phone: 512-594-0500 Austin, TX 78753 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Garcia, Daniel Principal Wrinkle, Kirk Principal Reed, Sheila Associate Principal Barnes, Angela Associate Principal Cardosa, Daryl Assistant Principal Brown, Laura Assistant Principal Ford, Scott Assistant Principal Curran, Edward Assistant Principal Khan, Jasmin Assistant Principal Hunt, Ameka Assistant Principal Kim, Jiad Assistant Principal Lejune, Jeremy Assistant Principal Scott, Debora Assistant Principal Smith, Jamie Assistant Principal Williams, Sara Assistant Principal Burns-Sloan, Jeanne Lead Counselor Tupper, Richard Lead Counselor Mullin, Sarah Counselor Mullin, Linda Counselor Perez, Lonnie Counselor Phillips, Marlexa Counselor Petrus, Julie Counselor Ruiz, Keyla Counselor Bazemore, Tanesha College & Career Counselor Quach-Vu, Vi College & Career Counselor Hendrickson High School PACE 2905 FM 685 Phone: 512-594-1100 1401-B W. Pecan Phone: 512-594-1900 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Padavil, Devin Principal Harvey, Mike Principal Gamble, Paula Associate Principal Sanchez, Kimberly Counselor Alvarado, Clarissa Assistant Principal Bonds, Jeremy Assistant Principal Franklin, Theresa Assistant Principal Goodwin, Kate Assistant Principal Provan Opportunity Center Sierra, Norma Assistant Principal Tappendorf, Kara Lead Counselor Jackson, Cassandra Counselor Johnson, Aubrey Counselor W. Pecan Phone: 512-594-3600 Kulka, Kathy Counselor Pflugerville, TX 78660 Pulattie, Sharon Counselor Sheneman, Terry College & Career Counselor Harden, Billy Principal Pasholk, Lisa Assistant Principal Andersen, Julie Counselor 4 ROAD MAP TO SUCCESS: SECONDARY PLANNING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS BENEFITS OF THE RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PLAN ......................................................................................... 2 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 2 MINIMUM GRADUATION PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................. 3 Graduation Requirements for Graduates of 2011 and thereafter ........................................................................................... 4 Graduation Requirements for Graduates of 2015 and thereafter ........................................................................................... 6 STATE OF TEXAS TESTING REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................. 8 WHAT IS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS? ............................................................................................................ 9 BRIDGES: GUIDANCE CENTRAL ....................................................................................................................................... 10 COURSE PLANNING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ............................................................................. 11 SAMPLE GRADUATION PLANS .......................................................................................................................................... 12 ATHLETICS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 ENGINEERING (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY) ................................................................................................................................ 14 HEALTH SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 TEACHING/TRAINING ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 17 BAND ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Pflugerville ISD - Four Year Academic & Career Plan ......................................................................................................... 19 Pflugerville ISD - Four Year Academic & Career Plan **CLASS OF 2015+** .................................................................. 20 PISD CAREER CLUSTERS .................................................................................................................................................... 21 ADVANCED ACADEMICS ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 ACCESS TO ADVANCED ACADEMIC COURSES FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION OR SECTION 504 SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................................... 30 SCHEDULE CHANGES .......................................................................................................................................................... 35 ENGLISH ................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 English Courses for Special Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 37 Electives in English .................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Reading Courses for Special Programs ................................................................................................................................... 41 MATHEMATICS ......................................................................................................................................................................