ARLIN GTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTION HANDBOOK 2020-2021 COHORTS 2018 AND THEREAFTER ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER HS ARLINGTON HS LAMAR HS ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE HS SAM HOUSTON HS BOWIE HS MARTIN HS -3� Arlington r 7f'-... 1 N° E p EN° ENT SCHOOL DISTRICT More Than a Remarkable Education SEGUIN HS �<l... \i The Arlington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion or disability in education programs, admissions/enrollment decisions or activities which it operates, as required by Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The Arlington Independent School District, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") restricts access to protected student records as required by law. Directory information on students will be released upon request without a parent's consent, unless the parent elects in writing to restrict directory information. The form on which parents can indicate their election is sent home each year. Schools periodically apply pesticides. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the building principals. Options and Requirements For Providing Assistance to Students Who have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district’s overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are available to all students. At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent. If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities. The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is: Contact School Counselor (learning difficulties) Or Special Education Services Office 682-867-7690 '-1� Arlington , .. ,,,,.,,, sc,oo, """c, <J__.....__ \f More Tlta11 a Remarkable Educarion January 2020 Dear Parents and Students, In Arlington I SD we have one goal-that 100% ofour students graduate exceptionally prepared for college, career and citizenship. We believe that we can make that possible by providing our learners with rigorous and innovative learning experiences that are highly relevant and deeply connected to the world around us. Each ofour students has aspirations and dreams. We strive to help our students acquire the skills and experiences needed to realize those dreams, whatever they may be. As with each school year, Arlington ISO offers a wide variety of courses designed to tap into our learners' varied interests as well as meet graduation requirements. Students are required to complete the Foundation High School Plan. The information provided in this handbook will assist parents and students in understanding the state's graduation requirements and the courses and program offerings available to meet these requirements. We are here to assist and guide you along the way. Our intent is to make the registration process as easy as possible. I invite you to work closely with your school counselor as you select courses to ensure that you are on track to graduate and reach your additional personal goals and aspirations. If you have any questions regarding course offerings, graduation requirements or scheduling, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school's counseling office. We are here to serve. Steven L. Wurtz, Ed.D. Chief Academic Officer TABLE OF CONTENTS Graduation Requirements and Programs 8 General information & Polices 9-23 Course Catalog 24 Fine Arts/Visual Arts 25-28 Fine Arts/ Theater Arts 29-30 Fine Arts/Music 31-33 Languages other than English 34-42 English Language Arts 43-47 Speech/Communications 48-50 Mathematics 51-56 Physical Education/Health 57-60 Science 61-66 Social Studies 67-73 Aerospace Science/Air force JRTOC 74 General Information 75-82 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business & Industry Endorsement 83 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 84-89 Architecture and Construction 90-93 Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications 94-103 Business Management and Administration 104-106 Finance 107-110 Hospitality Services 111-114 Information Technology 115-116 Manufacturing 117-120 Marketing 121-124 Transportation 125-126 Public Service Endorsement 127 Education and Training 128-129 Health Science 130-139 Law and Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 140-145 Human Services 146-148 STEM Endorsement 149 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 150-154 Technology Applications 155-158 Leadership Courses 159-160 Miscellaneous Codes 161 Special Education 162-170 Guidance & Counseling 171 HIGH SCHOOLS Arlington College and Arlington Collegiate High Arlington High School Career High School School at TCC-SE 818 W. Park Row 4900 W. Arkansas Lane 2224 Southeast Pkwy Arlington, TX 76013 Arlington TX 76016 Arlington, TX 76018 (682) 867-8100 (817) 515-3550 (817) 515-3550 Principal: Principal: Principal: Dr. Ben Bholan Jeff Krieger Dr. Shahveer Dhalla Arlington ISD Agriculture Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Bowie High School Science Center Career and Technical 2101 Highbank Dr. 2212 Michigan Avenue Center Arlington, TX 76018 Dalworthington Gardens, 2101 Browning Dr. (682) 867-4400 TX 76013 Arlington, TX 76010 (682) 867-9528 (682)867-9529 (682) 867-9500 Principal: Principal: Principal: Ginger Polster Ginger Polster Reny Lizardo Lamar High School Martin High School Newcomer Center 1400 Lamar Blvd W. 4501 W. Pleasant Ridge 600 S. E. Green Oaks Arlington, TX 76012 Arlington, TX 76016 Blvd. (682) 867-8300 (682) 867-8600 Arlington, TX 76018 (682) 867-7100 Principal: Principal: Principal: Andrew Hagman Marlene Roddy Greg Meeks Sam Houston High School Seguin High School Turning Point Secondary 2000 Sam Houston Dr. 7001 Silo Rd. School Arlington, TX 76014 Arlington, TX 76002 2209 N. Davis Drive (682) 867-8200 (682) 867-6700 Arlington, Texas 76012 (682) 867-3000 Principal: Principal: Principal: Juan Villareal Ray Borden Jeanne Muldrew Venture High School 600 S. E. Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX 76018 (682) 867-6400 Principal: Greg Meeks JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Bailey Jr. High Barnett Junior High Boles Junior High 2411 Winewood Ln. 2101 Sublett Rd. 3900 SW Green Oaks Arlington, TX Arlington, TX 76018 Blvd. (682) 867-0700 (682) 867-5000 Arlington, TX 76017 (682) 867-8000 Principal: Principal: Principal: Tiffany Benavides Stephanie Hawthorne Dr. Angela Smith Carter Junior High Gunn Junior High Nichols Junior High 701 Tharp St. 3000 S. Fielder Rd. 2201 Ascension Blvd. Arlington, TX 76010 Arlington, TX 76015 Arlington, TX 76006 (682) 867-1700 (682) 867-5400 (682) 867-2600 Principal: Principal: Principal: Claudia Morales-Herrera Dr. Matt Varnell Catherine Claiborne Ousley Junior High Shackelford Junior High Workman Junior High 950 S.E Parkway 2000 N. Fielder Rd. 701 E. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington, TX 76018 Arlington, TX 76012 Arlington, TX 76014 (682) 867-5700 (682) 867-3600 (682) 867-1200 Principal: Principal: Principal: Grayson Toperzer Jerod Zahn Jacquelyn McClendon Young Junior High 3200 Woodside Dr. Arlington, TX 76016 (682) 867-3400 Principal: Stacie Humbles 8 Foundation High School Program (FHSP) State of Texas and AISD Options for High School Graduation Requirements Requirements listed are for students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015, Cohort 2018, and thereafter. Foundation High School Program Foundation with Endorsement Foundation No Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement Arlington ISD Graduation Standard 26 Credits 26 Credits 22 Credits • English I • English I • English I • English II • English II • English II • English III • English III • English III • English IV (recommended) or • English IV (recommended) or • English IV (recommended) or English English English (4 Credits) an authorized advanced English (4 Credits) an authorized advanced English (4 Credits) an authorized advanced English course. course. course • Algebra I • Algebra I • Algebra I • Geometry • Geometry • Geometry • Algebra II • Two authorized credits in an • One authorized credit in an • Additional credit in any advanced math course. advanced math course. (4 Credits) (4 Credits) (3 Credits) Mathematics authorized advanced math Mathematics Mathematics course. • Biology • Biology • Biology • IPC, Chemistry or Physics • IPC, Chemistry or Physics • IPC, Chemistry or Physics • Two authorized credits in an • Two authorized credits in an • One authorized credit in an Science advanced science course. Science