2021 2022 SCHOOL YEAR COURSE REQUEST GUIDE Purpose

2021 – 2022 SCHOOL YEAR COURSE REQUEST GUIDE

Purpose for course requests • Each year students complete the course request process to inform the school of the courses they wish to take each year. • Course requests provide the school with information on the interest of student from one year to the next to assist with future program planning. • Course requests are essential in the school building a master schedule that benefits all students. PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

TEA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Course English Mathematics Social Studies US Government Economics Science STAAR EOC Credits 4 4 3. 5. 5 4 Course Health Physical Education Foreign Language (LOTE) Fine Arts Electives Credits. 5 1 2 1 5. 5 Algebra I, Biology, English II, U. S. History PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

TEA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AREA CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADE SUGGESTIONS TH TH TH 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 TH GRADE ENGLISH English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 MATH Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Science W Geography W History US History Gov’t/Econ SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES All courses have Pre-AP and AP options Courses in English and Math must be taken in order or simutaneously PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

TEA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENDORSEMENTS AREA COURSE OPTIONS STEM Math, Science Business/Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Design and Multimedia Arts, Digital Communication Marketing and Sales, Distribution and Logistics AJ ROTC English, Social Studies, Fine Arts Credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement under the foundation program PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

CTE Pathways All students are expected to complete no less than three consecutive years in chosen area. AREA 9 TH GRADE 10 TH GRADE 11 TH GRADE 12 TH GRADE Video Production Prin Arts A/V Production 1 A/V Production 2 Prac of A/V Production Commercial Photography Prin Arts A/V Digital Media Comm Photography 1 Comm Photography 2 Distribution & Logistics Prin of Dist Management of Systems Logistics Prac of Distribution Real Estate Prin of Bus Virtual Business/ Web Communications Not Available for this school year Music Production Prin Arts A/V Professional and Web Communications Dig Audio Tech 1 Dig Audio Tech 2 Broadcasting Prin Arts A/V Professional and Web Communications Dig Audio Tech 1 Dig Audio Tech 2 NOTES Only 9 th and 10 th grade classes can be taken as stand-alone electives Students may only change pathways after 9 th grade year PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

Barbara Jordan Career Center (BJCC) programs 10 th grade students who meet qualifications may apply to participate in the Barbara Jordan Career Center. Students who are accepted will spend the morning or afternoon of the school day taking classes on the BJCC campus. Students will also take their 11 th and 12 th grade math and science classes on the BJCC campus. CERTIFICATES Automotive Technology Child Development Construction Technology Cosmetology Culinary Government and Diplomacy Health Science Marketing Process Technology Welding PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

INTERVENTION COURSES COURSE GR NOTES College Study Skills 9 th Focus on high school requirements, math and engish. College Skills 10 th Focus on PSAT prep and Mircrosoft certification College Transitions 11 th & 12 th Focus on SAT and TSI prep COED Health 11 th & 12 th STAAR REV 9 th – 12 th Required for STAAR Retesters Teen Police Services 10 th - 12 th AVID 9 th – 12 th Requires application process Robotics 9 th – 12 th Requires approval of robotics sponsor Grad Lab 9 th – 12 th PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION

TEA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED ELECTIVE COURSES AREA Physical education (PE) Foreign Language Fine Arts Health COURSE OPTIONS Foundation fo Physical Fitness, AJROTC, Marching Band, Athletics Spanish 1, Spanish 2 Art 1, Music Theory 1, Band 1, Theatre Arts 1 Coed Health PRIDE, EXCELLENCE, TRADITION