COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Guide & Curriculum Handbook

 

2008 - 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

 

 

GRADUATION

PROGRAMS

 

RECOMMENDED

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

 

 

English

4

English I, II, III, IV

 

Same as Recommended Plan

 

Math

 

3

Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

(4) - Students entering 9th grade fall of 2007

 

Same as Recommended Plan

 

 

Science

 

3

One credit from: Biology, AP Biology

 

Two credits from : *Integrated Physics and Chemistry

     *Chemistry, AP Chemistry

*Physics

(4) - Students entering 9th grade fall of 2007

 

 

Same as Recommended Plan

 

 

 

 

(4) - IPC not allowed

 

Social Studies

 

4

World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government/Economics

 

Same as Recommended Plan

Physical Education

1.5

Including Foundations of Personal Fitness or equivalent

 

Same as Recommended Plan

 

Health

.5

Or one credit of Health Science Technology

 

 

Same as Recommended Plan

Foreign Language

2

Same language

3

Same language

Fine Arts

1

Art, Band, Choir, Theater, Dance

 

Same as Recommended Plan

Speech

.5

Communication Applications

 

Same as Recommended Plan

Technology Applications

 

1

 

Same as Recommended Plan

 

Electives

3.5

(2.5 must be state approved courses)

 

2.5

(1.5 must be state approved courses)

TOTAL

 

24

(26) -Students entering 9th grade fall of 2007

 

Same as Recommended Plan and complete additional requirements

 

 

Minimum Degree Plan – 24 credits

English                                   4 credits                                 Health                                    .5 credit

Math                                      3 credits                                 Foreign Language                1 credit

Science                                 3 credits                                 Fine Arts                               1 credit

Social Studies                       4 credits                                 Technology App.                                1 credit

Physical Education              1.5 credits                              Electives                                4.5 credits

Speech                                   .5 credit

 

Distinguished Achievement Program additional requirements and (4) measures

Additional requirements – three years of the same foreign language

Additional measures (4)-

1 -            Score of a three or above on the The College Board Advanced Placement Exam -

                1 per exam

2-             Original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field or conducted under               the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate panel and related to the required       curriculum – maximum of 2

3-             A score on the PSAT that qualifies the student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher from National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program   of the College Board, or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for           Outstanding Black American Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation –      maximum of 1

4-             Grade of 3.0 (80) or higher in a CBISD approved dual credit college course or tech-prep       articulated course – 1 per course

               

Students entering 9th grade if the fall of 2007

The State Board of Education has approved changes in the Recommended High School and Distinguished Achievement Program graduation plans that increase the number of credits needed for graduation to 26 and require students to earn four credits in math and science. The increased math and science requirements reflect changes that require (4x4) four credits in the core subjects of math, science, social studies, and English.

 

English

ESL maybe substituted for English I and II for students with limited English proficiency.

 

Math

All students are required to take three years of math at Columbia High School, students taking Algebra I before 9th grade will be required to complete three years of math in high school. Algebra I taken before 9th grade will count as 1 of the 4 math credits needed for students entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2007.

 

Physical Education

Students can substitute fall semester of Band I-IV, Cheerleading, Dance, Drill Team, Athletics, state approved private programs, or two credit Career and Technology Education courses.

 

 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

 

 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The school counselors provide students and parents information regarding academic programs to prepare for higher education and career choices.  See policy EIF.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and universities and is administered by the College Board.  It allows high school students to undertake college-level academic learning in AP courses and gives them the opportunity to show that they have mastered the advanced material by taking the AP Exams.  Students may receive credit, advanced placement, or both from thousands of colleges and universities that participate in the program.

For students, AP can

·         Provide college credits for courses and exams successfully completed in high school

·         Motivate them to attempt more challenging courses in high school and college

·         Develop, in a high school environment, the study skills and habits they will need in college

·         Reduce college costs and time to obtain a college degree

·         Count as “measures” toward a Distinguished Achievement high school graduation plan, if a “3.0” or higher is scored

Students can prepare for AP courses by beginning with Pre-AP (Honors) courses as underclassmen. 

 

AWARDING OF CREDIT

Credit for a semester course shall be awarded on the basis of the semester average.  A student must earn a grade of 70 or higher to receive credit for a semester course.  Credit for a full-year course shall be awarded if the student’s combined average of the two semesters is 70 or higher, even if the student failed one of the semesters.  Credit for an individual semester shall be earned by a student who earns a passing grade for one semester and the combined grade for the two semesters is lower than 70. In this circumstance, the student shall be required to retake only the semester in which the failing grade was earned.   In order to receive credit in any course, the student must be present 90% of the time that the class meets (state law). 

 

CLASS RANKING AND GRADE POINTS

Grade point averages shall be computed at the end of the sophomore year, junior year, the end of the first semester of the senior year, and at the end of the second semester of the senior year.  The valedictorian, salutatorian, and top ten percent shall be determined after the end of the fifth six-weeks of the senior year and prior to Awards Night and Graduation.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian – The senior student with the highest scholastic grade point average shall be honored as Valedictorian and the senior student with the second highest scholastic average shall be designated as Salutatorian.  In order to be designated as Valedictorian or Salutatorian, a student must have been enrolled in the District school a minimum of two years immediately preceding the time final rank (end of fifth six-weeks grading period) is calculated.  No early graduate will displace a four year honor graduate.

Honor Graduates - The top five percent by rank of the graduating class shall graduate Summa Cum Laude, the next five percent Magna Cum Laude, and the third five percent Cum Laude.  The final ranking shall be calculated for transcript purposes after graduation.

Grade Points

The grade point weights (multipliers) are: AP grades, 1.10; Pre-AP, 1.10; college level dual credit, 1.10; regular credits, 1.0.

Class rank and grade point average (GPA) shall be calculated using all credits earned in coursework in grades 9-12 with the following exceptions:

·         Local credit courses

·         High school courses taken prior to 9th grade

·         Any course in which the TEKS have been modified

·         Courses designated as pass/fail

·         Credit by examination

·         Correspondence courses

·         PLATO credit recovery

 

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

The district will allow resident students to earn units of credit in grades 11-12 by taking correspondence courses from an approved institution. Students may earn a maximum of 2 credits through correspondence and may be enrolled in only one correspondence course at a time.  In order to receive credit toward graduation a written request must be made to the counselor for principal’s approval prior to enrollment. Students will incur any expense in registering for a correspondence course.

 

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

In all instances, the district will determine whether an opportunity for credit by exam will be offered.

If a Student Has Taken the Course- A student who has received prior instruction in a course or subject but failed to receive credit for it may be permitted to earn credit by passing an examination on the essential knowledge and skills defined for that course or subject.  To receive credit, a student must score at least 70 on the exam.  The attendance review committee may allow a student with excessive absences to receive credit for a course by passing an exam.  A student may not use this exam, however, to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.   (EEJA)  If a Student Has Not Taken the Course- A student will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has no prior instruction.  CHS shall provide at least three days between July 1 and December 31 and three days between January 1 and June 30 annually for examinations for acceleration.  Contact your grade level counselor for further information and specific testing dates.  A student will earn credit with a passing score of at least 90 on the exam.  If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or parent) must register with the principal.  Applications for Credit by Exam are available in the Guidance Office.  Note:  These courses receive credit but do not receive grade points and are not used in calculating class rank or honor roll.  STUDENTS MUST SEE THEIR COUNSELOR FOR AN APPLICATION FORM WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PRINCIPAL FOR APPROVAL.  ALL CREDIT BY EXAM TESTING MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL.

 

DUAL CREDIT COURSES/CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

The Concurrent Enrollment / Dual Credit Concept

Dual credit courses are college courses that meet or exceed the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills requirements for Texas public schools. High school students may concurrently enroll in Brazosport College with the permission of their high school principal or counselor and the college counselor. Students are encouraged to participate in the Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Program. Once a student has completed the sophomore year, met minimum passing standards on the TAKS test, and is classified as a junior, he/she is eligible to take a Texas Success Initiative approved test (TSI), either the THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) test or COMPASS test before registering for college classes.  Interested students may receive more information in the counselor’s office.

 

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM

Specific testing and screening to identify gifted and talented (GT) students in CBISD occurs prior to high school. However, parents may request that their child be considered for screening and placement in the gifted and talented program at any time.  To help to increase growth in the special creative, intellectual, and problem-solving abilities of gifted and talented students, they are encouraged to participate in the AP program offered at Columbia High School. Entrance or exit of the GT program is determined by a GT committee.  For further information, please contact the school counselors.

 

GRADE CLASSIFICATION

After the ninth grade, students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.  All students are classified at the beginning of the school year and the classification remains the same for the entire school year.  Exception:  Students who will fulfill graduation requirements either as early graduates or fourth year students who started the year with less than 18 credits will be evaluated at mid-term and may be moved to senior grade roll at that time.

Credits needed for:

Grade Placement                                     UIL Eligibility                                  School Requirement                   

10th                                                              5                                                                6                                                       

11th                                                              10                                                            12                                                       

12th                                                              15                                                            18                                                                      

 

Columbia High students are classified on the following criteria:

                                Freshman -           promotion from eighth grade

Sophomore -         6 credits and second year in high school and must have received one credit in each of the academic core areas of math, science, social studies, and English                                                                                                                       

                                Junior -                 12 credits and third year in high school                                          

Senior -                 18 credits and fourth year in high school.

 

 

 

GRADUATION

Requirements for a Diploma - To receive a high school diploma from the District, a student must successfully complete the required number of credits and pass a statewide exit-level exam.  The grade 11 exit-level test, required for students in grade 11,  covers English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and require knowledge of Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, English III, and early American and United States History. A student who was does not pass the exit-level assessment will have additional opportunities to take the test.  Any student who was in grade 9 or higher on January 1, 2001 is eligible to graduate under the former TAAS exam.

Coursework Completion

A certificate of coursework completion will not be issued to a senior student who successfully completes state and local requirements for graduation, but fails to perform satisfactorily on the exit-level tests.

 

Students with Disabilities

Upon the recommendation of the admission, review, and dismissal committee, a student with disabilities may be permitted to graduate under the provision of his or her individualized education program (IEP).

•      Graduation Requirements and Awarding of Credit - All information pertaining to these topics can be found in the Academic Catalog and/or course-offering sheet available in the guidance office.

•      Early Graduation - For the purpose of class rank a student must be classified as a senior (18+ credits and fourth year of high school) at the beginning of the school year to be considered a member of the graduating class.  Class rank and honor graduate status will be determined by ranking the grades of the students who are members of the graduating class.  To qualify as a 3-year graduate, parents must write a letter of request and have a conference with a counselor.  Any student who graduates ahead of his/her high school entry class will have his/her class rank determined by matching his/her grade point average to a member of the current graduating class.  Early graduates will be assigned the same rank as the member of the graduating class to which his/her average is mathematically the closest to the fifth decimal place.  If the early graduate’s grade average matches an honor graduate, he/she will also be considered an honor graduate and will be recognized as such.  Early graduates may not initially be on senior grade roll but will be added to the senior grade roll when graduation status and paperwork have been finalized.  Students who wish to graduate early should file an early graduation request in the counselor’s office.  This form is available in the counselor’s office and is to be completed and returned prior to the beginning of the junior or third year of high school.  Principal approval is required.  No three year graduate will displace a 4 year honor graduate.

•       Honor Graduates - The student with the highest scholastic grade point average will be honored as Valedictorian, and the student with the second highest scholastic average will be designated as Salutatorian.  In order to be designated as Valedictorian or Salutatorian, a student must be enrolled in Columbia High School a minimum of two years immediately preceding the time of final rank (end of fifth six weeks) is established.  The top 5% by rank of the graduating class will graduate Summa Cum Laude, the next 5% Magna Cum Laude, and the third 5% Cum Laude.  Final ranking is established for transcript purposes after graduation.

 

Mid-term Graduation - Students having the required credits may graduate at mid-term of their senior year.  Mid-term graduates may participate in Baccalaureate and graduation, and may attend the prom and Project Graduation.

 

Senior Information on Graduation Policy - No student will be permitted to take part in commencement ceremonies unless all graduation requirements have been completed (required number of credits are earned and TAKS Exit Level Exam is performed satisfactorily).  Students completing graduation requirements after graduation ceremonies have been conducted may receive diplomas at the principal’s office during working hours.  These students may not participate in subsequent graduation exercises.

·         Graduation Ceremony - Commencement is the highlight of a successful educational experience, and it should be dignified and exemplify good taste and manners.  It is a happy, as well as a serious event.  Families come together to witness their children commencing adult life.  Participation in the graduation ceremony is not required.  Students who choose to participate in the ceremony are also choosing to conduct themselves in a dignified, respectable manner that is appropriate to the occasion.  Students who cannot dress and act appropriately will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Actions that distract from or disrupt the ceremony will not be allowed. If in the opinion of the administration, student behavior is not appropriate for the occasion, the ceremony may be terminated and diplomas mailed to graduates. Participation in the graduation ceremony may also be denied if a student is in In-School Suspension (ISS), Alternative School (AEC), or exhibits unruly or disruptive behavior near the end of school which would warrant placement in ISS or AEC for the behavior. (See Student Code of Conduct)

  • Graduation Expenses – Because students and parents will incur expenses in order to participate in the traditions of graduation-such as the purchase of invitations, senior ring, cap and gown, and senior picture-both student and parent should monitor progress toward completion of all requirements for graduation.  The expenses often are incurred in the junior year or first semester of the senior year.

 

INDIVIDUAL PLANNING GUIDE

To help you plan and track your academic progress, the counselors have created the graduation checklist/four year plan form that appears on the following pages, to be used as the Columbia High School Individual Planning System for tracking and planning academic progress. 

Below are some suggestions for using these graduation checklists/ planning forms.

1.  Track current progress:

·         Study the summary of the graduation programs listed at the bottom of the form.  (You will find more detailed information about them on the previous pages.)

·         In the middle of the form, list the courses previously completed.

·         Place a check at the top of the form for credit received in each semester.

(All courses that are specifically required by name are indicated in the checklist. Space has been provided to write in the name of courses where choices are available.)

2.  Plan future coursework:

·         Study requirements for the desired graduation program.

·         In the middle of the form, list the courses planned for each year.

 (Be sure to study the information in the academic catalog on courses and programs offered.)

3.  Update your progress each semester and revise future course plans.

4.  Your counselors may use this form in advising you of courses you should take to complete graduation requirements and to prepare for possible careers in the future.

Additional copies of these forms are available from your counselors.  Keep tracking and planning your way to success!

 

 

LOCAL CREDIT COURSES

Local credit will be awarded for Columbia High School courses that are not state approved electives, as well as for any transferred out-of-district or out-of-state credit earned in courses for which the state of Texas has no equivalent course.  Students are limited to one local credit that will count toward graduation requirements. LOCAL CREDIT COURSES WILL NOT RECEIVE GRADE POINTS.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

*All electives taken to meet the state graduation requirements must be selected from state approved

courses.  Any electives that are NOT state approved are labeled as local credit in the course description and on the student’s academic achievement record (transcript).

*All students are required to schedule a minimum of 7 classes.  A senior may apply for an abbreviated schedule if he/she has enough credits to graduate.  Approved seniors must be enrolled in 5 classes each semester. NOTE:  Approved dual or concurrent credit courses count toward the total course load.

*High school courses taken on the junior high level will be awarded high school credit, but will not receive grade points.   STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALGEBRA I CREDIT FROM JUNIOR HIGH MUST RECEIVE 3 ADDITIONAL MATH CREDITS WHILE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL.

*As required by Title VI and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Amended Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is not the policy of Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities.

*Students may substitute certain physical activities for 1 ½ required credits of physical education. Substitutes are marching band, cheerleading, dance and drill team during the fall semester, athletics, and three hour block vocational gainful employment units.  Students may earn no more than two units of credit in physical education that count toward state graduation requirements. Any additional physical education credit will count as local credit only.

Only 1 local credit may count toward graduation requirements.

 

 

SCHEDULES / SCHEDULING

Course selections should be carefully considered to ensure the most accurate class schedule possible.  Consideration must be given as to the specific requirements of the graduation plan that is being followed and to future plans regarding college, career, and personal goals.  Course selections are binding and should be discussed with your parents and teachers.  Schedules are based on student requests from spring pre-registration.

Abbreviated Schedules - All students are expected to carry a full load of classes or the equivalent of 7 classes per semester. Abbreviated schedules or the equivalent of 5 classes are available to students with senior standing on a limited basis. Abbreviated schedules are based on state attendance accounting requirements and district policy. Students must apply for the privilege, must receive approval from the principal, must have their schedule officially changed, and are not eligible if they have poor attendance, tardy or discipline records.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

 

 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

 

All schedule changes must be approved by the principal.

A student may request a schedule change if he/she meets the following requirements:

·   The change is requested within the first 5 school days of the  semester

·   Space is available in the desired course

·   Parent grants permission

·   Counselor reviews graduation plan

·   Principal approves schedule change

Students are responsible for completing all work/assignments missed prior to enrollment of the new course.

 

Consequences of Schedule Change - After the first week of each semester, no schedule changes will be made and the student must remain in the course he/she is enrolled in until the minimum requirements of that course are completed.  Requests for schedule changes due to extenuating circumstances must be reviewed by the counselor and approved by the principal.  Course offerings and staffing are based on student requests from the previous spring registration; this means that there are generally no courses that are open at semester for a student to enter.  If a schedule change is needed for the spring semester, the request should be made by December prior to the beginning of the second semester.  The counselor will automatically make changes necessitated by credits earned in junior high, credit-by-exam, correspondence course, dual credit/concurrent education, and/or summer school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The District provides special programs for gifted and talented students, homeless students, bilingual students, migrant students, students with limited English proficiency, dyslexic students and students with disabilities.  The coordinator of special programs can answer questions about eligibility requirements, as well as programs and services offered in the District or by other organizations.  A student or parent with questions about these programs should contact Lynn Grell-Boethel, 345.5147, ext. 1110.

 

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 of 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 his or her rights if the parent disagrees 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 Person:    Lynn Grell-Boethel, 345.5147, ext. 1110

 

 

TECH PREP PROGRAM

 

The Tech Prep Program is a cooperative agreement between Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District and Brazosport College allowing high school students from Columbia High School to take two years of specialized high school courses followed by two years at Brazosport College.

To be eligible to participate in Columbia High School's Tech Prep Program students must:

  • adhere to all Brazosport College admissions policies and procedures for the Tech Prep Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL COURSE LISTING  2008-2009

 

            COURSE                                                                               GRADE                                         CREDIT

 

             

              ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

 

ENGLISH I                                                                                   9                                                      1

ENGLISH I – Honors                                                                   9                                                      1

ENGLISH II                                                                                  10                                                    1

ENGLISH II – Honors                                                                  10                                                    1

ENGLISH III                                                                                11                                                    1

ENGLISH III – AP                                                                       11                                                    1

ENGLISH IV                                                                                12                                                    1

 ESL I – III   (English as a Second Language)                        9-11                                                  1

COMMUNICATIONS I – IV                                                     9-12                                                 1

ENGLISH IV – Dual Credit                                         

 

 

LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES

 

PEER TUTORING                                                                        11-12                                               ½ - 1

PEER ASSISTANCE LEADERSHIP I, II                                     11-12                                               ½ - 1

LEADERSHIP I, II                                                                         10-12                                               ½ - 1

COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS                                     9-12                                                 ½

DEBATE I, II, III                                                                           9-12                                                 1

JOURNALISM                                                                              9-12                                                 1

ADV. NEWSPAPER I, II, III                                                         10-12                                               1

ADV. YEARBOOK I, II, III                                                          10-12                                               1

HUMANITIES                                                                              11-12                                               1

HUMANITIES – Dual Credit                                                       

SPEECH – Dual Credit

 

 

 

MATHEMATICS

 

ALGEBRA I                                                                                   9                                                      1

GEOMETRY                                                                                 9-11                                                 1

GEOMETRY – Honors                                                                 9-11                                                 1

ALGEBRA II                                                                                 10-12                                               1

ALGEBRA II – Honors                                                                 10-12                                               1

MATH MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS                                11-12                                               1

PRE-CALCULUS                                                                          11-12                                               1

PRE-CALCULUS – Honors                                                          11-12                                               1

CALCULUS – AP                                                                          12                                                    1

APPLIED MATH I – IV                                                               9-12                                                 1

COLLEGE ALGEBRA – Dual Credit

TRIGONOMETRY – Dual Credit

 

 

 

SCIENCE

 

INTEGRATED PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY                              9-10                                                 1

INTEGRATED PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY - Honors               9-10                                                 1

BIOLOGY                                                                                      9-10                                                 1             BIOLOGY – Honors                                                                                                       9-10                                                 1

CHEMISTRY                                                                                 10-11                                               1

CHEMISTRY – Honors                                                                 10-11                                               1

PHYSICS                                                                                        11-12                                               1

PHYSICS – Honors                                                                        11-12                                               1

AQUATIC SCIENCE                                                                    11-12                                               1

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS                                                  11-12                                               1

AP BIOLOGY                                                                                12                                                    1

AP CHEMISTRY                                                                          12                                                    1

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT                                             12                                                    ½

CHEMISTRY – Dual Credit

 

 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY                                                               9-12                                                 1

WORLD GEOGRAPHY – Honors                                               9-12                                                 1

WORLD HISTORY                                                                       10                                                    1

WORLD HISTORY – Honors                                                       10                                                    1

US HISTORY                                                                                 11                                                    1

US HISTORY – Honors                                                                 11                                                    1

US GOVERNMENT                                                                     11-12                                               ½

US GOVERNMENT – AP                                                            11-12                                               ½

ECONOMICS-FREE ENTERPRISE                                            11-12                                               ½

ECONOMICS-FREE ENTERPRISE – AP                                   11-12                                               ½

PSYCHOLOGY                                                                             11-12                                               ½

SOCIOLOGY                                                                                 11-12                                               ½ 

US HISTORY – Dual Credit

GOVERNMENT – Dual Credit

PSYCHOLOGY – Dual Credit

 

 

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

 

SPANISH I                                                                                     9-12                                                 1

SPANISH II                                                                                    9-12                                                 1

SPANISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS (I,II)                                   9-12                                                 2

SPANISH III – Honors                                                                  10-12                                               1

SPANISH IV – Honors                                                                  11-12                                               1

FRENCH I                                                                                      9-12                                                 1

FRENCH II                                                                                    10-12                                               1

FRENCH III – Honors                                                                   11-12                                               1

GERMAN I                                                                                    9-12                                                 1

GERMAN II                                                                                  10-12                                               1

GERMAN III – Honors                                                                 10-12                                               1

 

 

 

FINE ARTS

 

ART I, II, III                                                                                   9-12                                                 1

ART IV – DRAWING                                                                   11-12                                               1

ART IV – PAINTING                                                                   11-12                                               1

BAND I, II, III, IV                                                                         9-12                                                 1

APPLIED MUSIC I,II                                                                   9-12                                                 1

JAZZ BAND I, II, III, IV                                                              9-12                                                 ½ -1

INST. ENSEMBLE I, II, III, IV                                                     9-12                                                 1

MUSIC THEORY - AP                                                                 10-12                                               1

MUSIC HISTORY                                                                         10-12                                               1

CHORAL MUSIC I, II, III, IV                                                      9-12                                                 1

DANCE I, II, III, IV                                                                       9-12                                                 1

THEATRE ARTS I, II, III, IV                                                       9-12                                                 1

 

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - HEALTH

 

FOUNDATIONS of PERSONAL FITNESS                                9-12                                                 ½

PHYSICAL EDUCATION                                                            9-12                                                 ½-1

AEROBICS I – III                                                                          9-12                                                 ½-1

ATHLETICS                                                                                  9-12                                                 ½-1

DRILL TEAM                                                                               9-12                                                 ½-1

ADAPTIVE PE                                                                              9-12                                                 ½-1

HEALTH                                                                                        9-12                                                 ½

 

 

 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

 

INTRO WORLD AG SCIENCE TECH                                        9-12                                                 ½

APPLIED AG SCIENCE & TECH                                               9-12                                                 ½

AG COMMUNICATIONS                                                          10-12                                               ½

AG METAL FABRICATION TECH                                          10-12                                               ½

AG STRUCTURES TECH                                                            11-12                                               ½

ANIMAL SCIENCE                                                                      11-12                                               ½

EQUINE SCIENCE                                                                        11-12                                               ½

FOOD TECH                                                                                 10-12                                               ½

HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT                         10-12                                               ½

INTRO AG MECHANICS                                                           10-12                                               ½

INTRO HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE                                       11-12                                               ½

PERSONAL SKILS DEV. IN AG                                                 10-12                                               ½

WILDLIFE AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT                                                 11-12                                               ½

 

 

 

BUSINESS EDUCATION

 

INTRO TO BUSINESS                                                                 9-12                                                 ½

KEYBOARDING                                                                          9-11                                                 ½

RECORDKEEPING                                                                      9-10                                                 ½

ACCOUNTING I                                                                          11-12                                               1

BANKING FINANCIAL SYSTEMS                                           11-12                                               ½

BUSINESS LAW                                                                            11-12                                               ½

BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS                                                10-12                                               ½

BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I, II      9-12                                                 1

BUSINESS IMAGE MANAGEMENT and MULTIMEDIA     10-12                                               1

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMING                                 10-12                                               ½ - 2

DIVERSIFIED CAREER PREP I, II                                             11-12                                               3

 

 

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

 

BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I, II      9-12                                                 1

BUSINESS IMAGE MANAGEMENT and MULTIMEDIA     10-12                                               1

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS                                                   9-12                                                 1

COMPUTER MULTIMEDIA and ANIMATION TECH          10-12                                               1

COMPUTER SCIENCE I, II                                                         9-12                                                 1

DESKTOP PUBLISHING                                                             9-12                                                 1

DIGITAL GRAPHICS and ANIMATION                                  9-12                                                 1

MULTIMEDIA                                                                             9-12                                                 1

WEB MASTERING - Technology Communication Art/Design   9-12                                                 1

TECH APP INDEPENDENT STUDY                                         10-12                                               ½-1

TELECOMMUNICATION & NETWORK                                10-12                                               1

VIDEO TECHNOLOGY                                                               9-12                                                 1

 

 

HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

 

INTRO HEALTH SCIENCE TECH                                             10-12                                               ½

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY                                                      9-12                                                 ½

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS           10-12                                              1

HEALTH SCIENCE TECH I                                                        10-12                                               2

HEALTH SCIENCE TECH II                                                       11-12                                               3

HEALTH SCIENCE TECH III                                                      11-12                                               2

 

 

 

 

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

 

PERSONAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT                          9-12                                                 1

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIFE                                            10-12                                               ½

INTERIOR DESIGN                                                                     9-12                                                 ½

NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE                                          10-12                                               ½

CHILD DEVELOPMENT                                                             10-12                                               ½

PREPARATION FOR PARENTING                                          10-12                                               ½

CONSUMER and FAMILY ECONOMICS                                 10-12                                               ½

 

 

 

 

TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION – BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I, II                                         11-12                                               2

INTRO TO PROCESS TECHNOLOGY                                      11-12                                               1

SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT                                     11-12                                               1

PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION I                                            11-12                                               1

PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION II                                           11-12                                               1

WELDING I, II                                                                              11-12                                               2

 

 

 

ADVANCED TECHNICAL CREDIT (TECH PREP) - The following courses receive articulation credit:

 

BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I, II

ACCOUNTING I

BUSINESS IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND MULTIMEDIA

BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ME, II

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE INTERNET

 

 

 

                               ADDITIONAL COURSES

 

STUDENT TRANSITIONING (BCJJAEP)                                9-12                                                 1/2

PLATO (CREDIT RECOVERY)                                                  9-12

VAC I, II                                                                                         9-12                                                 1

VAC-OJT                                                                                       9-12                                                 1

DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM                             9-12                                                 1

LIFE SKILLS                                                                                  9-12                                                 1

SCHOOL SERVICE                                                                       12                                                    1

NO REQUEST                                                                               12