NORTH EAST ISD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG

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1 Robert E Lee HS Douglas MacArthur HS Winston Churchill HS International School of the Americas NORTH EAST ISD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG Theodore Roosevelt HS James Madison HS Ronald Reagan HS Lady Bird Johnson HS Updated 2/11/15

2 In accordance with Title VI-Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX-Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1992, the North East Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Important Information 1 Schedule Changes and Dropping A Course 1 Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Courses 2-3 Advanced Course Offerings 4 Student Expectations for Advanced Level Courses 5 NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT 6 Dual Credit Courses 7 Career and Technical Education Career Clusters 8 High School Math Courses with State and District Prerequisites 9 Mathematics Course Agreement Without Recommended Prerequisites 10 NEISD Mathematics Course Sequence Pathways 11 Options for Fourth Year of Math and Science 12 Specific Information for Students Entering 9 th Grade in Specific Information for Students Entering 9 th Grade in Specific Information for Students Entering 9 th Grade in and Thereafter Promotion Standards and Class Rank Overview Steps to Complete the Course Selection Sheet 30 Senior Early Release Information 31 NEISD Course Descriptions 32 Athletics-Physical Education Equivalent Course Numbers 33 Career & Technical Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Alamo Academies Course Descriptions Career & Technical Architecture and Construction Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Business Management & Administration Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Career Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Education & Training Cluster Course Descriptions 53 Career & Technical Finance Cluster Course Descriptions 54 Career & Technical Health Science Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Hospitality & Tourism Cluster Course Descriptions 58 Career & Technical Human Services Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Information Technology Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Manufacturing Cluster Course Descriptions 67 Career & Technical Marketing Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Cluster Course Descriptions Career & Technical Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster Course Descriptions 73 Communications Course Descriptions English Course Descriptions English for Speakers of Other Languages Course Descriptions 79 English Language Arts Electives Course Descriptions Fine Arts - Choral Music Course Descriptions Fine Arts Dance Course Descriptions Fine Arts Instrumental Music Course Descriptions Fine Arts Theatre Arts Course Descriptions Fine Arts Visual Arts Course Descriptions

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS continued Foreign Language American Sign Language Course Descriptions 102 Foreign Language Chinese Course Descriptions Foreign Language Exploratory Course Descriptions 105 Foreign Language French Course Descriptions Foreign Language German Course Descriptions Foreign Language Japanese Course Descriptions Foreign Language Latin Course Descriptions Foreign Language Spanish Course Descriptions Health Course Descriptions 117 Journalism Course Descriptions Magnet Program North East School of the Arts Course Descriptions Mathematics Course Descriptions Other Electives Course Descriptions Other Electives JROTC Course Descriptions Other Electives Peer Assistance Leadership and Service Course Descriptions 134 Other Electives Student Council Course Descriptions 135 Physical Education Course Descriptions Reading Course Descriptions 138 Science Course Descriptions Social Studies Course Descriptions Special Education Course Descriptions Technology Applications Course Descriptions Alphabetical Index by Course Title

5 TO THE STUDENTS INTRODUCTION Students: This Course Catalog is provided to help you select the courses you will take in the school year. The basic requirements for your high school education include certain required subjects and elective courses that balance your graduation program and complement your cultural interests and college/career/posthigh school plans. Passing end-of-course (EOC) exams are required for graduation. EOC courses must be taken as a first priority. Since NEISD offers many course options, you are encouraged to maximize your academic potential by enrolling in rigorous and challenging courses to best prepare you for graduation and post-high school endeavors. TO THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS (future references to parents in this document includes guardians) Parents: You have an important role in helping your student make decisions regarding high school course selections. You are urged to familiarize yourself with this Course Catalog so that you can help make important decisions. If you have any questions, please contact teachers, counselors or administrators at the school who will be available to discuss specific concerns with you. Please note the Texas Education Agency (TEA) may provide updates to rules and regulations regarding course requirements of state-approved courses. As future rule changes may impact the content in this catalog, course requirements and/or recommendations are subject to change. Please seek guidance from your counselor should you have any questions regarding the most current course requirements. REGISTRATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION The development of a student's class schedule is a serious and time-consuming process. Once a class schedule is formulated, the student is expected to follow that schedule. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the registration process of their students. Students are also reminded that the master schedule is built, faculty and staff are hired, and room assignments are made based on student choices! Schedules should NOT be changed after courses have been selected and entered into the computer. Alternate courses listed should be carefully selected as they may be used if a scheduling conflict occurs. Athletes should carefully consider their course options as NCAA has requirements for academic credit that may impact college participation and scholarships. For students who entered high school in 2012 and 2013, the TEA defines three graduation programs for students: Distinguished Achievement Program, Recommended High School Program and Minimum High School Program. In NEISD, these students automatically default to the Recommended High School Program. Students wishing to select the Minimum High School Program must meet with a counselor. Students should consider one of the Career Clusters which they currently plan to follow to assist in selecting courses. For students who enter high school in 2014 and thereafter, the TEA defines three graduation programs: Foundation High School Program, Foundation High School Program with Endorsements, and the Distinguished Level of Achievement. SCHEDULE CHANGES SCHEDULE CHANGES AND DROPPING A COURSE After May 1, students and parents will receive a list of the courses selected during the course selection process for final consideration. Should a schedule change for the school year be necessary, a course change request should be submitted in writing, including the reasons for needing the change and must include a parent's signature. Course change requests must be submitted by June 4, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. to the Counseling Office at your high school campus. Changes may NOT be considered after Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. unless a student fails a summer school class or attends summer school/summer credit recovery and gains credit for a course selected for the school year. In addition, EOC exam remediation and success on summer retests will be considered. DROPPING A COURSE Students and parents should give careful consideration in choosing courses since changes will not be granted after June 4, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. 1

6 Please note: WD is assigned as a result of the student s request to withdraw from a course after the first four calendar weeks of a course. WD as a semester average is calculated as a 0 for the purpose of class rank. All schedule changes are to be completed by the first four calendar weeks of a course, and no student should withdraw from a course after the first four calendar weeks of a course. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Since most students are following a college-preparatory plan, they should consult requirements of specific colleges before making course selections, paying particular attention to foreign language, science and mathematics requirements. Colleges that have large numbers of applicants will often use rigorous course schedules as selection criteria even if their catalog states a lesser minimum requirement. PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PLEASE SEE COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR GRADE PLACEMENT The recommendations provided in this catalog for grade placement offer the greatest possibility for student success. A student s cohort is the group of students who entered the ninth grade in the same year. Students within the same cohort will all follow the same rules regarding allowable course choices and course sequencing. NEISD offers Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses to all students in grades 9-12 using an open enrollment policy. These courses offer an enrichment of the regular curriculum taught through a variety of strategies. These courses are intended to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses (explained below). While Pre-AP courses are rigorous, they are not college-level courses. Only courses that lead to an Advanced Placement (AP) course may be termed Pre-AP. Any student may enroll in Pre-AP courses, and students are strongly encouraged to take as many Pre-AP courses as possible, as long as the student and the parents are willing to commit to the program. When making the decision to take Pre-AP courses, consider the demands of academic and extracurricular involvement. Students who choose to enroll in one or more of the Pre-AP courses must complete an NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT, and submit the completed form as directed by the campus. Students enrolled in Pre-AP, AP and/or G/T courses may have a required summer reading assignment. Please refer to your campus webpage for the updated summer reading assignment after May 1. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES PLEASE SEE COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR GRADE PLACEMENT The recommendations provided in this catalog for grade placement offer the greatest possibility for student success. A student s cohort is the group of students who entered the ninth grade in the same year. Students within the same cohort will all follow the same rules regarding allowable course choices and course sequencing. NEISD offers open enrollment in all AP courses to students in the third and fourth year cohorts who are typically, but not always, juniors and seniors by grade level. Accordingly, students in the third and fourth cohort may take as many AP courses as they wish. Students in the first and second year cohorts, who are typically freshmen and sophomores by grade level, may only receive a total of two credits from AP courses cumulatively for that two-year period. If a student is classified as a junior or senior at grade level but belongs to the first or second year cohort, the student is still subject to the two-credit maximum applicable to students in the first and second year cohorts. These courses are extremely rigorous as they are college-level courses which follow a college curriculum approved by the College Board. Students taking these courses are encouraged to take the AP exams offered in the spring. These exams have additional fees paid by the students. Students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam may be awarded college credit. Students should research colleges/universities regarding their specific policy for awarding credit for AP scores. 2

7 When making the decision to take AP courses, consider the demands of academic and extracurricular involvement. AP courses are exceptionally demanding on students time outside of the regular school day. Enrolling in one AP course is the equivalent of signing up for 3-4 college hours. Students who choose to enroll in an AP course must complete an NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT and submit the completed form as directed by the campus. Students enrolled in Pre-AP, AP and/or G/T courses may have a required summer reading assignment. Please refer to your campus webpage for the updated summer reading assignment after May 1. ADVANCED LEVEL, ADVANCED STUDIES AND HONORS COURSES PLEASE SEE COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR GRADE PLACEMENT The recommendations provided in this catalog for grade placement offer the greatest possibility for student success. A student s cohort is the group of students who entered the ninth grade in the same year. Students within the same cohort will all follow the same rules regarding allowable course choices and course sequencing. These classes are not deemed as Pre-AP or AP courses because the courses are not tested by the College Board. The curriculum is rigorous and should be treated similarly to Pre-AP or AP courses. These courses may receive weighted credit equivalent to Pre-AP courses. Students who choose to enroll in one or more of these courses must complete an NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT and submit the completed form as directed by the campus. 3

8 ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS IN NEISD FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASS RANK, REFER TO THE NEISD GUIDANCE WEBSITE Types of Dual Credit Explanation Credit Awarded Eligibility Other Considerations Academic Dual Credit (DC) Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) Dual Credit Most academic dual credit courses will be accepted at 2-year colleges and 4-year universities. Courses that cover all high school TEKS as well as equivalent college curriculum Courses that allow students to earn high school and college credit concurrently Most WECM dual credit courses will be accepted at 2-year colleges. Career Technical courses that cover all high school TEKS as well as equivalent college curriculum at the specific 2-year college awarding credit Courses that allow students to earn high school and 2-year college credit concurrently High school graduation credit is awarded based on student performance. Most academic dual credits linked to a Texas college common course number will transfer to any Texas public college or university. College credit is awarded at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students must request a college transcript in order for college credits to be evaluated and/or awarded at a college or university. High school graduation credit is awarded based on student performance. Most WECM credits linked to a 2-year college common course number will transfer to the college offering that course. College credit is awarded at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students must request a college transcript in order for college credits to be evaluated and/or awarded at a 2-year college. Students must qualify for admission to the college or university and register by the deadline. Students must officially be classified as eleventh or twelfth graders. Students may not take more than two dual credit courses per semester. Dual credit courses can only be taught by high school teachers who also qualify as adjunct faculty (master s degree with at least 18 hours in the content area) at the college or university with which the district has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Students are awarded the grade earned from the college as a letter grade using the District letter equivalent for the actual numerical grade received. (Policy EHDD Local): o = A o = B o = C o 69 0 = F WECM courses can only be taught by high school teachers who also qualify as adjunct faculty (bachelor s degree or master s degree) at the college or university with which the district has established an MOU. Students are awarded the grade earned from the college as a letter grade using the District letter equivalent for the actual numerical grade received. (Policy EHDD Local): o = A o = B o = C o 69 0 = F 4

9 STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES Advanced Level/Gifted & Talented/Pre-Advanced Placement/Advanced Placement courses challenge and enrich motivated students to expand their education beyond the typical high school program. Pre-AP coursework develops advanced skills and content background to prepare students for college-level work in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and on the Advanced Placement exams. Gifted & Talented Programs (G/T) require special admission and also incorporate the Pre-AP/AP strategies and curriculum. Advanced level courses such as upper-level languages, Anatomy and Physiology, etc., while not specifically labeled Advanced Placement, offer rigorous curricula that prepare students for college. Success requires the student s commitment to the expectations of the Advanced Level Course program(s). Students will be expected to: Analyze, synthesize and manipulate knowledge and skills; think critically Budget time effectively and efficiently; develop successful study skills Commit to a daily academic action plan; attend tutoring regularly if needed. Come to school early and/or stay late in order to attend tutoring Engage in technology-assisted research and/or communications; increase advanced content area vocabulary; build portfolios if applicable Utilize community and industry as resources in research projects if applicable Sign the agreement supporting the Advanced/GT/Pre-AP/AP programs and expectations. PLACEMENT REVIEW: The teacher may recommend that a student be changed into a regular class if that student is encountering great difficulty with the rigorous course content. The teacher will expect a positive attitude about scholarship and assignments. Any recommended level change would take place within the first nine calendar weeks or at the end of the first semester. A parent-teacher-counselor communication is required prior to withdrawal from the course. Students must also have attended tutoring with the teacher on a regular basis. HONOR CODE: All students will be expected to do their own work and exhibit academic honesty. TEST PARTICIPATION: Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exams at the end of the year for all enrolled AP courses. The district may provide a reduced fee for these tests when funding is available. It is critical that students consult their individual college choices for acceptance of AP credit. SUCCESS REQUIRES SUPPORT FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS: STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS. STUDENT: I agree to organize my time and effort to successfully complete the rigorous work in the course(s). I have read the course description(s) and agree to the college preparatory or college-level requirements of the class(es). I understand that I may need to regularly attend before and/or after school tutoring. PARENT(S): I understand the rigorous course requirements and agree to help my son/daughter organize study time in support of class assignments and requirements. I will notify the teacher immediately of any concern I have relating to the Advanced/GT/Pre-AP/AP class(es). I understand that my son/daughter may need to regularly attend tutoring. TEACHER(S): The teacher will conduct the course(s) at a college preparatory pace appropriate to the grade level or at a college level for AP courses as approved by the College Board and NEISD curricula. Students and parents will be notified in a timely fashion if student work and/or assessments are unsatisfactory. The teacher will be available for tutoring. The student may enroll in any Pre-AP, Advanced Level, or AP course(s) provided the student and parent agree to the commitment on the NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT. G/T courses require a special admission process, but still require signatures on this form. Students are encouraged to take as many rigorous courses as are appropriate. Please consider carefully the time and academic requirements for both academic and extracurricular commitments. In order to continue in an Advanced Level Course, students and parents must sign the following NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT and return the signed agreement to the teacher. 5

10 NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT Student s Name (print): STUDENT COMMITMENT: I have read the Student Expectations for Advanced Level Courses in the NEISD Course Catalog, and I am aware of the time and effort required for this advanced level course. I understand and agree to the following conditions for taking an advanced level course: A. I agree to organize my time and effort to successfully complete the rigorous work in the course. I have read the course description and agree to the college preparatory or college-level requirements of the class. I understand that I may need to regularly attend before and/or after school tutoring. B. My parents and I have discussed and understand the rigorous course requirements. They have agreed to help me organize my study time in support of my class assignments and out-of-school requirements. We will notify the teacher immediately of any concern they have relating to my advanced level class. We understand that an advanced level course will require a significant amount of time and effort, and that I may need to regularly attend tutoring. C. I understand that my teacher will conduct the course at a college preparatory pace appropriate to the grade level or at a college-level for an AP course as approved by the College Board and NEISD curricula. I understand that I can monitor my daily progress through the Student Portal, and my parents can monitor my progress through the Parent Portal. My teacher will be available for tutoring. D. I understand that my teacher and/or parent may request that I be placed into a regular class if I am encountering great difficulty with the rigorous course content. Any recommended move would take place within the first nine calendar weeks or at the end of the first semester. If I need to withdraw from the course, a parent-teacher-counselor communication is required prior to withdrawal. I must also have attended tutoring with my teacher on a regular basis. E. I will be expected to do my own work and exhibit academic honesty. F. I am strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam at the end of year for all enrolled AP courses. I understand that I will be assessed a fee for each AP exam I choose to take. It is critical that I research my specific college/university requirements for what tests and scores they accept for AP credit. G. I agree to commit to the advanced level course listed at the top of this agreement, and I agree to the conditions on this form. I understand I am encouraged to take as many rigorous courses as are appropriate. I have carefully considered the time and academic requirements for both academic and extracurricular commitments before I sign this agreement. My signature on this NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT serves as my commitment to follow the conditions outlined above: Student s Signature: I approve and agree to support my child taking this advanced level course: Parent s/guardian s Signature: Date Returned to Teacher: 6

11 DUAL CREDIT COURSES Dual Credit courses allow students to earn college credit while in high school. These courses fulfill high school course requirements, appear on the high school transcript, and are used in calculating grade point averages. These courses are taught by NEISD teachers through the Alamo Colleges, usually through San Antonio College (SAC), St. Philip s College, and Palo Alto College. Potential Dual Credit courses cover all high school TEKS as well as equivalent curricula for the accompanying two-year college courses. Many AP courses are also Dual Credit, allowing the students to pursue both options for college credit and for advanced measures for the Distinguished Achievement Program (applicable to those students entering ninth grade prior to ). Dual Credit courses are free of charge to the students. Students must be eleventh or twelfth graders and may take no more than two Dual Credit courses per semester. The college credit is awarded through the Alamo Colleges, not through NEISD; therefore, the STUDENT must request that a college transcript be sent from one of the Alamo Colleges to the college/university that the student will attend for the college credit to be evaluated and the college credit(s) awarded. It is the student s responsibility to contact any other higher education institution regarding acceptance of these credits. Students must: Obtain the Apply Texas and the appropriate Dual Credit Handbooks from the Counseling Office Apply to appropriate college(s) in the Alamo Colleges system by the deadline Take a qualifying exam (TSI, SAT, ACT or 10 th grade PSAT scores for selected courses) and submit scores, and Submit the required documents by the deadline date Below are courses currently offered for Academic Dual Credit at each designated Alamo Colleges campus. Approval of the courses offered in school year is contingent upon adjunct professor approval of the participating college. Final approval must come from the Alamo Colleges system; courses are not finalized until the beginning of the school year. Not all Dual Credit courses are taught at every campus because specific criteria must be met by the faculty teaching the courses. NEISD reserves the right to cancel at any time a potential dual credit course for any reason (adjunct faculty availability, lack of an agreement with college, curriculum alignment, etc.). Dual Credit Course Academic, CTE, or Academic/CTE Alamo College American Sign Language Academic San Antonio College Anatomy and Physiology Academic/CTE San Antonio College Biology AP Academic San Antonio College Calculus A/B AP Academic San Antonio College Calculus B/C AP Academic San Antonio College Child Guidance CTE San Antonio College College Algebra Academic San Antonio College English IV AP Academic San Antonio College Instructional Practices in Education and Training Academic/CTE San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academic/CTE San Antonio College Practicum in Education and Training CTE San Antonio College Pre-Calculus Pre-AP Academic San Antonio College Spanish IV Pre-AP Academic San Antonio College Spanish Language AP Academic San Antonio College Spanish Literature AP Academic San Antonio College Statistics AP Academic San Antonio College Theatre Arts III Academic San Antonio College Theatre Arts IV Academic San Antonio College US History AP Academic San Antonio College Automotive Technology CTE St. Philip s College Advanced Automotive Technology CTE St. Philip s College Business Information Management I CTE St. Philip s College Business Information Management II CTE St. Philip s College Advanced Animal Science Academic/CTE Palo Alto College Floral Design CTE Palo Alto College 7

12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER CLUSTERS As students plan for their futures, they should consider which career pathway or cluster they wish to explore while in high school. The Texas Education Agency through the Achieve Texas program recommends the following career clusters that students may choose as a career path that will lead to post-secondary decisions. The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels. Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services. Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. Building Linkages in IT Occupations Framework: For Entry Level, Technical, and Professional Careers Related to the Design, Development, Support and Management of Hardware, Software, Multimedia, and Systems Integration Services. Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering. Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance. 8

13 HS Math Courses with State and District Prerequisites December 2014 Mathematics consists of different topic strands that are interconnected and involve ideas accumulated over time to build a deeper level of understanding. The pathway of courses students take should lead them to increased depths of knowledge about the topics as they see ideas build and connect with others. The intent of the state requiring four credits of math for graduation is to encourage students to remain in math each year of their high school career, advancing to a more rigorous level of math study at each level. The state provides some guidance on course prerequisites but encourages the district to offer a more focused road map for students. Students are strongly encouraged to follow the NEISD recommended prerequisites to ensure their studies are connected with previous levels and provide appropriate focus at successive levels to meet the rigor level of the standards for each course, and ultimately end-of-course, exit level, and college readiness examinations. State Articulated Prerequisites NEISD Recommended Prerequisites HS Math Course Name Recommended Prerequisite Prerequisite Algebra I 8 th Grade math Successful completion of K 8 math standards Geometry Algebra I Algebra I Algebra II Algebra I Algebra I, Geometry Precalculus Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Math Models with Applications Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Algebra I (must be taken before Algebra II) Geometry & Algebra II Algebra I (must be taken before Algebra II) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Independent Study- Differential Equations Independent Study in Math Geometry & Algebra II Independent Study History of Math & Number Theory Statistics Algebra I Algebra I AP Statistics Geometry & Algebra II Geometry & Algebra II AP Calculus AB Precalculus Precalculus AP Calculus BC Precalculus Precalculus College Algebra Algebra II Algebra II A minimum of 1 credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster Math Apps in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Precalculus & Teacher Recommendation Algebra II & Teacher Recommendation A minimum of 1 credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster Engineering Mathematics Algebra II Algebra II Statistics and Risk Management Accounting I, Algebra II Accounting I, Algebra II AP Computer Science A Accounting I, Algebra II Computer Science Pre-AP Algebra I, Geometry, Math Transitions Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Math Credit Advanced Math Credit To learn the mathematics required for today s world, students need adequate time to study and learn mathematics in school. Every student should study mathematics every year through high school, progressing to a more advanced level each year. All students need to be engaged in learning challenging mathematics for at least one hour a day at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. NCTM Position 9

14 North East ISD Mathematics Course Agreement without Recommended Prerequisites Mathematics consists of different topic strands that are interconnected and involve ideas accumulated over time to build a deeper level of understanding. The pathway of courses students take should lead them to increased depths of knowledge about the topics as they see ideas build and connect with others. The intent of the state requiring four credits of math for graduation is to encourage students to remain in math each year of their high school career, advancing to a more rigorous level of math study at each level. The state provides some guidance on course prerequisites but encourages the district to offer a more focused road map for students. Students are strongly encouraged to follow the NEISD recommended prerequisites to ensure their studies are connected with previous levels and provide appropriate focus at successive levels to meet the rigor level of the standards for each course, and ultimately end-of-course, exit level, and college readiness examinations. If a student elects to follow a math course sequence outside of the NEISD recommended prerequisite pathway for math, a parent, teacher, counselor, and student communication is required prior to enrollment in the course. In addition, this agreement form needs to be signed by both student and parent. SUCCESS REQUIRES SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS: STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS. STUDENT: I agree to organize my time and effort to successfully complete the math course(s) being selected. I have read the course description(s) and agree to the requirements of the class(es). I understand that I may need to regularly attend before and/or after school tutoring. PARENT(S): I understand the course requirements and agree to help my son/daughter organize study time in support of class assignments and requirements. I will notify the teacher immediately of any concern I have relating to the selected math course(s). I understand that my son/daughter may need to regularly attend tutoring. TEACHER(S): The teacher will conduct the course(s) appropriate to the TEKS from the state and NEISD curriculum. Students and parents will be notified in a timely fashion if student work and/or assessments are unsatisfactory. The teacher will be available for tutoring. The course(s) listed below are ones to which the student and parent agree to commit. The student and parent(s) agree to the commitment on this form. Students are encouraged to take courses appropriate for their graduation plan. Please consider carefully the time and academic requirements. I understand the NEISD recommended prerequisite pathway for math. The course(s) selected outside of the pathway is/are: Student signature Parent/Guardian signature Date Date 10

15 NEISD Mathematics Course Sequence Pathways Grade Level Pathway A Pathway B Pathway C Pathway D 8 Math 8 Math 8 Math 8 Algebra I Pre-AP / GT Pre-AP 9 Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Pre-AP / GT Pre-AP 10 Geometry 11 Algebra 2 Or Statistics Geometry & Math Models Algebra 2 Or Statistics Geometry Math Models Algebra 2 Pre-AP / GT Pre-AP Precalculus Pre-AP 12 Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Or Precalculus Or Math Transitions Or College Algebra Or AP Statistics Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Or Precalculus Or Math Transitions Or College Algebra Or AP Statistics Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB Or AP Calculus BC Or AP Statistics Or College Algebra 11

16 Options for Fourth Year of Math and Science For Students Who Entered High School in 2012 and in 2013 Confirmed for Math: R: D: Confirmed for Science: R: D: Algebra II (after taking Math Models) X AP Biology X X AP Computer Science (CTE) X AP Chemistry X X Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (if taken before Algebra II) (CTE) X AP Environmental Science X X Engineering Mathematics (CTE) X X AP Physics B X X Statistics and Risk Management (CTE) X AP Physics C (calculus-based) X X Advanced Quantitative Reasoning X X Environmental Systems X X Precalculus X X Earth & Space Science X X AP Calculus AB X X Aquatic Science X X AP Calculus BC X X Astronomy X X AP Statistics X X Anatomy & Physiology (CTE) X X College Algebra X X Advanced Animal Science (CTE) X X Independent Study* X X Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) X X Engineering Design & Problem Solving X X Scientific Research and Design (CTE) X X Principles of Technology (CTE) X Medical Microbiology (CTE -.5 credit) X X Pathophysiology (CTE -.5 credit) X X Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) X X Food Science (CTE) X X Forensic Science (CTE) X X R Recommended High School Program D Distinguished Achievement Program CTE Career and Technical Education * Independent Study courses include linear algebra, differential equations, number theory, discrete math and history of math 12

17 STUDENTS ENTERING 9 TH GRADE IN

18 NEISD Students Entering 9 th Grade in the School Year Courses Minimum Recommended Distinguished English Language Arts 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits 4 credits 4 credits Science 2 credits* 4 credits 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits* 4 credits 4 credits Languages other than English None 2 credits 3 credits Physical Education (Including Foundations of Personal Fitness as part of Healthy Lifestyles course) 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit Health Education (Healthy Lifestyles course).5 credit.5 credit.5 credit Speech.5 credit.5 credit.5 credit Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit Electives 6 credits 5 credits 4 credits Academic Elective* (science or social studies) 1 credit None None Total Students who entered High School prior to may opt to complete the requirements of the Foundation High School Program as permitted by House Bill (HB) 5, passed by the 83 rd Texas Legislature. Please see your counselor for specific requirements. Updated 11/11/14 14

19 NEISD Students Entering 9 th Grade in the School Year The default program for ALL NEISD students is the Recommended Program. Any student considering graduation on the Minimum Program must see a counselor. A waiver acknowledging understanding of the Minimum Program must be signed. Courses Minimum Recommended Distinguished*** English Language Arts English I, II, III, and IV are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only. English I, II, III, and IV are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only (as specified by TEA). English I, II, III, and IV are required. Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I SOL and English II SOL for English I and II only (as specified by TEA). Mathematics Three credits are required. The three credits must include Algebra I and Geometry. Four credits are required. Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II are required courses. The fourth credit must be a stateapproved math credit. If Math Models is chosen as a fourth math, it must be completed prior to Algebra II. Four credits are required. Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II are required courses. The fourth credit must be a stateapproved math credit and must have an Algebra II prerequisite. Science **Two credits must consist of Biology and IPC. A student may substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must take the second of these two courses as the academic elective. A student entering 9 th grade in may take Principles of Technology to satisfy the Physics requirement if Physics and Chemistry are taken instead of IPC. Four credits are required: Biology or Biology AP; Chemistry or Chemistry AP; Physics, Principles of Technology or Physics AP. If IPC is chosen as a fourth science, it must be completed prior to Chemistry and Physics. Four credits are required. The four credits must include Biology, Chemistry and Physics. IPC and Principles of Technology will not count as the 4 th required science credit for the DAP. Social Studies **Three credits must consist of World History or World Geography, United States History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise). Four credits are required and must include World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise). Four credits are required and must include World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics (free enterprise). Languages other than English None Two credits of the same language are required. Exploratory Language and Culture courses do not meet the foreign language requirement. Three credits of the same language are required. Exploratory Language and Culture courses do not meet the foreign language requirement. Physical Education (Including Foundations of Personal Fitness as part of Healthy Lifestyles course) One credit is required. One-half credit is integrated as part of the required Healthy Lifestyles course. The additional onehalf credit may be earned through PE, Athletics, JROTC, Marching Band, Dance Team, Drill Team, Cheerleading, Pep Squad or an approved physical activity program conducted on or off campus. One credit is required. One-half credit is integrated as part of the required Healthy Lifestyles course. The additional onehalf credit may be earned through PE, Athletics, JROTC, Marching Band, Dance Team, Drill Team, Cheerleading, Pep Squad or an approved physical activity program conducted on or off campus. One credit is required. One-half credit is integrated as part of the required Healthy Lifestyles course. The additional one-half credit may be earned through PE, Athletics, JROTC, Marching Band, Dance Team, Drill Team, Cheerleading, Pep Squad or an approved physical activity program conducted on or off campus. Health Education (Healthy Lifestyles course) One-half credit is required and is satisfied by the NEISD course Healthy Lifestyles. NO SUBSTITUTION. One-half credit is required and is satisfied by the NEISD course Healthy Lifestyles. NO SUBSTITUTION. One-half credit is required and is satisfied by the NEISD course Healthy Lifestyles. NO SUBSTITUTION. Speech One-half credit is required. One-half credit is required. One-half credit is required. Fine Arts One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of art, music, theatre arts or dance. One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of art, music, theatre arts or dance. One credit is required and may be selected from courses in the areas of art, music, theatre arts or dance. Electives Six credits are required. Five credits are required Four credits are required. Academic Elective** (science or social studies) One credit consisting of World History or World Geography, or an approved science course (see Science above). None None ***To graduate on the Distinguished Achievement Program, four advanced measures are required. These include national recognition on the PSAT (one measure maximum); original research/project (2 measures maximum); performance on AP exams or grades in college credit courses (4 measures maximum). SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. Updated 11/11/14 15

20 NAME: (Print) Last First Middle Graduation Year Current Grade NORTH EAST ISD HIGH SCHOOL FOUR-YEAR PLAN for Students entering 9 th grade in 2012 NEISD GRADUATION PROGRAM: Recommended High School Program Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous course of study possible, including Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses. 9 th Grade Credit 10 th Grade Credit 11 th Grade Credit 12 th Grade Credit English I 1English II English III English IV Math Math Math Math Science Science Science Science World Geography World History U.S. History Government and Economics Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits Check off these requirements as you enter them on your plan: HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (Highly recommended for 9 th grade) (1 CREDIT) FOREIGN LANGUAGE (1 CREDIT) FOREIGN LANGUAGE (1 CREDIT) FINE ARTS (1 CREDIT) SPEECH (Communication Applications or Professional Communications) (1/2 CREDIT) PE OR SUBSTITUTION (1/2 CREDIT) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DAP FOREIGN LANGUAGE (1 CREDIT) Verify that all graduation requirements have been scheduled. Units of Credit: 1 semester class = ½ unit of credit each semester; 2 semesters or full-year classes = 1 unit of credit. Career Clusters (please select one) Agriculture Architecture, Construction & Manufacturing Arts, Communications & Information Technology Business, Marketing & Finance Health Science Hospitality, Education & Human Services Law, Government & Public Administration Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Automotive and Transportation Undecided Anticipated Career/Occupation: Post High School Plan please select one: 4-year College/University Community/Junior College Trade/Technical School Military Workforce The Four-Year Plan is to be reviewed and revised annually. The counselor and student should initial after each review. 9 th on Counselor: Student: 10 th on Counselor: Student: 11 th on Counselor: Student: Revised 11/11/14 16

21 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED 9 TH GRADE IN English: 4 credits are required; English I, English II, English III and English IV. 2. Mathematics: 4 credits are required. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II are required. The fourth credit may be chosen from the list of state-approved math courses. Please refer to the list of math courses in this catalog. If Math Models is chosen as a fourth math, it must be completed prior to Algebra II. 3. Science: 4 credits are required. Biology or Biology AP is required. Chemistry or Chemistry AP is required. Physics, Principles of Technology or Physics AP is required. A fourth science credit is required. The additional credit may be IPC if successfully completed prior to Chemistry and Physics. A student entering 9 th grade in may take Principles of Technology to satisfy the Physics requirement if Physics and Chemistry are taken instead of IPC. IPC and Principles of Technology cannot be used for the Distinguished Achievement Program. Please refer to the list of science courses in this catalog. 4. Social Studies: 4 credits are required. World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government (.5 credit), and Economics (.5 credit) are required. 5. P. E. and P. E. substitutions: 1 credit is required. a. Healthy Lifestyles is required. This NEISD-required course awards.5 credit for Health Education and.5 credit for Foundations of Personal Fitness (P.E.). There are no substitutions or waivers for this course. All students entering 9 th grade in 2010, in 2011 and in 2012 must pass the Healthy Lifestyles course. b. The additional.5 credit necessary to fulfill the P.E. requirement may be earned by taking a P.E. course or by taking a P.E. substitution. c. No more than 4 substitutions may be earned through any combination of allowable substitutions. i. The substitution activities of athletics and private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs may be awarded up to 4 P. E. credits toward graduation,.5 for the required physical education credit and 3.5 additional P. E. credits as electives. ii. The substitution activities of JROTC I, drill team, dance team, pep squad, cheerleading and marching band may be awarded one P.E. substitution credit toward graduation that may satisfy the remaining.5 credit of the physical education requirement. 6. Fine Arts: 1 credit is required. Students may choose from the following: Art, Music, Theater Arts or Dance. Journalism, Debate and Communication Applications courses do NOT fulfill the Fine Arts requirement. 7. Communication Applications (Speech):.5 credit is required. Students may also take Professional Communications to satisfy this requirement. 8. Health Education:.5 credit is required. The.5 requirement is satisfied by the NEISD-required Healthy Lifestyles course. There are no waivers or substitutions for this course. 9. Foreign Languages: 2 credits of the same Foreign Language are required. 3 credits of the same Foreign Language are required for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). 10. Electives: Consult the course descriptions in this catalog to choose electives. The Recommended High School Program requires 5 credits. The Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) requires 4 credits. 11. General Guidelines: a. Both the Recommended High School Program and the Distinguished Achievement Program require a total of 26 credits. b. All Pre-AP, AP and G/T courses require an NEISD ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE AGREEMENT. c. Course selections may be entered through parent portal but must be validated by the student s counselor. 17