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Graduation Requirements Quick Reference Guide
The following pages are an extract from the 2013 Course Selection Guide and serve as a quick reference guide for planning and pre-‐registration. Your Counselor is your best ally in this process and should be consulted if there are any questions or concerns. The documents listed below may also be found in the Student Guide to the Future. P. 49 Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
P. 50 Recommended High School Program (RHSP)
P. 51 Minimum High School Program (MHSP) for students with
Graduation Year of 2014 and after.
P. 52 Minimum High School Program (MHSP) for students with
Graduation Year of 2013.
P. 53 International Baccalaureate Program
P. 55 Graduation Worksheet for students with Graduation
Years of 2013 (Entering the 9th grade prior to 2010-‐
2011)
P. 56 Graduation Worksheet for students with Graduation
Years of 2014 and after (Entering the 9th grade in 2010-‐
2011 or after)
P. 57 Texas Achievement Plan (4-‐Year Plan)
Killeen ISD 2012-2013 Course Selection Guide 49
Dis t inguished Achievement Program (DAP)
Core Courses:English ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a fourth math course.(The fourth credit must be taken after successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take CTE courses that satisfy the fourth math requirement concurrently with Algebra II.) ......................................................................................................................................... 4Science to include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and an additional lab-based courseStudents entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take CTE courses that satisfy the fourth science requirement after successful completion of Biology and Chemistry concurrently with Physics. Any other fourth science course may be taken at any time.) ............................................................................................................................................................ 4World History, World Geography, US History, Government (1/2) and Economics (1/2) ....................................................... 4Foreign Language (Same language other than English) ..................................................................................................................... 3Fine Arts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1Physical Education ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Speech .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1/2
21 1/2 Credits
AND
Elective CreditsD Selected from State Board of Education approved courses as listed in Chapter 74 4 1/2 CreditsAND
Four of the following Advanced MeasuresD A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement examD A score of 4 or above on an International Baccalaureate examD A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech prep programsD Original research/project of professional quality as judged by a panel of professionals in the field conducted under the direction of mentor(s)D A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a: 1) Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, 2) as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board, or 3) as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Corporation. Total ........................................................................................................ 26 Credits
Grades 9-10-11-12
Killeen ISD 2012-2013 Course Selection Guide50
Core Courses:English ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a fourth math course. (Math Models, if chosen, must be taken before Algebra II. All other fourth credit choices must be taken after successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take CTE courses that satisfy the fourth math requirement concurrently with Algebra II.) ...........................4Science to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and an additional lab-based course (IPC, if chosen, must be taken before Chemistry and Physics. Students entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take CTE courses that satisfy the fourth science requirement after successful completion of Biology and Chemistry concurrently with Physics.) ...................................................................................................4World History, World Geography, US History, Government (1/2) and Economics (1/2) ..............................................................4Foreign Language (Same language other than English) ............................................................................................................................2Fine Arts ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................1Physical Education .............................................................................................................................................................................................1Speech ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1/2
20 1/2 Credits
AND
Elective Credits 5 1/2 CreditsD Selected from State Board of Education approved courses as listed in Chapter 74
Total ............................................................................................................26 Credits
Recommended High School P rogram (RHSP)
Grades 9-10-11-12
HOUSE BILL 1144-TEC 8.025(2001 Legis la t ive Sess ion)
Requires all 9th grade students to enter high school on the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) in 2004-2005
Killeen ISD 2012-2013 Course Selection Guide 51
Core Courses:
English ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Mathematics to include Algebra I & Geometry (Math Models, if chosen, must be taken before Algebra II) .................................................................................................................. 3 Science to include Biology and Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC) (May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC. Students entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take Principles of Technology to satisfy the physics requirement.) ........................................................................ 2** Social Studies to include US History (1) and US Government (1/2) (The final credit may be World History or World Geography) ....................................................................................................... 2 ½ Academic Elective (World History, World Geography or Science course) ....................................................................................... 1** Economics of Free Enterprise System ..................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 Fine Arts (Only required for 9th graders in 2010-2011 and later) ......................................................................................................... 1 Physical Education ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Speech ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1/2 15 1/2 Credits
** may substitute Chemistry or Physics for iPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic Elective credit.
Elective Credits ..................................................................................6 1/2 CreditsD selected from State Board of Education approved courses as listed in Chapter 74.
Total ...........................................................................................................22 Credits
Min imum High School P rogram (MHSP)
Grades 9-10 (Graduation Year of 2014 and after)
HOUSE BILL 1144-TEC 8.025(2001 Legis la t ive Sess ion)
Under HB 3, to graduate under the minimum high school program, students must have permission and must be agreed to in writing and signed by the student, parent/guardian, counselor, and a school administrator. In addition the student must:•beatleast16yearsofage•havecompleted2creditsrequiredforgraduationineachsubjectofthefoundationcurriculum;or•havefailedtobepromotedtothe10thgradeoneormoretimesasdeterminedbyKISD.
Note: Three math and two science courses are required on the minimum High School Program. The sequence of math courses may be Algebra i, geometry, Algebra ii or Algebra i, Algebra ii, geometry. : if math models is taken, it must precede Algebra ii.
Killeen ISD 2012-2013 Course Selection Guide52
Core Courses:English .................................................................................................................................................................................................................4Mathematics to include Algebra I & Geometry (Math Models, if chosen, must be taken before Algebra II) .................................................................................................................3Science to include Biology and Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC) (May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC. Students entering high school beginning in 2012-2013 are permitted to take Principles of Technology to satisfy the physics requirement.) .................................................................................................... 2**Social Studies to include US History (1) and US Government (1/2) (The final credit may be World History or World Geography) ....................................................................................................2 1/2Academic Elective (World History, World Geography or Science course) ....................................................................................... 1** Economics of Free Enterprise System ...................................................................................................................................................... 1/2Physical Education ............................................................................................................................................................................................1 Speech ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1/2
14 1/2 Credits
** may substitute Chemistry or Physics for iPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic Elective credit.
Elective Credits 7 1/2 CreditsD selected from State Board of Education approved courses as listed in Chapter 74 including innovative courses and JROTC
Total ...........................................................................................................22 Credits
Min imum High School P rogram (MHSP)
Grades 11-12 (Graduation year of 2013)
HOUSE BILL 1144-TEC 8.025(2001 Legis la t ive Sess ion)
Under HB 3, to graduate under the minimum high school program, students must have permission and must be agreed to in writing and signed by the student, parent/guardian, counselor, and a school administrator. In addition the student must:•beatleast16yearsofage•havecompleted2creditsrequiredforgraduationineachsubjectofthefoundationcurriculum;or•havefailedtobepromotedtothe10thgradeoneormoretimesasdeterminedbyKISD.
Note: Three math and two science courses are required on the minimum High School Program. The sequence of math courses may be Algebra i, geometry, Algebra ii or Algebra i, Algebra ii, geometry. : if math models is taken, it must precede Algebra ii.
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The CurriculumIB diploma candidates choose one subject from each of the fol-lowing groups and take an end-of-course examination in each selected course:
Group 1: Language A 1 ~ a study of the student’s native language, including the study of world literature
Group 2: Language B ~ a second modern or classical language *If student cannot complete 4 years of Language *IB ab initio is offered in the junior and senior year with 2 credits and an exam.
Group 3: Individuals and Societies ~ History, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Integrated Technology in a Global Society
Group 4: Experimental Sciences ~ Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies
Group 5: Mathematics ~ Mathematical Studies, Mathematical Methods, Higher Level Mathematics
Group 6: The Arts or Electives ~ Art/design, Theatre Arts, Music, a third modern language, a subject from Group 3, 4, or 5.
Higher Level (HL) Higher Level courses and exams are more academically strenuous. Courses always require two years of study.
Standard Level (SL) Standard level courses and exams are less academically strenuous. Courses require either one or two years of study.
The IB diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete:• ExternalexaminationsfromeachofthesixgroupsintheIB
curriculum• CAS(Creativity,ActionandService)~Atleast150hours
spent in a balance of projects involving Creativity, Action and Service to the school and community
• ExtendedEssay~Anessayof4,000wordsonanIBsubject,culmination of several months of independent research and analysis
• TheoryofKnowledge(TOK)~ThekeyelementintheIBeducation philosophy, TOK seeks to develop an approach to learning which transcends and unifies the academic subjects. Emphasis is placed on the role of language and thought in knowledge and on the development of students’ critical thinking skills. Students examine the grounds for moral, political, and aesthetic judgment, as they reflect on problems of knowledge and the nature of truth in the various disciplines.
Core Courses:English: Pre-AP English I & II/TAG HUMA 9/10 and IB English III & IV .........................................................................................4Math: Pre-AP Algebra I, Pre-AP Geometry, Pre-AP Algebra II, Pre-AP Pre-Calculus plus 1 IB Math course ....................... 4 (5)Science: Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Physics, plus 1 experimental science 4 (5)Social Studies: Pre-AP/AP World History, Pre-AP World Geography, History of the Americas (2 credits), Pre-AP/AP/Dual Gov’t (1/2) and Pre-AP/AP/Dual Economics (1/2) ..............................................................................................5Foreign Language: (3 credits in one language) plus 1IB Language B .....................................................................................................4Fine Arts plus IB Arts or IB Electives .............................................................................................................................................................2Physical Education ..............................................................................................................................................................................................1 Speech .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1/2Theory of Knowledge .........................................................................................................................................................................................1Audio Visual English Studies ............................................................................................................................................................................1Electives ................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
28 ½ Credits
Internat iona l Bacca laureate Program
Grades 9-10-11-12
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Student Name: _____________________________________ ID # _________________ Grade ____________
Graduation Worksheet(graduation Years of 2013)
tAKSlanguage Arts p math p Science p Social Studies p Key: p= .5 credit
Recommended High School Program - 26 creditsEnglish - 4 creditsEnglish I pp
English II pp
English III pp
English IV pp
Social Studies - 4 creditsWorld Geography pp
World History pp
U.S. History pp
Government p
Economics p
Foreign language - 2 credits___________________ pp
___________________ pp
math - 4 creditsAlgebra I pp
Geometry pp
Algebra II pp
___________________ pp
PE/Substitutes - 1 credit___________________ p___________________ pFine Art - 1 credit___________________ pp
Speech - .5 credit___________________ p
Science - 4 creditsBiology pp
Chemistry pp
Physics pp
___________________ pp
Electives - 5.5 credits___________________ pp
___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ p
Distinguished Achievement Program - 26 credits
Same as Recommended Plan (EXCEPTION-ELECTIVES) plus following:
Foreign language - 3rd credit ________________________ pp
Four Advanced measures (See DAP) _______ _______ _______ _______
Electives - 4.5 credits _______ pp_______ pp_______ pp_______ pp_______ p
English - 4 creditsEnglish I pp
English II pp
English III pp
English IV pp
Social Studies - 3 creditsWorld Geo/Hist pp
U.S. History pp
Government p
Economics p
math - 3 creditsAlgebra I pp
Geometry pp
___________________ pp
PE/Substitutes - 1 credit___________________ p___________________ p
Academic Elective - 1 credit___________________ pp
Speech - .5 credit___________________ p
Science - 2 creditsBiology pp
iPC** pp
** May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic Elective Credit.
Electives/others - 7.5 credits___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp___________________ pp ___________________ p
Minimum High School Program – 22 credits
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Student Name: _____________________________________ ID # _________________ Grade ____________
Graduation WorksheettAKS: Graduation years of 2014 and before: language Arts pmath pScience pSocial Studies p StAAr: Graduation years of 2015 and after:
English - 4 creditsEnglish I pp
English II pp
English III pp
English IV pp
Social Studies - 4 creditsWorld Geography pp
World History pp
U.S. History pp
Government p
Economics p
Foreign language - 2 credits___________________ pp
___________________ pp
math - 4 creditsAlgebra I pp
Geometry pp
Algebra II pp
___________________ pp
PE/Substitutes - 1 credit___________________ p___________________ pFine Art - 1 credit___________________ pp
Speech - .5 credit___________________ p
Science - 4 creditsBiology pp
Chemistry pp
Physics pp
___________________ pp
Electives - 5.5 credits___________________ pp
___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ p
Distinguished Achievement Program - 26 creditsSame as Recommended Plan (EXCEPTION-ELECTIVES) plus following:Foreign language - 3rd credit ________________________ pp
Four Advanced measures (See DAP) _______ _______ _______ _______
Electives - 4.5 credits _______ pp_______ pp_______ pp_______ pp_______ p
English - 4 creditsEnglish I pp
English II pp
English III pp
English IV pp
Social Studies - 3 creditsWorld Geo/Hist pp
U.S. History pp
Government p
Economics p
Fine Arts - 1 credit___________________ pp
math - 3 creditsAlgebra I pp
Geometry pp
___________________ pp
PE/Substitutes - 1 credit___________________ p___________________ p
Academic Elective - 1 credit___________________ pp
Speech - .5 credit___________________ p
Science - 2 creditsBiology pp
iPC** pp** May substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two courses as the Academic Elective Credit.
Electives/others - 6.5 credits___________________ pp
___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ pp ___________________ p
Minimum High School Program – 22 credits
ENGL I R W ENGL II R W ENGL III* R W
ALGB I GEOM I ALGB II*
BIOL CHEM PHYS
WHIST WGEO USHT
Recommended High School Program - 26 credits
* Students on rHSP must meet level ii - Satisfactory standards on ElA iii & Algebra ii * Students on dAP must meet level iii - Advanced standards on ElA iii & Algebra ii
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