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Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

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B. Diplomas are not awarded to students who pass the General Education Development (GED)<br />

exams, unless they complete the requirements of one (1) of the graduation programs and pass the<br />

exit-level TAKS.<br />

2.20.IIISeals to Indicate Completion of Various Academic Programs<br />

At least one (1) of the graduation seals adopted by the State Board of Education to indicate<br />

completion of a graduation program must be affixed to each student’s Academic Achievement<br />

Record in the upper right-hand corner to indicate which of the academic programs the student<br />

completed as outlined in 19 TAC § 74.14(d).<br />

2.21 Graduation Plans and Requirements<br />

Texas Education Law TEC 28.025(b), requires that Grade 9 students be enrolled in courses necessary to<br />

complete the curriculum requirements identified by the State Board for the Recommended or Advanced<br />

High School program (see Distinguished Achievement Program) unless the student, his/her<br />

parent/guardian, and a school counselor or school administrator agree that the student should be permitted<br />

to take courses under the minimum High School program. Documentation of the meeting to change the<br />

graduation program is required.<br />

<strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Worth</strong> <strong>ISD</strong> and Texas State High School Graduation Program Requirements for<br />

Students Entering Grade 9 in 2011-<strong>2012</strong> in School Year and Thereafter<br />

Bolded cells and bolded subject titles highlight changes in the number of credits required<br />

Curriculum Minimum Recommended<br />

English Language Arts<br />

Mathematics<br />

Social Studies<br />

Economics<br />

Science<br />

Academic Elective<br />

4 Credits<br />

3 Credits<br />

2.5 Credits<br />

4 Credits<br />

4 Credits<br />

3.5 Credits<br />

Distinguished<br />

Achievement*<br />

4 Credits<br />

4 Credits<br />

3.5 Credits<br />

.5 Credit .5 Credit .5 Credit<br />

2 Credits<br />

1 Credit<br />

World History or<br />

4 Credits<br />

Not Applicable<br />

4 Credits<br />

Not Applicable<br />

12-13 SY <strong>Bulletin</strong> Number <strong>One</strong> 35 Revised: 10/9/<strong>2012</strong>

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