Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

951601 AVID I/Communication
Applications
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite: Recommendation, Application,
Interview Required
Credit: 1 – 1.5
The AVID course is designed to prepare students for success in
postsecondary education. This is the beginning-level course which,
when combined with AVID 2, 3 and 4, will provide support and skill
development in areas specifically aligned with success in rigorous
courses in the foundation content areas and in preparing students for
success in college. Students in this course will also cover the
Communication Applications TEKS. At the end of the school year,
students will have the opportunity to receive a 0.5 credit for
Communication Applications through credit by exam. A
recommendation, application and interview are required. Students
must be accepted into the AVID program.
951701 AVID II The AVID course is designed to prepare students for success in
Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisite: AVID I or Recommendation,
Application, Interview Required
Credit: 1
postsecondary education. This course will provide support and skill
development in areas specifically aligned with success in rigorous
courses and in preparing students for success in college. A
recommendation, application and interview are required. Students
951801 AVID III
must be accepted into the AVID program.
Grade Placement: 11
Prerequisite: AVID II
Credit: 1
951901 AVID IV
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: AVID III
Credit: 1
952691 Library Aide (NO STATE
CREDIT, NO GPA)
Grade Placement: 10, 12
Prerequisite: Interview/selection
Credit: 0
952791 Office Aide (NO STATE
CREDIT, NO GPA)
Grade Placement: 10, 12
Prerequisite: Interview/selection
Credit: 0
952301
952391
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Student Senate
(Government &
Leadership)
Student Senate (NO
STATE CREDIT, NO GPA)
Prerequisite: Student body election
Credit: 952301: .5 – 1
952391: 0
Students will receive experiences in various aspects of the operation
of the library. A student may be an aide for a maximum of 2
semesters in four years.
Students will receive experience in various campus offices or
counselors’ offices. A student may be an aide for a maximum of 2
semesters in four years.
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of
leadership skills and an understanding of parliamentary procedure. A
weekly agenda is followed during which these skills are practiced in
planning and making decisions concerning numerous social and
service activities organized by this governing body. The class is
composed of twelve seniors and twelve junior representatives who
are elected to serve from their respective Student Councils. Students
can only earn 1 credit in 2 years.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.