Lamar CISD - District Information - Lamar Consolidated ISD

course 

selection 

catalog 

2009-2010 

Celebrating Excellence In Education 

Lamar CISD

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 

3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 832-223-0000 


Lamar CISD 

This publication includes course selections 

for all Lamar CISD students in grades six through 

twelve. 

This format is designed to show the “big 

picture” of LCISD’s course offerings throughout 

the secondary grades to students and parents. 

Effective course planning is no longer a oneyear-at-a-time 

proposition. As graduation 

requirements increase, students are encouraged 

to work with their parents and counselor to 

develop a six-year plan to ensure that they 

earn the credits necessary for high school 

graduation. For your convenience in finding 

information, a table of contents is provided. 

To help you understand exactly what you will 

need to graduate, your counselor will provide 

you with special information in addition to 

this guide. Questions about planning the high 

school schedule should be referred to the 

counselor. The State Board of Education may 

make revisions in the law, which will result in 

changes to this guide. 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Michael Richard, President 

Jack Christiana, Vice President • Sam Hopkins, Secretary 

Kathy Hynson, Richard McCarter, Julie Thompson, Jesse Torres 

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 

Dr. Thomas Randle 

SECONDARY PRINCIPALS 

Foster High School – Gene Tomas.................................................................832-223-3800 

Lamar Consolidated High School – Walter Bevers.........................................832-223-3000 

Terry High School – Vera Wehring..................................................................832-223-3400 

Briscoe Junior High School – Mike Semmler..................................................832-223-4000 

George Junior High School – Kelly Waters.....................................................832-223-3600 

Lamar Junior High School – Victoria Bedo.....................................................832-223-3200 

Navarro Middle School – Frances Hester.......................................................832-223-3700 

Wertheimer Middle School – Irma Nurre .......................................................832-223-4100 

Wessendorff Middle School – Diana Freudensprung.....................................832-223-3300 

Educational opportunities are offered by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability. The Lamar CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, 

religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing access to benefits of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Executive Director of Human Resources has been designated as coordinator to educational services, 

activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as 

amended; Title IX; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title II coordinator for compliance with these legal requirements. 

El Distrito Consolidado Independiente de la Escuela Lamar provee oportunidades educacionales sin consideración a raza, color, religión, origin nacional, sexo o inhabilidades. La Escuela Lamar CISD no descrimina a base 

de raza, religión, color, origin nacional, sexo, o inhabilidad al proveer acceso a beneficios del Acto de Americanos con Inhabilidades. El Director Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos ha sido designado coordinador para servicios 

educacionales, actividades, y programas, incluyendo programas vocacionales, de acuerdo con el Títuo V, del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como se emienda en el Título V, del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como se 

amienda en el Título IX de las Emiendas Educacionales de 1972; Sección 504 de Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, como se emienda; Título IX; Sección 504 del Acto de Americanos con Inhabilidades (ADA) y Título II Coordinador 

para complacencia con estos requisitos legales.

Table of Contents 

Graduate Profile................................................... 4 

High School Overview 

Your High School Years.........................................................4 

Planning Your Schedule.........................................................5 

Dual/Concurrent College Courses.........................................5 

Credit by Examination............................................................5 

NCAA Athletics......................................................................5 

Class Rank and Weighted Grades........................................5 

Scholastic Awards – Policy FG-Local....................................5 

Three-Year Plan (Early HS Graduation).................................5 

Four-Year Plan........................................................................5 

Classification of Students......................................................5 

Grading System.....................................................................5 

Determination of Semester Grade.........................................5 

TAKS......................................................................................5 

Requirements for Graduation 

Students entering 9th grade prior to 2007-08.......................6 

Students entering 9th grade 2007-08 and thereafter............7 

High School Course Offerings 

English/Language Arts..........................................................8 

Mathematics.........................................................................10 

Social Studies......................................................................11 

Science................................................................................13 

Languages Other Than English...........................................14 

Fine Arts...............................................................................16 

Health, P.E., & AFJROTC.....................................................17 

Technology Applications......................................................17 

Career and Technical Education.........................................18 

High School Instructional Programs 

Gifted and Talented.............................................................23 

At-Risk..................................................................................23 

Section 504 Services...........................................................23 

Dyslexia................................................................................23 

English as a Second Language..........................................23 

Special Education................................................................23 

Special Education Courses.................................................24 

Programs for Severely Disabled Students...........................24 

Junior High School Overview 

Introduction.......................................................................... 24 

Junior High Curriculum........................................................ 25 

Grading System................................................................... 25 

Credit by Examination.......................................................... 25 

High School Credit............................................................... 25 

Promotion /Retention............................................................ 25 

Student Success Initiative Promotion.................................. 25 

Teaming for Academic Success.......................................... 25 

University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.)........................... 25 

7th Grade Required and Elective Courses......................... 25 


Junior High School Instructional Programs 

Course Description.............................................................. 25 

Gifted and Talented............................................................. 25 

Special Education................................................................ 25 

At-Risk.................................................................................. 26 

Section 504 Services........................................................... 26 

Dyslexia................................................................................ 26 

Programs for Severely Disabled Students........................... 26 

English as a Second Language.......................................... 26 

Junior High School Course Offerings 

Required Courses................................................................ 26 

Elective Courses.................................................................. 27 

Middle School Overview 

Introduction.......................................................................... 28 

Middle School Curriculum................................................... 28 

Grading System................................................................... 28 

Credit by Examination.......................................................... 28 

Promotion /Retention............................................................ 28 

Teaming for Academic Success.......................................... 28 

University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.)........................... 28 


Middle School Instructional Programs 

Course Description.............................................................. 29 

Gifted and Talented............................................................. 29 

Special Education................................................................ 29 

At-Risk.................................................................................. 29 

Section 504 Services........................................................... 29 

Dyslexia................................................................................ 29 

Programs for Severely Disabled Students........................... 29 

English as a Second Language.......................................... 29 

Middle School Course Offerings 

Required Courses................................................................ 30 

Elective Courses.................................................................. 30 

The 16 Career Clusters 

Academic 16 Career Clusters ............................................ 31 

Academic Career Pathway Worksheet 

Junior High and Middle School Academic Career Pathway...........32 

Graduation Requirements For Students Entering High School 

2007-2008 and Thereafter ........................................................33 

Graduation Requirements For Grade 12................................... 34

Graduate 

Profile 

Lamar Consolidated I.S.D. is committed to providing the 

environment and learning opportunities for all students so that, as 

graduates, they will have the characteristics which will enable them 

to make a meaningful and successful contribution to both society 

and the workforce. Our graduates will be the following: 

Effective Communicators who successfully use the 

levels of communication skills demanded by the complex, diverse, 

and ever-changing world. Such skills include, but are not limited 

to, listening, speaking, writing, reading, as well as, communicating 

through mathematics, science, and the arts. 

Competent, Creative Problem-Solvers who identify 

problems and the information needed to organize, analyze, interpret, 

evaluate, predict, and make appropriate decisions to avoid or to 

resolve problems that accompany a rapidly-changing world. 

Self-Directed Learners who practice habits that provide for 

continuous improvement and maintenance of their mental, emotional, 

and physical health. They possess self-assurance and a positive selfconcept. 

Through their acquired educational skills, they will address 

the complexities of life and, thereby, be life-long learners. 

Responsible Citizens who understand and appreciate 

the benefits of democratic government and free enterprise and who 

participate in the political process. They comprehend the nature of 

economics and finance applicable to everyday living. They recognize 

the importance of making a contribution to both school/service 

organizations and the community. 

Celebrants of Diversity who practice respect through 

acceptance of people different from themselves. Attributes include 

learning about other cultures and speaking positively about other 

cultures, associating with heterogeneous groups, and accepting 

cultural and individual differences. 

Quality Producers who have a strong work ethic, demonstrate 

knowledge about current careers, possess the appropriate skills 

necessary to attain work, and continue to seek and update training 

throughout their careers. They are resourceful and creative, have high 

expectations for their own work both as an individual and as part of 

a team, lead others when called upon, and monitor and correct their 

own performance. 

Efficient Users of Technology who create intellectual, 

artistic, and practical products and services which reflect originality, 

innovation, and application of advanced technology. They understand 

and apply a variety of technologies to access information and solve 

problems in their personal and professional lives. 

High School Overview 

Your High School Years 

This guide is designed to help you select courses 

that you will take in high school. All programs have 

been developed with the philosophy that excellence 

in education is equally important for all students. 

The programs are designed to allow each student, 

regardless of interest or ability, to pursue a course of 

study that is appropriate to meet present and future 

needs. 

Your high school education, whether you are 

preparing for work or college, is influenced by 

your selection of courses and by the application 

of your abilities. A major part of your school work 

consists of fundamentals that you will need all 

of your life. Gaining admission to college or any 

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post-secondary educational institution, including 

business school, technical institute, or proprietary 

school is competitive. Although colleges vary greatly 

in their specific entrance requirements, admission 

is based on the applicant’s rank in class, the 

types of courses taken, test scores, participation 

in activities and recommendations from teachers 

and counselors. In order to do effective work in 

college, it is essential that all students have the 

following competencies: reading, writing, speaking 

and listening, mathematics, reasoning and study 

skills, as well as skills in interacting with others in 

teams or groups. 

Students who are planning to enter the work force 

immediately after graduation should realize that 

today’s job market is very competitive. In order to 

gain employment and remain employed, all students 

need academic competencies in reading, writing, 

speaking and listening, mathematics, reasoning and 

study skills, as well as technical skills, mechanical 

skills and interacting appropriately with others in the 

work force. 

Please use this catalog as a source of information 

and as an aid in preparing your school program. 

Your counselor will answer any questions that you 

may have about a particular area or help you gather 

information that is not currently available in this 

guide.

Planning Your Schedule 

Students in grades 9–12 in LCISD are provided a 

comprehensive set of course offerings that cover 

the essential knowledge and skills mandated by 

the Texas Education Agency. These courses are 

offered as Academic/On-Grade Level (not labeled 

in catalog), Honors, Pre-Advanced Placement, 

Advanced Placement, Special Education (V) or 

Local Credit (L). 

• Academic/On-Grade Level courses are 

developed from the district curriculum, LINKS, 

which is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge 

and Skills required by the Texas Education 

Agency for all students. These courses, while 

being presented at a concrete level, address 

critical thinking, interact with concept-based 

subject matter and develop and improve oral 

and written communication skills in a variety 

of formats. Emphasis is placed on developing 

communication skills for students to be successful 

in post-high school education or employment 

training or employment situations. 

• The Honors level courses place emphasis on 

recognizing and using higher levels of cognitive 

skills, developing processing skills, recognizing 

and using critical and creative thinking skills, 

interacting with concept-based subject matter 

and developing and improving oral and written 

communication skills in a variety of formats. 

• Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses 

are more complex and abstract. The course 

emphasizes the academic study and performance 

skills to help prepare or continue the advanced 

learner to successfully complete the Advanced 

Placement (AP) classes in that subject area. 

LCISD students who attended Middle and/or 

Junior High School in this district will continue the 

higher level skill building that they experience in 

their previous 1-3 years in the four core subject 

areas. 

• Advanced Placement (AP) classes cover the 

breadth of information, skills, and assignments 

found in corresponding college courses and 

meets peer-review standards set by top educators 

in conjunction with the College Board. AP classes 

prepare students to take College Board Advanced 

Placement tests that may make them eligible to 

receive college credit. All students enrolled in 

Advanced Placement are expected to take the 

AP exams. 

• Special Education (V) courses are provided. 

The essential knowledge and skills for each 

course are modified by Admissions, Review and 

Dismissal (ARD) committee action. 

• Local Credit (L) courses are developed to meet 

unique district needs and are approved by the 

Lamar CISD Board of Trustees. These courses 

cannot be applied toward the state-mandated 

number of requirements for graduation. 

Dual/Concurrent College Courses 

Dual and concurrent courses offer WCJC credit to 

junior and senior level students on the Foster, Lamar 

and/or Terry High campuses. Students taking courses 

for dual credit receive credit for both high school and 

college. They will receive high school weight of 1.1 

GPA for the dual credit course. Concurrent courses 

receive credit for college only and do not affect high 

school credit or GPA in any way. Courses offered by 

the district will vary depending on student demand. 

A student will not be allowed to go off campus during 

the school day for a college course that is offered 

by LCISD. If a student chooses to take a course off 

campus that is not offered by LCISD, the student will 

be allowed off campus only the periods necessary to 

attend a class. See the school counselor for course 

offerings, applications, requirements, and deadlines 

to enroll in a dual or concurrent course offered through 

LCISD. 

Credit by Examination 

Under specific criteria, a student may take an 

examination to obtain credit for a course. The 

student must receive a score of 90 percent or more 

on a competency test with no prior instruction, and a 

score of 70 percent in a course with prior instruction. 

School counselors have complete information about 

this program [Board Policies EEJA (Local), EEJB 

(Local)]. 

NCAA Athletics 

Students who are interested in receiving an athletic 

scholarship in a National Collegiate Athletic 

Association (NCAA) Division I or Division II college 

must complete a specified core curriculum in addition 

to other requirements. For specific requirements, 

contact the campus Athletic Coordinator or the 

Lamar CISD Director of Athletics. 

Class Rank and Weighted Grades 

Calculation of students’ official class rank is governed 

by Policy EIC (Local). For the purposes of class 

ranking, semester grades are weighted as follows: 

Pre-AP or AP Courses...........Numeric average times 1.2 

Honors Courses.....................Numeric average times 1.1 

Academic/On-Grade Level.....Numeric average times 1.0 

Courses with reduced or 

different content/mastery........Numeric average times 0.6 

Scholastic Awards – Policy FG-Local 

Scholastic awards that may be given in the secondary 

schools include: 

• Valedictorian – To be eligible for this award, 

a student shall have completed the last three 

semesters in the same high school within the 

District prior to the semester he or she plans to 

graduate. A student shall also be initially and 

continuously enrolled as a full-time student during 

this time period, being enrolled in at least six 

courses each semester. A student who fails to 

meet the criteria is not eligible to be valedictorian. 

The student with the highest average at the end 

of the second six-week period of the spring 

semester in which he or she is eligible to graduate 

shall be declared the valedictorian. In order to be 

included in the class rank calculation, all grades 

earned from any source outside of the District 

must be received by the last day of the second 

grading period of the spring semester. [See EIC 

(Local) on class ranking] No other consideration 

shall be given in determining this award except in 

the case of a tie, when students may be declared 

co-valedictorians. 

• Salutatorian – To be eligible for this award, 

a student shall have completed the last three 

semesters in the same high school within the 

District prior to the semester he or she plans 

to graduate. A student shall also be initially 

and continuously enrolled as a full-time student 

during this time period, being enrolled in at 

least six courses each semester. A student who 

fails to meet the criteria shall not be eligible to 

be salutatorian. The student with the second 

highest grade average shall be declared the 

salutatorian. In order to be included in the class 

rank calculation, all grades earned from any 

source outside ot the District must be received 

by the last day of the second grading period of 

the spring semester. [See EIC (Local) on class 

ranking] No other consideration shall be given in 

determining this award except in the case of a tie, 

when students may be declared co-salutatorians. 

• Honor Graduates – The top ten percent of the 

graduating class, as determined by class rank, 

shall receive an appropriate award denoting their 

academic excellence and designating them as 

honor graduates. In the event of a tie, all students 

involved in the tie shall be designated as honor 

graduates. 

Three Year Plan 

(Early High School Graduation) 

Students may choose to complete graduation 

requirements in less than four years. Students 

choosing to complete all required high school courses 

for the Recommended Program or Distinguished 

Achievement Program in 41 months or less, may 

be eligible for the Early High School Graduation 

Scholarship. Completion of 15 or more college 

hours may make a student eligible for additional 

scholarship funds. Contact your school counselor for 

additional information. 

Four Year Plan 

Students will develop a four-year plan with their 

counselor by the end of 8th grade. A student’s 

course of study may include courses or sections 

from more than one level. Achievement level, 

attitude, initiative, interest and career plans, as well 

as teacher assessment, help determine placement 

in a level. 

Classification of Students 

Classification determines which class meeting a student 

attends and activities in which he or she may participate. 

A student is classified according to the number of credits 

successfully completed. Classification is decided by 

the number of credits on file at the beginning of each 

school year. Refer to the following chart to determine 

classification: 

Freshman 0 - 4.5 

Sophomore 5 - 9.5 

Junior 10 - 14.5 

Senior 15 

Grading System 

Student performance is reported using numerical 

grades: 

A 90 - 100 

B 80 - 89 

C 75 - 79 

D 70 - 74 

F 69 and below 

I Incomplete 

# No credit due to excessive absences 

Determination of Semester Grade 

A semester grade consists of three six weeks grades 

and the semester exam. The three six weeks grades 

average together for 80% of the semester grade and 

the semester exam counts as 20% of the semester 

grade. The student will earn .5 credit for the semester 

course with a semester grade of 70 or above. 

The Texas Assessment of 

Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) 

Students are required to take and pass the TAKS test 

in the spring of their eleventh grade. Students must 

pass this test and meet other graduation requirements 

in order to receive a state diploma. Students have 

multiple opportunities to pass the exit test. 

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For students entering 9th grade prior to 2007-08 

+ Distinguished 

Course Recommended Achievement 

English 4.0 4.0 

Mathematics 3.0* 3.0* 

Science 3.0** 3.0** 

Social Studies 3.5 3.5 

Economics .5 .5 

Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2.0 3.0 

Physical Education 1.5 1.5 

Health .5 .5 

Technology Applications 1.0 1.0 

Fine Arts 1.0 1.0 

Communication Applications .5 .5 

State Approved Electives 3.5 2.5 

Total Credits 24.0 24.0 

The District shall ensure that each student enrolls in the courses 

necessary to complete the curriculum requirements identified by the 

State Board for the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement 

Program. See Education Code 28.025(b) EIF (Local) for exemption. 

+ To be eligible for graduation under the Distinguished Achievement 

Program, students must complete the requirements found in 19 TAC§ 

75.152 (h) and receive any combination of four of the following advanced 

measures (e.g., two AP examinations, one college course, one research 

project; four AP examinations). Advanced measures include: 

• ORIGINAL RESEARCH/PROJECT 

– judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of 

the project; or 

– conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an 

appropriate audience; 

• TEST DATA 

– a score of three or above on the College Board Advanced Placement 

Examination 

– a score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a 

Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship 

Corporation; as a part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the 

College Board; or as a part of the National Achievement Scholarship 

Program for Outstanding Black American Students of the National 

Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only 

one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received 

by the students; 

• COLLEGE COURSES 

– a grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, 

including tech prep programs; 

Math: 

*Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II 

Social 3.5 -credit requirement must include 

Studies: World Geography (1 credit), World History (1 credit), 

American History (1 credit), and US Government (.5 credit). 

Science: **Recommended & DAP: Three credits. One credit must be 

a Biology credit (Biology or AP Biology). Must choose the 

remaining two credits from the following areas. Not more 

than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to 

satisfy this requirement. 

• Integrated Physics & Chemistry 

• Chemistry or AP Chemistry, 

• Physics or AP Physics or Principles of Technology. 

Students are encouraged to take courses in Biology, 

Chemistry, and Physics. 

Languages other than English (LOTE): Credit must be in the same 

language. 

Technology: The following courses meet the state’s graduation 

requirement for a computer/technology applications 

course for all students: 

• Business Computer Information Systems I 

• Business Image Management & Multimedia 

• Business Computer Information Systems II -- Honors 

• Computer Science I 

• Computer Science II 

• Desktop Publishing 

• Digital Graphics and Animation 

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For students entering 9th grade in 2007-2008 and thereafter 

+ Distinguished 

Course Recommended Achievement 

English 4.0 4.0 

Mathematics 4.0* 4.0* 

Science 4.0** 4.0** 

Social Studies 3.5 3.5 

Economics .5 .5 

Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2.0 3.0 

Physical Education 1.5 1.5 

Health .5 .5 

Technology Applications 1.0 1.0 

Fine Arts 1.0 1.0 

Communication Applications .5 .5 

State Approved Electives 3.5 2.5 

Total Credits 26.0 26.0 

The District shall ensure that each student enrolls in the courses necessary 

to complete the curriculum requirements identified by the State Board for 

the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program. See Education 

Code 28.025(b) EIF (Local) for exemption. 

+ To be eligible for graduation under the Distinguished Achievement 

Program, students must complete the requirements found in 19 TAC§ 75.152 

(h) and receive any combination of four of the following advanced measures 

(e.g., two AP examinations, one college course, one research project; four 

AP examinations). Advanced measures include: 

• ORIGINAL RESEARCH/PROJECT 

- judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the 

project; or 

- conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an 

appropriate audience; 

• TEST DATA 

- a score of three or above on the College Board Advanced Placement 

Examination 

- a score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a 

Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship 

Corporation; as a part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the 

College Board; or as a part of the National Achievement Scholarship 

Program for Outstanding Black American Students of the National 

Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score may count as only one 

advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the 

students; 

• COLLEGE COURSES 

- a grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, 

including tech prep programs; 

Math: 

*Three of the four math credits must be Algebra I, Geometry, 

Social 

Studies: 

Science: 

and Algebra II. Math Models may be taken for credit on the 

Recommended Plan only and must be taken prior to Algebra II. 

The fourth math credit for the Distinguished Achievement Plan 

must be a course that has Algebra II as a prerequisite. 

3.5 -credit requirement must include 

World Geography (1 credit), World History (1 credit), American 

History (1 credit), and U. S. Government (.5 credit). 

**Recommended: Four Credits 

One Credit: must be Biology (and/or Biology AP) 

Two Credits: IPC, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, 

AP Physics, or Principles 

of Technology I 

Fourth Year, One Credit: 

• AP Biology 

• Chemistry 

• AP Chemistry 

• Physics 

• AP Physics 

• Principles of Technology 

• Aquatic Science 

• Environmental Systems 

• AP Environmental Science 

• Scientific Research & Design 

• Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems 

• Medical Microbiology (.5 credit) 

• Pathophysiology (.5 credit) 

**Distinguished Plan: Four Credits 

One Biology Credit: Biology, AP Biology 

One Chemistry Credit: Chemistry, AP Chemistry 

One Physics Credit: Physics, AP Physics 

Fourth Year, One Credit from the list of approved laboratory 

based science courses: 

• Environmental Systems 

• AP Environmental Science 

• Aquatic Science 

• Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems 

• AP Biology 

• AP Physics 

• Scientific Research & Design 

• AP Chemistry 

Languages Other than English (LOTE): Credit must be in the same 

language. 

Technology: The following courses meet the state’s graduation requirement 

for a computer/technology applications course for all students: 



• Business Computer Information Systems II -- Honors 

• Computer Science I 

• Computer Science Pre-AP 

• Desktop Publishing 

• Digital Graphics and Animation 

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High School Course Offerings 

Lamar CISD makes a concerted effort to avail 

all programs to students; however, some 

courses may not be available due to staffing 

and class size. All prerequisites specified for 

a course are to be met prior to registering 

unless waived by the building principal. 

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 

S119 English for Speakers of Other Languages 

(ESOL) I 

Credit: .5 - 1 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: LPAC approval for Immigrants only 

Focuses on listening skills with special attention to English 

speech sounds and idioms, semantics, vocabulary and 

nonverbal languages; speaking skills for a variety of formal 

and informal situations; reading skills for a wide variety of 

purposes; and writing skills for development of greater 

control of the language. This course may substitute for 

English credit for identified ELL students. 


(ESOL) II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: ESOL I, LPAC approval for 

Immigrants only 

Continues skills introduced in ESOL I. More transitional 

activities are built into the curriculum. This course may 

substitute for English credit for identified ELL students. 


(ESOL) III (Local credit only) 

Credit: .5 - 1 (elective) 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: ESOL II, LPAC approval 

Students will refine and expand English skills focusing on 

writing skills with opportunities to use conventions such as 

essays, short stories, poetry and drama. 

S111 English I 


Grade: 9 

Prerequisite: None 

The course integrates composition and literature with 

emphasis on a variety of genres. Communication skills 

are refined through listening and speaking, reading, 

writing. Skills in research and oral/written conventions are 

expanded. Vocabulary is extended, and language and 

reading skills that are tested on the exit-level TAKS are 

introduced and emphasized. 

S112 English I - Honors 


Grade: 9 


Expanded to include additional works of literature and 

secondary-source research. Prepares students to apply 

higher level cognitive skills and to use critical and creative 

thinking skills in the writing process. Oral and written 

communication skills are also enhanced by enrichment 

activities in presentations and research. Each student will 

present a major research-based product in a multimedia mode. 

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S113 English I - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 


Pre-Advanced Placement courses prepare students who 

intend to continue their studies in the Advanced Placement 

program. This Pre-Advanced Placement course will require 

students to dedicate themselves to study required by 

rigorous college-level standards. Carefully read the section 

describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced 

Placement Programs in the “High School Overview” section 

of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. 

S121 English II 


Grade: 10 

Prerequisite: English I 

Communication skills are refined through listening and 

speaking, reading, and writing. Skills in research and oral/ 

written conventions are expanded. An emphasis is placed 

on personal forms of writing. Vocabulary is extended. 

Language and reading skills that are tested on exit-level 

TAKS are emphasized. 

S122 English II – Honors 


Grade: 10 


Expanded to include additional works of literature, critical review 

of literature, precise writing and both empirical and secondarysource 

research. Prepares students to apply higher-level 

cognitive skills and to use critical and creative thinking skills in 

the writing process. Oral and written communication skills are 

also enhanced by enrichment activities in presentations and 

research. Each student will present a major research-based 

product in a multimedia mode. 

S123 English II - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 










S131 English III 


Grade: 11 

Prerequisite: English II 

The course integrates composition and literature, 

emphasizing American literature of all genres. 

Communication skills are refined through listening and 

speaking, reading, writing. Skills in research and oral/written 

conventions are expanded. Vocabulary development and 

SAT, ACT, THEA preparation integrated into course work. 

S132 English III – Honors 


Grade: 11 


Expanded to include additional works of American literature 

with analysis of a variety of rhetorical modes and styles. 

Prepares students to apply higher-level cognitive skills 

and to use critical and creative thinking skills in the writing 

process. Oral and written communication skills are also 

enhanced by enrichment activities in presentations and 

research. Each student will present a major researchbased 

product in a multimedia mode. 

S133 English III - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 


This Advanced Placement course will require students 

to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous 

college-level standards. Students taking this course will 

be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced 

Placement test upon completion. Carefully read the section 




S135 Practical Writing 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: English III 

This course develops skills for composing business letters, 

requests for information, job applications and resumes. 

Emphasis is on conventions, mechanics and effective use of 

written English, grammar and vocabulary. Students evaluate 

their own writing and the writings of others. This course 

can take the place of English IV or serve as an elective. 

This course will not fill the English requirement for the 

Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Programs. 

S141 English IV 


Grade: 12 


The course integrates composition/literature, including 

literary criticism, documented research and a survey of 

British literature. Communication skills are refined through 

listening and speaking, reading, writing. Skills in research 

and oral/written conventions are expanded. Vocabulary 

development and SAT, ACT, THEA preparation integrated 

into course work. 

S142 English IV - Honors 


Grade: 12 


Expanded to include additional works of British literature with 

analysis of a variety of rhetorical modes and styles. Prepares 

students to apply higher-level cognitive skills and to use critical 

and creative thinking skills in the writing process. Oral and written 

communication skills are also enhanced by enrichment activities 

in presentations and research. Each student will present a major 

research-based product in a multimedia mode. 

S143 English IV - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 12 









of this catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”.

High School 

S14D English IV - Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: English III; 

College/University requirements 

This course gives students high school credit for English 

IV and six hours college credit for English. No High School 

1/2 credit will be awarded. The course for which credit is 

awarded provides advanced academic instruction beyond, 

or in greater depth than the essential knowledge and 

skills for the equivalent high school course. Students are 

responsible for payment of college tuition, fees and books 

required for this course. Refer to the section describing 

the Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the “High School 

Overview” page of this catalog. 

S145 Humanities – Honors 

Credit: .5 - 1 (elective credit only) 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: English I, II 

Students will engage in an in-depth interdisciplinary course 

fusing writing, art, and cultural awareness as they study 

major historical, cultural movements and their relationship 

to literature and other fine arts. 

S14A Creative/Imaginative Writing - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Recommendation from your 

English teacher 

Students will develop their writing skills using such 

conventions as essays, short stories, poetry, and drama. 

Students will analyze and discuss published and 

unpublished pieces of writing, develop and apply criteria 

for effective writing and set their own goals as writers. 

Student work will be geared toward publication in a 

student run literary magazine to be published at year-end. 

Students will also be encouraged to participate in the 

National Scholastic Writing Contest. 

S101 Reading I 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher 

based on student diagnostic scores and 

TAKS results 

Helps students increase word recognition, vocabulary, 

fluency, and comprehension skills in order to become better 

readers. Each student works at his or her instructional 

reading level. With the support of graphic organizers, 

students read to locate information in varied sources, 

evaluate sources, and draw supportable conclusions. 

Coursework addresses skills necessary for the TAKS and 

THEA by emphasizing the comparisons and contrasts in 

text information found in expository (informational) text, 

narrative text, and visual representations. Students may be 

required to enroll in this class. 

S102 Reading II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher 

based on student diagnostic scores and 

TAKS results 



readers. Each student works at his or her own instructional 

reading level. With the support of graphic organizers, 

students read to locate information in varied sources, 

evaluate sources, and draw supportable conclusions. 

Coursework addresses skills necessary for the TAKS and 

THEA by emphasizing the comparisons and contrasts in 

text information found in expository (informational) text, 

narrative text, and visual representations. Students may be 

required to enroll in this class. 

S103 Reading III 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher based 

on student diagnostic scores and TAKS results 



readers. Each student works at his or her own instructional 

reading level. Students read to locate information in 

varied sources, evaluate sources, and draw supportable 

conclusions. Coursework addresses skills necessary for 

the TAKS and THEA by emphasizing the comparisons and 

contrasts in text information found in expository (informational) 

text, narrative text, and visual representations. Students may 

be required to enroll in this class. 

S104 Reading I - III (ESOL) 

S105 Credit: .5 - 3 (elective credit only) 

S106 Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: LPAC approval 

Helps English Language Learners (ELL) students master 

basic word attack and comprehension skills. 

S781 Journalism I 


Grade: 9 - 11 


Fundamental areas as news writing, sports writing, history 

of mass media, feature writing, advertising, newspaper 

and yearbook layout. Students who excel in this course 

may apply for positions on the newspaper or yearbook 

staff. 

S792 Desktop Publishing 

(Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production I) 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Journalism I or Teacher 

Recommendation 

This course will focus on designing, laying out, editing, 

and producing a camera-ready yearbook on the computer. 

Software packages such as Pagemaker will be used. Skill 

development will include word processing, pagination, 

indexing, and graphics or drawing. Meets requirement for 

Technology Applications credit for graduation. 

S793 

S794 

Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production II-III 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism: 

Yearbook Production I and Teacher Recommendation 

Students must apply for a staff position and be interviewed 

by the teacher before registering for this course, which is 

designed to edit and produce the school yearbook. 

S782 Desktop Publishing (Advanced Journalism: 

Newspaper Production I) 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Journalism I or Teacher 


This course will focus on designing, laying out, editing, and 

producing a camera-ready newspaper on the computer. 

Skill development will include word processing, pagination, 

scanning, graphics or drawing, and digital photography. 

Meets requirement for Technology Applications credit for 

graduation. 

S783 

S784 

Advanced Journalism: Newspaper Production II-III 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism: Newspaper 

Production I and Teacher Recommendation. 

Students must apply for a staff position. Course requirements 

involve writing news and feature stories, editorials, sports 

stories and headlines and designing newspaper pages 

and ads. 

S786 Photojournalism 

Credit: .5 (elective) 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Introduction to basic camera operations, photo-composition, 

black-and-white film developing and printmaking. Students 

work on individual projects and assignments from an 

editor. Students must provide their own camera. A fee will 

be charged for film and paper expense, due within the first 

two weeks of the course. 

S785 Advanced Broadcast Journalism I 


Grade: 10 – 12 

Prerequisite: Keyboarding or 25 wpm (net) and 

Teacher Recommendation. 

Students enrolled in this course will learn the laws and 

ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism. 

They will learn the role and function of this type of 

journalism and how to critique and analyze the significance 

of visual representation through the creation of a broadcast 

journalism product. 

S795 Independent Study: Journalism - Honors 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Advanced Journalism: Yearbook 

or Advanced Journalism: Newspaper 

Production I or II and Teacher Recommendation. 

Opportunities are provided for conducting research, 

producing original work in print or some other medium, 

extensively developing an advanced skill and studying in 

a specific area of interest. 

S137 Communication Applications 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Students develop effective communication for life by 

identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating skills 

needed for professional and social success in interpersonal 

relations, group interactions, and personal and professional 

presentations. Fulfills the speech requirement for graduation. 

S766 Debate I 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Communication Applications or 

Teacher Recommendation 

Major focus is competitive debate; however, all speech/ 

reading/interpretative events are studied, practiced and 

performed in tournaments. Class is involved in University 

Interscholastic League, National Forensic League and 

Texas Forensic Association. Students are required to go to 

tournaments, some on weekends, and must be prepared 

to spend many hours in research and organization of 

materials. 

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S767 Debate II 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Debate I 

The course extends skills developed in Debate I. More emphasis 

is placed on processes of logical and critical thinking. 

S768 Debate III 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Debate II 

The course expands skills developed in Debate II. Students select 

individual topics that require the use of analysis and research skills. 

S761* Independent Study: 

S762** Debate/Academic Decathlon - Honors 

S763*** Credit: .5 - 3 (elective) 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation 

Expands skills developed in Debate III or prepares students 

for Academic Decathlon competition. Does not fulfill the 

speech requirement for graduation. 

*First time taken 

**Second time taken 

***Third time taken 

MATHEMATICS 

S211 Algebra I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Algebra I is a study of functions to model problem situations 

and to analyze and interpret relationships. Topics include 

the study of linear equations and inequalities and quadratic 

equations through investigating the characteristics of their 

graphs, attributes of functions, symbolic representations of data, 

effects of change in parameters and real-world applications. 

S212 Algebra I - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Algebra Honors includes the same student objectives as Algebra l with 

emphasis placed on greater depth and complexity of concepts. 

S224 Geometry 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Algebra I 

Geometry is the study of geometric figures of zero, one, two, and 

three dimensions and the relationships among them, including 

size, shape, location, direction, and orientation. Students will 

use a variety of tools and representations to solve problems, 

transform figures, analyze relationships, and prove theorems. 

S223 Geometry – Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Algebra I 

Geometry Honors includes the same student objectives 

as Geometry with emphasis placed on greater depth and 

complexity of concepts. 

S233 Algebra II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Geometry 

Algebra II continues and extends the study of functions 

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and equations as means for analyzing and understanding 

a broad variety of relationships and as tools for expressing 

generalizations. Topics to be studied include systems of 

equations and inequalities, complex numbers, matrices, 

conics, and a variety of functions, which includes quadratic, 

square root, rational, exponential, and logarithmic 

functions. 

S234 Algebra II – Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Algebra II Honors includes the same student objectives 

as Algebra II with emphasis placed on greater depth and 

complexity of concepts. 

S238 Pre-Calculus - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Algebra II 

Pre-Calculus Honors uses symbolic reasoning and 

analytical methods to represent mathematical situations. 

Functions, equations, and limits are tools for generalizations 

and means for analyzing and understanding a variety of 

mathematical relationships. Topics include characteristics 

and translations of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, 

logarithmic, trigonometric, and piecewise-defined functions, 

operations on functions, functions as models to solve reallife 

problems, sequences and series, conic sections and 

parametric representations, and vectors. 

S239 Pre-Calculus - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 


Pre-Calculus Pre-Advanced Placement includes the 

same student objectives as Pre-Calculus Honors with 

emphasis placed on greater depth and complexity of 

concepts. Additional topics includes infinite series and 

introductory calculus topics. Pre-Advanced Placement 

courses prepare students who intend to continue their 

studies in the Advanced Placement program. This Pre- 

Advanced Placement course will require students to 

dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous collegelevel 

standards. Carefully read the section describing 

the Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement 

Programs in the “High School Overview” section of this 

catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”. 

S238D Pre-Calculus - Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Geometry & Algebra ll, College/ 

University requirements 

Pre-Calculus Dual Credit give students high school credit 

for Pre-Calculus and college credit for Trigonometry and 

Pre-Calculus. The course for which credit is awarded 

provides advanced academic instruction that includes and 

goes beyond, or in greater depth than the Texas Essential 

Knowledge and Skill for the equivalent high school course. 

Students are responsible for payment of college tuition, 

fees, and books required for this course. Refer to the 

section describing the Dual/ Concurrent College Courses 

in the "High School Overview" page of this catalogue. 

S240 Calculus AB - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 

Calculus AB – Advanced Placement is a course for 

students who have a thorough knowledge of college 

preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic 

geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Course 

requirements are set forth in the College Board Publication 

Advanced Placement Course Description: Calculus AB, 

Calculus BC. They include differential and integral calculus. 









S248 Calculus BC - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Calculus AB 

Calculus BC Advanced Placement content requirements 

are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced 

Placement Course Description: Calculus AB, Calculus BC. 









S109 Independent Study (Math) – Dual 

Credit 1 

Grade 11-12 

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus, 


Independent Study Calculus Dual Credit gives students 

high school credit for Mathematics Independent 

Study and college credit for Calculus. The course for 

which credit is awarded provides advanced academic 

instruction that includes the study of functions, limits, the 

derivatives and differentials of algebraic functions and 

transcendental functions with applications; the definite 

and indefinite integrals of selected algebraic forms, trig 

functions, hyperbolic, exponential, and log functions with 

applications; the study of areas and volumes of solids 

of revolution; the integration of transcendental functions 

with applications, approximate integration, indeterminate 

forms, and improper integrals. Students are responsible 

for payment of college tuition, fees, and books required 

for this course. Refer to the section describing the Dual/ 

Concurrent College Courses in the “High School Overview” 

page of this catalogue. 

S243 Statistics - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 


Statistics Advanced Placement content requirements are 

prescribed in the College Board Publication (Advanced 

Placement Course Description: Statistics). The topics 

outlined include data gathering, representation, and 

analysis, normal distributions, sampling distributions, 

probabilities through relative frequency, and making surveys. 

This Advanced Placement course will require students to 


standards. Students taking this course will be prepared 

and are expected to take the Advanced Placement test 

upon completion. Carefully read the section describing 



catalog under “Planning Your Schedule”.

High School 

S244 Mathematical Models with Applications 


Grade: 11 - 12 


In Mathematical Models with Applications students use 

algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize 

patterns and structure, to model information, and to solve 

problems from various disciplines. Students use mathematical 

methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving 

money, data, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. 

SOCIAL STUDIES 

S421 World Geography 


Grade: 9 


This course is a study of the interaction of people, places, 

and environments at local, regional, national and international 

scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of 

geography. A significant portion of the course centers 

around the physical processes that shape patterns in the 

physical environment, the processes that shape cultural 

patterns of regions, and world population patterns of 

settlement, distribution, and movement. Students identify 

the processes that influence political divisions of the planet 

and analyze the development of public policies. 

S422 World Geography – Honors 


Grade: 9 


This course covers the same content as the Academic 

course at a faster pace and in greater depth, focusing on 

major themes, issues and problems. Prepares students to 

apply higher-level cognitive skills and to use critical and 

creative thinking skills in the industrialization and economic 

development; and cities and urban land use. This course will 

require students to apply themselves to study required by 

rigorous college-level courses. Students taking this course 

will be prepared and are expected to take the Advanced 





S437 Human Geography – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 


A one-year course covering the TEKS for World Geography 

and including: the nature and perspectives of geography; 

population; cultural patterns and processes; political 

organization of space; agricultural and rural land use; 

industrialization and economic development; and cities 

and urban land use. This course will require students to 

apply themselves to study required by rigorous collegelevel 

courses. Students taking this course will be prepared 






S411 World History 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: World Geography 

This course offers students an overview of the entire history 

of mankind. The major emphasis is on the study of significant 

people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the 

present. Traditional historical points of reference in world 

history are identified as students analyze important events 

and issues in western civilization as well as in civilizations 

in other parts of the world. 

S412 World History - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: World Geography 

This course moves at a faster pace and in greater depth, 

using primary sources and independent study. This course 

focuses on major themes, issues and problems in World 

History, focusing also on human and cultural problems 

throughout history. Prepares students to apply higher-level 

cognitive skills and to use critical and creative thinking skills 

in the writing process. TEKS-based skills in oral, written, 

and visual forms are enhanced by enrichment activities in 

presentations and research. Each student will present a 

major Internet research-based product in a multimedia mode, 

offering solutions to problems from “real world” history. 

S413 World History – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 


A one year course covering the TEKS for World History and 

including in-depth studies of the history and significant 

events in the history of the world from the ancient 

civilizations, cultures and societies down through the 

societal, governmental, economic, and historical systems 

and cultures of the present day. This course will require 

students to apply themselves to study required by rigorous 

college-level courses. Students taking this course will 






S431 United States History 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: World History 

This course includes the history of the United States since 

Reconstruction to the present. This course is the second 

part of a two-year study of U.S. History that begins in Grade 

8. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and 

social events and issues related to major eras and reform 

movements. Students also examine the impact of geographic 

factors and constitutional issues on American society and 

analyze efforts to expand the democratic process. 

S432 United States History - Honors 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: World History 

This course progresses at a faster pace and in greater 

depth, using primary sources and independent study and 

focusing on major themes, issues, and problems. Prepares 

students to apply higher level cognitive skills and to use 

critical and creative thinking skills in the writing process. 

TEKS-based skills in oral, written, and visual forms are 


research. Each student will present a major Internet 

research-based product in a multimedia mode, offering 

solutions to problems from “real world” history. 

S433 United States History - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 


This course covers United States History from the first 

European explorations of the Americas to the present, 

including political institutions and behavior, public policy, 

social and economic change, diplomacy and international 

relations, and cultural and intellectual developments. 

This course will require students to dedicate themselves 

to study required by rigorous college-level standards. 

Students taking this course will be prepared and are 

expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon 

completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre- 

Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs 

in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under 

“Planning Your Schedule”. 

S29D United States History – Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 11 

Prerequisite: World History; 


This course gives students high school credit for United 

States History and six hours college credit for History. No 

High School 1/2 credit will be awarded. The course for 

which credit is awarded provides advanced academic 

instruction beyond, or in greater depth than the essential 

knowledge and skills for the equivalent high school course. 


fees and books required for this course. Refer to the 

section describing the Dual/Concurrent College Courses in 

the “High School Overview” page of this catalog. 

S441 United States Government 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: U.S. History 

Principles, structure, functions, and powers of U.S. 

government at the national, state, and local levels are 

examined. The course includes an analysis of political 

institutions, processes, and values. A significant focus of 

the course is on the U.S. Constitution. Students examine the 

roles of individual and group participation in a democratic 

society. 

S442 United States Government - Honors 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 


Based on the TEKS requirements, students will work in 

greater depth, using primary sources and independent 

study and focusing on major themes, issues and problems. 

Prepares students to apply higher level cognitive skills 

and to use critical and creative thinking skills in the 

writing process. TEKS-based skills in oral, written, and 

visual forms are enhanced by enrichment activities in 

presentations and research. Each student will present a 

major Internet research-based product in a multimedia 

mode, offering solutions to problems from “real world” 

politics and government. 

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S443 United States Government - 

Advanced Placement 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 


This course covers constitutional underpinnings of United 

States government, political beliefs and behaviors, political 

parties, interest groups and mass media, institutions of 

national government: the Congress, the presidency, the 

bureaucracy, and the federal courts; public policy; and civil 

rights and civil liberties. This course will require students to 








S425 Economics 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 


This course places emphasis on the free enterprise system 

and its benefits. The focus is on the basic principles 

concerning production, consumption, and distribution of 

goods and services in the United States and a comparison 

with those in other countries around the world. Students 

examine the rights and responsibilities of consumers and 

businesses. 

S426 Economics - Honors 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 


This course progresses at a faster pace and in greater 

depth, focusing on major themes, issues, and problems. 

Prepares students to apply higher-level cognitive skills 

and to use critical and creative thinking skills in the writing 

process. Oral and written communication skills are also 


research. In the micro-economics component of the 

course each student will present a major research-based 

product using case studies from the business world in a 

multimedia mode. 

S427 Economics (Macroeconomics) - 

Advanced Placement 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 


This course includes the study of basic economic concepts, 

measurement of economic performance, national income 

and price determination, international economics, and 

growth. The course will require students to dedicate 

themselves to study required by rigorous college-level 







S434 Psychology (Special Sites only) 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Introduces principles and theories of psychology with 

emphasis on self-awareness, personal growth and 

personality development. 

S435 Psychology - Honors 

Credit: .5 (elective) - Spring Semester only 

Grade: 9 - 12 


A study on the development of the individual and the 

personality, this study is based on a historical framework 

and the effective collection and analysis of data. Topics 

include theories on human development, personality, 

motivation, and learning. Prepares students to apply higher 

level cognitive skills and to use critical and creative 

thinking skills in the writing process. Oral and written 

communication skills are also enhanced by enrichment 

activities in presentations and research. Equipped with 

case studies from psychology, each student will present a 

major research-based product in a multimedia mode. 

S445 Psychology - Advanced Placement 

Credit: .5 (elective) – Spring Semester only 

Grade: 9 - 12 


This course includes: methods, approaches, and history of 

psychology; biological bases of behavior; sensation and 

perception; states of consciousness; learning; cognition; 

motivation and emotion; developmental psychology; 

personality; testing and individual differences; abnormal 

psychology; treatment of psychological disorders; and 

social psychology. The course will require students to 








S449 Sociology (Special Sites only) 


Grade: 9 - 12 


This is a study of individual and group relationships. Topics 

include the history and systems of sociology, cultural and 

social norms, social institutions, and mass communications. 

S436 Sociology - Honors 

Credit: .5 (elective) - Fall Semester only 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Students will study groups in society, their social and 

cultural adaptations and the impact that social processes 

have on their organization and social change. Prepares 

students to apply higher level cognitive skills and to use 

critical and creative thinking skills in the writing process. 

TEKS-based skills in oral, written, and visual forms are 


research. Each student will present a major Internet 

research-based product in a multimedia mode, offering 

solutions to problems from “real world” sociology themes. 

S414 European History - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 


This course covers European History from 1450 A.D. 

to the present, including political, social, cultural, and 

economic developments that shape the world we live in 

today. Emphasis will be placed on the founding principles 

of Western Civilization and their impact on today’s world. 

This course follows a rigorous university level curriculum. 

Students taking this course will be prepared and are 

expected to take the Advanced Placement test upon 

completion. Carefully read the section describing the Pre- 

Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Programs 

in the “High School Overview” section of this catalog under 

“Planning Your Schedule”. 

S454 

S455 

Social Studies Research Methods - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: 1 year of high school social studies 

and Teacher Recommendation 

Students conduct advanced research on a selected topic 

in social studies using qualitative and quantitative methods 

of inquiry. The course is designed to be conducted in either 

classroom or independent settings. Teacher-parent-student 

performance contract is required for independent study. 

Students may take this course with different course content 

for a maximum of two credits. This research based course 

is recommended for those G/T students who are preparing 

for the Performance-Based Standards in subsequent 

years, and/or for those students preparing to complete 

the advanced measure product in a social science field 

for the Distinguished Achievement designation. A second 

year in this course could involve working with a mentor to 

produce an advanced level product. This course will not 

fulfill the social studies requirement for the Recommended 

and Distinguished Achievement Programs. 

S446 PAL I (Peer Assistance Leadership) 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Enrollment through application 

process 

Students learn listening, communication and problemsolving 

skills and help peers through tutoring and mentoring. 

PAL presents classes on various topics requested by 

feeder schools. PAL serves as the lead organization for 

“Youth In Philanthropy”, and all PALs complete school and 

community service hours. 

S448 PAL II (Peer Assistance Leadership) 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Enrollment through application 

process and PAL I 

Expand skills developed in PAL I. 

S452 Teen Leadership 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Teen Leadership is a program in which students develop 

leadership, personal, professional, and business skills. 

Students learn to develop a healthy self-concept, healthy 

relationships and personal responsibility. Self awareness, 

self-control, self-motivation, social skills and personal 

image are further developed through an understanding 

of emotional intelligence and public speaking and 

communication skills. Students develop skills in principlebased 

decision-making, problem solving and goal setting 

enabling them to become better individuals, family 

members and citizens. 

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SCIENCE 

S314 Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) 


Grade: 9 


Students will use critical thinking and scientific problem 

solving to make informed decisions in field and laboratory 

investigations. This course integrates chemistry and physics 

topics including motions, waves, energy transformations, 

properties and changes in matter, and solution chemistry. 

Students who have received credit in Chemistry or Physics 

may not enroll in IPC. 

S321 Biology 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Algebra I or Integrated Physics and 

Chemistry (IPC) None 



investigations. Study will include structures and functions 

of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; 

cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; 

biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy 

transfers in living organisms; living systems, homeostasis; 

ecosystems; and plants and the environment. 

S322 Biology - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Biology Honors will extend understanding of biological 

concepts and knowledge of science as a process. 








ecosystems; and plants and the environment. 

S350 Biology - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Biology Pre-AP will increase students’ understanding 

of biological concepts, extend students’ knowledge of 

science as a process, and enhance test-taking strategies. 








ecosystems; and plants and the environment. Pre- 

Advanced Placement courses prepare students who 








S357 Biology II – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry or 

Current enrollment 









S325 Aquatic Science 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry or IPC 



investigations. Students will study components of an aquatic 

ecosystem; relationships among aquatic habitats and 

ecosystems; roles of cycles within an aquatic environment; 

adaptation of aquatic organisms; changes within aquatic 

environments; geological phenomena and fluid dynamic 

effects; and origin and use of water in a watershed. 

S326 Environmental Systems (Special Sites only) 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology 



investigations. Students will study biotic and abiotic factors 

in habitats; ecosystems and biomes; interrelationships 

among resources and an environmental system; sources 

and flow of energy through an environmental system; 

relationship between carrying capacity and changes 

in populations and ecosystems; and changes in 

environments. 

S330 Chemistry 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I 



investigations. Students will study characteristics of matter; 

energy transformations during physical and chemical 

changes; atomic structure; periodic table of elements; 

behavior of gases; bonding; nuclear fission; oxidationreduction 

reactions; chemical equations; solutes; properties 

of solutions; acids and bases; and chemical reactions. 

S331 Chemistry - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 


Chemistry Honors will extend students’ understanding 

of chemistry and physics concepts and knowledge of 

science as a process. Students will use critical thinking 

and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions 

in field and laboratory investigations. Students will study 

characteristics of matter; energy transformations during 

physical and chemical changes; atomic structure; periodic 

table of elements; behavior of gases; bonding; nuclear 

fission; oxidation-reduction reactions; chemical equations; 

solutes; properties of solutions; acids and bases; and 

chemical reactions. 

S352 Chemistry - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 


Chemistry Pre-AP will increase students’ understanding 

of chemistry concepts, extend students’ knowledge of 

science as a process, and enhance test-taking strategies. 



investigations. Students will study characteristics of matter; 

energy transformations during physical and chemical 

changes; atomic structure; periodic table of elements; 

behavior of gases; bonding; nuclear fission; oxidationreduction 

reactions; chemical equations; solutes; properties 

of solutions; acids and bases; and chemical reactions. 









S358 Chemistry II – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Chemistry and Algebra II or 

Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II 









S346 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems - 

Honors 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry 

Students study the energy needs of the human body, how 

body maintains homeostasis, body’s transport systems, 

electrical conduction processes of body, environmental 

factors affecting body, and process of reproduction, growth 

and development. Special projects, research studies, and 

creative assignments reflecting independent thinking are 

required. Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems is a 

Career and Technical Education funded course. Anatomy 

and Physiology of Human Systems can count as a fourth 

year science on the Recommended and Distinguished 

Achievement Programs. 

S324 Environmental Science - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Biology and Physics or 

Chemistry 

The goal of this course is to provide students with the 

scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required 

to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to 

identify and analyze environmental problems both natural 

and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated 

with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions 

for resolving or preventing them. Environmental Science 

can count as a fourth year science on the Recommended 

and Distinguished Achievement Programs. 

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S347 Medical Microbiology - Honors 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology/Chemistry or Biology 

concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 

Students study role of microbes in infectious diseases and 

relationship between microbes and health maintenance. 

This course requires a greater degree of student skill 

in math and laboratory proficiency. Field studies and 

research projects are required in this course. Medical 

Microbiology is a Career and Technical Education funded 

course. Medical Microbiology can count as a fourth year 

science on the Recommended Achievement Program. 

S348 Pathophysiology - Honors 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy 

and Physiology of Human Systems; or Biology, 

Chemistry and concurrent enrollment in Anatomy 

and Physiology of Human Systems. 

Students study the mechanisms of pathology and the 

process of pathogenesis, learn a variety of human diseases, 

and the effects of disease prevention and control. This 

course requires higher laboratory proficiency and research 

skills that demonstrate an ability to gather and synthesize 

research data from field experiences. Pathophysiology 

is a Career and Technical Education funded course. 

Pathophysiology can count as a fourth year science on the 

Recommended Achievement Program. 

S564 Principles of Technology 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Previously taken 1 course in 

Science and Algebra I 

This course can be taken for physics graduation credit. 

It is an extensive hands-on course designed to provide a 

study in force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power and 

force transformers as applied to mechanical, fluid, thermal, 

and electrical energy that comprise simple technological 

devises and equipment. Principles of Technology Education 

is a Career and Technical Education funded course. This 

course will count as a fourth year of science on the 

Recommended Achievement Program. 

S332 Physics - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 


Physics Honors will extend understanding of physics 

concepts and knowledge of science as a process. 



investigations. Students will study laws of motion; changes 

within physical systems and conservation of energy and 

momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and 

behavior of waves; and quantum physics. 

S354 Physics - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 


Physics Pre-AP will increase students’ understanding 

of physics concepts, extend students’ knowledge of 

science as a process and enhance test-taking strategies. 



investigations. Students will study laws of motion; changes 

within physical systems and conservation of energy and 

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momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and 

behavior of waves; and quantum physics. Pre-Advanced 

Placement courses prepare students who intend to continue 

their studies in the Advanced Placement program. This 

Pre-Advanced Placement course will require students to 


standards. Carefully read the section describing 




S356 Physics – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Physics Pre AP 









S359 Physics II - Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Physics; College/ 

University Requirements 

This course gives high school credit for Advanced Physics 

and college credit for Physics. This course provides advanced 

academic instruction that includes the study of Newtonian 

mechanics, forces, statics, laws of motion, gravity, energy, 

momentum, temperature, specific heat, heat exchange, simple 

harmonic motion, wave motion, sound, electric charge, electric 

field and potential, DC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic 

induction, AC circuits, optics, optical instruments, relativity, 

the solid state, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary 

particles. Students are responsible for payment of college 

tuition, fees, and books required for this course. Refer to the 

section describing the Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the 

“High School Overview” page of this catalog. 

S360 Scientific Research and Design 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or 

concurrent enrollment in Physics 

Students conduct laboratory investigations and fieldwork, 

use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to 

make informed decisions, formulate hypotheses to guide 

experimentation and data collection, analyze published 

research, develop and implement investigative designs, 

collect, organize and evaluate qualitative and quantitative 

data obtained through experimentation, synthesize valid 

conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data, and 

communicate conclusions to an audience of professionals. 

Scientific Research and Design is a Career and Technical 

Education funded course. This course can count as a 

fourth year of science under the Recommended and 

Distinguished Achievement Programs. 

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH 

S171 American Sign Language I 


Grade: 9 – 12 


This course emphasizes interpersonal communication 

to achieve communicative competence. Students will: 

develop finger spelling skills as well as expressive and 

receptive sign skills, acquire an extensive vocabulary, 

understand basic ASL syntax, understand basic principles 

of ASL grammatical rules, copy ASL non-manuals, use 

some ASL classifiers, increase awareness of cultural 

behaviors of the Deaf signing community, and participate 

in group discussions and role play practices. This course 

will also include a brief history of ASL, and an introduction 

to American Deaf Culture and the Deaf community. An 

extensive amount of memorization is required. 

S173 American Sign Language II 


Grade: 9 – 12 

Prerequisite: American Sign Language I 

This course continues development of the basic skills 

of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students 

are introduced to more complex forms of grammar. 

The knowledge of the language, including grammar, 

and culture, communication, and learning strategies, 

technology, and content from other subject areas will help 

the student develop a more proficient use of communication 

skills in school settings. 

S174 American Sign Language II Honors 


Grade: 9 – 12 

Prerequisite: American Sign Language I 

This course continues development of listening, speaking, 

reading and writing. Students are introduced to more 

complex forms of grammar that will be developed in 

American Sign Language III This course is designed for 

students who plan to enroll in American Sign Language III. 

Students will develop a more sophisticated understanding 

of the applications of the language by demonstrating “real 

world” scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. 

S181 Chinese I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Students are introduced to Mandarin Chinese through the 

development of listening and speaking skills. Approximately 

50 characters are introduced in year one with the primary 

emphasis being oral proficiency. The study of Chinese 

culture is an important aspect of this language course. 

This course is appropriate for students with little or no 

knowledge of Chinese language and is NOT appropriate 

for students who have attended more than one year of 

Chinese school. 

S185 Chinese II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Chinese I 








skills in school settings.

High School 

S186 Chinese II Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Chinese I 



complex forms of grammar that will be developed in Chinese 

III. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll 

in Chinese III. Students will develop a more sophisticated 

understanding of the applications of the language by 

demonstrating “real world” scenarios in speaking, reading, 

and writing. 

S158 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I & II 

S159 Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Oral and written proficiency 

screening in Spanish 

Students who are native speakers of Spanish may receive 

credit for Spanish I & II upon successful completion of 

this course in one year. This course enriches the students’ 

total language experience by building on the language 

proficiency they already possess. Emphasis is placed 

on reading, writing and grammar skills. In addition, TAKS 

objectives within the Spanish curriculum are emphasized 

which will transfer to the English language. Students are 

encouraged to continue the study of their native language 

and build pride in their ethnic heritage. 

S151 Spanish I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Students learn to speak, write and read simple phrases using 

present and past tenses; ask and answer basic questions. 

Students develop communication skills such as listening, 

speaking, reading, and writing. The knowledge of the 

language, including grammar, and culture, communication, 

and learning strategies, technology, and content from other 

subject areas will provide the background for students to 

use in socializing, acquiring and providing information, 

and expressing feelings and opinions. 

S152 Spanish II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish I 




Extending the study of literature, culture, history and fine 

arts further develops understanding the Hispanic world. 





skills in school settings. 

S156 Spanish II - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish I 



complex forms of grammar that will be developed in 

Spanish III. This course is designed for students who 

plan to enroll in Spanish III. Students will develop a more 

sophisticated understanding of the applications of the 

language and the cultures by demonstrating “real world” 

scenarios in speaking, reading, and writing. 

S153 Spanish III - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish II 

At the completion of this course, students will be able 

to converse in Spanish and will have increased their 

comprehension and oral proficiency. Expanded course 

content is given to reading poetry and specific literary 

genres. Students write compositions and read literature 

with more depth and understanding. Students will develop 

a more sophisticated understanding of the applications 

of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real 


S15B Spanish III - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish II Honors 




students to dedicate themselves to study required by rigorous 

college-level standards. A higher level of sophistication in the 

language will be demonstrated by creating scenarios using 

cognitive and creative thinking skills. Carefully read the section 




S154 Spanish IV (Language) - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish III Pre-AP 









S155 Spanish V (Literature) - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Spanish IV AP 









S161 French I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


Students learn to speak, write and read simple phrases using 

present and past tenses; ask and answer basic questions; 

develop some understanding of French culture and history; 

and imitate basic pronunciation and intonation patterns using 

tapes and teacher modeling. Students develop communication 

skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The 

knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, 

communication, and learning strategies, technology, and 

content from other subject areas will provide the background 

for students to use in socializing, acquiring and providing 

information, and expressing feelings and opinions. 

S162 French II 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: French I 

This course continues development of the basic skills of 

listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn 

to express themselves verbally and in writing using more 

complex vocabulary and grammatical structures and more 

verb tenses. Knowledge of French culture increases and 

he/she begins to read French poetry and other literary 

selections. The knowledge of the language, including 

grammar, and culture, communication, and learning 

strategies, technology, and content from other subject 

areas will help the student develop a more proficient use 

of communication skills in school settings. 

S166 French II - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: French I 


reading, and writing. Students are introduced to more 

complex forms of grammar that will be developed in French 

III. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll 

in French III. Students will develop a more sophisticated 

understanding of the applications of the language and 

the cultures by demonstrating “real world” scenarios in 

speaking, reading, and writing. 

S163 French III - Honors 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: French II 

At the completion of this course, students will be able 

to converse in French and will have increased their 

comprehension and oral proficiency. Expanded course 

content is given to reading poetry and specific literary 

genres. Students write compositions and read literature 

with more depth and understanding. Students will develop 

a more sophisticated understanding of the applications 

of the language and the cultures by demonstrating “real 


S16B French III - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: French II 



program. A higher level of sophistication in the language will 

be demonstrated by creating scenarios using cognitive and 

creative thinking skills. This Pre-Advanced Placement course 

will require students to dedicate themselves to study required 

by rigorous college-level standards. Carefully read the section 




S164 French IV (Language) - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: French III Pre-AP 









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FINE ARTS 

S771 Art I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


This course provides an introduction to visual awareness, 

the elements and principles of art and art appreciation. 

Labs cover the use of basic media including pencil, pen, 

charcoal, pastel, collage, tempera, clay and wood. 

S772 Art II Drawing 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Art I 

Students will have the opportunity to experience drawing 

techniques with a variety of different media. 

S775 Art II Painting 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Art I 

Students will have the opportunity to experience painting 

using a variety of techniques and media. 

S777 Art III Drawing 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Art II 

Students will have the opportunity to express ideas through 

original artworks, using a variety of media. 

S778 Art III Drawing – Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Art II 

Students will have the opportunity to expand their drawing 

and painting techniques at a more complex level. Students 

will be required to prepare a portfolio. 

S77D Art IV Drawing 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Art III 

Students will have the opportunity to produce artwork 

that integrates information from a variety of sources and 

demonstrates sustained self-directed effort. Students will 

be required to prepare, complete and submit a portfolio. 

S774 Art IV Drawing - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Art III Pre-AP 

Students will have the opportunity to expand previously 

taught drawing and painting techniques with a variety 

of media to create portfolio quality art. This Advanced 

Placement course will require students to dedicate 

themselves to study required by rigorous college-level 

standards. Students taking this course will be expected to 

prepare, complete and submit an AP Portfolio for review by 

the College Board. Carefully read the section describing 




S751 Theatre I 


Grade: 9 - 12 


The course provides the expressive use of the body and 

voice, acting concepts and skills, theatre production 

concepts and skills. Students attend live theatre events 

and analyze their experiences. Attendance at afterschool 

events, public performances and interscholastic 

competition required. 

S752 Theatre II 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Theatre I 

The course covers character development, production 

styles, career opportunities in acting, lighting, costumes, 

makeup, advertising, props, scenery design, mime, 

children’s theatre and puppetry. The class attends 

and evaluates live performances. Attendance at afterschool 



S753 Theatre III 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts II 

The course contains advanced character study and 

presentation; various specialized theatrical styles such as 

dance, musical theatre and masked theatre; and career 

opportunities. Attendance at live performances promotes 

appreciation of theatrical events. Attendance at afterschool 



S754 Theatre IV 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Theatre Arts III and Teacher 


The course provides original character development, 

scene structuring with various character types and 

character studies from various specialized media such as 

radio, television and film. Students develop play-writing 

and directing techniques, explore careers in theatrical 

production and attend and analyze live theatrical events. 

Attendance at after-school events, public performances 

and interscholastic competition required. 

S755 Theatre Production I - IV 

S756 Credit: .5 - 4 

S757 Grade: 9 - 12 

S758 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation 

Gives students credit for their work in play production 

activities. The theatre production course is an academic 

co-curricular laboratory that may meet at times other than 

during school hours. 

S731 Jazz Band I - IV 

S732 Credit: .5 - 4 

S733 Grade: 9 - 12 

S734 Prerequisite: Concurrent membership in band 

(with the exception of piano, bass, keyboard and 

vocalist), a competent level of musicianship 

and a working knowledge of music are required. 

Membership open by audition only. 

Band I, II, III, IV 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Previous band experience. 

During the fall semester, all band students are required to 

participate in marching. Attendance at after-school events, 

public performances and interscholastic competition 

required. 

S701 - 704 Cadet Band 

The course offers special emphasis to developing proper 

instrumental technique through rehearsal and performance. 

Students receive assistance in improving playing ability 

and knowledge of the fundamentals of music theory. 

S711 - 714 Concert Band 

Open by audition; intermediate-level performance 

organization that allows students to develop instrumental 

technique, critical listening, cultural growth and music 

theory skills. Students participate in individual and group 

performances including concerts, contests and UIL 

events. 

S721 - 724 Symphonic Band 

Open by audition; for the advanced instrumental student. 

Students participate in concerts and contests each year 

and are expected to compete in individual UIL events. 

S705 - 708 Instrumental Ensemble 

Open by audition; Instrumental ensembles are select 

musical groups. Ensemble performance of the highest 

level is expected. Students will be involved in numerous 

performances/competitions. 

Choral Music I, II, III, IV 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Placement is by audition. 

Attendance at after-school events, public performances 

and interscholastic competition required. 

S746 

Freshman Choir 

Prerequisite: Placement is by audition 

Freshman Choir is a basic vocal music class. Fundamentals 

of music and voice production are taught for the purpose 

of performance and competition. This class is open to all 

students who are interested in vocal music. Performances 

are limited. Enrollment is by audition only. 

S737 - 740 Concert Choir 

Prerequisite: By audition 

The course contains rehearsal and performance of a 

variety of choral music and fundamentals of music theory. 

Students participate in several concerts each year and 

are encouraged to participate in individual and group UIL 

events. 

S741 - 744 Chorale 


For the advanced vocal student who has demonstrated 

above-average performance in vocal technique, sight 

reading and audio perception. Students continue on a 

higher level of competency in voice, theory, sight reading, 

intervallic and rhythmic analysis, while performing music 

from the Renaissance to the present, including spirituals, 

Broadway, and jazz/pop. Students participate in many 

concerts each year and are expected to participate in UIL 

events. 

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S715-S718 Vocal Ensemble 


Vocal ensembles are select musical groups. Ensemble 

performances of the highest level is expected. Students 

will be involved in numerous performances/competitions. 

Enrollment is by audition only. 

S745 Music Theory – Advanced Placement 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Previous music training 

Allows the serious music student to broaden his/her knowledge 

of the fundamentals of music with emphasis upon related 

skills in ear training, sight singing and keyboard harmony. 

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

AND AFJROTC 

S600 Health 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Concepts of physical fitness; sleep; nutrition and weight 

control; human reproduction; grooming; dental care; 

preventative diseases; alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse; 

first aid; accident prevention; the role of community health 

services and the influence of the family unit upon physical, 

social and emotional development. Students who complete 

a full year of Health Science Technology I may substitute 

an elective for the required .5 credit of Health. 

S61A Physical Education IA -Foundations of 

Personal Fitness 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Lifetime physical fitness that includes the following topics: 

stress management; sound nutritional practices; consumer 

issues; safety in fitness; lifestyles that affect fitness; 

attitudes that affect fitness. 

S601 Physical Education Individual Sports 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Lifetime physical activities that include the following topics: 

movement, knowledge, and motor skills; individual, dual 

and team sports; sportsmanship. 

S602 Physical Education Team Sports 

S603 Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


Intramural and fitness activities that include the following 

topics: conditioning; skill development; safe practices; 

weight and aerobic training. 

S897 Sports Medicine I 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: must complete an application 

process, have instructor approval, and have 

taken Health. 

This course bridges the gap between health class and 

clinical rotation for students interested in medical related 

careers. Students will study prevention of athletic injuries, 

recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic 

injuries, rehabilitation and management skills. 

S892 Sports Medicine II 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: must complete an application 

process, have instructor approval, and have 

taken Health. 

This course is for students to further their studies in athletic 

training. It provides an in-depth study and application of the 

components of sports medicine including but not limited 

to: basic rehabilitative techniques; therapeutic modalities; 

wound care, taping and bandaging techniques, prevention, 

recognition, and care of musculoskeletal injuries; injuries to 

the young athlete; drugs in sports; modern issues in sports 

medicine. Individualized and independent assignments 

will be included in this course. This course will involve 

outside-of-class time homework and time required working 

with athletes and athletic teams. Prerequisites for this 

course are successful completion of Sports Medicine I, 

and instructor’s approval. 

S690 Dance Training 


Grade: 9 - 11 


Students learn the vocabulary of dance movement and 

develop an awareness of factors that influence movement. 

Dance techniques, creative expression and development 

of self-confidence are included. 

Dance I-IV 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Placement is based on competitive 

tryouts. 

S691 Dance I 

The course contains fundamental skills in ballet, modern 

jazz, folk, character and ethnic dances. 

S692 Dance II 

Students explore Laban efforts or qualities of movement. 

S693 Dance III 

Emphasis on developing a sensitivity to tempo, meter, 

accent and phrasing in dance techniques and in 

compositional studies. 

S694 Dance IV 

Emphasis on evaluating dance recitals and reading 

critiques by established critics. 

Athletics 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Placement is based on tryouts. 

Local credit only for 3rd and 4th year. 

The following competitive athletic programs are designed 

for those who are highly motivated to participate in team 

and individual UIL athletics. Participants are expected 

to meet all UIL regulations and must maintain academic 

standards while devoting a great deal of time outside 

the school day toward these programs. Each sport listed 

requires approval by the coach of the sport involved. 

Football Basketball Baseball Soccer 

Track Volleyball Golf Softball 

Tennis Swimming Trainer Cross country 

AFJROTC–Air Force Junior Reserve 

Officers Training Corps: I – S611, 

II – S612, III – S613, IV – S614 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Conference with JROTC instructor 

recommended prior to enrollment. Taught at 

Foster High School and Lamar Consolidated 

High School; available to all students. 

Air Force Junior ROTC is a citizenship program for high 

school students in the ninth through twelfth grades. 

AFJROTC encourages its students to get involved in their 

local communities to produce well-informed and helpful 

citizens. Each year’s Aerospace Science course work 

relates to a different theme, examples are: Frontiers in 

Aviation History, The Science of Flight, and The Exploration 

of Space. To enhance classroom learning, students 

participate in extracurricular and social activities such 

as field trips, drill teams, honor guards, model rocketry, 

and dining-outs. Throughout the four years, Leadership 

Education provides an opportunity to wear the Air Force 

uniform, participate in drill and ceremonies and study 

leadership techniques that contribute to personal honor, 

self-reliance, patriotism and leadership. Wearing the Air 

Force uniform once a week is required. 

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 

S246 Computer Science 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Geometry (Algebra II may be taken 

concurrently with this course.) 

Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in 

the use of hardware components and software programs, 

acquire information from electronic sources, use computerbased 

productivity tools, format digital information for 

effective communication and deliver products electronically 

in a variety of media. 

S236 Computer Science - Pre-Advanced Placement 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Geometry (Algebra II may be taken 

concurrently with this course.) 

This is an introductory course into computer science. 

The course covers how to make basic console and 

graphical computer programs. Topics include: input/ 

output, data storage, selection/repetition statements, and 

mathematical/comparison operations. Carefully read the 

section describing the Pre-Advanced Placement and 

Advanced Placement Programs in the “High School 

Overview” section of this catalog under “Planning Your 

Schedule”. 

S245 Computer Science II - Advanced Placement 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Proficiency in the knowledge and 

skills for Computer Science I. 

The course is an advanced computer science course that 

allows students to work on large scale projects. Topics 

include: advanced data structures, searching/sorting 

algorithms, recursion, algorithm efficiency and Graphic 

User Interfaces. Carefully read the section describing 




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S247 Computer Science: Independent Study 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Computer Science I & II 

This course is an advanced computer science course 

that allows students to work on large scale projects. 

Topics include: databases, networking, managing sounds, 

graphics, collision detection and threads. 

S791 Digital Graphics and Animation 


Grade: 9-12 


Students will learn digital graphics and animation 

vocabulary, apply basic sound editing principles, and 

use different animation techniques. They will evaluate 

the fundamental concepts of graphic design including 

composition and lighting, create three-dimensional effects 

and use scripting language to create an animation or 

movie. They will also evaluate their products against 

established criteria. 

The following courses also meet the requirement for 

the Technology Application graduation credit: 


– See CTE 

• Business Computer Information Systems II 

– Honors – See CTE 


– See CTE 

• Desktop Publishing – See English 

CAREER AND TECHNICAL 

EDUCATION (CTE) 

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District’s Career 

and Technical Education program is designed to guide 

students into career pathways that provide a firm academic 

and technological foundation to help build future career 

plans and career preparation opportunities. Students 

entering the 9th grade can select a group of careers and 

begin to focus on one or more within a pathway as they 

proceed through high school. Courses in the 11th and 12th 

grades are more specific in career focus and lead to postsecondary 

options. 

There are many ways that a student can earn college 

credit while in high school. Lamar CISD Career and 

Technical Education participates in articulated Tech Prep 

credit. High school students in the 11th and 12th grade 

who successfully demonstrate college-level competence 

in certain Career and Technical courses are eligible to 

receive articulated credit for courses that are part of an 

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree plan offered 

by most public two-year colleges. Articulation is part of 

a federal education initiative called Tech Prep. Tech Prep 

is a college-preparatory program for technical careers. 

It is based on the recommended graduation plan and 

provides for rigorous technical and academic curriculum 

that includes four years of high school with additional 

training at the post-secondary level. A Tech Prep Associate 

Degree prepares students to go straight to work, enhances 

opportunities in military science, or pursue a Bachelors 

degree. 

* Indicates courses that may articulate with two-year 

colleges. See counselor for details. 

Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems, 

Scientific Research and Design Medical Microbiology, 

Pathophysiology and Principles of Technology are Career 

and Technical Education courses and can be found in the 

science section of this catalog. 

While Lamar CISD makes a concerted effort to avail Career 

and Technical Education programs to all students, all 

courses may not be available to every student in LCISD 

because of transportation and facility demands. 

S880 Career Connections 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 10 


This course will introduce students to the numerous career 

pathways/options. Students will use self-knowledge, 

educational and career information to establish realistic 

career and educational goals after locating and analyzing 

career information. 

S870 Introduction to World Agricultural Science 

and Technology Science 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Introduces beginning agriculture science students to 

global agriculture. Students study agriculture career 

development, leadership, communications, and personal 

finance. 

S871 Applied Agricultural Science and Technology 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to World Agricultural 

and Technology Science 

Students study soils, plants, animals, agricultural 

construction, food science, supervised occupational 

experience programs and leadership. 

S872 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to World 

Agricultural and Technology Science and 

Applied Agricultural Science and Technology 

A study of basic theory and specialized skills in the areas 

of tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, 

plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working and 

welding. 

S883 Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to World Agricultural 

and Technology Science and Applied Agricultural 

Science and Technology 

This course is a study of metal product fabrication, including 

oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and plasma methods of 

welding and cutting. 

S873 Plant and Animal Production 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


Agricultural and Technology Science and 

Applied Agricultural Science and Technology 

This course is a study of principles of animal and plant 

production and management of soils. 

S472 Plant and Soil Science 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Range Management & Ecology; 

Plant and Animal Production 

This course is part of the sequence of courses in the Plant/ 

Animal Program of Study in which students will learn the 

relationships between plants and soil, and the affect they 

have on food and fiber production. The course will give 

students the opportunity to identify the importance and 

interrelationship of soil and plans; practice techniques of 

land evaluation; explain soil formations and evaluate the 

properties and nature of soils; recognize conservation of 

soil and water plus perform soil management practices; 

and discuss plant physiology, genetics. 

S463 Range Management and Ecology 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 – 11 


Ag Science and Applied Ag Science 

This course is part of the Plant/Animal Program of Study 

and is designed to provide information regarding the 

management and ecological aspects of range lands. 

Instruction will include the study and development of 

technical skills in renewable natural resources, range plants, 

ecosystems, water cycles, range conditions, carrying 

capacities, livestock management, wildlife management, 

and research. Information about safe working practices, 

record keeping, career exploration and leadership will be 

included 

S877 Animal Science 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Plant and Animal Production; 

Range Management and Ecology 

This course is a study of nutrition, health and management 

of domestic animals. 

S473 Advanced Plant and Soil Science 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Plant and Soil Science; Animal Science 

This course is designed to examine the interrelatedness 

of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of 

crop production using the resources of land, soil, water, 

energy, and living organisms. Instruction is designed to 

expand one’s knowledge of the scientific and technological 

dimensions of resources necessary for crop production. 

This is the final course in the Plant/Animal Program of 

Study. 

S474 Advanced Animal Science – Honor 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Animal Science 

A course designed to examine the inter-relatedness 

of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of 

livestock production. Instruction is designed to expand 

one’s knowledge of the scientific and technological 

dimensions of resources necessary for animal production. 

Prepares students with technology and scientific skills 

required for the management of livestock production or 

higher level education. Each student will present a major 

research-based product in a multimedia mode related to 

animal science management. 

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S464 Agricultural Mechanics I 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Ag Mechanics and 

Ag Metal Fabrication 

This year-long, laboratory-based course is designed to 

introduce the scientific principles, concepts, and skill 

development necessary in agricultural mechanics. This 

course emphasizes safe practices with various tools and 

equipment in the workplace, electric wiring, plumbing, 

concrete construction, carpentry, fencing methods. 

Preparation for welding careers will be the focus of this 

course. Students will perform cold and hot metal skills 

such as types of metals; cutting, filing, shaping and drilling 

metal, Oxy-fuel welding and cutting, and selection and 

operation of welding machinery. 

S465 Agricultural Mechanics II 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics I 

This year-long, laboratory-based course is designed 

to introduce the scientific principles, concepts, and 

skill development necessary for a career as a certified 

welder. This course will focus on the following areas: 

safety practices in the workplace; safe utilization of 

appropriate tools and equipment; design, layout, and bill 

of materials process; cold metal processes to include 

drilling, tapping, threading, bolting, riveting and removal 

of broken metal fasteners; Oxy-fuel cutting and specialty 

cutting techniques; operating various welding machinery 

to include electric arc welding, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) 

welding, and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. 

S504 Introduction to Business 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 11 


Develops a foundation in various aspects of business 

to become competent consumers, employees, and 

entrepreneurs. Topics include credit, buying necessities, 

job search skills, and banking. 

S520* Accounting I 


Grade: 10 - 12 


This year-long course presents accounting terminology, the 

fundamental accounting equation, the basic steps of the 

accounting cycle and a rationale for keeping the financial 

records. The use of automated software is introduced in 

this course. 

S522 Accounting II - Honors 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Accounting I 

This year-long course provides for development of 

advanced accounting principles beyond those presented 

in Accounting I. Develops critical thinking and problemsolving 

skills, utilizing technological skills with the 

application of accounting software. Case studies and/or 

applications in business environments are analyzed and 

applied in this course. 

S501* Business Computer Information Systems I 


Grade: 10 - 12 


This year-long course provides students with work and 

personal skill development in word processing and 

spreadsheet. Students will have the opportunity to take 

Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. These 

certifications are globally recognized standards for digital 

literacy and desktop computing proficiency. Students are 

responsible for testing fee. Completion with an 80 course 

average enables student to take CISCO/Internetworking 

Technologies at Wharton County Junior College as a dual 

credit. Meets requirements for Technology Applications 

credit for graduation. 

S506* Business Computer Information Systems I - Honors 


Grade: 10 - 12 


This year-long course prepares students to apply higherlevel 

cognitive skills and to use critical and creative thinking 

skills along with technology skills in word processing, 

databases, presentation graphics, desktop publishing, and 

spreadsheet applications. Students will have the opportunity 

to take Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. These 

certifications are globally recognized standards for digital 

literacy and desktop computing proficiency. Students are 

responsible for testing fee. Oral and written communication 

skills are also enhanced by enrichment activities in web 

page design, presentations and Internet research. Each 

student will present a major research-based product in 

a multimedia mode. Meets requirements for Technology 

Applications credit for graduation. 

S834* Business Computer Information Systems II - Honors 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: BCIS I; Must demonstrate typing 

proficiency of 35 wpm (net) or above. 

This year-long course develops student processing skills 

and utilization of critical and creative thinking skills. 

Students will have the opportunity to take Microsoft 

Office Specialist certification exam. These certifications 

are globally recognized standards for digital literacy and 

desktop computing proficiency. Students are responsible 

for testing fee. Prepares students with technology skills 

required by the business environment, higher-level 

education, or related to multimedia applications. Each 

student will present a major research-based product in 

a multimedia mode. Emphasis is on word processing 

web page design and graphics imaging technology. 

Meets requirements for Technology Applications credit for 

graduation. 

S833* Business Image Management and Multimedia 


Grade: 11 - 12 


This year-long course develops proficiencies in designing, 

importing and manipulating text, graphics, audio, and video 

used in presentation management, multimedia production, 

publishing systems, and emerging technologies. Software 

Programs: PowerPoint, Photoshop, HTML, FrontPage, 

Flash, and Movie Maker Software. 

S863 Introduction to Computer Maintenance 


Grade: 10- 11 

Prerequisite: None. This course is only offered 

at Terry High School 

This year-long course focuses on the assembly and 

disassembly of modern computer systems and can begin 

to prepare students for computer maintenance certification 

courses, such as A+. The study of electronic theory, 

disk drive systems, computer architecture, schematic 

diagrams, and system board circuitry will be presented. An 

introduction to operating system software and the use of 

operating systems in troubleshooting system abnormalities 

will integrate with basic electronics and the hardware 

needed to diagnose malfunctions. 

S860* Computer Maintenance I 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 11-12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer 

Maintenance. This course is only offered at 

Terry High School. 

This course continues to build on the concepts learned 

in Introduction to Computer Maintenance. The course will 

focus on preparing students for taking the A+ certification 

exams by CompTIA. The student will study, in depth, 

disk drive systems, computer architecture, schematic 

diagrams, and system board circuitry. Operating systems, 

such as Window XP, and DOS will be covered in depth 

as well. The course will focus heavily on troubleshooting 

desktop computer issues and work situations for computer 

maintenance techniques. 

S865 CISCO I/Internetworking Technologies I – Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: BCIS I; College/University 

requirements 

This course is taught at Wharton County Junior college, 

Richmond, Fort Bend Technical Center; course number 

ITCC1401. This class is part of a certification program 

designed to develop the skills needed to design, build 

and maintain small to medium-sized networks. In a lab 

setting that simulates the real world, students utilize the 

building blocks of today’s global information networks, 

and design local and wide-area networks. This course 

focuses on network fundamentals, router theory and 

router technologies. Students will be expected to know 

and to perform, with the ultimate evaluation criterion to 

be that of passing the post-program certification test 

made available through CISCO. Students are responsible 

for payment of college tuition, fees and books required 

for this course. Refer to the section describing the Dual/ 


page of this catalog. 

S866 CISCO II/Internetworking Technologies II - Dual 

Credit: 1 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: CISCO I/Internetworking 

Technologies I; College/University requirements 

This course is taught at Wharton County Junior College, 

Richmond, Fort Bend Technical Center; course number 

ITCC1404. This class is part of a certification program 

designed to continue the development of skills learned. 

The course focuses on advanced routing and switching, 

network design and network management. This high-tech 

learning environment provides students the knowledge 

and experience to enter the workforce and/or further their 

education and training in the computer-networking field. 

Students will be expected to know and to perform, with 

the ultimate evaluation criterion to be that of passing the 

post-program certification test made available through 

CISCO. Students are responsible for payment of college 

tuition, fees and books required for this course. Refer to the 

section describing the Dual/Concurrent College Courses in 

the “High School Overview” page of this catalog. S811* 

S811 Health Science Technology I 


Grade: 10 - 12 


This year-long course is a study of knowledge and skills 

necessary for employment in health care field; provides 

foundation for the Health Science Technology program. 

Students who complete a full year of Health Science 

Technology I and pass the end-of-course test will satisfy 

the health requirement for graduation 

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S844 Health Science Technology III 

(Emergency Medical Technician Basic – Dual) 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: College/University requirements; 

this course is offered at WCJC Richmond 

campus; additional qualifications as per 

course handout. WCJC Course 

number: Fall –EMSP1401; Spring – EMSP 1260 

These courses can lead to Emergency Medical Technician 

(EMT) certification. EMT Basic includes all the skills 

necessary to provide emergency medical care at a 

basic life support level with an ambulance service or 

other specialized services. The student will display a 

working knowledge of clinical information and related 

topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency 

medical care of the EMT-Basic level; demonstrate the 

ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and 

exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics 

and professionalism expected of the EMT-Basic. These 

courses prepare students as emergency medical care 

providers in a pre-hospital setting. The spring semester 

course provides detailed education, training and workbased 

experiences, generally at a clinical site; clinical 

experiences are unpaid external learning experiences 

and students need to complete 64 hours of clinical time. 

Uniforms must be worn to class. Persons certified as 

EMT-Basics provide basic care as specified by the Texas 

Department of State Health and the National Registry of 

EMT’s. Tuition, fees and student admission procedures 

for this course will be outlined to interested students. 


fees and books required for this course along with their 

own transportation to and from the campus. Refer to the 

section describing Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the 


S346 

S347 

S348 

S360 

S564 

Anatomy and Physiology 

(see Science Section) 

Medical Microbiology 


Pathophysiology 


Scientific Research and Design 


Principles of Technology 


S466 Textile and Apparel Design 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10-12 

The textile and apparel industries encompass the 

production, marketing, and consumption of textile and 

apparel products. Students will use the knowledge and 

skills obtained in this course to function effectively as 

consumers and in careers related to the textile and apparel 

industries. 

S806 Interior Design 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12, 9 if PFD credit in junior high 


This is a technical laboratory course which focuses on 

the design of residential and nonresidential environments. 

Content addresses design practices, furniture styles, 

accessories, budgeting, consumer decision making, 

technology, space planning, interior settings, and career 

awareness in the interior design field. 

S803* Child Development 

Credit: .5 



This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills 

related to the development, care, guidance and protection 

of children. Promoting the physical, emotional, social and 

intellectual development of children, including those with 

special needs and career options related to the care and 

education of children is also addressed. 

S461* Ready, Set, Teach! I 


Grade: 11 – 12 

Prerequisite: Child Development 

This year-long course is for students interested in exploring 

the field of teaching through observation, discovery, 

lecture, cooperative learning, speakers, analysis of current 

issues, and utilization of technology. Students will learn 

about education areas of early childhood, elementary and 

secondary instruction. Students will learn about various 

instructional strategies and research-based decision 

making. 

S460* Ready, Set, Teach! II - Elementary/Secondary 

Internship 

Credit: 1 – 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Ready, Set, Teach! I 

In this year long course, students will continue learning 

about educational careers by shadowing and assisting 

teachers in an unpaid internship setting. Students will 

work with classroom teachers at the elementary and/ 

or secondary level to understand effective instructional 

techniques for all learners. Transportation to and from the 

internship sites is the responsibility of the student 

S462 Ready, Set, Teach! II - Early Childhood 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Child Development and Ready, Set, 

Teach! I 

This year-long course provides specific training in the 

guidance, education and management skills required in 

early childhood education settings. Career preparation will 

be explored through site visits, professional mentoring, 

guest speakers, and research projects. 

S804* Nutrition and Food Science 

Credit: .5 



This course is a study of nutrition, health and wellness, 

safety and sanitation, fats and food preparation. Students 

study current trends in food preparation techniques. Also 

included is a study of careers in the food industry. 

S467 Sports Nutrition 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 – 12 

Prerequisite: Nutrition and Food Science 

recommended 

This course promotes the role of nutrition in physical 

performance as well as cardiovascular health and 

wellness. Students enrolled in this class will investigate the 

relationship between the amounts and types of foods eaten 

and one’s physical being. 

S819 Introduction to Culinary Arts 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: None. 

This-year-long course is designed for those students who 

are considering studies after high school in culinary arts 

or hotel-restaurant management. Students will be given 

hands-on lab training to gain understanding of cooking 

theory, the structure and organization of a professional 

kitchen, management and cost control, garnishing and 

presentation techniques, ServSafe methods from the 

National Restaurant Association and the opportunity to 

perform basic culinary skills. 

S820* Culinary Arts I 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts 

Application required 

This year-long, laboratory course is for the students 

interested in furthering their introductory courses in 

Culinary Arts. It provides specific training designed to 

develop knowledge and skills for employment in this 

occupational area. Instruction applies the knowledge 

learned in Introduction courses to development of operation 

and management skills associated with the food industry 

and its establishments. 

S818 Culinary Arts II 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and 

Culinary Arts I 

This year-long course is designed for students to continue 

to develop training started in Culinary Arts I course by 

working with the ProStart curriculum. The course will 

provide students with the tools and tips you need to build 

a successful career in the culinary field. 

S857 Internet Marketing 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: BCIS I recommended. 

A course designed to prepare students to use computers 

and other technology in research, marketing buying and 

internet sales. Students will apply current technology to all 

marketing functions through use of computer knowledge. 

S896 Sports and Entertainment Marketing 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


This course is designed to provide students information 

about careers in the sports and entertainment industry. 

Students will acquire the knowledge required to produce 

an actual sports and entertainment event. Students will 

learn about sponsorship, promotion, advertising, sales, 

event marketing, and communications necessary for a 

successful sports or entertainment event. 

S875 Entrepreneurship 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 11 - 12 


A course designed to provide a foundation to plan, design, 

and start a profitable business venture. Students will 

learn how to develop a business plan. Various hands-on 

experiences to learn business operations will be applied. 

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S890 Marketing Dynamics 


Grade: 11 - 12 


This year-long course provides students with collegebased 

business and marketing information instruction 

to prepare for business/marketing careers. This course 

focuses on the marketing concepts of advertising, job 

interviewing, starting your own business and preparing for 

marketing careers. Students are encouraged to participate 

in the marketing student organization DECA. 

S891 Marketing Dynamics Career Preparation I 

S845 Credit: 1 - 3 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Must be interviewed and 

approved by instructor and be 16 years old. 

Parent approval required. Good attendance 

record is required for work-based programs. 

This year-long course is a combination of co-op instruction 

and college-based business and marketing information. This 

course focuses on the marketing concepts of advertising, 

job interviewing, starting your own business and preparing 

for marketing careers. Students will be required to work a 

minimum number of hours per week at their training station. 

Students are encouraged to participate in the marketing 

student organization DECA. Transportation to and from the 

training station is the responsibility of the student. 

S84A Marketing Management 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Marketing Dynamics 

This year-long course continues the development of marketing 

concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on management 

theories and practices used in today’s businesses. 

S846 Marketing Management Career Preparation II 

S84B Credit: 1 - 3 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Marketing Dynamics. Must be 

interviewed and approved by instructor and be 

16 years old. Parent approval required. Good 

attendance record is required for work-based 

programs. 

This year-long course provides continuation of Marketing 

concepts developed in Marketing Dynamics. Further 

develops students’ career objectives. Students will be 

required to work a minimum number of hours per week at 

their training station. Transportation to and from the training 

station is the responsibility of the student. 

S560 Manufacturing Systems 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: None. Course offered at Foster High 

School only. 

This is an exploratory course that addresses skills important 

in manufacturing systems. Content includes manufacturing 

tools, machines, materials and processes. Projects in 

planning and controlling simulated manufacturing projects 

allow the students to explore organizational structures in 

manufacturing. A project materials cost is involved. 

S566 Manufacturing Technology 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Manufacturing Systems. Course 

offered at Foster High School only. 

This year long technical course enhances the understanding 

of various metallic and nonmetallic materials, processes, 

and products. Materials studied may include safety 

and instruction of tools and machines associated with 

manufacturing. Mathematical and scientific concepts are 

stressed as students study various processes used for 

transforming materials into products. Students study the 

design of products, quality control, design of production 

tooling, machine tool setups, and manufacturing systems. 

A project materials cost is involved. 

S568* Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: None. 

This course provides students with an opportunity to 

explore various careers in the field of computer-aided 

drafting (CAD). The human, scientific and technological 

dimensions of CAD are examined using the resources of 

math, science, and design skills commonly used in CAD. 

S823* Engineering Graphics 


Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer-Aided 

Drafting. 

This is year-long, technical course in lettering, engineering 

geometry, multi-view drawings, sectioning, pictorial 

representation, dimensioning, detail and assembly 

drawings, reproduction of drawings, and selection of 

equipment and supplies. This course is taught with 

conventional and computerized equipment. 

S555* Research, Design, and Development - Academic 


Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Two technology education courses 

in an approved coherent sequence and Teacher 

Recommendation. 

In this year-long course, students solve technological/ 

industrial problems by doing research, data collection, 

problem-solving, design, prototype development and 

making working models. A project materials cost is 

involved. 

S813 Introduction to Transportation Service Careers 


Grade: 10- 11 

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and application 

required 

This year-long course is the first of three course sequence 

leading to a career in the high paying automotive industry. 

The courses have been certified as meeting the standards 

of NATEF – National Automotive Technicians Education 

Foundation, an automotive industry organization. The 

course provides a basic understanding of safety automotive 

careers, automotive systems, and an understanding of the 

requirements to succeed in the industry. The instructor is 

ASE – Automotive Service Excellence certified and has 

extensive work experience in the automotive industry. 

S812 Auto Tech I 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Transportation 

Service Careers 

This year long course is the second in the series of the 

three course sequence leading to a career as a certified 

automotive technician. The standards of the NATEF – 

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation are 

introduced in the areas of brakes, steering and suspension, 

electrical and electronics, and engine performance. 

Students are expected to begin preparing to pass the 

ASE – Automotive Service Excellence exams related to 

these four areas. The instructor is ASE certified and has 


S815 Auto Tech II 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Auto Tech I 

This is the third course in the series of the three course 

sequence leading to a career as a certified automotive 

technician. Student completing this course will be expected 

to take and pass the ASE - Automotive Service Excellence 

exams in Brakes, Steering and suspension, electrical 

and electronics, and engine performance. Additionally 

students can earn college credit toward an Associate of 

Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. There 

is high demand and pay awaiting well trained, certified 

automotive technicians, and this course is a major step on 

that career pathway. The instructor is ASE certified and has 


S816* Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


Students will learn a general overview of components of 

the criminal justice systems plus the Penal Code, Code 

of Criminal Procedure, Family Code and the Traffic Law. 

Includes law enforcement career information and practical 

experiences in arrest techniques, accident investigations 

and fingerprinting. Students will be given the opportunity to 

participate in an internship experience in the community. 

S868* Crime in America 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Criminal Justice 

Introduction to explanations of criminal behavior, rules of 

evidence, workings and interrelationships of the major 

components of the criminal justice system, and the 

elements and sources of the laws that defend certain acts 

as crimes in the United States. Current/local occurrences 

related to crime will be reviewed. 

S861* Fundamentals of Criminal Law 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


This course offers a study of the nature of criminal law 

and historical development. Classification of crimes and 

penalties using Texas statutes will be taught. 

S862 Courts and Criminal Procedure 

Credit: .5 

Grade: 10 - 12 


This course will include a study of the judiciary in the 

criminal justice system, the structure of the American court 

system, prosecution, grand juries adjudication processes, 

sentencing and mock trials. 

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S869 Criminal Investigation 


Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Two courses in Criminal Justice with 

one being Technical Introduction to Criminal Justice 

This year-long course provides a basic understanding 

of investigative theory, collection and preservation 

of evidence, and sources of information. Methods of 

conducting interviews and interrogations will also be 

covered. Students will be provided opportunities to discover 

uses of forensic sciences and prepare for cases and trials. 

Students have the possibility of taking certification exams 

in Homeland Security and Statutory Use of Force. 

S810 Introduction to Construction Careers 


Grade: 9 - 12 


This year-long basic course will cover the broad areas 

relating to construction. Areas to be covered are: masonry, 

heating and air conditioning, building carpentry, concrete 

laying, electrical trades, plumbing, painting, and industrial/ 

heavy equipment. Correct procedures using hands-on 

opportunities will stress the skills needed for employment. 

Available at Lamar High School and Terry High School. 

S81A Building Trades I 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Construction Careers; 

Instructor approval and application required. 

This year-long Building carpentry course includes knowledge 

of and ability to apply the construction process of house 

foundation, framing, roofing, and exterior and interior 

finishing. Students will begin with raw materials and bring 

projects to finished product using state-of-the-art tools. Tool 

safety instruction is included. Instruction will provide jobspecific 

training for entry-level employment. Course taught 

at Lamar High School and Terry High School. 

S81B Building Trades II 

Credit: 1 - 2 

Grade: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Building Trades I; Instructor approval 

and application required. 

This year-long course is a continuation of Building Trades I. 

Building carpentry include knowledge of an ability to apply 

the construction process of house foundation, framing, 

roofing, and exterior and interior finishing. Students will 

begin with raw materials and bring projects to finished 

product using state-of-the-art tools. Tool safety instruction 

is included. Instruction will provide job-specific training 

for entry-level employment. Course taught at Lamar High 

School and Terry High School. 

S837 Career Preparation I 

S83A Credit: 1 – 3 

Grade: 11-12 

Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old, complete an 

application and have parent plus instructor approval. 

Good attendance record is required for 

work-based programs. 

In this year long course, students acquire a marketable skill, while 

receiving supervised on-the-job-training. Related instruction 

includes human relations, job applications and interviews, money 

management, careers, income tax and employer-employee 

relations. Students are encouraged to participate in the Skills 

USA-VICA. Students will be required to work a minimum number 

of hours per week at their training station. Transportation to and 

from the training station is the responsibility of the student. 

S838 Career Preparation II 

S83C Credit: 1 - 3 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Diversified Career Preparation I. 

Must be 16 years old and have parent and 

instructor approval. Good attendance record is 

required for work-based programs. Available to 

Lamar High School and Terry High School students. 

This year-long course is a continuation of Diversified Career 

Preparation I with emphasis on refining skills. Students are 

expected to enroll for two semesters. Students will be 

required to work a minimum number of hours per week at 

their training station. Transportation to and from the training 

station is the responsibility of the student. 

S853 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning- and 

Refrigeration I - Dual 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: None, prefer Introduction to 

Construction Careers; College/ 

University Requirements 

This first course in HVAC will be taught at Texas State 

Technical College in Richmond, Fort Bend Technical Center; 

course numbers HART1307, 2338. This course includes the 

knowledge of the design, operation, installation, diagnosis, 

and service of HVAC-R systems. Students are responsible 

for payment of college tuition, fees and books required 

for this course along with their own transportation to and 

from the campus. Refer to the section describing Dual/ 



S854 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning- and 

Refrigeration II - Dual 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air 

Conditioning-and Refrigeration I - Dual; 

College/University Requirements 

This course is the continuation of HVAC I and is taught 

at Texas State Technical College in Richmond, Fort Bend 

Technical Center; course numbers HART1341, 2342. This 

course includes further study in the design, operation, 

installation, diagnosis, and service of HVAC-R systems. 


fees and books required for this course along with their 

own transportation to and from the campus. Refer to the 

section describing Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the 


S821 Diesel Mechanics I – Dual 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: None, prefer Automotive Brakes 

Steering and Suspension Fundamentals and/or 

Introduction to Transportation Service Careers; 


This course is taught at Texas State Technical College in 

Richmond, Fort Bend Technical Center; course numbers 

DEMR 1410, 2412. Instruction emphasizes utilization of 

repair manuals; removal, repair, and replacement of diesel 

engine components; service and repair of fuel injection 

systems; lubricating systems, cooling systems, and air 

brake intake and exhaust systems; plus safety, and career 

opportunities. Students are responsible for payment of 

college tuition, fees and books required for this course along 

with their own transportation to and from the campus. Refer 

to the section describing Dual/Concurrent College Courses 

in the “High School Overview” page of this catalog. 

S822 Diesel Mechanics II – Dual 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 

Prerequisite: Diesel Mechanics I; College 

University requirements 

This course is taught at Texas State Technical College in 

Richmond, Fort Bend Technical Center; course numbers 

DEMR 1416, 1421. Instruction includes advanced training 

in the utilization of repair manuals; removal, repair, and 

replacement of diesel engine components; service and repair 

of fuel injection systems; lubricating systems, cooling systems, 

and air brake intake and exhaust systems; plus safety and 

career opportunities. Students are responsible for payment of 

college tuition, fees and books required for this course. Refer 

to the section describing Dual/Concurrent College Courses in 

the “High School Overview” page of this catalog. 

S83D Cosmetology I - Dual 

Credit: 3 

Grade: 12 


This course is offered at WCJC Wharton Campus 

WCJC Course numbers: CSME 1401, 1405, 2441, 1491. 

This is the first set of courses in a certificate program leading 

to possible state licensure for cosmetology practice in 

Texas. Additional courses offered at Wharton County Junior 

College must be completed to fulfill licensure requirements. 

Instruction includes, but is not limited to, areas such as 

sterilization and sanitation processes, shampooing and 

rinsing hair, application of conditioning creams and color 

rinses, application of hair treatments, shaping and thinning 

hair, hair-styling, permanent waving, and hair coloring. Texas 

Cosmetology Commission hour requirements and policies 

are followed. Tuition, fees, and student admission procedures 

for this course will be outlined to interested students. Students 

are responsible for payment of college tuition, fees and books 

required for this course along with their own transportation 

to and from WCJC’s Wharton campus. Refer to the section 

describing Dual/Concurrent College Courses in the “High 

School Overview” page of this catalog. 

S889 Firefighter Certifications I & II - Dual 

Credit: 2 

Grade: 12 


this course is offered at WCJC Richmond 

campus; additional qualifications as per course 

handout. WCJC Course number FIRS1507 

The Firefighter I course can lead to the Fire Fighter Certification 

I – Introduction to fire fighter safety and development. 

Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules 

and Regulations, fire fighter safety, fire science, personal 

protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, 

and Fire reports and records. The Firefighter II course 

includes the study of basic principles and skill development 

in handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics include 

the distribution system of water supply; basic building 

construction; and emergency service communication, 

procedures, and equipment. After completion of Fire Fighter 

Certification I and II the student will be completing the 

certification process, certification classes III – VII, online and 

weekends at the Fort Bend County Fire field, governed by the 

Texas Commission on Fire Protection, the next semester after 

graduation. Tuition, fees and student admission procedures 

for this course will be outlined to interested students. Students 

are responsible for payment of college tuition, fees and books 

required for this course along with their own transportation to 

and from the campus. Refer to the section describing Dual/ 

Concurrent College Courses in the ‘High School Overview’ 


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High School Special 

Programs 

Gifted and Talented 

u Program Design 

The high school component of the program for gifted/talented 

develops students’ abilities to research independently; to 

plan and make decisions; to think creatively, logically, 

divergently and critically; to engage in higher levels of 

thinking, thus helping students become self-directed 

learners. Based on the characteristics and needs of the 

gifted learner, the curriculum is differentiated by providing 

opportunities for students to interact with more complex 

and abstract content, processes and at a pace designed to 

maximize learning experiences for gifted students. Gifted/ 

Talented learners work toward development of advanced 

level “products and performances of professional quality 

that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced 

in relation to students of similar age, experience, or 

environment as part of their program services.” (Texas 

State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, 

1996). 

u Student Population 

Students may enroll in advanced level courses in the four 

core areas, language arts, social studies, math, and science. 

These courses are taught by teachers trained to meet the 

needs of gifted/talented students in the following areas: 

nature and needs, assessment, curriculum differentiation, 

teaching strategies, characteristics of the gifted students in 

these areas. Teachers update their training each year. The 

high school’s program for gifted students is comprised of 

advanced courses -- honors, pre-advanced placement, and 

advanced placement -- in the four core areas. A student 

identified for gifted services must enroll in 1- 4 advanced 

level classes in the core areas each year. 

u Management 

The high school’s program for gifted students is comprised 

of advanced courses – honors (math only), pre-advanced 

placement, and advanced placement -- in the four core 

areas. Each student identified as gifted is expected to 

enroll in at least one or two advanced courses in one or 

more of the core areas (math, social studies, English/ 

language arts, and science) each year. If a student 

chooses not to enroll in the minimum number of courses 

to maintain his/her G/T status, then that student may be 

formally furloughed (for up to one year) or exited from the 

program (See procedures in LCISD G/T Handbook). 

At-Risk (Accelerated and 

Compensatory Education) 

At-Risk (Accelerated and Compensatory Education) 

services are provided to students under the age of 

21 who meet the following indicators that might 

lead to being at-risk for dropping out of school: 

u 

State Criteria 

A. Is in grade 7-12 and did not maintain an average 

equivalent to 70 on a scale of 100 in two or more 

subjects in the foundation curriculum during a 

semester in the preceding or current school year 

or is not maintaining such an average in two or 

more subjects in the foundation curriculum in the 

current semester; 

B. Was not advanced from one grade level to the 

next for one or more school years; 

u 

C. Did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment 

instrument administered to the student under 

TEC Subchapter B, Chapter 39 and who has 

not in the previous or current school year 

subsequently performed on that instrument or 

another appropriate instrument at a level equal 

to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory 

performance on that instrument; 

D. Is pregnant or is a parent; 

E. Has been placed in an alternate education 

program in accordance with TEC 37.006 during 

the preceding or current school year; 

F. Has been expelled in accordance with TEC 

37.007 during the preceding or current school 

year; 

G. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred 

prosecution, or other conditional release; 

H. Was previously reported through the Public 

Education Information Management System 

(PEIMS) to have dropped out of school; 

I. Is a student of limited English proficiency , as 

defined by TEC 29.052; 

J. Is in custody or care of the Department of 

Protective and Regulatory Services or has during 

the current school year been referred to the 

department by a school official, officer of the 

juvenile court, or law enforcement official; 

K. Is homeless, as defined by 42 J.S.C. Section 

11302, and its subsequent amendments; 

L. Or resided in the preceding school year or 

resides in the current school year in a residential 

placement facility, in the district, including 

a detention facility, substance abuse treatment 

facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, 

halfway house, or foster group home. 

Local Criteria 

M. Absent more than 9 days in a semester; 

N. Determined to be truant by the judicial system; 

O. Exhibits serious or chronic misconduct that 

negatively affects academic performance and 

requires removal from the student’s regular 

classroom instruction for more than 9 days in a 

semester. 

Section 504 Services 

Students with physical and/or mental disabilities that 

impact their educational achievement as determined by 

a 504 Committee receive accommodations and support 

services as specified in an Individual Accommodation 

Plan (IAP). Students enroll in coursework with non-disabled 

peers and must meet credit requirements and master the 

Exit TAKS in order to earn a high school diploma. 

Course content for 504 students is not modified or changed. 

However, strategies that accommodate the student’s 

disability and are needed to facilitate academic success 

are provided. The student’s Individual Accommodation 

Plan is reviewed annually and changes are made based 

on educational progress. 

Dyslexia 

Dyslexia screening and identification are conducted in 

accordance with the State Board of Education Guidelines. 

Each campus has a dyslexia specialist who participates 

in screening and planning for students. The campus 

dyslexia instructional program falls under the Section 504. 

English As A Second Language 

English as a Second Language services are provided to 

students who are English Language Learners (ELL) by 

the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). 

Eligibility is based on response to the home language 

survey (indicating a language other than English is spoken 

in the home), an oral language proficiency test, and a norm 

referenced achievement test. 

The program is designed to enable limited English speaking 

students to become competent in comprehension, speaking, 

reading, and composition of the English language. The 

program emphasizes the mastery of English/language 

skills, in mathematics, science, and social studies. The 

program addresses the affective, linguistic, and cognitive 

needs of ELL students. 

The ESL education program applies accommodations 

to the instruction, pacing, and materials ensuring that 

ELL students have a full opportunity to master the Texas 

Essential Knowledge & Skills. The ESL program is an 

integral part of the regular educational program and is 

supported by the English Language Proficiency Standards. 

(ELPS). ELL students enroll in ESL courses based on their 

level of proficiency in English and participate with English 

speaking peers in all other courses. Assistance with 

English coursework is provided by ESL staff. 

ELL students must meet credit requirements and master 

the Exit TAKS in English in order to earn a high school 

diploma. 

Special Education 

High School 

Special education services are provided to students who 

are found to be eligible for such services by the Admission, 

Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD). Eligibility is based 

on identified physical, mental and/or emotional difficulties 

that cause significant educational problems. Specialized 

instruction and related services to meet individual student 

needs are provided through both regular and special 

education courses. Whenever a regular course content 

is significantly modified, the course will reflect special 

education credit. Specialized instruction is provided along 

the following continuum and reviewed at least annually: 

• Regular class with accommodations 

• Regular class with inclusion support 

• Regular class with significant content modification (V) 

• Special class with modified course objectives (V) 

• Special class with different course objectives (V) 

Special class with different course objectives (L) 

A special education student may be graduated when the 

student satisfactorily completes the minimum academic credit 

requirements for graduation applicable to regular education 

students, including satisfactory performance on the Texas 

Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. For specific 

graduation requirements, see graduation requirements section. 

A special education student who does not meet the above 

requirements may be graduated upon determination by the 

ARD Committee that the student has completed requirements 

specified in the IEP that have resulted in one of the following: 

A. Full-time employment, based on the student’s 

abilities and local employment opportunities, in 

addition sufficient self-help skills to enable the 

student to maintain the employment without direct 

and ongoing educational support of the local 

school district; or 

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B. Demonstrated mastery of specific employability 

skills and self-help skills that do not require direct 

on-going educational support of the local school 

district; 

C. Access to services that are not within the legal 

responsibility of public education 

NOTE: All special education students’ schedules are the result 

of an Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) decision. 

Special Education Courses 

S931 English I, II, III, IV (V) 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Committee placement 

English I, II, III, IV provides students with gradelevel 

specific instruction in all the essential skills and 

strategies needed to master their IEP objectives as 

well as the TAKS (A, M) assessment. The curriculum 

is differentiated and cross curricular to meet all 

the students needs. The basics of the writing 

process build a foundation for effective writing and 

communication skills that will last a lifetime. 

S966 Reading I, II, III, (V) 

S967 Credit: .5 - 3 

S968 Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: ARD-IEP placement 

This course covers basic word attack and comprehension 

skills. The student works in the group or level nearest 

his/her ability range with packets and drills designed 

to improve reading. Many high-interest, easy-reading 

materials are part of the course work. 

S948 Applied Math I, II, III (L) 


Grade: 9 - 12 

Prerequisite: Committee placement 

Applied Math I, II, III is designed for students needing 

a basic understanding of mathematical concepts and 

operations. Instruction is carefully sequenced, based 

on the student’s IEP and TAKS (A, M) placement. The 

student will start out with an understanding of place 

value and numeration before moving into more complex 

skills. Students learn basic concepts in geometry and are 

introduced to algebra with real world examples that show 

the relevance of math in their daily lives. 

S964 On-Campus Training (L) 


Grade: 9 - 12 


This course teaches responsibilities necessary for 

successful employment and to develop job skills in 

custodial, maintenance, building trades, domestics, 

laundry, food services, office and industry. On-campus 

exposure is designed strictly for an educational experience 

and not for financial remuneration. On-campus training is 

supervised by instructional and operations personnel. 

S938 Vocational Experience I, II, III (L) 

S939 Credit: 1.5 - 3 

S940 Grade: 10 - 12 


This course is a combination of career opportunities 

and academic instruction. Students develop marketable 

skills through supervised on-the-job training and related 

instruction that includes areas such as human relations, 

job applications and interviews, money management, 

careers, income tax and employer-employee relations. In 

supervised on-the-job training, students are placed at least 

15 hours a week in semi-skilled jobs such as cashiers, 

waiters/waitresses, service station attendants, assistant 

mechanics and stockers. 

Programs for 

Severely Disabled Students 

An individualized program is designed for students who 

will earn credits leading to high school completion, 

through the provisions B and C as previously described 

in Special Education Graduation Requirements. To meet 

minimum requirements for graduation through IEP, a 

student must complete at least 22 units of credit. One 

credit is earned when the student masters the objectives 

specified in the IEP. Students may repeat course work 

until IEP objectives are mastered. Each student’s course 

of study is designed by the ARD-IEP Committee, which 

specifies content objectives and mastery required. Special 

education programs for the severely disabled and course 

objectives are developed to meet the unique needs and 

capabilities of each student. 

S990 Science Courses (L) 

Credit: Local as determined by 

ARD-IEP Committee 

Grade: 9 - 12 


Students learn skills necessary to increase independent 

functioning in health care, housekeeping, clothing care 

and meal preparation. 

S996 Social Studies Courses (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Students are instructed through individual, cooperative, and 

community-based activities to constructively handle leisure 

time, learn social and interpersonal skills, and better understand 

family life, community and government functioning. 

S992 Vocational Courses (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Students learn basic job skills in several occupational settings 

commensurate with the students’ interest and ability. 

S998 Personal Health Courses (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Students are given exposure and training at various sites to 

improve independent functioning, knowledge of nutrition, 

wellness, ecology, human growth and development. 

S910 Community-Based Training (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Refines and develops skills acquired in the On-Campus Training 

Program. This off-campus vocational training experience is not 

for financial remuneration. The student is jointly supervised 

by a vocational adjustment coordinator, a staff member who 

provides on-site supervision and the employer(s). 

S946 Functional Math (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Students are instructed in practical applications of numeration, 

time, measurement, and money in functional settings. 

S947 Functional Reading and Language Arts (L) 



Grade: 9 - 12 


Students will utilize environmental signs and functional words 

to develop communication skills to foster independence. 

Junior High School Overview 

Introduction 

This course selection catalog is designed to help 

you select courses that you will take during your 

seventh and eighth grade years. All programs have 

been developed with the philosophy that excellence 

in education is equally important for students in all 

ranges of need and ability. 

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The role of the junior high school is a dual one: 

• to refine the fundamental skills that you 

learned in earlier grades 

• to introduce you to other areas that can be 

developed later in your educational career. 

Please use this guide as a source of information 

and as an aid in preparing your schedule. Your 

counselor will be happy to answer any questions 

that you may have about a particular area or to help 

gather information that is not currently available in 

this guide.

Junior High Curriculum 

Instruction in grades seven and eight covers the 

essential knowledge and skills mandated by the 

Texas Education Agency and includes creative/ 

critical thinking skills, processing skills, research 

skills and concept-based subject matter. Technology 

applications are an important part of the curriculum 

for students and are integrated throughout English, 

science, history and math. 


Student performance is reported using numerical grades: 

A 90 - 100 

B 80 - 89 

C 75 - 79 

D 70 - 74 


I Incomplete 



Under specific criteria, a student may take an 

examination to obtain credit to advance a grade 

level. A student may also take an examination to 

obtain credit for a particular course. The student 

must receive a score of 90 percent or more on a 

competency test with no prior instruction, and a score 

of 70 percent in a course with prior instruction. Exams 

are administered in the summer. School counselors 

have complete information about this program [Board 

Policies EEJA (Local), EEJB (Local)]. 

High School Credit 

Junior high school students may receive credit 

toward high school graduation requirements for 

high school-level courses satisfactorily completed 

in grades seven and eight. A credit is one full year 

of a given subject. One credit is earned when the 

student successfully completes the course. Several 

courses that are offered as part of the regular junior 

high school curriculum - Spanish, French, Algebra 

I, geometry, and personal and family development 

meet the requirement. High school-level courses 

taken in junior high are not included in computation 

to determine high school class rank. 

Promotion/Retention 

In grades 6-8, promotion to the next grade level 

shall be based on an overall average of 70 on a 

scale of 100 based upon course-level, grade-level 

standards (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) 

for all subject areas and a grade of 70 or above in 

each of the following four courses: language arts 

(the average of English and reading), mathematics, 

science, and social studies. In addition, the student 

must meet minimum expectations on the reading 

and mathematics sections on the state-mandated 

assessment (TAKS). 

Student Success Initiative Promotion 

According to the Student Success Initiative (SSI) 

students in grade 8 are held to specific standards. 

Eighth grade students will be required to pass 

TAKS reading and TAKS mathematics in order to 

be promoted. Students in eighth grade will have 

multiple opportunities to take TAKS reading and 

TAKS mathematics. The requirements of passing 

eighth grade TAKS reading and TAKS mathematics 

are state law. In addition, all district eighth grade 

promotion requirements must be met. 

Teaming for Academic Success 

Students and teachers are arranged in academic teams, 

the purpose of which is to help insure students’ academic 

success in all subjects throughout the year. Each team 

consists of students who perform at a variety of ability. 

University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) 

LCISD participates in UIL academic activities. Students 

wishing to take part will enroll with the campus UIL 

Coordinator. They will be assigned to the sponsoring 

teacher/coach in the preferred subject/activity area 

and will begin to prepare for the competition in the 

spring semester. The tournaments are governed by 

state rules and take place at regional levels. The 

regional tournaments usually require travel to another 

school district on a Saturday in the spring semester. 

Seventh Grade Required and 

Elective Courses 

Required Courses 

*English 

*Math 

*Science 

*Social Studies 

Reading or **Reading Improvement 

GT: Critical and Creative Thinking Seminar 

and/or Foreign Language 

Physical Education/Health 

Elective or **Math Enrichment 

Electives 

Art 

Band 

Career Connections 

Choir 

Exploratory Spanish 

Introductory Horticulture 

Intro. Agricultural Mechanics 

Journalism 

Eighth Grade Required and 



*English 

*Math 

*Science 


Physical Education 

**2 Electives 

Keyboarding 

Skills for Living 

Speech I 

Technology Awareness 

Technology Education 

Teen Leadership 

Theatre I 

Electives 

Art 

Journalism 

Band 

Keyboarding 


Peer Mediation 

Choir 

Spanish I, II 


Speech I 

French I, II 


Hospitality Services 


Intro. Agriculture Mechanics Teen Leadership 

Introductory Horticulture Theatre I, II 

Personal and Family Development 

*Technology Application TEKS are integrated into the 

foundation courses throughout the year. 

**Reading Improvement or Math Enrichment is required 

of all students whose performance on the TAKS test is 

less than 110 percent of the state passing rate (i.e. If 

state passing rate is 70 then reading improvement will be 

required if the student’s score is less than 77.) TEC Chapter 

39, Subchapter B. The student may lose an elective course 

when placed in Reading Improvement or Math Enrichment. 

Junior High School 

Instructional Programs 

Course Description 

Courses are taught according to the district curriculum, 

LINKS, which is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge 

and Skills required by the Texas Education Agency 

for all students. Emphasis is placed on developing 

knowledge and skills needed for success in high 

school. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and using 

higher levels of cognitive skills, developing processing 

skills, recognizing and using critical and creative 

thinking skills, interacting with concept-based subject 

matter and developing and improving oral and written 

communication skills in a variety of formats. All courses 

in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social 

Studies will be taught at the Pre-AP level using College 

Board-approved Pre-AP strategies. 


Students identified as Gifted and Talented (GT) must 

enroll in at least one or more Pre-AP/GT courses in 

one or more of the core subject areas each year. If a 

student chooses not to enroll in the minimum number 

of courses to maintain his/her GT status, then that 

student may be formally furloughed (for up to one 

year) or exited from the program (See procedures in 

LCISD GT Handbook). 

Teachers in GT courses add depth, breadth, and 

complexity to the district Pre-AP curriculum (LINKS) 

that is based on the state curriculum objectives 

(TEKS). Students in these courses are periodically 

offered choices in topics for projects and/or 

products. All of the coursework in these courses 

uses modifications in content, teaching strategies, 

and products appropriate to the advanced abilities 

of the students. Students entering GT in LCISD for 

the first time (grades 6-12) are identified as gifted 

in specific subject-area(s), which is/are determined 

by the District GT Admissions-Review-Exit (A.R.E.) 

Committee. GT courses are offered in each of the 

core curriculum areas: science, English/language 

arts, and social studies. The G/T courses in math 

are: GT 7th grade Math (Algebra I for 7th grade 

students identified as Mathematically-Precocious 

Youth (MPY) as determined at the end of 6th grade); 

and 8th grade math as Algebra for qualified students 

(Geometry for MPY-identified students completing 

Algebra I. 


Special education services are provided to those 

students who are found to be eligible for such 

services by the Admission, Review and Dismissal 

(ARD) Committee. Eligibility is based on identified 

physical, mental and/or emotional difficulties that 

cause significant educational problems. Specialized 

instruction and related services are provided through 

both regular and/or special education courses to 

meet individual students’ needs. Whenever a regular 

course content is significantly modified, the letter 

(V) denoting specialized level will appear on the 

report card and cumulative record card. Specialized 

instruction is provided along the following continuum 

and reviewed at least annually: 


• Regular class with inclusion support 

• Regular class with modifications (V) 


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Compensatory Education Services) 


services are provided to students under the age of 

21 who meet the following indicators that might lead 

to being at-risk for dropping out of school: 

u 


A. Is in grade 7-12 and did not maintain 

an average equivalent to 70 on a scale 

of 100 in two or more subjects in the 

foundation curriculum during a semester in 

the preceding or current school year or is not 

maintaining such an average in two or more 

subjects in the foundation curriculum in the 

current semester; 

B. Was not advanced from one grade level to 

the next for one or more school years; 

C. Did not perform satisfactorily on an 

assessment instrument administered to the 

student under TEC Subchapter B, Chapter 

39 and who has not in the previous or current 

school year subsequently performed on that 

instrument or another appropriate instrument 

at a level equal to at least 110 percent of 

the level of satisfactory performance on that 

instrument; 

D. Is pregnant or is a parent; 

E. Has been placed in an alternate education 

program in accordance with TEC 37.006 

during the preceding or current school 

year; 

F. Has been expelled in accordance with TEC 

37.007 during the preceding or current 

school year; 

G. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred 


H. Was previously reported through the Public 



I. Is a student of limited English proficiency, as 


J. Is in custody or care of the Department of 

Protective and Regulatory Services or has 

during the current school year been referred 

u 

to the department by a school official, officer 

of the juvenile court, or law enforcement 

official; 

K. Is homeless, as defined by 42 J.S.C. Section 


L. Or resided in the preceding school year 

or resides in the current school year in a 

residential placement facility, in the district, 

including a detention facility, substance 

abuse treatment facility, emergency shelter, 

psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster 

group home. 


M. Absent more than 9 days in a semester; 

N. Determined to be truant by the judicial 

system; 

O. Exhibits serious or chronic misconduct that 

negatively affects academic performance 

and requires removal from the student’s 

regular classroom instruction for more than 

9 days in a semester. 



impact their educational achievement as determined 

by a 504 Committee receive accommodations 

and support services as specified in an Individual 

Accommodation Plan (IAP). Students enroll in 

coursework with non-disabled peers and must meet 

credit requirements and master the Exit TAKS in 

order to earn a high school diploma. 

Course content for 504 students is not modified or 

changed. However, strategies that accommodate 

the student’s disability and are needed to facilitate 

academic success are provided. The student’s 

Individual Accommodation Plan is reviewed annually 

and changes are made based on educational 

progress. 

Dyslexia 

Dyslexia screening and identification are conducted 

in accordance with the State Board of Education 

Guidelines. Each campus has a dyslexia specialist 

who participates in screening and planning for 

students. The campus dyslexia instructional program 

falls under the Section 504. 

Programs for Severely 

Disabled Students 

An individualized training program is provided for 

students through all special education courses. 

Each student’s course of study is designed by the 

ARD-IEP committee that specifies content objectives 

and mastery required. Special education programs 

and course objectives for the severely disabled are 

developed to meet the unique needs and capabilities 

of each student. 


English as a Second Language services are provided 

to students who are English Language Learners 

(ELL) by the Language Proficiency Assessment 

Committee (LPAC). Eligibility is based on response 

to the home language survey (indicating a language 

other than English is spoken in the home), an oral 

language proficiency test, and a norm referenced 

achievement test. 

The program is designed to enable limited English 

speaking students to become competent in 

comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition 

of the English language. The program emphasizes the 

mastery of English/language skills, in mathematics, 

science, and social studies. The program addresses 

the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of ELL 

students. 


to the instruction, pacing, and materials ensuring 

that ELL students have a full opportunity to master 

the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills. The ESL 

program is an integral part of the regular educational 

program and is supported by the English Language 

Proficiency Standards. (ELPS). ELL students enroll 

in ESL courses based on their level of proficiency 

in English and participate with English speaking 

peers in all other courses. Assistance with English 

coursework is provided by ESL staff. 

Junior High Course Offerings 


all programs to students; however, some 





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English as a Second Language (ESL) 

Prerequisite: LPAC approval 

Open to students who demonstrate limited Englishspeaking 

proficiency. 

English (grade 7) 

This course emphasizes complex presentations, including 

analysis of speaker’s persuasive techniques and credibility. 

Students will use different forms of writing for specific purposes. 

Writing incorporates varied sentence structure and verb tense. 

Data for research is drawn from primary and secondary sources. 

English (grade 8) 

This course emphasizes complex presentations, reading 

selections, and writing. Students read classic, contemporary 

and informational texts. Students will use different forms of 

writing for specific purposes. 

Reading (grade 7) 

This course concentrates on developing critical thinking 

and problem-solving skills as students gain knowledge of 

the elements of literature. Selection emphasizes reading 

in classic, contemporary, and informational texts. Reading 

skills stressed include the contributions of style, tone, and 

mood to the understanding of text. 

Critical and Creative Thinking Seminar (grade 7 GT) 

Students will develop and demonstrate skills in 

creative problem solving, critical thinking, research and 

communication. Seventh grade GT students are required 

to take “Critical and Creative Thinking Seminar” and/or a 

foreign language course. 

Reading Improvement or Math Enrichment (grades 7 and 8) 

These courses are designed to increase student knowledge 

and skills in mathematics or reading concepts. Instruction 

is focused on specific areas of need as identified by the 

state competency tests. 

Math (grade 7) 

Mathematics Grade 7 focuses on using proportional 

relationships in a variety of problem solving situations. 

Students apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and 

division of decimals, fractions, and integers. Patterns, 

relationships, and algebraic thinking are used to represent 

relationships numerically, geometrically, verbally, and 

symbolically. Topics include solving equations, geometry 

and spatial reasoning, measurement, and probability and 

statistics. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are 

emphasized.


Algebra I (grades 7 and 8) 

Credit: Applies toward high school credit 

Prerequisite: Exceptional aptitude in mathematics 

Algebra I is a study of functions to model problem situations 

and to analyze and interpret relationships. Topics include 

the study of linear equations and inequalities and quadratic 

equations through investigating the characteristics of their 

graphs, attributes of functions, symbolic representations 

of data, effects of change in parameters and real-world 

applications. No grade points are earned toward high 

school GPA (Grade Point Average). 

Math (grade 8) 

The primary focus on mathematics in Grade 8 is using basic 

principles of algebra to analyze and represent proportional 

and non-proportional relationships and using probability to 

describe data and make predictions. Some of the topics 

students will study are patterns, relationships, and algebraic 

thinking, transformational geometry, measurement, and the 

Pythagorean theorem. Emphasis will be placed on critical 

thinking and problem solving skills. 

Geometry (grade 8) 


Prerequisite: Algebra I in 7th grade 

Geometry is the study of geometric figures of zero, one, two, 

and three dimensions and the relationships among them, 

including size, shape, location, direction, and orientation. 

Students will use a variety of tools and representations to 

solve problems, transform figures, analyze relationships, 

and prove theorems. No grade points are earned toward 

high school GPA (Grade Point Average). 

Science (grade 7) 

This is an introductory survey course covering biology, 

chemistry, physics, and earth science. Emphasis is on 

body systems and environments. Acquiring science skills 

and use of technology are stressed. 

Science (grade 8) 

The survey course continues, covering biology, chemistry, 

physics, and earth science. Emphasis is on physics 

and earth science. Lab investigations and independent 

research are stressed, as well as applicable use of 

technology. 

Social Studies (grade 7) - Texas History 

This course consists of the study of Texas History from 

early times to the present. There is a strong focus on 

Texas’ fight for independence, struggles as a republic, and 

developments as a state through the 21st century. Content 

is presented in more depth and breadth than at grade 4. 

Social Studies (grade 8) - U.S. History 

through Reconstruction 

This course consists of the history of the United States 

from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. 

The knowledge and skills of this course comprise the first 

half of a two-year study of U.S. History. The second half 

is a high school course. Strands of geography, politics, 

economics, government and culture, as well as history, are 

woven through the course. 

Physical Education (grades 7 and 8) 

This course introduces and develops skills in such lifetime 

activities as swimming, volleyball, softball, badminton, 

basketball, flag football, table tennis, touch football, tennis, 

soccer, folk dance, track/field and kickball. Students learn 

the importance of physical fitness, good sportsmanship 

and individual development. 

Athletics (grades 7 and 8) 

Prerequisite: Physical examination is 

required prior to tryouts. 

The following competitive athletic programs are designed 

for those who are highly motivated to participate in team 

and individual UIL athletics. Participants are expected 

to meet all UIL regulations, and must maintain academic 

standards while devoting a great deal of time outside the 

school day toward these programs. Tryouts and coach 

approval are required to participate in each sport listed 

below. 

Football Basketball Track Volleyball Tennis 

Health (grade 7) 

This course includes personal health, human growth 

and development and nutrition. Units of communicable 

diseases (including AIDS), alcohol, tobacco and drug 

abuse present an understanding of how these problems 

negatively affect students and families. 


Student choices in course selection may limit elective 

options. Staffing and class size may also limit elective 

choices. 

Art 7 & 8 

This course encourages students to express themselves 

through the creation of visual objects. The primary aim is 

to enhance students’ appreciation for art through a wide 

variety of art experiences. Basic principles and techniques 

are presented in art history, drawing, painting, ceramics, 

and sculpture. 

Band 

Students who did not complete beginning band in sixth 

grade start in Cadet Band. A conference with the first-time 

band student, the parent and the band director is required 

to place the student on the appropriate instrument. Other 

students will be in Honors, Concert, or Symphonic band 

(which require previous band experience). Attendance at 

rehearsals and all after-school performances is required 

and is part of the student’s grade. 


Credit: Applies toward high school elective credit 

This course will introduce students to the numerous career 

pathways and the options in each. Students will use selfknowledge 

along with educational and career information 

to establish realistic career and educational goals. 

Choir 

This course instructs students in the basic skills of 

voice production and choral techniques. Attendance at 

rehearsals and all after-school performances is required 

and is part of the student’s grade. 



Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and 

speaking while experiencing the Spanish language and 

the Hispanic culture. 

French I (grade 8 and grade 7GT) 

Prerequisite: Grade 8: Yearly average of 87 in 

7th grade Pre-AP or GT English or 90 yearly 

average in 7th grade English; Grade 7: Yearly 

average of 87 in 6th grade GT English 


This is the same course as French I offered in grades 9 - 12. 

The course earns one credit toward satisfying the units 

of foreign language required for graduation. No grade 

points are earned toward high school GPA (Grade Point 

Average). The student will develop communication skills 

such as reading, writing, viewing, and speaking using 

the knowledge of the language. The knowledge of the 





and expressing feelings and opinions. Seventh grade 

GT students are required to take “Critical and Creative 

Thinking Seminar” or a foreign language course. 

French II (grade 8) 

Prerequisite: Grade 8: Satisfactory completion 

of French I in 7th Grade 


This is the same course as French I offered in grades 9 - 12. 

The course earns one credit toward satisfying the units 



Average). 

Introductory Agricultural Mechanics 

Students will experience instruction in tool safety and use, 

and construction techniques while operating in a shop 

environment. Small engine operation will be demonstrated 

including service and repair. Construction of small projects 

will be required following planning and calculation of the 

cost of materials. Other topics include fences, equipment 

use and care, basic welding, fasteners, paints, plumbing 

and building materials. Leadership and career exploration 

activities are included. 

Introductory Horticulture 

The student will be introduced to the many aspects of plant 

propagation, care, preparation and classification. Garden, 

landscape, and floral design-type plants will be covered. 

Students will also explore careers related to horticulture. 

Nursery and greenhouse operations will be discussed and 

demonstrated. Leadership and career exploration activities 

are included. The ag mechanic topics of wood working 

and electricity, along with welding safety and practices 

are taught in this course. Animal science topics covered 

include poultry, embryology, beef and dairy cattle. 

Introductory Hospitality Services 

In this course, students will be introduced to the service 

provided by the hospitality industry with emphasis in the 

area of food service. Students will be trained in the use 

of equipment in the food production lab (commercial 

equipment) but skills and techniques can be transferred 

to personal home use. Food preparation, safety and 

sanitation, serving techniques, and career opportunities 

will be emphasized. 

Journalism 

This course is designed for students who show an aptitude 

for writing. Students write articles for school publications 

and learn to do editing and layout work. A newspaper, 

yearbook and/or literary journal may be published. 

Keyboarding 


Students will learn to type by touch and will develop 

keyboarding skills through the use of computer programs, 

textbook exercises and timed writings. Microsoft Word will 

be used to format memos, letters, reports and tables. At 

the end of the course, students will have developed their 

touch typing skills at a minimum of 25 words per minute. 

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Peer Mediation 

Prerequisite: Teen Leadership 

The students who are chosen for Peer Mediation are 

trained in mediation techniques in order to help other 

students with conflict resolution. They also use the skills 

learned in Teen Leadership to work with students who have 

conflict. Students with conflict with others on the campus, 

fill out a mediation request form and the student mediators 

meet with all persons involved and guide them through 

the process of resolving the conflict. The mediators teach 

students how to solve their conflicts in nonviolent ways. 

Personal and Family Development (grade 8) 

Prerequisite: Skills for Living recommended 

Credit: Applies toward high school credit. 

This course is a study of family living, child development, 

clothing and textiles, housing, management, consumer 

economics and responsibilities, food and nutrition, personal 

and family health and the relationship between the home 

and workplace. This is the same course as Personal and 

Family Development offered in grades 9 - 12. The course 

earns one credit toward satisfying a unit of elective credit 

required for graduation. No grade points are earned 

toward high school GPA (Grade Point Average). 

Skills for Living 

This course allows students to learn social and decisionmaking 

skills, problem solving and personal care including 

nutrition, food preparation and clothing selection and care. 

Spanish I (grade 8 and grade 7 GT) 

Prerequisite: Grade 8: Yearly average of 87 in 

7th grade Pre-AP or GT English or 90 yearly 

average in 7th grade English; Grade 7: 

Yearly average of 87 in 6th grade GT English 


This is the same course as Spanish I offered in grades 9 - 

12. The course earns one credit toward satisfying the units 



Average). The student will develop communication skills 

such as reading, writing, viewing, and speaking using 

the knowledge of the language. The knowledge of the 





and expressing feelings and opinions. Seventh grade 

GT students are required to take “Critical and Creative 

Thinking Seminar” or a foreign language course. 

Spanish II (grade 8) 

Prerequisite: Grade 8: Satisfactory completion of 

Spanish I in 7th Grade 


This is the same course as Spanish II offered in grades 

9 - 12. The course earns one credit toward satisfying 

the units of foreign language required for graduation. No 

grade points are earned toward high school GPA (Grade 

Point Average). 

Speech I 

This course emphasizes developing fundamental 

communication skills. Activities may include informal 

speeches, oral reading of prose and poetry, oral reports, 

group discussions, voice and diction, parliamentary 

procedure and creative dramatics. 


Technology Applications includes four strands: 

foundations, information acquisition, problem solving and 

communication. This study will include technology related 

terms, concepts and data input strategies. Students 

will use technology to access, analyze and evaluate 

acquired information. In addition they will select technology 

appropriate for the task, create solutions and evaluate 

results. A variety of technologies will be used. 


This computer modular-based courses is designed to 

increase the students’ understanding of the development 

and use of technology. The course provides an introduction 

Middle School Overview 

to technology in the areas of communication, computer 

applications, construction, energy, power, transportation, 

and manufacturing. Using hands-on problem solving and 

creative activities students develop an understanding of 

technology and its impacts. Activities in this course may 

include designing and making products, using computers, 

and using tools and machines. 

Teen Leadership 

In this course, student will develop leadership, personal, and 

business skills. They learn to develop a healthy self-concept, 

healthy relationships, and learn to understand the concept of 

personal responsibility. They will develop an understanding 

of Emotional Intelligence and the skills it measures, which 

include self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation, and 

social skills. In addition, students will develop public speaking 

and communication skills and an understanding of personal 

image. Their understanding of the concept of principlebased 

decision-making, their understanding of the effects 

of peer pressure, and their skills to counteract those effects 

will also be advanced. They will develop and understanding 

of the principles of parenting, enabling them to become 

better family members and citizens. Lastly, they will develop 

an understanding of the need for vision in goal-setting both 

personally and professionally. 

Theatre I 

Studies of drama techniques and the development of 

theatre skills are included in this course. Through studies 

and various in-class performances, students become 

more proficient in dramatic skills and increase their 

communication skills. 

Theatre II 

Prerequisite: Theatre I 

This course gives students who have taken Theatre I an 

in-depth study of all aspects of theatre. The experiences, 

activities and performances are more challenging and require 

more maturity and discipline from students. Attendance at 

all rehearsals and after-school performances is required. 

Introduction 

This middle school guide is designed to help you select 

courses that you will take during your sixth grade year. All 

programs have been developed with the philosophy that 

excellence in education is equally important for students in 

all ranges of need and ability. The role of the middle school is 

one of transition from elementary school to junior high school. 

During this year, you will have the opportunity to refine skills 

learned in the elementary grades and develop some new 

skills to help you to be more successful in the future. Please 

use this guide as a source of information and as an aid in 

preparing your schedule. Your counselor will be happy to 

answer any questions that you may have about a particular 

area or to help gather information that is not currently 

available in this publication. 

Middle School Curriculum 

Students in sixth grade are instructed in curriculum that 

covers the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) 

mandated by the Texas Education Agency and includes 

creative/critical thinking skills, processing skills, research 

skills and concept-based subject matter. 

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Student performance is reported using numerical grades: 

A 90 - 100 

B 80 - 89 

C 75 - 79 

D 70 - 74 


I Incomplete 



Under specific criteria, a student may take an examination 

to obtain credit for sixth grade and go on to seventh grade. 

A student may also take an examination to obtain credit 

for a particular course. The student must receive a score 

of 90 percent or more on a competency test with no prior 

instruction, and a score of 70 percent in a course with prior 

instruction. Exams are administered in the summer. School 

counselors have complete information about this program 

[Board Policies EEJA (Local), EEJB (Local)]. 

Promotion/Retention 

In grades 6-8, promotion to the next grade level shall be 

based on an overall average of 70 on a scale of 100 based 

upon course-level, grade-level standards (Texas Essential 

Knowledge and Skills) for all subject areas and a grade of 

70 or above in each of the following four courses: language 

arts (the average of English and reading), mathematics, 

science, and social studies. In addition, the student must 

meet minimum expectations on the reading and mathematics 

sections on the state-mandated assessment (TAKS). 

Teaming for Academic Success 

Students and teachers are arranged in academic teams, 

the purpose of which is to help insure students’ academic 

success in all subjects throughout the year. Each team 

consists of students who perform at a variety of ability 

levels so teachers can make necessary adjustments in 

schedules when a student demonstrates success at a 

given level. 

University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) 

LCISD participates in UIL academic activities. Students 

wishing to take part will enroll with the campus UIL 

Coordinator. They will be assigned to the sponsoring 

teacher/coach in the preferred subject/activity area and 

will begin to prepare for the competition in the spring 

semester. The tournaments are governed by state rules 

and take place at regional levels. The regional tournaments 

usually require travel to another school district on a 

Saturday in the spring semester.

Sixth Grade Required 

and Elective Courses 


*English 

*Reading 

*Math 

*Science 



**Reading Improvement or 

Math Enrichment or Elective 

Elective 

Art 

Band 

Choir 

Theatre 

*Technology Application TEKS, including keyboarding, are 

integrated into the foundation courses throughout the year. 

**Reading or Math Improvement is required of all students 

whose performance on the TAKS test is less than 110 

percent of the state passing rate (i.e. If state passing 

rate is 70 then reading improvement will be required if 

the student’s score is less than 77.) TEC Chapter 39, 

Subchapter B. The student may lose an elective course 

when placed in Reading or Math Improvement. 

Student choices in course selection may limit elective options. 

Staffing and class size may also limit elective choices. 

Middle School 

Instructional Programs 

Course Description 

Courses are taught according to the district curriculum, 

LINKS, which is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge 

and Skills required by the Texas Education Agency for all 

students. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and using 

higher levels of cognitive skills, developing processing 

skills, recognizing and using critical and creative thinking 

skills, interacting with concept-based subject matter and 

developing and improving oral and written communication 

skills in a variety of formats. These courses are taught at an 

advanced pace, expanding and extending on the district 

curriculum (LINKS), which is based on the state curriculum 

objectives (TEKS). All courses in English Language Arts, 

Math, Science and Social Studies will be taught at the Pre-AP 

level using College Board-approved Pre-AP strategies. 


Students identified as Gifted and Talented (GT) must 

enroll in at least one or more Pre-AP/GT courses in one or 

more of the core subject areas for which they have been 

identified to receive GT services each year. If a student 

chooses not to enroll in the minimum number of courses 

to maintain his/her GT status, then that student may be 

formally furloughed (for up to one year) or exited from the 

GT program (See procedures in LCISD GT Handbook). 

Teachers in GT courses add depth, breadth, and complexity 

to the district Pre-AP curriculum (LINKS) that is based on 

the state curriculum objectives (TEKS). Students in these 

courses are periodically offered choices in topics for projects 

and/or products. All of the coursework in these courses uses 

modifications in content, teaching strategies, and products 

appropriate to the advanced abilities of the students. Students 

entering GT in LCISD (grades 6-12) are identified as gifted 

in specific subject-area(s), which is/are determined by the 

District GT Admissions-Review-Exit (A.R.E.) Committee. Pre- 

AP/GT courses are offered in each of the core curriculum 

areas: science, English/language arts, and social studies. 


Special education services are provided to those students 

who are found to be eligible for such services by the 

Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. 

Eligibility is based on identified physical, mental and/or 

emotional difficulties that cause significant educational 

problems. Specialized instruction and related services are 

provided through both regular and/or special education 

courses to meet individual students’ needs. Whenever a 

regular course content is significantly modified, the letter 

(V) denoting specialized level will appear on the report 

card and cumulative record card. Specialized instruction 

is provided along the following continuum and reviewed at 

least annually: 


• Regular class with support 

• Regular class with modification (V) 



Compensatory Education Services) 


services are provided to students under the age of 21 

who meet the following indicators that might lead to being 

at-risk for dropping out of school: 

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A. Was not advanced from one grade level to the 

next for one or more school years; 

B. Did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment 

instrument administered to the student under 

TEC Subchapter B, Chapter 39 and who has 

not in the previous or current school year 

subsequently performed on that instrument or 

another appropriate instrument at a level equal 

to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory 

performance on that instrument; 

C. Is pregnant or is a parent; 

D. Has been placed in an alternative education 

program in accordance with TEC 37.006 during 

the preceding or current school year; 

E. Has been expelled in accordance with TEC 37.007 

during the preceding or current school year; 

F. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred 


G. Was previously reported through the Public 



H. Is a student of limited English proficiency, as 


I. Is in custody or care of the Department of 

Protective and Regulatory Services or has during 

the current school year been referred to the 

department by a school official, officer of the 

juvenile court, or law enforcement official; 

J. Is homeless, as defined by 42 J.S.C. Section 


K. Or resided in the preceding school year or 

resides in the current school year in a residential 

placement facility, in the district, including a 

detention facility, substance abuse treatment 

facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, 

halfway house, or foster group home. 


L. Absent more than 9 days in a semester; 

M. Determined to be truant by the judicial system; 

N. Exhibits serious or chronic misconduct that 

negatively affects academic performance and 

requires removal from the student’s regular classroom 

instruction for more than 9 days in a semester. 

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impact their educational achievement as determined by 

a 504 Committee receive accommodations and support 

services as specified in an Individual Accommodation 

Plan (IAP). Students enroll in coursework with non-disabled 

peers and must meet credit requirements and master the 

Exit TAKS in order to earn a high school diploma. 

Course content for 504 students is not modified or changed. 

However, strategies that accommodate the student’s 

disability and are needed to facilitate academic success 

are provided. The student’s Individual Accommodation 

Plan is reviewed annually and changes are made based 

on educational progress. 

Dyslexia 

Dyslexia screening and identification are conducted in 

accordance with the State Board of Education Guidelines. 

Each campus has a dyslexia specialist who participates in 

screening and planning for students. The campus dyslexia 

instructional program falls under the Section 504 or Special 

Education. 

Programs for Severely Disabled Students 

An individualized training program is provided for students 

through all special education courses. Each student’s 

course of study is designed by the ARD-IEP committee 

that specifies content objectives and mastery required. 

Special education programs and course objectives for the 

severely disabled are developed to meet the unique needs 

and capabilities of each student. 


English as a Second Language services are provided to 

students who are English Language Learners (ELL) by 

the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). 

Eligibility is based on response to the home language 

survey (indicating a language other than English is spoken 

in the home), an oral language proficiency test, and a norm 

referenced achievement test. 

The program is designed to enable limited English speaking 

students to become competent in comprehension, speaking, 

reading, and composition of the English language. The 

program emphasizes the mastery of English/language 

skills, in mathematics, science, and social studies. The 

program addresses the affective, linguistic, and cognitive 

needs of ELL students. 


to the instruction, pacing, and materials to ensuring that 

ELL students have a full opportunity to master the Texas 

Essential Knowledge & Skills. The ESL program is an 

integral part of the regular educational program and is 

supported by the English Language Proficiency Standards. 

(ELPS). ELL students enroll in ESL courses based on their 

level of proficiency in English and participate with English 

speaking peers in all other courses. Assistance with 

English coursework is provided by ESL staff. 

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Middle School Course Offerings 


all programs to students, however, some 






English 

English is a writing and oral language program in which 

students use a variety of techniques to select topics and 

generate written material for a variety of purposes, modes 

and audiences. Through application of the writing process, 

students develop increasingly complex language skills. 

Reading 

The goal of the sixth grade reading program is to develop 

thoughtful independent readers who choose to read and 

enjoy reading. The selection and teaching of reading 

material are based on the students’ ability to be successful 

with complex and abstract skill application. Vocabulary 

and comprehension strategies are stressed. 

Reading or Math Improvement 

These courses are designed to increase student knowledge 

and skills in mathematics or reading concepts. Instruction 

is focused on specific areas of need as identified by the 

state competency tests. 

Mathematics 

The major focus of the sixth grade mathematics is on 

using ratios to describe proportional relationships involving 

number, geometry, measurement, and probability. Basic 

operations are extended to adding and subtracting decimal 

and fractions. Topics include patterns, relationships, 

and algebraic thinking, geometry and spatial reasoning, 

measurement, and probability and statistics. Students 

begin using algebraic thinking to connect verbal, numeric, 

graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships. 

Science 

Science in sixth grade is designed to stimulate students’ 

curiosity as they investigate their environment and how it 

works. Topics from physical science and chemistry are 

taught. Students use microscopes, scales and balances, 

thermometers, simple machines, models, simple chemical 

apparatus and other equipment to develop concepts. Safe 

science practices are also stressed. 

Social Studies 

This course is a study of the people and places of the 

contemporary world. Societies selected for study are 

chosen from major cultural regions of the world. Concepts 

of historical and geographical influence, economic 

and governmental systems, and social institutions are 

developed through comparisons within, between, and 

among cultures. 


Sixth grade students participate in a full suit-out and 

shower physical education program that includes fitness 

and conditioning, individual activities, and team sports. 

Students also have an opportunity to learn long-lasting, 

healthy living concepts. 

Health in sixth grade heightens awareness about the links 

between health and personal choice and helps the student 

learn how to develop a healthy lifestyle. 


Student choices in course selection may limit elective 

options. Staffing and class size may also limit elective 

choices. 

Art 

This course encourages students to express their ideas 

and feelings through the creation of visual objects. The 

primary aim is to enhance the students’ appreciation for art 

through the introduction of a variety of experiences. 

Beginning Band 

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the 

band program. Generally, students must provide their own 

musical instruments. Students must enroll for the entire 

year. 

Choir 

The principle purpose of choir is to instruct students in the 

elements of music and in basic skills of voice production 

and choral technique. 

Theatre 

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to 

drama techniques and the development of theatre skills. 

Through activities/various performances, students become 

more proficient in dramatic/communication skills. 

**Reading Improvement or Math Enrichment is required 

of all students whose performance on the TAKS test is 

less than 110 percent of the state passing rate (i.e. If 

state passing rate is 70 then reading improvement will be 

required if the student’s score is less than 77.) TEC Chapter 

39, Subchapter B. The student may lose an elective course 

when placed in Reading or Math Improvement. 

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The 16 Career Clusters 

Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources 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. 

Architecture & Construction 

Arts, A/V Technology 

Business, Management & Administration 

Education & Training 

Finance 

Government & Public Administration 

Health Science 

Hospitality & Tourism 

Human Services 

Information Technology 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 

Manufacturing 

Marketing, Sales & Service 

Science, Technology, Engineering 

& Mathematics 

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 

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 food services, 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. 

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Junior High and Middle School Academic Career Pathway 


Junior High and Middle School 

Academic Career Pathway 

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Campus ___________________________________________ Grade Level _____________________ 

o 2 Year college 

o 4 Year College 

o Technical College 

POST-SECONDARY PLANS 

o Military 

o Apprenticeship 

o Work 

CAREERS TO CONSIDER: 

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6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 

School Year ________ School year _______ School year _______ 

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Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources – 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. 

Architecture & Construction – Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and 

maintaining the built environment. 

Arts, A/V Technology – Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing 

multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment 

services. 

Business, Management & Administration – 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. 

Education & Training – Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and 

related learning support services. 

Finance – Planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and 

business financial management. 

Government & Public Administration – 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. 

Health Science – Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, 

health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. 

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Hospitality & Tourism – Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the management, marketing and 

operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and 

travel related services. 

Human Services – Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to 

families and human needs. 

Information Technology – 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. 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security – Planning, managing, and providing legal, public 

safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support 

services. 

Manufacturing – 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. 

Marketing, Sales & Service – Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach 

organizational objectives. 

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics – 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. 

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics – 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. 

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Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School 2007-2008 and Thereafter 

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Name ____________________________________________________ 

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Student ID __________________________ 

oTECH PREP oTRANSITION PLAN 


o Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources 

o Architecture & Construction 

o Arts, A/V Technology 

o Business, Management & Administration 

o Education & Training 

o Finance 

o Government & Public Administration 

o Health Science 

o Hospitality & Tourism 

o Human Services 

o Information Technology 

o Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 

o Manufacturing 

o Marketing, Sales & Service 

o Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 

o Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 

COURSES TO SUPPORT CAREER DIRECTION 

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HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED IN JUNIOR HIGH 

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English 4.0 1 o o 2 o o 

3 o o 4 o o 

Social Studies 3.5 o o o oo o 

o 

Economics 0.5 o 

Mathematics 4.0 o o o oo o 

o o 

Science 4.0 o o o oo o 

o o 

Physical Educ. 1.5 o o o 

Health 0.5 o 

Tech Appl. 1.0 o o 

Fine Arts 1.0 o o 

Foreign Lang. 2.0 o o o o 

Comm. Appl. 0.5 o 

Electives 3.5 o o o oo o 

o 

TOTAL 

CREDITS 26.0 o = .5 credit 

oI plan to pursue RECOMMENDED 

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT 


3 o o 4 o o 

Social Studies 3.5 o o o oo o 

o 


Mathematics 4.0 o o o oo o 

o o 

Science 4.0 o o o oo o 

o o 


Health 0.5 o 



Foreign Lang. 3.0 o o o oo o 


Electives 2.5 o o o oo 

Plus 4 Adv. Measures o o o o 

TOTAL 


oI plan to pursue DISTINGUISHED 

FOUR ADVANCED MEASURES 

(Any combination of the following) 

• Original research/project 

• Test data 

- A score of 3 or above on the 

College Board Placement Exam 

- A score on the PSAT that qualifies for 

outstanding recognition 

• College courses 

- A grade of B or higher on courses that 

count for college credit including dual/ 

concurrent courses and Tech Prep 

program courses 

For more details, see your counselor 

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADE 

CLASSIFICATION 

10th Grade 

11th Grade 

12th Grade 

5 Credits 

10 Credits 

15 Credits 





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o Work 

9th School Year _________ 10th School Year ________ 11th School Year ________ 12th School Year ________ 

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Fall 

Spring 

Fall 

Spring 

Fall 

Spring 

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ENGLISH II 

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ENGLISH II 

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ENGLISH III 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH III 

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ENGLISH IV 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH IV 

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WORLD GEOGRAPHY 

2. ________________ 


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WORLD HISTORY 

2. ________________ 

WORLD HISTORY 

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US HISTORY 

2. ________________ 

US HISTORY 

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GOVERNMENT 

2. ________________ 

ECONOMICS 

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MATH 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

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MATH 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

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MATH 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

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MATH 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

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SCIENCE 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

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SCIENCE 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

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SCIENCE 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

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SCIENCE 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

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Name _________________________________________________ Student ID _______________________ 

Last 

First 

Campus ____________________________________________ Grade Level _________________________ 

o 

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o TECH PREP 

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Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources 

Architecture & Construction 

Arts, A/V Technology 

Business, Management & Administration 

Education & Training 

Finance 

Government & Public Administration 

Health Science 

Hospitality & Tourism 

Human Services 

Information Technology 

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 

Manufacturing 

Marketing, Sales & Service 

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 

COURSES TO SUPPORT CAREER DIRECTION 

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HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED IN JUNIOR HIGH 

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RECOMMENDED 


3 o o 4 o o 

Social Studies 3.5 o o o o o o 

o 


Mathematics 3.0 o o o o o o 

Science 3.0 o o o o o o 


Health 0.5 o 



Foreign Lang. 2.0 o o o o 


Electives 3.5 o o o o o o 

o 

TOTAL 


DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT 


3 o o 4 o o 

Social Studies 3.5 o o o o o o 

o 


Mathematics 3.0 o o o o o o 

Science 3.0 o o o o o o 


Health 0.5 o 



Foreign Lang. 3.0 o o o o o o 


Electives 2.5 o o o o o 

Plus 4 Advanced Measures o o o o 

TOTAL 


9th School Year _________ 10th School Year ________ 11th School Year ________ 12th School Year ________ 

Fall 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH I 

2. ________________ 


3. ________________ 

MATH 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

5. ________________ 

6. ________________ 

7. ________________ 





o Military 


o Work 

Spring 

___________________ 

ENGLISH I 

___________________ 


___________________ 

MATH 

___________________ 

SCIENCE 

___________________ 

___________________ 

___________________ 

GRADUATION PLAN 

o I plan to pursue RECOMMENDED 

o I plan to pursue DISTINGUISHED 

Fall 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH II 

2. ________________ 

WORLD HISTORY 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

5. ________________ 

6. ________________ 

7. ________________ 

ACADEMIC PLANNING 

Spring 

___________________ 

ENGLISH II 

___________________ 

WORLD HISTORY 

___________________ 

MATH 

___________________ 

SCIENCE 

___________________ 

___________________ 

___________________ 

White: Counselor 

Fall 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH III 

2. ________________ 

US HISTORY 

3. ________________ 

MATH 

4. ________________ 

SCIENCE 

5. ________________ 

6. ________________ 

7. ________________ 

Yellow: Student 

Spring 

___________________ 

ENGLISH III 

___________________ 

US HISTORY 

___________________ 

MATH 

___________________ 

SCIENCE 

___________________ 

___________________ 

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FOUR ADVANCED MEASURES (Any combination of the following) 

• Original research/project 

• College courses 

• Test data 

- A grade of B or higher on courses that 

- A score of 3 or above on the 

count for college credit including dual/ 

College Board Placement Exam 

concurrent courses and Tech Prep 

- A score on the PSAT that qualifies for 

program courses 

outstanding recognition 

For more details, see your counselor 

Notes 

Fall 

1. ________________ 

ENGLISH IV 

2. ________________ 

GOVERNMENT 

3. ________________ 

4. ________________ 

5. ________________ 

6. ________________ 

7. ________________ 

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADE 

CLASSIFICATION 

10th Grade 

11th Grade 

12th Grade 

5 Credits 

10 Credits 

15 Credits 

Spring 

___________________ 

ENGLISH IV 

___________________ 

ECONOMICS 

___________________ 

___________________ 

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