2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

Career Pathway: A broad area of study encompassing many closely-related occupations based upon
the nature of the work and/or knowledge, skills, and aptitudes required of the related occupations.
These areas of study are flexible and overlapping in nature, allowing students to change as new
knowledge and experiences are acquired.
Cooperative Education: A method of instruction of career and Technology Education for individuals
who, through written arrangements between the school and an employer (training sponsor), receive
instruction, including a coherent sequence of courses (including general courses and related career and
technology education instruction), by alternation of study in school with on-the-job training in an
approved occupational field.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): This is a program designed specifically for students
who speak a language other than English as their first language. It is intended to enhance the learning
ability of limited English proficiency students to the extent that they become competent in the
comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language.
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP): A plan that includes the specific learning objects and goals for a
particular pupil who has been identified as a special education student.
PSAT: The PSAT is the qualifying test for scholarships cosponsored by the College Board and National
Merit Scholarship Corporation. Taken during their junior year, it measures the students’ verbal, math
and writing skills.
SAT: This is a nationally-accepted college admissions test designed to act as one indicator of a
student’s potential to be academically successful at the college level.
Special Education (SE): An educational program specifically designed to meet the needs of students
with varying disabilities that affect learning.
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills – (TAKS): The TAKS is a completely new type of testing
program. It includes questions taken from the content of specific courses and attempts to ask questions
using real life situations. TAKS was developed to better reflect good instructional practice and more
accurately measure student learning.
Texas Education Agency: The agency given the authority to interpret and administer the Texas
Education Code.
University Interscholastic League (UIL): The UIL is the governing body over inter-school contests in
Texas. The UIL organizes and supervises contests that assist in preparing students for citizenship. It
aims to provide healthy, character-building, educational activities carried out under rules providing for
good sportsmanship and fair play for all participants. Contests are supervised in the areas of
academics, athletics, and music.
Waivable Classes: Students who are in classes that have been designated as honor classes by the
Longview Independent School District (Advanced, Pre-AP, AP, IB, or International Scholars) may have
a grade that is between 60 and 69 (failing) set aside by the principal for eligibility purposes. If a class is
waived, the student retains the failing grade for all purposes except eligibility.
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