2012-2013 High School Curriculum Bulletin - McAllen ISD

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Page 2McAllen Independent School DistrictBOARD OF TRUSTEES2011-2012McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent.Seated, left to right, are Mrs. Debbie Crane Aliseda, Mrs. Hilda Garza-DeShazo (Secretary), and Mrs. Erica de la Garza (AssistantSecretary). Standing, left to right, are Mr. Daniel Vela (Vice-President), Mr. Javier Farias, Dr. James Ponce (Superintendent),Dr. Joseph Caporusso and Mr. Sam Saldivar, Jr. (President).It is the policy of McAllen I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color or national origin in its educational or career and technologyprogram activities or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. The district will take steps to insure that lack of English language skillswill not be a barrier to admission or participation in any educational or career and technology program.
Message to the Parents and Students:We Offer Choice!TABLE OF CONTENTSPage 3In keeping with our district’s vision of promoting and encouraging educationalexcellence, McAllen High School, Memorial High School, Nikki Rowe High School,Options High School at Lamar Academy, and Achieve Early College High Schoolcontinue to provide our students with an extensive curriculum focusing on a diverseprogram of study and course offerings.As the 2012-13 pre-registration process begins, we ask that parents and students taketime to make serious decisions regarding course selections, college admissions andcareer preparation. Counselors will assist students in selecting courses which are bestsuited to their interests and abilities. However, effective educational planning is thecollaborative responsibility of parents, students and school staff.We ask that you and your child take the time to share in making these decisions.Continued communication between you, your child and school personnel will contributeto positive results and accurate placement.We encourage you and your family to study this bulletin thoroughly, and with theassistance of school personnel, select courses that will ensure the successful completionof career and academic goals.Texas State Graduation Requirements 4Advanced Academic Services 7Exemptions From Final Examinations 13Texas Scholars / TECH PREP 14General Information 14UIL 16English 17Math 18Science 24Social Studies 25Sincerely,Christine Beck, Principal McAllen High School(956) 632-3100Rosa Larson, Principal Memorial High School(956) 632-5201Bridgette Vieh , Principal Nikki Rowe High School(956) 632-5100Yvette Cavazos, Principal Achieve Early College High School(956) 872-1653Career and Technology 27Fine Arts 33Other Languages 35PE/Health/Sports/PE Equivalents 37Communications 37Miscellaneous/Peer Assistance Leadership 39Cindy Pena, Principal Options High School @ Lamar Academy(956) 632-3222
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