Lee High School 2015-2016

Today’s Agenda High School Graduation Programs 2015-2016 Course Description Guide Transcripts Registration Timeline and Guidelines

COUNSELING STAFF A-D - Ms. Clark E-I – Ms. Velazquez J-M – Ms. Morris N-R – Ms. Savas S-Z – Ms. Dennison Collegiate Coach – Ms. Dominguez Special Programs – Ms. Carpenter

Course Sequence for Foundations with Endorsements Plan English - 4 credits : English I, II, III & IV Math - 4 credits Required: Algebra I & Geometry Choice: two credits in any advanced math course Science – 4 credits Required: Biology Choice: one credit in Chemistry or Physics Choice: two credits in any advanced science course Social Studies – 4 credits – World Geography, *World History (local requirement), US History, Gov/Econ Foreign Language – 2 credits (2 years same language) Physical Education – 1 credit Fine Arts – 1 credit 7 credits in electives -4 of the electives may be dictated by endorsement requirements. See endorsement pages for more information

DISTINGUISHED MUST BE EARNED TO BE ADMITTED TO A TEXAS PUBLIC UNIVERSITY UNDER THE TOP 10% LAW COMPLETE ONE ENDORSEMENT EARN 4 CREDITS IN MATH (MUST INCLUDE ALG 2) EARN 4 CREDITS OF SCIENCE

PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT DUAL CREDIT WORK (12 HOURS WITH A GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY (3 CREDITS OF FOERIEGN LANGUAGE WITH A GRADE OF 80 OR HIGHER) PSAT, SAT, ACT (RECONGNITION AS COMMENDED SCHOLAR, ACT COMPOSITE SCORE OF 28, OR A COMBINED READING AND MATH SCORE OF 1250 ON THE SAT * EARN A BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

ENDORSEMENTS STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Stem Flex, Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY- Business Management & Administration, Arts AV Technology & Communications, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Transportation Distribution and Logistics, Agriculture, Food and Natural resources, Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing PUBLIC SERVICES- Hospitality & Tourism, ROTC, Health Science, Education & Training ARTS AND HUMANTIES- Fine Arts, Theatre, Music, Humanities in Social Studies or Foreign Language MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES- combination of content areas

Advanced Placement GOAL To help students develop the study skills, habits of mind and critical thinking skills that they will need in college. Students who take AP courses are given the chance to earn college credit (while still in high school) and to stand out in the college admissions process. MISD offers AP courses and exams in many subjects. Exams are administered each year in May. Score of 3 or higher can be considered for college credit. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to check with prospective colleges to see if AP scores will count for college credit. Pre-AP and AP English and Social Studies courses require summer reading Pre-AP / AP Guiding Criteria and Agreement Form

Parents must attend a mandatory meeting if enrolling. Dual Credit Parents must attend a mandatory meeting if enrolling.

2015-2016 Course Description Guide Course Register

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES Be aware that NCAA does not allow coursework through credit recovery (A+ Lab) or Credit by exam (CBE). www.eligibilitycenter.org

Course Category for Graduation Requirements EOC Assessments Course Category for Graduation Requirements CREDITS High School GPA and Class Rank College GPA

GRADE CLASSIFICATION 18 12 6 0 to 5 In order to be considered in the designated grade classification, the appropriate number of credits must be earned at the end of spring semester.

STATE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION In addition to completing all coursework students must pass five EOC exams. English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 US History Biology .

General Information You can access the 2015-2016 Course Register on the LHS website under the Registration link. Seniors should focus on college application, scholarships, etc. Juniors should try to take the ACT/SAT at least once at the end of their junior year If a student does not pass an EOC, they will be enrolled in an EOC class. Lunch for these students will be reduced to 36 minutes.

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