SST-CC High School Guide 2019

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High School Guide 2019-2020 Table of Contents SST College & Career Counseling Mission and Beliefs ......................5 SST High School Graduation Requirements .......................................7 Required Academic Program for SST High School Graduation ..........8 Texas High School Graduation Steps.............................................10 Distinguished Level of Achievement - Benefits .................................11 High School Academic Programs ......................................................13 Local Credit Courses .........................................................................13 SST-CC Local Courses and Exemption Criteria ...............................13 College Board Pre-AP Program.........................................................14 College Board Advanced Placement Program ..................................14 Dual Credit Program ..........................................................................15 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) ...........................................................17 Career Technical Education (CTE)....................................................17 General Information ...........................................................................18 Essential Tools and Resources .........................................................24 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RESOURCES ...................................25 DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM RESOURCES ..........................................26 2

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High School Guide 2019-2020 Dear Students and Parents, Successful high school graduation planning is critical for a well-rounded high school experience as well as a thoughtful and effective approach to the college application and admission process. College admission committees will consider the courses you have selected, as well as your grades, as they review your academic record. If you have the appropriate academic background and strong ability in a subject, consider taking an Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses. Remember that maintaining a balance is the key. Do not risk jeopardizing your achievement in other classes by overloading your schedule with too many of these courses. Co-curricular activities are a vital element of your high school experience as well. Try something new, whether in the arts, athletics, student government, or a club. Just as community life is a vital part of your high school experience, colleges value students who demonstrate extracurricular commitment and concern for others. Take advantage of opportunities for leadership in organizations or within the community that are available to you at School of Science and Technology While building your high school academic plan, please remember that it is important to enjoy the richness of what you are learning today and challenge yourself to perform at your best in each of your courses. The college process will be greatly enhanced if you know yourself, your strengths, and your interests. Explore and learn as much as you can while challenging yourself with the most appropriate and rigorous courses that are reasonable in light of your abilities. Please consult with your teachers and your counselor as you consider your high school graduation, college and future career planning. Good Luck! College & Career Guidance Department School of Science and Technology, Corpus Christi 4

High School Guide 2019-2020 SST College & Career Counseling Mission and Beliefs The mission of the SST-CC High School Counseling Program is to lead all students to achieve college and career readiness standards so that they graduate high school ready and inspired to actively pursue postsecondary opportunities. Through our college and career guidance program all students will be challenged to explore their passions, interests, and talents leading to continued growth and engagement. As a result, all students will be able to identify personal strengths that can be applied to achieve their academic, career, and personal/social goals. SST-CC High School Counseling Program Beliefs:  All students have significance and worth  All students – regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation-shall have equal access to all services (academic, career, and personal/social) provided by the counseling program and the school.  With a comprehensive college and career guidance program and the right social and emotional support, all students can achieve outstanding results and graduate high school college and career ready. SST-CC students will attain skills and abilities that are necessary to be successful in college and beyond trough the following components: Rigorous Curriculum: SST-CC offers rigorous and relevant coursework with a heavy emphasis on STEM courses that are designed to prepare students for college and beyond. College Geared Coursework (4X4 Plan): SST-CC’s high school program is designed to ensure acceptance, enrollment, and success in four-year colleges/universities and requires the 4X4 course-be-credit plan for all students. Students are expected to successfully complete four full year courses in each of the four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. 6-year Academic Plan: Through partnerships with higher education institutions and college preparatory programs, SST-CC is committed that students not only successfully graduate from high school, but also move ahead with their college degree plans by completing their college core curriculum requirements while in high school. 6-year Academic Plan aims to help students create individualized academic pathways where they are able to integrate the first 2-years of their desired 5

High School Guide 2019-2020 college degree plans into their high school graduation plan and graduate with up to 42 college credit hours. College and Career Counseling Support: Our goals are to guide every SST-CC student achieving his or her postsecondary goals and aspirations. College and Career counselors provide individualized student support in the six areas of college and career readiness:  Personal and Social Readiness  Academic Readiness  Career Readiness  College Admissions  Financial Aid and Scholarship  College Readiness and Transition College Readiness Monitoring: SST-CC implements College Board’s College Readiness Benchmarks, College Standardized Assessments (SAT, ACT) and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessments (see Table 1) to track the college readiness of students. Students who meet minimum college readiness scores on these assessments are considered college ready and will be eligible to directly enroll into college level coursework. Table 1: College Readiness Scores Test Combined Math Reading Writing SAT N/A Min. 530 Min. 480 N/A (EBRW) ACT 23 Min. 19 Min. 19 N/A 340 & 4, or a placement score of less than 340, and TSI N/A 350 or above 351 or above an ABE diagnostic level of at least a 4, and an essay score of at least a 5. 6

High School Guide 2019-2020 SST High School Graduation Requirements In order for a student to graduate from SST High Schools, the student must fulfill: 1. SST High School Credit Requirement 2. Passing Score on Texas State Assessments (STAAR) 3. Admission by a 4-Year College 4. Minimum 100 Community Service Hours1 Course-by-Credit Summary SST’s High School Program is designed to ensure acceptance, enrollment, and success in 4-year universities, and requires the following course‐by‐credit plan for all students, regardless of the plan they choose to graduate. Exceptions may apply to students in Special Education Programs. SST High School Credit Requirement Course Credit English 4.0 Mathematics 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies & Economics 4.0 Physical Education 1.0 Languages other than English 3.02 Fine Arts 1.0 Electives 6.0 Local Credit Courses LC3 26 credits TOTAL 1 Community service requirement is 25 hours per year. 2 May be waived for students in special programs and transfer students with no LOTE credit in 8th grade. Those students may fulfill the requirement with two LOTE credits. 3 Based on assessment data, students may be exempt from a local credit course to receive another state credit course. Speech/Communication Requirement – To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency in delivering clear verbal messages, choosing effective nonverbal behaviors, listening for desired results, applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes, and identifying necessary skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal/professional presentations. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for High School Graduation – State of Texas requires all students to receive CPR instruction at least once before graduation. POI (Peace Officer Interaction) – Students who enter grade 9 in the 2018-2019 school year and thereafter are required to receive instruction on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters before high school graduation. 7

High School Guide 2019-2020 Required Academic Program for SST High School Graduation In accordance with House Bill 5, all students are required to choose one endorsement in order to graduate under the State of Texas Foundation High School Plan. In addition to the statutory requirement, all SST students will be expected to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement: “Foundation High School Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement”. In order to earn a high school diploma from any SST High School, each student must fulfill the following core academic requirements: SST High School Course Plan CORE DISCIPLINE SST High School Course Plan English FHSP + Endorsements + Distinguished Level of Achievement Plam1 (4.0 Credits) 26 CREDITS Mathematics Four credits must consist of: (4.0 Credits)  English I or English I for Speakers of Other Languages  English II or English II for Speakers of Other Languages Science  English III or AP English Language and Composition or Dual Credit course (4.0 Credits) equivalent* Social Studies & Economics  College Prep English, English IV or AP English Literature and Composition or (4.0 Credits) Dual Credit course equivalent*. Four credits must consist of:  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II or Dual Credit course equivalent*  An additional course for which Algebra II is prerequisite such as College Prep Math or Algebraic Reasoning or Pre-calculus or AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC or any Dual Credit course equivalent or AP Computer Science or Statistics and Risk Management (CTE) or Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Four credits must consist of:  A biology credit (Biology or AP Biology or Dual Credit course equivalent*)  A chemistry credit (Chemistry or AP Chemistry Dual Credit course equivalent*)  A physics credit (Physics or AP Physics (I,II or C) Dual Credit course equivalent*)  After successful completion of a biology, a chemistry, and a physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from the following: Anatomy and Physiology (CTE), Forensic Science (CTE), Engineering Design and Problem Solving, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics I & II or C, or AP Environmental Science or Dual Credit course equivalent*. Three-and one-half credits must consist of:  World Geography or AP Human Geography (one credit) or Dual Credit course equivalent*  World History or AP World History (one credit) or Dual Credit course equivalent*  US History or AP US History (one credit) or Dual Credit course equivalent*  US Government or AP US Government (one-half credit) or Dual Credit course equivalent* One-half credit must consist of:  Economics or AP Macroeconomics or AP Microeconomics or Dual Credit course equivalent* 8

High School Guide 2019-2020 Physical Education One credit must consist of any combination of the following one-half to one (1.0 Credit) credit courses:  Foundations of Personal Fitness Adventure/Outdoor Education  Aerobic Activities  Team or Individual Sports  Dual Credit course equivalent In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities:  Athletics  JROTC  Appropriate private or commercially-sponsored physical activity programs conducted on or off campus  A student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness may substitute an academic elective credit (English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies). Languages Other Than English2 Three credits must consist of: (3.0 Credits)  Any three levels in the same language. An AP course or Dual Credit course equivalent can also be substituted for each level (must also be the same language). One credit from any of the following: Fine Arts *Art (I,II,III) *AP Music Theory (1.0 Credit) *Dance (I,II,III) *AP Studio Arts *Music (I,II,III) *AP Art History *Theatre (I,II,III) *Dual Credit course equivalent* Electives + Endorsements Five credits from any of the following: (6.0 Credits)  The list of courses approved by the SBOE for Grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills), including AP and equivalent Dual Credit courses. Credit/Elective choices should be specific to at least one endorsement. Local Credits If not exempt, students take Local Credits from ELA and Math Lab Courses, designed ENDORSEMENTS to prepare students for EOC and College Readiness Assessments. English language learners at the beginner and intermediate level of English language proficiency will take ESL Lab courses. Students entering 9th grade must choose and complete curriculum requirements from one of the following endorsements: · STEM · Business and Industry · Arts and Humanities · Public Services · Multidisciplinary Studies Performance For outstanding performance Acknowledgements *in a dual credit course *in bilingualism and biliteracy *on an AP test or IB exam *on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT *For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license State Assessment Students must satisfactorily pass following STAAR End-of-Course Requirements For Graduation assessments1: *English I *Biology *English II *US History *Algebra I 9

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High School Guide 2019-2020 Distinguished Level of Achievement - Benefits Extract from Texas Education Agency – Graduation Toolkit Choices determine options Most of the very best jobs available now and in the future require education and training beyond a high school diploma. Whether you intend to pursue a high-demand, industry workforce credential from a community or technical college or a traditional four-year degree from a university, the choices made in high school will determine your future options. To best prepare yourself now for the transition to post-high school education or quality workforce training, choosing and taking the right classes is essential. The Distinguished Level of Achievement will ensure the best preparation for your future. Why it matters – Benefits The Distinguished Level of Achievement open a world of educational and employment opportunities for you beyond high school. The Distinguished Level of Achievement will:  Allow you to compete for Top 10% automatic admissions eligibility at any Texas public university;  Position you among those first in line for Texas Grant* to help pay for university tuition and fees; and  Ensure you are a more competitive applicant at the most selective colleges and universities. *Must be financially eligible What it means The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires more math and more science than the Foundation High School Program. The Distinguished Level of Achievement requires:  A total of four credits in math, including Algebra II;  A total of four credits in science; and  Successful completion of an endorsement in your area of interest Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) Students in 8th grade will begin the process of developing a Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP) for the next 4 years in high school. A Personalized Graduation Plan is a 4-year plan that each student makes to help guide his or her course selection to meet the criteria of the chosen endorsement. A student may choose more than one endorsement and may change or add an endorsement at any time. A student may graduate without earning an endorsement if, after his or her sophomore year, the student’s parents signs a form permitting the student to omit the endorsement requirement. Refer to High School Graduation Resources attachments for SST-CC PGP Plan template. 11

High School Guide 2019-2020 S Must select one endorsem STEM Business & Industry Public A students pursuing a STEM Option 1: CTE – Arts, Audio/Video Option 1: CTE endorsement must complete Algebra II, Technology, and Communications Science 4 credits from th Chemistry and Physics, along with 4 credits from the following CTE courses: choosing one of the options below courses: - Principle Option 1: CTE (PLTW) - Engineering - Principals of Art, Audio Video Science 4 credits from the following CTE courses: Tech., and Communication - Human B - Introduction to Engineering Design - Audio Video Production - Medical I - Principles of Engineering - Adv. Audio Video Production - Biomedic - Digital Electronics - Practicum in Audio Video - Engineering Design and * Within this en Production schedules allow Development choose to enrol Option 2: CTE - Information National Certific Option 2: Math - 5 credits in mathematics Technology Electrocardiogr by successfully completing Algebra I, Phlebotomy, Pa Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional 4 credits from the following CTE (PCT) Nurse Aid math courses for which Algebra II is a Emergency Med prerequisite. courses: well as High Sch Vocational Nur Option 3: Science - 5 credits in science by - Principles of Information pathways. Class successfully completing Biology, Technology Mar campuses. Chemistry and Physics, and 2 additional requirements m science courses - Computer Programming Biomedical Care - Adv. Computer Programming High School Aca Option 4: Combination - In addition to - Research in Information details. Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics, a coherent sequence of 3 additional credits Technology Solutions from no more than 2 of the options listed Option 3: English - 4 English elective above. credits to include one of the following areas: *In addition to their pathway electives, if - Public Speaking their schedules allow, students can choose - Advance Journalism: Newspaper to enroll into Del Mar Certificate programs related to their career interests, such as I-IV Computer Programming, Drafting and Option 4: Combination -4 credits in a Design Technology, or GIS: Geographic coherent sequence from the categories Information Systems Certification listed above Programs. Classes are held at Del Mar campuses. Fees and additional *In addition to their pathway electives, if requirements may apply. their schedules allow, students can choose to enroll into Del Mar Certificate programs related to their career interests, such as Interactive Game Technology and Simulation, Networking Technology- CISCO or Computer Programming Level II Certificate Programs .Classes are held at Del Mar campuses. Fees and additional requirements may apply. 1

SST-CC ENDORSEMENT AREAS ment area and one option within the endorsement area c Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary E (PLTW) – Health Option 1: Social Studies – 5 credits in Option 1: Advanced Coursework – 4 Social Studies. advanced courses that prepare a he following CTE student to enter the workforce or Option 2: Foreign Language – 4 levels postsecondary education without es of Biomedical of the same language other than English remediation within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that Body Systems OR are not in a coherent sequence. Interventions 2 levels of the same language other than cal Innovations English and 2 levels of a different Option 2: 4X4 – 4 credits in each of language other than English the 4 foundation subject areas: ndorsement, if their w, students can Option 3: Fine Arts – 4 credits in the - 4 English credits including ll into Del Mar same fine arts area English IV cation programs on raphy (EKG), OR - 4 Math credits atient Technician 2 credits in one fine arts area and 2 - 4 science credits, including d Training Programs, credits in a different fine arts area. dical Tech (EMT), as Biology, Chemistry and/or hool to LVN (licensed Option 4: English – 4 English elective Physics rse) Dual Credit credits selected from the following: - 4 Social Studies credits ses are held at Del - . Fees and additional - English IV may apply. Refer to - Ind. Studies in English Option 3: AP or Dual Credit – 4 eers Recommended - Literary Genres credits in Advanced Placement (AP) ademic Path for - Creative Writing or Dual Credit selected from English, - Research and Technical Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages Other than Writing English, or Fine Arts. - Humanities - Communication Applications - AP Language Literature and Composition 12

High School Guide 2019-2020 High School Academic Programs Local Credit Courses Local credit courses are courses in which students participate without receiving state credit towards graduation. Local credit courses are, however, calculated as a part of the GPA and senior class rank. SST-CC offers additional Math and ELA labs at grades 9th and 10th to better prepare students for End of Course state assessments and college level courses. Based on assessment data (PSAT, SAT, TSI), students may be exempt from a local credit course. SST-CC Local Courses and Exemption Criteria School Year: 2019-2020 Course Option 1 – STAAR, EOC Option 2 - TSI Option 3- PSAT English I Lab “Meets Grade Level” score on TSI Reading 351 + TSI 8th Grade Reading STAAR test + Writing 340 & 4 (Essay) TSI Writing 340 & 4 (Essay) English II Lab “Meets Grade Level” score on TSI Reading 351 + TSI English I EOC Writing 340 & 4 (Essay) Algebra I Lab Satisfactory score on Algebra I TSI Math 350 EOC TSI Math 350 College Readiness Meet 9th Grade PSAT Math Math Benchmark (10th Grade) Score: PSAT MATH 480 and above Minimum Course Load and Study Hall Qualification All SST-CC students are required to enroll in eight classes (or equivalent) per semester. Exceptions: 1. Students may take Study Hall if they meet the following requirements: - Enrolled in an online course required for graduation - Approved/recommended by ARD, 504, LPAC or RTI committees - Enrolled in at least 4 college level courses (AP or Dual Credit only) and on track with high school graduation credit requirements. 2. Students enrolled in off campus Dual Credit courses at Del Mar can take the last period off in their high school schedules. College course schedule verification and counselor/administrator approval is required. 13

High School Guide 2019-2020 College Board Pre-AP Program SST-CC became a College Board Pre-AP Partner School to officially implement Pre-AP starting 9th and 10th Grades in Fall 2019. The Pre-AP Program offers consistent, high standards in focused courses that help build, strengthen, and reinforce students’ content knowledge and skills. Pre-AP courses get students ready for AP and other college-level coursework. And they’re designed for ALL students and to be the standard, baseline course in their particular subjects. The following Pre-AP courses will be available for SST-CC students in 2019-2020 school year: 9th Grade Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP English I 10th Grade Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP English II College Board Advanced Placement Program Advanced Placement (AP) is a program offered by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. US colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the AP exams. AP courses are for any student who is academically prepared and motivated to take on college-level courses. SST-CC supports any student who wants to accept the challenges of an advances class. Students enrolled in AP coursework are expected to engage in more independent analytical reading, academic discourse, and writing assignments, both inside and outside the classroom. AP Enrollment Guidelines The following AP enrollment guidelines will be used to match the level and complexity of the AP curriculum with the readiness and motivation of the students. The campus AP Committee has the right to make collaborative enrollment decisions and process appeals.  AP Potential – PSAT  SAT/TSI/ACT and other assessment data  Previous AP Experience  AP Exams Performance  GPA  Teacher Recommendation Additional AP Guidelines  Final decision to enroll and start an AP course is contingent upon the completion of the summer assignment given by the AP instructor.  Students are expected to maintain their high school attendance for classes  Students are expected to attend after school, practice AP test or Saturday tutorial sessions if provided. Remember: By registering for an AP course, students are making a commitment for the entire length of the course. Students should understand that registration for multiple AP courses is a commitment to undertake a challenging academic schedule. 14

High School Guide 2019-2020 Dual Credit Program What is Dual Credit? SST Corpus Christi partners with Texas A&M Kingsville and Del Mar colleges. Dual Credit is the term given to courses in which high school students have the opportunity to earn both high school AND college credits at low cost. Where are Dual Credit Classes Taught? Dual credit courses may be taught on the college campus, on the high school campus, online, or through a combination of methods. How Does It Work? • Students take 2‐3 courses each fall and spring terms. • Students can graduate from high school with up to 42 hours of college credit or an Associate’s degree. More hours can be earned by taking summer courses. • Upon successful completion of the course, a final grade is posted in two places: - High School Transcript (A grade of “D” or better is required to receive high school credit) - College Transcript Why Dual Credit? 1. Get a Jumpstart Your College Education • Affordable. Reduces overall college costs • Speeds up the time to college degree completion • Helps to finish many prerequisites and basics before going to college 2. College experience. • Serves as a “controlled” introduction to college life • Become familiar with college registration process, policies and procedures • Students take on the responsibilities of being a college student, easing the transition from high school to college • Academically advanced students can challenge themselves. 3. Transferability • Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Courses transfer to Texas Public Colleges & Universities with a C or higher. (Always check with the school you want to attend about transfer credits) • *Many private & out of state schools also accept the credit...but you will want to check first! 4. Access to College Resources • Dual credit students are official college students with access to the full range of services offered by Texas A&M Kingsville and Del Mar Colleges For Dual Credit registration forms and resources, refer to Dual Credit Resources attachments. 15

High School Guide 2019-2020 How to Qualify for Dual Credit Program? A high school student is eligible to enroll in Dual Credit with the following TSI Assessment Scores: Reading Score of 351 or above Writing Math Essay 4 and 340+ or Essay 5 and ABE Diagnostic of 4+ Score of 350 or above The following tests can be used to exempt you from one or more parts of the TSI Assessment: Exempt from Reading Exempt from and Writing Mathematics ACT taken within 5 years from the testing Must be exempt from ALL parts with a composite of 23+, English date 19+, AND Mathematics 19+ SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) taken within 5 years from the testing date Evidence-Based Reading Mathematics 530+ and Writing (EBRW) 480+ STAAR (EOC) Level 2 ENGL 2 Level 2 Algebra 1 – 4000+ and HS 4000+ Algebra 2 (Passing Grade) OR Level 2 Algebra 2 4000+ Is Dual Credit the Right Choice? Parents and students must consider academic goals, maturity, responsibility, and academic ability levels prior to enrolling in a dual credit program. You might decide not to participate in dual credit if you: - Are not on track to timely graduate high school - Are struggling with your other high school classes - Are not ready to take extra commitment and responsibilities of being a college student Remember!!! Dual credit classes become part of your permanent college transcript and impact eligibility for financial aid and scholarships! What Dual Credit courses should I take? To ensure that you are taking meaningful dual credit courses, you need to be aware of core curriculum requirements and degree/certification requirements in your field of interest at a college/university you are planning to attend. Checking for degree transfer guides for specific majors provided by most Texas public universities will help you build a successful academic plan towards your college education. For TAMUCC transfer guides, refer to https://transferguides.tamucc.edu/ For SST-CC high school and Del Mar and TAMUK core curriculum course alignments, refer to Course Matrix Tables on Dual Credit Resources attachments. 16

High School Guide 2019-2020 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) PLTW classes are nationally standardized, project-based courses that prepare students for college-level work and their career paths. PLTW curriculum empowers students to solve real-world challenges through engaging and hands-on learning projects. SST-CC offers PLTW programs in two career pathways: Engineering and Biomedical Science. PLTW Engineering Available under the STEM endorsement – Option 1, PLTW Engineering pathway courses teach students to develop problem-solving mindset of an engineer. Throughout the four-year course work students will engage in real-life challenges such as designing a home or programming a robotic arm. SST-CC PLTW Engineering Course Sequence: Introduction to Engineering Design; Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics; Engineering Design and Development. PLTW Biomedical Science Available under the Public Services endorsement – Option 1, PLTW Biomedical Science pathway courses allow students to see themselves in the role of biomedical professionals as they solve real- world challenges, such as preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease and investigating the death of a fictional person. SST-CC PLTW Biomedical Course Sequence: Principles of Biomedical Science; Human Body Systems; Medical Interventions; Biomedical Innovations. Career Technical Education (CTE) CTE provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. CTE courses prepare students for the world of work by introducing them to work competencies, and makes academic content accessible to students in a hands-on context. Under the Business & Industry endorsement options, SST-CC offers CTE pathways in the fields of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications and Information Technology. In addition to their pathway electives, SST-CC students can choose to enroll into Del Mar certificate courses and programs under the Dual Credit agreement and complete a coursework required for job certifications or licensing. Del Mar certificate courses are held at Del Mar campuses and fees and additional requirements (age, vaccination etc.) may apply. Only students who are on track with their high school graduation requirements and whose high school schedules allow to meet Del Mar course timelines may enroll into Del Mar certificate programs. Some of the recommended certificate programs are: Computer Programming Level II Certificate Interactive Game Technology and Simulation Level II Certificate Networking Technology - Cisco Certificate Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Phlebotomy Technician Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) For more programs, refer to Del Mar - Programs of Study at http://delmar.edu/degrees/occupational- programs.html 17

High School Guide 2019-2020 General Information Attendance Attendance Requirements to receive credit for a course: 1. State law mandates that a student must be in attendance for 90% of the time a class in session to receive credit. 2. The Attendance Committee will make the ultimate decision whether or not the student receives credit in a class. 3. Dual Credit students must meet the attendance requirements set by the local campus. 4. ARD and 504 committees may be considered as an attendance committee for students with disabilities. Student Classification Freshman (9th) – must have been promoted from the 8th grade. Sophomore (10th) – must have satisfactorily completed 6 credits. Junior (11th) – must have satisfactorily completed 12 credits. Senior (12th) – must have satisfactorily completed 18 credits by the beginning of the fall semester of the school year in which the student expects to graduate. How to Earn Credits Courses vary from one to two semesters in length. Students can earn a half credit for each semester course and a whole credit for a year-long course*. Students earn credits when they pass their courses with the minimum of 70% average and meet 90% attendance requirement. Each semester stands alone. Semesters are not averaged together except in cases of student progression plan. Summer Courses All high school credit courses -including dual and online (excluding credit recovery purposes*) - taken outside of SST High School in summer are awarded credit but don’t receive points on the GPA scale. *Both attempted credits (failed and recovery) will receive points on the GPA. Progression Plan A high school student who fails the first semester of any core course with a grade no lower than 60, but who passes the second semester of the course, may receive credit if the average of the two semesters results in a grade of 70 or above. 18

High School Guide 2019-2020 The following are ways a student can earn credit: ● A course is taken as a part of the student’s high school schedule ● A Dual Credit college course ‐ approved by counselor - is taken for high school credit and college credit (must be one of the approved courses listed on the dual credit list-- refer to the Dual Credit programs, Section IV.) ● Through a Credit‐by-Exam (CBE) or Exam for Acceleration (EA) offered through the UT Austin or Texas Tech University, AP Exam, or CLEP exam (College Level Examination Program) ● Online courses ‐ approved courses through accredited online course providers ● Summer School Opportunities Students and parents assume the responsibility for registering for, and completing courses attempted. Students and parents assume the cost of taking courses outside of their regular high school schedule. Repeating a Course The following guidelines apply if a student wants to repeat a course in which credit has been earned: ● No additional credit is earned when a course is repeated. ● Students who have already earned a credit for specific high school course cannot repeat the course to pull up her/his GPA. High School Credits in Middle School By Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §74.26. (b), districts may offer courses designated for Grades 9-12 in earlier grade levels. Students in middle school may be given high school graduation credit for passing courses offered in middle school that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for each course. Credit for courses for high school graduation may be earned only if the student received a grade which is the equivalent of 70 on a scale of 100 (TAC §74.26. (c)). Credits obtained in middle school will not be included in the GPA calculation and class rank. Schedule Changes Students must choose their courses carefully and with the advice of their counselor and parents to minimize the need for a change. The master schedule is built to accommodate the classes originally chosen by the student. A copy of the courses requested will be provided to the students at the end of the school year. Any course request changes for the following school year must be made before the end of the spring semester. Parents of 8th grade students will have opportunities to receive assistance with course registration. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend one of the help-sessions or schedule an appointment with the middle school counselor. Schedule changes based on teacher, elective, or section preferences will not be honored. The administration reserves the right and has the responsibility to only make changes as necessary to meet graduation requirements, balance class sizes, correct administrative or clerical error, reflect changes in school personnel, or other educationally appropriate reasons. 19

High School Guide 2019-2020 Dropping a Class ● Changes requested after the Course Plan has been submitted will be made only for the following reasons per counselor approval:  A Senior needs to make up deficient graduation credits  A student received a failing grade and needs to repeat the class for high school graduation requirements or to meet college eligibility requirements  A student is in the incorrect course level  A course requested will not be offered due to budgetary restraints or low class size  A student completed a course credit at summer school ● During the first 15 school days of class, students may request a schedule change according tothe following guidelines:  Level changes can be requested by students and parents based on availability (grades from the dropped upper level course will be carried into the added lower level course)  Placement recommendation based on academic performance  Medical/health issues require adjustment in schedule  Course needed for graduation or college eligibility requirements Grading Scale, Class Ranking, GPA Grade Calculation A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. All semester grades for courses attempted will count toward a student’s GPA. Weighted GPA is used to determine class rank. Unweighted GPA is used for admission to most colleges and universities, and for scholarships at in‐state schools. Grading Scale A - 90-100 “Excellent” B - 80-89 “Above Average” C - 75-79 “Average” D - 70-74 “Below Average” F - 0-69 “Failing” Grade to Letter Conversion Table for Dual Credit Courses A+ 98 C 77 A 95 C- 75 A- 92 D+ 74 B+ 88 D 72 B 85 D- 70 B- 82 F 60 C+ 79 0 0 20

High School Guide 2019-2020 Course Weight A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. All semester grades for courses attempted will count toward a student’s GPA. Course Weight Table 4-B: Grade Advanced Pre-AP On-Level Course Range Placement Course Weight (AP) / Dual Letter Grade Credit (DC) A 90-100+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 B 80-89 4.0 3.5 3.0 C 75-79 3.0 2.5 2.0 D 70-74 2.0 1.5 1.0 F Below 70 0.0 0.0 0.0 Senior Class Rank SST High Schools are non‐ranking schools and only rank students within the top 10%, or if it is for the benefit of the student. A class rank indicates how a student's grades compare with those of other students in his/her class. All courses recorded on the Academic Achievement Record (high school transcript) shall count toward Grade Point Average (GPA) and class rank, using the grades received. Class rank is determined by the weighted grade point average (GPA) of all high school credit courses taken through the end of the eighth semester. Rank for honor graduation status (valedictorian / salutatorian) is determined by the GPA through the end of the first semester of the senior year. Estimated class rankings are to be determined at the end of the junior year, and the first semester of the senior year for the express purpose of college entrance requirements. A final calculation of GPA and class rank is determined at the completion of the senior year and will be reflected on the final transcript. A student with a disability who has completed four years of high school, but not graduating and is continuing to receive special education and related services from the school district, is permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony with classmates. The student is entitled to a certificate of completion as part of the graduation ceremony, but must receive a regular high school diploma when formal schooling ends. To be eligible for all senior class ranking students must be enrolled for their junior and senior years in the same high school, and graduate in no fewer than eight regular semesters. 21

High School Guide 2019-2020 Graduation Ceremony Students completing the SST High Schools and State of Texas requirements for graduation will be granted a high school diploma. SST annually sponsors a graduation ceremony for students who have completed requirements established by both the SST and the State. Students who have not completed requirements may participate in graduation ceremony with an approval from principal and receive a certificate of attendance. Even if the student participates in graduation ceremony to receive the certificate of attendance, he or she may remain enrolled to complete the SST requirements and earn his and her high school diploma; however, the student will only be allowed to participate in graduation ceremony. Ordering graduation cap and gown, announcements, or other senior memorabilia does not guarantee a student’s participation in graduation ceremonies. Graduation announcements are not invitations to the graduation ceremony. If a student does not attend and does not participate in the graduation ceremony practice, the student is ineligible to participate in the SST Graduation ceremony. Attention Juniors Credits earned during the summer following the junior year will be entered to the junior year course lists and be counted in the overall GPA and ranking computations. Any credits received after September 1st will be entered to the senior course list and will not affect the ranking submitted to colleges during the fall semester of the senior year. It is students’ responsibility to ensure summer credits are submitted on time and properly entered to their course lists. Eligibility for Automatic College Admission Explanation of Eligibility for Automatic College Admission under the Automatic Admission policy (Texas Education Code §51.803): Under the Automatic Admission policy (Texas Education Code §51.803), Texas students may be eligible for automatic admission to a state college or university as an undergraduate student if they meet certain criteria. To qualify for automatic admission, a student must: 1. earn a grade point average in the top 10 percent* of his/her high school graduating class, 2. graduate from a Texas public or private high school (or, if the student is a Texas resident, from a high school operated by the U.S. Department of Defense), 3. earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and/or a Performance Acknowledgment for outstanding performance OR satisfy ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT college entrance exam OR earn a minimum score of 480 on the SAT EBRW test and a minimum score of 530 on the SAT Mathematics test (no combined score) 4. Apply for admission to a state college or university within the first two school years after graduation from high school. Students who meet the criteria for automatic admission must submit an application before the deadline set by the college or university to which they are applying. Students must also provide a high school transcript or diploma that indicates whether they have satisfied or are on schedule to satisfy the requirements of the Distinguished Level of Achievement and/or a Performance Acknowledgment for outstanding performance. 22

High School Guide 2019-2020 Admission and Enrollment State colleges and universities may admit a student accepted under the Automatic Admission policy for either the fall semester of the academic year for which the student applied or for the summer session that proceeds that fall semester. Additionally, the admitting college or university may require that applicants in need of additional preparation for college‐level work enroll in enrichment courses or programs during the summer immediately after the student is admitted. Colleges and universities are required to admit an applicant as an undergraduate student if the applicant is the child of a public servant who was killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and who meets the minimum entrance requirements set by the college or university. *The University of Texas at Austin Beginning with admissions for the 2011‐2012 school year, The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is no longer required to automatically admit applicants in excess of 75% of its enrollment capacity for first‐time resident undergraduate students. The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible 2019 summer/fall freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review. Even applications from students who are automatically admissible are subject to holistic review to determine the major to which the applicant will be admitted. Cum Laude System SST High Schools recognize at graduation those students with weighted GPAs at or above specific benchmarks. Benchmarks may require occasional adjustments as changes in curriculum dictate. Currently, graduates are recognized as follows: Summa Cum Weighted average of exactly 128.0 or higher GPA = 4.0+ Laude Weighted average of exactly 120.0 or higher GPA = 3.8 to 3.9 Weighted average of exactly 112.0 or higher GPA = 3.5 to 3.7 Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Transfer Students A student transferring into the district from a public school or a regionally/nationally accredited institution will receive the numerical grade earned in courses from that school. Weighted courses will be honored and converted to match our system. Students Transferring from Schools Outside of the United States: Students from other countries will receive Ps for passing in appropriate courses. Translation of out-of-country transcripts is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Awarding of credit will be determined by school administration after review of all documentation. Students from Home Schooling Programs or Private Schools: Credits earned through homeschooling programs and private schools will not be calculated for GPA and class rank by the district. Students must provide documentation of enrollment and completion of courses in order to get credit. 23

High School Guide 2019-2020 Essential Tools and Resources SKYWARD Be on top of your high school graduation track, grades and assignments by frequently logging into the SST-CC Skyward Student Access. Set up your students account through https://skyward.iscorp.com/ScienceTechTXStuSTS/ OVERGRAD SST-CC College and Career Counseling department uses Overgrad to help students navigate through complicated steps of building a high school academic course plan, career path decision making, college match and college applications, financial aid and scholarship tracking and much more. Contact your college counselor for your Overgrad account information or start exploring and utilizing this helpful platform at https://www.overgrad.com X2VOL Track Your Volunteer Hours. The more you give the more you get. SST CC uses X2VOL to make it easy for students to manage their volunteer activities; fast, easy, online. Tracking is easy, and logging hours to meet your community service graduation requirements is quick. Contact your college counselor for your X2VOL account information or start entering your hours at www.x2vol.com/Login COLLEGE BOARD College Board is the platform where you track and manage most of your college level assessments, such as PSAT, SAT and AP. You can register for SAT tests, view your PSAT and SAT test scores and take advantage of test prep materials, order your SAT and AP scores to be sent to colleges, explore AP program resources, and do much more. Make sure you signed up to your account through one of your PSAT score reports and keep your login information safe until high school graduation. If you need assistance with your College Board account, call Account Help desk: 866-315-6068 SST-CC COLLEGE AND CAREER GUIDANCE WEBSITE To stay informed with SST-CC College and Career Guidance updates, access the resources related with high school academic programs, schedule a meeting with your college counselor, and explore for more resources for your college and career readiness, visit the college and career guidance website. You can locate it on the school website www.sstcc.org under Students Corner, or just click on the following link: Guidance for Success Website 24

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Endorsement Personal Graduation Plan Se Student Name: _____________________________________ DOB: ____ Middle School: _________________________High School: ___________ Texas House Bill 5 mandates that all ninth grade Post-Secondary/Career Plan: _________ students (beginning in the 2014-15 school year) select an Endorsement. Ultimately, it is the Endorsements and Options* students’ and parents’/guardians’ responsibility to decide on a graduation option that best meets a Select Endorsement O student’s needs and maximizes opportunities after STEM 1 high school. Students must wait until they Business & Industry 1 complete the 10th grade and have parent/guardian Public Services 1 permission in writing to select the Foundation Plan, Arts & Humanities 1 unless they meet other state-mandated criteria. Multidisciplinary 1 Endorsement and course selection should support students’ aptitude and interests and align with the *If choosing multiple endorsements, rank in o career they wish to pursue. Changes to the course ** Refer to SST-CC Endorsement Areas Chart plan or Endorsement may be made at any time, but some options may not be applicable due to Endorsement option requirements Directions: On-level courses specific to grade levels are listed in the chart below. Students can refer Periods Discipline High School 9th Grade Course (8 per Credits Earned Name semester) English (4 credits total) in Middle English I School  Other ______________ Math (4 credits total) Algebra I/Geometry  Other ______________ Science (4 credits total) Biology Social Studies (4 credits  Other ______________ total) World Geography LOTE (3 credits total)  Other ______________ LOTE Fine Arts (1 credit total) English I/Algebra I Lab PE (1 credit total) Endorsement Electives* Math/ELA Lab** (SST-CC Local) College Prep Class Other Electives * Refer to SST-CC Endorsement Areas Chart at the Back Student Si Parent Sig ** Refer to SST-CC Lab Exemption Criteria for more information Counselor

election Form COUNSELOR USE ONLY: ____/_____/_______ Enrollment START DATE: mm / dd / yyyy _____________________ _____________________ Endorsement Status: □ Opt-Out □ Pursuing □ Changed ________________ Option (circle)** 1 23 4 1 23 4 1 1 23 4 1 23 order of interest (1,2,3) at the Back to Recommended Plans specific to Endorsement areas provided in the SST-CC High School Guide 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English II English III Advanced English  Other ______________  Other ______________ ______________ Geometry/Algebra II Algebra II/PreCal Advanced Math  Other ______________  Other ______________ ______________ Chemistry Physics Advanced Science  Other ______________  Other ______________ ______________ World History U.S. History Government/Economics  Other ______________  Other ______________  Other ______________ LOTE LOTE (if not completed prior) English II/College Readiness Math SAT Prep NA Lab ignature: _______________ Date: ____________ NOTES: gnature: ________________ Date: ____________ r Signature: ______________ Date:_____________

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SST-CC ENDORSEMENT AREAS ment area and one option within the endorsement area c Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary E (PLTW) – Health Option 1: Social Studies – 5 credits in Option 1: Advanced Coursework – 4 Social Studies. advanced courses that prepare a he following CTE student to enter the workforce or Option 2: Foreign Language – 4 levels postsecondary education without es of Biomedical of the same language other than English remediation within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that Body Systems OR are not in a coherent sequence. Interventions 2 levels of the same language other than cal Innovations English and 2 levels of a different Option 2: 4X4 – 4 credits in each of language other than English the 4 foundation subject areas: ndorsement, if their w, students can Option 3: Fine Arts – 4 credits in the - 4 English credits including ll into Del Mar same fine arts area English IV cation programs on raphy (EKG), OR - 4 Math credits atient Technician 2 credits in one fine arts area and 2 - 4 science credits, including d Training Programs, credits in a different fine arts area. edical Tech (EMT), as Biology, Chemistry and/or hool to LVN (licensed Option 4: English – 4 English elective Physics rse) Dual Credit credits selected from the following: - 4 Social Studies credits sses are held at Del - . Fees and additional - English IV may apply. Refer to - Ind. Studies in English Option 3: AP or Dual Credit – 4 eers Recommended - Literary Genres credits in Advanced Placement (AP) ademic Path for - Creative Writing or Dual Credit selected from English, - Research and Technical Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages Other than Writing English, or Fine Arts. - Humanities - Communication Applications - AP Language Literature and Composition

Recommended High S STEM Endorseme Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Math English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Science Social Studies Algebra I/Geometry Algebra II or Biology/PreAP Biology Geometry + Algebra II Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art PE Art/Music/DC Art Endorsement Introduction to Principles of Engineering Path Engineering Design English II Lab and College EOC English I Lab and Readiness Math; English II Labs1/College Algebra I Lab; English I Lab or College Readiness Readiness2 Lab or Algebra I Lab; Math; exempt from both exempt from both Electives Dual Credit Core Curriculum (based on Dual Credit Core Courses/Other Related schedule Curriculum Electives availability)3 Courses/Other Related Electives Courses in BOLD are related to STEM Endorsement – Engineering 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre

School Academic Path 12th Grade ent – Engineering English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III DC Precalculus/AP Calculus PreCalculus/DC Math AP Physics C/DC Physics PreAP Physics US Government/DC Federal US History/AP/DC US History Government and Economics/DC Economics LOTE III Digital Electronics Engineering Design and College Readiness – SAT Prep Development m Dual Credit Core Curriculum Dual Credit Core Curriculum Courses/Other Related Electives Courses/Other Related Electives Criteria Table edit/certification program.

Recommended High S Business and Industry E Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Math English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Science Algebra I/Geometry Geometry/Algebra II/ Geometry + Algebra II Biology/PreAP Biology Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry Social Studies World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art PE Art/Music/DC Art Endorsement Journalism Advance Journalism: Path Newspaper I EOC English I Lab and English II Lab and College Labs1/College Algebra I Lab; English I Readiness Math; English II Lab Readiness2 Lab or Algebra I Lab; or College Readiness Math; exempt from both exempt from both Electives (based on Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Core Curriculum schedule Curriculum Courses/Other Related availability)3 Courses/Other Related Electives Electives Courses in BOLD are related to Business & Industry – English Pathway 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre

School Academic Path 12th Grade Endorsement – English English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III College Prep Algebra II/ PreCalculus/DC Math Math/Precalculus/DC Math Physics/ PreAP Physics Elective High School Science/ DC/AP Science Options US History/AP/DC US History US Government/DC Federal Government and Economics/DC LOTE III Economics Advance Journalism: Advance Journalism: Newspaper II Newspaper III b College Readiness – SAT Prep Dual Credit Core Curriculum Dual Credit Core Curriculum Courses/Other Related Electives Courses/Other Related Electives Criteria Table edit/certification program.

Recommended High S Public Services Endorsem Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Math Algebra I/Geometry Geometry/Algebra II Science Biology/PreAP Biology Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry Social Studies World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art PE Art/Music/DC Art Endorsement Principles of Biomedical Human Body Systems Path Science English II Lab and College EOC English I Lab and Algebra Readiness Math; English II Labs1/College I Lab; English I Lab or Lab or College Readiness Readiness2 Algebra I Lab; exempt Math; exempt from both from both Electives DC Courses (Anatomy (based on DC SPCH/DC Psychology and Physiology I & II for schedule Other Electives the nursing path4)/other availability)3 electives Courses in BOLD are related to Public Services Endorsement – Healthcare Caree 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre 4 Refer to the Del Mar LVN Certificate Pathway Flow Chart 5Refer to Del Mar Health Care Certification programs

School Academic Path 12th Grade ment – Healthcare Careers English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III College Prep Algebra II/ PreCalculus/DC Math Math/Precalculus/DC Math Elective High School Science/ Physics/PreAP Physics DC Anatomy and Physiology I and II US History/AP/DC US History US Government/DC Federal LOTE III Government and Economics/DC Economics Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovations College Readiness – SAT Prep Patient Care Technician (PCT) , Nurse Aid Training Program EKG (Sem1), Phlebotomy (Sem2) (CNA); LVN Nursing courses; Certification Courses 5, DC Courses EMT, DC related core Other related electives/required curriculum, other electives courses ers Criteria Table edit/certification program.

Recommended High S Business and Industry Endorsem Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Math English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Science Algebra I/Geometry Algebra II or Geometry + Algebra II Biology/PreAP Biology Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry Social Studies World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art Art/Music/DC Art PE Endorsement Computer Programming Path Principles of Information Technology EOC English I Lab and English II Lab and College Labs1/College Algebra I Lab; English I Readiness Math; English II Readiness2 Lab or Algebra I Lab; Lab or College Readiness exempt from both Math; exempt from both Electives (based on Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Core Curriculum schedule Curriculum Courses/Other Related availability)3 Courses/Other Related Electives Electives Courses in BOLD are related to Public Services – Biomedical Pathway 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre

School Academic Path 12th Grade ment – Information Technology English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III DC Precalculus/AP Calculus PreCalculus/DC Math Physics/ PreAP Physics Elective High School Science/ DC/AP Science Options US History/AP/DC US History US Government/DC Federal Government and Economics/DC LOTE III Economics Adv. Computer Programming Research in Information Technology Solutions College Readiness – SAT Prep m Dual Credit Core Curriculum Dual Credit Core Curriculum Courses/Other Related Electives Courses/Other Related Electives Criteria Table edit/certification program.

Recommended High S STEM Endorse Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Math English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Science Algebra I/Geometry Algebra II or Geometry + Algebra II Biology/PreAP Biology Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry Social Studies World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art PE Art/Music/DC Art Endorsement Sequence of Electives Sequence of Electives Path English I Lab and English II Lab and College EOC Algebra I Lab; English I Readiness Math; English II Labs1/College Lab or Algebra I Lab; Lab or College Readiness Readiness2 exempt from both Math; exempt from both Electives Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Core Curriculum (based on Curriculum Courses/Other Related schedule Courses/Other Related Electives availability)3 Electives Courses in BOLD are related to STEM Endorsement – Math 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre

School Academic Path 12th Grade ement – Math English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III DC Math/AP Calculus PreCalculus/DC Math Physics/ PreAP Physics Elective High School Science/ DC/AP Science Options US History/AP/DC US History US Government/DC Federal Government and Economics/DC LOTE III Economics Sequence of Electives Sequence of Electives College Readiness – SAT Prep m Dual Credit Core Curriculum Dual Credit Core Curriculum Courses/Other Related Electives Courses/Other Related Electives Criteria Table edit/certification program.

Recommended High S STEM Endorsem Course 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Math English I/PreAp English I English II/PreAP English II Science Algebra I/Geometry Geometry/Algebra II/ Geometry + Algebra II Biology/PreAP Biology Chemistry/PreAP Chemistry Social Studies World Geography/AP World History/AP World Human Geography History LOTE LOTE I/II LOTE II/III PE/Art PE Art/Music/DC Art Endorsement Sequence of Electives Sequence of Electives Path English I Lab and English II Lab and College EOC Algebra I Lab; English I Readiness Math; English II Labs1/College Lab or Algebra I Lab; Lab or College Readiness Readiness2 exempt from both Math; exempt from both Electives Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Core Curriculum (based on Curriculum Courses/Other Related schedule Courses/Other Related Electives availability)3 Electives Courses in BOLD are related to STEM Endorsement – Science 1 For EOC Lab exemption criteria, refer to Exemption Criteria Table 2 For 10th Grade College Readiness Math exemption criteria, refer to Exemption 3 Meet with your college counselor to choose the best available elective/dual cre

School Academic Path 12th Grade ment – Science English IV /AP/DC English IV 11th Grade English III /AP/DC English III College Prep Algebra II/ PreCalculus/DC Math Math/Precalculus/DC Math 2 Credits from Elective High y Physics/ PreAP Physics School Science/ DC/AP Science Options US History/AP/DC US History US Government/DC Federal LOTE III Government and Economics/DC Economics Sequence of Electives Sequence of Electives College Readiness – SAT Prep m Dual Credit Core Curriculum Dual Credit Core Curriculum Courses/Other Related Electives Courses/Other Related Electives Criteria Table edit/certification program.

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Course Matrix fo Based on Del M Prepares for transfer to a Texas public univer Communications DEL MAR Course 1 College Course = 3 col Course Title 6 Credit Hours ENGL 1301 Two Courses ENLG 1302 Composition I SPCH 1311 Composition II Mathematics SPCH 1315 Intro. To Speech Communication Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours MATH 1314 One Course MATH 1316 College Algebra MATH 2413 Plane Trigonometry MATH 1324 MATH 1325 Calculus I MATH 1342 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences BIOL 1406 BIOL 1407 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences BIOL 1308 Elementary Statistical Methods BIOL 1309 BIOL 2401 Biology for Science Majors I (lecture + lab) BIOL 2402 Biology for Science Majors II (lecture + lab) Biology for Non‐Science Majors I (lecture + lab) Biology for Non‐Science Majors II (lecture) Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture + lab) Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture + lab) CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture + lab) Life and Physical Sciences CHEM 1407 Introductory Chemistry II (lecture + lab) CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I (lecture + lab) 6 Credit Hours Two Courses CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II (lecture + lab) PHYS 1305 Elementary Physics I (lecture) PHYS 1401 College Physics I (lecture + lab) PHYS 1402 College Physics II (lecture + lab) GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non‐Science Majors I (lecture) PHYS 1303 Stars and Galaxies (lecture)

or College Core Curriculum Completion Mar College Core Curriculum Course Requirements rsity with 42 hours of core curriculum completed Pre‐Core College Requirements: TSI Compliance/College Readiness ollege credit hours = 0.5 (one semester) high school credits College Credit Hours SSTCC High School Course Title& PEIMS # High School Credit 3 English III A (03220300) 0.5 English IV A (03220400) 3 English III B (03220300) English IV B (03220400) 0.5 3 Communication Applications (03241400) 0.5 3 Public Speaking I (03240900) 0.5 3 Precalculus A (03101100) 0.5 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 3 Precalculus B (03101100) 0.5 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 4 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 0.5 3 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 0.5 3 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 0.5 3 Ind. Studies in Math (03102500) 0.5 4 Scientific Research and DesignI‐III 0.5 (13037200, 13037210, 13037220) 4 Scientific Research and DesignI‐III 0.5 (13037200, 13037210, 13037220) 3 Scientific Research and DesignI‐III 0.5 (13037200, 13037210, 13037220) 3 Scientific Research and DesignI‐III 0.5 (13037200, 13037210, 13037220) 4 Anatomy and Physiology A (13020600) 0.5 4 Anatomy and Physiology B (13020600) 0.5 Chemistry A or B (3040000) 4 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 0.5 4 Chemistry A or B (3040000) 0.5 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 4 Chemistry A or B (3040000) 0.5 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 4 Chemistry A or B (3040000) 0.5 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 4 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 0.5 4 Physics A (3050000) 0.5 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 4 Physics B (3050000) 0.5 Scientific Research and Design I‐III (13037200) 3 Earth and Space Science A or B (03060200 ) 0.5 3 Earth and Space Science A or B (03060200 ) 0.5 Astronomy (03060100)

Language, Philosophy and ENGL 2322 British Literature I Culture ENGL 2323 British Literature II ENGL 2327 American Literature I 3 Credit Hours ENGL 2328 American Literature II One Course ENGL 2332 World Literature I ENGL 2333 World Literature II Creative Arts ART 1301 Art Appreciation MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation 3 Credit Hours HIST 1301 United States History I One Course HIST 1302 United States History II American History GOVT 2305 Federal Government 6 Credit Hours GOVT 2306 Texas Government Two Courses ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics Government/Political PSYC 2301 Science SOCI 1301 General Psychology TECA 1354 Introductory Sociology 6 Credit Hours Child Growth and Development Two Courses KINE 1238 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hours One Course Component Area Option 6 Credit Hours Two Courses NOTE: At least 3 credits of Component Area Option must be chosen from the 8 Foundational Component Areas. Up to 3 credits may be chosen from Component Area Option list. Courses may count for Foundational Component Area hours or Component Area Option hours, but not both Core Complete 42 Credits

3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 English IV A or B (03220400) 0.5 3 Art I, Art Appreciation (03500110) 1 3 Music Studies, Music Appreciation I (03155600) 1 3 US History A (3340100) 0.5 3 US History B (3340100) 0.5 3 US Government (3330100) 0.5 3 Special Topics in Social Studies (03380002) 0.5 3 Economics (3310300) 0.5 3 Economics Advanced Studies (03310301) 0.5 3 Psychology (03350100) 0.5 3 Sociology (03370100) 0.5 3 Child Development (13024700) 0.5 3 Foundations of Personal Fitness (PES00052) 0.5

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dual Enrollment Course Crosswalk Course Number Texas A&M University-Kingsville SSTCC High School College Course Title TEKS Course* Credit ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 Communication (Core Requirement 6 SCH) 3 MATH 1314 3 MATH 1316 Rhetoric and Composition English III A/ English 3 MATH 1324 IV A 3 MATH 1325 3 MATH 1348 Rhetoric and Composition English III B/English IV 3 MATH 2413 B 3 4 BIOL 1306/1106 Mathematics (Core Requirement 3 SCH) BIOL 1307/1107 4 College Algebra PreCalculus A 4 BIOL 2401 4 BIOL 2402 Trigonometry PreCalculus B 4 CHEM 1311/1111 Math for Business and Economics I Ind. Studies in Math (X 4 Time Taken) CHEM 1312/1112 4 GEOL 1303/1103 Math for Business and Economics II Ind. Studies in Math (X 4 GEOL 1304/1104 Time Taken) 4 PHYS 1301/1101 4 PHYS 1302/1102 Analytic Geometry Ind. Studies in Math (X 4 Time Taken) Calculus I Ind. Studies in Math (X Time Taken) Life & Physical Sciences (Core Requirement 6 SCH) General Biology I Biology A/Scientific Research & Design A General Biology II Biology B/Scientific Research & Design B Human Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology A Human Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy & Physiology B General Inorganic Chemistry I Chemistry A/Scientific Research & Design A General Inorganic Chemistry II Chemistry B/Scientific Physical Geology Historical Geology Research & Design B College Physics I Scientific Research & College Physics II Design II or III Scientific Research & Design II or III Physics A/Scientific Research & Design A Physics B/Scientific Research & Design B

Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core Requirement 3 SCH) ENGL 2342 Readings in Poetry and Novel English IV A or B 3 3 SPAN 1313 Elementary Spanish I Spanish II A 3 SPAN 1314 Elementary Spanish II Spanish II B 3 Social Studies PHIL 1301 Introd to Philosophy Advanced Studies Creative Arts (Core Requirement 3 SCH) ARTS 1303 Art History I Art I, Art Appreciation 3 3 American History (Core Requirement 6 SCH) 3 3 HIST 1301 American History to 1877 US History A 3 HIST 1302 American History since 1877 US History B 3 Government/Political Science (Core Requirement 3 SCH) 3 3 POLS 2301 Government and Politics of US US Government 3 Social Studies 3 POLS 2302 Government and Politics of TX Advanced Studies Social and Behavioral Science (Core Requirement 3 SCH) Economics/Economics ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics Advanced Studies EVEN 2372 Enviromental Engineering in a Global Scientific Research & Society Design PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology Psychology SOCI 1301 Principles of Sociology Sociology Component Option A - Communication (Core Requirement 3 SCH) Communication COMS 1311 Intro to Oral Communication Applications COMS 1315 Independent Study In 3 Bus and Professional Communication Speech (X Time Taken) Independent Study In COMS 2374 Professional Communication Speech (X Time Taken) 3 Component Option B - Communication (Core Requirement - up to three (3) semester credit hours. ENGL 2314 Technical Writing Research/Technical 3 Writing PHIL 1301** Intro to Philosophy Social Studies 3 Advanced Studies If a science lab is completed (as noted above), up to 3 SCH can be used to fulfill this core requirement. 3 *High School course is subject to change. Alignment of the high school course is determined and approved by the High School/District. curriculum. However, the course can only be used to satisfy one area. Example, if the student takes the course and uses it to fulfill one