GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
THESE THREE PLANS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ENTERING A TEXAS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 2004 AND THEREAFTER
(Graduating Classes of 2008 and Thereafter)
Students entering grade 9 in school year 2004-05, and thereafter, who wish to graduate on the Minimum High School Plan must complete a waiver form at their high school no earlier than their 10th grade year.

DISCIPLINE
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
CREDITS
RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
CREDITS
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM*
CREDITS
English Language Arts English I, II, III, and IV
4.0
 English I, II, III, and IV
4.0
 English I, II, III, and IV
4.0
Mathematics Must include Algebra I and Geometry
3.0
 Must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
3.0
 Must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
3.0
Science Biology and IPC.  A student may substitute Chemistry or Physics for IPC and then must use the second of these two course as the Academic Elective Credit.
2.0
 Biology and two credits must be chosen from the following areas:
A. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
B. Chemistry
C. Physics
3.0
 Biology and two credits must be chosen from the following areas:
A. Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
B. Chemistry
C. Physics
3.0
Social Studies Must consist of World History Studies or World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies, U.S. Government
2.5
 Must consist of World History Studies or World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies, and U.S. Government
3.5
 Must consist of World History Studies or World Geography Studies, U.S. History Studies, and U.S. Government
3.5
Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system
0.5
 Emphasis on the free enterprise system
0.5
 Emphasis on the free enterprise system
0.5
Academic Elective Must be selected from World History Studies, World Geography Studies, or state-approved science course.  If a student replaces IPC with either Chemistry or Physics in the Science requirements, the academic elective must be the other of these two science courses.
1.0
 None
0
 None
0
Physical Education Foundations of Personal Fitness
P.E. (limit of two credits)
Can substitute PE waiver class
0.5
1.0
 Foundations of Personal Fitness
P.E. (limit of two credits)
Can substitute PE waiver class
0.5
1.0
 Foundations of Personal Fitness
P.E. (limit of two credits)
Can substitute PE waiver class
0.5
1.0
Languages Other Than English None required
0
 Must consist of Level I and II in the same language.
2.0
 Must consist of Level I, II, and III in the same language.
3.0
Health Education -
0.5
 -
0.5
 -
0.5
Technology Applications Must be selected from BCIS I, BCIS II, Telecom/Networking, Bus, Image Mgt., Computer Applications, Tech. Systems, Comm. Graphics, Comp. Multimedia/ Animation, or any Technology Applications course.
1.0
 Must be selected from BCIS I, BCIS II, Telecom/Networking, Bus, Image Mgt., Computer Applications, Tech. Systems, Comm. Graphics, Comp. Multimedia/ Animation, or any Technology Applications course.
1.0
 Must be selected from BCIS I, BCIS II, Telecom/Networking, Bus, Image Mgt., Computer Applications, Tech. Systems, Comm. Graphics, Comp. Multimedia/ Animation, or any Technology Applications course.
1.0
Fine Arts None
0
 -
1.0
 -
1.0
Communication Applications -
0.5
 -
0.5
 -
0.5
Electives -
5.5
 -
3.5
 -
2.5
Total Program Credits  
22
  
24
  
24
* Distinguished Achievement Program requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures.