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2021-2022 High School Course Planning GuideBelton High SchoolHome of the TigersLake Belton High SchoolHome of the Broncos2021-2022 BISD HS Course Planning GuideBelton New Tech@ WaskowTrust-Respect-Responsibility
Table of ContentsHow to Use the Course Planning GuidePlanning Your Course of StudyHigh School Students and Parents Steps to Prepare for Registration666Graduation Requirements / Student ClassificationGraduation RequirementsStudent ClassificationGrade Level ClassificationDecember Graduation77777The Foundation High School Program (FHSP) Endorsement / RecognitionsFoundation High School Program (FHSP): The 22-credit Foundation is required for all endorsementsAdditional Requirements for EndorsementState Assessment PerformanceEndorsementsRecognitionsDistinguished Level of AchievementPerformance Acknowledgements77888888Belton ISD Endorsement OptionsArts & HumanitiesBusiness & IndustryMultidisciplinary StudiesPublic ServiceSTEM999999Course Planning Worksheet10English Language Arts and Reading Course Sequence11English Language Arts and Reading Course Information11Math Course Sequence13Math Course Information14Science Course Sequence16Science Course Information17Social Studies Course Sequence18Social Studies Course Information19EndorsementsMultidisciplinary Course SequencesArts & Humanities Course SequencesFine Arts Option Course Sequence20202121Languages Other than English, Multiple Languages, Social Studies Option Course SequencesPage 2 Revised 1.20.2122
MCJROTC Course Sequences & InformationCareer and Technical Education Course Sequences2324Additional High School Course InformationHigh School Miscellaneous Elective CoursesHigh School Physical Education CoursesHigh School Athletics24242425Course Designations / Course Load / Extracurricular ActivitiesCourse DesignationsCourse LoadExtracurricular Activities26262626Traditional Ways to Earn High School CreditGeneral Information about CreditsAwarding of CreditDenial of CreditLocal Credit WarningOriginal Credit / Recovery CreditHigh School Credit Courses in Middle SchoolFall and Spring Semesters, Grades 9-12Summer School272727272727272727Alternate Ways to Earn High School CreditBlended LearningCorrespondence CoursesCredit by AccelerationCredit by ArticulationCredit by ExamOff-Campus Physical Education ClassesTxVSN - Texas Virtual School NetworkMiscellaneous Alternate Ways to Earn Credit282828282828292929Ways to Earn College Credit in High SchoolAdvanced Placement ProgramDual CreditTexas Success Initiative30303030Preparing for CollegeNCAA - National Collegiate Athletic AssociationWeb Links for SAT, ACT, Common Application, Apply Texas, FAFSA & moreTesting31313131Belton Independent School District Dual-Credit Course Offerings33Grading and Class Rank SystemClass Rank and Grade Point Average (GPA)Grade Point Average Explanation for 2022 & Beyond Belton ISD GraduatesFinal Grade SystemGrading Policy - BHS and LBHS3535373738Page 3 Revised 1.20.21
Grading Policy - BNTHS@WEnrollment Pledge (BNTHS@W only)BHS Honor GraduatesTop 10 PercentValedictorian and Salutatorian3838383939Page 4 Revised 1.20.21
This catalog is a guide based on information as it is known at the time of publication. Occasionally,changes occur due to action by the Texas Legislature, the Texas Education Agency, and/or the TexasState Board of Education. In addition, there could be changes that affect course offerings, grade pointdistribution, graduation requirements and students’ class schedules after this catalog is printed. Courseslisted in this catalog may not be available because of limited enrollment.It is the policy of the Belton Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, religion, sex or handicap in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of theCivil Rights act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.Belton ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissionand participation in all educational and vocational programs.For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section504 Coordinator at 400 North Wall, Belton, Texas 76513 at 254-215-2000.Page 5 Revised 1.20.21
How to Use the Course Planning GuidePlanning Your Course of StudyPlanning a course of study during high school is an important step in planning for the future. The decisions made,along with the course of study pursued, will affect the plans for the future, including college and career readiness.Career goals may be reconsidered several times. The decisions made now, regarding both the course selectionsand the participation in activities, will impact options beyond high school. It is best to pursue a broad, well-roundedprogram of study that will provide preparation for a variety of opportunities, and Belton ISD offers students a varietyof options. Students are encouraged to pursue a rigorous, challenging selection of courses best suited to eachstudent’s needs.This guide provides a listing of courses, a guide for career planning, and general information about graduation plansand school policies.Please use this guide throughout the year as a reference as plans for coursework and the future are being made.Counselors are available to answer any questions or concerns regarding the course planning process.High School Students and Parents Steps to Prepare for Registration: Review graduation requirements in section “Graduation Requirements/Student Classification”. Think about plans and career goals after high school. Decide which college and/or articulated credit opportunitiesto pursue in high school, see section “Ways to Earn College Credit in High School”. Take advantage of ways to earn high school credits outside the normal school day, see section, “Alternate Waysto Earn High School Credit”. Review the course offerings. Update your 4-year plan as needed. Choose courses for next year’s schedule that support 4-year plan and career goals. Be sure prerequisiterequirements are completed for selected courses. Complete the course selection process that was explained by campus counselor and submit it by the requireddeadline.Page 6 Revised 1.20.21
Graduation Requirements / Student ClassificationGraduation Requirements A student must earn passing scores on five (5) STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, in addition to earningall required course credits for the graduation plans to earn a diploma. Requirements of the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) can be found in section “Foundation HighSchool Program (FHSP) Endorsements”English Language ArtsMathScienceSocial StudiesEnglish IEnglish IIAlgebra IBiologyUS HistoryStudent ClassificationThe Foundation High School Program (FHSP) requires 22 credits and is the basis for our grade level classificationsbelow. The FHSP Endorsement requires a total of 26 credits and is the plan recommended for all students.Students may not be approved for a FHSP (22 credits) until after the sophomore year.Students are classified based on the number of academic credits earned at the beginning of the school year. Allstudents who have completed 8th grade enter high school as a freshman regardless of the number of high schoolcredits they may have already earned through middle school, summer school, credit by exam and/or online learning.Grade ional Requirement9thFreshman0 - 5.510thSophomore6 - 11.511thJunior12 - 17.5enrolled in English 312thSenior18 enrolled in 4th EnglishcreditDecember GraduationDecember graduation applications may be obtained through the counselor’s office and must be completed andreturned by the first Friday in May. Early graduates may participate in the graduation ceremony at the end of theschool year but will not be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian honors. Early graduates’ GPAs and class rankswill be determined in the same manner as other graduating seniors.The Foundation High School Program (FHSP) Endorsement / RecognitionsFoundation High School Program (FHSP) The 22-credit FHSP is required for all endorsements.English (4)Mathematics (3)Science (3)Social Studies (3) Languages otherthan English (2)Must consist ofMust includeMust includeMust include World Must consist of 2English I, II, III (ESOL Algebra I,Biology, oneGeography orlevels in the sameI & ESOL II may beGeometry, andcredit selectedWorld History, US language.substituted for English anfrom IPC,History, ½ creditNote: PLTW API & II for students with additional/advan Chemistry, orGovernment, and Computer Sciencelimited Englishced math course Physics, and one ½ credit Economics Principles & APproficiency), and anbeyond Algebra I additional/advancComputer Scienceadditional Englished, lab-basedA can satisfy LOTEcoursescience courserequirementPage 7 Revised 1.20.21Fine Arts (1)Physical Education(1)Choir, Band,May includeOrchestra,Athletics, PEDance, Art,courses, fallTheatre Arts, AP semesters ofMusic Theory or Marching Band orFloral DesignColor Guard, 1st yearof Cheerleading,JROTC, Dance orMagic BellesElectives (5)Any courses notbeing counted inone of the sevenprecedingcategories
Additional Requirements for EndorsementMathematics (1)Algebra II or other advancedmath credit dependent onendorsementScience (1)Additional lab-based sciencecourseElectives (2)Electives must be chosen fromthe 5 endorsement categoriesFoundation Endorsement(26 Credits)State Assessment PerformanceIn addition to the credit requirements as listed, students must meet passing standards on the following End-of-Course Exams: English I, EnglishII, Algebra I, Biology & United States HistoryEndorsementsMultidisciplinary StudiesAllows a student to completeprescribed courses from each of thefour foundation subject areas, APcourses from foundation subjectareas or advanced courses withinone endorsement area or amongendorsement areas not in acoherent sequenceArts &HumanitiesArt; Dance;Music; Theatre;Social Studies;Languagesother thanEnglishBusiness & IndustryAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources;Architecture & Construction; Arts, A/V Technology& Communications; Business, Management &Administration; Finance; Hospitality & Tourism(Culinary Arts); Information Technology;Manufacturing; Marketing Sales & Service;Transportation & Logistics (Auto Technology):Advanced Broadcast Journalism, Newspaper orPublic SpeakingPublic ServiceEducation &Training; HealthScience; Law;Public Safety;Corrections &Security; HumanServices; gy;Engineering &Mathematics(Algebra II,Chemistry &Physics arerequired for theSTEMendorsement)RecognitionsDistinguished Level of AchievementPerformance AcknowledgementsA student may earn a distinguished level of achievement byA student may earn a performance acknowledgement in one or more ofsuccessfully completing all curriculum requirements for the Foundation the following categories:High School Program, plus each of the following: AP test score of 3 or above A fourth credit in mathematics, which must include Algebra II Outstanding performance on the PSAT, SAT or ACT A fourth credit in science Completion of at least 12 hours’ college coursework with final The requirements of at least one endorsementgrades of A or BA student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Bilingualism & biliteracyAchievement to be considered for the Top 10% and eligible for Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business orautomatic admission to a Texas public college or university.industry certification or licensePage 8 Revised 1.20.21
Belton ISD Endorsement OptionsArts &HumanitiesAn Arts &Humanitiesendorsementrequirescompletion of theFHSP and ONEof the following: Five (5)socialstudiescreditsOR Four (4)levels /credits of thesame LOTEOR Two (2)levels/creditsof one LOTEand 2levels/creditsof a separateLOTEOR A coherentsequence of4 credits inFine Artsfrom ONE orTWO FineArtsdisciplines ofArt, Dance,Music,and/orTheatreOR Four (4)Englishelectivecreditsselectedfrom EnglishIV,CommunicationApplications,and APEnglishLiterature &CompositionMultidisciplinaryStudiesPublic ServiceA Multidisciplinary Studiesendorsement requirescompletion of the FHSPand at least one of thefollowing:A Public Serviceendorsement requirescompletion of the FHSPand ONE of thefollowing: Business & IndustryA Business & Industryendorsement requires completionof the FHSP and one of thefollowing: A coherent sequence of 4CTE credits, including: at least 2 courses in thesame career cluster; and at least 1 advanced CTEcourse that is the 3rdcourse or higher in asequence in one of thefollowing career clusters: Agriculture, Food &Natural Resources Architecture &Construction Arts, A/V Technology &Communications Business Management &Administration Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation,Distribution & LogisticsOROR Four (4) English LanguageArts elective credits, including3 levels in ONE of thefollowing areas Journalism - Newspaper orYearbook or Speech - Debate or OralInterpretationOR A combination of coursesselected from variouscategories within theBusiness & Industryendorsements to form acoherent sequenceFour (4)additional/advancedcourses, from withinone endorsementarea or from variousendorsement areas,that prepare thestudent to eithersuccessfully enterpost-secondaryeducation without theneed for remediationor successfully enterthe workforceFour (4) credits ineach of the fourfoundation subjectareas of EnglishLanguage Arts, math,science, and socialstudies, including atraditional English IVoption (academic orDual Credit) course,and Chemistry and/orPhysicsOR Four (4) credits in APor Dual Creditcourses selectedfrom EnglishLanguage Arts, math,science, socialstudies, LOTE,and/or Fine ArtsPlease note: All 9thgraders will begin on themultidisciplinaryendorsement.Page 9 Revised 1.20.21Marine CorpsJROTCOR A coherentsequence of 4 CTEcredits, including: at least 2 coursesin the samecareer cluster,and at least 1advanced CTEcourse that is the3rd course orhigher in asequence in ONEof the followingcareer clusters: Health Science Education &Training Government &PublicAdministration Human Services Law, PublicSafety,Corrections &SecurityPlease note: Thisendorsement cannot beearned throughcombining courses fromseparate PublicServices pathways.STEMA STEM (science,technology, engineering &math) endorsement requirescompletion of the FHSP,including Algebra II,Chemistry, Physics, and oneof the following: A coherent sequence of4 CTE credits, including:at least 2 courses inthe same careercluster, and at least 1 advancedCTE course that is the3rd course or higher ina sequence related toscience, technology,engineering, or math OR A coherent sequence of4 credits in ComputerScience or ComputerProgrammingOR Successful completion of2 additional mathcourses for whichAlgebra II is aprerequisiteOR Successful completion of2 additional sciencecredits beyond Biology,Chemistry, and PhysicsOR A cross-disciplinary studyof science and math,including 3 credits from acombination of courseschosen from up to 2 ofthe following categories: STEM CTE careercluster courses Computer Science Math courses for whichAlgebra II is aprerequisite Science coursesbeyond Chemistry andPhysics
Course Planning WorksheetAs courses are selected for the upcoming year, students and parents will also want to think about the courses that will berequired through graduation. Though courses may change slightly, this page is provided for students and parents to look at notonly planned courses for the upcoming year, but anticipated courses for the remainder of the student’s high school experience.This worksheet can be revisited each year the student begins the registration process.9th Grade - FreshmanCourse10th Grade - SophomoreCourse NumberCreditCourse1.1.2.2.3.3.4.4.5.5.6.6.7.Course NumberCredit7.Total Credits EarnedTotal Credits Earned11th Grade - JuniorCourse12th Grade - SeniorCourse l Credits EarnedCourse NumberTotal Credits EarnedPage 10 Revised 1.20.21Credit
English Language Arts and Reading Course Sequence9th Grade10th GradeEnglish IorPre AP English I11th GradeEnglish IIIorAP English IIIorDC English IIITCorDC English IIIUMHBorDC English IIIUTPBEnglish IIorPre APEnglish II12th GradeEnglish IVorCollege PrepELARorAP English IVorDC English IVTCorDC English IVUMHBorDC English IVUTPBorCreative WritingEnglish Language Arts and Reading Course InformationCourseService IDHS Course #HSCreditEnglish I03220100211001.0Pre AP English I03220100211101.0English II03220107212001.0Pre AP English II03220200212101.0English III0322030021300 21300 B Blended1.0AP English IIIA3220100213201.0DC English III / ationsGrade 8 ELARBHS: G/T Identified or Meets or MastersPerformance Level on Grade ELAR 8 SpringSTAAREnglish IBHS: G/T Identified or Meets or MastersPerformance Level on English I Spring EOCEnglish I & English IIG/T Identified or Meets or MastersPerformance Levelon English I and II Spring EOCMust apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English III / TCSpring03220300113120.5Page 11 Revised 1.20.21
DC English III /UMHB Fall03220300113030.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English III /UMHB Spring03220300113130.5DC English III / UTPB03220300Fall113040.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English III / UTPB03220300Spring113140.5English IV0322040021400 21400 B Blended1.0College Prep ELARCP110100214191.0English I, English II,English III, English I & IIEOC completedSenior level course for students whodidn’t meet college readinessAP English IVLang & Comp / Lit &CompA3220100/A3220200214201.0English I, II & IIIG/T Identified or Meets or MastersPerformance Levelon English I and II Spring EOCDC English IV / TCFall03220400114020.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English IV / TCSpring03220400114120.5DC English IV /UMHB Fall03220400114030.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English IV /UMHB Spring03220400114130.5DC English IV /UTPB Fall03220400114040.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC English IV /UTPB Spring03220400114140.5Creative tical Writing03221300215601.0ESOL I / ESOL II03200600/0320070021545 /215501.0/1.0English I, II & IIIPage 12 Revised 1.20.21Course will satisfy the fourth ELAR creditNot open for students to choose during preregistration; students are “hand-scheduled”into this course
Math Course Sequence9th GradeAlgebra I10th Grade11th metryMath ModelsGeometryorPre-APGeometryAlgebra IIorAdvancedAlgebra IIAlgebra IIorAdvancedAlgebra IIPrecalculusorAdvancedPrecalculusAlgebra IIorAdvancedAlgebra ulusDC College AlgebraandDC Precalculus12th GradeCollege Prep MathorAlgebra IIorStatisticsCollege Prep Math or AQRorStats & Bus Dec Making*orStats or AP StatsorPrecalculusorAdvanced PrecalculusAQR or StatisticsorStats & Bus Dec Making*orDC College Alg & DCPrecalAP StatisticsorAP Calculus ABorAP Calculus BCDC CalculusAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAccounting II and Statistics & Business Decision Making are CTE courses that satisfy ahigh school math credit for graduation requirement for students in the correspondingCTE pathway.Page 13 Revised 1.20.21AP Statistics(Can be taken concurrently with Precalculus or Calculus)
Math Course InformationCourseServiceIDHSHS CreditCourse #Algebra I03100500221091.0Grade 8 MathGeometry03100700222001.0Algebra ICan be taken concurrently with Algebra IPre-AP Geometry03100700222191.0Algebra IRecommended for students who achieved Meets orMasters Performance Level on Algebra I EOCStudents are required to have Algebra I credit prior toenrollment. This course is recommended for studentsneeding additional algebraic support as determined by theAlgebra I soning03102540223201.0Algebra IAlgebra II03100600223001.0Algebra IAdvanced AlgebraII03100600223101.0Algebra IAlgebra I and Geometry completion prior to enrollmentMath Models withApplications03102400226001.0Algebra IAlgebra I and Geometry completion prior to enrollmentPrecalculus03101100224051.0Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IIAdvancedPrecalculus03101100224101.0Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IIOnRampsPrecalculus0310250012507125081.0Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IIAdvancedQuantitativeReasoning (AQR)03102510229001.0Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IISenior level courseStatistics03102530224501.0Algebra ISenior level courseAP StatisticsA3100200226051.0Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IICan be concurrently enrolled in aPrecalculus or Calculus courseAP Calculus ABA3100101225001.0PrecalculusCalculus AB is equivalent to college Calculus I. HonorsPrecalculus is preferred prior to enrollment.AP Calculus BCA3100102225101.0PrecalculusCalculus BC is equivalent to college Calculus I & II. HonorsPrecalculus is preferred prior to enrollment.College Prep MathCP111200225201.0Algebra I, Geometry,3rd Math CreditAlgebra I EOCSenior level course for students who do not meet collegereadiness. Automatic enrollment in course.DC College Algebra/ TC - BHS0310250012803128130.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsSenior level course with successful completion of Algebra IIDC College Algebra/ UMHBUMHB: MATH 130603102500127030.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsSenior level course with successful completion of Algebra IIDC PreCalculus /UMHBUMHB: MATH 132003102500125030.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsSenior level course with successful completion of Algebra IIPage 14 Revised 1.20.21
03102500125050.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsJunior or senior level course with successful completion ofAlgebra IIDC Calculus /UMHBA3100101UMHB: MATH 1330125040.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsSenior level course with successful completion of DCPrecalculus/UMHB: Math 1320125060.5Must apply and meetcollege admissionrequirementsJunior or senior level course with successful completion ofAlgebra IIDC PreCalculus /UTPBDC Calculus /UTPBA3100101Required Notification Regarding Algebra IIThe 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2019, passed SB 232 requiring school districts, not later thanSeptember 1 of each school year, to notify by regular mail or email the parents or guardians of each studentenrolled in grade nine or above that state graduation requirements do not require a student to complete anAlgebra II course to graduate under the Foundation High School Program. The notification must explain that ifa student does not complete an Algebra II course, a student will not be eligible for— automatic college admission orcertain financial aid including:o the TEXAS grant program under Subchapter M, Chapter 56; ando the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program under Subchapter P, Chapter 56.This notification requirement applies beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.Visit https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Graduation Information/ for sample language that may be used when providingnotification.Page 15 Revised 1.20.21
Science Course Sequence9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade10th - 12th GradeAdditional Science CoursesBiologyorPre AP BiologyChemistryorPre AP ChemistryPhysicsorAP Physics IAdv Animal Science*Adv Plant & Soil Science*Anatomy & Physiology*Engineering Science*Environmental SystemsForensic Science*Students in grades 10 & 11 may concurrently enroll inAdditional Science Courses while enrolled inChemistry and Physics. Additional Science Coursesare subject to prerequisite requirements.Advanced Animal Science is a CTE course thatsatisfies a science credit graduation requirement forstudents in the corresponding CTE pathway.Pathophysiology*Scientific Research &Design*AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Environmental ScienceAP Physics IAP Physics 2AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Physics*CTEC: Electricity &CourseMagnetismPage 16 Revised 1.20.21
Science Course InformationCourseServiceIDHS Course#HSCreditBiology03010200231001.0Pre-AP e-AP onmentalSystems03020000AstronomyPrerequisitesGrade 8 ScienceNotes/RecommendationsBHS: Meets or Masters Performance Levelon 8th Grade Science STAARBiology, Algebra IBHS: Concurrent enrollment in 2nd year of mathand Meets or Masters Performance Level on BiologyEOC1.0Biology, Algebra IRecommended for 11th graders235001.0Biology and ChemistryorBiology and PhysicsRecommended for 11th or 12th graders03060100233251.0Biology, Chemistryand PhysicsRecommended for 12th gradersAP BiologyA3010200231151.0BiologyCompletion of or concurrent enrollment in chemistry.AP ChemistryA3040000232151.0Biology, Chemistry,Algebra IIAP Physics 1:Algebra BasedA3050003233161.0Biology, Algebra I,GeometryConcurrent enrollment in Algebra IIAP Physics 2:Algebra BasedA3050004233181.0Biology, AP Physics 1,Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra IIConcurrent enrollment in Precalculus or AP CalculusNote: This course is for non-engineering majors.1.0Biology, Algebra I,Geometry,Algebra II, Precalculus,AP Physics IConcurrent enrollment in AP CalculusAP Physics C:Mechanics (Sem 1)A305000623321AP Physics C:Electricity &Magnetism (Sem 2)A3050005233221.0AP Physics C:MechanicsAP EnvironmentalScienceA3020000235151.0Biology, ChemistryIntegrated Physicsand Chemistry(IPC)03060201232001.0BiologyPage 17 Revised 1.20.21Note: These courses are calculus-based and equivalentto a first-year college physics course for engineeringmajors.*** Not open for students to choose during preregistration; students are “hand-scheduled” into thiscourse
Social Studies Course Sequence9th GradeWorld GeographyorAP HumanGeography10th Grade11th GradeWorld HistoryorSpecial TopicsCold War &HolocaustorAP EuropeanHistoryorAP World HistoryUnited StatesHistoryorDC United StatesHistoryorAP United StatesHistoryAdditional Social Studies courses may be taken ingrades 10-12 in addition to the course sequenceabove.AP European History (1 yr)AP Psychology (1 yr)Page 18 Revised 1.20.2112th GradeGovernment andEconomicsorDC Government and DCEconomicsorAP Government and APMacroeconomics
Social Studies Course InformationCourseService IDHS Course #HS CreditWorld GeographyStudies03320100241001.0AP Human GeographyA3360100246001.0World History Studies03340400242001.0AP World HistoryStudiesA3370100242151.0Special Topics - ColdWar / Holocaust - BHS0338000214430 / 144310.5 / 0.5AP Psychology - BHSA335010014504 / 145051.0AP European HistoryA3340200245001.0United States History03330100243001.0AP United StatesHistoryA3340100243151.0DC United StatesHistory / TC0334010014302 / 143120.5 / 0.5PrerequisitesNotes/RecommendationsBHS: Meets or Masters Performance Levelon previous Reading STAARWorld GeographyWorld Geography orWorld HistoryBHS: Prior completion of AP level SS courseMust apply and meet college admission requirementsDC United StatesHistory / UTPB0334010014304 / 143140.5 / 0.5Government033301001440014400B - Blended0.5United States HistoryAP GovernmentA3330100144150.5DC Government / TC03330100144020.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC Government /UMHBUMHB: POLS 2310(Fall) / POLS 2311(Spring)03330100144510.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC Government / UTPB03330100144030.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsEconomics033103001440514405B - Blended0.5United States HistoryAP Macroeconomics(Global)A3310200144250.5DC Economics / TC03310300144410.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC Principles ofMicroeconomics /UMHBUMHB: BECO 231203310300144610.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsDC Economics / UTPB03310300144130.5Must apply and meet college admission requirementsPage 19 Revised 1.20.21
EndorsementsThe next several pages will provide students and parents information about the various endorsements and optionsunder each endorsement.Multidisciplinary Course SequencesAll students entering 9thgrade will begin on themultidisciplinaryendorsement.ADVANCED ACADEMIC SEQUENCEFour credits in advanced placement, or dualcredit from ELSR, mathematics, science,social studies, LOTE, or fine arts.Page 20 Revised 1.20.214x4 SEQUENCEFour credits ineach of the fourfoundationsubject areas toinclude EnglishIV and chemistryand/or physics.
Arts & Humanities Course SequencesFine Arts Course SequenceLevel 1Concert Band I 28020Jazz Ensemble I28085Color Guard I 28381Level 2Level 3Concert Band II28025Jazz Ensemble II28086Color Guard II 28382Orchestra I 28091Orchestra II 28092Dance I 28301Drill Team I 28350Floral Design 27260Art I 28509Theatre Arts I 28401Theatre Tech I 28421Theatre Production I28411Men’s Choir I 28200Women’s Choir I28210Advanced Women’sChoir I 28280Mixed Choir I 28290Dance II 28302Drill Team II 28320Concert Band III 28030Symphonic Band III28050Wind Ensemble III 28070Jazz Ensemble III 28087Color Guard III 28383Percussion III 28078Orchestra IIIConcert 28093 /Chamber 28103Art Draw II 28519Theatre Arts II 28402Theatre Tech II 28422Theatre Production II28412Men’s Choir II 28202Women’s Choir II28212Advanced Women’sChoir II 28282Mixed Choir II 28292Dance III 28303Drill Team III 28330Art Draw III 28530Theatre Arts III 28403Theatre Tech III 28423Theatre Production III28413Men’s Choir III 28204Women’s Choir III 28214Advanced Women’sChoir III 28284Mixed Choir III 28294Bel Canto III 28264Chorale III 28224A Capella III 28234Harmony III 28254Madrigal III 28244AP Art History 28560AP Music Theory 28090Page 21 Revised 1.20.21Level 4Concert Band IV 28035Symphonic Band IV28055Wind Ensemble IV28075Jazz Ensemble IV28088Color Guard IV 28384Percussion IV 28079Orchestra IVConcert 28094 /Chamber 28104Dance IV 28304Drill Team IV 28340Art Draw IV 28540Theatre Arts IV
How to Use the Course Planning Guide Planning Your Course of Study Planning a course of study during high school is an important step in planning for the future. The decisions made, along with the course of study pursued, will affect the plans for the future, including college and career readiness. Career goals may be reconsidered several times.
