SHS .:Graduation Requirements:.


*Students before year 2007-2008*	*Students during the years 2007-2008 and thereafter*
Graduation Requirements MINIMUM Program English..................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra 1 and Geometry). 3 credits Science.................................................................... 3 credits Integrated Physics & Chemistry Biology Chemistry or Physics Social Studies.......................................................... 4 credits World Geography..................................... 1 credit World History........................................... 1 credit U.S. History Since Reconstruction............ 1 credit U.S. Government..................................... .5 credit Economics................................................ .5 credit Physical Education (max: 2 for state credit)...........1.5 credits Health....................................................................... .5 credit (or Health Science Technology................. 1 credit) Technology Applications (Computer Course)............ 1 credit (Communication Applications)................................ .5 credit Electives (State Approved )................................... 4.5 credits Electives (State Approved and/or Local)............... 3.0 credits Total................................................................... 25 credits	Requirements (All students entering 9th grade in 2007-2008 and thereafter) Recomended Program (Texas Scholars) English..................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics............................................................ 4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or other math course to be determined at a later date, including, but not limited to, Advanced Quantitative Decision-Making) Science.................................................................... 4 credits Biology...................................................... 1 credit IPC* or Chemistry or Physics..................2 credits Addl Science course to be determined at a later date... 1 credit *(IPC may not be taken as the final or fourth year of science, but must be taken before the senior year of high school in order to count as one of the four credits required for graduation.) Social Studies.......................................................... 4 credits World Geography................................ 1 credit World History...................................... 1 credit U.S. History......................................... 1 credit U.S. Government............................... .5 credit Economics.......................................... .5 credit Physical Education (max: 2 for state credit)...........1.5 credits Health....................................................................... .5 credit (or 1.0 credit of Health Science Technology) Other Language (Must be same language).............. 2 credits Fine Arts.................................................................... 1 credit Technology Applications (Computer Course)............ 1 credit Speech (Communication Applications).................... .5 credit Electives (State Approved )................................... 3.5 credits Total................................................................... 26 credits
(All students other than those entering 9th grade in 2007-2008) Recomended Program (Texas Scholars) English..................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics............................................................ 3 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) Science.................................................................... 3 credits Biology...................................................... 1 credit IPC or Chemistry or Physics....................2 credits Social Studies.......................................................... 4 credits World Geography................................ 1 credit World History...................................... 1 credit U.S. History......................................... 1 credit U.S. Government............................... .5 credit Economics.......................................... .5 credit Physical Education (max: 2 for state credit)...........1.5 credits Health....................................................................... .5 credit (or 1.0 credit of Health Science Technology) Other Language (Must be same language).............. 2 credits Fine Arts.................................................................... 1 credit Technology Applications (Computer Course)............ 1 credit Speech (Communication Applications).................... .5 credit Electives (State Approved )....................................1.5 credits Electives (State Approved and/or Local)............... 4.0 credits Total................................................................... 26 credits	DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (Texas Scholars) English..................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics............................................................ 4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or other math course to be determined at a later date, including, but not limited to, Advanced Quantitative Decision-Making) Science.................................................................... 4 credits Biology...................................................... 1 credit Chemistry................................................. 1 credit Physics...................................................... 1 credit Addl Science course to be determined...... 1 credit Social Studies.......................................................... 4 credits World Geography................................ 1 credit World History...................................... 1 credit U.S. History......................................... 1 credit U.S. Government............................... .5 credit Economics.......................................... .5 credit Physical Education (max: 2 for state credit)...........1.5 credits Health....................................................................... .5 credit (or 1.0 credit of Health Science Technology) Other Language (Must be same language).............. 3 credits Fine Arts.................................................................... 1 credit Technology Applications (Computer Course)............ 1 credit Speech (Communication Applications).................... .5 credit Electives (State Approved )................................... 2.5 credits Total................................................................... 26 credits
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (Texas Scholars) English..................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics............................................................ 3 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) Science.................................................................... 3 credits Biology...................................................... 1 credit IPC or Chemistry or Physics....................2 credits Social Studies.......................................................... 4 credits World Geography................................ 1 credit World History...................................... 1 credit U.S. History......................................... 1 credit U.S. Government............................... .5 credit Economics.......................................... .5 credit Physical Education (max: 2 for state credit)...........1.5 credits Health....................................................................... .5 credit (or 1.0 credit of Health Science Technology) Other Language (Must be same language).............. 3 credits Fine Arts.................................................................... 1 credit Technology Applications (Computer Course)............ 1 credit Speech (Communication Applications).................... .5 credit Electives (State Approved )....................................1.5 credits Electives (State Approved and/or Local)............... 3.0 credits Total................................................................... 26 credits	Additionally, students must complete "four advanced measures" (that meet TEA standards). Advanced measures may be earned through the following options: 1. Test Data * a score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations * a score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student. 2. College Courses * a grade of 3.0 (B) or higher on college academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses.