4x4 Graduation 4x4 Graduation RequirementsRequirements
For students entering 9th grade
Credit Requirements
26 Credits for Graduation
Both Recommended and Distinguished Achievement Graduation Plans
4x4 Graduation Requirements English Language Arts and Reading
•English I •Pre-AP English I
•English II •Pre-AP English II
•English III •AP English III
•English IV•Dual Credit English IV•AP English IV
4x4 Graduation RequirementsSocial Studies
•World Geography•Pre-AP World Geography
•World History•AP World History
•U.S. History•AP U.S. History
•U.S. Government/Economics•Dual Credit Government/Dual Credit Economics•AP U.S. Government/AP Economics
4x4 Graduation Requirements Mathematics-Recommended Plan
Mathematics—four credits
Algebra I Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry Algebra II, Pre-AP Algebra II any of the following courses:
4x4 Graduation Requirements Mathematics-Recommended Plan
Precalculus, Pre-AP PrecalculusIndependent Study in MathematicsAP StatisticsAP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BCMathematical Models with ApplicationsConcurrent enrollment in college mathematics
courses
4x4 Graduation Requirements Mathematics-Recommended Plan
If selected, Mathematical Models with Applications must be taken prior to Algebra II.
The SBOE may designate additional courses at a later point in time.
4x4 Graduation Requirements Mathematics-Distinguished Achievement Plan
Mathematics—four credits Algebra I Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry Algebra II, Pre-AP Algebra II an additional SBOE approved
mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
4x4 Graduation Requirements Mathematics-Distinguished Achievement Plan
Precalculus, Pre-AP PrecalculusIndependent Study in MathematicsAP StatisticsAP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BCConcurrent enrollment in college
mathematics courses
4x4 Graduation Requirements Science-Recommended Plan
Science – four credits Biology, Pre-AP Biology Two or more from this list
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry Physics, Principles of Technology I, Pre-AP
Physics
AND any of the following courses:
4x4 Graduation Requirements
Science-Recommended Plan Fourth Year Science Courses
Aquatic Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B or C
Scientific Research and Design
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
Principles of Technology I Concurrent enrollment in
college courses
NEW courses: TEKS to be developed
ScienceRecommended Plan
IPC may not be taken as the final course.
The SBOE may designate additional courses at a later point in time.
Recent SBOE Guidance Under the RHSP, a student may take a
fourth science course prior to successful completion of biology, chemistry, and/or physics.
Under the RHSP, a student may take a fourth science course concurrently with biology, chemistry, or physics.
Under the DAP, after successful completion of two science courses, a student may take the third and fourth science courses concurrently.
4x4 Graduation Requirements Science-Distinguished Achievement Plan
Science—four credits
Biology, Pre-AP Biology Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry Physics, Pre-AP Physics Any of the following courses:
4x4 Graduation Requirements Science-Distinguished Achievement PlanFourth Year Science Courses
Aquatic Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B or C
Scientific Research and Design
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
Concurrent enrollment in college courses
NEW courses: TEKS are being developed
*Note: Integrated Physics and Chemistry and Principles of Technology not included
4x4 Graduation Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement RHSP – 2 years of the same foreign
language required DAP – 3 years of the same foreign language
required
Choices of foreign language:Spanish (academic, Pre-AP, dual credit,
AP)French (academic, Pre-AP, AP)German (academic, Pre-AP, dual credit,
AP)
4x4 Graduation RequirementsPhysical Education
1.5 credits required Maximum of 2.0 credits allowed
(additional 0.5 to count as additional elective)
4x4 Graduation RequirementsOther Requirements
1.0 Fine Art credit 0.5 credit in Health/0.5 credit in Speech 1.0 credit in technology applications
course Additional electives: 3.5 for RHSP, 2.5 for
DAP
§28.009. COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM
Each school district shall implement a program under which students may earn the equivalent of at least 12 semester credit hours of college credit in high school.
College Credit?
AP Courses
Dual Credit
Other options for earning credits:
Correspondence CoursesCredit by Examination and for AccelerationSummer SchoolMaymester CoursesHigh School Credit for College Courses
8th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Turn in to your middle schoolcounselor by Feb. 13
8th Grade Course Selection Sheet
Meet with high school counselors:
Feb. 9 at CHS Curriculum Fair, 6:00-7:30
Feb. 10 at middle school during lunches
Feb. 12 at CHS from 3:00-6:00
8th grade Scantron for Subject Selection
Turn in to your middle school counselor byFeb. 14
SAMPLE
Corrections/Additions/Deletions Correction – #11 b. (8414) Intro to Health Science
Technology will be called Medical Terminology/Mental Health
Additions – #8 d. (7994) Private or Commercially-Sponsored Activities elective course - (9224) Introduction to Hospitality, to
choose this course write in the choice on the gray elective line of your worksheet
Deletion – #5 c. (7464) Boys Baseball, 9th grade boys will try out and have baseball after school only