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INTRODUCTION

This Academic Planning Guide is designed to provide information to Center High School students and their families to assist them in planning for a high school course of study that will prepare them for college and career choices. Choosing the correct courses is essential to ensuring that each student is adequately prepared to pursue post-high school goals. Every effort will be made by high school staff to keep students and parents informed of progress toward graduation as well as opportunities for students after graduation.

To receive a diploma for Center ISD, students must meet the requirements of the state graduation plan mandated by Chapter 74 of the Texas Administrative Code, Center ISD credit requirements and state testing requirements for graduation.

Each student, along with family members, is encouraged to consider the following points as part of the planning process:

The best predictor for success in college or a career is the completion of a rigorous curriculum

Choices made early in high school can affect available choices later

Participation in community service projects is encouraged for all students

Career/College preparation starts early, not in the senior year

Start early to determine the requirements that a college or career may require and develop a high school plan to meet those requirements

Plan to challenge yourself during your senior year

This Academic Planning Guide will be a resource when the course selection process begins each Spring. During the course selection process, students will receive assistance from school staff to ensure the correct courses are selected that will enable the student to meet graduation requirements as well as their post-high school goals.

Students are required to choose alternate courses in the event scheduling conflicts prevents the first choice from being possible. Students who do not return course selections will be assigned to available courses by school staff.

Center ISD reserves the right to reduce or eliminate courses and/or programs due to lack of enrollment, facilities, staffing or financial constraints.

All information contained in this guide is subject to alteration due to Board or administrative action or to unforeseen changes to the school calendar or operations.

Additional updated information may be obtained by contacting Center High School at (936) 598-6173 or on the CISD website: www.centerisd.org

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The following resources may be additional assistance to students and parents:

Financial Aid Hotline 1-800-782-7322

SAT/College Board www.collegeboard.org

College for Texans www.collegefortexans.com

ACT www.act.org

Texas Education Agency www.tea.state.tx.us

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board www.thecb.state.tx.us

Center ISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race color, sex, religion, disability or against any other legally protected group.

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Table of Contents

Introductioni

Academic Information

Advanced Placement1

Online Courses3

Dual Credit Courses4

Correspondence Courses6

Credit by Examination6

Physical Education Graduation Requirements6

Gifted/Talented Program7

Special Education7

Limited English Proficiency Program7

Dyslexia Program7

Texas Grant Program7

Automatic Admission to Texas Public Universities8

Course Credit8

Grade Level Classification8

Honor Recognition9

Class Rank9

End-of-Course (EOC)9

Nondiscrimination Policy9

Making a Career Connection

Exploring Career Pathways11

Foundation High School Graduation Program Endorsements and Career Pathways12

Making a High School to Career Connection15

The Seven CISD Career Pathways16

Certifications Key17

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources19

Business and Industry Endorsement: Animal Science20

Business and Industry Endorsement: Plan Systems21

Business and Industry Endorsement: Power, Structure & Technical Systems22

Agriculture and Construction23

Business and Industry Endorsement: Architecture & Construction Management24

Arts, Audio Visual Technology & communications25

Business and Industry Endorsement: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Visual Arts26

Business Management & Administration27

Finance28

Business and Industry Endorsement: Business Management & Administration/Finance29

Hospitality and Tourism30

Business and Industry Endorsement: Hospitality and Tourism 31

Information Technology32

Business and Industry Endorsement: Information Technology33

Health Science34

(iii)Public Services Endorsement: Health Science Technology35

Additional Career Pathways36

Education and Training36

Government and Public Administration37

Human Services 37

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security38

Manufacturing39

Marketing39

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics40

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics41

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Plans for Students Graduating in 2015, 2016, 201743

Other Graduation Requirements44

Course Descriptions

Index of Course Descriptions45

Course Offerings46

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

This section of the Academic Planning Guide provides general information relating to the academic program for Center High School. Students attending Center High School are provided the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of courses and types of instructional delivery. All courses required for graduation are offered on-campus. Additional courses are offered on-line from several sources as well as several courses being offered in collaboration with Panola College.

Substantial differences in course difficulty should be expected between regular, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses. Regular courses are designed to meet both state and local expectations for all students while equipping them for a variety of pursuits following high school, including college. Advanced Placement and Dual Credit are designed to challenge students significantly and typically require more higher-order thinking and application of skills and concepts. These courses are recommended for students who have performed at a high level academically in the past and who are willing to put forth the additional effort to meet the expectations of the increased rigor. Students taking AP courses are expected to take the AP exam. Students enrolling in dual credit courses must satisfy the college entrance requirements set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Parents and students are encouraged to consider the decision to take Advanced Placement and Dual Credit seriously.

Schedule changes may not be possible for students who struggle in Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses.

Advanced Placement Program

What is the Advanced Placement (AP) Program?

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in a college-level course and possibly earn college credit for that course while still in high school. Although the program is administered by the College Board of New York, secondary schools have the flexibility to establish the curriculum, to select materials and resources, and to determine the instructional methods. Students may show mastery in these courses by taking the AP exams that are administered in May of each school year.

What are the advantages of taking an AP course?

Enrollment in an AP course may benefit the students in several ways. The main advantage is in providing an academic background that will better prepare students for college. Successful completion of an AP exam can also fulfill one of the requirements of the Texas Distinguished Achievement Program graduation plan. Of course, another benefit is the award of college credit during high school years.

What background is needed for students to succeed in the AP Program?

Students must be dedicated to complete a more rigorous course of study. The keys to success are maturity, motivation, self-discipline, and academic preparation. In the AP program, students are encouraged to ask good questions, to acquire deep understandings, to apply comprehensive analytical techniques, and to construct good written and verbal arguments.

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The College Board offers the following recommendation to ensure success in the AP program:

Students should have practice in analyzing content, drawing comparisons, and reasoning through problems. They must be able to read perceptively and independently. Additionally, students will need to be proficient in writing clear, concise essays. Students who are not skilled in these areas must be even more highly motivated to make up deficiencies at the same time they are taking more rigorous courses. The keys to success are motivation, self-discipline, and academic preparation.

CISD offers the opportunity for students to pursue a course of study in the area of Advanced Placement. Both students and parents are encouraged to consult with teachers, counselors, and principals if they need assistance with any concerns. Generally, CISD recommends that students and parents consider the following criteria for enrollment in an AP course:

The grade the student received in that subject area during the preceding year (preferably an average of 85 or above); and

The score the student received on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

How is college credit awarded?

High school students must successfully complete the AP exam in order to be eligible to receive college credit for the course. Tests are scored with grades from 1-5. The College Board then reports the scores to colleges with the following recommendations:

1 - no recommendation

2 - may be qualified

3 - qualified

4 - well-qualified

5 - extremely well-qualified

Each college sets its own policy for the award of AP credit, determining which score is successful and how much college credit will be awarded. Generally, colleges accept a score of 3 with credit ranging from three to six semester college hours per test. Students should contact the college directly to find out about the AP policy for that institution.

What are the costs involved in taking an AP course?

Since the AP courses are a part of the Center High School curriculum, there is no charge for taking an AP course. If the student chooses to take the AP exam for a subject, CISD will cover the expense associated with the AP exam.

How are AP courses weighted?

Because of the advanced level of Pre-AP and AP courses, CISD assigns a course weight to these courses according to the following scale:

Advanced Placement (AP)/Dual Credit +10

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What AP courses are available?

The following AP courses are offered on the high school campus and are available dependent upon the enrollment number.

Other AP courses may be available online.

AREA OF STUDYAP COURSES

English

English III AP

Online Courses

CISD offers a variety of online courses for high school credit as well as dual credit college courses. Online high school courses are available through the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). Dual credit courses are available online, as well as face to face, through a variety of providers. For additional information regarding online high school and dual credit courses, see your CISD counselor.

What are online courses?

The 80th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1788, authorizing the Texas Education Agency to establish and administer a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. An electronic course is defined as a course in which instruction and content are delivered primarily over the Internet; the teacher and the student are in different locations for the duration of the course; most instructional activities take place in an online environment; the online instructional activities are integral to the academic program; and extensive communication between the student and teacher is emphasized. TxVSN provides additional opportunities and options for Texas students through online courses. For additional information regarding online learning opportunities, please contact a CISD counselor or the TLC Coordinator.

Why would I take an online course?

CISD students can take online courses if the selected course is not currently offered on the Center High School campus. Online courses can either count as high school credit or dual credit, where the student receives both high school and college credit simultaneously.

What is required of the student taking online courses?

It is recommended that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Because of the online configuration, the student does not interact with the course instructor on a daily basis. The student is required to log in daily and complete assignments when posted on the course platform. The student is expected to ask questions, post assignments when due, and follow the course timeline. Additional characteristics include, but are not limited to:

(3)self-directed; comfortable with computers; able to use email, internet browser, and word processors; enjoys reading and writing;

inquisitive and independent;able to stay on task.

What online platforms are used in the online courses?

Currently, TxVSN uses different providers with various platforms.

College level courses may be offered through arrangements between CHS and an IHE (Institution of Higher Education). Students taking online college courses are subject to entrance requirements of the partnering IHE.

Where would I take the online course?

Students taking online courses during the school day will be assigned to CISDs Technology Learning Center (TLC) located on the Center High School campus in the Career & Technology building. The TLC is equipped with the following technology required for students to be successful in their online learning:

both PC and MacBook laptop computers;

an interactive whiteboard;

two LCD televisions; and

a high speed printer and scanner.

For students taking foreign languages, headphones with recording capabilities are provided.

How is credit awarded in online courses?

For students taking online high school courses through TxVSN, high school credit is awarded by CISD and the provider. For students taking online dual credit courses, credit is awarded by CISD and the college.

What are the costs involved in taking an online course?

The cost of an online course is determined by the number of courses taken and is based on providers fees. An additional cost may include instructional resources such as textbooks and lab fees. CISD will cover the cost of the online course(s) if taken during the school day. The District will also cover the cost of required reference materials for the course. This practice is dependent on available funding. A signed financial agreement between CISD, the student, and parent is required upon enrollment in any online course. The agreement can be obtained from CISD counselors.

Students who fail or drop online college courses are responsible for reimbursement of any college related costs incurred by Center High School. These fees include tuition, fees and books.

For additional information regarding online courses, please see your CISD counselor or TLC Coordinator.

Dual Credit Courses

What is the Dual Credit Program?

(4)The Dual Credit Program allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses and earn high school as well as college credit for the completed coursework. The program provides a continuum of learning from high school to college for those students who choose to pursue a post-secondary degree or certificate after high school graduation. The continuum will increase opportunities for students to progress through their programs of study at an accelerated pace. Dual credit courses are either hybrid courses consisting of both a face-to-face between student and instructor and online learning environments; face-to-face between the student and instructor; or solely online.

What are the advantages of taking a dual credit course?

The Dual Credit Program allows students to shorten the time required to complete an undergraduate degree by earning college credit at the same time earning high school credit. The advanced curriculum provides a background for students that will sharpen their academic preparedness for college.

How is credit awarded?

Credit may be given in a required content area or as an elective to fulfill graduation requirements and to gain college credit. High school credit is awarded immediately upon successful completion of the course and is determined by CISD, not the college. College credit is awarded based on the college guidelines for awarding credit.

How are Dual Credit courses weighted?

Because of the advanced level of AP courses, CISD assigns a course weight to these courses according to the following scale:

Advanced Placement (AP)/Dual Credit+10

*Any dual credit course taken for weighted high school credit shall be approved prior to taking the course and include an articulation agreement with the appropriate educational institution.

What are the costs involved in taking a dual credit course?

The cost of a college course is determined by the number of college hours taken and is based on institutions tuition and fees. An additional cost may include instructional resources such as textbooks and lab fees. Provided funds are available, CISD will fund the first 12 hours of dual credit for students not classified as economically disadvantaged. This includes all in-state tuition, fees, and books. If the student is classified as economically disadvantaged, CISD will provide funding for the first 18 hours of dual credit courses. These established caps will be accumulated throughout the students entire high school career beginning with the 2011-12 school year. A signed financial agreement between CISD, the student, and parent is required upon enrollment in any online or dual credit course. The agreement can be obtained from CISD counselors.

What happens if I drop or fail a dual credit course?

The student and/or the parent/guardian are responsible for paying back all fees associated with the dropped course. These fees include tuition, fees, and books.

What are the requirements for taking a dual credit course?

Students are enrolled in a college course and are expected to meet the institutions admissions criteria.

To determine specific eligibility requirements, please contact a CISD counselor.

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*What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)?

The TSI is a program designed to help students in a Texas school succeed in their postsecondary studies. Its requirements apply to all students in Texas public colleges and universities. Schools in other states do not require TSI. All students must demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and math. Students do so by earning exemptions from further testing, passing a state-approved assessment test, or completing developmental courses to strengthen their skills. Students may be exempt from placement testing based on their SAT, ACT, PLAN, PSAT or STAAR scores. If the student is not exempt, he/she must take, and score well on the TSI.

Center High School is a TSI test site. For additional information, please contact a CISD counselor.

For additional information regarding dual credit courses, please see your CISD counselor.

Correspondence Courses

Students may earn credits via correspondence courses. These credits may be applied to state or local graduation requirements. State graduation requirements may be granted for correspondence courses only under the following conditions:

The institution offering the course is The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, or another public institution of higher education approved by the commissioner of education.

The correspondence course includes the state required essential knowledge and skills for such a course.

The Superintendent or designee shall establish and publish guidelines in the student handbook governing the use of correspondence courses as a means of earning graduation credit. Prior to enrollment in correspondence courses, a student shall make a written request to the principal or designee for approval to enroll in the course. If approval is not granted prior to enrollment, the student shall not be awarded credit toward graduation. All high school students shall be eligible to take correspondence courses and earn credit toward graduation.

Credit by Examination

The District will provide the option for a student in grades 6-12 to earn credit by examination. A student who has received no prior instruction in the course must achieve a score of 80 percent or above on a criterion-referenced examination for acceleration for the applicable course. A student who has received prior instruction in the course must achieve a score of 70 percent or above on the examination in order to receive credit for that course. If such credit is given, the District will enter the examination score on the students transcript. Credit by examination will be available during one of four testing windows. See your counselor for specific dates.

Physical Education Graduation Requirement

(6)The Board may allow a student to substitute certain physical activities for the required credits of physical education, including the one-half credit of Foundations of Personal Fitness. The substitutions must be based on the physical activity involved in drill team, marching band, and cheerleading during the fall semester; athletics; and two- or three-credit career and technology work-based training courses.

Gifted/Talented Program

Gifted students perform at or show the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment. CHS gifted students may receive services through AP courses, and or dual credit course that involves 100 minutes per five day school week that requires moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Special Education

Special education and related services are a part of a free, appropriate public education designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Special education students are those whose identified disabilities are so limiting as to require provision of special services in addition to, or in place of, instruction in the regular classroom. Students with disabilities have equal access to compensatory, remedial, tutorial, and other appropriate programs available to students without disabilities.

Students are identified and served by special education through the utilization of the child-centered process and are educated with their peers (as appropriate) who do not have disabilities.

Instruction is designed to help the student most effectively develop those skills and concepts necessary for independent functioning. Emphasis is placed upon first determining the academic and affective strengths and deficits, then prescribing those learning activities which foster the development of those skills and concepts. Because students differ both in the preferred modality of learning and in levels of functioning, a variety of methods, materials, and techniques are utilized, with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee determining which are most beneficial for the individual students growth in mastery of skills and in acquisition of compensatory behaviors.

Limited English Proficiency Program

Students who have been identified as limited English proficient may participate in a special language program that is an integral part of the total school program. The program emphasizes the mastery of basic English language skills so that students will be able to participate effectively in the regular school program.

Dyslexia Program

The Dyslexia Program offers instruction in a small class setting that includes reading, writing, and spelling as appropriate. The major instructional strategies utilize individualized, intensive, and multi-sensory methods. The program emphasizes the mastery of basic English language skills so students will be able to participate effectively in the regular school program.

Texas Grant Program

(7)The 76th Texas Legislature approved HB 713 establishing the Toward Excellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) Grant Program. This program establishes grants to cover tuition and fees to Texas public universities, community colleges, and technical schools for students who have successfully completed the recommended or distinguished high school graduation programs and have financial need. For additional information, students should consult their counselor or visit www.collegeboard.org.

Automatic Admission to Texas Public Universities

For two school years following his or her graduation, a district student who graduates in the top ten percent of his or her class is eligible for automatic admission into four-year public universities and colleges in Texas if the student:

Completes the Recommended or Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Program of classes, for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Satisfies the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks or earns at least a 1500 out of 2400 on the SAT.

Completes Foundation High School Program with an endorsement, including Algebra II beginning with students entering the 9th grade during the 2014-15 school year.

This automatic admission program has been modified by the 81st Legislature for admission to The University of Texas at Austin (UT). Under the new law, the University is to admit automatically enough students to fill 75% of available spaces set aside for Texas residents in an entering freshman class, beginning with the 2011 summer/fall class and will remain in effect at least through the 2015-16 academic year. Each fall by September 15 the university will notify Texas school officials of the class rank that current high school juniors need to attain by the end of their junior year in order to be automatically admitted two years out.

Students and parents should contact CISD counselors for further information about the application process and deadlines.

Course Credit

Course credit shall be awarded based on the average of the two semester grades unless the course is a one semester course. Credit for each semester of a course may be awarded if the semester grade achieved is passing.

(8)Grade Level Classification

Students are classified by grade-level based on the number of credits earned. A students grade level designation is determined at the beginning of each school year. The following grade level classifications apply to students who entered grade 9 in the 2007-08, school year and thereafter.

Freshman (9th) - 0 - 6.5 credits earned and entering the first year in an accredited high school

Sophomore (10th) - 7 - 13.5 credits earned and entering the second year in an accredited high school

Junior (11th) - 14 - 20.5 credits earned and entering the third year in an accredited high school

Senior (12th) - 21 and higher credits, entering at least third year in an accredited high school, declaring intent to graduate during the current school year.

Students transferring into the District will be classified according to the documented number of credits earned by the date of transfer and by the number of years in attendance in an accredited high school listed above. If no official transcript is available by the date of enrollment, a transfer student will be enrolled as a freshman and will be placed in freshman-level classes, pending receipt of the official transcript.

Promotion standards, as established by the Individual Education Plan (IEP), or grade-level classification of students eligible for special education shall be determined by the ARD committee.

Honors Recognition

All members of the graduating class with averages of 90 or higher, and who have the requirements to receive one or more endorsements shall be recognized as honor students. Students meeting this criteria, but with averages of less than 95 shall be designated as graduating with honors. Students with averages of 95 and higher shall be designated as graduating with highest honors.

Class Rank

For honor graduate purposes, class rank for graduating seniors shall be calculated by averaging semester grades earned in grades 9-12 and any high school course taken prior to ninth grade for which a student earned state graduation credit. Class rank for honor graduate purposes shall be calculated at the end of the fifth six weeks of the senior year. Ranking for early admission to college shall be computed at the end of the junior year. Ranking for scholarship purposes shall be computed at the end of the first semester of the senior year. Students shall be awarded grades for coursework based on the grade received and the type of course. All courses except driver education, physical education, band, athletics, and those taken on a pass/fail basis shall be counted in accordance with the provisions of this policy.

Six-week and semester test grades shall be weighted according to the following scale:

Advanced Placement and Dual Credit*

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Regular or Grades below 70 in any course

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*Any dual credit course taken for weighted high school credit shall be approved prior to taking the course and shall include an articulation agreement with the appropriate educational institution.

End-of-Course (EOC)

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year HB 5 reduces the number of required end-of-course (EOC) exams to five: Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. English I and II would assess reading and writing in the same instrument. EOCs are based on a 100-point scale scoring system. Students must meet or exceed the minimum passing standard for each required EOC in order to meet graduation requirements.

Nondiscrimination Policy

(9)The policy of Center Independent School District is to comply fully with the nondiscrimination provisions of all state and federal laws and regulations by assuring that students are afforded equal access to regular, vocational, special education programs, and activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or handicapping conditions as provided in these laws and regulations.

EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS

Career Pathways are designed to help students plan for high school studies.

Soon, students will be making course selections for the next school year. Courses should be chosen carefully, as they will become the foundation for the students future. Careful selection of courses will help a student make that career connection after high school. Career implies more than just a job; it includes education, work, and lifestyle. Achieving a successful and satisfying career takes years of planning, studying, training, and hard work. The good life wont just happen without careful planning. The ultimate goal for all students is the same a successful and satisfying career. Choosing the right path to follow in high school is the first critical step in achieving that goal.

Career Pathways have been developed to help students make a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education, training, and/or a career.

This planner will help students to focus on areas of interest and career options and will suggest courses of study and action that will help meet the students goals. Hopefully, it will assist students in course selections. Courses are arranged in Career Pathways to help students develop a career plan. Career occupations are clustered by area of interest and grouped according to the level of training required. Seven career pathways or areas of concentration have been identified at Center High School. These are based on the Achieve Texas Pathways. Additional information can be obtained from www.achievetexas.org.

Students in the Center Independent School District have more choices than ever before!

In addition to the wide selection of electives, students may choose Advanced Placement (AP), dual credit (DC), or online classes. This guide will take students and parents through the process of developing a career pathway and of choosing course selections to meet their goals.

Why should I worry about a career?

May I change my career pathway?

What if I need help?

In order to have a successful, fulfilled life, you must determine your interests and strengths, then align them with one of the career pathways. For additional information on careers, see Occupation & Skill Computer Assisted Researcher (OSCAR)

www.ioscar.org/tx

Yes. Students may change their career pathway choice at any time. High School offers a wonderful opportunity for students to explore areas of interest and to find those courses that spark enthusiasm. The goal is always to help students and focus on their strengths.

Parents, counselors, teachers, principals and area business leaders are here to help students in this process. Student success is important to Center ISD, and our team is ready to assist in every way possible.

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MAKING A HIGH SCHOOL TO CAREER CONNECTION: AN EIGHT STEP PROCESS

(Review your academic record with your counselor and note your strengths. Your academic and elective choices should reflect your interests and your aptitudes (or strengths).) (Visit with people you know in the community who work in areas that interest you. Visit the library or career center at school to get more information about different career options.)

(Focus on Yourself. Investigate your strengths, interests, and abilities. Discuss with friends and parents the things you like to do and the things that enhance your strengths.)

(Talk to your parents; they know more than you think! Parents can help you focus on your strengths and interests. They can also direct you to other friends and relatives who can provide information on careers of interest to you.)

(Study the Career Pathways or Achieve Texas Pathways presented in this guide. Once you have focused on your interests and aptitudes, try to match those with a Career Pathway and related occupations. Choose the Career Pathway that matches your areas of interest and strengths.)

(Choose your graduation plan. The graduation requirements outlined in this guide will help determine the plan that meets your goals. Discuss the available choices with your counselor and parents/guardian. ) (Review your course options and electives. These electives, while fulfilling the graduation plan requirements, can also promote your career pathway.)

(Choose your courses. The Four Year Plan worksheet provided by your Counselor will help you to begin choosing your courses. Use the Academic Planning Guide information to help you understand the objectives and prerequisites of the available courses. Careful planning and consideration will ensure you select the proper courses to make your career connection after high school.)

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THE SEVEN CISD CAREER PATHWAYS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE:

The following section details the seven Career Pathways available at Center High School. Included for each pathway are the courses available on campus, certifications available throughout the pathway, the recommended course sequence and sample occupations. All CHS pathways end in either a two-hour practicum course or the opportunity to enter the workforce through the Career Preparation (Coop) program.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Animal Science

Plant Systems

Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Architecture & Construction

Construction Management

Arts, A/V & Communication

Visual Arts

Business Management & Administration/Finance

Business Financial Management & Accounting

Health Science

Therapeutic Services

Hospitality and Tourism

Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services

Information Technology

Information Support & Services

For additional information and resources on the Achieve Texas Career Clusters, please go to www.achievetexas.org

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Certifications Key

CareerSafe - CareerSafe is an OSHA program used to teach younger workers how to stay safe in the workplace. Focusing on fundamental safety knowledge, this program brings the significance of safety to the forefront in an effort to reduce the workplace injuries and fatalities suffered by this at risk working population. For more information go to: www.careersafeonline.com.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - These certified personnel provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.

Certified Veterinary Assistant The Texas Veterinarian Medical Assn. Veterinary Assistant Training Program is a standardized documentation of the basic skills and competencies required for animal care and assistance. The program educates veterinary assistants in the essential skills and knowledge needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. For more information go to: www.tvma.org.

EverFi - a financial literacy program that allows students to become certified in hundreds of topics in personal finance, allowing them to become more informed, responsible citizens. For further information go to www.everfi.com/everfi.

Health Care Provider CPR- Provides enhanced skills in treating victims of cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies, while earning their American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card.

Heartsaver - Teaches basic CPR and AED skills such as giving CPR to an infant, child, or an adult; using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED); using a mask or barrier device.

NCCER - The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit education foundation created to develop industry-driven standardized craft training programs with portable credentials and help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry. The mission of NCCER is to build a safe, productive, and sustainable workforce of craft professionals. For more information go to: http://nccer.org.

Phlebotomy Technician - These certified personnel perform the act of drawing blood either for testing or transfusion. It is a skill employed by physicians and many professionals in allied health fields, including medical assistants, paramedics, and clinical laboratory scientists.

Prostart -A special program for high school students sponsored by the National Restaurant Association that gives students the opportunity to learn about the art of cooking and managing restaurants. For more information go to http://www.goprostart.com.

Quality Counts - is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. For more information go to: http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu

ServSafe ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is a nationally recognized and accredited. It is provided by the National Restaurant Association. For further information go to: www.servsafe.com.

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Certifications Key (Cont.)

Texas Food Handlers Certification - This course covers food safety issues, regulations, and techniques to maintain a food-safe environment. It will help students to better understand how handling food correctly is not only the law, but it improves safety and lowers cost as well. For more information go to: https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/foodestablishments/handler.shtm.

Texas Friendly - The Texas Friendly Hospitality Program is a framework incorporating ideas to help organizations develop perfect customer service plans . For more information go to: www.texasfriendly.tamu.edu.

Texas Nursery & Landscape Pro 1 - The Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCLP) program certifies individuals in the nursery and landscape industry that possess a high degree of knowledge and skill in horticulture and landscape development. For more information go to: http://tnlaeducationportal.org.

TSFA High School Floral Design Certification Provides high school floral designers a certification in how to create the basic designs needed in a shop on a daily basis. For more information go to: www.tsfa.org

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources focuses on the essential elements of life including water, air, food and land. The people who work in this pathway include farmers and ranchers tending Texas crops and livestock; utility operators providing oil, electricity and natural gas; and conservationists protecting wilderness and wildlife. They put food on our tables and turn raw materials into products we all use. For students and workers in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, the earth is one giant classroom full of natural wonders to explore. If you love to be outdoors, enjoy caring for plants and animals and want to help conserve our natural resources, then Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources could be the right career pathway for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Learn how things grow and stay alive

Self-reliant

Earth Science

Make the best use of the earths natural resources

Nature lover

Chemistry

Hunt and/or fish

Physically active

Agriculture

Protect the environment

Planner

Math

Be outdoors in all kinds of weather

Creative problem solver

Life Sciences

Plan, budget and keep records

Operate machines and keep them in good repair

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Look around you. You are likely inside a room in a building, maybe your school. You are in a structure that started with an idea in an architects head. He or she imagined how tall it would be, how many rooms it would hold, where the walls and doorways would stand. The architect drew up plans that guided teams of people as they went about constructing the buildingplumbers, electricians, masons, roofers, framers and so on. And now that the building is finished, another team of people manage and maintain it, keeping equipment up and running, the spaces clean and organized and the windows glistening. These are the people who work in the Architecture & Construction cluster. If you like to design and build things, tinker with tools and technology, or decorate homes and offices with flooring, paint, furniture, and art, then Architecture & Construction could be the right career cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Enjoy working with your hands

Analytical thinker

Algebra

Enjoy working outside

Able to visualize ideas

Geometry

Work as a member of a team

Creative

Physics

Communicate with different types of people

Detail oriented

Calculus

Read and follow blueprints and/or instruction

Communicate effectively

Drafting

Perform work that requires precise results

Curious

Construction Trades

Good at following directions

Electrical/Heat, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration/Technology

Patient and persistent

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The focus in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Career Cluster is on occupations involving areas such as journalism, performing arts, creative arts and crafts and media services; however, students in liberal arts programs also pursue such careers as business, industry, government, medicine, law and other professions. In this focus area, the emphasis is on creativity and communications. Students will hone critical thinking, writing and speaking skills. They will learn to analyze, classify, compare, discriminate, criticize and evaluate the experiences which life offers; then they will learn to use these faculties both to develop the principles by which they will live and to master the knowledge, skills, and techniques appropriate to their more particular career ambitions.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Use your imagination to communicate new information to others

Creative and imaginative

Art/Graphic Design

Perform in front of others

Good communicator/good vocabulary

Music

Read and write

Curious about new technology

Speech and Drama

Play a musical instrument

Relate well to feelings and thoughts of others

Journalism/Literature

Perform creative, artistic activities

Determined/tenacious

Audiovisual Technologies

Use video and recording technology

Design brochures and posters

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Advancements in technology have caused Business, Management and Administration careers to flourish. Literally millions of new job opportunities are available that were never possible before. Not only have new careers been created, but also every phase of the existing Business, Management and Administration cluster has been adapted or upgraded. A major thrust is in information and analysis processing. Now with state-of-the-art technology, information can be processed across the world in seconds. Businesses can track deliveries, maintain more accurate inventories and use data analysis to market their products and ideas. The Business, Management and Administration programs provide students with the latest technology and opportunities to develop background knowledge and skills in this booming area.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Perform routine, organized activities but can be flexible

Organized

Computer Applications

Work with numbers and detailed information

Practical and logical

Business and Information Technology

Be the leader in a group

Patient

Accounting

Make business contact with people

Tactful

Math

Create reports and communicate ideas

Responsible

English

Economics

Plan work and follow instructions without close supervision

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Money makes the world go round! Finance is an area where professionals work in companies that manage investments and make loans, pay for storm damage, sell bonds and stock ATMs with cash and more. If you are good at numbers, want to play the stock market, or enjoy working with the public, then Finance could be the right career pathway for you. When it comes to job opportunities, Finance is a high-growth pathway. The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission say that positions for financial managers and analysts, accountants and auditors will increase almost 20 percent in the next 10 years.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Work with numbers

Trustworthy

Accounting

Work to meet deadlines

Organized

Math

Make predictions based on facts

Self-confident

Economics

Have a framework of rules by which to operate

Logical

Banking/Financial Services

Analyze financial information and interpret it

Analytical

Methodical/efficient

Technology

Handle money with accuracy and reliability

Take pride in the way you dress and look

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Texas is a top destination. People from around the globe come here to visit attractions such as the Alamo, Six Flags Over Texas and Padre Island National Seashoreall ranked among the top draws for tourists in the state. Untold millions enjoy our wealth of hotels, restaurants, theaters, museums, zoos, aquarium, rodeos, campgrounds, state and national parks, racetracks, cruises and more. The job of keeping all those people happy falls to workers in Hospitality & Tourism. Whether chefs or concierges, travel agents or tour guides, park rangers or players for sports teams, the professionals in this pathway are experts at pleasing the public. If you want to see the world, enjoy serving others, or dream of opening a restaurant or bed and breakfast someday, then Hospitality & Tourism may be the right pathway for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Investigate new places and activities

Tactful

Language Arts/Speech

Work with all ages and types of people

Self-motivated

Foreign Language

Develop itineraries

Works will with others

Social Sciences

Have a flexible schedule

Outgoing personality

Marketing

Help people make decisions

Patient demeanor

Food Services

Communicate easily, tactfully and courteously

Learn about other cultures

(27) (28) (Restaurant Management*Certification: Prostart, Texas Food Handlers CertificationHospitality ServicesPracticum in Culinary ArtsIntroduction to Hospitality & Tourism*Certifications: CareerSafe, Texas Friendly Hospitality TrainingCulinary Arts I*Certification: ServSafeThe following course is recommended for students in this pathwayPrinciples & Elements of Floral DesignCertificate: TSFA High School Floral Design CertificationBusiness and Industry EndorsementHospitality & TourismRestaurants & Food/Beverage ServicesOccupational information can be obtained at the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor & Statistics Occupational Outlook website www.bls.gov/oco/*See Certification Key for certification descriptionsSample OccupationsRestaurant & Food/Beverage ServicesManagement Level Caterer/Banquet ManagerExecutive ChefFood & Beverage ManagerRestaurant OwnerConvention Services ManagerEvent Planner/ManagerSkill Level BakerPastry & Specialty ChefsEntry Level Banquet Set-Up EmployeeBus PersonHostKitchen StewardLine CookRestaurant ServerManagement LevelLodging ManagerDirector of Tourism DevelopmentDirector of Convention and Visitors BureauDirector of Marketing and AdvertisingConvention Services ManagerEvent Planner/ManagerDirector of Visitor ServicesTourism Marketing Specialist Sample OccupationsHospitality Services)

Texas is at the heart of the information technology revolution. Our state is home to world-class high-tech companies such as Texas Instruments, Dell and Advanced Microsystems. Countless smaller firms create computer games, set up custom networks, service computer equipment or develop and manage websites. In fact, every business in Texas needs IT expertise, either from in-house staff or from outside vendors. Keeping electronic data flowing takes both technical expertise and problem-solving savvy. If you are good at grasping how technology works, have an idea for a new website or computer game, or want a career that is always changing, then Information Technology may be the right pathway for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Work with computers

Logical/analytical thinker

Math

Reason clearly and logically to solve complex problems

See details in the big picture

Science

Use machines, techniques and processes

Persistent

Computer Technology/Applications

Read technical materials and diagrams to solve problems

Good concentration skills

Communications

Adapt to change easily

Precise and accurate

Graphic Design

Computer Programming

Play video games and figure out how they work

Concentrate for extended periods of time without being distracted

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Everyone needs health care. From newborns to seniors, Texans require professionals who are experts at diagnosing and treating disease, using medical technologies and providing preventive care. Although everyone thinks of doctors and nurses when they contemplate careers in health care, there are hundreds of other specialties available in the Health Science career pathway, including technicians, skilled support personnel, dentists and scientists. As the baby boomer generation in Texas ages, demand for health services grows, meaning that job security in the pathway is strong. If you feel a calling to care for others, wont faint at the sight of blood, or want to pursue a profession on the cutting edge of technology, Health Science may be the right career pathway for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Work under pressure

Compassionate and caring

Biological Sciences

Help sick people and animals

Good at following directions

Chemistry

Make decisions based on logic and information

Conscientious and careful

Math

Participate in health and science courses

Patient

Occupational Health classes

Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies

Good Listener

Language Arts

Work as a member of a team

Follow guidelines and meet strict standards of accuracy

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ADDITIONAL CAREER PATHWAYS

Although Center High School offers seven Career Pathways from which to choose, there are other pathways associated with Achieve Texas. CHS offers classes in several of these as well as the opportunity to take dual credit or online classes. Those pathways and classes include:

Education & Training

Government & Public Administration

Human Services

Law, Public Safety, Correction & Security

Forensic Science

Manufacturing

Welding I & II

Marketing

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Principles of Technology

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

For additional information and resources on the Achieve Texas Career Clusters, please go to www.achievetexas.org

Education and Training is a profession that makes all other professions possible. The people who work in education and training instill the knowledge and skills everyone from preschoolers to adult learners need to succeed. These caring, capable and committed professionals help prepare their students for the many rewards and challenges that personal, professional and civic life brings. If you yearn to learn, feel a calling to teach, or would like to work in a favorite subject area, then education and training could be the right career pathway for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Communicate with different types of people

Friendly

Language Arts

Help others with their homework or learn new things

Decision maker

Social Studies

Go to school

Helpful

Math

Direct and plan activities for others

Innovative/Inquisitive

Science

Handle several responsibilities at once

Good listener

Psychology

Acquire new information

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Government & Public Administration touch every member of society every day. People in public service do the work that keeps society running smoothly, from building bridges to passing laws. They collect taxes and spend public funds on projects and programs designed to benefit citizens of a town, city, state or nation. They operate public services such as schools, parks, hospitals, airports, water and power utilities and more. Elected officials represent the voters in government and civil servants enforce rules and regulations so that society operates equitably and safely. If you want to serve your community, run for public office someday, or protect our rights and freedoms, then Government & Public Administration may be the right cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Be involved in politics

Good communicator

Government

Negotiate, defend and debate ideas and topics

Competitive

Language Arts

Plan activities and work cooperatively with others

Service-minded

History

Work with details

Well-organized

Math

Perform a variety of duties that may change often

Problem solver

Foreign Language

Analyze information and interpret it to others

Travel and see things that are new to you

(33)It takes a special kind of person to work in Human Services. Although many jobs in the cluster pay well, those who choose Human Services generally dont do it for the money. instead, they are motivated by the desire to assist others. Psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, health aides, cosmetologists, financial planners, clergy members and other tend to the physical, mental and spiritual needs of people in their hometowns. They offer helping hands to everyone from babies in child-care centers to seniors in long-term care facilities. The work is sometimes challenging, but the reward of knowing that you have improved someones life is immense. If you feel a calling to serve your fellow men and women, feel comfortable caring for people, or want to improve your community, then Human Services could be the right career cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Care about people, their needs and their problems

Good communicator/good listener

Language Arts

Participate in community services and/or volunteering

Caring

Psychology/Sociology

Listen to other peoples viewpoints

Intuitive and logical

Family and Consumer Sciences

Help people from preschool age to old age

Non-judgmental

Finance

Think of new ways to do things

Foreign Language

Make friends with different kinds of people

Sirens scream. Bombs explode. Bullets fly. This is the image that many people have of careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security. The truth is that those things do happen occasionally, but mostly careers in this cluster dont involve constant danger. Instead, they concern the important daily duties of protecting and serving the public. What folks in these careers crave is peace and quitethat means that people and property are safe. As homeland security has become more and more a concern, demand for people to protect sites as varied as skyscrapers and seaports, airports and reservoirs, nuclear power plants and military bases has skyrocketed. If you have a calling to serve others, can keep a cool head under pressure, or love the law, then a career in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security could be the right decision for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Work under pressure or in the face of danger

Adventurous

Language Arts

Make decisions based on your own observations

Dependable

Psychology/Sociology

Interact with other people

Community-minded

Government/History

Decisive

Law Enforcement

Debate and win arguments

Respect rules and regulations

First Aid/First Responder

Observe and analyze peoples behavior

Possess leadership qualities

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Manufacturing is making things. Raw materials become products such as cars, computer chips, cell phones, contact lenses, cosmetics, couches, clothes, candy and more. Employees who create those products range from production-line workers in factories assembling parts to executives in skyscrapers overseeing global operations. Repetitive tasks that typically occur in manufacturing are being performed by robots and the automation process, which requires highly trained employees that can adapt to a variety of situations. Manufacturing today needs people who can understand highly technical information and make complex decisions. Workers are responsible for creative problem solving that ensures companies meet the highest quality standards. If you like building things, can follow detailed instructions, or are good at organizing people and processes, then Manufacturing could be the right career cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Enjoying working with your hands

Practical

Math-Geometry

Put things together

Observant

Chemistry

Do routine, organized and accurate work

Physically active

Engineering

Apply math to problem situations

Step-by-step thinker

Physics

Use hand and power tools

Coordinated

Language Arts

Operate equipment and machinery

Visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings

Building a career in the booming field of Marketing, Sales & Service starts with selling you. You need to think of yourself as a product and define the features and benefits that will attract your customersthe employers that might hire you. Your resume is like an advertisement telling your story clearly and compellingly by detailing the education, experience and skills you have that qualify you for the job. Then, with persistence, comes an interview, during which you have to dress to impress, speak and listen well, and show that you can be a valuable member of the organizations team. Finally, you need to close the deal by following up with a thank-you note that makes a positive impact on the hirer. If you want to learn how to package yourself for success, sell any type of product or service, or serve all kinds of customers, then Marketing, Sales & Service may be the right cluster for you.

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ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Shop and go to the mall

Enthusiastic

Language Arts

Be in charge

Competitive

Math

Make displays and promote ideas

Creative

Business Education/Marketing

Give presentations and enjoy public speaking

Self-motivated

Economics

Persuade people to buy products or to participate in activities

Persuasive

Computer Applications

Communicate your ideas to other people

Take advantage of opportunities to make extra money

New discoveries are made every day. Scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge by seeking to better understand and improve the world around us. They spend their time exploring everything from vast galaxies of stars to the tiniest subatomic particles. They invent the technologies that make our lives easier and more rewarding and develop solutions to problems that threaten our future. Thanks to the men and women on the cutting edge, we know more than ever before. If you are curious about the universe, dream of exploring new worlds of knowledge, or want to solve the planets problems, then Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) could be the right career cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Interpret formulas

Detail-oriented

Math

Find the answers to questions

Inquisitive

Science

Work in a laboratory

Objective

Drafting

Figure out how things work and investigate new things

Methodical

Computer Aided Design

Explore new technology

Mechanically inclined

Electronics/Computer Networking

Technical Classes

Experiment to find the best way to do something

Pay attention to details and help things be precise

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Texas is on the move. Every day, everywhere in the northern, southern, eastern and western parts of the state, people and products travel hundreds of thousands of miles of roads, waterways, railroad tracks and air routesall because of those who work in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics. These professionals are responsible for ensuring that everyone and everything gets to the right place on time at the lowest possible cost. They are experts at planning and project management, increasingly using technology such as Global Positioning system (GPs) satellites and Radio Frequency identification (RFiD) tags to track the location of shipments. If you are a mover and shaker, have a talent for organization, or yearn to see new places, then Transportation, Distribution & Logistics could be the right career cluster for you.

ACTIVITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

that describe what you like to do:

that describe you:

that you like:

Travel to different places

Realistic

Math

See well and quick reflexes

Mechanical

Physical Sciences

Solve mechanical problems

Coordinated

Economics

Design efficient processes

Observant

Foreign Language

Anticipate needs and prepare to meet them

Planner

Drive or ride

Move things from one place to another

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Graduation Plans for Students Entering Grade 9 Prior to 2014-2015

(Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017)

Discipline

Minimum

Recommended

Distinguished

English Language Arts

4 Credits:

English I, II, III and a fourth credit selected from approved courses

4 Credits

English I, II, III, IV

4 Credits

English I, II, III, IV

Mathematics

3 Credits:

Algebra I, Geometry and a third credit selected from approved mathematics courses

4 Credits

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth math selected from approved courses

4 Credits

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth math selected from approved courses

Science

2 Credits:

Biology,

IPC, Chemistry or Physics

If Chemistry or Physics, the other must be used as the academic elective

4 Credits

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a fourth science course selected from approved courses

4 Credits

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a fourth science course selected from approved courses

Social Studies

3 Credits:

US History (1), Government (), Economics ()

and an additional credit selected from World History or World Geography

4 Credits

World History (1), World Geography (1), U.S. History (1), Government (), Economics ()

4 Credits

World History (1), World Geography (1), U.S. History (1), Government (), Economics ()

Fine Arts

1 Credit

selected from approved fine arts courses

1 Credit

selected from approved fine arts courses

1 Credit

selected from approved fine arts courses

Language other than English

N/A

2 Credits

selected from approved courses

3 Credits

selected from approved courses

Health Education*

Credit

Credit

Credit

Speech

Credit

Credit

Credit

Physical Education

1 Credit

1 Credit

1 Credit

Technology Applications*

1 Credit

selected from technology-based courses

1 Credit

selected from technology-based courses

1 Credit

selected from technology-based courses

Academic Elective

1 Credit

selected from World History or World Geography or approved science course

N/A

N/A

Elective Courses

11 Credits

Six Credits

Five Credits

Advanced Measures

N/A

N/A

Advanced measures must be selected from the approved list

Total Credits

28 Credits

28 Credits

28 Credits

*Local Requirement

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In order to graduate, students must satisfy state End-of-Course (EOC) requirements. Current requirements require a student to receive a passing score on each of the following EOC exams:

Biology

Algebra 1

U. S. History

English Language Arts 1

English Language Arts 2

All students must enter high school on either the Recommended Graduation Plan or the Distinguished Achievement Plan. A student may be permitted to graduate under the Minimum High School Plan (MHSP) if the student, students parent or guardian and a school counselor or school administrator must agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the MHSP, and the student must meet at least one of the following conditions:

1. Be at least 16 years of age

2. Have completed two credits required for graduation in each subject of the foundation curriculum under the Texas Education Code, 28.002(a)(1); or

3. Have failed to be promoted to grade 10 one or more times as determined by the school district.

The agreement must be in writing and signed by each party.

Students on the Distinguished Achievement Program must also successfully complete at least one set of Advanced Measures. The Advanced Measures must focus on demonstrated student performance at the college or professional level. Student performance on Advanced Measures must be assessed through an outside review process.

A student must complete any combination of the following:

Original Research/Project must be:

judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is a focus of the research/project;

conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and

related to the required curriculum set forth in 19TAC74.1 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills)

Note: an original research/project may not be used for more than two of the four advanced measures.

Test Date the student must receive:

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A score of three or above on The College Board Advance Placement examination;

A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate Examination;

A score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher in one of the following three areas: 1) by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, 2) as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College Board; or 3) as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Index of Course Descriptions

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources50

Architecture & Construction53

Arts, A/V & Communications54

Business & Finance55

Career Prep (Coop)56

English Language Arts and Reading57

Fine Arts60

Health Education63

Health Science Technology64

Hospitality & Tourism65

Information Technology66

Languages Other Than English67

Mathematics68

Physical Education71

Science72

Social Studies73

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Course Offerings

The following courses may be used to satisfy the English Language Arts Requirement:

Courses taught by CHS staff

English I*

English II*

English III*

English IV (A)

Courses available through online or other source

Humanities (A)

Independent Study in English (A)

Literary Genres (A)

Creative Writing (A)

Research and Technical Writing (A)

Public Speaking III (A)

Communications Applications (A)

Independent Study in Speech (A)

Oral Interpretation III (A)

Debate III (A)

Independent Study in Journalism (A)

Advanced Broadcast Journalism III (A)

AP English Literature and Composition (A)

Business English (A)

College Prep ELA (A)

Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III (A)

Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III (A)

A college prep ELA (A)

Locally Developed ELA Course (A)

(A) Advanced Course

*Required Course

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Mathematics Requirement:

Courses taught by CHS staffCourses available through online or other source

Algebra I* Algebraic Reasoning (2015) (A)

Geometry* Mathematical Models with Applications (A)

Algebra II* (Local RequirementMathematical Application in Agriculture, Food

for all endorsements) (A)and Natural Resources

Precalculus (A)Digital Electronics (A)

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (A)Robotics Programming and Design (A)

Statistics (2015) (A)

Independent Study in Mathematics (A)

Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving (A)

AP Statistics (A)

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AP Calculus BC (A)

AP Computer Science (A)

Engineering Mathematics (A)

Statistics and Risk Management (A)

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (A)

College-Level Mathematics (after completion of Algebra II) (A)

Locally developed mathematics course or other activity or apprenticeship or training needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate (After Algebra I and Geometry) (A)

*Required

(A) Advanced

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Science requirement :

Courses taught by CHS staff

Biology*,

AP Biology

1 credit from the following laboratory-based courses:

Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Chemistry (A)

Principals of Technology (A)

Physics (A)

The additional credit from the following:

Chemistry (A)

Physics (A)

Food Science (A)

Forensic Science (A)

Principles of Technology (A)

Advanced Animal Science (A)

Advanced Plant and Soil Science (A)

Anatomy and Physiology (A)

*Required

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Courses available through online or other source

Aquatic Science (A)

Astronomy (A)

Earth and Space Science (A)

Environmental Systems (A)

AP Biology (A)

AP Chemistry (A)

AP Physics 1 (A)

AP Physics 2 (A)

AP Physics C (A)

AP Environmental Science (A)

Medical Microbiology (A)

Pathophysiology (A)

Advanced Biotechnology (A)

Scientific Research and Design (A)

Engineering Design and Problem Solving (A)

Principles of Engineering (A)

College-level Science course (after completion of Physics) (A)

Locally developed science course or other activity or apprenticeship or training needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate (A)

Credit may not be earned for both Physics and Principles of Technology to satisfy the science credit requirement.

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Social Studies Requirement:

U. S. History*

Government/Economics*

One of the following:*

World Geography

World History

Combined World Geography/ World History course

*Required

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Fine Arts Requirement:

Art, Level I, II, III, IV

Dance, Level I, II, III, IV (not taught by CHS staff)

Music, Level I, II, III, IV

Theater I, II, III, IV

Principles and Elements of Floral Design

Digital Arts and Animation

3-D Modeling and Animation

Approved community-based fine arts program

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Physical Education Requirement:

Foundations of Personal Fitness

Adventure/Outdoor education

Aerobic Activities

Team or Individual Sports

Any TEKS-based course that provides 100 minutes of moderate physical activity in a five-day week and is not being used to satisfy another specific graduation requirement

Athletics

Private or commercial physical activity program approved by the Commissioner

Drill Team

Marching Band

Cheerleading

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Languages Other Than English Requirement:

Any two levels of the same language

Two credits selected from Computer Science I, II, III (credit must be earned prior to September 1, 2016) (not taught by CHS staff)

Other courses may be substituted in certain situations

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The following courses may be used to satisfy the local Health Requirement:

Health I

Principles of Health Science

The following courses may be used to satisfy the local Technology Applications Requirement:

Any Technology-based course listed in 19 TAC Chapters 119-126

The following courses may be used to satisfy the local Speech Requirement:

Communications Applications

Professional Communications

The following courses may be used to satisfy the Electives Requirement:

Any TEKS-based course that does not satisfy a specific course requirement

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Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

9370 Agribusiness Management and Marketing (AGRBUSMM)(13000900) 1 Credit

This course is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness. Students participate in the running of the Purple Rose floral shop located at CHS.

Grade: 11-12Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Teacher Approval

9221 Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (AGMECHMT)(13002200) 1 CreditThis course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. Grade: 10-12Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

9101 Principles of Agriculture, Food -1 Credit

and Natural Resources (PRINAFNR)(13000200)

This introductory course enhances agricultural comprehension by introducing students to soil, plants, animals, food science, construction, and agricultural mechanics. It also includes agricultural careers, FFA leadership opportunities, communications, and personal finances. This program is designed to prepare and to integrate beginning Agriculture students into other, more advanced Agriculture Science & Technology courses at Center High School. This is a prerequisite for all Agriculture courses.

Grade: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

9363 Principles and Elements of Floral Design (PEFLDSN)(13001800) 1 Credit This course exposes students to the basic techniques of floral design. Students will develop the ability and skill to design and arrange flowers, foliage and related plant materials for interior locations. This class is project based with many projects and activities used to evaluate the progress of the student. Students gain an understanding of management and designing skills needed in the floral industry.

Note: This course may count as a fine art credit for all graduation plans.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

9362 Horticulture Science (HORTISCI)(13002000) -1 Credit

This course focuses on the identification, production, maintenance and care of plants. Students will have hands-on experiences in the school greenhouse and garden. Students receive technical knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities and industry expectations and prepare them for working in horticulture careers.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

9361 Advanced Plant & Soil Science (ADVPSSCI)(13002100) 1 Credit

This course provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. Investigations, laboratory practices, and field exercises will be used to develop an understanding of current plant and soil science. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the food and fiber industry. Students will learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge in a scientific setting.

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Horticulture Science

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9080 Welding I (WELD)(13032300) 1-2 Credits

This curriculum centers on those seeking employment in the field of welding. Fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc, Multiple Process and Welding Metallurgy are available. Students will demonstrate safety procedures associated with welding processes.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

9082 Advanced Welding- Welding II *DC (ADVWELD)(13032400) 2-3 Credits

Students build on the knowledge and skills developed in Welding I Advanced welding concepts and skills as they relate to personal and career development. This course integrates academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. *Successful completion of this course, students receive dual credit with Panola College.

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisite: Welding I

9321 Agricultural Facilities Design & Fabrication (AGFDFAB)(13002300) 1-2 Credits

To be prepared for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural facilities design and fabrication. Students explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students reinforce, apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and technical skills in a variety of settings.

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technology

9333 Livestock Production (LIVEPROD)(13000300) - 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

9334 Small Animal Management (SMANIMGT)(13000400) - 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to horses, donkeys, and mules.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

9336 Equine Science (EQUINSCI)(13000500) - 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

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9335 Veterinary Medical Applications I (VETMEDAP)(13000600) 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species.

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisite: Small Animal Management or Livestock Production

9337 Practicum in Agricultural Science Food & Natural Resources Veterinary Medical Applications II (13002500)(PRACAFNR) 2 Credits

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species.

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Veterinary Medical Applications I

9336 Equine Science (EQUINSCI)(13000500) - 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

9338 Advanced Animal Science (13000700)(ADVANSCI) - 1 Credit

To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunit