• GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

     

    To fulfill our mission of a college preparatory curriculum, SECHS will support our students in completing the following high school graduation requirements.

     

    HISD REQUIRED COURSEWORK

    Entering 9th Grade:

    2010-11

    Entering 9th Grade:

    2011-12 or later

    Course

    Credits

    Credits

    English                                                                                                                                    

    4

    4

    Mathematics

    Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, PreCalculus/AP Calculus/ or AP Statistics              

    4

    4

    Social Studies

    World or Human Geo, W. Hist., US History

    3

    3

    US Government                                                                                                                    

    .5

    .5

    Economics                                                                                                                             

    .5

    .5

    Science

    Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Sci-Environmental Science or Biology

    4

    IPC not included

    4

    IPC not included

    Health                                                                                                                                      

    .5

    .5

    Physical Education                                                                                                              

    1.5

    1

    Speech

    (Communication Applications)                                                                                         

    .5

    .5

    Second Language (LOTE)

    Must be 3 consecutive years of a Language Other Than English                                                          

    3

    3

    Technology Applications                                                                                                    

    1*

    *1

    Fine Arts (Speech may not substitute)                                                                           

    1

    1

    Electives                                                                                                                                 

    2.5

    2.5

                                                                     Total                                     

    26

    26

    TEST(S)

    MEET TAKS STANDARDS

    ELA

    Math

    Soc Studies

    Science

    MEET STAAR EXAM STANDARDS

    Alg I

    Biology

    English I, II

    U.S. History

     

    Note:  Some academic support classes are elective courses designed to provide additional interventions to promote student success on research exhibitions, standardized tests and/or college-readiness exams.

     

    DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (DAP): Four Advanced Measures are required for the DAP from the following:

    ·          Original research/project judged by a panel of professionals in the field– senior year

    ·          Score of 3 or above on an Advanced Placement exam,

    ·          Score on PSAT that qualifies for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher

    ·          College Courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit

     

    NOTE:  Students who do not meet requirements for the DAP program will graduate under the seal of the Texas Recommended High School Program.

     

    COMMUNITY SERVICE:

    The required community service hours will be fulfilled through successful completion of the social action internships each semester, beginning in the 9th grade. Students are encouraged to maintain records of their service on their high school resume.

     

    * Tech Applications: Entering 9th graders (2010-11 and after) who demonstrate proficiency on the 8th grade Tech Literacy Assessment satisfy the graduation requirement of one-full credit of Technology Applications.

    ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE:  In order to earn an Associate’s of Science (AS), students must meet the standards on the college entrance exam and successfully complete the following courses. Also, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

     

     

    ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE COURSEWORK

    Credit hours

     

    English 1301,1302

    6

    SPCH 1315

    3

    Math 1314

    3

    Humanities

    3

    Natural Science w/ Lab

    4

    Natural Science (Lab optional)

    3

    Hist 1301, 1302

    6

    Govt 2301, 2302

    6

    Visual/Performing Arts

    3

    Psychology 2301 or Sociology 1301

    3

    Spanish 1411 or higher

    3

    Additional Coursework

    Extra Math (higher than 1314)

    3

    Extra Science w/ lab

    4

    Other College Electives

    10

     

     

    STAAR TEST-TAKERS: Students who do not meet the satisfactory level (level 2) on the test will be required to attend summer school AND mandatory tutorials during the regular school year.

     

    YEARLY CLASSIFICATIONS:

    A student may earn .5 credit for each course passed per semester. A student may pass a course, yet not receive credit if s/he failes to meet the attendance guidelines. The following is a listing of the number of credits needed to be classified for each grade level.

    CLASSIFICATIONS

    # of Credits required by the students

    entering 2010-11 or later

    FRESHMAN

    SOPHOMORE

    JUNIOR

    SENIOR

    GRADUATE

    0.0

    6.0

    12.0

    18.0

    26.0