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English/Journalism Foreign Language Speech/Drama Mathematics Science Social Studies Business Education (Career/Technology) Agriculture Science (Vocational) Vocational Courses Offered at Seguin Fine Arts Physical Education & Health Miscellaneous Courses |
English/Journalism |
English I 9th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Basic grammar, vocabulary development, parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation, usage, etc., are studied. Writing skills include literary responses to reading selections. Reading and writing skills are reinforced through activities in TAKS format. Literary concepts are covered in works of non-fiction, Greek mythology, poetry, the short story, drama, the novel, and other genres of literature. Outside reading is mandatory each six-week grading period. Oral presentations are required. |
English I - Pre AP 9th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit All elements of the regular English I course are covered. Pre-AP is a preparatory course for Advanced Placement courses. Additional reading and writing are required. Higher level thinking skills, vocabulary, and literary terms are introduced. Additional work outside the classroom is mandatory for success in Pre-AP English. Summer reading is required. Pre-requisite: Completed ENGLISH RECOMMENDATION form. Criteria: Grade average of 90 or above in previous English class, letter of recommendation from parent/guardian, English teacher evaluation form, handwritten letter of application, satisfactorily completed summer assignment, and maintained average of 90 in class. |
English II 10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course is a study of a variety of works from writers of different nationalities and genres. Students engage in vocabulary building and interpreting strategies as they learn to process and analyze increasingly complex selections of literature. They develop writing skills that include expository, analytical and persuasive essays. Outside reading of self-selected literature is mandatory. Oral presentations will be required. The course also includes a research project. |
English II - Pre AP 10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit All elements of the regular English II course are covered. Pre-AP is a preparatory course for Advanced Placement courses. Additional independent reading and writing are required. Students must be task-oriented and have a high level of personal initiative and enthusiasm to do more complicated and challenging assignments. Outside reading of high school and college level self-selected literature is mandatory. Oral presentations will be required on a regular basis. The course also includes an extensive research project. Criteria: Grade average of 90 or above in previous English class, letter of recommendation from parent/guardian, PSAT minimum score of 45 on verbal, PSAT minimum score of 45 on writing, English teacher evaluation form, handwritten letter of application, satisfactorily completed summer assignment, and maintained average of 90 in class. |
English III 11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course is a study of major works by significant American writers from Hawthorne, Irving, Thoreau, Twain, Dunbar, Crane, Eliot, Fitzgerald, Hughes, Faulkner, and Steinbeck to Miller, O'Brien, Walker among others. The course deals with American Literature from the Puritan era to the present day. Within this context, students evaluate both fiction and non-fiction selections. They develop writing skills that include expository, analytical and persuasive essays. The course also includes a research paper. |
English III - AP 11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts throughout the history of American literature from the Puritan period to the present. This course allows students to write in a variety of forms - narrative, exploratory, expository, argumentative - and on a variety of subjects. Students read complex texts with understanding and analyze stylistic devices utilized by the various authors in the forms listed. The course prepares students for both the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Exam in May and the demands of college courses. Taking the AP exam and scoring a 3, 4, or 5 will usually earn students three hours of college credit for the freshman year. Criteria: Grade average of 90 or above in previous English class, letter of recommendation from parent/guardian, PSAT minimum of 45 on both verbal and writing, PLAN minimum score of 16 on both the reading and writing, English teacher evaluation form, handwritten letter of application, satisfactorily completed summer assignment, and maintained average of 90 in class. |
English IV 12th Grade 2 Semesters
1 Credit This course is based on the literature of Great Britain. The scope of literature extends from the first English manuscript to current literature. Epics, ballads, poetry, essays, historical diaries, newspaper excerpts, short stories, dramas, novel excerpts, and novels are studied. Student writings are based on the literature, but writings will also be based on essay topics from college texts, which are on the freshman level. For college applications, the application essay is stressed, as well as maintaining a professional resume. A research paper is required during the second semester. Creative projects are also assigned to vary the curriculum and to give the students' opportunity for implementing their interpretation of our studies. Grammar is reviewed as needed. Higher level thinking skills are stressed in all studies. |
English IV - AP 12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course follows the above curriculum. However, several more novels, dramas, and more difficult critical readings are assigned. The writing assignments are also more difficult to prepare for the advance placement examination. The additional literature and writings are based on the lists of the College Board, which is the body responsible for the advanced placement tests. Criteria: Grade average of 90 or above in previous English class, letter of recommendation from parent/guardian, PSAT minimum of 45 on both verbal and writing, PLAN minimum score of 16 on both the reading and writing, English teacher evaluation form, handwritten letter of application, satisfactorily completed summer assignment, and maintained average of 90 in class. |
Basic Reading I, II, III, IV 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will work individually at their own instructional level to increase reading skills. This course stresses oral reading skills and comprehension. Basic sight word vocabulary and comprehension is also emphasized. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Basic English I 9th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course involves the basic study of grammar, writing, and reading. Basic reference skills will also be included. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Basic English II 10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course includes further study of parts of speech, sentence structure, and correct usage in conjunction with formal and informal writing activities. Literature includes the study of novels, plays, poems, and short stories. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Basic English III 11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit The study of practical English skills will include: study skills, test-taking skills, consumer skills, and using monthly and daily periodicals for recreation and leisure. Writing a resume will be stressed. The study of literature will include novels and short stories. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Basic English IV 12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit The further study of practical English will include: skills for work, skills for independent living, skills for citizens, and skills for health and safety. Literature studies will include short stories, poems, and novels. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Independent Study in English/Yearbook 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Some basic photography is taught. Students will be assigned to positions of responsibility in producing the yearbook. The course will require the student to develop a theme, ladder diagram, and layout for the yearbook. Emphasis will be on actual production, ad selling, and organization. The student will be required to attend events for the purpose of taking photographs and collecting information. Prerequisites: B average in English. Teacher approval required. |
Independent Study in Speech 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students in this course participate in Academic Decathlon. Students will conduct research, develop advanced skills, and study extensively in a specific area of interest. Teacher approval required. S |
Foreign Language |
German I 9-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit The primary aim of German I is to develop students' competence in the four skills of a language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn new structures and vocabulary context, followed by explanation and practice of the new grammar and vocabulary. The second aim is to introduce students to contemporary life and culture in the German speaking countries. |
German II 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course includes a review of the techniques and vocabulary studied in German I. Vocabulary and grammar knowledge are increased by means of more reading and advanced use of German in conversation and writing. |
German III 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course will offer the student the opportunity to read and write more independently. The course will also emphasize fluency in speaking and understanding routine questions, statements and comments. |
Spanish I 9-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students are introduced to Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Basic conversational Spanish is taught with an emphasis on pronunciation, listening, and reading. Beginning writing skills are also taught. |
Spanish II 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This level is a continuation of Spanish I. Students learn how to discuss environmental issues and events in the past and future. More emphasis is placed on writing, as well as continuing to expand conversational skills. |
Spanish III 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This level of Spanish is more detailed. Students learn functional grammatical syntax, cultural awareness, and how to read authentic documents. S |
Speech/Drama |
Communication Applications 9-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit This course will provide opportunities for the student to develop effective communication skills to aid them more rewarding and successful participation in professional and social life. Skill areas include interpersonal communication, effective interviews, listening, and critical thinking, personal and professional presentations, group communication, and problem solving. This basic speech course meets the speech requirement for graduation. |
Theatre Arts I/II/III 9-12th Grade 1-2 Semesters ½-1 Credit This course is designed to give the student opportunities to communicate in dramatic form, make artistic decisions, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and relate interpersonally. Skill areas will include creative expression and performance, historical and cultural heritage, and critical evaluation. |
Technical Theatre 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course is designed for students who excel in design or any area of theatrical production. It will expand the students' knowledge in all aspects of theatre production, except acting. We will cover costuming, make-up, set design and construction, lighting design and technology, sound, properties, etc. This course will be independent study and requires teacher approval. S |
Mathematics |
Algebra A & B 9th-10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Algebra A is the first half of Algebra I and Algebra B is the second half of Algebra I. These courses are completed in two years. |
Algebra Concepts 10-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will work individually at their own instructional level toward mastery of algebra concepts. Topics covered include geometry and spatial reasoning, measurement, probability and statistics, mathematical processes and tools, numbers, operations, quantitative reasoning, patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Pre-Algebra 9-10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will work with the basic operations in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. They will also work with standard measurement, converting them using order of operations to solve algebraic equations, finding area, perimeter, and volume. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Applied Math 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will learn to use calculators to work problems dealing with consumer skills in shopping, budgeting, understanding paychecks/salary, purchasing/maintaining automobiles, credit cards/financing, and obtaining housing. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Basic Math I, II, III 9-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will work individually at their own instructional level to improve functional math skills. This course involves the basic study of calculator use, money and measurement. Enrollment in this course requires prior approval of the campus Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD) Committee. |
Algebra I 9th Grade 2 Semesters
1 Credit The emphasis of Algebra I is on providing a foundation in the basic skills of Algebra with special attention to signed numbers, positive and negative exponents, linear equations and word problems. |
Algebra II 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course continues the study of topics from Algebra I and begins the study of Trigonometry. All of the Algebra I topics are reviewed and the skills necessary to apply these concepts are practiced. Additional topics introduced in the course are completing the square, deriving the quadratic formula, simplification of radicals, and complex numbers. Prerequisites: Algebra I or Algebra I (1-4). |
Algebra II Pre AP 10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course will have the same curriculum as Algebra II, but will include projects and enrichment. Prerequisites: Algebra I taken during 8th grade and teacher approval. Criteria: Grade average of 85 or higher in Algebra I and Geometry and teacher recommendation. |
Geometry 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course teaches geometric patterns, theories, and segments and angles. It also teaches deductive reasoning, lines in planes, congruent triangles, and circles. This is a good basic course in Geometry. Prerequisite: Algebra I. |
Geometry Pre AP 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit A college bound course designed to teach the fundamental concepts and skills necessary for students to succeed in calculus and disciplines that are mathematically based, such as Chemistry and Physics. It contains an in depth study of geometry and analytical geometry. Teacher approval required. Prerequisites: Algebra I taken during 8th grade and teacher approval. Criteria: Grade average of 85 or higher in Algebra I and teacher recommendation. |
Pre-Calculus 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit A continuation of advanced math with in-depth coverage of trigonometry, logarithms, and functions necessary for calculus. Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry Pre-AP. Criteria: Grade average of 80 or higher in either Geometry Pre-AP or Algebra II (NS) and teacher recommendation. |
Calculus AP 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit A college level course covering functions, limits, the derivative and its applications, etc. Basic topics of the AP Exam are covered. Some restrictions will apply and a teacher recommendation is required. A Calculus AP exam will be administered in May. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. |
Mathematical Models with Application 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course is designed to provide a practical business background utilizing algebraic and consumer skills. Some areas covered are personal income and expenditures, banking, saving and budgeting. This class can be used as the third credit of math. Prerequisite: Algebra I. |
Statistics 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course covers all aspects of elementary stastics, focusing on the organization, interpretation, and presentation of real world data. The course is designed for students looking for careers in the business or social science areas. This cannot be used as the third credit of math. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry. S |
Science |
Integrated Physics and Chemistry 9-10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course provides a practical application of chemistry and physics. Topics include motion, energy, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, machines, heat, and the structure and reactions of matter. Many scientific skills are emphasized. |
Biology 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Biology I is a lab course which covers zoology and botany. Biological concepts, experiments, and theories are examined. Teacher recommendation for 9th grade placement required. |
Biology Pre AP 9-10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit First year course designed to prepare the science oriented student to continue in studies in Biology AP or college biology. This course will use the same textbook as Biology, but will be covering topics with more intense lab studies. Criteria: Grade average of 92 in previous science class. |
Biology AP 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Equivalent of a college introductory biology course. Follows topic outline provided by the College Board as preparation for taking the Advanced Placement Biology Test. Taking the AP test is not required. Biology and Chemistry are prerequisites. Teacher approval required. |
Chemistry 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Includes measurement of matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical formulas, equations, bonding, kinetic theory, and chemistry of acid bases. Prerequisite: Algebra I. |
Chemistry Pre AP 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This is a first year Chemistry course designed to prepare the science oriented student to continue studies in Chemistry AP or College Chemistry. This course will use the same textbook as Chemistry, but will cover more topics and in more mathematical detail than Chemistry. Certain labs will be written up as they are in Chemistry AP. The pace is faster than Chemistry and the additional topics more challenging. Criteria: Grade average of 90 in Biology or 85 in Biology Pre-AP and grade average of 88 in Algebra I. |
Chemistry AP 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken the first college year with special emphasis on chemical theory, laboratory investigation, mathematical formulation of principles and chemical analysis. Follows topic outline provided by the College Board as preparation for taking the Advanced Placement Chemistry Test. Taking the AP test is not required. Prerequisite: Algebra II and Chemistry I. Teacher approval required. |
Physics Pre AP 12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit The highly effective problem solving method of teaching physics principles is utilized. The content is geared to produce a genuine understanding of the physical laws fundamental to all sciences. Physics concepts are introduced to students in their most logical sequence. Problem solving is emphasized. This course is offered at least every other year. Prerequisite: Algebra II. |
Principles of Technology 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit A high school course in applied science. The following areas are covered within the course: force, work, rate, resistance, and energy. |
Aquatic Science 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course will study the world ocean. Students will go out on the research vessel from UT. S |
Social Studies |
World Geography 9-10th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Geography gives an overview of people and their global environment and people and their regional environment. Helps students develop a perspective on their own culture in relation to other cultures, and to appreciate the unique peoples and cultures of world regions. |
World History 10-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will receive an overview of the development of civilization from ancient times to the present. This course includes map study, vocabulary, and outside reading. |
U.S. History 10-11th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit An overview of U.S. History post Civil War to the present. |
U.S. Government 12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit This course is an introduction to basic government. Stress is placed on functions and characteristics of the three branches of the Federal System. Emphasis is placed on the working of the American political system. Prerequisite: U.S. History and World History. |
U.S. Government AP 12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit This Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics course is designed to teach students something about how people behave politically, and about the design of the American political system; that is, how the system is structured and how it functions as a pluralistic system of various individual and group interests, all promoting their own agendas as to what they claim is important and beneficial for the country. The major purpose of this course is to help students gain and display an understanding of American politics, and the processes of government that help shape our public policies. Students should begin to develop a more sophisticated and insightful understanding of majority rule democracy, constitutionalism, civil liberties, and other distinguishing characteristics of the American political system. Prerequisite: Grade average of 90 in U.S. History and mastery of TAKS Social Studies. |
Economics 12th Grade
1 Semester ½ Credit Deals with a study of the free enterprise system and the American economic system. The course is usually paired with government. Prerequisite: U.S. History. S |
Business Education (Career/Technology) |
Introduction to Business 9-10th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Student will enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. |
Business Computer Information Systems 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This is a computer hands-on skill development class. Students will develop fundamental concepts and operational skills relating to microcomputer systems. Activities such as word processing, working with data bases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing are presented as well as computer history and terminology. This course is recommended for the Technology Applications requirement. |
Business Computer Information Systems II 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This is an extended BCIS course. Students continue to work in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher on a more advanced level. This course is project based. The student also examines employment opportunities in various business environments. Prerequisite: Business Computer Information Systems. |
Accounting 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students are given basic training that will help them in securing a job as a bookkeeper or accounting clerk. They will develop a broad understanding of good bookkeeping procedures. Emphasis is placed on recording and interpreting financial papers. This course is also highly recommended for the college bound student. |
Web Mastering 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course emphasizes web page design and fundamentals of HTML, Java, and graphics. Prerequisite: Touch type 30 wpm (may enroll concurrently in Computer Science II and BCIS). |
Diversified Career Preparation 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 3 Credits This course is designed to provide technical, on-the-job training, and work experience for high school students preparing to enter employment in a variety of occupations. Students taking this course spend one hour in class each school day to receive instruction in the occupation for which they are training and at least 10-15 hours per week at training stations in order to learn the occupation. Training stations are businesses in the community that are cooperating with the local school in training students by providing work experience necessary to become competent employees. Students must have employment. |
Marketing Yourself 9-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Students will gain knowledge and skills that help them be proficient in one or more of the marketing areas associated with distributions, financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, and selling skills needed to help customers make satisfying buying decisions. Students integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, interpersonal communication, and management training to make responsible decisions. Students will learn that careers are ever changing and require continual self assessment, research, and preparation to develop and implement responsible decisions. |
Business Law 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will learn legal concepts and will study true situations that show how business and personal law impacts not only business, but the lives of young people and adults as well. |
Video Graphics 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students will practice videoing different sports, clubs, and events. They will learn how to put video into a Prestige editing machine, edit, voice over, and add music. Students will be graded on various projects during the year. Some of these are an interview, a commercial, an infomercial, a PowerPoint presentation, and an overview of the school year. Students must have transportation because some of the taping will require after school hours. |
Office Ed Coop 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Office Education Coop will be a real world applications class for those who are interested in working in an office environment. Topics will include word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, telephone skills and filing. Students will be expected to find a part-time job in this field during the school year. Students must be eligible for work release to take this class. S |
Agriculture Science (Vocational) |
Ag Science 101 9-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Introduction to World Agricultural Science and Technology is a basic introductory course designed to introduce beginning students in Agricultural Science to global agriculture. The course also includes agricultural career development, FFA history, leadership skills and parliamentary procedures, occupational opportunities and career development, communications, personal finance, and arc welding. |
Ag Science 102 9-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Applied Agricultural Science and Technology is a basic applied course designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension of beginning students in Agricultural Science and Technology. The course includes soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, supervised occupational experience programs, and leadership. |
Ag Science 381 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Wildlife and Recreation Management is a course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources and related career opportunities. Field trips to related businesses and facilities or speakers will be scheduled. Success in this course will fulfill the requirements for Hunter Safety Certification by the State of Texas. |
Ag Science 221 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Introduction to Mechanics is a course which is shop/laboratory oriented and shall include the essential agribusiness elements and the concepts and skills of electricity, wood working, arc welding, oxy-acetylene, etc. as related to the agricultural sciences. |
Ag Science 222 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Home Maintenance and Improvement is a course designed to prepare students to improve and maintain the urban or rural home and adjacent buildings. It further prepares students to analyze repair needs and use approved safety techniques. Teacher approval is required. |
Ag Science 364 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Fruit, Nut, and Vegetable Production is a course that prepares students to operate enterprises concerned with the production of fruit, nuts, and vegetables. Teacher approval is required. |
Ag Science 261 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Introduction to Horticultural Sciences is a basic applied curse designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension of beginning students in Agricultural Science. The course introduces students to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills and occupational opportunities. |
Ag Science 362 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit Horticulture Plant Production is a continuation of Ag Science 261, Propagation, planting, pruning and fertilizing of plants, safety, career exploration and Horticulture Judging). Pre-requisite: Ag Science 261. |
Ag Science 422 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit General Agricultural Mechanics is a course that is shop/laboratory-oriented. It includes the essential agribusiness elements and the concepts and skills related to agricultural mechanics such as daily auto/truck maintenance, tractor driving, tractor maintenance, safety, arc welding, plumbing, oxy-acetylene, electric motors, small engines, construction, wood working, and the use of an engineer's level. S |
Vocational Courses Offered at Seguin |
Cosmetology I 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 3 Credits This course is a planned 1500 hour, 2 year sequence of classroom and laboratory instruction, 100 laboratory clock hours plus 500 academic hours earned upon the completion of the 1000 laboratory hours (500 hrs. each year). This 3 hour 3 credit course requires the student to take and pass 2 academic courses concurrently. These academic courses must be taken in English, Math, Business, Art, or Lab Sciences. Instruction includes all services related to hair, nails, and skin care, and meets the Texas Cosmetology Commission requirements for licensor upon passing the state exam. If the student has not taken Introduction to Cosmetology (prepaid $25.00), the student will have approximately $40.00 in registration and course fees. |
Cosmetology II 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 3 Credits This course is a continuation of Cosmetology I. Upon completion of classroom and laboratory activities, students will have completed 1,000 clocked hours of instruction and pass academic courses required to receive credit for 500 academic hours required to qualify for the cosmetologists licensing examination administered by the Texas Cosmetology Commission in Austin, Texas. Prerequisite: Cosmetology I. |
Criminal Justice 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course is based on the curriculum, training techniques, and materials used in certified police academics and college criminal justice programs. Comprehensive instruction is provided on the criminal justice system, constitutional and statutory laws, and law enforcement procedures and techniques including arrest, search and seizure; criminal investigation; court system; probation/parole; juvenile justice system; corrections; and domestic violence. |
Apparel 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit This course encompasses the production, marketing, and consumption of textile and apparel products. The students will use knowledge and skills to function effectively as consumers and in careers related to the textile and apparel industries. |
Nutrition and Food Science 10-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit This class will cover the principles of food science, technology, and nutrition as interdependent with growth, development, health, and wellness. The students will utilize these principles to make informed choices, promote good health, and pursue careers related to food science, technology, and nutrition. S |
Fine Arts |
High School Band 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course may meet P. E. requirement or the Fine Arts elective requirement. Each student enrolled in the class is a member of the Marching Band and the Concert Band. The Marching Band performs at ALL football games (some of them are out of town), U.I.L. contests, various area parades, etc. The Concert Band performs at U.I.L. contests, festivals, and other performances throughout the year. Attendance at these performances is required and is part of the participation grade received. Emphasis is placed on musicianship and a positive cooperative attitude. Teacher approval required. |
Jazz Band 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course would involve forming a "Jazz Band" for study, rehearsal, and performing of different styles of music (rock, swing, jazz, etc.). Teacher approval required. |
Art I 9-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Provides an understanding of the elements and principles of good design through various art forms. The student will be provided the opportunity to work in the areas of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This course will provide the student with experiences that incorporate a variety of media, artistic styles, and historical periods. |
Art II 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit
This course will provide the students with experiences that incorporate a variety of media, artistic styles, and historical periods. Prerequisite: Art I. |
Art III 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students must have completed Art I and Art II with a grade of A or B. Students will learn to communicate their ideas in several different ways. They will expand their perceptive, interpretive, and analytical abilities. (Student must have teacher recommendation to take this course.) S |
Physical Education & Health |
Foundations of Personal Fitness 9-12th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit The basic purpose of this course is to motivate students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the health-related components of physical fitness. |
Athletics 9-12th Grade 1-2 Semesters ½-1 Credit Physical Education provides a variety of individual and team activities. The basic rules, skills, scoring, and terminology are stressed. Activities may include soccer, softball, weights, track, tennis, life skills, carry-over sports, gymnastics, and conditioning. Only 1½ units can count towards minimum graduation requirements. |
Health 9-11th Grade 1 Semester ½ Credit The high school health education course is designed to help students examine their life styles, select goals, and make plans to achieve and maintain optimum health. A unit on First Aid and Safety is taught to prevent accidents and control injuries. Healthy interaction between individuals is stressed along with health related concepts on where we stand in our environment. |
Outdoor Ed 10-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit This course provides an introduction to a variety of lifetime outdoor activities including canoeing, camping, backpacking, firearm safety, rappelling, and outdoor cooking. Refusal to participate in activities will result in removal from class. Class size will be limited to 16 students for safety and supervision requirements. Prerequisite: 1 year of P.E. and parent permission. S |
Miscellaneous Courses |
Peer Assistant Leadership (PALS) 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters 1 Credit Students are assigned 3-4 pals to mentor and tutor at the elementary and/or middle school level. Students will spend 1 to 2 days a week in the classroom and 3 to 4 days a week working with their pals. Students interested in being a PAL should have good people skills, enjoy working with children, and see themselves as a role model. Students interested in the program will fill out an application, be evaluated by their teachers, and will be interviewed by the sponsor and peers. Prerequisite: Teacher approval. |
Study Hall 9-12th Grade 1-2 Semesters Pass/Fail This is a non-credit course designed for the student to work on class or homework assignments. |
Dual Credit Internet/CTTC Classes 11-12th Grade 2 Semesters H.S. or College Credit
If a student desires to enroll in a dual credit internet course, the student must meet the following criteria: The student has a GPA of 88 or above.
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