TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL PARENT MEETING LEGACY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY APRIL 3, 2014 6:30PM Graduation Music
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 74.11 (a) To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade 9 in the 2014-15 school year and thereafter must complete the following: (1) requirements of the Foundation HS Program (74.12); (2) testing requirements for graduation as specified in Ch. 101; and (3)Demonstrated proficiency, as determined by the district in delivering clear verbal messages; choosing effective nonverbal behaviors; listening for desired results; applying valid critical-thinking and problemsolving processes; and identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interaction, and personal and professional presentations.
FOUNDATION STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a school district must ensure that each student, on entering ninth grade indicates in writing an endorsement that the student intends to earn. A district must permit a student to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the endorsement the student previously indicated.
FOUNDATION STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 22 CREDITS English Language Arts Mathematics Science 4 Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course 3 Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course 3 Credits Biology IPC or Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course
FOUNDATION STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Social Studies Physical Education LOTE 3 Credits U.S. History U. S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined W History/W Geography (not developed yet) 1 Credit 2 Credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions) Fine Arts Electives 1 Credit 5 Credits
FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE English Language Arts English IV Independent Study in English Literary Genres Creative Writing Research & Technical Writing Humanities Public Speaking III Oral Interpretation III Independent Study in Journalism Advanced Broadcast Journalism III Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III AP English Literature and Composition IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level Business English (CTE) Locally developed ELA course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g 1)] Debate III College Prep ELA [pursuant to TEC, 28.014] Independent Study in Speech Communication Applications (must be combined with another half credit from this list)
FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE Third Mathematics Credit *Mathematical Models with Applications AP Calculus BC *Mathematical Applications in AFNR (CTE) AP Computer Science *Digital Electronics (CTE/PLTW) IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL) *Robotics Programming and Design (Tech Apps) IB Mathematics SL Algebra II Precalculus AQR Independent Study in Math Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015 2016) IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) IB Further Mathematics HL Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Statistics & Risk Management Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Locally developed math course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g 1)] Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b 5) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015 2016)
FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE Second Science Credit Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Principles of Technology (CTE) AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based IB Physics
FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE Chemistry Physics Aquatic Science Astronomy Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Third Science Credit IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Medical Microbiology (CTE) Pathophysiology (CTE) Food Science (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry Locally developed science course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)] Principles of Technology (CTE) Scientific Research & Design (CTE) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW) Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) SBOE RULE Any 2 levels in the same language; or 2 credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II, and III (allowable through the 2015-2016 school year) If a student, in completing the first credit of LOTE, demonstrates that the student is unlikely to be able to complete the second credit, the student may substitute another appropriate course as follows: Special Topics in Language and Culture World History Studies or World Geography Studies for a student who is not required to complete both by the local district Computer programming languages A different language course
ENDORSEMENTS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS -26 CREDITS A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing (26 credits): curriculum requirements for the endorsement 4 credits in math 4 credits in science 2 additional elective credits
Algebra II ENDORSEMENT ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL Precalculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Independent Study in Math Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving AP Statistics AP Calculus AB IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) IB Further Mathematics HL Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Statistics & Risk Management (CTE) Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science Locally developed math course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g 1)] Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b 5)] *Math Models (for the 2014 2015 school year only) College Prep Math [pursuant to TEC, 28.014] Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015 2016) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015 2016)
ENDORSEMENT ADVANCED COURSES SBOE RULE Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement Chemistry Physics Aquatic Science Astronomy Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1: Algebra Based AP Physics 2: Algebra Based AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry Locally developed science course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g 1)] IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Medical Microbiology (CTE) Pathophysiology (CTE) Food Science (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) Principles of Technology (CTE) Scientific Research & Design (CTE) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW) Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b 5)]
ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICES STEM
DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT -26 CREDITS A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: A total of 4 credits in math, which must include Algebra II A total of 4 credits in science The remaining curriculum requirements The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: For outstanding performance in a dual credit course in bilingualism and biliteracy on an AP test or IB exam on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.
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REGISTRATION SCHEDULE @ LEGACY CHARTER PREPARATORY ACADEMIES CAMPUS DATE TIME MESQUITE 4/8/2014 2:15 3:15PM RICHARDSON 4/9/2014 2:00 3:00 PM DALLAS 4/10/2014 9:00 10:00 AM
UNITY I dreamt I stood in a studio, And watched two sculptors there, The clay they used was a young child s mind, And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher the tools she used, Were books, music, and art. The other, a parent working with a guiding hand, And a gentle loving heart.
Day after day, the teacher toiled With a touch that was deft and sure. While the parent labored by her side, And polished and smoothed it o er. And when at last, their task was done, They were proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had molded into the child, Could neither be sold or bought.
And each agreed they would have failed If each had worked alone, For behind the teacher stood the home, And behind the parent, the school. Author Unknown