PUBLIC NOTICE Pleasanton ISD offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Admission to these programs is based on interest, age appropriateness and available class space. It is the policy of Pleasanton ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of Pleasanton ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Pleasanton ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Matthew Mann, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator Keri Cooper, at 831 Stadium Drive, 830-569-1200. FORMA DE MUESTRA Pleasanton ISD ofrece programas vocacionales en Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. La admisión aestos programas se basa en el interes, envejece la conveniencia, y espacio disponible de clase. Es norma de Pleasanton ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen national, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o activades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Deprechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Emmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Es norma de Pleasanton ISD no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Pleasanton ISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso de la lengua inglés no sea un obstaculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Dr. Matthew Mann, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Keri Cooper, en 831 Stadium Drive, 830-569-1200.
Established1860 831Stadium Drive Pleasanton, Texas 78064-2499 (830) 569-1200 Fax (830) 569-2171 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Matthew Mann ASST. SUPT. FOR ACADEMIC SRVS Renee Cadena HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: Principal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Twila Guajardo Academic Dean ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Stacy Downs Assistant Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mr. Alberto Macias Assistant Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mr. Daniel Escobar Assistant Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mrs. Eileen Grose GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS: Counselor (9-10) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Amanda Hardy Counselor (11-12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Marsha Leach Lead Counselor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Steve Brito District CTE Counselor---------------------------------------------------------------------------Mrs. Sarah Evans Overview Information contained in this guide is to be used to assist students, parents, and school personnel in planning educational programs to meet the needs and interests of Pleasanton High School students. Guidance and direction may be needed in planning this educational program and will be supplied by administrators, counselors, and teachers. Courses of study are designed to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities: College/University, Technical & Trade school and the workforce. Pleasanton High School operates under a combination 2- plan. Year-long courses earn ½ credit per for final grades of 70 or above or can earn one (1) credit if the two averages equal 70 or above; half-year courses receive ½ credit for each with an average of 70 or more.
1. School Profile 2. Graduation Requirements Based on Year of 9 th Grade Entry 3. Graduation Guidelines: a. End of Course Exam Requirements b. Earning Distinguished Level of Achievement c. Graduation Note d. Grade Classifications 4. Explanation of Course Offerings at Pleasanton High School: a. Types of Courses i. Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) ii. Advanced Placement (AP) iii. Pre-AP and AP Entrance Guidelines iv. Dual Credit Academic and Dual Credit Career and Technical Education b. Career and Technical Education (CTE) c. Potential Course Selection Considerations 5. PHS Programs of Study and Updated HB5 Endorsement Plan Ex: PHS Endorsement Pathways Chart Ex: Endorsement Options Chart 6. College and Career Readiness 7. Post-Secondary Preparation 8. Four-Year Planning 9. Creating Your Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) with Endorsement 10. PHS Course Descriptions 2017-2018
1. SCHOOL PROFILE PLEASANTON HIGH SCHOOL High School Principal Superintendent Mrs. Twila Guajardo Dr. Matthew Mann Phone: 830-569-1242 Phone: 830-569-1200 website: www.pisd.us Pleasanton High School High School Principal 831 Stadium Drive Mrs. Twila Guajardo Pleasanton, TX 78064 tmguajardo@pisd.us Phone: 830-569-1250 Phone: 830-569-1242 Counseling Staff Steve Brito sbrito@pisd.us Amanda Hardy ahardy@pisd.us Marsha Leach mdleach@pisd.us Sarah Evans sdevans@pisd.us Registrar Carolyn Pippen cpippen@pisd.us Guidance Secretary Debra Owen dlowen@pisd.us SCHOOL PRIDE ENROLLMENT ETHNICITY Colors: Green and White Mascot: Eagle Motto: Excellence for All Total: 967 Seniors: 189 Juniors: 240 Sophomores: 255 Freshman: 283 Grade Point Average/Weighting Policy POST SECONDARY: CLASS OF 2015-2016 GPA in Pleasanton ISD is calculated on a 100-point scale only Final Rank in class is determined at the conclusion of the 5th six week The calculation of class rank will include grades earned in high school credit courses taken in grades 9 12 only, unless excluded below and shall include failing grades. The calculation of class rank shall exclude grades earned in junior high, summer school, any course for which credit is earned outside the regular school day or regular school year, any distance learning course, a dual credit course taken anywhere other than the Pleasanton High School, an assigned remediation or tutoring course, any local credit course, through credit by examination, with or without prior instruction. No points shall be added to failing grades. Graduating Classes of 2016-2019: Eligible AP, Pre-AP, Academic Dual Credit courses, Advanced Journalism and Engineering Research Design shall be considered Advanced courses. All other eligible courses shall be considered Regular courses. Eligible courses will be categorized and weighted as either Advanced or Regular. Semester grades earned in eligible courses will be calculated with a weighted numerical grade average as follows: Advanced=plus 8 points; Regular=plus 2 points Graduating Classes of 2020 and beyond: Eligible AP and Academic Dual Credit shall be considered Advanced courses. Eligible Pre-AP and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit courses shall be considered Honors courses. All other eligible courses shall be considered Regular courses. Semester grades earned in eligible courses will be calculated with a weighted numerical grade average as follows: Advanced=plus 12 points; Honors= plus 8 points; Regular=plus 2 points. Hispanic: 70.42% White: 28.13% African American: <1% Other: <1% Plan to attend 4-yr college or university: 37% Plan to attend 2-yr college: 37% Plan to join the military or attend trade/technical school: 8% CEEB and ACT code: 445570 SCHOOL FACTS: Public, four year, 9-12, diverse curriculum including college preparatory, general, career & technology and special education. Accredited by the Texas Education Agency New Total Enrollment: 967 School Year: two s; six grading periods Graduates of the Class of 2016: 228 School Day: 8 periods, 50 minute classes PLEASANTON ISD AT A GLANCE: Pleasanton ISD covers roughly 443 square miles and serves approximately 3,400 students in grades ECH, PK and K-12. PISD offers programs in the areas of gifted/talented, Title I federal and state compensatory education, special education, career and technology education, English as a Second Language programs, safe and drug-free school programming, band, choir, UIL athletics, and UIL academic programs. PISD also serves as fiscal agent for the Atascosa-McMullen Special Education Cooperative. CURRICULUM: Pleasanton High School has designed programs to meet the needs of students at all levels: AP, Pre-AP, and regular. Courses that carry the title AP follow the College Board s Advanced Placement curriculum. Currently Dual Credit enrollment courses are offered through Coastal Bend College and potentially Alamo Colleges for the following academic courses: English III, English IV, Government, Economics, US History, College Algebra and some CTE courses.
2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS-BASED ON YEAR OF 9 TH GRADE ENTRY Students Entering 9 th Grade School Year 2014 and Thereafter Graduation Requirements Courses Credits for Foundation + Endorsement Credits for Distinguished Level English 4 4 Mathematics 4 4 Science 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 Language Other Than English 2 2 Fine Art 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 Speech/Professional Communication 0.5 0.5 Technology 1 1 Endorsement Courses and Electives 4.5 4.5 Total Credits Required 26 26 3. GRADUATION GUIDELINES a. END OF COURSE EXAM REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the 26 credits required for graduation, ALL students are required to: Satisfactorily pass the State required End of Course Exams to graduate. All athletes pursuing College Athletics must refer to NCAA Guidelines for course requirements: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/core-courses. These students should also meet with their high school counselor before the beginning of their 12 th grade year to ensure they enroll in the proper courses per NCAA rules. b. EARNING DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT: For 9 th graders of the Class of 2014, or after, graduating under HB5 Requirements may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: a total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II a total of four 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 when graduating under HB5 Requirements. c. GRADUATION NOTE: A seal denoting the student s graduation program completion is affixed to his/her transcript upon completion of the senior year.
d. GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS: Students are classified into a grade level at the beginning of the school year as follows: Grade Classification Credits 9 th Grade 0 5.5 10 th Grade 6 12.5 11 th Grade 13 18.5 12 th Grade 19 + 4. EXPLANATION OF COURSE OFFERINGS AT PLEASANTON HIGH SCHOOL a. TYPES OF COURSES: i. Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP): Pre-AP courses are academically advanced courses designed to challenge motivated students to understand rigorous content. These courses are designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses (explained below). While the courses are rigorous, they are not taught at the college level. Please talk to your child in regards to choosing Pre-AP courses that are an appropriate academic fit based on their individual strengths. The state number indicated in the course description catalog will end with a Q if the course is taught at the Pre-AP level. This indicator also means that due to the rigor of the course, there will be additional GPA ranking points assigned to the course. See Grade Point Average/Weighting Policy under School Profile. ii. Advanced Placement (AP): Advanced Placement courses are extremely rigorous as they are college level courses which follow a college curriculum approved by the College Board. Students taking these courses should plan on preparing for and performing well on the AP test offered in the Spring. Students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on one or more of these tests may gain some college credit. Students should consult specific colleges or universities for scores and tests they will accept for credit. The state number indicated in the course description catalog will begin with an A and end with a P if the course is taught at the AP level. This indicator also means that due to the rigor of the course, there will be additional GPA ranking points assigned to the course. See Grade Point Average/Weighting Policy under School Profile. iii. Pre-AP and AP Entrance Guidelines: Pre-AP and AP courses are open to any student wishing to enroll. To assist with placement decisions, entrance guidelines have been developed to provide a profile of students who typically experience success in Pre-AP and AP courses:
Academic Profile: Successful completion of prerequisite coursework o o Grade of 90 or more in an academic class Grade of 80 or more in a Pre-AP class Recommendation(s) Scores that show Advanced Academic Performance on the most recent STAAR in the content area related to the course being considered Personal Profile: Reading on or above grade level Strong study skills and sufficient self-motivation to persevere when faced with challenging material or a more rapid pace of instruction Proficient oral and written communications skills Self-discipline to plan, organize, and carry through tasks to completion Interest and self-directedness in the course Pre-AP and AP courses require a substantial amount of work outside of class for successful completion of the courses. Students should carefully evaluate the time commitments and priorities of extracurricular and community activities as they consider the number of Pre- AP and AP courses for their schedules. iv. Dual Credit Academic and Dual Credit Career and Technical Education: Students may earn both high school and college credit (dual credit). Courses are offered at Pleasanton High School, Coastal Bend College and potentially at Alamo Colleges. Some courses will be taken in an online format. Please visit your high school counselor for a list of available dual credit courses and what college and format they are available in as courses are routinely updated. There are registration fees and other possible expenses for dual credit courses. Consult the counseling office for help with these expenses. Pleasanton High School currently offers both Academic and Career and Technical Education dual credit courses. Some dual credit courses are awarded additional GPA ranking points. See Grade Point Average/Weighting Policy under School Profile. Students must meet College Ready status to be eligible to enroll in most dual credit courses. Please consult with your counselor for more details regarding becoming College Ready. b. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE): CTE courses provide students with the academic and technical skills to compete in the global workforce and/or to continue their education at the post-secondary level after graduation. Students are offered a variety of courses through a comprehensive study of the career concentrations identified and approved by Texas Education Agency. Career concentrations are designed to follow a coherent sequence of courses in a graduation plan.
Clusters: Every CTE course falls into one of 16 career clusters. PHS supports 10 clusters. A career cluster identifies the knowledge and skills needed to follow a pathway toward career goals and provide a context for exploring the many occupational options available. PHS currently offers courses in the following career clusters: o Animal Science o Ag Mechanics & Construction Trades o Horticulture o Business Information Technology o Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication o Culinary Arts o Health Science o Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security o Cosmetology o Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathways: Within these clusters, a student may follow a pathway that corresponds to a collection of courses in a sequence and training opportunities to prepare for a given career. Students are encouraged to pursue courses in a coherent sequence to fully experience the depth of an area of study. The pages ahead will contain suggested course sequences. Curriculum: The CTE curriculum gives students the practical experience they need to succeed through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work, and on-the-job training. CTE instructors collaborate with other departments to design, implement, and assess core and career-program offerings. Basic and advanced academic classes are integrated with technical skills courses to allow students to identify possible career options and to give them the transferable skills and knowledge they need to succeed. CTE is an essential component of the total educational program at Pleasanton ISD. CTE is provided in a variety of settings and levels including middle school career exploration, secondary programs, post-secondary certificates and degrees, and training for employees in the workplace. Principle Courses: Allow students, through activity-centered lessons, to utilize technology, develop beginning skills, and explore careers. These courses provide information regarding additional courses and training related to each student's career field of interest. Dual Credit & Certificate Plans: Allow students to achieve college credit or technical certificate by taking the necessary CTE dual credit and/or articulated courses laid out in a four-year high school plan through the local community college.
Industry Certifications: Provide statewide and nationwide competency-based student assessments recommended by our industry partners to certify a student s particular industry skills that are measured by core standards and competencies needed to be successful in the workforce. Work-Based Learning TAC Chapter 27: Gives students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of classroom learning to include the community. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, work-based learning creates relevance for students. 21 st Century: Career and Technical Education not only jump starts students' careers by preparing them for jobs while still in high school, CTE fosters confidence and selfassurance for their future endeavors. CTE continually develops the professional and technical competencies designed to meet the challenges of the 21 st Century providing our students with a lifetime of opportunity. c. POTENTIAL COURSE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS: Schedule Changes: Schedule changes will not be permitted unless deemed necessary for graduation requirements and/or approved by a Counselor and High School Principal through a scheduled meeting or in writing. Changes may be made if practical and suitable for the school s master schedule. Course Availability: Elective courses are available based on scheduling requirements, student interests and requests, availability of class space, and staffing. Some Elective/CTE courses are available every other year to maximize course offerings. 5. PHS PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND UPDATED HB5 ENDORSEMENT PLAN Pleasanton High School is focused on post graduate preparation providing our students a diverse, rigorous, academic foundation that includes an appreciation for innovation, creativity, fine arts, healthy lifestyles and an understanding of 21 st century skills. Our students receive a quality academic foundation that meets required education standards, as well as opportunities to explore and experience areas of interests that will support college and career goals. The Foundation core courses include Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Technology, Foreign Language and Physical Education.
Core Courses Electives PHS Program of Study Advanced Courses Endorsement Courses PHS core, electives, and advanced courses within Endorsement Course Programs form PHS PROGRAMS OF STUDY and provide each student with a sequence of courses leading to an in depth study in the students areas of interest. Each Program of Study consists of a foundation core of study, a career exploration emphasis and a focus on post-secondary opportunities. These Programs of Study build upon the foundation core courses and make up the comprehensive academic program at the secondary level at Pleasanton High School. UPDATED HB5 ENDORSEMENT PLAN: IN 2013 THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE UPDATED THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL THE FALL OF 2014. EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A GRADUATION PLAN WITH 26 TOTAL CREDITS, AS WELL AS, CHOOSE AND FOLLOW AN ENDORSEMENT. THIS GRADUATION PLAN WILL ASSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WITH APPROPRIATE AND RIGOROUS FOUNDATION COURSES ALIGNED TO ENDORSEMENT AREAS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION. THE ENDORSEMENT AREAS, LIKE PROGRAMS OF STUDY, HELP THE STUDENT FOCUS ON AN AREA OF INTEREST AND LEAD TO AN INDEPTH STUDY OF THAT AREA PROVIDING FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER.
HB5 ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS: A. Arts & Humanities: Under this endorsement a student may focus on an advanced study of Art, Music, Theater, English Literature and Writing, Foreign Languages, Sociology, Psychology, Government, and Economics. B. Business & Industry: Under this endorsement a student may focus on an advanced study of Business Information Technology, Arts, A/V Technology and Communication, including Computer and Web Technology, Digital Media, Audio Video Production, Commercial Photography, Journalism, Horticulture, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics and Construction Trades, Career Preparation and Culinary Arts. C. Public Service: Under this endorsement a student may focus on an advanced study of Public Service, ROTC, Health Science, Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Criminal Justice) and Cosmetology. D. STEM: Under this endorsement a student may focus on an advanced study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. E. MULTIDISCIPLINARY: ENCOMPASSES A COMBINATION OF SEVERAL ENDORSEMENT AREAS. Each PHS PROGRAM OF STUDY falls under the umbrella of the HB5 ENDORSEMENTS. Further explanation/example is found on the Pleasanton High School Endorsement Pathways chart and Endorsement Options chart on the following pages.
Pleasanton High School Endorsement Pathways Social Studies 5 credits needed. A R T S a n d H U M A N IT IE S World Geography Regular or Pre- AP World History Regular or Pre- AP U.S. History Regular, AP or DC Government/ Economics Regular, AP or DC Psychology & Sociology Language Other Than English 4 Levels of the Same Language Spanish 1 Regular or Pre-AP Spanish 2 Regular or Pre-AP Spanish 3 Regular or Pre-AP Spanish 4 AP An endorsement in Fine Art can be made up of a four credits taken in order by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts. Fine Arts 1-4 Credits Art 1 Art 2 Drawing Regular or Pre- AP or Art 2 Sculpture Art 3 Painting Regular or Pre- AP or Art 3 Advanced Sculpture Art 4 Painting or 2-D Design Portfolio AP or Drawing Portfolio AP Music 1-4 Credits Band 1, Jazz Band 1, Choir 1, Music Theory or Music Appreciation Band 2, Jazz Band 2, Choir 2, Music Theory or Music Appreciation Band 3, Jazz Band 3, Choir 3, Music Theory AP or Music Appreciation 2 Band 4, Jazz Band 4, Choir 4, Music Theory AP or Music Appreciation 2 Theatre 1-4 Credits Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Theatre 3 Theatre 4
. BUSINESS and INDUSTRY Course boxes with dark outline contain advanced courses Animal Science Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Ag, Food, & Nat Res Wildlife, Wildlife, Fish and Fish, Ecology Mgt Advanced Animal Science Practicum in Ag, Food & Natural Resources 2 credits Ag Mechanics and Construction Trades - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Ag, Food, & Nat Res Agriculture Mechanics & Metal or Principles or Principles of of Construction Construction Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrication Practicum in Ag, Food, & Natural Resources 2 credits Horticulture - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Ag, Food, & Nat Res Floral Design or Greenhouse Operation and Production Greenhouse Floral Design Operation or Greenhouse and Production Operation or and Floral Production Design Practicum in Ag, Food, & Natural Resources 2 credits
BUSINESS and INDUSTRY C o n tin u e d Business Information Technology - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Information Technology Digital Media or Web Tech Digital Media or Web Tech Project Based Research or Financial Math Arts Audio/Video Technology and Communications - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Information Technology Audio Video Production Audio Video Production 2 or 2 Commercial or Photography Commercial Photography Commercial Photography or Audio Video Production 2 Culinary Arts - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Introduction to Culinary Arts Food Science or Advanced Culinary Arts (2 credits) Advanced Culinary Arts (2 credits) or Food Science Journalism - Journalism freshman year followed by 3 years of same journalism course. Journalism Journalism Newspaper Advanced 1 Journalism: Newspar Newspaper 2 Newspaper 3 Yearbook Advanced 1 Journalism: Yearook Yearbook 2 Yearbook 3
Public Service Health Science - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Health Science Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Health Science Theory & Clinical (2 credit class) Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology, Health Science Theory & Clinical (2 credit class) Practicum in Health Science (2 credit class) **CNA Certification Practicum in Health Science (2 credit class) **CNA Certification Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security - Complete 4 credits with at least two from the same career cluster and in sequence, the last being an Advanced Course. Principles of Law, Pub Safety, Corrections and Security Law Enforcement 1 Law Enforcement 2 Forensic Science Cosmetology -- Students interested in cosmetology should complete enough of their required courses during their 9th and 10 grade years to have at least 3 class periods available their 11th and 12th grade year for cosmetology. Cosemetology classes are held at Coastal Bend College. Principles of Infomation Technology Professional Communication/ Interpersonl Studies Cosmetology 1 2 credit course takes 3 class periods Cosmetology 2 2 credit course takes 3 class periods ROTC Four courses in Reserve Officer Training Corps ROTC1 ROTC 2 ROTC 3 ROTC 4 STEM
ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS A. Arts and Humanities B. Business and Industry A STUDENT MAY EARN AN ENDORSEMENT BY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING: a total of 4 credits in Mathematics a total of 4 credits in Science 2 additional Elective credits Curriculum requirements for the Endorsement (below) A coherent sequence of courses selected from one of the following: 5 Social Studies Credits, OR 4 levels of the same language in Languages Other Than English (Spanish), OR 4 credits in a coherent sequence in the Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theater) A coherent sequence or series of courses from one of the following: 4 or more credits that consists of at least 2 courses in the same Career Cluster and at least 1 advanced CTE course that is the third or higher course in a sequence of CTE courses with a final course from Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, Audio/Video, Technology & Communications; Business Management & Administration; Finance; Hospitality & Tourism; Information Technology Career Clusters, OR 4 English electives by selecting 3 Levels in Advanced Journalism: Newspaper 1, 2, 3, or Yearbook 1, 2,3 C. Public Service A coherent sequence or series of courses selected from one of the following: 4 or more credits that consists of at least 2 courses in the same Career Cluster and at least 1 advanced CTE course that is the third or higher course in a sequence of CTE courses with a final course from the Health Science or Human Services Career Cluster, OR 4 levels of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) E. Multidisciplinary Studies Earning Distinguished Level of Achievement Earning Performance Acknowledgements D. STEM A coherent sequence or series of courses selected form one of the following: A total of 5 credits in Mathematics by successfully completing Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional Mathematics courses of which Algebra II is a prerequisite, OR A total of 5 credits in Science by successfully completing Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 2 additional Science courses, OR Completing Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and a coherent sequence courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least 2 courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course that is the third or higher course in a sequence with the final course from the STEM CTE Career Cluster. A coherent sequence or series of courses selected form one of the following: 4 Advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation form within one endorsement area among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence, OR 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics, OR 4 credits in AP, Dual Credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English, or Fine Arts Total Credits with endorsement 26 A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing foundation credit requirements and: A total of 4 credits in Mathematics, which must include a credit in Algebra II A total of 4 credits in Science Completion of curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE in the following areas: in a dual credit course, OR in bilingualism and biliteracy, OR on a AP test, OR on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT for earning a complete nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
6. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS College and Career Readiness is the umbrella under which education and workforce policies and programs come together to prepare students for post graduate success. College and Career Readiness Standards were developed and adopted by Texas in 2008 and are part of the blueprint for a re-envisioned federal role in education through the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). College ready means being prepared for any postsecondary education or training experience, including study at two and four year institutions leading to a postsecondary credential (i.e. a certificate, license, Associates or Bachelor s degree). Being ready for college means that a high school graduate has the English and Mathematics knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in entrylevel, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework. Career ready in today s economy is not just obtaining a job. A career provides a family-sustaining wage and pathways to advancement and requires postsecondary training or education. A job may be obtained with only a high school diploma, but offers no guarantee of advancement or mobility. Being ready for a career means that a high school graduate has the English and Mathematics knowledge and skills needed to qualify for and succeed in the postsecondary job training and/or education necessary for their chosen career (i.e. technical/ vocational program, community college, apprenticeship or significant on-the-job training). Pleasanton ISD is focused on a unified agenda of college and career readiness for our students by providing high quality, early education and strong, foundational standards at the elementary levels followed by rigorous academic, elective and career and technical education programs, and college completion goals at our secondary levels. 7. POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION Our goal is to provide students with every advantage to experience post-secondary opportunities while still in high school. With the Programs of Study, opportunities are available to offer students additional real world experience. Certifications, Licenses: Within Career and Technical Education courses, students have the opportunity to work towards and receive statewide and nationwide Industry Certifications and Licenses. Dual Credit: PHS offers students the opportunities to achieve college credit or technical certificates through dual credit and articulated courses through the local community colleges.
Career Preparation: Career Preparation is a work program for Juniors and Senior at PHS that wish to learn successful employability traits in class as they put them into practice at their part-time job. In this work program, students 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 address real-world applications of emerging technologies. Students earn course credit for their performance on in-class curriculum as well as from their supervising evaluations in their job. Mentorship, Job Shadowing, Internships and Site Visits: Within Career and Technical Education courses, students have the opportunity to participate in several real world experiences including Mentorship, Job Shadowing, Internships and Site Visits. Job Shadowing allows students to select their career of choice and spend time with someone in that field. Internships are meant to replace specific in course projects with business projects coordinated with the teacher and business professional. Site Visits allow large groups of students to experience a day-in-the-life of a professional in a career field. For more information, students should contact their teacher. District Expectations: PHS requires every student develop and report post graduate plans. Every student is provided individual counseling to assist with developing college and career goals. Every Senior is required to receive training on completing the FAFSA and submitting an application to at least one college. 8. FOUR-YEAR PLANNING Students will be guided through the process of learning about themselves, figuring out college and career plans and reflecting on their career goals. Assessments/Interest Profiler: Assessment tools to help your student identify his or her career interests, skills, abilities and learning styles; Career Profiles/Career Finder: Thorough and up-to-date information about hundreds of different occupations, including direct links between careers and related college programs; Practice Interviews: Interviews with real people in each occupation, which add depth and realism to career profiles; Employment Guide: Advice for all stages of the job search process, including developing a job search plan, networking, writing resumes and cover letters and preparing for interviews; College and Financial Aid Information: Comprehensive college and financial aid information, along with a number of useful search tools to help your student find the right college and the right scholarships; Electronic Career Portfolio: Allows your student to bookmark career and school interests, maintain career and life goals, store assessment results and more; College & Career Plan: An online portfolio where your student can develop and reflect on his or her academic, personal, and career exploration activities, and make plans for the future; Resume Builder: Integrated with the My Plan tool to help your student create, format, and print professional-looking resumes quickly and easily.
9. CREATING YOUR PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN (PGP) WITH ENDORSEMENT Each student is required to complete a Personal Graduation Plan, as well as, choose and follow an Endorsement. D e v e l o p i n g and following a Personal Graduation Plan, or 4-year plan, will assure that you are on track for graduation and prepared for post-graduate opportunities. This is a tentative plan to help give you, your parents, and your school direction as you progress through high school. As you fill in your plan, remember that this plan should be revisited as needed to ensure your educational success throughout your four years in high school. Plan carefully and select academic courses and electives that will support your interests, career goals, and post-high school plans. CREATING YOUR PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN (PGP): Use the Personal Graduation Plan Worksheet on the next page to create your PGP 1. Print your name, ID#, and graduation year. 2. On the second line write today s date unless you are updating this plan and in that case indicate today s date in the space provided for Date Amended. 3. Fill in the bubble next to the endorsement you choose and circle the pathway under that endorsement you want to follow. 4. Select the Post-Graduation Path you believe you will follow after high school. 5. Fill in the bubbles next to any of the tests in Box 3 that you plan to take. 6. Select the type of high school graduation plan you plan to pursue: Distinguished or Foundation with Endorsements 7. Boxes 5-7 are information about Graduation Requirements and ways you can earn performance acknowledgments. 8. Fill in the High School courses you plan to take, have already completed, and those you are taking now. 9. Refer to the graduation requirements chart and enter in all remaining required courses needed for your graduation plan. Use the course information at the end of this packet to enter in which endorsement courses you plan to pursue in the upcoming years in the highlighted slots ensuring that 2 of the CTE courses are in a coherent sequence. If unsure, refer to the Suggested Coherent Sequences to align your choices. 10. Sign and date at the bottom. 11. Have your parent sign and date the form at the bottom. Give the plan to your counselor or other person designated by your counselor. You may change the Endorsement you want to follow after you and parent or guardian meet with a counselor, but it is required to complete a Personal Graduation Plan to have on file including a Suggested Coherent Sequences and the Graduation/Endorsement. You may use this form and or one online as instructed by your counselors.
Pleasanton High School Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Plan with Endorsement Name ID # Expected Graduation Date Date Initiated Date(s) Amended 1. Endorsement Selection Arts & Humanities Social Studies Language Other than English Fine Arts Music (Band or Choir) Theater Arts Business & Industry Animal Science Ag Mechanics & Construction Trades Horticulture Business Information Technology Arts, Audio/video Technology & Communications Advanced Journalism Culinary Arts Public Services JROTC Health Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cosmetology STEM Advanced Math Advanced Science Engineering Multidisciplinary 2. Post Graduate Plans Two Year College Technical School Four Year College Employment Military 3. Plans for the Future Testing PSAT SAT ACT TSI Financial Aid FAFSA Scholarships College Prep Courses Math Reading 4. Graduation Plan Foundation + Endorsement Foundation+ Endorsement & Distinguished (Required for top 10%) 5. Graduation Requirements Discipline Foundation+ Endorsement Foundation + Endorsement & Distinguished English 4 4 Mathematics 4 4 Science 4 4 Social Studies (World Geography, World History, U.S. History, U. S. Government, Economics) 4 4 Foreign Language 2 2 Fine Art 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 Speech/Professional Communication 0.5 0.5 Interpersonal Studies 0.5 0.5 Technology Course 1 1 Endorsement Courses 4 4 Total Credits for Graduation 26 26 Top 10% Students Distinguished Algebra 2 Credit Automatic Admissions to Public Texas 4 year University 6. STAAR End of Course Exams English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History 7. Performance Acknowledgments Dual Credit Courses AP Test PSAT, SAT or ACT Test Certificate or License Bilingual Bi-Literacy **Fill in an Endorsement Course for every school year. These may be changed after a meeting with a parent/guardian and counselor in later years, but it must be complete when turned in before entering 9 th grade. **Speech, PE, Fine Arts and Technology can be moved to different years if necessary, but recommended that students complete these as early as possible. 9 th Grade Credit 10 th Grade Credit 11 th Grade Credit 12 th Grade 1 English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Credit 2 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Adv Math 3 Biology 1 Chemistry Physics Adv Science 4 World Geography World History US History Government/Economics 5 Technology Course Speech & Interpersonal Studies 6 PE/Athletics/JROTC 7 Spanish or Fine Art Spanish or Fine Art Spanish, Fine Art or Elective **8 Endorsement Course Endorsement Course Endorsement Course Endorsement Course Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits Student Signature Parent Signature Date Amended-Student Signature Parent Signature Date
10. PHS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2017-2018 Course Description Course No. State No. YR or SEM Credit Grade Pre-Requisite Required English Language Arts English 1 1801 03220100 1 year course 1 credit 9 This foundation course for 9th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including STAAR, PSAT, SAT and ACT). English 1 Pre-AP 1811 03220100-Q 1 year course 1 credit 9 This advanced course for 9th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement course and test offered at the senior level. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including STAAR, PSAT, SAT and ACT). English 2 1802 03220200 1 year course 1 credit 10 English 1 This foundation course for 10th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including STAAR, PSAT, SAT and ACT). English 2 Pre-AP 1812 03220200-Q 1 year course 1 credit 10 English 1 This advanced course for 10th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement course and test offered at the senior level. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social, academic (including STAAR, PSAT, SAT, and ACT) and creative collaborative situations. English 3 1803 03220300 1 year course 1 credit 11 English 1, English 2 This foundation course for 11th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including STAAR, PSAT, SAT and ACT).. English 3 Pre-AP 1813 03220300-Q 1 year course 1 credit 11 English 1, English 2 This advanced course for 11th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement course and test offered at the senior level. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including PSAT, SAT and ACT). English 4 1804 03220400 1 year course 1 credit 12 English 1, English 2, English 3 This foundation course for 12th grade students provides instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills including reading/literary study, writing, inquiry and research, listening and speaking. Students are provided instruction designed for communication and thinking skills essential for success in social and academic situations (including SAT and ACT). English 4 AP 1814 A3220200-P 1 year course 1 credit 12 English 1, English 2, English 3 This advanced course for 12th grade students provides instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and literature composition, and will offer students the opportunity to work toward becoming a critical reader apt in analyzing and evaluating the written word as well as preparing students for the College Board Advanced Placement test. Specialized study of an author, of movements in literary history, of literary techniques, of approaches to criticism or of styles in writing will culminate through student writing. Several novels and plays will be read. College credit is available to students who receive a qualifying score on the AP test given in May. Activities and projects are designed to teach students to time manage and be successful in the college classroom. College Prep English 1884 CP110100 1 year course 1 credit 12 This college preparatory course is designed for senior students who have passed English II EOC, but have not yet met ELA college-ready criteria. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may enter an entry-level college credit bearing English course at partnering institutions without remediation. English IV College Prep includes extensive composition and language practice, with a focus on expository and persuasive writing, as well as inquiry and research. Mathematics Met Standard on English I and II STAAR Algebra 1 2801 03100500 1 year course 1 credit 9 Grade 8 Math or equivalent In this course, students use functions to represent and model problem situations. They analyze and interpret relationships and use symbols in a variety of ways to describe those relationships. Students learn to use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to solve meaningful problems. Topics include foundation of functions, linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Page 1 of 17
Course Description Course No. State No. YR or SEM Credit Grade Pre-Requisite Required Algebra 1 Pre-AP 2811 03100500-Q 1 year course 1 credit 9 Grade 8 Math or equivalent This course extends and deepens the topics of the regular course through real-world and technology applications and utilizes Pre-Ap instructional strategies. A variety of problems will be used to challenge the advanced mathematics student. Students use functions to represent and model problem situations. They analyze and interpret relationships and use symbols in a variety of ways to describe those relationships. Students learn to use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to solve meaningful problems. Topics include foundation of functions, linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Geometry 2803 03100700 1 year course 1 credit 9-10 Algebra 1 In this course, students will study properties and relationships having to do with size, shape, location, direction, and orientation of figures. Students will solve meaningful problems using geometric ideas, relationships, and properties. The techniques and skills used in Algebra 1 are integrated throughout the course in order to reinforce skills previously learned and to enhance the study of geometry as part of a mathematical sequence. Topics include plane, coordinate, and transformational geometry as well as reasoning, justification, and proof. Geometry Pre-AP 2813 03100700-Q 1 year course 1 credit 9-10 Algebra 1 This course extends and deepens the topics of the regular course through real-world and technology applications and utilizes Pre-Ap instructional strategies which are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement course and test offered at the senior level. A variety of problems will be used to challenge the advanced mathematics student. Students will study properties and relationships having to do with size, shape, location, direction, and orientation of figures. Students will solve meaningful problems using geometric ideas, relationships, and properties. The techniques and skills used in Algebra 1 are integrated throughout the course in order to reinforce skills previously learned and to enhance the study of geometry as part of a mathematical sequence. Topics include plane, coordinate, and transformational geometry as well as reasoning, justification, and proof. Math Models 2821 03102400 1 year course 1 credit 11-12 Algebra 1 This course continues to build on Algebra 1 foundations as students use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure. In this course students learn to use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design, and science. This course satisfies math requirements for the Minimum and Recommended graduation plans. This course is not available for students who have successfully completed Algebra 2. Algebra 2 2802 03100600 1 year course 1 credit 10-11 Algebra 1 In this course, students study algebraic concepts and the relationships among them to better understand the structure of algebra. Students in Algebra II learn that equations and functions are algebraic tools that can be used to represent geometric curves and figures, and they perceive the connections between algebra and geometry to use the tools of one to help solve problems in the other. Topics include linear, quadratic, nth root, absolute value, cubic, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and sequences and series. Algebra 2 Pre-AP 2812 03100600-Q 1 year course 1 credit 10-11 Algebra 1 This course extends and deepens the topics of the regular course through real-world and technology applications and utilizes Pre-AP instructional strategies which are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement course and test offered at the senior level. Students study algebraic concepts and the relationships among them to better understand the structure of algebra. Students in Algebra II learn that equations and functions are algebraic tools that can be used to represent geometric curves and figures, and they perceive the connections between algebra and geometry to use the tools of one to help solve problems in the other. Topics include linear, quadratic, square root, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and sequences and series. Pre-Calculus 2805 03101100 1 year course 1 credit 11-12 Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 This course builds upon and extends the topics covered in Algebra II and Geometry. This course approaches topics from a functional point of view and is designed to strengthen and enhance conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning skills used when modeling and solving mathematical and realworld problems. Students will work with functions and their multiple representations, and will deepen their mathematical understanding and fluency of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use technology to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide defined reasoning in solving problems. Pre-Calculus Pre-AP 2814 03101100-Q 1 year course 1 credit 11-12 Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 This course builds upon and extends the topics covered in Pre-Calculus. This course approaches topics from a functional point of view and is designed to strengthen and enhance conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning skills used when modeling and solving mathematical and real-world problems. Students will work with functions and their multiple representations, and will deepen their mathematical understanding and fluency of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use technology to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide defined reasoning in solving problems. Calculus AB AP 2815 A3100101-P 1 year course 1 credit 11-12 Pre-Calculus This course extends and deepens the topics of the Pre-Calculus course through real-world and technology applications and utilizes instructional strategies which are designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement test taken in May. This course includes functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of differential calculus, antidifferentiation, definite integrals, application of integration to geometry, further applications of the integration, and differential equations. Students will work with the TI-Nspire. College credit is available to students who receive a qualifying score on the AP test given in May. Page 2 of 17