Join us for a
Four Year Planning Seminar
in the DHS Lecture Hall
Monday, March 30th
6:30pm – 7:30pm
followed by a Q & A Session
& IB Breakout Session
RSVP REQUESTED—
Contact: Ellen DiMarco at 940-369-2254
Principal: Darrell Muncy 940-369-2001
Associate Principal: Gwen Perkins ext. 2003
Receptionist/Secretary: Holly Stratton ext. 2000
COUNSELORS / Assistant PRINCIPALS 2008-2009
A-E: Molly Tait / 504 ext. 2019
Asst. Prin.: Aaron Frederick (Special Ed) ext. 2005
*F-L: Christopher Lydia /Dual Credit ext. 2012
Asst. Prin.: Howard Palmer (textbooks) ext. 2004
*M-R: Dottie McEuin /ESL ext. 2018
Asst. Prin.: Bill Miegel (504) ext. 2100
*S-Z: Dr. Doretha Hudspeth/Lead Counselor/Early Grad ext. 2017
Asst. Prin.: Donna Lawyer (Dean of Girls) ext. 2007
Career Counselor: Kimberly Keith ext. 2020
Registrar: Kelly Delong ext. 2018 Secretary: Dawn Pryor ext. 2011
I B Coordinator: Dr. Lynn Singletary ext. 2238
Testing Coordinator: Sherry Weatherly ext. 2161
Student Assistance Counselor: Kati Willis ext. 2180
Communities In School Counselor (CIS): Stephanie Sutton ext. 2080
Attendance: Kathy Cadenhead ext. 2010 // Truancy: Jo Thomas ext. 2015
Instructional Principal: Renee Koontz (Credit Retrieval due to attendance) ext. 2023
Secretary to Lawyer & Miegel: Veronica Rodriquez ext. 2030 (English & Spanish)
Secretary to Fredrick & Palmer: Irene Thomaschek ext. 2014 (English & Spanish)
DHS Counselors
Doretha Hudspeth
Alpha S-Z
Dottie McEuin
Alpha M-R
Chris Lydia
Alpha F-L
Molly Tait
Alpha A-E
Kimberly Keith
Career Counselor
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9
Per
4
1
2
X
(PAP)
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
Algebra 1
or_________
(PAP)
4
3
4
(PAP)
Chemistry
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
English 2
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(PAP) or (AP)
World
History
(AP)
U.S.
History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Geometry
or__________
Math Models,
(PAP) Algebra 2,
or_________
4th Math
__________
Physics
4th Science
__________
(PAP)
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
(PAP)
1 2
5
6
7
8
Summer ____________ Summer ____________ Summer _____________
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Pe
Grade 9
r
1
4
(PAP)
1 2
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
2
X
Algebra 1
or_________
(PAP)
3
Grade 10
(PAP)
English 2
(PAP) or (AP)
(PAP)
Chemistry
1
2
Geometry
or__________
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
Grade 12
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(AP)
U.S. History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Math Models,
(PAP) Algebra 2,
or_________
(PAP)
Physics
1 2
Algebra 2,
(PAP) PreCalculus,
or __________
4th Science
___________
5
World
Language 1
6
FINE ART
7
Grade 11
World History
4
4
1 2
World
Language 2
Technology
Application
(PAP)
World (if DAP)
Language 3
(PAP)
Health (or Waiver)/
Comm. App. (Speech)
8
P.E. or Waiver/P.E. or Waiver
P.E. or Waiver
Summer ____________Summer ____________ Summer ____________
Credits for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE 1-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Application (TC) 1.0 Credit
♦2 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalog for what counts as a World Language, Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Pe
Grade 9
r
1
4
X
4
(PAP)
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
2
1
2
3
3
4
Algebra 1
Algebra 1
(PAP) Geometry
(PAP)
(PAP)
PreCalculus
4
(PAP)
5
6
7
8
Chemistry
World
Language 1
(PAP)
FINE ART
Health/(Speech)
Comm. App.
P.E. or Waiver/P.E. or Waiver
1 2
Grade 10
(PAP)
1 2
English 2
(PAP) or (AP)
Grade 11
1
2
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(AP)
U.S. History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
World History
Geometry
(PAP) Geometry
(PAP) Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB or
AP Calculus BC or
AP Statistics
(PAP)
Biology
World
Language 2
(PAP)
Grade 12
Math Models
(PAP)
Algebra 2
(PAP)
PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB or
AP Calculus BC or
AP Statistics
(PAP)
1 2
Algebra 2
(PAP)PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB or
AP Calculus BC or
AP Statistics
Physics
World (if DAP)
Language 3
(AP)
Technology
Application Other optional Maths include:
Algebra 3 (college prep class)&
AMDM (Advanced Mathematical Decision Making)
P.E. or Waiver
Credits for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE 1-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Application (TC) 1.0 Credit
♦2 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalog for what counts as a World Language, Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Pe
Grade 9
r
1
4
(PAP)
1 2
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
2
X
Algebra 1
or
(PAP)Geometry
(PAP)
3
4
4
5
6
7
(PAP)
Chemistry
Grade 10
(PAP)
English 2
(PAP) or (AP)
1 2
Grade 11
(AP)
(AP)
English 3
U.S. History
1
2
Grade 12
(AP)
(AP)
World History
Geometry
or
(PAP) Algebra 2
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
FINE ART
Health/ (Speech)
Comm. App.
Technology
Application
Math Models or
(PAP) Algebra 2 or
(PAP) PreCalculus
1 2
English 4
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Algebra 2
(PAP) PreCalculus
AP Calc./AP Statistics
(PAP)
AP Chemistry or
AP Biology or
AP Physics or
World (if DAP)
Aquatic Science
Language 3
Anatomy & Physiology
(AP)Environmental Science
(PAP)
Physics
We don’t know which sciences
the state will approve for the 4th
required Science yet.
8
P.E. or Waiver/P.E. or Waiver
P.E. or Waiver
Summer ____________ Summer ____________ Summer _____________
Credits for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE 1-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Application (TC) 1.0 Credit
♦2 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalog for what counts as a World Language, Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9
Per
1
4
X
2
(PAP)
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
3
Algebra 1
or_________
4
(PAP)
5
World
Language 1
(PAP)
4
Chemistry
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
English 2
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(PAP) or (AP)
World
History
(AP)
U.S.
History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Geometry
or__________
Math Models,
(PAP) Algebra 2,
or_________
4th Math
__________
Physics
4th Science
__________
(PAP)
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
World
Language 2
(PAP)
(PAP)
1 2
World (if DAP)
Language 3
(PAP)
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLAN
Must complete 3 Years of the same World Language and
7 earn 4 measures by achieving combination of the following:
6
8 •Earn
=number of
measures you
can earn in
that category.
a 4 on an IB exam
•Earn a 3 or better on an AP exam
•Earn a B (3.0) in a Tech Prep course
•Earn
a B____________
(3.0) in a Dual
Credit/Concurrent
course
Summer
Summer
____________Enrollment
Summer _____________
Credit for Acceleration
can be earnedScholar
by Credit by
Correspondence
Courses,
Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
•Earn Commended
onExam,
the PSAT
as a result
ofCharter
your score
REQUIRED•Conduct
ELECTIVES:
♦Comm.
App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit
HSTE I-1.0
original
research
or a project—under
the(or
direction
ofCredit)
mentor(s), ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
reported to the appropriate audience, judged by a panel of professional in the field.
Failed classes must be retaken! Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9
Per
1
4
X
2
(PAP)
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
3
Algebra 1
or_________
4
(PAP)
5
World
Language 1
(PAP)
4
Chemistry
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
English 2
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(PAP) or (AP)
World
History
(AP)
U.S.
History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Geometry
or__________
Math Models,
(PAP) Algebra 2,
or_________
4th Math
__________
Physics
4th Science
__________
(PAP)
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
World
Language 2
(PAP)
(PAP)
World (if DAP)
Language 3
(PAP)
World Language options are:
Latin
French
German
Spanish
6
7
1 2
AP World (optional)
Language 4
AP Spanish 5 is offered for students
who completed Spanish 1 in middle school.
AP Latin 5 is offered as an elective.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
(must be
8 fluent in Spanish and be able to read/write it)
American Sign Language
(check with
your college
to see Summer
if ASL is____________
accepted as Summer _____________
Summer
____________
Credit
for Acceleration
can be earned
by Credit byrequirements)
Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
a Foreign
Language
for admission
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9
Per
1
4
X
2
(PAP)
1 2
English 1
World
Geography
(PAP)
3
Algebra 1
or_________
4
(PAP)
5
Spanish for
Sp. Spkrs.1/2
(PAP)
4
6
Chemistry
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
English 2
(AP)
English 3
(AP)
English 4
(PAP) or (AP)
World
History
(AP)
U.S.
History
(AP)
Govt./
(AP) Econ.
Geometry
or__________
Math Models,
(PAP) Algebra 2,
or_________
4th Math
__________
Physics
4th Science
__________
(PAP)
(PAP)
(PAP)
Biology
(PAP)
1 2
Spanish for (if DAP)
Sp. Spkrs 3
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
(must be fluent in Spanish and be able to read/write it)
7
8
Students enrolled in this sequence will earn 2 years of Spanish in
1 year of school due to the speed with which the course is taught.
For students with limited room in their 4 year plan, this is ideal if they meet the requirements.
Summer ____________ Summer ____________ Summer _____________
Credit for Acceleration
can bealso
earned
by Credit
by Exam, Correspondence
Courses, Language
Charter Schools,
Summer School, & Dual Credit.
This option
allows
a student
to meet the World
requirement
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.Credit
Credit (or of
HSTE
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
for .5the
DAP in ♦Health
2 years.5 instead
3. I-1.0 Credit)
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Fine Art
Technology
Application
6
7
8
Health/
Comm App
1
2
3
4
5
(P.E. or Waiver/
P.E. or Waiver)
11
9
6
7
8
10
(P.E. or Waiver)
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Failed classes that meet requirements MUST BE RETAKEN.
HSTE 1 (1 credit) taken in grades 10-12 can be a Health Waiver
1 2
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models,
Algebra 2, or
___________
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
5
World
Language 1
6
Health/
Comm App
7
8
Fine Art
Technology
Application
1 2
Your 1 required Technology Application credit can
be earned by the following yearlong courses:
• Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) I
• Business Image Management Multimedia (BIMM)
• Technology Systems
• First 3 PLTW Engineering Classes:Intro. To Engineering Design
• Computer Applications (DHS) Principles of Engineering
Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Computer Science I & II
• AP Computer Science I & II
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
PE Waiver
Keyboarding or proficiency is required to take BCIS I.
Failed classes required for graduation MUST be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models,
Algebra 2, or
___________
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
4
X
Grade 9
5
World
Language 1
6
Wait to
Health/
Comm App take
HSTE I
7
to learn
about
the
medical
field.
Fine Art
Technology
Application
Health Science
Technology
Education I (HSTE I)
(Health Waiver)
8
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
PE Waiver
Failed classes required for graduation MUST be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
1 2
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models,
Algebra 2, or
___________
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
5
World
Language 1
6
Health/
Comm App
7
8
Fine Art
Technology
Application
ART
BAND
CHOIR
DANCE
ORCHESTRA
THEATER ARTS
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
PE Waiver
Failed classes required for graduation MUST be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
1 2
You MUST take 1 Fine Art credit to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
6
Health/
Comm. App.
Technology
Application
Art, Choir, (Fine Art)
Orchestra, Band,
or Theater Arts 1
Art, Choir, Band
Orchestra, or
2
Theater Arts
7
8
Art, Choir, Band,
Orchestra, or
3
Theater Arts
Art, Choir, Band,
Orchestra, or
Theater Arts 4
Required Electives may be moved to any blank square.
One year of either Art, Choir, Orchestra, or Theater Arts
will count as your Fine Art credit.
1 2
You MUST take 1 Fine Art credit to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
6
Health/
Technology
Application
Comm. App.
1 2
7
8
Theater Arts 1
Theater Production 1
Theater Arts 2
Theater Production 2
Theater Arts 3
Theater Production 3
Theater Arts 4
Theater Production 4
Required Electives may be moved to any blank square.
One year of Theater Arts will count as your Fine Art credit. If you want to perform in
plays, it is recommended that you are in Theater Production after school.
You MUST have 1. Fine Art and 1.5 PE credits or waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Health/
Technology
Application
6
Comm. App.
7
8
DANCE
DANCE
(Fine Art)
(P.E. Waiver/PE Waiver)
DANCE
DANCE
(P.E. Waiver)
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be moved to any blank square.
can be EITHER your Fine Art credit or
a PE Waiver earning ½ PE credit per semester.
1 2
You MUST take 1 Fine Art and 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Health/
Technology
Application
6
Comm. App.
1 2
7
Dance
Marching Band
Drill Team
Marching Band
Drill Team
Marching Band
(P.E. Waiver/Fine Art)
(P.E. Waiver/Fine Art)
(P.E. Waiver)
Drill Team
Marching Band
8
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be moved to any blank square.
Marching Band and Drill Team (Fillies) will earn ½ PE credit during FALL ONLY
and/or can earn Fine Art credit both semesters.
You MUST take 1 Fine Art and 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Health/
Technology
Application
6
Comm. App.
1 2
7
8
DANCE I
P.E. Waiver/P.E. Waiver
Drill Team
Drill Team
(P.E. Waiver/Fine Art)
(Fine Art)
Drill Team
(Fillies)
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be moved to any blank square.
Marching Band and Drill Team (Fillies) will earn ½ PE credit during FALL ONLY
and/or can earn Fine Art credit both semesters.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Health/
Technology
Application
6
Comm. App.
7
8
Cheerleading
(P.E. Waiver)
Cheerleading
(P.E. Waiver)
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
(P.E. Waiver)
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be moved to any blank square.
Cheerleading will earn ½ PE credit during FALL ONLY.
Cheerleading is NOT a FINE ART.
1 2
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Algebra 2
___________
4th Math
__________
4th Science
__________
X
4
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
if DAP
Fine Art
Technology
Application
6
7
8
1 2
Health/
Comm App
Air Force JROTC 1
(P.E. Waiver/PE Waiver)
Air Force JROTC 2
Air Force JROTC 3
Air Force JROTC 4
(P.E. Waiver)
Required Electives/ PE or Waivers may be moved to any blank square.
You may complete your required 1.5 credits of PE by taking 2 years of ROTC.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
X
4
5
6
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
Comm App/
Health
Technology
Application
7
Fine Art
8
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
Athletics
PE Waiver
Athletics
1 2
3rd Year World
Language or
if DAP
Elective
Earns NO credit
toward graduation.
Athletics
Earns NO credit
toward graduation.
Athletics
Single blocked athletics are: Tennis, Golf, Soccer & Cross Country
Required Electives/PE Waivers can be placed in any blank space.
You will complete your necessary PE requirements
by taking 1 ½ years of Athletics.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
X
4
5
6
7
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
Comm App/
Health
Technology
Application
1 2
3rd Year World
Language or
if DAP
Elective
Fine Art
8
Earns NO credit
toward graduation.
Athletics
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
Athletics
PE Waiver
Athletics
Earns NO credit
toward graduation.
Athletics
Athletics scheduled outside the school day are: Track, & Baseball in 9th grade.
Required Electives/PE Waivers can be placed in any blank space.
You will complete your necessary PE requirements by taking 1 ½ years of Athletics.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
X
4
5
6
7
8
3rd Year World
Language or
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
*Comm App/
Health
Technology
Application
Fine Art
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
Athletics
1 2
if DAP
Elective
PE Waiver
Athletics
Double blocked athletics are: Football, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Swimming, & Baseball after the 9th grade year.
Required Electives/PE Waivers can be moved to any blank space.
*Comm App/Health MAY be incorporated You will complete your necessary PE requirements
into the study hall period in Double Blocked Athletics
by taking 1 ½ years of Athletics.
beginning next year to allow more elective space.
You are required to have 26 credits to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
X
4
Grade 11
5
6
7
8
World
Language
World
Language
3rd Year World
Language or
. . .Elective
Elective
Health/
Speech
Technology
Application
Fine Art
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
PE Waiver
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
8 Credits
+
8 Credits
+
8 Credits
1 2
+
8 Credits =
32
A student who passes every class in high school will earn 32 credits, more than enough to graduate. So, if they fail a class that they
need to graduate, then they have room to reschedule that course into the following school year and retake it for credit.
You are required to have 26 credits to graduate.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
Physics
4th Science
__________
X
3
4
4
5
6
Algebra 1 or
__________
Chemistry
Biology
World
Language
World
Language
Health/
Speech
Technology
Application
8
Athletics
(no credit
toward 26)
(no credit
toward 26)
Athletics
7 Credits
7 Credits
Fine Art
Elective
Athletics-
Athletics-
Athletics-
Athletics-
(no
credit toward
26)
(no
credit toward
26)
Athletics
+
Elective
(no
credit toward
26)
7
Athletics
3rd Year World
Language or
. . .Elective
+
6 Credits
1 2
(no
credit toward
26)
+
6 Credits =
26
You have no room to fail a class and reschedule into the next year to make it up (without losing athletics). You will need to retake it
outside of the school day through alternate ways (see slide on Ways to Accelerate/Remediate) to graduate with 26 credits.
Per
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1 2
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
4
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
X
4
5
6
7
World
Language 1
Health/
Speech
Fine Art
Technology
Application
Work-Based
Career Preparation
Course 1
Work-Based
Career Preparation
Course 2
DISMISS
to work
DISMISS
to work
DISMISS
to work
DISMISS
to work
You do not have to schedule both dismisses if only one fits.
8
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
PE Waiver
Anyone wanting to take a work-based career preparation class MUST:
Career Preparation “Co-op” classes include: Agriculture,
•Be 16 years old & able to work in the US
Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing,
•Have a job by the first week of school
•Have transportation to work
Trade & Industrial and are determined by the type of job you have.
9TH GRADE CAREER & TECHNOLOGY COURSES
CAREER ACADEMY (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL)
46620
PREP- ATC (ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX) CORE
CREDIT: ½-1
If you have no idea what you want to do for your career, this course will provide an opportunity to find your career area and let you sample our upper
level CTE courses. Students will rotate every 14-16 days throughout technical program labs to gain insight into the skills/knowledge needed to
complete a personal educational pathway that encompass academic college prep requirements along with supportive electives that lead to high
demand occupations. Each area has designed a mini-lab that allows students to experience hands-on application along with a strong understanding
of the academic requirements. Students will maintain a notebook that will be used to finalize an effective personal action plan. (Excellent high school
planning course!)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
471101
Careers: Fish/Game Warden, Veterinarian, Ag Scientist/Engineer, Farmer, Forester
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD AG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CREDIT: 1/2
This is the recommended class for incoming freshman or first year agriculture students. The course addresses the broad spectrum of agriculture
science/agribusiness. Students in this class will focus on the scope of world, national, and local agriculture issues. The course includes instructional
units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal finance, and mechanized agriculture.
471112
APPLIED AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CREDIT: 1/2
This course is the follow-up course to Introduction To World Agricultural Science and Technology and is another basic course designed to enhance
the agricultural comprehension in agricultural science. The course includes soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, supervised
agricultural experience programs, and leadership.
472101
PLANT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: INTRO. TO WORLD AG. & APPLIED AG.
CREDIT: 1/2
The course is an introductory course that prepares students for careers in food and fiber production systems. It is designed to provide principles of
animal and plant production and the management of soils as related to agriculture.
472153
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: INTRO. TO WORLD AG. & APPLIED AG.
CREDIT: 1/2
This course is designed to examine areas of wildlife management, hunter safety, policies, laws and administration of wildlife management,
identification of wildlife and fish, identification of ecological concepts, state and federal policies concerning recreation, wildlife careers and leadership
related activities. Students wishing to be certified in hunter safety will be required to pay a testing fee.
472183
HOME MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT
CREDIT: 1/2
This is an exploratory course designed to prepare students to improve and maintain urban or rural homes and adjacent buildings. Skills will be
developed in the areas of identification of home tools and equipment; electrical, plumbing and concrete practices; and the repair and maintenance of
the interior/exterior of a residential structure.
472163
AGRICULTURAL METAL FABRICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: INTRO. TO WORLD AG. & APPLIED AG.
CREDIT: 1/2
The technical course develops skills and knowledge associated with metal fabrication. Students will get hands-on experience in safety and laboratory
procedures; identifying, cutting, drilling, shaping and filing metals; use of the cutting torch to heat, cut and bend metals; basic steps of arc welding, Mig
welding and plasma cutting process. Students will be required to purchase supplies for personal projects. (This is the introductory course for the
Welding I and II courses in the Applied Technology Academy at the Advanced Technology Complex.)
472131
ANIMAL SCIENCE
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: INTRO. TO WORLD AG. & APPLIED AG.
CREDIT: 1/2
This course develops the knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of domestic animals.
472142
ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE
PREREQUISITE: ANIMAL SCIENCE
CREDIT: 1/2
This course is designed to examine the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is
0910 Advanced Technology Complex Courses List
CAREER AND LIFE ENHANCEMENT
50530
DENTON SENIOR LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP (BIS)
SPRING
12
CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE
NONE
PARTNERSHIP:
DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This is an innovative course designed for seniors only. Students will develop a personal portfolio, skill competencies, resumes, and participate in activities
concerning business ethics and etiquette, time and money management, community service, and business internships. Guest speakers from the universities,
business and Denton Chamber of Commerce will provide a framework for student success.
50550
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE – S.T.E.M.
12
CREDIT: 2
PREREQUISITE
NONE – SENIORS INTERESTED IN ENTERING A UNIVERSITY
PARTNERSHIP:
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
(Possible opportunity for dual credit)
Make your university freshman year a successful one! This course is designed to provide mini-examples of coursework and tips for preparing yourself for your university freshman as well as
information on critical need degrees. A positive freshman year has been identified as “the most critical indicator” for completing a university degree. This course will include university instructors,
advisors and administrators to address your transition needs.
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
53230
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAFTING I - E-GREEN (Environmental Concept)
11-12
CREDIT: 2
53235
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAFTING II - E-GREEN (Environmental Concept)
12
CREDIT: 2
PREREQUISITE:
RECOMMENDED: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (DRAFTING)
PARTNERSHIP:
VLK ARCHITECTS & CHARTER LTD
This course is directed toward concepts and skills related to the construction, engineering, manufacturing and architectural fields. Students will learn how to read and understand a set of
residential blueprints (plans) and specifications. Students will learn how to identify blueprint symbols, as well as to locate, identify and interpret air conditioning, carpentry, electrical,
masonry and plumbing portions of a set of drawings. Emphasis will be on developing environmentally friendly designs, an emerging area within the architectural field. Students will add to
their working knowledge of the AutoCAD drafting program and develop a portfolio.
47340
47345
PREREQUISITE:
PARTNERSHIP:
BUILDING TRADES I - E-GREEN (Environmental Concept)
11-12
CREDIT: 2
BUILDING TRADES II I - E-GREEN (Environmental Concept
12
CREDIT: 2
RECOMMENDED: CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DALLAS, HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DENTON COUNTY &
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Students will learn energy-efficient processes that are developing to meet the emerging need for environmental construction skills (E-Green). This course is designed to provide job-specific
training for entry-level employment in construction related careers such as: carpenter, bricklayer/stonemason, electrician, plumber, and painter. This course has been created in
cooperation with the Homebuilder’s Association and Habitat for Humanity
ARTS, AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
56410
ADVERTISING DESIGN I (PRINT MEDIA)
11-12
CREDIT: 2
56420
ADVERTISING DESIGN II (PRINT MEDIA)
12
CREDIT: 2
PREREQUISITE:
RECOMMENDED: BUSINESS IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND MULTIMEDIA (BIMM)
PARTNERSHIP:
ADOBE CORPORATION & ALPHA GRAPHICS
Advertising Design I course is a pre-employment laboratory course with job-specific training for entry-level employment in advertising design careers. The course includes creation and design of
graphic materials for use as ornamentation, illustration, and advertising. It uses image editing and vector graphic packages as well as digital photography and includes basic principles of marketing and
entrepreneurship. Business strategies and technical knowledge needed for employment in advertising agencies are emphasized. Advertising Design II provides in-depth training in advertising,
design, illustration, image editing and photography. Students will develop a portfolio.
Certifications & Licensurers
Social
Security #
Required
Course Name
Name of Certification or Licensures
Ad Design
Adobe Certified Assoc in Photoshop (ACA-PS)
No
Adobe Certified Assoc in Flash (ACA-FL)
No
Adobe Certified Assoc in Dreamweaver (ACA-DW)
No
Ad Design & Animation & ECommerce
Ad Design & Animation & ECommerce
Architecture Drafting
Occupational Safety Health Administration
OSHA / Career Safe Certification
Auto Cad Certification - Pending
Yes
Automotive Technology
Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
No
Bio-Medical Equipment
Technology
International Society of Certified Electronics
Technicians Certification (ISCET)
No
Building Trades - E Green
National Center for Construction Education &
Research Certification (NCCER)
Yes
All Courses
Business Computer Information
Systems
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)
(BCIS ll)
Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician
Cisco Networking (level l)
(CCENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification
Cisco Networking (level ll)
(CCNA)
Computer Maintenance
CompTIA A+ Certification
Technician l
Computer Maintenance
CompTIA Server+ Certification
Technician l
No
Cost
$20.00 $55.00
$20.00 $55.00
$20.00 $55.00
provided by
ATC
$35
DC
Certification
No
No
$62.50
No
$62.50
No
$150.00
No
$120.00
Building Trades - E Green
National Center for Construction Education &
Research Certification (NCCER)
Business Computer Information
Systems
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)
(BCIS ll)
Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician
Cisco Networking (level l)
(CCENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification
Cisco Networking (level ll)
(CCNA)
Computer Maintenance
CompTIA A+ Certification
Technician l
Computer Maintenance
CompTIA Server+ Certification
Technician l
Computer Numeric Control
Master Cam Certification - Pending
(CNC)
Construction Welding
Correctional Systems &
Practices
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology (Manicurist
Specialty)
Culinary Arts
Electronics
Emergency Communications
911
Engineering (PLTW)
Engineering (PLTW)
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology
Homeland Security
Yes
No
No
$62.50
No
$62.50
No
$150.00
No
$120.00
Yes
Yes
25.00 50.00
Basic Jailer License
Yes
administere
d by Denton
County
Chemical Peel Certification
Cosmetology Operator License
Boby Wrap Certification
Yes
Yes
Yes
$80.00
$128.00
Manicurist License
Yes
$200.00
Serve Safe Certification
International Society of Certified Electronics
Technicians Certification (ISCET)
National Academies of Emergency Dispatchers
(NAED)
Autodesk
Rivet Certification
Certified Nurses Aid License (C.N.A.)
Pharmacy Technican Certification
Teen Community Emergency Response Team (Teen CERT)
No
$36.00
$35.00 (ea)
total of 4
50.00 Book
Fee
$50.00
$50.00
$86.00
$129.00
provided by
ATC
American Welding Society (AWS)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models,
Algebra 2, or
___________
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
5
World
Language 1
6
Health/
Comm App
7
8
Fine Art
1 2
Technology
Application
ATC Level 1
of a 2 Year
Program
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
ATC Level 2
of a 2 Year
Program
PE Waiver
ATC PE Waiver 2 year program courses are: Advertising Design, Architectural Drafting, Animation, Automotive Technician,
Culinary Arts, Building Trades, Computer Numeric Control Technology, Computer Maintenance Technology,
Cosmetology, Electronics, Health Science Technology, Media Technology, & Welding.
You may take one or both of the levels. Either way, you will earn ½ credit PE Waiver each semester that you take one of these courses.
Failed classes required for graduation MUST be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
You MUST take 1.5 PE credits or Waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models,
Algebra 2, or
___________
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
5
World
Language 1
6
Health/
Comm App
7
1 2
Technology
Application
Fine Art
8
SR Level
Class of an
ATC Program
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
ATC PE Waiver 1 year Sr level courses are: Pre-Law Internship, Pre-Vet Internship & University Experience
You will earn ½ credit PE Waiver each semester that you take one of these courses.
There are other ATC courses in the Pre-Law
Academy that are prerequisites to the internship
(see Pre-Law slide for details) however, these
others do not count as PE Waivers.
Failed classes required for graduation MUST be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Per
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
X
4
5
6
7
8
World
Language 1
Health/
Comm App
Fine Art
Technology
Application
Fundamentals
of Criminal
Law/Courts &
Criminal Procedures
PRE-LAW
Internship
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
Required Electives can be placed in any blank space.
Anyone wanting to take the Pre-Law Internship MUST take FCL/CCP.
1 2
Per
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
X
4
5
6
7
World
Language 1
Health/ PE
Comm App
Technology
Application
Fine Art
Recommended Prerequisite Recommended Prerequisites
8
Animal Science/
Advanced Animal
Science
HSTE 1
HEALTH WAIVER
Equine Science/
Plant and Animal
Production
HSTE III
PRE-VET
Internship
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
Anyone wanting to take the Pre-Vet Internship at the ATC
MUST take Animal Science & Advanced Animal Science.
HSTE I (1 credit) taken in grades 10-12 will substitute as a Health Waiver.
1 2
Per
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
You MUST have a Health credit or Waiver to graduate.
4
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
X
3
4
4
5
Algebra 1 or
__________
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
(Keyboarding)
Technology
Application
Health/
6
Communication
Application
7
Fine Art
Anatomy &
Physiology
Required Prerequisites for HSTE 3 Internship
HSTE I
(Health Waiver)
8
4th Science
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HSTE II
Clinical
Rotations
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
HSTE III
Job Shadow
Internship
P.E. Waiver
HSTE I & II are required prerequisites for HSTE III Job Shadow Internship.
HSTE I (1 credit) taken in grades 10-12 will substitute as a Health Waiver.
1 2
Must take 1.5 PE credits or waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
6
Health/
Comm App
Technology
Application
7
Fine Art
Recommended Prerequisite
NATEF
AUTO
TECH 1
NATEF
AUTO
TECH
2
1 2
Introduction
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
to Electronics
P.E. Waiver
FAILED CLASSES required for graduation must be retaken.
Introduction to Electronics is the recommended prerequisite to Automotive Technology.
8
3
B
L
O
C
K
S
Must take 1.5 PE credits or waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
5
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
6
Health/
Comm App
Technology
Application
7
Fine Art
Recommended Prerequisite
NATEF
AUTO
TECH 1
Introduction
PE Waiver/PE Waiver
to Electronics
FAILED CLASSES required for graduation must be retaken.
8
Introduction to Electronics is the recommended prerequisite to Automotive Technology.
NATEF
AUTO
TECH
2
P.E. Waiver
1 2
3
B
L
O
C
K
S
Must take 1.5 PE credits or waiver to graduate.
Per
4
X
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
1 2
4th Science
__________
unless you
C
C
accelerate a core
World
World
O
O
class to make
room
in
your
Language 1
Language 2
S
S
schedule for a
4
M
Health/
Technology World Language M
your Jr. year.
E
E
Comm App
Application
B
T
T
L
O
O
O
L
L
Fine Art
C
O
O
K
S
G
G
Y Waiver
Y
PE Waiver/PE
PE Waiver
1
2
FAILED CLASSES required for graduation must be retaken.
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4
In order to graduate on the Recommended Plan, you must complete two years of your World Language by the end of your Sophomore year
5
6
7
8
If you choose Cosmetology at the ATC, there is no room for any other ATC class.
4
B
L
O
C
K
S
Per
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1 or
__________
Geometry or
__________
Math Models
or
Algebra 2 or
___________
Algebra 2 or
4th Math
__________
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
__________
World
Language 2
3rd Year World
Language
(DAP) OR…
Elective
4
X
4
Grade 9
5
6
7
8
World
Language 1
Health/
Comm App
Fine Art
PE or Waiver/
PE or Waiver
IED + POE
1 2
PE or Waiver
+ CEA = Technology Application Credit
PLTW
PLTW
PLTW
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING
Required Electives can be placed in any blank space.
The FIRST 3 PLTW Engineering Classes can count as your Technology Application Credit.
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
Pe
r
4
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1
English 1
PAP English 2
2
World
Geography
World History
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
AP English 3
AP U.S.
History
(TT Correspondence)
Algebra 1
Geometry
Summer
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Algebra 2
5
6
7
ASL1
Theater 1 &
Art
ASL 2
.5
.5
Volleyball
BIMM
PE EQ/PE EQ
8
Theater 2
Marching Band
Marching Band
Fine Art
Keyboarding TT
1.0
Theater 3
ASL 3
Architectural
Design 1
4th Math
Statistics
4th Science
Anat .& Phys.
ASL 4
Architectural
Design 2
Marching Band
Marching Band
Theater Prod. 3
Theater Prod. 4
P.E.Waiver
Theater Prod. 2
Summer
1.0
Theater 4
Govt./Econ.
Dual Credit
4
4
Summer
TT=Texas Tech High School
Correspondence
Health Winfree Academy
Speech Winfree Academy
1 2
AP English 4
X
3
Grade 12
Per
4
X
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
Athletics
3
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
4th Math
_PreCALC__
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
Athletics
Athletics
4
5
6
Fine Art
Technology
Systems
7
8
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
NATEF
AUTO
TECH 1
1 2
(not selected yet)
NATEF
AUTO
TECH
2
Summer Health/Comm. App. Summer Gov’t./Economics
Per
4
X
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1 2
Grade 12
1
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
2
World
Geography
World History
U.S. History
Govt./Econ.
3
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
4th Math
_PreCALC__
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
4th Science
World
Language 1
World
Language 2
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
4
5
6
Fine Art
Technology
Systems
7
8
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
EARLY Health/Comm. App.
NATEF
AUTO
TECH 1
1 2
(not selected yet)
NATEF
AUTO
TECH
2
OR EARLY Gov’t/Econ
Options for Acceleration/Remediation
Denton ISD Summer School
Approximately $200/6 weeks at your own pace.
Courses for Acceleration:
(subject to change)
Health
Government
Economics
Communication Applications
0 Hour Classes
(subject to change)
NCTC Dual Credit
must be in top 25% of your class
($153/3hr course + books)
Chemistry
U.S. History
Computer Programming
Environmental Biology
Calculus 1 & 2
Government/Economics
Communication Application
Health
Government
Economics
Texas Tech High School Correspondence:
Check with the Dual Credit Coordinator for
information on the UNT/TWU options.
You may earn up to 2 credits in this manner.
Approximately $130/semester + books (if needed)
Credit by Exam (CBE)
For Remediation-$30; must score a 70
For Acceleration-FREE of charge; must score a 90
TEA Sponsored Charter Schools:
(Currently FREE of charge)
Winfree Academy 940-243-0480 518 Acme St. Denton, TX 76205
Education Center 940-383-1972 4420 Country Club Rd. Denton, TX 76210
ATC Course Sequences REQUIRING EXTRA BLOCKS
3 Blocks
(Recommended Tech. App.)
(Recommended Prerequisite)
4 Blocks
(Recommended Tech. App.)
2 Blocks
for 3 Years
(Recommended Prerequisite)
ATC Course Sequences with REQUIRED Prerequisites BOLDED & UNDERLINED
HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (Required Prerequisites are BOLDED & UNDERLINED)
Animal Science/Adv. Anim. Sci.
HSTE I (H) & BCIS I (TC)
Equine Sci./Plant & Anim. Prod.
HSTEIII Pre-Veterinary Intern.(PE)
Busi. Comp. Info. Systems I (TC)
Health Science Tech. Ed I (H)
HSTEII Hospital Rotation (PE)
HSTEIII Job Shadow Internship (PE)
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (Required Prerequisites are BOLDED & UNDERLINED)
Prep ATC Core and Introduction to Business Comp. Infor. Systs.I
Criminal Justice
((Recommended Tech App.)
Fundamentals of Criminal Law/
Courts and Criminal Procedure
Pre-Law Internship
(PE)
FINE ART
Health Credit
Any ONE
of the following
WAIVER
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
Any ONE of the following
Every student is required to complete 1 credit of technology
courses taken for a full
application for graduation. The following list identifies courses that
year will fulfill the
meet this requirement.
FINE ART requirement
for graduation.
• Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) I & II
Health Science Technology
courses will fulfill the ½
HEALTH credit
required for graduation.
Health Science Technology I
Health Science Technology II
ART
BAND
CHOIR
DANCE
ORCHESTRA
THEATER ARTS
• Business Image Management Multimedia (BIMM)
• Technology Systems
• First 3 PLTW Engineering Classes:
Intro. To Engineering Design
• Computer Applications (DHS)
Principles of Engineering
• Computer Science I & II
Civil Engineering & Architecture
• AP Computer Science I & II
2-4 Credit CTE courses=PE WAIVER
Every student must complete 1 ½ credits of physical education
in order to graduate. Any of the following 2-4 credit Career and
Technology courses may be used to fulfill the 1 ½ credit
requirement of P.E. The student will receive the full elective credit
for the course AND receive a ‘waiver’ of ½ credit of P.E. for each
semester completed.
All Career Preparation (Coop) Programs:
Agricultural Science CP I & II
Business (BCIS) CP I
Family & Consumer Sciences CP I & II
Marketing Education CP I & II
Trade and Industrial Education CP I & II
Students enrolled in Career Preparation (Coop) courses:
Must have & maintain a job the entire school year
Must be age 16 or older and/or a Jr. or Sr.
Provide their own transportation
Are allowed 2 dismisses to go to work
Athletics,
Dance,
andprepare
ROTC willthem
also fulfill
Waiver
requirements.
Learn
skills
which
forPE
the
workplace
The following ATC classes:
Advertising Design I & II
Animation I & II
Architectural Drafting I & II
Automotive Technician I & II
Banking Internship
Building Trades I & II
Computer Maintenance Tech I & II
Computer Numeric Control Tech. I & II
Cosmetology I & II, Manicurist Spec.
Culinary Arts I & II
Electronics I & II
Health Science Technology II & III
Hospitality Services I & II
Media Technology I & II
Pre-Law Internship
Ready, Set, Teach I & II
Welding I & II
Pre-Vet Internship
University Experience
Marching band, drill team, and cheerleading will receive a PE Waiver for the Fall ONLY.
2008/2009
CLUB/ORGANIZATION
Academic Decathlon
Art Club
Band
Bilingual Multicultural Club
Business Professionals (BPA)
Choir
Content Mastery
Creative Writing Club
Cycling Team
Dance
DECA-Distributive Education
Clubs of America
Drill Team
FCA – Fellowship of Christian
Athletes
Fillies
NAME
Jennifer Phillips
Valery Smith
Brian Wilson
Scott Kangas
William Slade
POSITION
Head Coach
Teacher
Band Director
Booster Pres.
ESL
E-MAIL/PHONE
jphillips@dentonisd.org/ X-2084
vsmith@dentonisd.org /X-2187
bwilson@dentonisd.org X-2219
scott.kangas@unt.edu/940-565-1952
wslade@dentonisd.org / X-2218
Mark Baker
John Hart
Rebecca Persons
Dena Puente
Don Place
Kerri Burgess
Barbara Goolsby
Choir Director
Booster President
Academic Leader
Teacher
Sponsor
Director
Sponsor
mbaker@dentonisd.org / X-2056
President@dentonchoir.com
rpersons@dentonisd.org / X-2114
dpuente@dentonisd.org / X-2186
dplace@dentonisd.org / X-2153
kburgess@dentonisd.org / X-2124
bgoolsby@dentonisd.org / X-2060
Ashley Ness
Coach Bill Watkins
Director
Lead Sponsor
aness@dentonisd.org / X-2131
wwatkins@dentonisd.org / X-2086
Director
Booster President
Director
Sponsor
President
aness@dentonisd.org / X-2131
Sponsor
aness@dentonisd.org / X-2131
Ashley Ness
Beth Patterson
FFA – Future Farmers
Diedre Williams
German American Partnership Sandra Dieckman
Program
Robert Kangas
German Club
German Nat’l Honor Society
Honor Guard
Ashley Ness
dwilliams@dentonisd.org / X-2061
sdieckman@dentonisd.org / X-2151
IB Course Offerings @ DHS
 Group 1






Language A
 English HL
Group 2
Language B
 Spanish SL, French SL, German SL, Latin SL,
Spanish ab initio SL
Group3
Individuals and Societies
 History of the Americas HL
Group 4
Experimental Sciences
 Biology SL/HL, Environmental Systems and Society SL
Group 5
Mathematics
 Mathematics SL, Math Studies SL,
Group 6
The Arts and Electives
 Visual Arts SL/HL, Dance SL, Computer Science SL*, Music SL
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
 required for all IB Diploma Candidates
 3 IB Courses taken @ HL; 3 IB Courses taken @ SL
 Extended Essay (EE) and CAS required outside of classroom time

The class with * will count as electives
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3 HL
IB English 4 HL
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History of
Americas HL
3
Algebra 1
Geometry
Q Algebra 2
IB Math
Studies SL
4
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
IB Env. S & S
SL
5
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
IB Spanish 3 SL
IB Spanish 4 SL
6
Art 1 (FA)
Art 2
IB Art HL
IB Art HL
BCIS (TC)
Gov’t/ IB TOK
IB TOK /Econ
Open
Open
X
4
Grade 9
7
8
Comm.
App./Health
PE/PE
Summer ___________________
PE/ Open
Summer __________________
1 2
Summer _________________
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3 HL
IB English 4 HL
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History of
Americas HL
3
Q Geometry
Q Algebra 2
Q Pre-Cal
IB Mathematics SL
4
Chemistry
Biology
IB Biology HL
IB Biology HL
5
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
IB Spanish 3 SL
IB Spanish 4 SL
Art 1 (FA)
Computer Science
(TC)
IB Computer
Science SL
IB Computer
Science SL
Gov’t/ IB TOK
IB TOK /Econ
Physics
Open
X
4
Grade 9
6
7
8
Comm.
App./Health
PE/PE
BCIS (TC)
PE/ Open
Summer _Early Health/Comm. App. Summer _Eco/Gov’t._DC___
1 2
Summer PE by options below
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3 HL
IB English 4 HL
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History of
Americas HL
3
Q Geometry
Q Algebra 2
Q Pre-Cal
IB Mathematics
SL
4
Chemistry
Biology
IB Biology HL
IB Biology HL
5
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
IB Spanish 3 SL
IB Spanish 4 SL
Music (FA)
Music
Music
IB Music
Theory SL
BCIS (TC)
Gov’t/ IB TOK
IB TOK /Econ
PE/ Open
Open
Music
X
4
Grade 9
6
7
8
Comm.
App./Health
PE/PE
Summer _Early Health/Comm. App. Summer _Eco/Gov’t._DC___
1 2
Summer PE by options below
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
4
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3 HL
IB English 4 HL
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History of
Americas HL
3
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
IB Math Studies SL
4
Chemistry
Physics
IB Biol. HL
IB Biol. HL
5
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
IB Spanish 3 SL
IB Spanish 4 SL
Art 1 (FA)
Computer Science
(TC)
IB Computer
Science SL
IB Computer Science
SL
7
Biology
IED(TC)
/POE(TC)
CEA (TC)
/ IB TOK
IB TOK
PE/PE
IED/POE
CEA /Health
Comm. App./DE
8
X
4
Grade 9
6
Summer PE-Texas Tech CorrespondenceSummer Government-DC
1 2
/DE
Summer Economics
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.
Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal ______________________
Select a Graduation Plan:
Recommended Plan
Distinguished Achievement Plan
4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Per
Grade 9
1 2
Grade 10
1 2
Grade 11
1
2
Grade 12
4
1
Q English 1
Q English 2
IB English 3
HL
IB English 4 HL
X
2
Q World
Geography
Q World
History
IB History of
Americas HL
4
3
Algebra 1
Geometry
Q Algebra 2
IB Math Studies SL
4
Chemistry
Biology
IB Biol. HL
IB Biol. HL
5
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
IB Spanish 3 SL
IB Spanish 4 SL
Art 1 (FA)
Computer
Science (TC)
IB Computer
Science SL
IB Computer Science
SL
HSTE II
IB TOK
6
7
8
PE/PE or
(PE Waiver)
Comm.App./Health
HSTE I
/IB TOK
Physics
Summer _____________
HSTEII/GOV’T
(PE Waiver)
Summer ____________
1 2
/HSTE II
ECON/HSTE II
(PE Waiver)
Summer _______________
Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.
REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit
♦Health .5 Credit (or HSTE I-1.0 Credit)
♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit
♦PE 1.5 Credits (or Waiver)
♦Technology Applications (TC) 1.0 Credit ♦2 or 3 years of the same World Language
Failed classes must be retaken!
Required electives/ PE or Waivers may be placed in any blank square.
Please refer to Course Catalogue or handout to see what counts as a Fine Art, Technology Application Credit, & PE/Health Waiver.