Hallettsville ISD Course Offerings Guide
(found online HHS website)
Course Request Worksheet
Pre AP Applications (when applicable)
DIRECTIONS: Circle ONE from each of the required areas of English, Math, Science, Social Studies (4 courses total). Circle FOUR
additional elective courses. In case a course has insufficient enrollment or if the student's schedule cannot accommodate a particular
elective choice, a substitution may be made.
English Language Arts
English I
English I Pre-AP
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry Pre-AP
Science
Biology
Biology Honors
Social Studies
World Geography
World Geography Pre-AP
Physical Education
P.E. (FULL YEAR)
Athletics Boys (FULL YEAR)
Athletics Girls (FULL YEAR)
Health (grad requirement)/Peer Coaching
Fine Arts
Art I
Band I
Theater I
Electives
Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources
Principles of Human Services
Small Engine Technology
Advanced Small Engines (2 periods)
-(prerequisite-Small Engine Technology)
Welding (2 periods)
Bible as Literature
Interventions
Mandatory placement for students who did not
pass the STAAR.
STAAR Tutoring-Math
STAAR Tutoring-Reading
Student and parent signatures are required as confirmation that all course guidelines and course
selections have been reviewed.
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Student Name & Date
Parent Name & Date
PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT, HONORS, AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSE APPLICATION FOR GRADES 9-12
All students registering for an AP, Honors, or Pre-AP course must have an application on file in the counselor's office for each school year.
STUDENT NAME____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________ Date of birth
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2015-2016 Grade level _______ Parent name(s) __________________________________________
AP, Honors, and Pre-AP courses are designed to extend and enrich the content of the regular curriculum while preparing students for success in further
advanced coursework and the advanced placement test in the subject area. These courses provide challenging research opportunities for students
with high interest in academic exploration and include numerous out of class assignments. Students and parents are required to sign a program
application before students are allowed to participate in the AP, Honors, and Pre-AP program.
AP and/ or Pre-AP Courses Requested for 2014-2015
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Have you been in an AP, Honors, or Pre-AP class during the previous school year? YES I NO
I understand that my request for these advanced academic courses will require an extensive out of class commitment. I understand that the
course requirements may include comprehensive reading assignments, individual research or analytical problem solving situations, and projects. If
Exiting Advanced Academics
Students requesting exit from Honors/Pre AP/AP course must
meet the following criteria:
*Parent conference with the teacher
*Completion of course assignments
*Attendance at recommended tutorials
Exit requests will be granted based upon input from teacher
and parent, student performance in the course, and availability
of space in other courses. (These changes generally affect
other classes on a student’s schedule.)
Students experiencing success in the course should remain in it
at least for the semester.
English/Language Arts
English I
Credits: 1
The course is an introduction to the various genres of literature with
emphasis on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary terminology.
Students use the different writing types to respond to the reading selections.
Grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, word usage,
vocabulary, and spelling are also emphasized.
English I PAP (Pre-Advanced Placement)
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Summer Reading Assignment
The course will include independent reading and research in all genres of
world literature, development of higher level critical thinking skills, and use of
the writing process to compose various forms of discourse for a variety of
audiences and purposes. Summer reading assignments will be given in the
spring of 8th grade.
Mathematics
Algebra I
Credits: 1
Algebra I involves concepts, skills and properties associated with real numbers, linear
equations and inequalities in one and two variables, including graphing,
polynomials, rational expressions, ratio and proportions, roots and powers, and
quadratic equations.
Geometry
Credits: 1
Geometry is a study of geometry basics, angle basics, parallel lines & angles, angles
of polygons, quadrilaterals, right triangles, similarity, area & perimeter of polygons,
the coordinate plane, surface/lateral area and volume of prisms/pyramids/spheres,
arcs/sectors/angles of circles and proofs, using inductive & deductive reasoning.
Geometry Pre-AP (Pre Advanced Placement)
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Recommended 90+ average in Algebra I
An advanced study of Geometry that stresses creative and logical thinking by using
inductive and deductive reasoning in proofs while investigating the relations,
properties, and measurements of basic geometric figures.
Science
Biology
Credits: 1
This course introduces students to basic concepts of the life sciences.
Topics include: safety, scientific methods, biochemistry, the cell,
heredity, evolution, taxonomy, microbiology, human biology, ecology,
and botany.
Biology Honors
Credits: 1
This course emphasizes more complex lab work and greater
depth than biology.
Some of the Biology AP objectives will be covered. Students
will write formal lab reports. The course is demanding and
will require self-motivation and interest in the subject.
Social Studies
World Geography
Credits: 1
This course is a study of the earth and the way people live and interact
with it and work on it. The scope of this course will include physical,
economic, and cultural geography. Students will become familiar with
geographic terminology. They also will be provided opportunities to
locate and describe major landforms and features of the earth as well as
major natural resources of the world.
World Geography Honors
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Recommendation of prior year social studies
teacher
A rigorous course of study with an emphasis on independent study in
the six essential elements of geography (world in spatial terms, places
and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society,
and uses of geography). Students will use research techniques to
examine the five themes for each continent.
FINE ART
• Art
• Theater
• Band-second semester
TECHNOLOGY APPS
• BIM
• Web Technology
HEALTH/PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
• PE
• Athletics
• Health
STAAR/EOC TUTORIALS
• Math
• English/Language Arts
The Athletic Program Goals:
1. Give students/athletes the chance to be successful in 7. Develop an "EARNED" approach in the following
a TEAM atmosphere.
areas:
2. Develop productive, self- motivated, and moral
citizens.
3. Develop successful attitudes through the following
teachings on a daily basis:
A. "TEAM is before ME" concept
B. "URGENCY" during competition
C. "THE WILL TO CHANGE" during preparation for
competition
D. "LOVE" for the sport chosen (not just "like")
E. "OUT WORKING" opponents at all times
4. Develop bigger, stronger, faster, and more agile
athletes while a part of this program.
5. Develop student/athletes that "CARE" about
performance in sports and academics.
6. Develop LEADERS in athletics and beyond.
A. Playing time
B. Winning
C. Grades
D. Hard Work
E. Respect
8. Develop "RESPONSIBLE" students/athletes through:
A. Calling in to coaches when absent
B. Enforcing Athletic Dress Code
C. Reporting to training, practices, and games on
time and consistently
D. Being aware of other teammates' needs
E. Showing respect to all adults and others
*NOTE*
This is just a quick overview of what will be required by our
high school athletes.
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Principles of Ag, Food & Natural Resources
Principles of Human Services
Small Engine Technology
Advanced Small Engines (2 periods)
-(prerequisite-Small Engine Technology)
• Welding (2 periods)
• Bible as Literature
• Peer Coaching
HHS Ag Department Info
Courses available:
Career Development teams: develop critical thinking
and evaluation skills
• Principles of Food and Natural Resources Livestock judging
prerequisite to ALL other Ag classes
Poultry judging
• Animal Production
Meats judging
• Advanced Animal Science - possible Advanced Plant
Wildlife team
Science (4th Science credit)
Floriculture judging
• Food Processing
Vet Tech team
• Wildlife (Hunter and Boater Ed)
Horse judging
• Floral Design (Fine arts credit)
• Ag Mechanics (welding and woodwork
FFA Conventions:
FFA Activities:
• Leadership Teams: develop public speaking and
leadership skills
• Chapter Conducting
• Skills
• Quiz
• Creed speaking
• Public Relations
• Agriculture Advocacy
• Radio
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District Convention - Weimar H.S.
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Area Convention - Blinn College in Brenham
• State Convention - Corpus Christi this July
• National Convention - Louisville, KY at the end of
October
*We attend these conventions to elect
officers, vote on talent teams, to hear
motivational speakers, take agriculture career tours,
visit career fairs, serve on the
courtesy corps, and receive award and degrees.
7:45-8:10
8:15-3:15
Mandatory/Voluntary tutorials/UIL
8 class periods
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3:15-3:40
English
Algebra/Geometry
Biology
World Geography
PE/Athletics
Health/
Fine Art elective
Elective
Mandatory/Voluntary tutorials/UIL
Texas Education Agency
GraduationToolkit
Information for Planning Your High School Years &
Beyond
Texas Education Agency
Graduation Toolkit
Graduation Program Overview
Distinguished Level of Achievement
- Benefits
Texas High School Diploma Steps
Endorsements Choices
Graduation Program Checklists
Information University
Information Workforce
Graduation Program Glossary
Foundation High School Program
English Language Arts Four credits
•English I
Social Studies Three credits
•English II
•U.S. History
•English III
•U.S. Government (one-half credit)
•Advanced English Course (HISD-English IV)
•Economics (one-half credit)
Mathematics Three credits
•World Geography or World History or
•Algebra I
Combined World History/World Geography
•Geometry
Physical Education One credit
•Advanced Mathematics Course (HISD-listed in
course catalog)
Languages Other Than English Two credits
Science Three credits
Computer programming language (other
exceptions)
•Biology
•IPC or Advanced Science Course (HISDChemistry)
in the same language
Fine Arts One credit
Electives Five credits
• Advanced Science Course (HISD-course catalog)
Endorsements
Endorsements consist of a related series of
courses that are grouped together by interest or
skill set. They provide students with in-depth
knowledge of a subject area.
EXAMPLESSTEM
Pre Cal
BIM 2
Calculus
Web Technology
B&I
Ag classes
Prin of Bus & Marketing
Physics
Auto Tech classes
Welding classes
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Includes courses directly related to:
*science, including environmental science
*technology, including computer science
*engineering
*advanced math
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses
related to STEM
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Science
• Combination of no more than two of the
categories listed above
Business and Industry
Includes courses directly related to:
*database management
*architecture
*information technology
*construction
*communications
*welding
*accounting
*logistics
*finance
*automotive
*technology
*marketing
*agricultural
science
*graphic design
*HVAC-heating,
ventilation, and air
conditioning
Business and Industry
(one of the following or a combination of areas)
• Agriculture
• Food and Natural Resources
• Architecture and Construction
• Arts
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Technology and Communications
• Audio/Video
• Information Technology
• Business Management and Administration
• Finance
• Manufacturing
• Transportation or Distribution and Logistics
• Marketing
• Technology Applications
• English electives in public speaking, debate, advanced
broadcast journalism, advanced journalism including newspaper and yearbook
Public services Includes courses directly related to:
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health sciences and occupations
education and training
law enforcement
culinary arts and hospitality
Public Service (one of the following)
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Human Services
Health Science
Law
Public Safety
Education and Training
Government and Public Administration
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Arts and Humanities
Includes courses directly related to:
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political science English literature
world languages history
cultural studies fine arts
Arts and Humanities (one of the following)
• 2 levels each in two languages other than
English (LOTE)
• Social Studies
• 4 levels in the same LOTE
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Courses from one or two areas (music, theater,
art, dance) in fine arts
• English electives not included in Business and
Industry
Multidisciplinary Studies
Allows a student to select courses from the
curriculum of each endorsement area and earn
credits in a variety of advanced courses from
multiple content areas sufficient to complete the
distinguished level of achieve
Multi-Disciplinary Studies (one of the following)
•4 advanced courses from other endorsement
areas
•4 credits in each foundation subject area,
including English IV and chemistry and/or physics
•4 credits in Advanced Placement, International
Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from
English, mathematics, science, social studies,
economics, LOTE, or fine arts
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of
achievement by successfully completing:
• four credits in mathematics, which must
include Algebra II
• four credits in science
• the remaining curriculum requirements
• the curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement
Performance Acknowledgment
for outstanding performance:
•in a dual credit course
•in bilingualism and biliteracy
•on an AP test or IB exam
•on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the
ACT
for earning a nationally or internationally
recognized business or industry certification
or license
How to find the TEA info
On the HISD website titled Graduation
Requirements HB5 Postings:
http://www.hisdbrahmas.org/
On the TEA website:
http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instruction
al_Programs/Graduation_Information/House_Bill
_5__Foundation_High_School_Program/
Hallettsville High School Four-Year Plan
Career/Endorsement: ___________________________
Student Name: ________________________________________ Year Entered High School: _________ Expected Graduation Year: ___
Year 1
Eng. 1
W. Geography
Alg. 1/Geometry
Biology/Honors Bio
Athletics/PE/Band
Health
Art 1/Theater
Credits
Year 2
Eng. 2
W. History
Geometry/Math
Models
IPC/Chemistry
Athletics/PE/Band
Spanish 1/ASL 1
WEB
Credits
Foundation High School Plan:
4
3
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2
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5
–English 1,2,3 and an adv. English Cource
– Math Alg 1, Geometry, adv. Math course
– IPC, Biology, adv. Science course
– W History or W Geography (or combined both) ,
US History, US Govt/Economics
credit - Physical Education
credits – Language other than English
credit - Fine Art
credits - Electives
credits
credits
credits
credits
Year 3
Other (Jr. High, CBE, Etc.)
Year 4
Eng.3
US History
Math Models/Alg 2
Eng.4
Gov/Eco
Alg. 2/Pre Cal
Chemistry/Physics
Athletics/Band
Com Appl
Spanish 2/ASL 2
Sci.
Athletics/Band
Credits
Credits
Credits - 26
Distinguished Achievement
(must do for 10 % rule):
Performance Acknowledgement:
4 credits – Math (including Alg 2)
4 credits - Science
One endorsement
Outstanding Performance in:
Dual credit course
Bilingualism +biliteracy
AP or IB exam
PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT
Earning a certification or license
Parent/Student Signature _________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Endorsements:
STEM: math, science, engineering, technology (computer science)
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY: information tech, communications, accounting, graphic design, construction, architecture, welding, auto tech, ag science
PUBLIC SERVICES: Health sciences and occupations, education, law enforcement, culinary arts, hospitality
ARTS AND HUMANITIES: political science, world languages, cultural studies, English literature, history, arts
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: select courses from the curriculum of each of the other endorsement areas; Credits in a variety of advanced courses
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Attendance
Meal Pay
Benefits to watching online grades
Principal
Asst. Principal
Counselor
Registrar/Attendance
Principal’s Secretary
Darrin Bickham
Ray Morrow
Dena Strauss
Geraldine Dornak
Darlene Barcak
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ray.morrow@hisdbrahmas.org
dena.strauss@hisdbrahmas.org
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