R-LISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, handicap, or limited English proficiency.
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Rosebud-Lott
Independent School District
P.O. Box 638
Rosebud, TX 76570
(254) 583-7967
(254) 583-1130 fax
Table of Contents
General Information on Catalog of Courses --------------------------------------------------Graduation Requirements (Beginning 2012-2013) ------------------------------------------Advanced Placement Tests (AP) ---------------------------------------------------------------Adding/Dropping a Course ----------------------------------------------------------------------Articulated Courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Certificate of Coursework Completion --------------------------------------------------------Certificate Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Class Rank -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Classification of Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------College Days for Juniors & Seniors ------------------------------------------------------------College Testing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Correspondence Courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Credit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credit-by-Exam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credit Recovery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Distinguished Achievement Program -----------------------------------------------------------Dual Credit -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Early Graduation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Earn College Credit While in High School ----------------------------------------------------End-of-Course -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fee Waivers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Financial Aid for College/Resources -----------------------------------------------------------Full Time Student Status --------------------------------------------------------------------------Grade Point Average System (GPA) ------------------------------------------------------------Graduation Diploma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Honor Graduate and Magna Cum Laude -------------------------------------------------------Honor Roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility ----------------------------------------------------------------National Honor Society ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Physical Education Waiver -----------------------------------------------------------------------PLAN & PSAT/NMSQT -------------------------------------------------------------------------Standardized Tests --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Student Assistant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Summer School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) ----------------------------------------Texas Common Application ---------------------------------------------------------------------Texas Grant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Weighted Courses ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Valedictorian and Salutatorian -------------------------------------------------------------------Course Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grade Point Average System ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON CATALOG OF COURSES
This catalog attempts to
describe the content and scope
of activities of each course
offered at Rosebud-Lott High
School. The teachers at the
high school prepare the
material. It is a source of
information
to
teachers,
counselors and others who are
involved in advising students in
the choice of courses to be
taken. Not every course listed
in this catalog is offered each
year. Career and Technology courses are sometimes offered on a rotating basis,
depending on student requests. Every effort is made to schedule students into
courses appropriate to their academic/achievement levels in keeping with
designated prerequisites. At times, however, a student’s schedule will not permit
placement into an appropriate course. In those instances, the teacher, counselor and
principal reach a judgmental decision with final approval resting with the principal.
We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible in this catalog. In the
event there is a conflict or change, we must adhere to current TEA guidelines and
Board Policy.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students need sound advice and adequate academic preparation to successfully participate in
challenging academic courses such as those offered in the Recommended High School Program
(RHSP) and the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). The Recommended High School
Program helps ensure that all Texas high school students have the skills and knowledge
necessary to succeed in the real world after graduation. The program encourages students to set
targets beyond the minimum graduation requirements and allows students to pursue their own
interests in a variety of college-preparatory courses. The program requires challenging academic
courses that better prepare students to complete technical school, community college, or a fouryear university. The Distinguished Achievement Program requires in addition to completing
RHSP, a third credit in a foreign language and complete four advanced measures that reflect
work at college or professional level as assessed by outside evaluators.
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The 81st Texas Legislature, 2009, passed House Bill (HB) 3, amending the Texas Education Code (TEC),
§28.025, to require school districts to provide written notice to parents/guardians explaining the
benefits of the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) for graduation before a student is permitted
to take courses under the Minimum High School Program (MHSP). The purpose of this correspondence
is to ensure that parents/guardians are informed as to the programs and opportunities afforded to
students graduating under the RHSP.
Benefits of graduating under the Recommended High School Program include
• College readiness Many colleges and universities minimally require the RHSP for admission. In
addition, students ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes from an accredited Texas
public high school are eligible for automatic admission to most Texas public universities if they have
completed the RHSP or the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP).
• Recognition The Recommended High School Program seal will be affixed to the Academic
Achievement Record (AAR), or transcript, of students graduating under the RHSP.
• Test results Research suggests that students who take additional English, math, social studies, and
science courses make higher scores on the SAT® or ACT® college entrance exams. The RHSP requires
four credits in each of these core subject areas.
• Program participation The Texas Scholars program allows students who participate and graduate to
be eligible for Graduation Honors and to compete for certain scholarships. Texas Scholars who qualify
for financial assistance become eligible for a grant program passed by the Texas Legislature: the Texas
Grant program. This may provide all tuition and fees for public colleges and universities in Texas;
however, grant funds are administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Texas Scholars program
requires students to graduate under the RHSP or the DAP.
Courses/Credits Required for Graduation Plan
(Beginning 2012-2013)
English
Math
Science
World Geography
World History
US History
US Government
Economics
Health*
Physical Education
Foreign Language
Technology Applications*
Fine Arts
Speech
Electives (state-approved)
TOTAL
Minimum
4
3 (Alg 1, Geom)
2 (Bio, IPC)
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0.5
0.5
0.5
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n/a
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1
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6.0
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Recommended
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4 (Alg I, Geom, Alg. 2)
4 (Bio, Chemistry, Physics)
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0.5
0.5
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Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)
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4 (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2, PreCal or CE)
4 (Bio, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Sp or Ant/Phy)
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0.5
0.5
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3.0
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*RLHS strongly encourages these courses for post secondary education
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS (AP)
The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) is an opportunity for students to pursue college-level studies while
still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement, credit or both in college. AP tests are offered one time
during the spring semester.
ADDING/DROPPING A COURSE
A student may add/drop a course through the fifth day after entering Rosebud-Lott High School and not have the
course entered on the Academic Achievement Record. If a student drops a course, he/she must enroll in another
course at the same time. Parent approval is required before courses can be changed. The decision not to allow a
student to drop a course may be appealed to the principal.
ARTICULATED COURSES
Articulated courses give you the chance to receive college credit for specific courses taken in high school. The
courses must be taken during the junior or senior year and make a grade of B or higher. These agreements allow
entering students to use their work in pre-determined high school courses for credit. To get the college credit, you
must enroll in that specific college. Articulated courses through TSTC, MCC, or Hill are listed below.
Hill Community College
Texas State Technical College
Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech (WLDG 1421)
Accounting 1 (ACNT 1329)
Ag Facilities Design & Fabrication (WLDG 1417) BCIS 1 (ITSC 1309)
Accounting 1 (ACNT 1303)
BCIS 2 (ITSW 1307)
Web Technologies (ITSE 1301)
Web Technologies (ITSE 1301)
Digital & Interactive Media (ARTC 1302)
Ag Mechanics & Metal Tech (WLDG 1307) or DEMR 1301)
McLennan Community College
Accounting 1 (ACNT 1303)
Facilities Design & Fabrication (WLDG 1430)
Touch Data Systems (POFT 1227)
Ag Facilities Design & Fabrication (WLDG 1430)
Business Information Management(ITSC 1309 or ITSW 1301) Landscape & Turfgrass Management (HALT 1322)
Digital & Interactive Media (ARTC 1302)
Horticulture Science (HALT 1301)
Web Technologies (ITNW 1337)
Temple Community College
Touch System Data Entry (POFT 1429)
Business Information Management (ITSC 1309)
Students must enroll in one of these colleges and ask for
their credit within 15 months of their high school
graduation. An (A) on the AAR (transcript) indicates
articulated classes which could receive college credit.
CERTIFICATE OF COURSEWORK COMPLETION
A certificate of coursework completion will not be issued to a senior who successfully completes state and local
credit requirements for graduation, but fails to perform satisfactorily on the exit-level TAKS tests.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
At Rosebud-Lott High School we are cooperating with Temple College, TSTC, MCC and Hill College to make
available to our students courses toward the completion of certificates. The certificate programs are designed to
meet specific employment needs of the community. Upon successful completion of these courses, students can earn
concurrent high school and college credit.
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CLASS RANK
Class rank for senior students will be calculated by averaging semester grades earned in grades 9-12. Graduating
seniors will be ranked within the graduating class upon the basis of weighted grade averages for the four-year
program, excluding the last six weeks of the senior year. For ranking purposes only, the second semester average for
the senior year will be the average of the 4 th and 5th six weeks. The sixth six weeks grades will not be used due to
time constraint. The “final” rank/GPA will be calculated at the end of the fifth six weeks.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Grade classification is based on the number of credits previously earned. A student's classification is stated at the
beginning of the school year and is not changed during the year.
The minimum number of credits required for freshmen entering in 2007-2008 and thereafter:
Credits Earned
Classification
0-5.5
Grade 9
(freshman)
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Grade 10
(sophomore)
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Grade 11
(junior)
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Grade 12
(senior)
UIL will govern the number of credits for eligibility.
COLLEGE DAYS FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS
If a junior or senior needs to visit a college he/she should return with a signed document from a college official, on
letterhead from the college that verifies that he/she was at the college. This day will be counted as an excused
absence; however, it will not count toward one of his/her days absent for exemption purposes. Only two days will
be allowed to be counted as a college day. Permission must be received in advance by the principal.
COLLEGE TESTING
Many colleges require either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for admission.
Students are encouraged to take these exams at the end of their junior year. Registration forms may be picked up
from the counseling office and a fee is required.
ACT: College admissions test given by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students may register by mail or
by Internet at www.act.org Paper registration forms are available in the counselor’s office. Free test prep is
available at www.testprep.collegefortexans.com.
SAT: College admissions test given by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students may register by mail or
by Internet at www.collegeboard.com. Paper registration forms are available in the counselor’s office. SAT 1:
Reasoning Test is used for admission, while the SAT 2: Subject Tests are often used for both placement and
admission purposes.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
The district permits high school students to take correspondence courses—by mail or via the Internet—for credit
toward high school graduation. A student may be awarded two (2) credits by satisfactorily completing
correspondence courses. This credit must be earned from the University of Texas, Division of Extension, in Austin,
or from Texas Tech University, Division of Extension, in Lubbock. Correspondence credits from any other
institution will not be accepted. The student should check with the school counselor for information about enrolling
in correspondence courses.
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COURSE CREDIT
A student must have an end of course average of 70 to receive credit in any course. A one semester course stands
alone; it will not be averaged with any other course to determine course credit. Most full year courses will allow a
student to receive 1/2 credit per semester, if the average for the semester is 70 or above. When considering the full
year course, if one semester is above 70 and the other is below 70, Rosebud-Lott will average the two semesters
together and award a full credit, if the two semesters together average 70 or above. If the two semester average is
below 70 then only partial credit can be awarded. The partial credit will be for the semester in which the student had
a grade of 70 or above.
CREDIT-BY-EXAM
Students in grades 9-12 may use credit-by-exam to earn credit for a subject. For students who have received prior
instruction in the course, a grade of 70% must be earned on the exam to receive credit. Each semester has a separate
exam. For students who have not received prior instruction in the course, a grade of 90% must be earned on each
semester exam in order to receive credit. Exams must have a school official’s signature in order to be ordered and
must be taken at the school within 30 days of the order.
CREDIT RECOVERY
Students may regain credit in a class required for graduation by participating in the R-LHS credit recovery program.
This is a computer-based, individual class in which a student must complete the curriculum at a set mastery level.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
The Distinguished Achievement Program goes further than the Recommended Program by requiring students to
complete 3 years of foreign language and at least four advanced measures from a menu of options.
Those advanced measure options include:
 A score of three (3) or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination.
 A score of four (4) or above on an International Baccalaureate Examination.
 A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including Tech Prep (Articulated) programs.
 A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition: 1) as a Commended Scholar or higher by the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation; 2) as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of The College
Board; or 3) as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the
National Merit Corporation.
 An original research project related to the required curriculum as set forth in Chapter 74 and conducted under
the direction of a mentor and reported to an appropriate audience, or judged by a panel of professionals in the
field that is the focus of the project.
DUAL CREDIT
Rosebud-Lott ISD and Temple College and McLennan Community College have jointly offered dual credit college
classes to juniors and seniors who meet the college admissions criteria (see standardized tests). The classes are held
at the Cameron Campus of TC or through the internet. Students attend classes Monday-Thursday and are required to
ride the bus. Temple College and MCC requires written approval from the high school counselor or principal to
enroll in dual credit courses. All students must have passed all portions of the Accuplacer or be THEA exempt
before enrollment. A copy of these scores must be sent to the counseling office at R-LHS.
Before enrolling in a concurrent enrollment course through TC, Rosebud-Lott High School has developed a contract
for the parent and student to sign. This contract states:
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I understand that R-LISD has graciously agreed to provide me with the opportunity to take concurrent
enrollment classes. I also understand the following conditions:
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Attendance is crucial to a student’s success; therefore, any student may be dropped from this program upon
the 3rd unexcused absence.
If a student drops, fails or fails to complete a course, the student will not be allowed to enroll in the next
semester.
Students who are enrolled in the dual credit classes through Temple College at the Cameron Campus will be
required to participate in the student mentoring program on Fridays.
EARLY GRADUATION
Early graduation refers to graduating from high school in less than four years. Early graduation requires the student
to earn credits from an alternative credit source. The student should have parent’s written permission on file by the
end of the sophomore year prior to taking a state approved course intended to be used toward early graduation. A
written plan of action of how the student intends to complete the course work necessary to graduate early is
important. The student and parent are encouraged to discuss options and plans with the counselor so that the best
interest of the student can be met. The following are ways that a student can earn high school credit toward early
graduation: correspondence courses (a maximum of 2 credits), credit-by-exam, concurrent (dual) credit college
courses, and summer school (awarded through a public high school transcript).
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
There are several ways to earn college credit and save money while in high school.
•Take AP courses in high school and pass the AP test with a score of 3, 4, or 5.
•Take dual credit college classes during your junior and/or senior year.
•Take articulated R-LHS classes that count toward degree programs at Temple College, McLennan Community
College, Hill College or TSTC.
END-OF-COURSE (EOC)
In order to graduate, a student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product of the number of
EOC assessments taken in that content area and a scale score that indicates satisfactory performance. Freshman
class of 2011-2012 is first group to have EOC assessments as a graduation requirement. 9 th grade: English 1,
Algebra 1, Biology and World Geography; 10 th grade: English 2, Geometry, Chemistry, World History; 11 th grade:
English 3, Algebra 2, Physics, US History. If a student does not achieve the minimum score on an EOC assessment,
the student shall retake the assessment. A student is not required to retake a course as a condition of retaking an
EOC assessment. A student’s score on an EOC assessment will be worth 15% of the student’s final grade for that
course. EOC assessments are untimed, but designed to be about four hours. Assessments are not grade specific;
students take the assessment when they complete the course, regardless of enrolled grade. Pending TEA Guidelines
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
GR 9
TAKS
EOC
EOC
EOC
EOC
GR 10
TAKS
TAKS
EOC
EOC
EOC
GR 11
TAKS
TAKS
TAKS
EOC
EOC
GR 12
TAKS*
*retest
TAKS*
*retest
TAKS*
*retest
TAKS*
*retest
EOC*
*retest
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FEE WAIVERS
Fee waivers are available for the SAT and ACT exams if you qualify for free or reduced lunch. You can receive two
fee waivers for each exam during your junior or senior year. The use of the waiver entitles you to ask up to four
colleges to waive their college admissions fee. No fee waivers are available for the THEA tests.
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
Money for college comes from these basic sources:
Scholarships: Through FAFSA, College or Independent/Local Contributors
Grants:
Free money, does not need to be repaid (from colleges through FAFSA)
Loans:
From colleges or loan officer through FAFSA, does require repaying
Work Study:
Work at a college while attending through FAFSA
FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID) website: www.fafsa.ed.gov
It does not cost to apply for financial aid for college. One application, the FAFSA, is the starting point. This
application should be completed in January of your senior year. It requires parents Federal Income Tax Return and
students (if worked).
BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
Watch out for the following claims companies will make in an effort to scam you:
“For a fee, we provide a comprehensive list of scholarships.”
Don’t spend money on a fee-based matching service. The biggest and best scholarship databases are free on the web.
“Billions of dollars of award monies go unclaimed.”
Statements about funds going unclaimed are simply untrue. If funds are available, students will compete for them.
“We have a money-back guarantee.”
Legitimate scholarships are always competitive. No one can guarantee you will win a scholarship.
“We need your credit card or bank account number”
No legitimate scholarship should require your credit card number or bank account numbers.
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
Financial Aid Resources These helpful websites will provide you with information on college preparation and
student financial aid resources.
www.CollegeforTexans.com;
www.AdventuresinEducation.org;
www.fastweb.com;
www.finaid.org;
www.ed.gov/finaid.html; www.mapping-your-future.org;
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspmain.html;
www.texasmentor.org;
www.texastomorrowfunds.org;
http://texasscholars.lifeafterhighschool.org;
www.jobgusher.com www.tesgearup.org.
REMEMBER…FINANCIAL AID DOESN’T COST MORE THAN A POSTAGE STAMP!
FULL TIME STUDENT STATUS
In order to be eligible to participate in UIL and extracurricular activities, a student must be enrolled at R-LHS as a
full-time student. A full-time student must be enrolled in curriculum defined by the State of Texas for 240 minutes
per day.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE SYSTEM (GPA)
A student’s grade point average (GPA) will be determined by the semester grade average as it corresponds to the
grade point scale. All semester grades earned for high school credit will count towards GPA, except for the
following: PE, athletics, driver’s ed, correspondence courses, credit-by-exam, credit recovery, summer courses,
reading, TAKS remediation, local credit courses or any college classes taken outside of the regular school day.
Students who transfer into Rosebud-Lott ISD and who have received honors credit from another certified high
school shall receive honors credit only in the honor courses offered at Rosebud-Lott. Letter grades transferred to
Rosebud-Lott will be assigned a numerical value as follows:
A= 90
B= 80
C= 75
D= 70
F= 65
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GRADUATION DIPLOMA
To receive a high school diploma from the district, a student must successfully complete the required number of
credits and pass a statewide exit-level exam. The exit-level test, required for students in grade 11, covers English
language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and requires knowledge of Algebra I, Geometry, Biology,
Integrated Chemistry and Physics, English III, and early American and United States History, World History, and
World Geography. A student who does not pass the exit-level assessment will have additional opportunities to take
the test. Beginning with the freshman class of 2011–2012 the end-of-course assessment instruments for secondarylevel courses in Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, biology, chemistry, physics, English I, English II, English III,
world geography, world history and United States history, which measure students’ academic performance in core
high school courses, will become part of the graduation requirements.
HONOR STUDENTS
Students graduating with a cumulative average of 3.5 or higher and has completed the Distinguished Achievement
Program shall be designated as Summa Cum Laude Graduate (with Highest Honors-gold medal/blue ribbon).
Students graduating with a cumulative average of 3.0-3.4 and has completed the Distinguished Achievement
Program shall be designed as Magna Cum Laude Graduate (with Great Honors-silver medal/red ribbon). Students
graduating with a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher and has completed the Recommended Program shall be
designated as Cum Laude Graduate (with Honors-bronze medal/white ribbon). Honor Graduates who have a final
GPA, which ranks them in the top 10% of their class, will be eligible for automatic admission into four-year public
universities and colleges in Texas.
HONOR ROLL
In order to qualify for the honor roll, a student must earn a minimum average of "90" in each of his academic credit
courses. This honor roll will be published after each six-weeks grading period. Students qualifying for the honor roll
for each of the first five grading periods will receive a certificate of award at the end of the school year. Honor roll
students may not have a grade below "80" in P.E., or Athletics, although these will not be included in averaging for
honor roll qualifiers.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE ELIGIBILITY
If you are interested in playing college sports you must meet several eligibility rules. Be sure to send your ACT/SAT
scores to NCAA code # for ACT and SAT is 9999. You must either mail or submit electronically an initial eligibility
form. Forms are available at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Be sure and ask your counselor to send a transcript.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
National Honor Society (Black Rose Chapter) To be eligible for membership in the Black Rose Chapter of the
National Honor Society, the candidate must be a sophomore, junior, or senior and must have maintained at least a 90
average on all academic work for the two semesters prior to application for membership (physical education, band,
and athletics are not considered when determining averages for the semester). Candidates must have been in
attendance at the school for at least one semester.
National Junior Honor Society (White Rose Chapter) To be eligible for membership in the White Rose Chapter
of the National Junior Honor Society, the candidate must be an 8th or 9th grade student and must have maintained at
least a 90 average on all academic work for the two semesters prior to application for membership (physical
education, band, and athletics are not considered when determining averages for the semester). Candidates must
have been in attendance at the school for at least one semester to be eligible for consideration.
Membership in the White or Black Rose Chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Members are selected by a
faculty council which bases its decisions on the candidate’s scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER
All students are required, by state regulation, to earn 1.0 credit in physical education or the equivalent. Substitutions
for physical education include the fall semester of marching band or VAC program. A maximum of one credit may
be awarded.
PLAN & PSAT/NMSQT
PLAN: The PLAN gives students a projected ACT score. This test introduces students to the style and grading
procedure used in the ACT. The counselor administers the PLAN in the fall during the regular school day. The
PLAN is designed for all sophomores. The cost is free pending TEA grant.
PSAT/NMSQT: The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test) gives a projected SAT score. It is a shorter version of the SAT, consisting of the same types of verbal and
math sections. The counselor administers the PSAT/NMSQT in October during the regular school day. The scores
on this test taken in the junior year determine who will be eligible for National Merit Scholarships. We recommend
that college bound sophomores and juniors take this exam. Students must sign up for this test in the counseling
office. A fee is required.
STANDARDIZED TESTS (THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET OR COMPASS)
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires students who are enrolling in a Texas public college or
university to satisfy the Texas Success Initiative testing requirements. Prior to enrollment in a Texas public college
or university, students must take a standardized test, such as: THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, or COMPASS.
Seniors or juniors wishing to take concurrent enrollment classes must pass one of the standardized tests before
enrolling. Students can be exempt due to ACT, SAT, or TAKS scores. Qualifying standards to be exempt on tests
listed below are:
ACT 23 composite score; 19 on math and English sections
SAT 1070 combined score; 500 on math and verbal sections
TAKS 2200 math and/or 2200 English/Language Arts (ELA) with a writing composition score of 3 or higher*
*Sophomores can earn a waiver by scoring on the 10th grade TAKS at the same level. This is not an exemption but
allows students to take college classes during their junior year.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Only seniors can be a student assistant for only one period. No credit is given for being a student assistant. A written
permission from the principal is required.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Students may earn credit for classes taken in summer school offered at Rosebud-Lott or other public high schools.
Students are subject to the particular school’s specific guidelines and rules. It is advised that students receive the
counselor’s written approval before taking any summer school class to avoid the possibility of taking a class that does
not count towards graduation. No credit will be awarded without an official transcript from an accredited high school.
TAKS (TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
In addition to routine tests and other measures of achievement, students at certain grade levels will take statemandated tests, such as TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills), in the following subjects:
Mathematics
11th (Exit Level)
ELA
11th (Exit Level)
Science
11th (Exit Level)
Social Studies
11th (Exit Level)
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TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION
Did you know that you can complete one application for college and use it to apply to over 40 Texas public college
and universities? It is called the Texas Common Application. You can make copies of the paper application and mail
it along with the application fee, if applicable, or do it the preferred way, submit it electronically. Pay the application
fee by credit card. Tell the counselor’s office to mail your transcript to each college you have applied. The website is
www.applytexas.org
TEXAS GRANT
You may be eligible for a Texas Grant (money for college) provided you:
1. Complete the Recommended High School or Distinguished Achievement Program,
2. Submit the FAFSA, to determine financial need. (Do this your senior year after income tax return is figured,
3. Attend a Texas College, and
4. Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
WEIGHTED COURSES
English 1 Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
Physics Honors
English 2 Honors
Pre Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology
English 3 Honors
Calculus AB/AP
Spanish 3 PreAP
English 4 Honors
Biology Honors
Dual Credit Courses (college classes)
Geometry Honors
Chemistry Honors
Weighted courses carry additional 5-10 points per semester (see chart on page 21)
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The student with the highest final GPA for high school work will be named the class valedictorian. The student with
the second highest GPA will be named the class salutatorian. Students transferring from another school will be
eligible for valedictorian and salutatorian honors, provided they complete the last two years at Rosebud-Lott High
school and all other high school semester grade averages are available.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Language Arts
English I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Emphasis is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly
expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students will
write to persuade and to report and describe. They will read
extensively in multiple genres from world literature.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
English III
Credit: 1
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: English II
Emphasis is placed on business forms of writing such as the report,
the business memo, the narrative of a procedure, the summary or
abstract, and the resume. Students will read extensively in multiple
genres from American literature and other world literature.
English I Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: 90> in 8th Grade English or teacher recommendation
English 1 Honors is designed to introduce students to the
Advanced Placement strand of courses with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to take the Advanced Placement exams in English
Language and Composition and English Literature and
Composition. Students will read different literature genres and
study their characteristics. Grammar, usage, and mechanics will be
presented to enhance communication skills. Elements of the
writing process will be taught and will be used by students in
writing activities. Students will be expected to use higher level
thinking skills and to do in-depth analytical reading and writing.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
English III Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: 80> in English II Honors or 90> in English II or
teacher recommendation
English 3 Honors is designed for students who have exhibited
outstanding skills in English and desire advanced instruction in
composition, grammar and analytical reading. This course uses
state adopted textbooks and college level materials. The intent of
English 3 Honors is to prepare students to take the Advanced
Placement Language and Composition Exam to earn college credit;
therefore, the course will emphasize expository, analytical, and
argumentative essays, stressing the connection between reading
and writing. Literature will be studied to acquaint students with a
variety of prose styles and grammar and vocabulary will be studied
to provide the student with practice to mature his/her own writing
style.
English II
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English I
Emphasis is placed on persuasive forms of writing such as logical
arguments, expressions of opinion, and personal forms of writing.
These may include a response to literature, a reflective essay, or an
autobiographical narrative. Students will read extensively in
multiple genres from world literature.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
English III-DC Composition 1&2
(ENG 1301-Fall)/(ENG 1302-Spring)
Credit: 1; weighted (HS English 3 credit)
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: 80> in English II Honors or 90> in English II; met
dual credit requirement
(1301): The course consists of an intensive study of the principles
of writing, analysis and discussion of expository selections, theme
writing, collateral reading, and grammar.
(1302): Emphasis is placed on the careful reading of, critical and
analytical writing about, selected literary genre. Research writing
is required. Prerequisite is 1301
English II Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: 80> in English I Honors or 90> in English I or
teacher recommendation
English 2 Honors is designed to further prepare students for the
Advanced Placement strand of courses with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to take the Advanced Placement exams in English
Language and Composition and English Literature and
Composition. Students will study the different genres of literature.
They will further develop writing skills. The study of grammar,
usage, and mechanics will be presented to enhance oral and written
communication skills. The student will use higher level thinking
skills while doing in-depth analytical reading and writing.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
English IV
Credit: 1
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: English III
Students will write in a variety of forms, including business,
personal, literary, and persuasive, and will read extensively in
multiple genres from British literature and other world literature.
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English IV Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 80> in English III Honors or 90> in English III or
teacher recommendation
English 4 Honors is designed for students who have exhibited
outstanding skills in English and desire advanced instruction in
composition, grammar, and analytical reading. This course uses
state adopted textbooks and college level materials. The intent of
English 4 Honors is to prepare students to take the Advanced
Placement Literature and Composition Exam to earn college credit;
therefore, the course will emphasize expository, analytical, and
argumentative essays, stressing the connection between reading
and writing. Literature will be studied to acquaint students with a
variety of prose styles, and grammar and vocabulary will be
studied to provide the student with practice to mature his/her own
writing style.
Speech/Communications
Professional Communications (Speech)
Credit: ½
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This course offers instruction in developing effective
communication skills. Rapidly expanding technologies and
changing social and corporate systems demand that students send
clear verbal messages, choose affective nonverbal behaviors, listen
for desired results, and apply valid critical-thinking and problem
solving process. Students will be expected to identify, analyze,
develop, and evaluate communication skills needed for
professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group
interactions, and personal and professional presentations.
English IV-DC British Literature 1&2
(ENG 2322-Fall)/(ENG 2323-Spring)
Credit: 1; weighted (HS English 4 credit)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: ENG 1301/1302
(2322): This course is a survey of English Literature from the Old
English Period through the Eighteenth Century. A study of prose
and poetry, assigned reading, essays, and tests constitute the work
of the course. Research writing is required.
(2323): This course is a continuation of the study of English
Literature from the Romantic Period through the Modern Period. A
study of prose and poetry, assigned reading, essays, and tests
constitute the work of the course. Research writing is required.
Prerequisite is 2322
Mathematics
Algebra
Credit: 1
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Algebra 1 provides basic understandings in foundation concepts,
algebraic thinking and symbolic reasoning, function concepts,
relationship between equations and functions, tools for algebraic
thinking and underlying mathematical processes. Algebra 1
concepts build around foundations for functions, linear functions,
and quadratic and other nonlinear functions.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Reading
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Reading 1 offers students instruction in word recognition and
comprehension strategies and vocabulary to ensure that high
school students have an opportunity to read with competence,
confidence, and understanding. Students are given opportunities to
locate information in varied sources, to read critically, to evaluate
sources, and to draw supportable conclusions. Recommended for
students who did poorly on 8th and 9th grade TAKS reading
Geometry
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-10
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Geometry provides basic understandings in foundation concepts
for high school mathematics, geometric thinking and spatial
reasoning, geometric figures and their properties, the relationship
between geometry, other mathematics, and other disciplines, tools
for geometric thinking, underlying mathematical processes.
Geometric concepts are built around geometric structure,
geometric patterns, dimensionality and the geometry of location,
congruence and the geometry of size, and similarity and the
geometry of shape.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Recommendation of LPAC
English as a Second Language is designed for students who have
limited or non-existent English skills and who have been
recommended by the LPAC. Students will receive help in coping
with other courses and instruction in speaking, reading and writing
English correctly.
Geometry Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 9-10
Prerequisite: 90 > Algebra or teacher recommendation
Geometry Honors is designed to incorporate the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Geometry and to further prepare students
to use higher level thinking skills with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to advance their mathematical experiences.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
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published by the College Board. This publication may be obtained
from the College Board Advanced Placement Program..
Mathematical Models with Applications
Credit: 1
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry
Students continue to build their understanding through other
mathematical experiences. Students use algebraic, graphical, and
geometric reasoning to recognize patterns and structure, to model
information, and to solve problems from various disciplines.
Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life
applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music,
design and science. Students use mathematical models from
algebra, geometry, probability and statistics and connections
among these to solve problems from a wide variety of advanced
applications in both mathematical and non mathematical situations.
Students use a variety of representations (concrete, numerical,
algorithmic, and graphical), tools, and technology to link modeling
techniques and purely mathematical concepts and to solve applied
problems. Not recommended for Distinguished Achievement
Program. Must be taken before Algebra 2
Science
Biology
Credit: 1
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Biology is a laboratory-oriented course in the structure and
physiology of cells. A foundation is established in environmental,
evolutionary, and physiological relationships between all living
organisms, using investigations and physical mathematical and
conceptual models. Students will learn that science has limitations
and must be constantly modified based on new discoveries.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Algebra 2
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry
Algebra 2 provides basic understandings in foundation concepts
for high school mathematics, algebraic thinking and symbolic
reasoning, functions, equations and their relationship, and
relationship between algebra and geometry, tools for algebraic
thinking, and underlying mathematical processes. Algebra
concepts are built around foundations for functions, algebra and
geometry, quadratic and square root functions, rational functions,
and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Biology Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: 90 > in 8th grade science or teacher recommendation
Biology Honors is designed to incorporate the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Biology and to further prepare students
to use higher level thinking skills with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to advance their scientific experiences.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Algebra 2 Honors
Integrated Physics & Chemistry
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: 90 > in Geometry or teacher recommendation
Algebra 2 Honors is designed to incorporate the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Algebra 2 and to further prepare students
to use higher level thinking skills with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to advance their mathematical experiences.
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: Biology
This course integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in
the following topics: motion, waves, energy transformation,
properties of matter, changes in matter, and solution chemistry.
Students will conduct a minimum of 40% laboratory activities.
Not recommended for Distinguished Achievement Program
Pre Calculus
Chemistry
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra 2
Pre Calculus students continue to build their understanding through
other mathematical experiences. Students use symbolic reason
analytical methods to represent mathematical situations, to express
generalizations, and to study mathematical concepts and the
relationships among them. Students use functions, equations, and
limits as useful tools for expressing generalizations and as means
for analyzing and understanding a broad variety of mathematical
relationships. Students also use functions as well as symbolic
reasoning to represent and connect ideas in geometry, probability,
statistics, trigonometry, and calculus and to model physical
situations. Students use a variety of representations (concrete,
numerical, algorithmic, and graphical), tools, and technology to
model functions and equations and solve real-life problems.
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-11
Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra 1
Chemistry 1 is the study of the structure, composition and behavior
of matter. Some topics of study include atomic structure, formulas
and equations, chemical reactions, properties of gasses and
solutions, acids, bases and salts. Students need a strong math
background to understand many of the concepts. It is a lab-oriented
course, two labs per week that stresses several forms, measurement
of chemical quantities, prediction of chemical phenomena and safe
manipulation of chemical investigations.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Chemistry Honors
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 10-11
Prerequisite:
90 > in Biology, Algebra 1 or teacher
recommendation
Chemistry Honors is designed to incorporate the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Chemistry and to further prepare
students to use higher level thinking skills with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to advance their scientific experiences.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Calculus AB AP
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 80 > in Pre Calculus
Content requirements for Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB
are prescribed in the College Board Publication Advanced
Placement Course Description Mathematics: Calculus AB
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Social Studies
Physics
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Geometry
Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions.
Some topics of study are mechanics, light, sound, heat, electricity,
magnetism and nuclear phenomena. Observation of the laws of
force and motion, the nature of light, wave phenomena, and
properties of electricity and magnetism are integral components of
the course. Students need a strong math background to understand
many of the concepts. Approximately two labs per week are
preformed, emphasizing accurate observations and collection and
analysis of data.
World Geography Studies
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: 90>Chemistry, Geometry or teacher recommendation
Physics Honors is designed to incorporate the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Physics and to further prepare students
to use higher level thinking skills with the ultimate goal of
preparing them to advance their scientific experiences.
Grade: 9
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Geography teaches students about the world in which they live. It
focuses on the land, resources, and people. It helps students learn
about major world regions and study the political, economic, and
social developments of these regions. Geography also introduces
important
geographic
themes—population
distributions,
transportation, and communication, development of nations,
utilization of resources, impact of people on the environment,
conflict and cooperation. Students learn how people adapt to and
change the world around them. Special features and a variety of
illustrations increase student’s interest in learning geography.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Earth and Space Science
World History Studies
Physics Honors
Credit: 1
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 3 units of science; 3 units of mathematics
Earth and Space science is a capstone course designed to build on
students’ prior scientific and academic knowledge and skills to
develop understanding of earth’s system and time
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: None
This course presents a chronological narrative of World History
from the earliest civilizations to the present. Within this
framework, we will trace the development of civilizations in
different parts of the world. The class is integrated by a number of
themes that form the patterns of civilization. Among these themes
are political change and economic development, the influence of
geography on cultures, the growth of sciences and technology, and
the effect of contact between cultures and creativity in the arts.
*EOC worth 15% of student’s final grade in this course.
Anatomy and Physiology
Credit: 1
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 3 units of science; 3 units of mathematics
In Anatomy and Physiology students conduct laboratory and field
investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and
make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific
problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology study a
variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human
body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining
homeostasis. (Designed for 4th science credit)
United States History Studies Since
Reconstruction
Credit: 1
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with a comprehensive history of the
United States since 1865. It presents the past honestly and
accurately. It describes the struggles and accomplishments of all
Americans, including the many ethnic and minority groups who
have valuable contributions to our nation’s history. This course has
two major goals. The first goal is to instruct and excite students
about the nation’s past. The second is to help students master those
social studies skills vital to a real understanding of America’s
history.
US History-DC US History 1&2
(HIST 1301-Fall)/(HIST 1302-Spring)
Credit: 1; weighted (HS US History credit)
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Met dual credit requirement
(1301): A general survey of the United States from the period of
discovery through the Reconstruction.
(1302): A continuation of History 1301. The history of the United
States since the Reconstruction to the present time.
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United States Government
Psychology-DC General Psychology
Credit: ½; fall
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
The study of government will give the student a comprehensive
knowledge of the organization and operation of the American
system of government. The student will study the foundations of
the U.S. political system and the development of the U.S.
governmental system. The course analyses the role of the
individual and the political parties in decision making in civic
affairs. Students will respect the self and dedication to the
American way of life.
(PSYC 2301- Fall)
Credit: ½;weighted;(HS Psychology credit through TC-Cameron);
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Met dual credit requirement
A survey of principles, theories and concepts governing human
behavior. Designed to introduce the student to the broad field of
psychology. Includes principles of learning, motivation,
perception, emotion, personality theory, and adjustment.
US Government-DC US Government 1&2
(GOVT 2301- Fall)/(GOVT 2302-Spring)
Credit: ½ -1; weighted; (HS US Government ½ credit-fall; HS
Social Studies Advanced Studies ½ credit-spring)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Met dual credit requirement
(2301): This course surveys the origin and development of the
U.S. and Texas Constitutions, federalism, interstate relations,
political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, and elections.
(2302): Primary emphasis is on the legislative, executive, and
judicial systems of local, state, and federal governments as
established in the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. Included are the
bureaucracy and selected problems in making public policy.
GOVT 2301&2302 must be taken together in order to be
transferred as Government requirement for 4 year universities.
Health
Physical Education/Equivalent
Health
Credit: ½
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn that good health habits can prevent illness.
They also learn good health habits to improve the way they look,
the way they perform in school and sports, the way they interact
with others, and the way they feel about themselves. Health is the
state of total physical, mental and social well being, not just
freedom from sickness and ailments.
Economics/Free Enterprise
Credit: ½; spring
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: None
The course consists of a comprehensive study of the basic
concepts, principles and practices of economics. The student will
develop an understanding of the principles that underlie the United
States free enterprise system. The student will learn about the
operations of the United States economy and Personal Finance.
The course also helps students develop an appreciation for the
benefits of living in a nation that enjoys a free enterprise system. It
also takes a serious look at economics and the environment.
Physical Education
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
The student will participate in varied individual, dual and team
recreational activities that could be continued throughout life. They
will become familiar with the rules, knowledge, and skills basic to
the different activities.
Economics-DC Prin of Macro Economics
Athletics
(ECON 2301- Spring)
Credit: ½; weighted; (HS Economic credit)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Met dual credit requirement
This course surveys the American economic system emphasizing
the impact of choices made by consumers and firms on the total
level of economic activity. Introduces the fundamental economic
principles underlying the economic problem; special emphasis on
aggregate economic analysis; determinants of policy; inflation and
unemployment; economic growth; macroeconomic equilibrium,
fiscal policy, monetary policy, government budget deficits and
public debt, international trade, money and banking. Specific
topics are examined using basic methods of economics.
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Students will participate in interscholastic league sport such as
volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, football, baseball,
softball, golf, and tennis. They will gain knowledge on the rules
and regulations of the sport in which they participate. They will
gain skill to compete successfully in these sports as a team and
constantly display good sportsmanship on and off the court
throughout the season. This is an extra-curricular activity;
therefore, the coach can establish rules of conduct that are more
demanding than what the student handbook shows. These rules
must be clearly published by the coach.
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Applied Music 1-2
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Director’s Approval
Applied Music is a performance-based class that requires strenuous
individual music study. The student will be assigned specific
materials in preparation for ATSSB events. During the fall
semester, the student will prepare assigned etudes and scales for
All-Region band auditions. The student will be required to play all
assignments to the directors’ satisfaction in order to participate in
ATSSB All-Region band auditions. During the spring semester, the
student will prepare an assigned Class I or Class II solo for Solo
and Ensemble Auditions. The student will be required to play all
assignments to the directors’ satisfaction in order to participate in
Solo and Ensemble Auditions. Some elements of Music Theory
and Music History instruction will be included.
Foreign Language
Spanish 1
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, elements of grammar,
vocabulary and conversation based on situations in everyday life.
This course is not a conversational Spanish course. It is designed to
prepare the student for more advanced studies in Spanish.
Art 1-2
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 1
The course will review language fundamentals and continuation of
conversation. Emphasis will be on reading and writing but
pronunciation will be stressed. Hispanic culture, through dances,
songs, etc. will be studied.
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will illustrate ideas for artwork from direct observation,
experience, and imagination and compare and contrast the use of
art elements and art principles in personal artworks and those of
others, using vocabulary accurately. Students will express ideas
through original artworks, using a variety of media with
appropriate skill.
Spanish 3 PreAP
Theatre Arts
Credit: 1; weighted
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2
Students should be able to communicate independently when
speaking and writing. An emphasis is placed on spoken
communication,
auditory
comprehension,
and
reading
comprehension. High to advanced grammatical structures are
studied and production of grammatically appropriate written
Spanish is emphasized. Various projects are required.
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Four basic strands--perception, creative expression/performance,
historical and cultural heritage, and critical evaluation--provide
broad, unifying structures for organizing knowledge and skills
students are expected to acquire. Through perceptual studies,
students increase their understanding of self and others and
develop clear ideas about the world. Through a variety of theatrical
experiences, students communicate in a dramatic form, make
artistic choices, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and
relate interpersonally.
Spanish 2
Technology Application
Fine Arts
Band 1-4
Web Technologies
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: 8th grade band, audition before the band director
prior to admission
Band 1-4 is for high school students who enjoy performing music.
Fine Arts credit is given and ½ unit of Physical Education
equivalent credit may be earned for participation in the fall
marching band. Students in Band 1-4 will have opportunities to
develop citizenship skills and physical and mental discipline
necessary for success in life. The Cougar Band members will
compete in UIL Marching, Medium Ensemble, Concert, and Sightreading contest and may participate in the flag corp, the Auxiliary
unit, solo-ensemble, and ATSSB/TMEA district contests.
Credit: ½-1
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry or Keyboarding proficient
Through the study of web technologies and design, students learn
to make informed decisions and apply the decisions to the field of
information technology. Students implement personal and
interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace
environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will
enable students to successfully perform and interact in a
technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing,
computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to
the information technology environment.
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business, including cost accounting, budgetary planning and
control and financial statement analysis. Tasks that are performed
by bookkeepers, junior accountants, cost clerks and accountants
are included and provide realistic and practical experience for the
student.
Graphic Design & Illustration/Animation
Credit: ½-1
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry or Keyboarding proficient
Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within
this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and
skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to
develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the
animation industry. Careers in graphic design and illustration span
all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries.
Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills
needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and
Communications career cluster, students will be expected to
develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on
fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.
Principles of Business, Marketing, and
Finance
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain
knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems,
the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services,
advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process
and financial management principles. This course allows students
to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to
a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and
settings in business, marketing, and finance.
Business Information Management
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry or Keyboarding proficient
Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging
technologies used in the global marketplace. Students implement
personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving
workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing,
computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to
the information technology environment. This course could be
used towards RLHS Technology Application requirement.
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video
Technology and Communications
(Photo Journalism/Yearbook)
Credit: ½- 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and
Communications career cluster require, in addition to creative
aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology
applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in
oral and written communication. Within this context, students will
be expected to develop an understanding of the various and
multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge,
skills and educational requirements for those opportunities.
*This course will also produce the yearbook for the school.
BUSINESS
Touch System Data Entry
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students apply technical skills to address business applications of
emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing,
computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to
the business environment. Students will need to apply touch
system data entry for production of business documents.
AGRICULTURE
Principles of Agriculture
Natural Resources
Accounting 1
Food
and
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills
regarding
career
opportunities,
personal
development,
globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and
expectations. To prepare for success, students need to have
opportunities to learn, reinforce experience, apply, and transfer
their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Students learn the theory and procedures for keeping financial
records for service businesses, merchandising businesses and
corporations. Topics include special journals, banking and
checking accounts, payroll taxes and tax reports, automated
accounting systems, depreciation, notes & interest, uncollected
accounts, inventory control, and voucher and petty cash systems.
Accounting 2
Livestock Production (Animal Science)
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
Advanced Accounting emphasizes in more detail, the theory and
procedures that were learned in Accounting 1. Greater emphasis is
focused on the forms of business ownership—proprietorships,
partnerships, and corporations. Emphasis is also placed on a
departmentalized merchandising business and a manufacturing
Credit: ½; fall
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are
not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and
poultry.
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Equine Science
Ag Power Systems
Credit: ½; spring
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study
include, but are not limited to, horses, donkeys, and mules.
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course is designed to develop an understanding of power and
control systems as related to energy sources, small and large power
systems, and agricultural machinery.
Horticultural Science
Ag Facilities Design and Fabrication
Credit: ½; fall
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course is designed to develop an understanding of common
horticultural management practices as they relate to food and
ornamental plant production.
Landscape Design
Management
and
Turf
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Ag Mechanics and Metal Technology
Students explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and
industry expectations. To prepare for success, students reinforce,
apply, and transfer their academic knowledge and technical skills
in a variety of settings.
Grass
Credit: ½; spring
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course is designed to develop an understanding of landscape
and turf grass management techniques and practices.
MEDICAL SCIENCE
Medical Terminology-DC (HITT 1205)
Credit: ½; weighted
(HS Medical Terminology credit through MCC)
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Met dual credit requirement
Medical Terminology studies the word origin and structure through
the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals,
abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical
specialties and diagnostic procedures
Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course examines the management of game and non-game
wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as
related to current agricultural practices.
Teen Leadership
Food Technology and Safety
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: none
This course focuses on the skills and strategies necessary for
students to make a successful transition into high school and an
academic career. Students will explore the options available in
high school, higher education, and the professional world in order
to establish both immediate and long term personal goals. This
course emphasizes proactive problem solving, self-determination
and independent thinking skills.
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course examines the food technology industry as it relates to
food production, handling, and safety.
Principles and Elements of Floral Design
Credit: ½ - 1
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Horticultural Science
This course is designed to develop students' ability to identify and
demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design
as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral
enterprises. A fine arts credit can be received for this course.
Local credit
Student Assistant
AG MECHANICS
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Principal approval
Student assistant is designed for students who wish to assist the
teacher, principal or counselor with everyday activities.
Ag Mechanics and Construction Technology
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Ag Food and Natural Resources
This course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural
mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation,
electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal
working techniques. Students will have an opportunity to receive
certification in safety.
TAKS/EOC Prep
Credit: ½-1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: Did not pass part of the TAKS or STAAR EOC
test.
This course is designed to re-teach the necessary TEKS to enable
the student to pass the exit level TAKS or End-of-Course test.
20
GRADE POINT AVERAGE SYSTEM
5.0 (+10 points)
100
5
99
4.5 (+5 points)
4.0
100
4.5
100
4
4.9
99
4.4
99
3.9
98
4.8
98
4.3
98
3.8
97
4.7
97
4.2
97
3.7
96
4.6
96
4.1
96
3.6
95
4.5
95
4
95
3.5
94
4.4
94
3.9
94
3.4
93
4.3
93
3.8
93
3.3
92
4.2
92
3.7
92
3.2
91
4.1
91
3.6
91
3.1
90
4
90
3.5
90
3
89
3.9
89
3.4
89
2.9
88
3.8
88
3.3
88
2.8
87
3.7
87
3.2
87
2.7
86
3.6
86
3.1
86
2.6
85
3.5
85
3
85
2.5
84
3.4
84
2.9
84
2.4
83
3.3
83
2.8
83
2.3
82
3.2
82
2.7
82
2.2
81
3.1
81
2.6
81
2.1
80
3
80
2.5
80
2
79
2.9
79
2.4
79
1.9
78
2.8
78
2.3
78
1.8
77
2.7
77
2.2
77
1.7
76
2.6
76
2.1
76
1.6
75
2.5
75
2
75
1.5
74
2.4
74
1.9
74
1.4
73
2.3
73
1.8
73
1.3
72
2.2
72
1.7
72
1.2
71
2.1
71
1.6
71
1.1
70
2
70
1.5
70
1
Calculus
Honors (H)
Dual Credit Courses (D)
Spanish 4 AP
PreCalculus
Spanish 3 PreAP
All remaining courses
EXCEPT:
PE,
athletics,
reading, local credit,
correspondence,
credit-by-exam,
TAKS/EOC, summer
courses, and credit
recovery
New GPA scale beginning with class of 2012 and thereafter