MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2017-2018 Board of Trustees Marlin Thomas, Board President Fisher, Jr., Vice President Ana Cortez, Secretary Janie Serna, Board Trustee Monique Celedon, Board Trustee Melinda Fiebig, Board Trustee Johnny R. Velasco, Board Trustee The Manor ISD Board of Trustees, as a standard, holds monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month and begin at 6:00 pm. The Board of Trustees meetings are listed below. Board of Trustee meetings are held at the Manor ISD administration building, located at 10335 US Hwy 290 E., Manor, TX 78653. The general public is welcomed to attend these meetings. Independent School District Administration Dr. Royce Avery, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Yearwood, Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Accountability Jennifer Land, Chief Financial Officer Marivel Sedillo, Executive Director of Human Resources
English I, II, III, IV Immigrant students with limited English proficiency may substitute English I & II For Speakers of Other Languages for English I & II Mathematics ………………………………………………………………………………..3 Credits credits to include Algebra I & Geometry Science ……………………………………………………………………………………….2 Credits Two credits to include Biology & IPC *May used Chemistry or Physics for IPC, but must used the other as Academic elective credit Social Studies ……………………………………………………………………………….4 Credits Geography, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government (0.5) & Economics (0.5) Physical Education ………………………………………………………………………...1 Credit Or any SBOE Approved Substitution Languages Other Than English ……………………………………………………….....0 Credits *None Required Fine Arts ……………………………………………………………..……………………….1 Credit Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Floral Design, Mariachi, Orchestra, or Theatre Arts Speech ………………………………………………………………………………………...0.5 Credit Professional Communications or Communication Application Additional Electives for MHS & MEA ………………………………………………...6.5 Credits 0.5 Credit must be in Health & 1 Credit must be in Technology Applications Minimum High School Graduation Plan for MHS & MEA Total Credits = 22.0 *This plan is recommended by ARD Committee and/or Administrative Committee. *A Minimum High School Program agreement must be completed, signed by parent, and approved by administration. Minimum High School Graduation Plan for MNTHS = None Offered Graduation Requirements for Freshmen Entering 2014-2015 and Beyond
Year 4/ Grade 12 03310300 Economics Free Enterprise .50 ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3.00 Year 4/ Grade 12 03330100 US Government .50 GOVT 2305 US Government 3.00 Total Year 4/ 12 6.00 23.00 Degree Plan Total 14.50 SPAN Option 14.00 PCYH/ARTS Option 64.00 SPAN Option 62.00 PCYH/ARTS Option Middle School Course Descriptions English Language Arts English Language Arts GRADE LEVEL: 6 TX ID: 2800000 PREREQUISITE: None Course Description: This class includes the study of both English and Reading. Writing, literature, reading, and communication skills are intertwined throughout the course. Students will focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, the process of writing, literary study, language development, and lifetime study skills. English Language Arts Pre-AP GRADE LEVEL: 6 TX ID: 2800000 PREREQUISITE: None Course Description: This course is designed to meet the needs of sixth grade students with language and reading skills. While it emphasizes the basics of language, composition, and literature, it also affords the student the opportunity to do wider reading and to develop upper level thinking, reading and writing skills. Students should expect outside reading and writing assignments ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MODIFIED 6 GRADE GRADE LEVEL: 6 TX ID: Prerequisite: ARD Committee recommendation. Course Description: This class modifies the general education curriculum and supplements with specialized instruction that addresses all 5 components of reading, plus writing: phonemic awareness and phonics, word recognition and spelling, vocabulary and morphology, grammar and usage, comprehension, and speaking and writing. The supplemental instruction provides effective, explicit, sequential, linguistically logical, and systematic instruction for struggling readers, writers, speakers, and spellers. This course utilizes multisensory learning strategies and direct instruction methodology. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ALTERNATE 6 GRADE GRADE LEVEL: 6 TX ID: Prerequisite: ARD Committee recommendation. Course Description: This course delivers a functional curriculum that addresses 4 literacy blocks: Writing, Self-selected Reading, Guided Reading, and Word
(see above for description) Program of Study: Certified Welding Technician Endorsement: Business & Industry Year 1 PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES and BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (optional) Year 2 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS & WELDING TECHNOLOGIES Year 3 AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES DESIGN & FABRICATION and AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Year 4 AGRICULTURAL POWER SYSTEMS and PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES (WELDING TECHNOLOGY) and MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE (optional) PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES (see above for description) AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS & METAL TECHNOLOGIES GRADE LEVEL: 9-10 CREDIT: 1 TX ID: 13002200 PREREQUISITE(S): Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (Course not available for 11th & 12th graders??) Course Description: 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. Opportunity for Certification in OSHA 10-hour General Industry will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Manor FFA Chapter. AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES DESIGN & FABRICATION LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: 2 TX ID: 13002300 PREREQUISITE(S): Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural facilities design and fabrication. 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. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Manor FFA Chapter. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING (see page 44 for description) AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: 1 TX ID: 13032400 PREREQUISITE(S): Agricultural Facilities Design & Fabrication Course Description: 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. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Manor FFA Chapter. PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Certified Welding Technician) GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: 2 TX ID: 13002510 PREREQUISITE(S): Agricultural Facilities Design & Fabrication; and Agricultural Power Systems (concurrent) Articulated course with ACC, WLDG 1428 to Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Course Description: This course is a continuation of Agricultural Power Systems. Students will prepare