Students have the opportunity to earn high school credits during middle school that meet graduation requirements. Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9th English I / PreAP English I EOC Algebra I/ PreAP Algebra I EOC World Geography / PreAP W. Geography Biology / PreAP Biology EOC *Languages Other Than English I *Fine Arts *Physical Education 10th English II / PreAP English II EOC Geometry / Geometry #World History / PreAP, AP W History, or Endorsement Couse / Elective Chemistry / PreAP Chemistry or Advance Science *Languages Other Than English II *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 11th English III / PreAP English III Algebra II / PreAP Algebra II US History / AP US History / DC EOC Physics / AP Physics or Advanced Science *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 12th English IV/ AP Eng. IV/ DC Advanced Math Government & Economics / AP / DC Advanced Science *Health / Professional Comm. *Endorsement Course/ Elective *Endorsement Course/ Elective #Students may choose between World Geography or World History to meet graduation requirements – GPISD recommends World Geography *Designated courses may be completed at any level EOC – End-of-Couse Exam required for graduation DC – Dual Credit Sample Courses Directly Related to STEM Area of Study: Mathematics Science Algebra II or Pre-AP Algebra II AP Biology Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus Pre-AP AP Chemistry AP Calculus AB / BC AP Physics AP Statistics Earth and Space Science Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Anatomy and Physiology Dual Credit Mathematics Courses Aquatic Science Additional courses as recommended Environmental Systems Environmental Science Additional courses as recommended Gregory-Portland Independent School District Sample Personal Graduation Plan for Business and Industry
Course Projections are based on current House Bill 5. Students have the opportunity to earn high school credits during middle school that meet graduation requirements. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9th English I / PreAP English I EOC Algebra I/ PreAP Algebra I EOC Geography / PreAP W. Geography Biology / PreAP Biology EOC *Languages Other Than English I *Fine Arts *Physical Education 10th English II / PreAP English II EOC Geometry / PreAP Geometry #World History / PreAP, AP W History, or Endorsement Couse / Elective Chemistry / PreAP Chemistry or Advance Science *Languages Than English II *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 11th English III / PreAP English III Algebra II / Algebra II / Advanced Math US History / AP US History / DC EOC Physics / AP Physics or Advanced Science *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 12th English IV/ AP Eng. IV/ DC Advanced Math Government & Economics / AP / DC Advanced Science *Health / Professional Comm. *Endorsement Course/ Elective *Endorsement Course/ Elective #Students may choose between World Geography or World History to meet graduation requirements – GPISD recommends World Geography *Designated courses may be completed at any grade level EOC – End-of-Couse Exam required for graduation DC – Dual Credit Sample Courses Directly Related to Business and Industry Area of Study: Arts, A/V Technology Communications Architecture & Construction Business Management & Administration Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Professional Communications (Speech) Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Welding I Dual Credit Del Mar Dollars and Sense Equine Science Digital and Interactive Media Welding II Dual Credit Del Mar Money Matters Small Animal Management Business Information Management I Process Technology I Business Information Management I & II Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Production Process Technology II Accounting I & II Anatomy and Physiology of Systems (Science Credit) Computer Programming Automotive Technology Principles of Info. Technology Advanced Animal Science Animation Electrical Digital & Interactive Media Landscape Design and Turf Management
Advance Topics in Social Studies Additional courses as recommended Gregory-Portland Independent School District Sample Personal Graduation Plan for Multidisciplinary Studies Course Projections are on current House Bill 5. Students have the opportunity to earn high school credits during middle school that meet graduation requirements. Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9th English I / PreAP English I EOC Algebra I/ PreAP Algebra I EOC World Geography / PreAP W. Geography Biology / PreAP Biology EOC *Languages Than English I *Fine Arts *Physical Education 10th English II / PreAP English II EOC Geometry / Geometry #World History / PreAP, AP W History, or Endorsement Couse / Elective Chemistry / Chemistry or Advance Science *Languages Other Than English II *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 11th English III / PreAP English III Algebra II / PreAP Algebra II US History / AP US History / DC EOC Physics / AP Physics or Advanced Science *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course *Endorsement Course / Elective 12th English IV/ AP Eng. IV/ DC Advanced Math Government & Economics / AP / DC Advanced Science *Health / Professional Comm. *Endorsement Course/ Elective *Endorsement Course/ Elective #Students may choose between World Geography or World History to meet graduation requirements – GPISD recommends World Geography *Designated courses may be completed at any grade level EOC – End-of-Couse Exam required for graduation DC – Dual Credit Allows a student to complete prescribed courses from each of the four foundation subject area, advanced placement courses from each of the four foundation subject or four advanced
with exponents, and properties of tangent lines. Critical Reading: The critical reading section includes shorter reading passages along with long reading passages. Sentence-completion questions are also included in this section. 2014-2015 SAT® and SAT Subject Test Dates (Anticipated) October 3, 2015 November 7, 2015 December 5, 2015 January 23, 2016 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016 Standard Fee: $52.50 / Change Fee: $28 / Late Fee: $28 ACT The content of the ACT currently requires: English: Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills. Mathematics: Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of Grade 12. Reading: Measures reading comprehension. Science: Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences. 2014-2015 ACT Test September 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 October 24, 2015 9, 2016 December 12, 2015 June 11, 2016 Standard Fee: $38 / Plus Writing: $54.50 / Change Fee: $23 / Late Fee: $24 PSAT/NMSQT In order to assist students in making college preparations, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is taken in October. In the junior year, the PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. 2014-2015 PSAT/NMSQT Test Dates (Anticipated) October 14 and 17, 2015 Standard Fee: $20
role-playing and speaking in everyday situations. Students will also continue writing and reading literature in the language. German III Pre-Advanced Placement-6450 (11-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Levels I & II Pre-AP This course continues to develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines. It will stress understanding the written and spoken language and responding in correct and idiomatic German. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized. Students will also read and discuss simple selections of original literature. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of German. German IV Advanced Placement-6460 (12) Weighted (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Level I, II & III (Recommended German II Pre AP and German III Pre AP) This course is designed for students who wish to specialize in the language or in a related They will develop grammar and vocabulary through extensive practice in written communication. Students will read selections from novels and poetry in the original language and use them as a basis for oral and written literary critique. Students will utilize Internet resources to become familiar with contemporary culture and language in German-speaking countries. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May and are required to remain in this course for the entire semester. Spanish Spanish I-6110 (9-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: None In this course students will: Learn the foundation for Spanish pronunciation and standard grammar. Engage in oral, and written exchanges of learned materials Acquire basic vocabulary such as likes, dislikes, chores, sports, etc. Read inserts from newspapers, magazines, etc. Learn the present tense of regular and irregular verbs Give commands to peers as well as to adults Compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 40% is expected in Spanish I). Department recommends an 85% average or better for students who are planning on enrolling in Pre-AP Spanish classes. Spanish II-6120 (9-12) (1 credit)