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 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 / 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 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 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. 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 / 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 / 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 Audio/Video Production Process Technology II Accounting I & II Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems (Science Credit) Computer Programming (PreAP) Automotive Technology Principles of Info. Technology Advanced Animal Science Animation Electrical Digital & Interactive Media Landscape Design and Turf Management
Digital and Audio Design Interior Design Computer Programming (PreAP) Horticulture Science Independent Study in Video Tech Practicum in Business Management Advanced and Soil Science Practicum in Video Production Journalism Coursework Additional courses as recommended Gregory-Portland Independent School District Sample Personal Graduation Plan for Public Services 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 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 / PreAP 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 / English III Algebra II / PreAP 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 level EOC – End-of-Couse Exam required for graduation DC – Dual Credit Sample Courses Directly Related to Public Services Area of Health Sciences Human Services Law Enforcement Hospitality & Tourism
Advance Topics in Social Studies Additional courses as recommended Gregory-Portland Independent School District Sample Personal Graduation Plan for Multidisciplinary Studies 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 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 / 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 / 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 Geography or World History to meet graduation requirements – GPISD recommends World Geography *Designated courses may be completed at any grade level EOC – 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 areas, or four advanced
Science Four Credits: *Biology—must be taken first *Chemistry *Physics **The additional credit may be IPC and must be successfully completed prior to chemistry and physics. The fourth credit may be selected from the following: -Environmental Systems -Aquatic Science -Earth and Space Science -Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems -AP Biology -AP Chemistry -AP Physics -AP Principles of Technology I -AP Environmental Science -Dual Credit Fourth Science Option Four Credits: *Biology—must be taken first *Chemistry *Physics successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry course, and a physics course, the fourth credit may be selected from any of the following: -Environmental Systems -Aquatic Science -Earth and Space Science -Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems -AP Biology -AP Chemistry -AP Physics -AP Environmental Science -Dual Credit Fourth Science Option Social Studies Three and one-half credits: *World Geography *World History *US History Studies Since Reconstruction *US Government (1/2 credit) Three and one-half credits: *World Geography *World History *US History Studies Since Reconstruction *US Government (1/2 credit) Economics One-Half Credit One-Half Credit Languages Other Than English Two Credits The credits must consist of any two levels in the same language: -Spanish -German Three Credits The credits must consist of any three levels in the same language: -Spanish -German Physical Education One Credit: The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses: -Foundations of Personal Fitness -Team or Individual Sports In accordance with policy, credit for the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities: -Athletics -JROTC In accordance with policy, up to one credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in any of the following activities: -Marching Band -Cheerleading All substitution activities must include at 100 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity One Credit: The required credit may be from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses: -Foundations of Personal Fitness -Team or Individual Sports In accordance with policy, credit for the courses listed above may be earned through participation in the following activities: -Athletics -JROTC In accordance with policy, up to one credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through participation in any of the following activities: -Marching Band -Cheerleading All substitution activities must include at least 100 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical
required to remain in this course for the entire semester. This course is recommended for college bound students. ** In accordance with Section 28.014 of the Texas Education Code, each school district is required to partner with at least one institution of high education to develop and provide college preparatory courses in mathematics. This course will be available free of charge to students. Students may qualify for this course based on performance on coursework, a college entrance exam, or the TSI. Eligible students will be contacted by the counseling office and provided information on the benefits of enrollment. Gregory- Portland High School Suggested Math Course Sequencing –House Bill 5 Foundation Graduation Plans The following course sequences are options for students who are graduating on the Bill 5 Foundation Graduation Plans. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is this the only set of options available. Suggested post-secondary alternatives are linked to each course sequence to aid in decision-making, but are only guides for planning. Option A This Option is for students who have taken Algebra I in Grade 8, and are planning to attend a 2 or 4-year university/college or technical school. This post-secondary focus will be a bachelor’s degree or focus on a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM). Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalculus Calculus or Statistics Option B This option is for students who are planning to attend a 2 or 4-year university/college and have a non-STEM or Liberal Arts focus OR for students who did not take Algebra I in grade 8 and will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or career in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field (STEM). Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalculus or College Algebra* *Precalculus is suggested for greater success in College Algebra Option C This option is for students who are planning to attend a 2 or 4-year university/college or technical school. Students in this option may require foundational math support Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Advanced Quantitative Reasoning or College Algebra