Because of the advanced level of Pre-AP and AP courses, CISD assigns a course weight to these courses according to the following scale: Advanced Placement (AP)/Dual Credit +10 What AP courses are available? The following AP courses are offered on the high school campus and are available dependent upon the enrollment number. Other AP courses may be available online. AREA OF STUDY AP COURSES English English III AP Online Courses CISD offers a variety of online courses for high school credit as well as dual credit college courses. Online high school courses are available through the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). Dual credit courses are available online, as well as face to face, through a variety of providers. For additional information regarding online high school and dual credit courses, see your CISD counselor. What are online courses? The 80th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1788, authorizing the Texas Education Agency to establish and administer a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means. An electronic course is defined as a course in which instruction and content are delivered primarily over the Internet; the teacher and the student are in different locations for the duration of the course; most instructional activities take place in an online environment; the online instructional activities are integral to the academic program; and extensive communication between the student and teacher is emphasized. TxVSN provides additional opportunities and options for Texas students through online courses. For additional information regarding online learning opportunities, please contact a CISD counselor or the TLC Coordinator. Why would I take an online course? CISD students can take online courses if the selected course is not currently offered on the Center High School campus. Online courses can either count as high school credit or dual credit, where the student receives both high school and college credit simultaneously. What is required of the student taking online courses? It is recommended that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Because of the online configuration, the student does not interact with the course instructor on a daily basis. The student is required to log in daily and complete assignments when posted on the course platform. The student is
Graduation Plans for Students Entering Grade 9 Prior to 2014-2015 (Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) Discipline Minimum Recommended Distinguished English Language Arts 4 Credits: English I, II, III and a fourth credit selected from approved courses 4 Credits English I, II, III, IV 4 Credits English I, II, III, IV Mathematics 3 Credits: Algebra I, Geometry and a third credit selected from approved mathematics courses 4 Credits Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth math selected from approved courses 4 Credits Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth math selected from approved courses Science 2 Credits: Biology, IPC, Chemistry or Physics If Chemistry or Physics, the other must be used as the academic elective 4 Credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a fourth science course selected from approved courses 4 Credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a fourth science course selected from approved courses Social Studies 3 Credits: US History (1), Government (½), Economics (½) and an additional credit selected from World History or World Geography 4 Credits World History (1), World Geography (1), U.S. History (1), Government (½), Economics (½) 4 Credits World History (1), World Geography (1), U.S. History (1), Government (½), Economics (½) Fine Arts 1 Credit selected from approved fine arts courses 1 Credit selected from approved fine arts courses 1 Credit selected from approved fine arts courses Language other than English N/A 2 Credits selected from approved courses 3 Credits selected from approved courses Health Education* ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Speech ½ Credit ½ Credit ½ Credit Physical Education 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit Technology Applications* 1 Credit selected from courses 1 Credit selected from technology-based courses 1 Credit selected from courses Academic Elective 1 Credit selected from World History or World Geography or approved science course N/A N/A Elective Courses 11 Credits Six Credits Five Credits Advanced Measures N/A N/A Advanced measures must be selected from the approved list Total Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits 28 Credits *Local Requirement
Independent Study in Mathematics (A) Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving (A) AP Statistics (A) AP Calculus AB (A) AP Calculus BC (A) AP Computer Science (A) Engineering Mathematics (A) Statistics and Risk Management (A) Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (A) College-Level Mathematics (after completion of Algebra II) (A) Locally developed mathematics course or other activity or apprenticeship or training needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate (After Algebra I and Geometry) (A) *Required (A) Advanced The following courses may be used to satisfy the Science requirement : Courses taught by CHS staff Biology*, AP Biology 1 credit from the following laboratory-based courses: Integrated Physics and Chemistry Chemistry (A) Principals of Technology (A) Physics (A) The additional credit from the following: Chemistry (A) Physics (A) Food Science (A) Forensic Science (A) Principles of Technology (A) Advanced Animal Science (A) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (A) Anatomy and Physiology (A) *Required (A) Advanced Courses available through online or other source Aquatic Science (A) Astronomy (A) Earth and Space Science (A) Environmental Systems (A) AP Biology (A) AP Chemistry (A) AP Physics 1 (A) AP Physics 2 (A) AP Physics C (A) AP Environmental Science (A) Medical Microbiology (A) Pathophysiology (A) Advanced Biotechnology (A) Scientific Research and Design (A) Engineering Design and Problem Solving (A) Principles of Engineering (A) College-level Science course (after completion of Physics) (A) Locally developed science course or other activity or apprenticeship or training needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate (A)