| Class of 2003 Class of 2004 |
| Students graduating in 2006 have three program options for their diploma endorsement: the General Plan (22 credits), the Recommended Plan (24 credits), and the Distinguished Achievement Plan (24 credits.) (Students considering college should complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement diploma program, as either plan meets the requirements for the Texas Scholars program and the Texas Grant. In addition, the more rigorous coursework will better prepare students for higher education.) General English - 4 credits Math - 3 credits Science - 2 credits Social Studies - 2.5 credits (includes choice of World History or World Geography, plus U.S. History, and Government) Economics - .5 credits Science or Social Studies elective - 1 credit Health - .5 credit Physical Education - 1.5 credits Speech - .5 credit Technology Applications (Computer) - 1 credit Electives - 5.5 credits TOTAL - 22 Credits Recommended English - 4 credits Math 3 credits (must include Algebra I and II, Geometry) Science - 3 credits (must be chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or IPC) Social Studies - 3.5 credits (includes World History, World Geography, U.S. History, and Government) Economics - .5 credit Health - .5 credit Physical Education - 1.5 credits Foreign Language (same language) 2 credits Fine Arts - 1 credit Speech - .5 credit Technology Applications (computer) - 1 credit Electives - 3.5 credits (chosen from Option I - Math/Science, Option II - Coherent Sequence of Vocational classes, or Option III - Academic TOTAL - 24 credits Distinguished Achievement Requirements for the Distinguished Achievement endorsement include completion of the Recommended Plan with the following exception: 3 years of the same foreign language 2.5 credits of electives from Option I, II, or III In addition, students must complete at least four advanced measures, chosen from: Completion of Advanced Placement exam with a score of 3 or higher Completion of college-level coursework Completion of a portfolio, judged by a panel of experts as professional-level work TOTAL - 24 credits Students must also pass all sections of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS.) Please see your high school counselor for specifics on completing the advanced measures for the Distinguished Achievement program. |