LAMAR HIGH Senior REGISTRATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION HANDBOOK

Use this book for: - Course planning - Course selection - Information on: GPA UIL eligibility Attendance rules College/Tech school information Etc.

Classification Credits: Freshman 0 Sophomore 6 Junior12 Senior18

GRADUATION PLANS: AISD Regular Recommended Distinguished Achievement

Graduation Requirements Curriculum Area AISD PLAN RECOMMENDED PLAN English 4 4 Math 3 4 Science 3 4 World Geography 1 1 World History 1 1 U.S. History 1 1 U.S. Government.5 Economics.5 Health.5 Physical Education 1.5 Computer Proficiency 1 1 Comm. Applications (speech).5 Fine Arts 1 1 Foreign Language 0 2(same language) Elective Total 24 26

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT Same as Recommended PLUS: -A third year of foreign language -Completion of 4 additional measures AP exams with a score of 3 or better Dual Credit classes National Merit honoree

Courses that require application or tryout such as: COOP or Internship COOP or Internship Leadership Class Leadership Class Cheerleader or Drill Team Cheerleader or Drill Team Show Choir Show Choir Fireman Academy or any TCC Dual Credit program Fireman Academy or any TCC Dual Credit program LIST THOSE CLASSES AS ALTERNATES! Applications must be complete by Applications must be complete by Alternative boxes must be filled!

Co-op and Internship Programs: -Grades 11 and 12 -Some courses at selected locations only -May need to travel to location offered -Co-op is paid -Internship is unpaid

 Business Practicum  Marketing Work Experience  Career Preparation Co-op choices available: (3 credits, 3 class periods) Internship choices available: (2 credits, 2 class periods) Advertising & Graphic Design Business Internship Marketing Education Ready, Set, Teach Sports & Entertainment Marketing Internship (Parks Mall )

 Advanced Computer Information App  Business Web Technologies  Travel & Tourism Marketing Academy  Cosmetology  Computer Technician  Advanced Computer Technician (Networking) Applications must be complete by Applications must be complete by Certification and/or licensure courses available in AISD:

Choose electives carefully: Choose electives carefully: Spring registration determines the number of sections needed for each course. Changes to course selections will not be granted after the deadline. Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons: Failure of a required course Failure of a required course  Summer School course completion  Class balancing  Schedule errors  Athletics or extra-curricular activities

Other ways to gain credit :  Summer school  Night school  Credit Recovery Lab  Correspondence class  Credit by exam  Dual credit courses with UTA or TCC

Dual Credit: Dual Credit:  Taught on Lamar campus (TCC)  $55 per class per semester (this year, next year??)  Must take and pass the TSI test given by TCC  Dual credit is not calculated in your GPA  Must be a junior or senior and have an overall grade average of 80 or above to qualify  May not have an off period TCC Programs offered Fire AcademyGame & Simulation Prog. CulinaryWelding Basic AccountingHeat, Air, Refrigeration Tech BusinessComputer Maintenance CADD Building TechAutomotive Metal Repair Automotive Engine Analysis

GPA Exempt Courses: -Must have GPA of 7.0 or higher -Beyond 26 required credits needed for students’ graduation plan -Declare in first 3 weeks of each semester -Receive grade but no grade points (Shows on transcript, but does not count in GPA.) -Counts for UIL eligibility. GPA Exempt Courses: -Must have GPA of 7.0 or higher -Beyond 26 required credits needed for students’ graduation plan -Declare in first 3 weeks of each semester -Receive grade but no grade points (Shows on transcript, but does not count in GPA.) -Counts for UIL eligibility.

In order for Seniors to have off periods all portions of the EOC test must be passed. If one or more portions are not passed you will be able to retest in July at Lamar EOC