1. Tucson High Magnet School

2. Welcome Baby Badgers; Class of 2021!!

3. Minimum Graduation Requirements
English = 4
Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, + 4th year Math)
Science = 3
Fine Art or CTE = 1
PE = 1
Health = ½
Social Studies = 3 (World History, American History, Am. Gov./Economics)
Elective = 6.5
TOTAL = 23 CREDITS

4. Arizona University Requirements
English = 4
Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra
or Pre-Calculus or higher
Lab Science = 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Fine Art = 1
Social Studies = 2 (World History, American History,
American Government, Economics)
World Language = 2 (of the same language)
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5. English Offerings
English 9
English 9 Honors
GATE English 9

6. What is the Difference between English GATE and Honors?
GATE students tend to be ‘out of the box’ thinkers; divergent thinking encouraged
Higher order thinking, more group work, class discussions
Some common characteristics of GATE students include:
Problem solving abilities, rapid learning, creativity, curiosity

7. Mathematics Offerings
Algebra
Geometry (Credit for HS Algebra at least a C)
Honors Geometry (Credit for HS Algebra at least A/B)
Algebra II (Credit for HS Geometry and Algebra)

8. Science Offerings STEM Science & Sustainability
Conceptual Physics (Magnet)
Biology (Credit for Integrated Science/Magnet)

9. World Languages American Sign Language (ASL) French Spanish
Spanish Heritage Learners
Chinese

10. Physical Education
Coed PE
Yoga
Modern Dance (PE Specific)

11. Career & Technical Education
Business
Business Operations 1, 2
Entrepreneurship 1, 2
Stage Management 1, 2

12. Career & Technical Education
Multimedia
Communications Media Technology (CMT)
Digital Photography
Digital Media
Graphic/Web Design
Journalism
Film & TV

13. Career & Technical Education
Industrial
Auto Collision 1, 2
Automotive Technology 1, 2
Electronics 1, 2
Precision Machining 1, 2
Welding Design & Fabrication 1, 2

14. Visual & Performing Arts
Art Appreciation & Music Appreciation (.5/.5)
Band, Color Guard 1, 2
Band, Beginning
Band, Advanced
Clay and Ceramics 1, 2
Dance, Beginning 1, 2
*Dance, Ballet, Beginning 1, 2
*Dance, Folklorico 1, 2
*Dance, Jazz Dance 1, 2
*Dance, Modern 1, 2
Drawing/Painting 1, 2
*Guitar 1, 2
*Jazz Band Ensemble 3, 4 (Jazz Lab)
*Mariachi 1, 2
*Orchestra, 1, 2
*Orchestra, Honors

15. General Electives Student Government AP Human Geography
(College Credit course;
must have A or B in Eng/SS)

17. THMS Stats Highly Qualified (NCLB) & Core Academics: Enrollment:
99% of our teachers meet the definition of Highly Qualified (NCLB)
453 core academic classes taught by Highly Qualified (NCLB) teachers
Enrollment:
3097
Advanced Placement (A.P.) Programs:
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physic C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art Drawing / 2-D Design, United States Government and Politics, United States History and World History.
Scholarships and grants awarded to the 2015 senior class totaled $9 million. 77% of Tucson High School students further their education by attending post-secondary institutions. Approximately 33% attend a 4-year college, 42% attend a community college and 10% attend out-of-state universities.