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High School Graduation Course Requirements

 

COOPER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLANS FOR 2014-2015 & BEYOND


 

Foundation Plan-

28 Credits

 

*4 credits of English-  Eng I (H), II (H), III (DC), IV (DC)

 

*3 credits of Math- Algebra I (H), Geometry (H), Algebraic Reasoning

 

*3 credits of Science- IPC, Biology (H) (AP), Chemistry (H), Astronomy, Advanced Animal Science, Anatomy & Physiology (DC), Physics

 

*3 credits of Social Studies- World Geography, World History (DC), US History (DC), Government (DC) & Economics

 

*2 credits of Foreign Language or CTE approved courses- Spanish I + World Geography, ASL I + World Geography, Spanish I DC + Spanish II DC, ASL I + ASL II

 

*1 credit PE- (PE, Athletics, Marching Band)

 

*1 credit Fine Art- (Band, Floral Design, Theater)

 

*5 credits Electives

PLUS

**6 Electives/Local Credits

 

**Students may only opt to Foundation Only Plan after completing grade 10.



 

H= Honors Availability

AP= Advanced Placement Availability

DC= Dual Credit Availability



 

Foundation Plan + Endorsement-

28 Credits

 

*4 credits of English-  (Eng I, II, III, IV)

 

*4 credits of Math- Algebra I (H), Geometry (H), Algebraic Reasoning, Algebra II (H), Precalculus DC

 

*4 credits of Science-IPC, Biology (H) (AP), Chemistry (H), Astronomy, Advanced Animal Science, Anatomy & Physiology (DC), Physics

 

*3 credits of Social Studies- World Geography, World History (DC), US History (DC), Government (DC) & Economics

 

*2 credits of Foreign Language or CTE approved courses- Spanish I + World Geography, ASL I + World Geography, Spanish I DC + Spanish II DC, ASL I + ASL II

 

*1 credit PE- (PE, Athletics, Marching Band)

 

*1 credit Fine Art- (Band, Floral Design, Theater)

 

*7 credits Electives

PLUS

** 2 Electives/Local Credits

 

**Credit requirements are specific to at least one Endorsement.

 

STAAR Assessments Required for Graduation: Eng I, Biology, Alg I, Eng II, US History

Performance Acknowledgements: Dual Credit Coursework: 12 hours with 3.0 GPA or higher

Outstanding Performance: Dual Credit Coursework; PSAT, Aspire, SAT, ACT, AP or IB exam

Certification: Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certificate or license