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Basic Courses

GRADE POINT ASSIGNMENTS

Grade Average	Basic Courses	Regular Courses	Advanced Courses
100	4	5	6
90	3	4	5
80	2	3	4
70	1	2	3
Below 70	0	0	0

Grade averages between those listed will carry one-tenth of a grade point for each point increase in the average (for example: 83 in a regular course will equal 3.3 grade points).

Students transferring into the District shall receive the numerical grade that was earned in the courses taken at another school. Advanced grade points earned at another district shall be recognized only if the same courses are offered in the District high school as advanced.

^{CLASSIFICATION OF COURSES FOR GRADE POINTS}
^{Advanced Courses}

^{AP English III}

^{AP World History}

^{AP Calculus/ AP Calculus IS}

^{AP Biology}

^{AP Art Level III, Level IV}

^{AP Music Theory}

Computer Programming/

Adv Computer Programming (UIL)

Current Issues/Model UN

Independent Study English, Speech,

Social Studies, Journalism

^Physics

^{Pre-AP English I}

^{Pre-AP English II}

^{Pre-AP Geometry}

^{Pre-AP Algebra II}

^{Pre-AP Biology}

^{Pre-AP Chemistry}

^Precalculus

Research & Technical Writing

^{Spanish III, Spanish IV}

^{Theatre, Level IV}

^{Kilgore College Dual Credit Core Classes}
^{Regular Courses}

^{Accounting I & II}

^{Ag Science and Technology courses}

^{Algebra I}

^{Algebra II}

^{Anatomy & Physiology of Human Systems}

^{Art, Level I, II, III, IV}

^Biology

^Chemistry

^{Communication Applications}

^{Construction Systems}

^{Cooperative Education}

^Debate

^{Digital & Interactive Multimedia}

^Economics

^{English I, II, III, IV}

^{Family and Consumer Sciences Education}

^{Forensic Science}

^Geometry

^Health

^{Hebrew Scripture}

^{Integrated Physics and Chemistry}

^Journalism

^{Kilgore College Introductory Classes}

^{Mathematical Models with Applications}

^{New Testament}

^{Occupationally Specific Courses (KC)}

Practical Writing Skills

^{Reading Application and Study Skills}

^{Spanish I, II}

^{Theatre, Level I, II, III}

Theatre Production, Level I, II, III, IV

^{U S History}

^{U S Government}

^{Web Technologies}

^{World Geography}

^{World History}

^{Basic Courses}

^{Modified Special Education courses}

^{TAKS Skills}

^{Courses Not Receiving Grade Points}

^Aide

^{Athletics/Cheerleader PE}

^Band

^{Choral Music}

^{Correspondence courses}

^{Credit by examination}

^{Driver Education}

^{High School courses taken before 9th grade}

^{Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble}

^{Kilgore College Performance}

^{E2020 Courses}

^{Peer Helper}

^{Physical Education I & II}

^{Summer school (Except Dual Credit College courses)}

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ENGLISH I

Grade Placement: 9

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1

Students enrolled in English I continue to increase and refine their communication skills. Students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts. Students practice all forms of writing. An emphasis is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students write to persuade and to report and describe. Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature such as reading selected stories, dramas, novels, and poetry originally written in English or translated to English from oriental, classical Greek, European, African, South American, and North American cultures. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work.

PRE-AP ENGLISH I

Grade Placement: 9

Prerequisite: Passed the previous TAKS writing and reading sections, 85 or above in previous Language Arts class and teacher recommendation

Credits: 1

Students who enroll in Pre-AP English I will apply language and writing skills by developing and refining descriptive, persuasive, and informative essays. The students will also use the research process to produce a research report. The process will emphasize vocabulary development, clarity in the expression of ideas and editing skills. Students will provide meaningful content for their writing by reading a variety of fictional literary works. The students will use a variety of sources to research authors’ styles, the influence of historical or literary events on the authors’ writings, and critical analyses of the literary works. A summer or holiday reading may be required.

ENGLISH II

Grade Placement: 10

Prerequisite: English I

Credits: 1

Students enrolled in English II continue to increase and refine their communication skills. Students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts. Students practice all forms of writing. An emphasis is placed on persuasive forms of writing such as logical arguments, expressions of opinion, and personal forms of writing. These personal forms of writing may include a response to literature, a reflective essay, or an autobiographical narrative. Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature such as reading selected stories, dramas, novels, and poetry originally written in English or translated to English from oriental, classical Greek, European, African, South American, and North American cultures. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work.
PRE-AP ENGLISH II

Grade Placement: 10

Prerequisite: English I, passed the previous TAKS writing and reading sections, 85 or above in previous Language Arts class and teacher recommendation

Credits: 1

Pre-AP English II will include the following elements: writing concepts and skills which will provide the student with opportunities to write descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative essays and to write an original research paper; language concepts and skills which include recognition and use of analogies, connotative language, propaganda devices, and expanded vocabulary (including SAT enrichment); literary concepts and skills which will incorporate interpretation of imagery, evaluation of style, and creative responses to what is read. A summer or holiday reading may be required.

ENGLISH III

Grade Placement: 11

Prerequisite: English II

Credits: 1

Students enrolled in English III continue to increase and refine their communication skills. Students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts. Students practice all forms of writing including persuasive, summary or abstract, and analytical. Students read extensively in multiple genres from American literature and other world literature. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work as well as analyzing texts – from various media – for tone, style, and author’s purpose.
AP ENGLISH III (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)

Grade Placement: 11

Prerequisite: English II, passed the previous TAKS English/Language Arts section, 85 or above in previous Language Arts class and teacher recommendation

Credits: 1

This course will include a study of American literature from the beginning of literary development in the United States to the present as well as other world literature. There will be enrichment study of political, intellectual, and social thought as reflected in the literature. Students will use advanced composition skills to respond to the literary works studied. Throughout the course, vocabulary development will be integrated into the study of the literature. Students will address various essay-style questions. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement exam for college credit in English. A summer and holiday reading may be required.
ENGLISH IV

Grade Placement: 12

Prerequisite: English III

Credits: 1

Students enrolled in English IV continue to increase and refine their communication skills. High school students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of conventions and mechanics of written English and produce final, error-free drafts. In English IV, students are expected to write in a variety of forms, including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts. English IV students read extensively in multiple genres from British literature and other world literature. Periods from British literature may include the old English period, medieval period, English renaissance, 17th century, 18th century, romantic period, Victorian period, and modern and post-modern period. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students interpret the possible influences of the historical context of a literary work.
PRACTICAL WRITING SKILLS

Grade Placement: 12

Prerequisite: English III

Credits: 1 (May be used to satisfy the fourth credit of English when graduating on the Minimum High School Program)

The study of writing allows high school students to earn one credit while developing skills necessary for composing business letters and requests for information, as well as for completing job applications and resumes. This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, and the effective use of vocabulary. Students are expected to understand the recursive nature of the writing process. Evaluation of students' own writing as well as the writing of others insures that students completing this course are able to analyze and evaluate their writing.

COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS

Grade Placement: 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1/2

This course will cover the various communication processes including interpersonal communication strategies, group communication, formal and informal presentations in both professional and social contexts.

DEBATE I, II, III

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12 with signature

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1

Gaining a general understanding of the major forms of debate, studying logic and reasoning and learning to prepare and present actual debates, oratories, and extemporaneous speeches are the objective in this course in argumentation.,
JOURNALISM

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 1 (local)

Journalism provides students with training in creating publications, including newspapers and the SHS yearbook. Students will gather information, write, report, edit, and revise material for publication in a variety of formats. Emphasis will be placed on developing practice real-world skills in business, marketing, graphic design, and photography through the publication of the yearbook.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN JOURNALISM (INDEPENDENT STUDY)

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: G/T identification and/or approval of the instructor

Credits: 1

Through independent study, students write in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. They plan, draft, and complete written communications on a regular basis, carefully examining their copy for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English. Writing, technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Topics or concepts are self-selected. In addition, students write synopses of professional journal articles, develop college level vocabulary, and grow as writers and thinkers through planned problem solving activities. Products of professional quality are created and presented to appropriate audiences.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGLISH OR SPEECH (INDEPENDENT STUDY)

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: G/T identification and/or approval of the instructor

Credits: 1

Through independent study, students research a self-selected topic and present findings through a variety of media. Understanding of the writing process is effectively demonstrated by applying the conventions of usage and the mechanics of written English, evaluating the writing of self and others, analyzing and discussing published and unpublished pieces of writing, developing and apply criteria for effective writing, and setting personal goals as a writer. In addition, students write synopses of professional journal articles, develop college level vocabulary, and grow as writers and thinkers through planned problem solving activities. Products of professional quality are created and presented to appropriate audiences.

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lib2 -> Reading Guide European Middle Ages Standard 9A
lib2 -> Name Chapter 14 People
lib2 -> Italy, germany, the soviet union, and japan
lib2 -> Name: key period
lib2 -> Chapter 6: The Early History of Education in America Key Terms
lib2 -> American Revolution Test Review (test friday, November 7)
lib2 -> Andrew Jackson: Hero and Villain, Democrat and Tyrant
lib2 -> Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
lib2 -> Creating a Bio-Poem Directions
lib2 -> John the Savage Citizens of the World State

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