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NISD High School Course Selection Guide Addendum

Explore new elective, dual credit, and college preparatory courses for 2014-2015 at Steele Accelerated High School. Dive into Social Media Marketing and Money Matters, offering valuable skills and credits towards endorsements. Discover dual credit options and college prep classes to prepare students for success in college, career, and personal life.

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NISD High School Course Selection Guide Addendum

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  1. NISD High School Course Selection Guide Addendum May 12, 2014

  2. Additional Course Offerings • Elective Courses at Steele Accelerated High School • Dual Credit Courses • Dual Enrollment Courses • College Preparatory Courses (as defined by HB5)

  3. Proposed New Courses for Steele Accelerated High School • Social Media Marketing • Money Matters

  4. Proposed Career and Technology Course for 2014-2015 Social Media Marketing • Students will earn one credit towards Business and Industry endorsement • Students will learn how marketers are incorporating social media in their overall marketing strategy. • Students will learn techniques for gaining customer and consumer buy-in to achieve their marketing goals

  5. Proposed Career and Technology Course for 2014-2015 Money Matters • Students will earn .5 credit towards Business and Industry endorsement • Students will apply critical thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors • Students will determine methods for achieving long-term financial goals through investment, retirement planning, risk management, and estate planning.

  6. Current Dual Credit Courses • English 1301 • English 1302 • English 2332 (World Literature I) • English 2333 (World Literature II) • Economics 2301 • Psychology 2301 • Sociology 1301 • Government 2305 • Speech 1315 (Communication Application) • Math 1314 • Math 1342 • Math 2413 (Calculus I) • Math 2414 (Calculus II) • Math 1316 (Trigonometry) • Biology 2401 (Anatomy & Physiology-fall semester) • Biology 2402 (Anatomy & Physiology-spring semester)

  7. Proposed Dual Credit Course for 2014-2015 Learning Frameworks (Steele AHS only) • Offered through NCTC • Students will earn .5 credit for high school MAPS (Methodology for Personal Success) and 3 college credit hours of EDUC 1300 (CORE College Readiness elective) • Required for students in 9th or 10th grade and for students who are not TSI ready • Students will focus on skills and strategies necessary for students to make the successful transition from high school to college and beyond.

  8. Proposed Dual Enrollment Program Options for 2014-2015 OnRamps Dual Enrollment Program • All three high schools • Developed and offered through University of Texas as blended learning (taught by NISD staff in conjunction with UT professor) • Opportunity to earn college credit without taking the TSI readiness assessment • Lower cost for students ($180 for three hours credit)

  9. Proposed Dual Enrollment Course for 2014-2015 OnRamps Pre-calculus • Students will earn one credit for high school Pre-calculus and 3 college credit hours of MATH 2312 • Algebra 2 prerequisite • Students who complete first semester at college-ready standard will enroll in the dual credit course for Spring

  10. Proposed Dual Enrollment Course for 2014-2015 OnRamps Statistics • Students will earn one credit for high school Statistics and 3 college credit hours of MATH 1342 • Algebra 1 prerequisite, Algebra 2 preferred • Students who complete first semester at college-ready standard will enroll in undergraduate course for Spring.

  11. College Preparatory Classes • House Bill 5 requires each school district shall partner with at least one institution of higher learning to develop and provide courses in college preparatory for mathematics and language arts. • Must be for students in 12th grade whose EOCs do not meet college readiness standards (Algebra I, English I & English II)

  12. College Preparatory Classes • College Prep Math (Currently effects 11 NISD students)* • College Prep English (Currently effects 32 students for English I; 74 students for English for English II)* *Numbers do not reflect Spring testing.

  13. Profile of a Graduate Future Ready • Ready for College • Ready for Career • Ready for Personal Success

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