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Student Resources

Welcome to the Student Resources page. Wherever you are in your journey, whether it be getting through high school, researching colleges or trade schools, or jumping head first into your career, we aim to ensure that you have all the tools required to achieve success.

According to the Texas Education Agency, students who entered high school before the 2014-2015 school year have the option to graduate under the new Foundation High School Program or the existing Minimum High School Program (MHSP), Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Additional important information is available in the TEA Graduation Toolkit

Information on all current graduation program requirements is featured in the following table:

Discipline Foundation HSP RHSP DAP
English Language Arts Four Credits:
  • English I
  • English II
  • English III
  • An advanced English course
Four Credits:
  • English I
  • English II
  • English III
  • English IV
Four Credits:
  • English I
  • English II
  • English III
  • English IV
Mathematics Three Credits:
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • An advanced math course
Four Credits:
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • An additional math credit
Four Credits:
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • An additional math credit
Science Three Credits:
  • Biology
  • IPC or an advanced science course
  • An advanced science course
Four Credits:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • An additional science credit
Four Credits:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • An additional science credit
Social Studies Three Credits:
  • U.S. History
  • U.S. Government (one-half credit)
  • Economics (one-half credit)
  • World History or World Geography
Four Credits:
  • U.S. History (one credit)
  • U.S. Government (one-half credit)
  • Economics (one-half credit)
  • World History (one credit)
  • World Geography (one credit)
Four Credits:
  • U.S. History (one credit)
  • U.S. Government (one-half credit)
  • Economics (one-half credit)
  • World History (one credit)
  • World Geography (one credit)
Physical Education One credit One credit One credit
Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language Two credits from Computer Science I, II, and III (other substitutions) *If you have completed a dual language program, this counts as one credit. Two credits in the same language Three credits in the same language
Fine Arts One credit One credit One credit
Speech Demonstrated proficiency in speech skills One-half credit from either of the following:
  • Communication Applications
  • Professional Communications (CTE)
One-half credit from either of the following:
  • Communication Applications
  • Professional Communications (CTE)
Electives Five credits Five and one-half credits Four and one-half credits
Total Credits 22 26 26

Additional information on graduation plans and endorsements available on the Texas Education Agency website here.