Classes

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Accelerated classes

Accelerated courses are designed to enhance learning and level of challenge.  The curriculum used in accelerated courses is more rigorous and at a higher pace than the regular class.   To be eligible for Accelerated Courses students must meet 2 of the 3 criteria:

• Must have an average of 88 or above the previous year in the subject in which the student wants to accelerate.

• Must achieve high test scores (norm reference test > 85).

• Parent and Teacher recommendation will be considered.

To remain in Accelerated,

• Student must maintain an average of 80 or better each semester.

• There will be an emphasis on participating in at least one UIL event.

• Consistent inappropriate behavior will be considered grounds for removal from the class.

 Class Ranking

See Anna High School Student Handbook for guidelines for computation of Weighted Grade Point Average.

 Weighted Grade Point Scale

Courses that receive a grade below a 70 shall receive 0 grade points, but count toward the number of courses attempted.  Class rank will be determined at the end of each semester.

Credits

Middle School students who take courses for High School credit will receive credits but not grade points as a High School Student.

Credit By Exam

 - With prior instruction:

A student who has received prior instruction in a course or subject- but failed the course or subject with a grade of no less that 60- may be permitted by the District to earn credit by passing an examination on the essential knowledge and skills defined for the course or subject.  To receive credit, a student must score at least 70 on the examination.  The attendance review committee may allow a student with excessive absences to receive credit for a course by passing an examination.  A student may not use this examination to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.

 - Without prior instruction:

A student will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has no prior instruction.  A student planning to take an examination for acceleration (or the student’s parent) must register with the principal no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date. 

Correspondence Courses

Students are limited to no more that two correspondence courses, four semesters, during their four years of high school work.  Hardship cases on an individual basis maybe presented to the campus administrator.

A graduating senior must have the correspondence course completed and grades from the college sent to Anna High School 30 calendar days prior to graduation.  Failure to have the grades to Anna high School within the time limit may result in a delay of graduation and prevent the senior from participation in the graduation ceremonies.

Dual Credit Courses

Students who want to enroll in college classes while in high school may earn both high school and college credit in English IV, Government and Economics if the following criteria is met:

• Must be on the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Graduation Plan.

• Must have passed the section of THEA relating to the course requested unless exempt.

• Must be a senior.

Early Graduation

Students in good standing may request an accelerated schedule so that they may complete courses required for graduation in three years.  It may be necessary to enroll in summer school, night school and/or correspondence courses to complete this program.  See the Guidance Counselor for more information.

Exit Level Test

A student who has not performed satisfactorily on all sections of the TAKS exit level assessment instrument by the time he or she has successfully completed the twelfth grade shall not receive a high school diploma until the student has performed satisfactorily on all sections.

Gifted and Talented Program

"Gifted and talented students are those who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in any one or combination of the following areas: general intellectual ability, specific subject matter, aptitude,            creative and productive thinking ability, leadership ability, ability in the visual and performing arts, and psychomotor ability."

Gifted and talented students in Anna Independent School District shall be defined as those students identified through a specific nomination, screening, and selection process as having above average intelligence and academic aptitude.

Grade Classification

After the ninth grade, students are classified according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.  Grade classification will be determined at the end of each school year.

6 credits                 10^th grade

12 credits               11^th grade

18 credits               12^th grade

Graduation Plans

Since entrance requirements vary greatly from college to college, students should carefully consider and investigate college entrance requirements prior to selecting their graduation plan.

College Bound students are strongly encouraged to follow the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Plan, as well as take four years of math and science.

Graduation Requirements

A Grade of 3.0 (85) or higher on courses that count for college credit including Tech Prep. ARD committee or personal graduation plan committee may reduce graduation requirements

Recommended Graduation Plan  -  26 Credits

English   4 units                    Speech ½ unit

Math       4 units                   History 3 ½ units

Science   4 units                   Economics ½ unit

Health     ½ unit                    PE 1 ½ units

Technology 1 unit               Fine Arts 1 unit

Foreign Language 2 units Elective 4.5 units

Distinguished Graduation Plan  -  26 Credits

Courses outlined in the Recommended Plan as well as an additional unit of Foreign Language

A student must also achieve any combination of four of the following:

Original Research/Project:

• Judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or

• Conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience, or

• Related to the required curriculum set forth (relating to TEKS)

• May not be used for more than two of the four measures.

Test Data

• A score of three or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Exam:

• A score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate Exam: A score on the preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

• The PSAT score may count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student.

College Courses

       A grade of 3.0 (85) or higher on courses that count for college credit, including Tech Prep.