Academic Advising
Each year, high school students will be provided information on anticipated course offerings for the next school year, how to make the most of academic and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, and the importance of postsecondary education.
The Academic Advisor will also provide information each year a student is enrolled in high school regarding:
The importance of postsecondary education
The advantages of earning an endorsement and completing the foundation program with the distinguished level of achievement
The disadvantages of pursuing a high school equivalency exam (GED) as opposed to earning a high school diploma
Financial aid eligibility and how to apply for financial aid
Automatic admission to state-funded Texas colleges and universities Eligibility requirements for the TEXAS Grant
Availability of district programs that allow students to earn college credit
Availability of tuition and fee assistance for postsecondary education for students in foster care
Availability of college credit awarded by institutions of higher education to veterans and military service members for military experience, education, and training
Additionally, the academic advisor can provide information about workforce opportunities after graduation or technical and trade school opportunities, including opportunities to earn industry-recognized certificates and licenses.
CTE Programs of Study
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Other Work-Based Programs (Secondary Grade Levels Only)
The district offers career and technical education programs in the following areas: Welding Digital Communications (AV Production) Robotics Patient Care Technician (Health Science) Certified Medical Assistant (Health Science) Cosmetology Teaching & Training (Secondary Education) Early Learning (EC – 6th Education) Admission to these programs are open to all high school students.
The district offers other work-based programs in the following areas: Certified Medical Assistant Teaching & Training (Secondary Education) Early Learning (EC – 6th Education)
Credit by Examination for Advancement/Acceleration
If a student plans to take an examination, the student or parent must register with the school counselor no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date.
Students in Grades 6-12 A student in grade 6 or above is eligible to earn course credit with:
A passing score of at least 80 on an examination approved by the board;
A scaled score of 50 or higher on an examination administered through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP);
A score of 3 or higher on an AP examination, as applicable. A student may take an examination to earn high school course credit no more than twice. If a student fails to achieve the designated score on the applicable exam before the beginning of the school year in which the student would need to enroll in the course according to the school’s high school course sequence, the student must complete the course.
2024-2025 Test Dates
July 9, 2024
October 26, 2024
January 25, 2025
May 17, 2025