Grade Level Requirements
Texas Tech University Elementary School
CURRICULUM DESIGNCourses are designed for parents or tutors working with elementary students in a home environment. Our comprehensive, easy-to-follow lesson plans are written by experienced, Texas-certified classroom teachers and do not require a teaching background to use. The comprehensive course guides include clearly written daily lessons in language arts (reading, grammar, composition, spelling/phonics and handwriting), math, science and social studies, as well as worksheets, answer keys, and tests to accompany the lessons. Lessons are written to appeal to students with different learning styles and include application activities that emphasize higher-level thinking skills. Optional Internet activities are included in many lessons to encourage students to use computers to gather and interpret information. All of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are addressed in each of the courses.
The elementary curriculum focuses on four disciplines: language arts, science, social studies and math. Each course consists of two semesters. Each semester course offers 75 days of instruction and may be purchased as a grade-level set or as a combination of grade-level courses to accommodate the needs of multi-level students. The CODE Bookstore will stock only the textbooks that are required for the elementary courses; the remainder of the books may be found in your public library, at local bookstores or online. Given that publishers often change versions and ISBNs for textbooks, we recommend that you purchase all required elementary textbooks from the CODE Bookstore. A list of these books is available under the individual course descriptions.
ASSESSMENT
Students enrolled in TTUISD Elementary School will be required to complete and submit written assessments (unit tests) and projects at the conclusion of each unit. There are three units in each semester. All unit tests and project ideas are included in the comprehensive lesson plan with the exception of the Unit Six test, which is sent to an approved proctor who will monitor only the Unit Six test. The Unit Six test is not a comprehensive final; it is a test over the information that is required in the Unit Six curriculum studies. Students submit written assessments and projects through the mail. They are evaluated and graded by an experienced, Texas-certified elementary teacher and returned to the student; the grades are recorded at TTUISD. The student must pass the Unit Six test to pass the course. At the end of each semester, students receive a semester report card. The second semester report card will include the yearly average. The semester one and semester two grades will be averaged to determine promotion status to the next grade level. Students must pass each course with at least 70 percent mastery in order to progress to the next grade level.
Texas Tech University Middle School
REQUIRED COURSES BY GRADE LEVEL
| Sixth Grade | Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade |
|---|---|---|
| English 2 semesters | English 2 semesters | English 2 semesters |
| Math 2 semesters | Math 2 semesters | Math* 2 semesters |
| Science 2 semesters | Science 2 semesters | Science 2 semesters |
| Social Studies 2 semesters | Social Studies 2 semesters | Social Studies 2 semesters |
| Reading 2 semesters |
*Academically strong eighth grade students may enroll in Algebra I instead of eighth grade math and receive high school credit. Students may also begin foreign language studies in grades seven or eight for high school credit.
ELECTIVE COURSES BY GRADE LEVEL - RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
| Sixth Grade Electives | Seventh Grade Electives | Eighth Grade Electives* |
|---|---|---|
| Health 1 semester | Health 1 semester | Health 1 semester |
| Fine Arts 1 semester | Fine Arts 1 semester | Fine Arts 1 semester |
| Technology Applications 1 semester |
Technology Applications 1 semester |
Technology Applications 1 semester |
Texas Tech University High School
TTUISD High School students enrolling in the ninth grade during or after the 2007-2008 school year must complete the Recommended College Plan (26 credits). Students who began their ninth grade (freshman year) before or during the 2006-2007 school year can graduate under the Recommended College Plan (24 credits). Students may choose the Minimum Plan (22 credit) rather than the Recommended College Plans (24 or 26 credits) if we have written permission from the parents or from the student who is 18 years old or older.
| GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM GRADUATION PLAN REQUIRES 22 CREDITS | |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts and Reading English I, II, III, and IV. |
4 credits |
| Mathematics Must include Algebra I and Geometry. |
3 credits |
| Science Must include 1 credit from Biology, and 1 credit from either Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry or Physics. If Chemistry or Physics are substituted for IPC, one may be used as the academic elective. |
2 credits |
| Social Studies Must consist of World History or World Geography (1 credit), U.S. History (1 credit), and U.S. Government (.5 credit). |
2.5 credits |
| Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits. |
.5 credits |
| Academic Elective Select from World History, World Geography, or any science course approved by the State Board Of Education. If Integrated Physics and Chemistry is not taken, the Academic Elective must be either Chemistry or Physics. |
1 credit |
| Physical Education Must include Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit). Limit two credits. Can substitute drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technology education courses. |
1.5 credits |
| Health Education Can substitute Health Science Technology (1 credit). |
.5 credits |
| Speech Communication applications. |
.5 credits |
| Technology Applications Select from BCIS, BIMM, Computer Science, Web Mastering 1. Two semesters of the same course. |
1 credit |
| Additional Components Electives selected from courses approved by State Board of Education for Grades 9-12 |
5.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 22 credits |
| SAMPLE GRADUATION PLAN: REQUIRES 22 CREDITS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Credit | Sophomore | Credit |
| English 9A & 9B | 1 | English 10A & 10B | 1 |
| Algebra 1A & 1B | 1 | Geometry 1A & 1B | 1 |
| Integrated Physics and Chemistry 1A + 1B | 1 | Biology 1A & 1B | 1 |
| World Geography 1A & 1B | 1 | US History 1A & 1B | 1 |
| Health and PE | 1 | Two PE Courses | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 6 | Total Credits | 6 |
| Junior | Credit | Senior | Credit |
| English 11A & 11B | 1 | English 12A & 12B | 1 |
| Algebra 2A & 2B or MMOD 1A & 1B | 1 | Government and Economics | 1 |
| World History 2A & 2B | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Speech and Elective | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Computer Course A & B | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 5 | Total Credits | 5 |
For students planning to attend a four-year college, it is recommended that they take two years of the same foreign language and chemistry or physics.
For students entering ninth grade prior to the 2007-2008 school year.
| RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUIRES 24 CREDITS (COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM) | |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts and Reading English I, II, III, and IV. |
4 credits |
| Mathematics Must consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. |
3 credits |
| Science Must include 1 credit of Biology, 2 credits from Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry or Physics. |
3 credits |
| Social Studies Must consist of World History (1 credit), World Geography (1 credit), U.S. History (1 credit), and U.S. Government (.5 credit). |
3.5 credits |
| Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits. |
.5 credits |
| Physical Education Must include Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit). Limit 2 credits. Can substitute drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technology education courses. |
1.5 credits |
| Health Education Can substitute Health Science Technology (1 credit). |
.5 credits |
| Languages other than English Must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language. |
2 credits |
| Fine Arts Speech may not be used as a substitute. Two semesters of the same course. |
1 credits |
| Speech Communication applications. |
.5 credits |
| Technology Applications Select from Computer Science, Web Mastering 1, Business Computer Information Sysytems. |
1 credit |
| Electives Includes all State-approved graduation-credit courses, State-approved innovative courses and Junior ROTC. Also, students who wish to complete the Recommended plan are encouraged to study each of the four foundation areas (English language arts, math, science, and social studies) every year in high school. |
3.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 24 credits |
| SAMPLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY GRADUATION PLAN: REQUIRES 24 CREDITS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Credit | Sophomore | Credit |
| English 9A & 9B | 1 | English 10A & 10B | 1 |
| Algebra 1A & 1B | 1 | Geometry 1A & 1B | 1 |
| IPC 1A & 1B | 1 | Biology 1A & 1B | 1 |
| World Geography 1A & 1B | 1 | U.S. History 1A & 1B | 1 |
| Health and PE | 1 | Two PE Courses | 1 |
| Foreign Language | 1 | Foreign Language | 1 |
| Total Credits | 6 | Total Credits | 6 |
| Junior | Credit | Senior | Credit |
| English 11A & 11B | 1 | English 12A & 12B | 1 |
| Algebra 2A & 2B | 1 | Government and Economics | 1 |
| Chemistry or Physics 1A & 1B | 1 | Fine Arts | 1 |
| World History 2A & 2B | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Computer Tech A & B | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Speech and Elective | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 6 | Total Credits | 6 |
For students entering ninth grade during or after 2007-2008 school year.
| RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUIRES 26 CREDITS (COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM) | |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts and Reading English I, II, III, and IV. |
4 credits |
| Mathematics Must consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth math course. |
4 credits |
| Science Must include 1 credit of Biology, 3 credits selected from Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry, Physics Environmental Science or any state-approved lab-based course. IPC cannot be the fourth course; Chemistry and Physics are preferred. |
4 credits |
| Social Studies Must consist of World History (1 credit), World Geography (1 credit), U.S. History (1 credit), and U.S. Government (.5 credit). |
3.5 credits |
| Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits. |
.5 credits |
| Physical Education Must include Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit). Limit 2 credits. Can substitute drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technology education courses. |
1.5 credits |
| Health Education Can substitute Health Science Technology (1 credit). |
.5 credits |
| Languages other than English Must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language. |
2 credits |
| Fine Arts Two semesters of the same course. |
1 credits |
| Speech Communication applications. |
.5 credits |
| Technology Applications Select from BCIS, BIMM, Computer Science, Web Mastering 1. Two semesters of the same course. |
1 credit |
| Electives Includes all State-approved graduation-credit courses, State-approved innovative courses and Junior ROTC. Also, students who wish to complete the Recommended plan are encouraged to study each of the four foundation areas (English language arts, math, science, and social studies) every year in high school. |
3.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 26 credits |
| SAMPLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY GRADUATION PLAN: REQUIRES 26 CREDITS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Credit | Sophomore | Credit |
| English 9A & 9B | 1 | English 10A & 10B | 1 |
| Algebra 1A & 1B | 1 | Geometry 1A & 1B | 1 |
| IPC 1A & 1B | 1 | Biology 1A & 1B | 1 |
| World Geography 1A & 1B | 1 | U.S. History 1A & 1B | 1 |
| Health and PE | 1 | Two PE Courses | 1 |
| Foreign Language | 1 | Foreign Language | 1 |
| Fine Arts | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 7 | Total Credits | 7 |
| Junior | Credit | Senior | Credit |
| English 11A & 11B | 1 | English 12A & 12B | 1 |
| Algebra 2A & 2B | 1 | Government and Economics | 1 |
| Chemistry or Physics 1A & 1B | 1 | Physics 1A & 1B or Environmental Science | 1 |
| World History 2A & 2B | 1 | Precalculus | 1 |
| Computer Tech A & B | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Speech and Elective | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 6 | Total Credits | 6 |
TTUISD STUDENTS: DON'T FORGET ABOUT DUAL-CREDIT!
ELIGIBLE TTUISD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN EARN DUAL-CREDIT BY TAKING THESE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COURSES:
These are college-level courses taught by Texas Tech University faculty. You will be expected to perform at the University level. Texas Tech University requires the student either to pass the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test or be exempt from the test as a result of SAT, ACT, or TAKS test scores before enrolling in a dual-credit course. All finals must be proctored at a college or university testing center. TTUISD students will receive TTUISD honors credit for these courses. Other Texas Tech University courses can be taken for dual-credit if they are approved by TTUISD counselors in advance. If you are a TTUISD student, you must be enrolled full-time in TTUISD in order to take dual-credit courses. |
- Welcome to Texas Tech University School District
- Getting Started
- Guidelines for the Timely Completion of a High School Diploma
- Important Information on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
- Determining Your Grade
- Transcripts
- Taking Dual-Credit Courses and Preparing for College
- Grade Level Requirements
- Physical Education Equivalent
- Download a TTUISD Handbook
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