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Texas public school graduation requirements?

Although homeschools are not bound by the TEA public school graduation requirements, many Texas homeschooled students will go to college at a public university in Texas. These universities want to see TEA-equivalent transcripts. Please email dentonclassicalcoop@gmail.com or call 972-277-1239 for more information. Preview visits take place each year in February.

“The State Board of Education (SBOE) has authority over graduation requirements for Texas public school students.” http://tea.texas.gov/graduation.aspx

In 2014, the Texas Legislature passed new regulations about high school graduation requirements. Now, public school students are required to

Earn all Foundation HSP credits
Earn at least one endorsement (unless an exception is approved)

The previous “Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)” has been replaced with a notation on the transcript of distinguished level of achievement. The requirement is to

Earn all Foundation HSP credits
Earn at least one endorsement

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html

Subject	Foundation Required Credits
Language Arts	Four credits English I English II English III An advanced English course
Mathematics	Three credits Algebra I Geometry An advanced math course
Science	Three credits Biology IPC or an advanced science course An advanced science course
Social Studies	Three credits US History since 1877 US Government (½ credit)/ Free Enterprise Economics (½ credit) World History or World Geography
Physical Education	One credit
Languages other than English	Two credits in the same language Or Two credits from Computer Science I, II, and III (other substitutions)
Fine Arts	One credit
Speech	Demonstrated proficiency in speech skills Delivering clear verbal messages Choosing effective nonverbal behaviors Listening for desired results Applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes Identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations
Electives	Five credits
Total Credits	22

Endorsement

Four credits of math (including Algebra II) and four credits of science
26 total credits
Pick a subject and follow a course of study that includes at least 4 credits organized in a logical way
- STEM
- Business/ industry
- Public services
- Arts & humanities
- Multi-disciplinary studies

Performance Acknowledgement

Performance acknowledgment on the student's transcript may be earned for outstanding performance in

dual credit course (12 or more college credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher OR associate degree)
bilingualism/ biliteracy (at least 3 high school credits in non-English language with a score of 80/100 or higher OR AP score of 3 or better on foreign language test)
AP test (score of 3 or higher on any AP test)
College entrance exam (PSAT, ACT, SAT)
Industry certification or licensure (technical license)

For More Information

Please email dentonclassicalcoop@gmail.com or call 972-277-1239 for more information. Preview visits take place each year in February.

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