Beginning in 2007, all Northside high school students will be required to complete a minimum of 26 credits, and pass the TAKS Exit-Level tests in order to graduate from NISD high schools.
All entering freshmen will be placed on the Recommended Graduation Program to earn 26 credits. Students who wish to follow either the Northside Minimum Graduation Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program should consult with their campus counselor.
Contact your child's school for additional information.
Participation in the Northside Minimum Graduation Program requires written request by a parent following consultation with the student's counselor.
| English | 4 credits |
|---|---|
|
Mathematics
to include Algebra and Geometry |
3 credits |
|
Science
to include Biology and IPC or Biology and Chemistry with Physics taken as Science/Social Studies elective |
2 credits |
| Social Studies | |
| World History or World Geography | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 1 credit |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credits |
| Economics | 0.5 credits |
|
Science/Social Studies
selected from either World History or World Geography, and another science |
2 credits |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Health | 0.5 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Communication Applications / Speech | 0.5 credits |
| Electives | 7 credits |
| Total | 24 credits |
| English | 4 credits |
|---|---|
|
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry, AlgebraII |
4 credits |
| Social Studies | |
| World Geography | 1 credit |
| World History | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 1 credit |
| Economics | 0.5 credits |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credits |
|
Science
Biology plus Chemistry, IPC or Physics |
4 credits |
|
International Language
Same language in a sequence |
2 credits |
| Communication Applications / Speech | 0.5 credits |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Health | 0.5 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Electives | 5 credits |
| Total | 26 credits |
In addition to the courses required for the Recommended Program, the Distinguished Achievement Program requries all students to take:
In addition, students must complete four advanced measures which may include:
Participation in the Northside Minimum Graduation Program requires written request by a parent following consultation with the student's counselor.
| English | 4 credits |
|---|---|
|
Mathematics
to include Algebra and Geometry |
3 credits |
| Social Studies | |
| World History or World Geography | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 1 credit |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credits |
| Economics | 0.5 credits |
|
Science
to include Biology/Integrated Physics/Chemistry or Biology I, Chemistry I, or Physics II |
2 credits |
|
Academic Elective
selected from either World History or World Geography, or another science |
1 credit |
| Physical Education | 1.5 credits |
| Health | 0.5 credits |
| Technology Applications | 1 credit |
| Communication Applications / Speech | 0.5 credits |
| Electives | 7.5 credits |
| Total | 24 credits |
| English | 4 credits |
|---|---|
|
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry, AlgebraII |
4 credits |
| Social Studies | |
| World Geography | 1 credit |
| World History | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 1 credit |
| U.S. Government | 0.5 credits |
| Economics | 0.5 credits |
|
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics & 4th Science or |
4 credits |
|
International Language
Same language in a sequence |
2 credits |
| Physical Education | 1.5 credits |
| Health | 0.5 credits |
| Technology Applications | 1 credit |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Communication Applications / Speech | 0.5 credits |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
| Total | 26 credits |
The Distinguished Graduation Program is the same as the Recommended Graduation Program with the following differences:
Requires four Advanced Measures that may include research projects judged by an independent panel, Advanced Placement exam scores of 3 or better, dual credit classes, or college courses with grades of 3.0 or higher.
High school graduation ceremonies are available on DVD. Please contact Marcy Slate in the Communications Department at (210) 397-8550 for more information.
Ordering caps/gowns/announcements
(@ Paul Taylor Field House)
Graduation: Thu, June 3, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Paul Taylor Field House)
Rehearsal: Fri, June 4, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Fri, June 4, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Mon, June 7, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Tue, June 8, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Wed, June 9, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Wed, June 9, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Wed, June 9, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Wed, June 9, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Graduation: Thu, June 10, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
(@ Alamodome)
Rehearsal: Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 8:30 am
Graduation: Fri, June 11, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
