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Texas Academy

Academic Tracks

You are empowered to expand your learning journey at Texas Academy by pursuing an academic track within any major.

Under the guidance of our advisor, you will choose the track that best fits your aspirations. 

All students enrolled in the Texas Academy have the opportunity to earn a distinguished level of achievement by 番茄社区fully completing the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School 番茄社区 and the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement required by the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.025(b-15), including four credits in science and four credits in mathematics to include Algebra II.

We designed our academic tracks to streamline your journey, whether you wish to prepare for a professional degree after your bachelor's or for a career that fulfills your passion. 

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High School Requirements

Course

Credits Required

Required Classes

English Language Arts

4
  • English I
  • English II
  • English III or comparable Advanced Placement (AP)
  • English IV or a fourth credit may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Mathematics

3

(*4 DAP)
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • The additional credit may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Science – Laboratory Based

3

(*4 DAP)
  • Biology
  • Integrated Physics & Chemistry, Chemistry, or Physics
  • Additional credits (2) may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses

Social Studies

3
  • United States History
  • United States Government (0.5 credit)
  • Economics (0.5 credit)
  • World History or World Geography Studies

Languages Other than English (LOTE)

2
  • Any two levels in the same language, including comparable AP or IB language courses that do not count toward another credit required for graduation; or
  • Two credits in computer programming languages, including computer coding

Physical Education

1
  • JROTC; Athletics, Drill Team, Marching Band, Cheerleading, etc.

Fine Arts

1

 

Elective Credits

5
  • Elective Credits will be used to satisfy endorsement requirements.

 

*Endorsements - A student must earn at least 26 credits to earn an endorsement. To earn an endorsement a student must demonstrate proficiency in the following:

  1. The curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School 番茄社区 as defined by §74.12 of this title (relating to Foundation High School 番茄社区).
  2. A fourth credit in mathematics that may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM); Business & Industry; Arts & Humanities; Multidisciplinary Studies