Credit Requirements

Local vs State Credit

State credit means the State of Texas recognizes the

course for credit. Local credit is awarded to students

taking courses that are locally approved and are not rec-

ognized by TEA for graduation.

Students involved in extra curricular

activities must be enrolled in ve classes that

are state or local credits -

Exception: Teacher Aide, Senior Mentor and

Lab Management do not count toward the

ve.

High School Courses Taught at

Junior High

High school credit courses taken at junior high are

not included in GPA or class ranking, but are reect-

ed on the high school transcript.

Classication

Grade level classications for students in grades 10-12 shall be earned by course credits. All students entering high school for

their rst year will be classied as a freshman. High school credits earned prior to entering high school will count in students

educational record.

Changes in grade level classication shall be made at the beginning of the fall semester, for students in grades 10-12. Students

keep their classication for the entire year except those students who move to the senior level for graduation purposes.

Classication Credits

Freshman Less than 6

Sophomore 6 - 12

Junior 12.5 - 18.5

Senior 19+