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We are looking forward to working with you regarding your graduation plan and course selections. This handbook contains information regarding graduation requirements, grading procedures, course offeringsand prerequisites for certain courses. Please review each page carefully and make decisions based on postsecondary interests.  \nSincerely,  \nDickinson High School Counselors  \nDickinson Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,  \nnational origin, sex or disability in providing education services.  \nDickinson High School • 3800 Baker Drive • Dickinson, Texas 77539 • Phone 281-229-6400 • FAX 281-229-6401  \n[www.dickinsonisd.org](www.dickinsonisd.org)  \nDickinson High School  \nPromoting Excellence and Equity  \nAcademic Handbook  \n2017-2018  \nThis guide has been designed to provide curriculum information for the 2016-17 school-year. Since it is the responsibility of students and parents to ensure that all graduation requirements are met, please refer to this guide for information regarding course selections that will meet student goals for the future and satisfy graduation requirements. The guide is designed to provide students with information about courses they will need to meet the increasingly demanding challenges in the work place or a university program.  \nAll students are expected to complete the Foundation Plan with an endorsement to graduate from Dickinson High School. Even though each student receives the same diploma, the transcript is the official record of all grades earned and all credits awarded. This transcript is stamped with a seal to indicate which state-mandated graduation program the student has achieved. Please see pages 19-22 for an explanation of the types of graduation programs required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) .  \nStudents must also pass ELA 1, ELA 2, Algebra I, Biology, and US History STAAR EOC assessmentsas part of their graduation requirement.  \nNotification to Parents/Guardians about Teacher and Paraprofessional  \nQualifications  \nAs a parent/guardian of a student in Dickinson Independent School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications ofthe classroom teachers and paraprofessionals who instruct your child. The federal law requires that the school district provide this information to you in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s teachers and paraprofessionals:  \n􀁸 Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and subjects he or she teaches;  \n􀁸 Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or professional status because of special circumstances;  \n􀁸 The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and  \n􀁸 Whether the paraprofessionals provide services to your child, and, if so, their qualifications.  \nIf you would like to receive any of this information, please contact your child’s school.  \nDickinson High School Academic Handbook  \n2017-2018 Table of Contents  \nGeneral Information....................................................................1-17  \nGraduation Plans and Endorsements......................................18-20  \nArts and Humanities Endorsements........................................22-46  \nFine Arts ............................................................................22-33  \nForeign Language..............................................................34-38  \nSocial Studies ....................................................................39-46  \nBusiness and Industry Endorsements......................................47-74  \nAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources.......","cbCaiqlg4dqA7QJ9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqlg4dqA7QJ9","pdf",2828167,137,"English","# General Information\n# Graduation Plans and Endorsements\n# Arts and Humanities Endorsements\n## Fine Arts\n## Foreign Language\n## Social Studies\n# Business and Industry Endorsements\n## Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources\n## Transportation, Distribution & Logistics\n# Public Services Endorsements\n## Education & Training\n## Health Sciences\n## Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security\n# STEM Endorsements\n## Engineering\n## Math\n## Science\n# Multidisciplinary Endorsement\n# Health and PE\n# Electives\n# Special Programs\n# Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What does the handbook cover for students and parents?\",\"answer\":\"It provides guidance on graduation requirements, grading procedures, course offerings, and course prerequisites to help students make informed course-selection decisions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which assessments must students pass to meet graduation requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Students must pass ELA 1, ELA 2, Algebra I, Biology, and US History STAAR EOC assessments as part of their graduation requirement.\"},{\"question\":\"What information can parents or guardians request about teachers and paraprofessionals?\",\"answer\":\"Parents/guardians can request whether teachers meet state qualifications and licensing criteria, whether they teach under emergency or professional status, their college major and advanced degrees, certification/degree field, and paraprofessional qualifications and services provided.\"}]","Dickinson High School 9th-12th Grade Academic Handbook 2017-2018 | PDF",1790795609,345]