SECTION III: High School Graduation Requirements In order for a student to graduate from Harmony Public Schools, the student must fulfill: 1. HPS High School Credit Requirement 2. Passing Score on Texas State Assessments (STAAR) 3. Admission by a 4-Year College 4. Completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), or an opt-out form1 5. Minimum 100 Community Service Hours2 Exceptions may apply to students receiving Special education services.
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Students in 8th grade will begin the process of developing a Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP) for the next 4 years in high school. A Personalized Graduation Plan is a 4-year plan that each student makes to help guide his or her course selection to meet the criteria of the chosen endorsement.
Required Academic Program for HPS High School Graduation In accordance with House Bill 5, all students are required to choose one endorsement in order to graduate under the State of Texas Foundation High School Plan. “Foundation High School Plan
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Refer tp Appendix 2 for HB3 FAFSA requirement.
with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement”
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Community service requirement is 25 hours per year.
is the default plan all Harmony students are expected to follow.
Course-by-Credit Summary
Algebra II Notification
Harmony’s High School Program is designed to ensure acceptance, enrollment, and success in 4-year universities, and requires the following course‐by‐credit plan for all students, regardless of the plan they choose to graduate. Exceptions may apply to students receiving Special Education services.
A student is not required by state law to successfully complete
Table 6: HPS High School Credit Requirement
there are potential consequences to a student who does not successfully complete an Algebra II course. Refer to Appendix 1 for official notification letter.
Community Service Hours Community Service is any service that is done for non profit
Credit
agencies and organizations, educational institutions, and/or
English
4.0
categories, justification is required to demonstrate how the
Mathematics
4.0
Science
4.0
Social Studies & Economics
4.0
Physical Education
1.0
Languages other than English
2.0*
Fine Arts
1.0
Electives
6.0
TOTAL
26.0 credits
Course
*To earn Performance Acknowledgment in Bilingualism and Biliteracy, student will need to complete 3 LOTE credits in the same language.
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Algebra II as a requirement for high school graduation. However,
religious organizations. For activities that do not fall in these community is being served by the activities * Submit a signed opt-out form
