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CLASS SCHEDULES
All students have to complete certain required courses; also, there are certain elective
courses that may be taken. Schedules are prepared during the summer based on pre-
registration forms, but there may be changes. Every student must have eight (8) classes
and a tutorial period. It is very important that students take pre-registration forms home
and discuss schedules with parents.
Pre-Registration
The Borden County Independent School District operates on the semester system. Each
school in Texas is required by law to hold classes for 180 days, unless a waiver is
obtained. Under the semester system, there will be two semesters of approximately 18
weeks each. Report cards will be sent out at the end of each six weeks period.
Each student who successfully completes a semester course will receive one half (1/2)
credit for the work he or she has done. If a course is for the entire year, then the student
will receive one full unit of credit.
In making out your course selection, there are several factors to keep in mind:
1.
What required courses do I have this year?
2.
Do I have any course I need to make up?
3.
Those students in speech and drama classes may be expected to perform in one of
the speaking events in the U.I.L. competition.
Driver's education will be offered during the summer to those students whose 15th
birthday occurs before the class ends. There will be a fee for this course when it is taken.
Driving may be done during the school year and/or during the summer.
Schedule Changes
A legitimate reason must be given to the principal before a change in the individual's
schedule is made. This must be done during the first two weeks of each semester. The
student must obtain a drop slip from the principal. Other changes may be made by the
school authorities, provided the changes seem beneficial to the pupil. Changes will not
be made because of low grades or individual differences. Requested changes may be
discussed with the parent or guardian of the student before becoming effective. Schedule
changes will not be made on the first day of either semester.
DUAL CREDIT COURSES / COLLEGE COURSEWORK
A high school student is eligible to enroll in dual credit courses in the 11th and/or 12th
grade only if the student demonstrates college readiness by achieving the minimum
passing standards on an assessment instrument approved by the Higher Education
Coordinating Board. Please contact the counselor for these standards. These courses
must be pre-approved by the principal and are available by 1) correspondence courses; 2)
summer or evening courses on a college campus; 3) distance learning through ITV; or 4)
college courses offered on campus taught by certified instructors.
All college and dual credit courses are weighted for class rank.
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