For both the Recommended and Distinguished Graduation Programs, 26 credit hours are required. The following is for informational purposes only and is not an official document. For the official class listings please visit the
Texas Educational Agency.
Texas Recommended Graduation Program | ||
| Credits | Required Courses |
| English Language Arts | 4 | English I, II, III & IV |
| Mathematics | 4 | Algebra I, II, Geometry, and one from the following: Precalculus |
| Science | 4 | Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Principals of Technology and 1 course from the following: |
| Social Studies | 3.5 | World History Studies, World Geography Studies, United States History Studies Since 1877, and United States Government |
| Economics | .5 | Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits |
| Foreign Language | 2 | Any two levels in the same language |
| Physical Education | 1 | Any physical education credit plus Foundations of Personal Fitness |
| Speech | .5 | Communication Applications or Professional Communications |
| Fine Arts | 1 | Inquire with your counselor |
| Electives | 5.5 | Inquire with your counselor |
* Entering students are required to demonstrate they they have competency in computer science through one year of computer science in
in high school or will be required to take one semester in college.
Texas Distinguished Graduation Program | ||
| Courses | |
| English Language Arts | 4 | English I, II, III, & IV |
| Mathematics | 4 | Algebra I, II, & Geometry as well as an additional SBOE-approved mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite |
| Science | 4 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional approved laboratory-based science course |
| Social Studies | 3.5 | World History Studies, World Geography Studies, United States History Studies Since 1877, and United States Government |
| Economics | .5 | Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits |
| Foreign Language | 3 | The credits earned must be for any three levels in the same language |
| Physical Education | 1 | One physical education credit and Foundations of Personal Fitness |
| Speech | .5 | Communication Application or Professional Communication |
| Technology Applications | 1 | Inquire with your counselor |
| Fine Arts | 1 | Inquire with your counselor |
| Electives | 4.5 | Inquire with your counselor |
| Advanced Measures | Any combination of 4 | 1. Original research/project that is: A. judged by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project; or B. conducted under the direction of mentor(s) and reported to an appropriate audience; and C. related to the required curriculum set forth in §74.1 of this title (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills); 2. Test data where a student receives: A. a score of three or above on the College Board advanced placement examination; B. a score of four or above on an International Baccalaureate examination; or C. a score on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT score shall count as only one advanced measure regardless of the number of honors received by the student; or 3. College academic courses, advanced technical credit courses, and dual credit courses, including local articulation, with a grade of 3.0 or higher. |
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