For both the Recommended and Distinguished Graduation Programs, 26 credit hours are required. The plans are set forth by the Texas Educational Agency. The following is for informational purposes only and is not an official document.

Texas Recommended Graduation Program
Subject	Required Credits	Required Courses
English Language Arts	4	English I, II, III & IV
Mathematics	3	Algebra I, II, & Geometry
Science	3	Biology, two courses from the following: * Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); * Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and * Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics.
Social Studies	3.5	World History Studies, World Geography Studies, United States History Studies Since Reconstruction, 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	1.5	Any physical education credit plus Foundations of Personal Fitness
Health Education	.5	Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology & either Introduction to Health Science Technology, Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II
Speech	.5	Communication Applications
Technology Applications	1	Inquire with your counselor
Fine Arts	1	Inquire with your counselor
Electives	3.5	Inquire with your counselor

Texas Distinguished Graduation Program
Subject	Required Credits	Acceptable 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 Reconstruction, 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	1.5	One physical education credit and Foundations of Personal Fitness
Health Education	.5	Health 1 or Advanced Health, or Health Science Technology & either Introduction to Health Science Technology, Health Science Technology I, or Health Science Technology II.
Speech	.5	Communication Application
Technology Applications	1	Inquire with your counselor
Fine Arts	1	Inquire with your counselor
Electives	2.5	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.