High School Course Guide

AVID I

GRADE LEVEL: 9 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: N1290001

Prerequisites: Application, references, oral, and written interview process. Students should have minimum of a C average and want the challenge of advanced courses.

Course Description: AVID is an academic program that prepares students from all family backgrounds for successful entry into four-year colleges and universities. AVID concentrates on study skills, time management and foundations necessary for college success. All students enrolled in AVID will prepare for and take the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT. AVID students must be willing to enroll in at least one Pre AP or AP course. Students must apply for admission into the AVID. Students may receive up to four state elective credits for HS AVID enrollment.

AVID II

GRADE LEVEL: 10 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: N1290002

Prerequisites: Application, references, oral, and written interview process. Students should have a minimum of a C average and want the challenge of advanced courses.

Course Description: AVID II concentrates on study skills, time management and foundations necessary for college success. Students enrolled in AVID II will engage in a study of speech, aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. All students enrolled in AVID will prepare for and take the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT. AVID students must be willing to enroll in at least one Pre AP or AP course. Students must apply for admission into the AVID. Students may receive up to four state elective credits for HS AVID enrollment.

AVID III

GRADE LEVEL: 11 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: N1290030

Prerequisites: Application, references, oral, and written interview process. Students should have a minimum of a C average and want the challenge of advanced courses.

Course Description: AVID III concentrates on study skills, time management and foundations necessary for college success. Students enrolled in AVID III will engage in a study of speech, aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. All students enrolled in AVID will prepare for and take the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT. AVID students must be willing to enroll in at least one Pre AP or AP course. Students must apply for admission into the AVID. Students may receive up to four State Elective credits for HS AVID enrollment.

AVID IV

GRADE LEVEL: 12 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: N1290033

Prerequisites: Application, references, oral, and written interview process. Students should have a minimum of a C average and want the challenge of advanced courses.

Course Description: The AVID elective class prepares students in the academic middle for college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading strategies in addition to note-taking and organizational skills that are necessary for academic success. AVID students must enroll in at least one Pre-AP or AP course in addition to the AVID elective class. Tutors are provided during the AVID class to support student success in all courses. AVID IV -Senior Seminar will provide particular instruction and support in all aspects of the college application and admission process.

Student Leadership

GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: - N1290010

Course Description: This course provides an opportunity to study, practice, and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. These skills include the structure of leadership, organization and managerial skills, citizenship, goal setting, group processes, and communication.

Path College, Career

GRADE LEVEL: 09-12 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: - N1290051

Course Description: The Path-College/Career Prep courses advance intellectual curiosity, conscientiousness, dependability, emotional stability, and perseverance through tasks that foster deeper levels of thinking and reasoning in the four core content areas. Path courses focus on developing the habits and skills that are expected in college study and the workforce.

GT Interdisciplinary Studies Mentor Seminar I-IV

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 CREDIT: 1 PER COURSE

TX ID: N1290309, N1290313, N1290317, N1290318

PREREQUISITE: Must be MISD identified GT student and have campus/district approval for mentor.

Course Description: This course is based on the required, exit level Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) for gifted and talented (G/T) learners; it offers a non-traditional learning experience to students who have the ability to create innovative products or performances. Students will develop a product proposal, compile a portfolio, conduct in-depth research, be matched with a mentor from the business or professional community, and prepare for a public presentation of their product or performance at the end of the school year. An audience that includes expert(s) in the field will evaluate the product or performance. Student work with their mentor to create a related product with real-world application and tangible documentation.

The final product will be shared with an audience outside the school setting.

ROTC (MSHS New Course)

GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 CREDIT: 1

TX ID:

PREREQUISITE(S): none

Description: This course is being offered in connection and apart of the CCMR and CTE departments.

FOUNDATIONS OF USER EXPERIENCE CTE (MHS/MSHS New Course)

GRADE LEVEL: 10-11 CREDIT: 1

TX ID:

PREREQUISITE(S): Yes

Description: This new state-wide innovative course is the 2nd course in the Principles of Information Technology Program of Study. Course designed for scholars to analyze and assess current trends in a fast-growing STEM career field that creates meaningful and compelling experiences for users of an array of information products, services, and or initiatives of companies and organizations. Students will gain knowledge of introductory observation and research skills; basic design thinking and applied methodologies; collaborative problem-solving and ideation; and interaction design and solution development