• English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages (SOL) may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency; SOL courses may not be used to substitute for English III or IV.

• Required: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
• The fourth credit may be selected from the following: Mathematical Models with Applications, Pre-calculus, Independent Study in Mathematics, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, IB Mathematical Studies, IB Mathematics Standard Level, IB Mathematics Higher Level, IB Adv. Mathematical Standard Level, AP Computer Science, concurrent enrollment in college courses.

One course must be Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology

Two courses from two of the following areas. (Not more than one course may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy this requirement:

• (a) IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry) (Must be taken before the senior year of high school);
• (b) Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry;
• (c) Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics, or Principles of Technology I.

The fourth year of science may be selected from the laboratory-based courses listed in Chapter 112. These include Astronomy, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, AP Environmental Systems, IB Environmental Systems, Scientific Research and Design, Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems, Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology, Principles of Technology II, Engineering, Concurrent enrollment in college courses.

Visit http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112d.html for additional options.

World History Studies (one credit)

World Geography Studies (one credit)

US History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit)

US Government (one-half credit)

Economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits

The following may be substituted for the 5 physical education courses available: drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technical education courses. Currently there is no limit on number of credits or substitutions allowed.

Courses may be found in 19 TAC Chapter 117, Subchapter C.

• Must consist of Level I and level II in the same language.
• American Sign Language may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Communication Applications required (This course may also count as an elective.)

Communication Applications may be counted toward the six elective credits. Select courses from the list approved by SBOE for grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills), state approved innovative courses, JROTC (one to four credits), or Driver Education (one-half credit)