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Our Vision;
The vision of
The Purpose;
HSA is to foster productive attitudes toward work, community, school, friends,
and self. With a deep respect for family, school and community, the ideal HSA
student will have the capacity to appreciate the opportunities life affords and
to show a willingness to sacrifice for the common good as well as personal
fulfillment.
These attitudes are instilled most effectively through adult role models. In
addition to being crucial to the implementation of HSA's vision, our staff will
provide the most immediate role model for our students. Thus, the staff will be
meticulously selected, trained, and held to the highest standards of conduct.
By meeting its objectives, HSA will provide children with a positive
educational and social experience in a structured, challenging yet nurturing
environment. It will be a community in which students, teachers, and parents
are jointly aware of and committed to the mission of the school.
HSA Triad;
Each child has an inherent curiosity and love of learning; and each has a
unique intelligence, capability, and learning style. With this in mind, we will
create a student-teacher-parent/guardian triad. Our students will strive toward
their highest levels of capability with an education addressing their
individual learning styles, thus fostering within them a life-long love of
learning.
State Credit Courses
All courses which are to be counted toward graduation must be state approved
courses. Students will receive the Texas Scholars Award upon completion of
either the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement
Program with a “C” or better average. A student who entered the 9th grade in
the 2008 – 09 school year and thereafter will complete the Recommended High
School Program (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) to receive a
diploma. The requirement may be waived under certain circumstances.
Local Credit Courses
The Courses in which all students may participate but may not receive state credit
towards graduation. Local credit is not counted toward state graduation
requirements unless the course is required by an ARD Committee for students
receiving special education services. These courses are calculated as part of
GPA and class rank.
Dual Credit Courses
The Dual Credit Program allows a student to enroll in a community college to
earn college level credit while at the same time fulfilling high school
academic requirements. Dual Credit classes are offered in the Fall and Spring
semesters. Students may earn up to 27 college level hours. Tuition and fees are
waived for up to two courses per semester. Students at HSA may attend evening,
weekend and online classes.
HSA will host some dual credit courses at its campus based on the number of interested students.
Noncredit Courses
Additional courses may be taken beyond the totals of each program option. These
courses do not count toward graduation credits. The following courses are
offered;
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PSAT/SAT Prep Course
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College Prep Transition Math
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Physical Education/Athletics/Cheerleading/ for
3rd-4th credits
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Office Aide (juniors and seniors grade only. No
grade or grade points. Does not appear on transcripts).
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TAKS Support Classes
Grade Classification
Standards
Placement of students in grades nine through twelve is determined by the number
of credits earned.
Freshman......................................................................................
0–5 credits
Sophomore.................................................................................
5–11 credits
Junior...................................................................................
.....11–16 credits
Senior.........................................................................................16-up
credits
To Graduate .................................................................Minimum
of 26 credits
HSA Diploma Standards
All students who seek a HSA diploma must complete one of the high school
programs (Minimum Requirement / RHSP / DHSP).
In addition, graduating seniors must;
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pass Exit-Level state tests (TAKS).
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show a proof of completion 100 hours of
community service.
· show a proof of admission by four-year college.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
The High School Program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. However, those not intending to pursue further formal education will benefit greatly from the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some or all of the courses provided in the curriculum. Gateway To Technology's cutting-edge program addresses the interest and energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and technology. GTT is "activity oriented" to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. The five instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imaginations and teach them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.
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HSA High School Graduation Plan |
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Career Preparation(sixteen federally defined Career Clusters of the States’ Career Clusters) |
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Click Here to Learn more about PLTW Program (Engineering, Biomedical
Sciences) |