High School Graduation Requirements

In order for a student to graduate from Harmony Public
Schools, the student must fulfill:

1. HPS High School Credit Requirement

2. Passing Score on Texas State Assessments (STAAR)

3. Admission by a 4-Year College

4. Completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), or an opt-out form

5. Minimum 100 Community Service Hours

                                                                                                                                       Required Courses

Core Discipline

HPS High School Course Plan

26 CREDITS

English

(4.0 Credits)

Four credits must consist of:

  •  English I or English I for Speakers of Other Languages
  •  English II or English II for Speakers of Other Languages
  •  English III or AP English Language and Composition or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent
  •  The fourth credit may be selected from the district approved courses (refer to the HPS Scheduling Guide.)

Mathematics

(4.0 Credits)

Four credits must consist of:

  •  Algebra I
  •  Geometry
  •  Algebra II
  •  The fourth credit may be selected from the district approved courses (refer to the HPS Scheduling Guide.)

Science

(4.0 Credits)

Four credits must consist of:

  •  A biology credit (Biology or AP Biology or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent)
  •  A chemistry credit (Chemistry or AP Chemistry OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent)
  •  A physics credit (Physics or AP Physics (I,II or C) OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent)
  •  The fourth credit may be selected from the district approved courses (refer to the HPS Scheduling Guide.)

Social Studies & Economics

(4.0 Credits)

Three-and one-half credits must consist of:

  •  World Geography or AP Human Geography (one credit) or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent
  •  World History or AP World History (one credit) or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent
  •  US History or AP US History (one credit) or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent
  •  US Government or AP US Government (one-half credit) or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent

One-half credit must consist of:

  •  Economics or AP Macroeconomics or AP Microeconomics or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent

Physical Education

(1.0 Credit)

One credit must consist of any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses:

  •  Foundations of Personal Fitness Adventure/Outdoor Education
  •  Aerobic Activities
  •  Team or Individual Sports
  •  Dual Credit course equivalent

In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed above may be earned through
participation in the following activities:

  •  Athletics
  •  JROTC
  •  Credit may not be earned for any TEKS-based course more than once. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions.
  •  A student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness may substitute an academic elective credit (English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies).

Languages Other Than English

(2.0 Credits) 

Two credits must consist of:

  •  Any two levels in the same language.

An AP course or OnRamps/Dual Credit course equivalent can also be substituted for each level
(must also be the same language).
Fine Arts (1.0 Credit) One credit from any of the following:
* Art (I,II,III) * AP Music Theory
* Dance (I,II,III) * AP Studio Arts
* Music (I,II,III) * AP Art History
* Theatre (I,II,III) * Dual Credit course equivalent*

Electives/Endorsements

(6.0 Credits)

Six credits from any of the following:

  •  The list of courses approved by the SBOE for Grades 9-12 (relating to Essential Knowledge and Skills), including AP and equivalent OnRamps/Dual Credit courses.

Credit/Elective choices should be specific to at least one endorsement
Endorsements Students entering 9th grade must choose and complete curriculum requirements from one
of the following endorsements:
* STEM * Business and Industry
* Arts and Humanities * Public Services
* Multidisciplinary Studies
Performance Acknowledgements

For outstanding performance

  •  in a dual credit course
  •  in bilingualism and biliteracy
  •  on an AP test or IB exam
  •  on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT
  •  For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
  •  OnRamps courses
State Assessment Requirements for Graduation Students must satisfactorily pass following STAAR End-of-Course assessments:
* English I * Biology
* English II * US History
* Algebra I