Background: TEC 28.025 (b-1) mandates that the SBOE shall require that the curriculum requirements for the Recommended and Distinguished Achievement High School Programs under Subsection (a) include a requirement that students successfully complete four courses in each subject area of the foundation curriculum (core courses) under Section 28.001 (a) (1) and that one or more course offered in the required curriculum for the Recommended and Advanced High school programs include a research writing component.

Minimum High School Plan-Core subjects-total credits = 22

*IPC phased out in 2012-2013. Until that time, if students elect to substitute physics or chemistry for IPC, they must take both science courses (one is considered an academic elective).

4X4 Plans for Incoming Freshman Beginning in School year 2007-08 and thereafter
Recommended High School Plan-Core Subjects-total credits = 26

*IPC must be completed prior to the final or 4th year of science in high school. IPC phased out in 2012-2013
** Math Models cannot be taken after Algebra II

Distinguished Achievement Plan-Core Subjects-total credits = 26

*IPC will not satisfy the science graduation credit for the Distinguished Achievement Plan. No phase out.
** Math Models will not satisfy the mathematics credit for the Distinguished Achievement Plan.

You can get more information from the following sources:

• A more detailed explanation about state graduation requirements can be accessed through the Texas Education Agency website and Region XIII (PowerPoint)
• Contact your student's campus counselor for additional questions about graduation plans and requirements.