<p>I’m on track to graduate high school in Toronto. But now my family is now moving to Dallas the summer before 12th grade. Texas requires some courses, I’ve done similar ones but I’m not sure if they fulfill the Texas requirements. So will they accept them? Or will they make me complete all the Texas-specific courses to graduate?</p>
<p>Texas Requirements to Graduate High School (Must Include)… What I’ve Done in Toronto:
-4 English… 3 English
-4 Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)… 2 Principles of Mathematics, 1 Functions
-4 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)… 2 Science, 1 Biology, 1 Chemistry, 1 Physics
-4 Social Studies (World History, World Geography, U.S. History Since Reconstruction, 2 .5 Credit Courses (U.S. Government, Economics))… 1 Canadian Geography, 1 Canadian History, .5 Civics and Citizenship, .5 Career Studies, 1 Economics, 1 Canadian Law
-2 Languages Other Than English (Must be Same Language)… 1 French
-1 Physical Education… 2 Physical Education, 2 Basketball
-1 Fine Arts… 1 Media Arts
-1 Speech…
-5.5 Electives… 1 Exploring Technologies, 1 Communications Technology, 1 Learning Strategies</p>
<p>If I were in your situation, I’d probably switch to homeschooling and graduate myself. That would be perfectly legitimate in Texas, as a homeschool is considered by law a private school here.</p>
<p>Assuming that’s out of the question, you’ll probably have to take the specific required courses. I’m thinking:</p>
<p>English
Precalculus
World history
World geography
US history
French II
An elective</p>
<p>I’m sure you’ve taken sufficient classes to satisfy the elective requirement. You also have the option of credit by acceleration, which I feel would be most plausible for English, Precalculus, and world geography, depending on your preparation. Maybe for more classes if you’re willing to put some time in the summer for independent study. Acceleration through exams provided by the University of Texas at Austin’s continuing education requires an 80% mark to pass though, so you should know your material.</p>
<p>I would assume your new school would waive a lot of the requirements for some of the less important areas (such as speech) and where you have other similar coursework (I’m sure your Canadian Geography could substitute for World Geography, for instance). </p>
<p>I highly doubt the school would so rigid that it’s impossible for you graduate on time, seeing as you were on track to graduate at your old school. </p>
<p>Thanks for the responses guys. I guess if anything, I may be required to take the more important courses (math, science). My grades are good so if there is any opportunity for independent study, or any accelerated program I will take them if necessary. Thanks guys!</p>