Early Graduation?
Things to Consider
I. Think about reasons for early graduation, think about the pros and cons, and discuss these reasons with your parents
II. High school credit check
III. Options for obtaining credit
a. Correspondence courses – CBE (Student is responsible for registering and paying for with TT Extended Studies) 692-6877, ext. 276
www.dce.ttu.edu
b. Lubbock ISD’s Online School –
www.lubbockisd.org/atc/online 766-1132
c. Summer School – LISD 766-1000
www.lubbockisd.org
d. South Plains College dual credit -
www.southplainscollege.edu
e. Alternative Education programs (See attached list)
IV. Parent must sign permission form and get principal’s signature for dual credit
V. Register for THEA or Accuplacer test if planning to take college courses
VI. Register for ACT/SAT test. HS Code: 446-450
*Student MUST graduate on the Recommended or DAP Plan to be eligible for early graduation. SHS requires 26 credits for graduation.
Correspondence courses cost around $125.00 per ½ unit (semester). This will change each year. The student will also need to purchase any books and/or other materials or supplies.
Credit by Exam tests cost around $30 each. This will change each year. Students must notify the counselor three weeks before test dates in order to take an exam. Test dates are usually the first of June and the first of August. Refer to the student handbook for exact testing dates. Students must score a 90 or higher to receive credit by examination without prior instruction. Students with prior instruction must score a 70.
Online courses at Lubbock Online cost $250.00 for out of district students. All students must submit an online registration form from LISD Online webpage. For additional information, you may contact Tracy Clanton-Smith at 766-1132 or by e-mail at
tclanton@lubbockisd.org
*Note that correspondence courses, credit by exam grades, and summer school are weighted at the basic and remedial level. (Refer to handbook)
Important Note:
In order to be carried as a senior on the class roll and in PEIMS, a student must:
• Have passed English III or IV before the senior year begins.
• Have passed all four sections of the TAKS their junior year.
• Must be ready to take Spanish II or have completed Spanish II.
• Must have at least 18 credits.
To learn more about summer school options at Lubbock ISD, go to the following website:
www.lubbockisd.org
There you will find out about dates, times, locations, costs, etc…..You will also find names and numbers of LISD personnel to call.
I can tell you that the cost for an out-of-district student is $150.00 per semester course, and that fee is due on or before registration! In other words, 1 full credit will cost $300.oo and 2 credits will cost $600.00.
You are responsible for looking on the webpage for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
Remember, you must have approval for a course in order to ensure that SHS will award credit. Summer school and correspondence courses are given a basic and remedial weight for your GPA.
Alternative Education Programs:
Woodward Academy -
1100 Avenue K
Shallowater, Texas 79363
(806) 832-4535, ext. 2814
Premier High School
19th Street & W. Loop 289
Wayland Plaza-Suite 121
Lubbock, Texas
(806) 763-1518
Matthews High School and Evening School
417 N. Akron
Lubbock, Texas 79415
(806) 766-1533
Grades 7-12
(806) 766-1533
Richard Milburn Academy
4902 34th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79410
(806) 740-0811
www.milburnschools.org
South Plains Academy
4008 Avenue R
Lubbock, Texas 79412
(806) 744-0330
www.stdsapi.com
Call each alternative school and check each one out. You will need to ask any questions you have when you call. Here are some to get you started:
Is there a tuition fee or cost?
What is the schedule? Do you have morning, afternoon and/or evening classes?
Do I work at my own pace?
What is the attendance policy?
What is your address?
Is there TAKS preparation?
