Text Box: TWELFTH GRADE—CLASS OF 2009 It is critical that each student and his or her parent carefully review the requirements for graduation and the student’s transcript to ensure the proper classes are selected to meet graduation requirements.  The counselor will work diligently with you to select the proper classes, but remember, your graduation is ultimately your responsibility.  Opportunities to retake classes failed during the senior year typically do not exist.  Those classes must be made up outside of school hours, sometimes at considerable expense.   By senior year, you need to have plans for post-graduation and you need to make sure your selections adequately prepare you for your future plans.  · College—choose 3 to 5 schools:  one dream school that may seem like a stretch, one sure thing, and several choices in between.  Make sure you meet the admission requirements and are registered for the proper entrance exams.  APPLY EARLY.  Do not wait until just before the deadline or you may be too late. · Technical school—check with several to make sure they have the kind of training you are looking for.  Compare their job placement rates and financial aid opportunities to determine which is your best choice. · Military—talk to recruiters for several branches of the service.  See which one offers you the best opportunities.  Make an appointment to take the ASVAB and keep in touch with the recruiter of the branch you select. · Work—make sure you have adequate job skills for a career with a future, not just a temporary job.  See if the benefits plan offers incentives for further education.  

Text Box: Remember—all graduation requirements, including passing all parts of TAKS, must be met before you can take part in the graduation ceremony.

Text Box: Credits:  15.0+ (will need 24 credits by the end of the school year to be eligible for graduation.) Testing:  Required -  If not met in the 11th grade, Exit Level TAKS, all parts, until all sections have been passed. Recommended:  SAT I, ACT, THEA if needed, AP, SAT II if appropriate Courses:  English IV, Government, Economics, any other required course not previously passed.