In the state of Texas, the parent is the educator. As the educator you may either outsource to the public / private schools or home school. As a home school resource, the goal of Tomball Classes, is to provide a comprehensive education. This page is simply a tool for you to use as you design your students academic experience in high school. But ultimately, you are the educator and make all decisions regarding your student. As long as they are academically ready for a class, they may register for that class with the teacher's permission.
"We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that this surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Cor. 4:7
As you design your students high school academic plans here are a few helpful recommendations.
1. HIGHLY RECOMMEND: 4 years of Math, Science, Social Studies & English (16 credits of core subjects)
2. Prioritize: "Required credits": foreign language (2),
Fine Arts (1), Speech (1) and a Physical fitness(1) class or sport (5 credits total)
3. Electives: (5 credits total) *make sure some of your electives include the "Recommended" classes
Minimum credits 22 Advanced Credits 26
Academic Advising
We suggest this progression of classes...
If your student already has a class that is suggested in a certain year, simply look to the next "grade level" for a recommendation in that subject.
9th grade (Freshman)
Core Credits (4)
Math: Algebra I OR Geometry if completed Algebra I
Science: Biology or IPC
English: Essay Writing (writing component) +Roots of the West (Worldview for Literature)
Social Studies: History- Ancients
Required Credits:
Foreign Language: either Spanish or ASL
Elective: 1-2 classes
Total: 7-8 credits
10th grade (sophomore)
Core Credits (4)
Math: Geometry OR Algebra 2
Science: Biology or Chemistry
English: High School Literature
Social Studies: American History
Required Credits:
Foreign Language: the second year of your language
Elective: 2 classes
Total: 7 credits
11th grade: (Junior )
Core Credits:
Math: Algebra 2 or Dual Credit Math
Science: Chemistry or Physics
English: Upper Level English
Social Studies: Gov/Econ
Required credits (1): if not completed yet
Electives: 2
(Recommended: Personal Finance)
Total: 7 credits
12th grade: (Senior)
Core Credits:
Math: Dual Credit Math
Science: Physics or Anatomy & Physiology
English: LETU 1031
Social Studies:
Required credits (1): if not completed yet
Electives: 1-2
Total: 6 credits or more with Dual Credit
