Anexo 17. Ranking NTU – Indicadores
5. Los medios de comunicación y los rankings
5011FRENCH I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
This course is an introductory course. Emphasis is placed on listening and speaking at first, with increased emphasis on reading and writing as the course progresses. Students learn basic vocabulary, phrases, and structures for everyday situations. Cultural lessons on France are presented throughout the course.
5012FRENCH I Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: "B" average in English and “C” average in math recommended.
This course is an introductory course to the basic sounds and structure of French language. It is designed for students who have chosen to examine French in greater depth and at a faster pace during their high school careers. This course is designed to lay the foundation for students planning to take the AP French exam. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5081FRENCH I – DUAL CREDIT (FREN 1411) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course provides the fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. It includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and an introduction to French culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5021FRENCH II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of French I
This course places more emphasis on reading and writing, although there is continued practice in listening comprehension and speaking. The formal study of grammar continues as well as conversations and reading passages that pertain to everyday situations in France.
5022FRENCH II Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: 85% average in French I or 80% average in French I Pre-AP recommended.
This course is a continuation and an extension of the French oral and written acquired by students in first-year French. This course will be an accelerated version of second-year French that is intended for students who plan on continuing on to French III and French IV. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5082FRENCH II – DUAL CREDIT (FREN 1412) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: French I Dual Credit (FREN 1411) with a grade of C or higher.
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements.
This course provides the fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. It includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and further study of French culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5031FRENCH III Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: 85% average in French II or 80% average in French II Pre-AP recommended.
This course emphasizes reading and writing. Students continue their study of grammar and continue to expand vocabulary. Discussions are conducted in French. Students begin to express their own thoughts in French. There is a review of grammar as needed by the class as well as a continued teaching of grammar concepts. Varied literary passages are read, and songs and videos are included to give students a complete picture of the culture. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5083FRENCH III - DUAL CREDIT (FREN 2311) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: French II Dual Credit (FREN 1412) with a grade of C or higher.
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course offers the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French through conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. It includes a grammar review and further study of the French culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5084FRENCH IV - DUAL CREDIT (FREN 2312) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: French III Dual Credit (FREN 2311) with a grade of C or higher.
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course offers the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French through conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. It includes a grammar review and further study of the French culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5041FRENCH LANGUAGE – AP (FRENCH IV-AP) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 12
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This course is a survey of French history and literature in chronological order from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. Emphasis is on reading and discussing in French. Short themes are written about literature passages. The course is divided into two independent semesters; the first covers the 12th to 17th centuries and the second covers the 18th to 20th centuries. Literature is presented in written, audio and visual form. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5211SPANISH I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
Spanish I is an introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish with emphasis on oral comprehension, speaking and written expression. It includes Spanish pronunciation, phonetics, the most basic grammatical concepts, present and past verb tenses, most common and basic vocabulary and idioms, and an introduction to the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples.
5212SPANISH I Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: “B” average in English and “C” average in math recommended.
This course is an introductory course to the basic sounds and structure of Spanish language. It is designed for students who have chosen to examine Spanish in greater depth and at a faster pace during their high school careers. This course is designed to lay the foundation for students planning to take the AP Spanish exam. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5281SPANISH I – DUAL CREDIT (SPAN 1411) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course provides the fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. It includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and an introduction to Hispanic culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5221SPANISH II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Spanish I or department placement.
This course presents an overview of all-basic grammar, verb tenses, vocabulary and idioms of standard Spanish with emphasis on oral comprehension, written and oral expression, and an introduction to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
5222SPANISH II Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: 85% average in Spanish I or 80% average in Spanish I Pre-AP recommended or department placement.
This course is a continuation and an extension of the Spanish oral and written skills acquired by students in first-year Spanish. This course will be an accelerated version of second-year Spanish that is intended for students who plan on continuing to Spanish III and Spanish IV. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5282SPANISH II – DUAL CREDIT (SPAN 1412) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish I Dual Credit (SPAN1411) with a grade of C or higher.
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course provides the fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. It includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and further study of Hispanic culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5200SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Semester: 1 Credit: .5 (spring) Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish I & II or diagnostic test & interview
This is a specialized and intensive Spanish language course designed to enhance effective communication between patients and their healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, and medical staff). Emphasis is on basic, practical language needed to communicate with Spanish speaking patients and their families at the hospital or doctor's office, on the telephone, or at the patient's home. This course does not
meet the third year of foreign language requirement on the Distinguished Achievement Program.
5230SPANISH III Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Spanish II or department placement.
This course teachers advanced Spanish grammar and continues to develop Spanish oral and written skills acquired in levels I and II. It is an introduction to Spanish literature with emphasis on developing skills in reading and comprehensions.
5231SPANISH III Pre-AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: 85% average in Spanish II or 80% average in Spanish II Pre-AP recommended or department placement.
This course emphasizes reading and writing. Students continue their study of grammar and continue to expand vocabulary. Discussions are conducted in Spanish. Students begin to express their own thoughts in Spanish. There is a review of grammar as needed by the class as well as a continued teaching of grammar concepts. Varied literary passages are read, and songs and videos are included to give students a complete picture of the culture. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5283SPANISH III – DUAL CREDIT (SPAN 2311) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish II Dual Credit (SPAN 1412) with a grade of C or higher
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course offers the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish through conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. It includes a grammar review and further study of the Hispanic culture. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5284SPANISH IV – DUAL CREDIT (SPAN 2312) Semester: 1 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish III Dual Credit (SPAN 2311) with a grade of C or higher.
See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Requirements
This course offers the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish through conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. It includes a grammar review and further study of the Hispanic culture. It is the student’s
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responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.
5241SPANISH LANGUAGE – AP (SPAN IV–AP) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: 85% average in Spanish III or 80% average in Spanish III Pre-AP recommended or department placement.
This course is the last half of a 4-semester program leading to the completion of the basic 2-year college language requirement. Emphasis is on formal reading, writing, and speaking. Discussions are conducted in Spanish. The student may enroll for dual credit through ACC, or he may take the College Board AP Language Exam. The courses are designed for students serious about language study who plan to develop bilingual skills to enhance career opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5251SPANISH LITERATURE – AP (SPAN V–AP) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish IV AP; teacher recommendation
This course is structured for the student to attain proficiency in all forms of communication skills. Grammar is reviewed and refined as necessary. The student increases his or her vocabulary through individual research and reports, oral and written. Concentration is placed on some of the most representative works of the literature, art, history, and music from the 17th to 20th Century. Current events, social
attitudes, and customs are presented and discussed in the target language. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam in May.
Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
5311SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: The student must be able to speak and understand spoken Spanish at the native level.
This course is designed for the native speakers of Spanish. Emphasis in the first year is placed on writing in Spanish. This is done by studying the basic rules for spelling and grammar. Reading focuses on the importance of Hispanic culture.
5321SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I with “C” average.
This course is designed for the native speaker of Spanish. This second year is designed to explore readings in Spanish and to further develop writing skills. The cultural aspects of Hispanic countries are also stressed.
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B A N D
The Alvin Independent School District Band Program is rich in a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. The success of the band program centers on pride, commitment to task, and the willingness to work hard to achieve a common goal. We do not expect every student in the band to become a virtuoso musician. We do expect every student to establish both short and long range goals for improvement on his/her instrument, to exhibit mature, responsible attitudes and actions at all times, and to be willing to contribute lots of hard work for the benefit of all.
Every year is a new challenge – new combinations of personalities and talent, new audiences, new music, new members and new leadership from band officers. By accepting membership in the Alvin ISD Bands, you agree to perform to the best of your ability and work together with the band staff to make this year’s band the finest musical organization. Band members are key representatives of the student body and are expected to maintain high standards in their academic course work. They are also expected to be exemplary in their standards of citizenship and character. Band members are to schedule band all year. Students actively participating in marching band in the fall semester will earn an additional ½ PE substitution credit (one credit max). Placement in particular band classes will be based on audition and director
recommendation. Any new student to the high school campus who has had prior band training is encouraged to contact the band directors.
6211-6214 BAND I-IV (Concert Band) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval (Marching Band IS NOT required)
6221-6224 BAND I-IV (Symphonic Band) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval (Marching Band is required)
6231-6234 BAND I-IV (Honor Band) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval (Marching Band is required)
6241-6244 BAND I-IV (Wind Ensemble) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval (Marching Band is required)
6251-6254 INSTR. ENSEMBLE I-IV (Percussion) Semesters: 1-2 Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval
This course is offered in the fall semester for all percussionists in band. Emphasis is placed on marching band percussion. Percussionists in symphonic and concert band will take this course in the spring semester as well. Others will be scheduled into regular band classes during the second semester.
6261-6264INSTR. ENSEMBLE I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Current enrollment in band and director approval.
An in-depth study of performance and rehearsal techniques. Opportunities to practice Region and UIL Solo and Ensemble music will be provided along with critique by directors and peers. Students will rehearse a variety of compositions designed to increase their repertoire and ability to analyze a performance. Students will develop leadership skills through opportunities not provided in a large ensemble setting.
6291MUSIC THEORY - AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite: Director/Teacher approval
This is an in-depth and rigorous study of music theory. Student will learn the rules behind Common Practice composition and
counterpoint. It includes reflections on musical periods and styles while exploring the cultural and creative nature of music. Prior musical training and the ability to read music is a must. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with course requirements.
9791COLOR GUARD Semesters: 1-2 Credit: .5-1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director/Sponsor Approval NOTE: Fall Semester receives ½ PE substitution credit (one credit max)
This course is offered to students that are members of the Marching Band Color Guard and Winter Guard. Membership is determined by audition. Prior membership in band is not required. Fall semester students are members of the marching band and must fulfill all requirements for that ensemble. Spring semester students will participate in Winter Guard competitions. Students will learn and develop basic, intermediate and advanced flag, rifle and saber techniques along with the fundamentals of proper body movement. Students with dance or martial arts experience are encouraged. Interested students should contact a band director or color guard instructor for more information.
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AISD Choirs participate in a variety of performances throughout the year. Whether the choirs are singing locally at elementary or junior high schools to promote music education or being named “Grand Champion” choir in festivals as far away as New York City or San Francisco, the Alvin ISD Choirs have become ambassadors for the entire community. Students are given the opportunity to perform in such activities as a Broadway musical, UIL Concert/Sight-Reading contest, and to participate in the various co-curricular performances that are required each semester. A $35.00 fee is required for all members of the choir.
6311-6314MEN’S CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
Beginning men’s choir is for those with little or no musical training. Male voices are taught the fundamentals of music reading and vocal technique. Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6321-6324WOMEN’S CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: None
This is a beginning choir for treble voices who have had little or no musical training. Girls are taught the fundamentals of music reading and vocal technique. Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6331-6334VARSITY WOMEN’S CHOIR Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval/audition
This is an intermediate choir for treble singers who have been introduced to basic music reading skills and vocal technique. Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6341-6344ADVANCED WOMEN’S CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval/audition
This is an advanced choir for treble singers who read music well and display independence in multi-part singing. The voice is developed and trained to sing and compete in a wide range of musical styles. Participation in UIL contest, shows rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6351-6354MIXED CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval/audition
This is an intermediate choir for singers who have been introduced to basic music reading skills and vocal technique. Participation in UIL contests, shows, rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6361-6364VARSITY MIXED CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Director approval/audition
Members are expected to read music well and to demonstrate advanced vocal technique. Theoretical concepts and elements of musical style are studied and applied in the performance of literature from all major historical periods. Participation in UIL contest, shows, rehearsals, and concerts is required.
6381-6384SHOW CHOIR I-IV Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: Audition required also must be simultaneously enrolled in another choir.
This is a choir for strong singers, dancers and performers. This group performs in many extra performances at school and around the community and has some extra rehearsals/performances after school and/or on weekends. Participation in Solo & Ensemble, TMEA auditions, UIL contests, shows, rehearsals, concerts and events is required.
6291MUSIC THEORY -AP Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite: Director/Teacher approval
This is an in-depth and rigorous study of music theory. It includes reflections on musical periods and styles while exploring the cultural