Three academic tracks for high school
students are as follows within the DISD academic system:
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM
DISTINGUISHED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Please see a TJHS counselor for details or consult your
DISD Student Handbook.
CORE CURRICULUM
The core curriculum common to all three academic tracks
are English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Health, Technology
Applications, and Speech. Fine Arts and Languages other
than English are not required as part of the Minimum
High School Program but are required as part of the Recommended
and Distinguished High School Programs.
ELECTIVES
A variety of electives are offered to students. Many
of these courses are not counted as elective credit until
after the student has taken the course for regular credit
the first time.
