In a dual credit course – At least 12 dual credit hours as part of Texas core curriculum or advanced technical credit with a grade of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.
In bilingualism and bi-literacy – demonstrate proficiency in any two or more languages. There are two separate tracks
.Foreign Language Path
Complete all requirements for graduation under the Foundation diploma program.
Complete ELA requirements and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Complete a four-year high school course of study in language other than English with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through the method of scoring a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam for a language other than English.
Bilingual/ESL Path
Complete all requirements for graduation under the Foundation diploma program.
Complete ELA requirements and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate proficiency in the TEKS for level IV or higher in a language other than English or complete at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English through the method of scoring a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam for a language other than English.
Students must have participated in and met the exit criteria for a Bilingual or ESL program
Students must have scored at the Advance High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).
On an AP test or IB Exam
Score of 3 or better on an AP exam; OR
Score of 4 or better on IB exam
On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT
PSAT Commended Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, National Achievement Scholar OR
ACT PLAN college readiness in 2 of 4 subject test OR
SAT combined Critical Reading and Math of at least 1250; OR
ACT composite of 28
Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
Examination performance to obtain national or international business or industry certification OR
Examination performance to obtain government-required credential to practice a profession