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Academic Handbook

2025-26

This guide has been designed to provide curriculum information for the 2025-26 school-year. Since it is the responsibility of students and parents to ensure that all graduation requirements are met, please refer to this guide for information regarding course selections that will meet student goals for the future and satisfy graduation requirements. The guide is designed to provide students with information about courses they will need to meet the increasingly demanding challenges in the workplace or a university program.

All students are expected to complete the Foundation Plan with an endorsement and be considered College, Career, or Military ready to graduate from Dickinson High School. Even though each student receives the same diploma, the transcript is the official record of all grades earned and all credits awarded. This transcript indicates which state-mandated graduation program the student has achieved. Please see Section 2 for an explanation of the types of graduation programs required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Students must also pass ELA 1, ELA 2, Algebra I, Biology, and US History STAAR End Of Course (STAAR) assessments as part of their graduation requirement.

Parent Notice
Parent Letter

Notification to Parents/Guardians about Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications

As a parent/guardian of a student in Dickinson Independent School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers and paraprofessionals who instruct your child. The federal law requires that the school district provide this information to you in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s teachers and paraprofessionals:

Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and subjects he or she teaches;
Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or professional status because of special circumstances;
The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and
Whether the paraprofessionals provide services to your child, and, if so, their qualifications.

If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact your child’s school.

Dear Dickinson High School Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 edition of the Dickinson High School Academic Handbook and Course Selection Guide. At Dickinson High, we are committed to fostering a diverse range of opportunities and pathways to empower our students to reach their fullest potential, ensuring they are well-equipped academically, socially, and emotionally for success beyond high school.

We believe in the power of collaboration between our educators, parents, community members, and industry partners to support and guide every student toward their goals. This Academic Handbook and Course Selection Guide is designed to assist you and your student in making informed choices that align with their aspirations, considering the dynamic shifts in our economic, technological, and social environment.

The handbook offers an extensive overview of our course offerings, diverse programs of study, and

career-ready endorsement plans intricately linked to the College, Career, and Military Readiness standards. The decisions made during high school profoundly influence one's options in college and the workforce. Therefore, we encourage our students to embrace the most challenging courses available, paving the way for their future accomplishments.

This Academic Handbook is not merely a resource; it is your student's personalized four-year roadmap. We encourage its use as a tool for planning, recording achievements, and reflecting on the valuable lessons learned throughout their journey. Our team of administrators, counselors, and teachers stands ready to offer personalized guidance, aiding students as they progress along their chosen pathways and endorsement plans.

With your parental support and the exceptional professional guidance provided by our staff, there are no boundaries to what your student can achieve at Dickinson High School. We eagerly await collaborating and learning together with your student on this educational journey.

Sincerely,

Courtney Ramirez

Principal

Dickinson High School
3800 Baker Drive | Dickinson, Texas 77539

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Vision Statement
Inclusive of all, Dickinson ISD will cultivate excellence, producing confident, collaborative, goal-driven learners who become empowered citizens in a global society.

Mission Statement
Dickinson ISD will equip and empower all learners with skills and experiences to achieve academic excellence and make meaningful contributions to our world.

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