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Dickinson High handbook revisions to add CTE pathways, GPA-waiver and dual-credit changes approved
Summary
Trustees approved edits to the DHS academic handbook that create a GPA-waiver program (one pass/fail course per year), place college-credit courses on a 6.0 weighted scale, remove Texas College Bridge language, add new CTE pathways (culinary, cybersecurity, firefighting, HVAC, process technology) and expand AP/dual-credit offerings and Collegiate High eligibility.
The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved proposed updates to the Dickinson High School academic handbook for 2026.
"It's going to allow more students to take athletics slash non-weighted electives without hurting their GPA," the DHS presenter said, describing a new GPA-waiver program that permits one pass/fail course per year if a student meets the stated qualifications and elects the waiver before the…
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