High School Curriculum

As a part of our Full Time program, BBA High School uses only accredited TTU-ISD HS curriculum or accredited UNL HS curriculum. We are a special project of TTU-ISD. This means you get full student status and privileges at BBA, the fully accredited curriculum through Texas Tech Univiersity or University of Nebraska Lincoln, and an option for Texas or Nebraska state graduation and high school diploma, at YOUR comfortably challenging pace. This includes:

self-paced courses
accelerated courses
extended courses
credit by examination
alternate graduation plans for accelerated or extended graduation
Advanced placement and Dual Credit courses

Why is distance learning a better choice?

Courses are self-paced and designed for the independent learner
Complete courses in five weeks to one year
No age or grade requirements to take courses
No artificial time-constraints for earning a diploma
Students enrolled in a participating local school may take individual courses for credit transfer
Develops lifelong learning habits, time management, and self-discipline skills

The full time curriculum we use for 6-8th grades varies based on student need, but a fully accredited Texas Tech University ISD 6-8 curriculum option is also available.

TTU or UNL?

When considering BBA's accredited secondary (6-12th) curriculum options, there are two popular choices: "Texas Tech University" or "University of Nebraska Lincoln" Distance Learning Curricula. Both Curricula are fully accredited (NCA/SACS) and NCAA endorsed for the college-bound athlete.

UNL is recommended for most High School students who do not require a Texas Diploma.UNL work is often more user-friendly from both the teacher and student perspective, allowing for flexible prescribed daily work, fewer major deliverables (open book evaluations and projects) which are easier to compact and enrich, and no comprehensive final exams, breaking assessment into manageable chunks throughout the course instead. UNL Curriculum is ideal for ADD/ADHD students and those with PDD diagnoses as well as gifted underachievers and others.

TTU is used primarily for Texas Credit Recovery and those seeking a Texas State diploma. TTU is the best choice for those who desire a more rigid structure and step-by-step procedural instruction. TTU curriculum contains a highly detailed linear and rigid tracking of assignments in a specific order including daily work, the validity of TEKS and acknowledges “Special Project” status for Bridge Builder Academy as a part of the largest Texas ISD by population (TTU-ISD). TTU curriculum requires a comprehensive final exam in order to receive credit for each course taken. Ask about our Credit by Examination (CBE) option for students not requiring instruction or repeating a course and desiring minimal review.

UNL High School

Graduating with University of Nebraska, Lincoln High School Curriculum through BBA:

For seven consecutive years, UNL courses have won awards from the University Continuing Education Association. The awards recognize new and innovative distance courses. All students who enroll as Independent Study High School diploma students must earn a minimum of 20 Carnegie unit credits before they will be granted a diploma from Nebraska's Independent Study High School, with no less than five classes (1.5 credits) having been issued by UNL HS.

Specifically, students are required to complete courses according to the following minimum criteria:

• Language Arts        40 Credit Hours
• Social Studies          30 Credit Hours
• Math                          20 Credit Hours
• Science                       20 Credit Hours
• Multicultural Studies 5 Credit Hours
• Financial Skills             5 Credit Hours
• Career Planning             5 Credit Hours
• Electives                     75 Credit Hours

Students can alternatively follow the UNL college-prep (High School Recommended Equivalent) track. For more info click here.

TTU ISD High School

Graduating with Texas Tech University High School Curriculum through BBA.

Texas Tech University High School TTUISD High School students must satisfactorily complete 26 academic credits (recommended college preparatory plan) or 22 academic credits (minimum diploma plan), and pass the TAKS exit-level test in order to earn a Texas high school diploma. Only students who entered ninth grade before the 2004-2005 school year may be on the 22-credit minimum graduation plan without approval of a parent and a school counselor/administrator. You must be enrolled in TTUISD High School and successfully complete the last 2.5 course credits through TTUISD High School before you are eligible for graduation and to receive a diploma (these must be full courses, not CBEs).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM GRADUATION PLAN REQUIRES 22 CREDITS
English Language Arts and Reading English I, II, III, and IV.	4 credits
Mathematics Must include Algebra I and Geometry.	3 credits
Science Must include 1 credit from Biology, and one credit from either Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry or Physics. If Chemistry or Physics are substituted for IPC, one may be used as the academic elective.	2 credits
Social Studies Must consist of World History or World Geography (1 credit), U.S. History (1 credit), and U.S. Government (.5 credit).	2.5 credits
Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.	.5 credits
Academic Elective Select from World History, World Geography, or any science course approved by the State Board Of Education. If Integrated Physics and Chemistry is not taken, the academic elective must be either Chemistry or Physics.	1 credit
Physical Education Must include Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit). Limit two credits. Can substitute drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technology education courses.	1.5 credits
Health Education Can substitute Health Science Technology (1 credit).	.5 credits
Speech Communication applications.	.5 credits
Technology Applications Select from BCIS, BIMM, Computer Science, Web Mastering 1.	1 credit
Additional Components Electives selected from courses approved by State Board of Education for Grades 9-12	5.5 credits
Total Credits	22 credits

RECOMMENDED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUIRES 26 CREDITS (COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM)
English Language Arts and Reading English I, II, III, and IV.	4 credits
Mathematics Must consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth math course.	4 credits
Science Must include 1 credit of Biology, 2 credits from Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry or Physics and one credit of any state-approved lab-based course. IPC cannot be the final credit.	4 credits
Social Studies Must consist of World History (1 credit), World Geography (1 credit), U.S. History (1 credit), and U.S. Government (.5 credit).	3.5 credits
Economics Emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits.	.5 credits
Physical Education Must include Foundations of Personal Fitness (.5 credit). Limit 2 credits. Can substitute drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, athletics, Dance I-IV, approved private programs, or certain career and technology education courses.	1.5 credits
Health Education Can substitute Health Science Technology (1 credit).	.5 credits
Languages other than English Must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language.	2 credits
Fine Arts Two semesters of the same course.	1 credits
Speech Communication applications.	.5 credits
Technology Applications Select from BCIS, BIMM, Computer Science, Web Mastering 1.	1 credit
Electives Includes all State-approved graduation-credit courses, State-approved innovative courses and Junior ROTC. Also, students who wish to complete the Recommended plan are encouraged to study each of the four foundation areas (English language arts, math, science, and social studies) every year in high school.	3.5 credits
Total Credits	26 credits

Students entering ninth grade prior to the 2007-2008 school year are required to have 24 credits (rather than 26 credits) for the College Recommended Plan consisting of 3 math credits and 3 science credits.