High School students need to fulfill the following requirements for graduation

HLA High School Graduation Requirements
26 Credits

Advanced Academic Opportunities at HLA

Horizon Leadership Academy offers a variety of rigorous academic options to prepare students for college success. Our OnRamps dual-enrollment courses (in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin) allow students to earn both high school and university credit while experiencing real college coursework.

Students can also challenge themselves through Advanced Placement (AP) courses recognized nationwide for college credit potential, and Honors courses that provide enriched instruction, higher expectations, and deeper learning experiences.

These opportunities ensure HLA graduates are college-ready, confident, and academically competitive.

Advanced Academic Pathways

At Horizon Leadership Academy, we believe in providing every student with access to rigorous, college-level learning experiences that foster academic excellence and independence. Through OnRamps Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), and Honors programs, students can explore advanced coursework aligned with their strengths and post-secondary goals

OnRamps Dual Enrollment (University of Texas at Austin)

Our partnership with the University of Texas at Austin’s OnRamps program gives students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit while experiencing authentic college instruction. OnRamps courses are taught by HLA faculty who are certified as OnRamps Instructors and supported by UT professors.

Students engage in college-level content, critical thinking, and academic skills that prepare them for the expectations of higher education.

College credit is awarded through UT Austin based on course performance and university requirements.

HLA Onramp Courses:

1. OnRamps Physics
2. OnRamps U.S. History

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Our AP Program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in high school and earn college credit or advanced placement through the College Board’s national AP exams.

These courses emphasize academic rigor, critical analysis, and deep content mastery — empowering students to stand out in college admissions.

HLA Onramp Courses:

1. AP Human Geography
2. AP World History
3. AP US History
4. AP US Government
5. AP Macroeconomics
6. AP English Language & Composition
7. AP English Literature
8. AP Calculus AB
9. AP Biology
10. AP Computer Science Principles
11. AP Seminar
12. AP Research
13. AP Art and Design
14. AP Psychology (online)
15. AP Pre-Calculus

Honors Courses

Our Honors Program challenges students who demonstrate strong academic performance and motivation. Honors courses offer enriched curriculum, accelerated pace, and higher expectations for independent learning, creativity, and problem solving.
These classes encourage intellectual curiosity and prepare students for the rigor of AP and OnRamps courses.

HLA Honors Courses:

1. Algebra I Honors
2. Geometry Honors
3. Algebra II Honors
4. Biology Honors
5. Chemistry Honors
6. English I Honors
7. English II Honors

SchooLinks: Your All-in-One College & Career Readiness Platform

At HLA, we partner with SchooLinks to give students a modern, fully-integrated system to plan for life beyond high school — whether they’re headed to a four-year university, community college, certification program, or directly into a career or the military.

Key Features

1. Student Self-Discovery & Exploration:
   Students complete interest inventories, mindset surveys, and build portfolios of their strengths and goals — helping them identify post-secondary options that align with their passions and competencies. 
2. College & Career Search:
   Within SchooLinks students can research 2-year and 4-year colleges, career pathways (including emerging and military fields), and service/volunteer opportunities. 
3. Application & Document Management:
   The platform offers the “College Application Manager” module: integrates with the Common Application, automates transcript/ recommendation workflows, shows application status, deadlines and helps students stay organized.
4. Course Planning & Graduation Tracking:
   Students use the module to align their high school coursework with graduation requirements and future pathways (careers or college). For Texas specifically, it supports CCMR tracking and Personal Graduation Plans (PGP). 
5. Real-Time Data for Counselors & Families:
   Counselors can view dashboards of student progress, application status, and interventions needed. Parents/guardians are also able to engage via the platform and monitor their student’s plan.
6. Scholarships, Financial Aid & Cost Comparisons:
   Students can search for scholarships and compare college costs, aid awards and out-of-pocket impact.
7. Career & Industry-Partner Connections:
   The system supports building connections with local businesses, alumni networks, internships and work-based learning. 

Online Elective Classes 

At Horizon Leadership Academy, students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of online elective courses through our partnership with GlobalTown Learning. These electives are designed to align with students’ Texas Endorsements, allowing them to pursue specialized interests in areas such as STEM, Business & Industry, Public Service, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. Through GlobalTown’s interactive and self-paced platform, students can select electives that complement their academic goals — from career-focused subjects like Entrepreneurship, Digital Design, and Computer Science to creative and exploratory options like Psychology, Forensic Science, or World Cultures. This program provides students with flexibility, enrichment, and college- and career-ready skills while personalizing their educational experience. 

College Counselor

Our team of professional school counselors is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students from K 12.

Ms. Sema Serenli                                                       
College Counselor 6th thru 12th grade
(832) 543-8008 (Ext.2104)

Useful Links

1. Schoolinks
2. SAT Registration
3. ACT Registration
4. Common App
5. FAFSA
6. College Board
7. CSS Profile
8. Fastweb (Scholarship)
9. Finaid (Scholarship)
10. NACAC College Fairs
11. Congressional Award
12. Volunteer Service