Transcript House Bill 5

And Graham High School Graduation Requirements
House Bill 5 will affect your
graduation plan!
But have no worries…
There are a few class requirements that
will change – but it will make life
better, not worse!
You just learn a
few new
vocabulary
words:
Foundation Plan
 Similar to the minimum plan, except it
also requires 2 years of foreign language
(or an exemption)
 Requires 22 credits to graduate
Endorsements
 Endorsements are a lot like a college
major. It just means which set of core
classes and electives you want to take
 There are five endorsements to choose
from – STEM, Business and Industry, Public Service,
Arts and Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies
Advanced Courses
Advanced courses means “the next level.” For example:
 “Advanced English course” can mean English 4
 “Advanced Math course” means the next course after Alg 1
and Geometry. It could be Math Mods, Alg 2, Precal, etc.
In this law, Advanced Course just means the next level or an
additional course, not a Pre-AP or AP or weighted course.
Performance Acknowledgements
Going above and beyond in one of these areas:
 Dual Credit courses
 Bilingualism and Biliteracy
 AP Tests
 PSAT or PLAN (Aspire) Scores
 Earning a business or industry certification
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A lot like the old 4x4 plan, but one of the math courses
must be Algebra 2
The new language says:
 four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II,
plus
 four credits in science, plus
 the foundation plan curriculum requirements, plus
 the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
A student must earn the distinguished level of
achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic
admission.
House Bill 5
and
Graham High School
Graduation Requirements
 Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a school
district must ensure that each student, on
entering ninth grade, indicates in writing an
endorsement that the student intends to earn.
 A district must permit a student to choose, at any
time, to earn an endorsement other than the
endorsement the student previously indicated.
A student may graduate under the foundation high school
program without earning an endorsement if, after the
student's sophomore year:
1. The student and the student’s parent or guardian are
advised by a school counselor of the specific benefits of
graduating from high school with one or more
endorsements; and
2. The student’s parent or guardian files with a school
counselor written permission, on a form adopted by the
agency, allowing the student to graduate under the
foundation high school program without earning an
endorsement.
English Language Arts – 4 Credits
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English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics – 3 Credits
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Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Math Course
Science – 3 Credits
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Biology
IPC or Advanced Lab Based Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies – 3 Credits
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World Geography or World History or Combined Course
US History
US Government/Economics
English Language Arts
English IV
College Prep ELA
Dual Credit English
AP English Literature and Composition
Business English
Humanities
Debate 3
Third Mathematics Credit
*Mathematical Models with
Applications
Algebra II
Precalculus
Engineering Mathematics
Statistics & Risk Management
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Dual Credit College Algebra (.5)
Dual Credit College Statistics (.5)
Algebraic Reasoning
(in development for implementation in
2015-2016)
Statistics
(in development for implementation in
2015-2016)
*Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after one of the
following courses: Mathematical Models with Applications
Second Science Credit
(Must be a Lab Based Science)
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
Chemistry
Pre-AP Chemistry
Physics
Pre-AP Physics
Third Science Credit
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Animal Science
AP Environmental Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
AP Biology
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
AP Chemistry
Astronomy
Food Science
Scientific Research & Design (PLTW)
Engineering Design & Problem Solving
(PLTW)
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
PLTW = Project Lead the Way (4 year engineering program)
Physical Education - 1 credit
Languages Other Than English – 2 credits
 2 Years in a Language Other Than English, or
 Computer programming language (expires Sept. 1, 2017)
Fine Arts - 1 credit
Electives – 5 credits
Any two levels in the same language
 Spanish I, II
If a student, in completing the first credit of LOTE,
demonstrates that the student is unlikely to be able to
complete the second credit, the student may substitute
another appropriate course as follows:
 World History Studies or World Geography Studies for
a student who is not required to complete both by the
local district
 A different language course
A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits
in the same language in LOTE, may substitute:
 a combination of two credits from English language arts,
mathematics, science, or social studies
 two credits in career and technical education or technology
applications
The determination regarding a student's ability to complete the LOTE
credit requirements will be made by:
 the student's ARD committee if the student receives special
education services or
 the committee established for the student under Section 504,
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the
Foundation High School Program.
New Requirement:
 To receive a high school diploma, a student must
demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in
which the student is enrolled, in:
 delivering clear verbal messages
 choosing effective nonverbal behaviors listening for desired
results
 applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving
processes
 identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating
communication skills needed for professional and social
success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and
personal and professional presentations
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully
completing:
 curriculum requirements for the endorsement
 four credits in mathematics
 four credits in science
 two additional elective credits in the endorsement area
Foundation
+ Endorsements
Distinguished
Credits
Credits
Credits
English
4
4
Math
3
4
Science
3
4
Social Studies
3
3
Foreign Languages
2
2
Fine Arts
1
1
Physical Education
1
1
Electives
5
3
NA
4
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26
Discipline
Endorsement
Electives
Total Credits for
Graduation:
Include Algebra 2
26
Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement
Algebra II
Precalculus
Engineering Mathematics
Statistics & Risk Management
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB or BC
College Prep Math
* Math Models (for the 2014-2015
school year only)
Dual Credit College Algebra (.5)
Dual Credit College Statistics (.5)
Algebraic Reasoning
(in development for
implementation in 2015-2016)
Statistics
(in development for implementation
in 2015-2016
*Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after one of the
following courses: Mathematical Models with Applications
Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement
Chemistry
Physics
Advanced Animal Science
Environmental Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
AP Biology
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
AP Chemistry
Pathophysiology (TSTC Dual Credit)
Food Science
Scientific Research & Design
(PLTW)
Engineering Design & Problem
Solving (PLTW)
Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
PLTW = Project Lead the Way (4 year Engineering Program)
STEM
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing
foundation and general endorsement requirements including
Algebra II, chemistry, and physics
Includes courses directly related to:
 Science, including environmental science
 Engineering
 Advanced Math
Business and Industry
Includes courses directly related to:
 Agricultural, Food, & Natural Resources
 Architecture & Construction
 Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
 Business Management & Administration
 Hospitality & Tourism
 Marketing
 Finance
Public Services
Includes courses directly related to:
 Education and Training
 Health Sciences and Occupations
 Human Services
Arts and Humanities
Includes courses directly related to:
political science
English literature
world languages
history
cultural studies
fine arts
Multidisciplinary Studies
A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement
by completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements and:
 four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the
workforce successfully or postsecondary education without
remediation from within one endorsement area or among
endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence
 four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to
include English IV and chemistry and/or physics
 four credits in CollegeBoard AP courses or dual credit selected
from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics,
languages other than English, or fine arts
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement
by successfully completing:
 four credits in mathematics, which must include
Algebra II, plus
 four credits in science, plus
 the foundation plan curriculum requirements, plus
 the curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement
A student must earn distinguished level of achievement
to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a performance
acknowledgment for outstanding performance:
In a dual credit course or advanced technical course
by earning:
 12 hrs with 3.0 or higher, or
 an associates degree
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for
outstanding performance:
In bilingualism and biliteracy by
 80 or higher in ELA plus 3 credits in a Language Other
Than English (LOTE) , or
 80 or higher on 4th year of LOTE, or
 3 or higher on AP LOTE exam
 For Bi-lingual, must have exited from the ESL program
and scored Advanced High on the TELPAS
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for
outstanding performance:
 AP Exam with a score of 3 or higher, or
 PSAT/NMSQT Commendation, or
 College Readiness on 2 out of 4 subject tests on
ACT/Aspire exam, or
 SAT score of 1250 or higher on Critical Reading +
Math, or
 ACT composite score of 28 or higher without writing
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for
outstanding performance:
 For earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
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