A new path to post-secondary success

The 83rd Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 which contains sweeping changes to the Texas Education Code, and therefore, to graduation plans in Texas public schools

End of Course Exams

Reduced from 15 to 5 Those five tests are: ELA I, ELA II,

Algebra I, Biology and US History Reading and Writing were combined

into one English/Language Arts test at levels I & II

New Graduation Plan Created Foundation High School Program

(FHSP) It also added Endorsements,

Distinguished Level of Achievement and Performance Acknowledgements

Starts with next year’s freshmen (cohort 2018)

House Bill 5’s Foundation Plan was designed to give students more flexibility in

scheduling classes.

House Bill 5 Foundation High School

ProgramEnglish Language Arts Four Credits English I

English II English III Advanced English Course

Mathematics Three Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math Course

Science Three Credits Biology

Physics or Principles of Technology

Chemistry

House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program

Social Studies Three Credits US History

US Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit

World Geography or World

History or combined World

Geography/History

Physical Education One Credit

Foreign Language Two credits (same language)

Fine Arts One Credit

Electives Five Credits

Total 22 Credits

CISD may decide to add courses to the

Foundation Program.

In Addition to the FHSP, Students Will Need to Choose an Endorsement STEM (science, technology, engineering,

math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Specific courses for each endorsement will

be decided during the 2013-14 school year. General descriptions of each endorsement

follows

The FHSP with EndorsementEach endorsement requires 26 credits total,

including:

4th math (STEM will most likely require Alg.II)

4th science Additional electives within the endorsement

NOTE – specific requirements will not be known for each endorsement until the State Board of Education makes the final ruling.

Endorsements

STEM

Requires Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics, and

Coherent sequence in CTE STEM courses, or Coherent sequence of four courses in

computer science, or Four courses in mathematics, or Four courses in science

Business & Industry

Includes Advanced Math and Science, and Coherent sequence four English elective courses to include three levels

of one of:• Advanced Broadcast journalism• Newspaper• Public Speaking• Debate, or

Coherent sequence of one of the se CTE course clusters:• Agriculture, food, and natural resources• Architecture and construction• Arts, audio/visual technology, and communications• Business management and administration• Finance• Hospitality and tourism• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Marketing

Public Service

Includes Advanced Math and Science, and

Coherent sequence in CTE courses Education and training Government and public administration Human services Law, Public safety, corrections, and

securities Four courses in Junior Reserve Officer

Training Corps (JROTC)

Arts and Humanities

Includes Advanced Math and Science, and Four social studies courses, or Four levels of the same language other

than English (LOTE), or Two levels of the same LOTE and two

more levels of a different LOTE , or Four levels of American Sign Language, or Coherent sequence in Art, or Coherent sequence in Dance, or Coherent sequence in Music, or Coherent sequence in Theatre

Multidisciplinary Studies

Includes Advanced Math and Science, and Four advanced courses that prepare a

student to enter the Workforce successfully, or post secondary education without remediation (no coherent sequence required), or

Four credits in each of the four Foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics, or

Four AP or IB courses to include one credit in each of the four Foundation subjects

Distinguished Level of Achievement

To earn the distinguished level of achievement, students must complete:

The FHSP An Endorsement Algebra IIStudents completing the distinguished

level are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

Performance Acknowledgement A performance acknowledgement can be

earned for outstanding performance:

In a dual credit course In bilingualism and biliteracy On an AP test On the PSAT, SAT, or ACT For earning a nationally or

internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Once again, more details later this year

Websites, other places parents can get information as it comesout? http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx? District/counseling/campus websites?