New Graduation Requirements

2014-15

What’s New?

• Foundation High School Plan (curriculum requirements)

• Endorsements (coursework related to specific career interest that will allow for advanced learning)

• End of Course Exams (state testing for high school students: must master exams in English I, English II, Algebra II, Biology, and US History)

END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) must pass with satisfactory

ENGLISH I(9th grade)

ALGEBRA I

(9th grade)

BIOLOGY

(9th grade)

ENGLISH II

(10th Grade)

U.S. HISTORY

(11th Grade)

Foundation High School Plan – 22 CreditsEnglish Language Arts - 4 credits • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course

Mathematics - 3 credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course

Science - 3 credits • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course

Social Studies - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions)

Physical Education - 1 creditFine Arts - 1 creditElectives - 5 credits

Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:

• 4 credits Math which must include Algebra II• 4 credits of Science• Completion of Curriculum requirement for at least one

Endorsement

SELECT AN ENDORSEMENT

STEMMulti-

Disciplinary

Public Service

Business &

Industry

Arts & Humaniti

es

State of Texas has proposed 5 Endorsements; CHISD will offer all 5 Endorsements:

STEM

Must Complete Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics • A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that

consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the STEM cluster or

• A total of 5 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite or

• A total of 5 credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, and physics, and 2 additional science courses or

• A coherence sequence of 3 additional credits from no more than 2 of the Science, Engineering, and Math areas

Business and Industry

• A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the following career clusters:

 

Or• 4 English elective credits

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Information Technology

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Manufacturing

Business Management & Administration Marketing

Finance Transportation, Distribution &Logistics

Hospitality & Tourism

Arts and Humanities

• A total of 5 social studies courses or• 4 levels of the same language in a Language other than

English or• 2 levels of the same language in a language other than

English and 2 levels of a different language in a language other than English or

• Coherent sequence of 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories in fine arts

Public Services

A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3 rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the following career clusters:• Education and Training• Health Science • Human Services• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Or• 4 courses in Junior Reserved Officers Training Corps

Multidisciplinary Studies

• 4 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

Or• 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to

include English IV and chemistry and/or physics

Or• 4 credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, Math,

Science, Social Studies, Economics, languages other than English, or fine arts

Additional DistinctionsPerformance Acknowledgement (on diploma and transcript)

• 12 hours college academic courses or • Associates degree while in high school• Bilingualism and biliteracy• 2 or more languages and other criteria

• Business or industry certification or license• Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement• Outstanding performance in PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT

How will this work at Collegiate High School?

Upon completing the high school diploma and Associates of Arts Degree, students attending Cedar Hill Collegiate High School will earn:

• Endorsement in Multidisciplinary Studies • Distinguished Achievement• Performance Acknowledgements (where students meet

criteria)

Personal Graduation PlansNew Requirement:

All students must complete PGP (Personal Graduation Plan) upon entering High School, that includes the selection of an Endorsement

A student may amend his/her personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation of the plan

CHISD PGP1. 8th grade students complete 4 Year plans in 2013-14 to

select endorsements and electives

2. Choose an endorsement and complete NGC form for endorsement and courses for 9th grade (CHCHS Students will complete form upon acceptance)

3. Update 4 year plan of courses in Spring of 9th grade year via Family Access

4. Update Personal Graduation Plan and Course selection each school year until graduation

What Do You Need to Know For Next Year

CREDITSTo graduate, you must obtain all credits and pass the

state End of Course (EOC) exams.

You must earn:

6 Credits to be a Sophomore

12 Credits to be a Junior

18 Credits to be a Senior 26 Credits to graduate with an endorsement

22 Credits to graduate with Foundation HS Plan

ENDORSEMENT AND YOUR ACADEMY

Sci-Technology Academy

(Endorsement: STEM and Business Industry)

International Scholars Academy

(Endorsements: Multi-Disciplinary)

Fine Arts & Humanities Academy

(Endorsement: Public Services & Art and Humanities)

Need more information? Make an appointment with the NGC Counselors

Shayla Pratt (Student last names A-J) Shayla.pratt@chisd.net

Rosia Gresham-Hill (Student last names K-Z) rosia.gresham-hill@chisd.net

(469) 272-2050