PFLUGERVILLE ISDHOUSE BILL 5 GRADUATION

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What is the HB5 Graduation Plan?

Foundation Plan: 22 credits

Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s): 26 credits

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)• Business and Industry• Arts and Humanities• Public Service• Multidisciplinary Studies

Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s) w/Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 credits

• MUST HAVE EARNED: 4 credits in math which included Algebra II 4 credits in science

The Basics

• Beginning in 2014-2015, students entering 9th grade must select an endorsement plan.

• Students can change their endorsement at any time.• Students may opt out of the endorsement plan after

their sophomore year and continue on the foundation plan for graduation.

• A counselor will work with each student and parent/guardian to create a personal graduation plan, which maps out their sequence of high school courses.

• Each student and his/her parent or guardian must meet with a counselor to sign the student’s personal graduation plan.

Foundation Plan

English Language Arts: (4 Credits)

English I English II English III Additional English

Course

Mathematics: (3 Credits) Algebra I Geometry Additional

Mathematics Course

Science: (3 Credits) Biology IPC or Additional Science

Course Additional Science Course

Social Studies: (3 Credits)• World Geography or World

History• U.S. History• Government/ Economics

Foundation Plan (Continued)

Physical Education – 1 CreditLanguages Other Than English – 2

Credits (Same Language)Fine Arts – 1 Credit

(Same Course)Electives – 5 Credits

Endorsement Options

• Multidisciplinary Studies• Science, Technology, Engineering,

Math (STEM)• Business and Industry• Public Service• Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Criteria

• Advanced Course Focus:• 4 advanced courses

• Foundation Subject Focus:Four courses in each of the four foundation subjects English (must include English IV) Math Science (must include Chemistry or Physics) Social studies

• AP or Dual Credit Focus:• Any 4 AP or Dual Credit courses from English, Math,

Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts

PfISD Multidisciplinary Pathways

Professional Support Services AVID

Foundation Program Subjects Four Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

STEM Criteria

IMPORTANT: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics are required

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: • 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the STEM Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)

• Computer Science: • 4 or more credits in Computer Science from a predetermined list

of eligible courses• Math Focus:

• A total of 5 credits in math• Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional math

courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite

• Science Focus: • A total of 5 credits in science • Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 2 additional science

courses

PfISD STEM pathways

Engineering Technology Project Lead the Way Robotics

Programming and Software Development Computer Science

Math and Science Mathematics Science

Business and Industry Criteria

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: • 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the Business and Industry

Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)

• English Focus:• 4 English elective credits to include three levels in one of the

following areas• Advanced Broadcast Journalism• Advanced Journalism: Newspaper• Advanced Journalism: Yearbook• Public Speaking• Debate

• Technology Applications Focus:• 4 technology applications credits

PfISD Business and Industry Pathways

Plant Systems Power, Structure, and Technical Systems Animal Systems Design/Preconstruction Construction Audio & Video Technology Printing Technology

Graphic Design Yearbook

Legal Services Public Speaking Debate Oral Interpretation

PfISD Business and Industry Pathways

Journalism & Broadcasting Administrative Services General Management Finance Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services Lodging Web & Digital Communication Information Support Marketing Communications Marketing Management Sales & Services

Public Service Criteria

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus:

• 4 or more credits in CTE • At least 2 in same career cluster within the Public

Service Endorsement• 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)

• 4 courses in JROTC (must begin freshman year)

PfISD Public Service Pathways

Teaching & Training JROTC Support Services

Health Science Early Childhood Development

Arts and Humanities Criteria

• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Focus:• 4 levels of the same language in a LOTE OR• 2 levels of the same language in a LOTE and 2 levels of a

different language in a LOTE

• Fine Arts or Innovative Course Focus:• 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts or

innovative courses

• English Focus:• 4 English elective credits

• Social Studies Focus:• 5 social studies courses

PfISD Arts and Humanities Pathways

Visual Arts Drawing Painting Ceramics Sculpture

AP Social Studies Languages other

than English (LOTE)

Performing Arts Band Choir Orchestra Dance Drill Team Theater Technical Theater Musical Theater

Distinguished Level of Achievement

The Distinguished Level of Achievement is the standard plan for PfISD.

A student successfully completes:

• Foundation plan credit/course requirements• Credit/Course requirements for at least 1

endorsement• 4 science credits• 4 math credits must include Algebra II

To be eligible for automatic college admission, students must graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement and fall within the top 10%.

Four year Planning

Bridges Cluster Finder Initial 4 year plan

Campus Course Fairs Hendrickson:

January 27 Pflugerville HS:

January 28 Connally HS: January

29

Parent Appointment Dates Finalize 4 year plan with high

school counselors Dessau MS: February 25 and 26* Cele MS: February 18 and 19* Kelly Lane MS: February 11, 12*,

and 13 Park Crest MS: February 23 and

24* Pflugerville MS: February 18 and

19* Westview MS: February 18 and 19*

* Indicates evening appointments available

Preparing for your appointment

With your child…

Review results of Cluster Finder from Bridges.

Review the PfISD High School Course Guide on the PfISD Counseling Webpage.

Review the Endorsement Guide based on the high school your child will attend.

Use the 4-Year Planning Tool to begin creating a four year plan. Students will enter an initial 4 year plan

into Bridges prior to individual appointments.

Using the 4-Year planning tool

4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education 3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives

Pflugerville Independent School District

Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 creditsBusiness & Industry

Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits

STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 creditsStudent must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete

Algebra II.

4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English

4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English

4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English

4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English

4 English – ELA I, II, III & one advanced English

4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math

4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math

4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math

4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math

4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math

4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science

4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science

4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science

4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World

Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5)

4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)

4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)

4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)

4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5)

4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science

4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry

4 Electives in Public Service

4 Electives in Arts & Humanities

4 Electives in Multidisciplinary

Use your tools to help!

Locate the High School Course Guide on the PfISD Counseling Webpage.

Contact your child’s middle school counselor.

Contact a high school counselor at your child’s designated high school.