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Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Ninth Grade in

2014‐2015 and Beyond(As a result of HB 5)

March 2014Texas Education Agency will be providing further interpretation of Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, subchapter B. Graduation Requirements in

the near future.

Texas High School Diploma

Foundation—22 Credits 4 English Language Arts (English I, II, III, & 1Advanced English)

3 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, & 1 Advanced Math)3 Social Studies (World Geography or World History, US History, Government (1/2 Cr.), & Economics (1/2 Cr.))

3 Science (Biology, IPC or Advanced Science, and 1 Addition Advanced Science2 Foreign Languages

1 Fine Arts1 Physical Education1 Technology Course

4 Electives

Foundation – Statutory 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.

High School Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Ninth Grade in 2014‐2015 and Beyond

• All Students must complete:– Complete the Foundation Program of Study– Designate at least one Endorsement– Meet STAAR Testing Requirements– Demonstrate Proficiency in Communication Skills

• STAAR Testing Requirements: – Meet the passing standard:

• English I EOC• English II EOC• Algebra I EOC• Biology EOC• US History EOC

Foundation – Statutory 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.

Foundation High School Program • English Language Arts Four credits

– English I – English II – English III – Advanced English Course

• Mathematics Three credits – Algebra I – Geometry – Advanced Mathematics Course

• Science Three credits – Biology – IPC or Advanced Science Course – Advanced Science Course

• Social Studies Three credits – U.S. History – U.S. Government (one‐half credit) – Economics (one‐half credit) – World Geography or World History

Foundation High School Program

• Physical Education One credit– PE– Athletics– PE Substitution

• Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language– Spanish– French

• Fine Arts One credit– Art – Music– Theatre

• Technology Course One Credit

• Electives Four credits

• TOTAL OF 22 CREDITS

Foundation High School Program San Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Choices of Advanced English Courses: (English I, II, III Required)

Choices of Advanced Math Courses:(Algebra I, Geometry Required)

Choices of Advanced Science Courses: (Biology Required)

Fourth credit selected from:• English IV• Creative Writing• Oral Interpretation III• Debate III• Independent Study in

English• Independent Study in

Journalism• AP English Lit and Comp• Communications

Applications + …• Independent Study in

Speech• Newspaper III• Yearbook III

Third credit selected from:• AGA (MMA)• Algebra II• Pre‐calculus• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Computer Science• Independent Study in

Mathematics

Second credit selected from:IPC,Chemistry PhysicsAP Physics 1

Third credit selected from:ChemistryPhysicsEnvironmental SystemsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics 1AP Physics 2AP Environmental ScienceAnatomy & Physiology

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) SBOE Rule

• Any two levels in the same language• Two credits in computer programming languages selected from

Computer Science I, II, and III (allowable through the 2015‐2016 school year)

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:

• Special Topics in Language and Culture• World History Studies or World Geography Studies for a student

who is not required to complete both by the local district• Computer programming languages• A different language course


The determination regarding a student’s ability to complete the second credit of LOTE must be agreed to by:• The teacher of the first LOTE credit course, the principal or designee, and the student’s parent;

• the student's ARD committee if the student receives special education services under the TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A or

• the committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 United States Code (USC), §794)


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 under the TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A or• the committee established for the student under Section 504,

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 United States Code (USC), §794)

Speech Requirement SBOE Rule

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

Foundation High School Program—Endorsement Requirements

• A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: – A Fourth Math Credit

• Four credits in mathematics – A Fourth Science Credit

• Four credits in science – Two additional elective credits

• Six elective credits

• Foundation (22) plus Endorsement (4) = 26 Credits

Endorsements – Statutory Requirements

Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.

A school district that offers only one endorsement curriculum must offer the multidisciplinary studies endorsement curriculum.

A school district defines advanced courses and determines a coherent sequence of courses for an endorsement area, provided that prerequisites are followed.

A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under the foundation high school program, including an elective requirement.

Endorsement Advanced Courses Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement selected from: • Algebra II• Pre‐Calculus• Independent Study in Mathematics• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Computer Science• MMA(AGA) (If completed prior to September 1, 2015(Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after MMA(AGA))

Endorsement Advanced Courses Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement selected from: • Chemistry• Physics• Environmental Systems• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics 1• AP Physics 2• AP Environmental Science• Anatomy and physiology

Endorsement Options

• STEM—3 options (5 allowable by SBOE)• Business & Industry—3 options (4 allowable by SBOE)• Arts & Humanities—5 options (6 allowable by SBOE)• Public Services—2 options (2 allowable by SBOE)• Multidisciplinary Studies—3 options (2 allowable by

SBOE)

STEM Endorsement—Math OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, and for the Math Option for STEM: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, selected from:• Pre‐Calculus• Independent Study in Mathematics• AP Statistics• AP Calculus AB• AP Computer Science

STEM Endorsement—Science OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, and for the Science Option for STEM:A total of 5 credits in science by successfully completing Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and two additional science courses selected from:• Environmental Systems• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics 1• AP Physics 2• AP Environmental Science• Anatomy and Physiology

STEM Endorsement—Combination OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics, and for the Combination Option for STEM:• In addition to Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from the Math and/or Science Options of the STEM Endorsement.

Business & Industry Endorsement—English Language Arts Option

San Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the English Language Arts Option for Business and Industry Endorsement:Four English elective credits to include three years (levels) in one of the following:• Advanced Journalism: Newspaper• Advanced Journalism: Yearbook• Debate

Business & Industry Endorsement—CTE OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the CTE Option for Business and Industry Endorsement: 4 or more credits in CTE meeting the following criteria:• At least 2 courses from the same career cluster including• At least 1 advanced CTE course • The final course must come from the * Cluster Clusters:• Career Development• *Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster• *Architecture and Construction Cluster• *Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Cluster• *Business Management and Administration Cluster• Education and Training Cluster• *Finance Cluster• Health Science Cluster• *Hospitality and Tourism Cluster• Human Services Cluster• *Information Technology Cluster• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster• *Manufacturing Cluster• *Marketing Cluster• *Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster

Business & Industry Endorsement—Combination Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Combination Option for Business and Industry Endorsement:• A coherent sequence of four credits from the ELA or CTE

options for the Business and Industry Endorsement.

Arts & Humanities Endorsement—Social Studies Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Social Studies Option for Arts and Humanities:A total of 5 social studies credits:• Wld History or Wld Geography• AP US History• AP Wld History

Arts & Humanities Endorsement—Foreign Language Bilingual Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Foreign Language Bilingual Option for Arts and Humanities:Four years (levels) of the same LOTE selected from:• French• Spanish

Arts & Humanities Endorsement—Foreign Language Trilingual Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Foreign Language Trilingual Option for Arts and Humanities:Two years (levels) of the same language and two years (levels) of a different language selected from:• French • Spanish

Arts & Humanities Endorsement—Fine Arts Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Fine Arts Option for Arts and Humanities:A coherent sequence of 4 years (credits) selected from one or two disciplines of Fine Arts:• Art• Music• Theatre

Arts & Humanities Endorsement—ELA OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the ELA Option for Arts and Humanities:Four English elective credits by selecting from:• English IV• Independent Study in English• Creative Writing• AP English Literature and Composition• Communication Applications

Public Services Endorsement—ROTC Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the ROTC Option for Public Services Endorsement:Four courses of JROTC:• Aerospace Science I• Aerospace Science II• Aerospace Science III• Aerospace Science IV

Public Services Endorsement—CTE OptionSan Angelo ISD Course Offerings

Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the CTE Option for Public Services Endorsement: 4 or more credits in CTE meeting the following criteria:

– At least 2 courses from the same career cluster including– At least 1 advanced CTE course– The final course must come from the * Cluster

Clusters:• Career Development• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster• Architecture and Construction Cluster• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Cluster• Business Management and Administration Cluster• *Education and Training Cluster• Finance Cluster• *Health Science Cluster• Hospitality and Tourism Cluster• *Human Services Cluster• Information Technology Cluster• *Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster• Manufacturing Cluster• Marketing Cluster• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement—Foundation Courses Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Foundation Courses Option for Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement:Four Credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include:• English IV• Chemistry and/or Physics

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement—AP/Dual Credit Courses Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Foundation AP Courses Option for Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement:Four credits in AP or Dual Credit selected from:• English• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies• Economics• LOTE• Fine Art

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement—Workforce or Postsecondary Education Option


Foundation Program of Study, an additional Math, an additional Science and for the Workforce or Postsecondary Education Option for Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement:• 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.

Texas High School Diploma

Foundation—22 Credits 4 English Language Arts (English I, II, III, & 1Advanced English)

3 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, & 1 Advanced Math)3 Social Studies (World Geography or World History, US History, Government (1/2 Cr.), & Economics (1/2 Cr.))

3 Science (Biology, IPC or Advanced Science, and 1 Addition Advanced Science2 Foreign Languages

1 Fine Arts1 Physical Education1 Technology Course

4 Electives

Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: • a total of four credits in mathematics, which must include

Algebra II • a total of four credits in science • the remaining curriculum requirements • the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission

Performance Acknowledgment—Details from Texas Education Agency are still in developmental stages

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment : Performance acknowledgements are noted on the student’s diploma and transcript

• For outstanding performance– In a dual credit course – In bilingualism and biliteracy – On an AP test or IB exam – On the PSAT, the ACT‐Plan, the SAT, or the ACT

• For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

Performance Acknowledgements ‐ SBOE Rule

For outstanding performance in dual credit course by successfully completing:• (1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or

• (2) an associate degree while in high school

Performance Acknowledgements ‐ SBOE RuleFor outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by:(1) completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; and(2)satisfying one of the following:

•completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

•demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

•completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or

•demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods:•a score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a language other than English; or•a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a higher‐level languages other than English course; or•performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent

In addition to meeting the requirements to earn a performance acknowledgment in bilingualism and biliteracy, an English language learner must also have:

(A) participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) program; and(B) scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).


For outstanding performance on a College Board advanced placement test or International Baccalaureate examination by earning:

(1)a score of 3 or above on a College Board advanced placement examination(2) a score of 4 or above on an International Baccalaureate examination


For outstanding performance on the PSAT®, the ACT‐PLAN®, the SAT®, or the ACT® by:

(1)earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation(2) achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT‐PLAN® examination(3) earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT®; or(4) earning a composite score on the ACT® examination of 28 (excluding the writing subscore)

Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Ninth Grade in

2014‐2015 and Beyond

March 2014Texas Education Agency will be providing further interpretation of Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, subchapter B. Graduation Requirements in

the near future.

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