House Bill 5 &

New Graduation Plans

How does this effect my child?

San Augustine High SchoolParent Meeting

IntroductionHouse Bill 5 was passed by the Texas Legislature last summer, and became law on June 10, 2013. Some provisions of the law took effect immediately; others become effective during the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.

The new laws made changes for public education in several areas:

CurriculumAssessmentAccountabilityHigher Education

What changed in House Bill 5?

CurriculumThe legislation introduced new graduation programs, performance acknowledgments for diplomas and transcripts, distinguished levels of achievement, personal graduation plans, and new minimum attendance for credit rules.

The new graduation plans are based upon a new program known as the Foundation School Program.

ALL students entering 9th grade for the first time in 2014 must graduate under the Foundation School Program.

Students already in High School in 2014 may remain or their current graduation plan or change to the Foundation School Program.

Foundation School Program

Current PlansMinimum PlanRecommended PlanDistinguished

Achievement Program

Foundation School Program

Foundation School Program

New Plan

The Foundation School Program replaces all of the current graduation plan with a single plan. Students graduating under the FSP can receive one of three types of high school diplomas: a standard diploma, a diploma with endorsement, and a diploma with endorsement and a distinguished level of achievment.

Foundation School Program – 22 credits

4 ELA (English I, English II, English III, Advanced English)3 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Math)3 Social Studies (US History, Government/Economics, World Geography/History)3 Science (Biology, IPC or Advanced Science, Additional Advanced Science)2 Foreign Language1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 5 Electives

Endorsement - 26 Credits

Algebra II

Distinguished Level of Achievement

STEM

Algebra IIAdv Science

Total of 4 Electives

Business & Industry

Adv MathAdv Science

Total of 4 Electives

Arts & Humanities

Adv MathAdv Science

Total of 4 Electives

Public Services

Adv MathAdv Science

Total of 4 Electives

Multi- Disciplinar

y

Adv MathAdv Science

Total of 4 Electives

Health (1/2 credit)Professional Communication (1/2 credit)Other local credits (TBD)

Local Credit

Computer SciencesMathematicsScience

Students working toward this endorsement must take Algebra II, and are automatically eligible for the Distinguished Level of Achievement.

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesArchitecture & ConstructionArts, Audio/Video TechnologyBusiness Management & AdministrationTransportation & LogisticsMarketingInformation TechnologyManufacturingHospitality & TourismFinance

Business & Industry

Education & TrainingGovernment & Public AdministrationHealth SciencesHuman ServicesLaw, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

Public Services

Foreign LanguagesSocial StudiesEnglish/LiteratureFine Arts

Arts & Humanities

Four advanced courses within any or multiple endorsement areas, OR

Four credits in the foundation subject areas, including English IV, Chemistry, and Physics, OR

Four credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts.

Multidisciplinary Studies

Placed on diploma and transcript

May be earned for the following:12 college credits with 3.0 GPAACT composite score of 28SAT combined critical reading and math

score of 1250Earning a nationally or internationally

recognized business or industry certificate

Performance Acknowledgement

Must take Algebra IIQualifies student for automatic admission to

state universities through Top 10% rule*

*The University of Texas at Austin does not use the 10% rule, but has a standard set each year. The 2014 number was 7%.

Distinguished Level of Achievement

Assessment

English IEnglish IIAlgebra IBiologyUS History

STAAR End of Course Exams

Districts may not give more than 2 benchmark exams to students per state mandated exam.

Limits on Benchmark Exams

No 15% grading policyNo cumulative score requirementNo minimum score requirementEOC scores cannot be used as part of GPA

calculations

Assessment Requirements

Accountability

Community and Student Engagement SystemTEA will develop a new website for parents to

view campus and district performance information.

There will be new accountability designations beginning in 2016-2017.

Campus Performance Ratings

Higher Education

Students who do not meet TSI standards must take remedial courses in college.

Students may be exempt from TSI standards by passing the Algebra II or English III EOC.

PSAT, SAT, ACT-Plan, and ACT scores may also be used to exempt students from TSI.

TSI requirements may also be met by enrolling in and passing a college-prep course during Senior year.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Students must earn the “distinguished level of achievement” designation to qualify for automatic college admissions under the top 10% rule.

Automatic College Admissions