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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?
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