House Bill 5 Graduation

Requirements

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House Bill 5 Comparison

BISD Current Graduation Requirements BISD HB5 Graduation Requirements (26 credits)

Recommended (26 credits) Replaces Recommended, DAP, and Minimum Plans

To earn an endorsement a student must successfully complete:

English (4 credits) English (4 credits) English I, II, III, & IV English I, II, and III, plus an advanced English course

Math (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Algebra I, II, Geometry and a 4th math (with Algebra II as prerequisite) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and advanced Math course

Science (4 credits) Science (4 credits) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional lab-based Science course Biology, IPC or Advanced Science, and 2 additional Advanced Science Courses

Social Studies (4 credits) Social Studies (3 credits) World History, World Geography, US History, US Govt./Economics US History, US Govt./Economics, World Geography or World History

Languages Other than English (2 credits) Languages Other than English (2 credits)

Physical Education (1 credit) Physical Education (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit) Health & Speech/Professional Communications (.5 credit each) Health & Speech/Professional Communications (.5 credit each) Electives (4 credits) Endorsement / Electives (5.5 credits) Technology (1 credit) Technology (.5 credit)

House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements for Implementation in 2014-15

Graduation Requirements: Every BISD student is required to complete 22 credits as specified below. Students will earn endorsements for a total of 26 credits. Foundation: • English (4 Credits)

• English I, II, III and Advanced English Course • Math (3 Credits)

• Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II • Science (3 Credits)

• Biology, IPC or Advanced Science and additional Advanced Science • Social Studies (3 Credits)

• US History, US Government/Economics, World Geography or World History

House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements for Implementation in 2014-15

Graduation Requirements (continued): • Languages Other Than English (2 Credits) • Physical Education (1 Credit) • Fine Arts (1 Credit) • Speech (Professional Communications) (.5 Credit) • Health (.5 Credit) • Technology (.5 Credit) • Electives (4 Credits) Endorsement: • An additional credit in Mathematics • An additional credit in Science • Additional Credits Related to Selected Endorsement

Total Graduation Plan = 26 Credits

House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements for Implementation in 2014-15

Graduation Requirements (continued):

Distinguished Level of Achievement (26 Credits): • To earn the distinguished level, students must complete requirements of

the foundation program, complete Algebra II and earn an endorsement.

Performance Acknowledgement: May be earned for outstanding performance on the following: • 12 hours of college coursework including dual credit and Advanced

Technical Credit • On college AP exam • On PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT or ACT • For earning nationally recognized industry licensure or certification

House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements for Implementation in 2014-15

House Bill 5 Endorsements

ARTS and HUMANITIES BUSINESS and INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICES STEM

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

• Every student will complete graduation plan before entering the 9th grade. • Every student will select an endorsement. • Students may graduate with more than one endorsement.

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

• Art • Dance • Music • Theater • Social Studies • Languages Other Than English • American Sign Language

This endorsement requires 4 credits related to endorsement.

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Areas

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Business and Industry Endorsement Areas

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources • Architecture and Construction • Arts, A/V Technology and Communications • Business, Management and Administration • Finance • Hospitality/Tourism and Culinary Arts • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales and Service • Transportation and Logistics (Automotive Technology) • Advanced Broadcast Journalism or Newspaper This endorsement requires 4 credits related to endorsement.

PUBLIC SERVICES

Public Services Endorsement Areas

• Education and Training • Health Science • Law, Public Safety, Correction and Securities • Government and Public Administration • Human Services • JROTC This endorsement requires 4 credits related to endorsement.

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

STEM Endorsement Areas

• Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics

This endorsement requires Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics and 4 credits related to endorsement.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Areas

Complete one of the following: • Four advanced courses from within one endorsement area

or among endorsement areas (not in a program sequence) • Two advanced courses from each of two endorsement areas • Four credits in each of the 4 foundation subject areas to

include: English IV, Chemistry and/or Physics • Four AP courses to include one credit in each of the 4

foundation subjects

This endorsement requires 4 credits related to endorsement.

House Bill 5 Graduation Program • Replaces current Recommended, Distinguished Achievement

and Minimum Plans • Begins in 2014-15 for current 8th grade students • Provides for current 9th and 10th graders to opt for new

graduation plan in lieu of current plan • Provides flexibility for students to pursue courses related to their

interests and aptitudes and prepares BISD students for college and careers

• It is the responsibility of each college-bound student to research admission requirements, as each college’s requirements may differ.