Graduation Plans for Students Entering High School House Bill 5 Impact on Graduation Plans 1

Texas Passed a new law called House Bill 5 that effects the rules regarding your graduation. 2

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Purpose  To identify the graduation plan options available to students who enter high school and outline the process for helping each SBISD student select the best graduation plan for them 3

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. In addition to House Bill 5 T-2-4  Spring Branch ISD adopted the T-2-4 initiative in

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. “T” is for Technical  Includes such careers as cosmetology, mechanic, military, chef, computer certification, as well as many, many others. 5

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. “2” is for an Associates Degree  An associates degree is a two year degree from a community or junior college.  (Example: HCC, Lone Star College) 6

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. “4” is for a 4 year degree  A 4 year degree is called a Bachelor’s Degree.  These can be obtained by graduating from a 4 year university. 7

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. What are the graduation plans?  Foundation Plan (22 credits)  Foundation Plan with Endorsements (26 credits)  Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas ; however, they are not eligible to be in the top 10% of their high school class. 8

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Foundation Plan Requirements – 22 Credits  ELA – 4 credits  Math – 3 credits….Algebra II is not required  Social Studies – 3 credits  Science – 3 credits  Foreign Language – 2 credits  Fine Arts – 1 credit  Physical Education – 1 credit  5 Elective Credits 9

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Foundation Plan with Endorsements  We encourage all students to choose the foundation plan with an endorsement  26 Credits  Foundation Plan plus the following: ♦ 4 th Math Course ♦ 4 th Science Course ♦ Endorsement Area Coursework 10

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Foundation with Endorsement Requirements SubjectCredits ELA 4 Math 4* Science 4* Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education 1 Electives 7 TOTAL26 *Algebra II is required for the STEM Endorsement and to be considered for “Top 10% Automatic Admission”

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Endorsements  STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)  Business and Industry  Public Services  Arts and Humanities  Multidisciplinary Studies 13

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Endorsements ♦ Students need to choose one in writing before entering HS ♦ These can be changed if a student decides on another area of interest 14

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Distinguished Level of Achievement  A student must complete: ♦ Foundation Plan ♦ At least 1 Endorsement ♦ 4 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra II) ♦ 4 credits in Science 15

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Other Changes with House Bill 5 Testing – End of Course Exams Number of exams reduced from 15 to 5:  Algebra I  English I and II  U.S. History  Biology

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)  Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Algebra II 17

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. STEM Endorsement  CTE - ( 4 credits) at least 2 in the same cluster and one advanced CTE  Computer Science - 4 credits in Computer Science  Math - Five credits in Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) plus 2 courses in math for which Algebra II is a pre- requisite.  Science - Five credits in Science ( Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) plus 2 additional Science credits.  Multi-Disciplinary - Cross Disciplinary study of Science and Math including 3 credits from a combination of courses chosen from up to two of the areas listed in : CTE, Computer Science, Math, or Science 18

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. STEM Job Potentials  Engineering  Architecture  Computer Networking  Computer Programming  Game Designing  Data Processing 19

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. STEM Job Potentials  Nursing  Medicine  Forensic Scientist  Chemist  Veterinarian 20

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Business and Industry Endorsement  Career and Technology Education Clusters (4 courses): At least 2 from same cluster plus 1 Advanced CTE  Four Courses in English including 3 in one of the following: Advanced Broadcast Journalism Advanced Journalism : Newspaper Advanced Journalism : Newspaper Public Speaking Public Speaking Debate Debate Advanced Journalism : Yearbook Advanced Journalism : Yearbook  Four Technology Applications credits 21

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Business and Industry CTE Courses 22 AgricultureArchitecture/ConstructionTechnology/Communications Arts, Audio/Visual technology and communications Business Management & Administration FinanceHospitality/Tourism Information Technology ManufacturingMarketing

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Business and Industry Career Potentials  Aerospace / Defense Contractors  Airlines  Auto Manufacturers  Banking  General Contractors 23

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Business and Industry Career Potentials  Building Trades  Food Production  Farming  Oil and Gas  Publishing 24

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Arts and Humanities Endorsement  Several ways to obtain this endorsement including the following:  5 Social Studies credits Or  4 credits of foreign language OR  2 credits each of two foreign languages OR  4 credits of American Sign Language  4 credits of fine arts (band, orchestra, theater, art, choir, etc…)  4 English elective credits from : English IV, Independent Study in English, Literary Genre, Creative Writing, Researching and Technical Writing, Humanities, or Communication Applications 25

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Arts and Humanities Endorsement  Must include Algebra II, English IV, World History, and World Geography 26

Public Service Endorsement * CTE Clusters ( 4 credits) : at least 2 in the same cluster including one Advanced CTE : * CTE Clusters ( 4 credits) : at least 2 in the same cluster including one Advanced CTE : Education and Training Education and Training Government and Public Service Government and Public Service Health Science Health Science Human Services Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Securities Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Securities OR: OR: 4 Course in JROTC 4 Course in JROTC 27

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. Multidisplinary Endorsement  4 Core Content areas to include English IV, 4 th Math, 4 th Science, and 4 th Social Studies  4 AP, IB ( WAIS), or Dual Credit classes from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts 28

Inspiring minds. Shaping lives. What do I have to do to graduate?  You must earn credits to graduate.  One credit is earned for passing a full year class.  A half credit is earned for passing a semester class. 29