Crosbyton CISD House Bill 5

Foundation – Statutory Requirements School districts must ensure that each student, on entering the 9th 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 – Statutory Requirements A student may graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement if, after the students sophomore year: 1. the student and parents are advised by the school counselor of the benefits of graduating with an endorsement. 2. the student’s parents file with the school counselor written permission, allowing the student to graduate under the foundation plan.

Foundation – Statutory Requirements English Language Arts Four Credits English I English II English III English IV

Foundation – Statutory Requirements Mathematics Three Credits Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (required for Distinguished Plan and top 10% Admission)

Foundation – Statutory Requirements Science Three Credits Biology IPC Advanced Science Course Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems, Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Technology.

Foundation – Statutory Requirements Social Studies Three Credits World History and/or World Geography US History US Government - half credit Economics - half credit

Foundation – Statutory Requirements Physical Education One Credit (Athletics, Marching Band) Spanish Two Credits Fine Arts (Art or Band) One Credit Electives Five Credits 22 Total Credits

Endorsements – Statutory Requirements Students may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: Curriculum requirements for the endorsement Four credits in Mathematics Four credits in Science Two additional elective credits

STEM Endorsement Complete foundation plan and general endorsement requirement including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics Math STEM Courses Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre –Cal, Dual Credit (College Algebra and Trigonometry) Science STEM Courses Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environment Systems

Business & Industry Endorsement Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and four classes from one of the clusters. Complete one of three plans offered at CISD AFNR, Manufacturing, or Business Management and Administration

Business & Industry Endorsement Sequence 1 Principles of Agriculture Wildlife Management Livestock Production Advanced Animal Science Sequence 2 Principles of Manufacturing Welding Advanced Welding Ag Fabrication Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Manufacturing

Business & Industry Endorsement Sequence 3 Principles of Business Business Information Management 1 Business Information Management 2 Business Practicum (must be employed) Business Management Business Management and Administration

Public Service Endorsement Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and four of the following: Principals of Human Studies Interpersonal Studies Lifetime Nutrition Child Development Child Guidance Dollars and Sense

Arts and Humanities Endorsement Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and one of the following groups: Band 1 – 4 Art 1 – 4 Or 2 years of Art and 2 years of Band

Multidisciplinary Studies Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and: Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas including Chemistry and/or Physics (4 years each of English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Distinguished Level of Achievement A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission to college. Total of four credits in math, which must include Algebra II Total of four credits in science Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Summary Foundation Plan 22 Credits: 4 ELA, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 PE, 2 Spanish, 1 Fine Art, 5 Electives Endorsements Plans 26 Credits: 22 Foundation Credits, 1 additional Math, 1 additional Science, 2 additional Electives(must meet requirements of the Endorsement) Distinguished Level 4 Credits of Math, must include Algebra II 4 Credits of Science At least one Endorsement Required for top 10% automatic admission to college

Additional Resources A copy of this slide show will be available on the school’s website: www.crosbyton.k12.tx.us