Business Careers High School Class of 2018

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In January 2014, the Texas State Board of Education established the rules that govern House Bill 5 (HB5) and the Foundation Graduation Program requirements for the freshman class and beyond (your class!). In January 2014, the Texas State Board of Education established the rules that govern House Bill 5 (HB5) and the Foundation Graduation Program requirements for the freshman class and beyond (your class!). Current 8 th graders will be affected by these rules and will have choices related to courses for high school graduation. Current 8 th graders will be affected by these rules and will have choices related to courses for high school graduation. House Bill 5 Information

High school counselors will provide: Annual academic advising to parents and students related to high school course selection. Annual academic advising to parents and students related to high school course selection. Postsecondary education and career planning. Postsecondary education and career planning. The Role of the Counselor

NISD Foundation Graduation Program (BC students will not follow this program) English Language Arts 4 Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course Mathematics3 Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course Science3 Credits Biology IPC or Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course Social Studies3 Credits World Geography U.S. History U.S. Government & Economics Physical Education (PE) 1 Credit Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit Comm. Applications.5 Credit (Local requirement) Health.5 Credit (Local requirement) Electives4 Credits Total22 Credits

An Endorsement is… an area of focus designed to have a positive influence on your future college and career plans. An Endorsement is… an area of focus designed to have a positive influence on your future college and career plans. HB 5 requires all incoming 9 th graders to select an Endorsement. HB 5 requires all incoming 9 th graders to select an Endorsement. All Endorsements require specific courses including 4 Math, 4 Science, and 2 additional elective credits to graduate. All Endorsements require specific courses including 4 Math, 4 Science, and 2 additional elective credits to graduate. Endorsements

NISD Foundation Graduation Program with an Endorsement (BC students follow this) English Language Arts 4 Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course Mathematics4 Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course Science4 Credits Biology Chemistry or other physical science Advanced Science Course Social Studies3 Credits World Geography U.S. History U.S. Government & Economics Physical Education (PE)1 Credit Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit Comm. Applications.5 Credit (Local requirement) Health.5 Credit (Local requirement) Electives(Business Courses)6 Credits Total26 Credits

Specific courses required for the Foundation Program, (22 credits) Specific courses required for the Foundation Program, (22 credits) 3 Credits in Math (+1 credit)= 4 credits 3 Credits in Math (+1 credit)= 4 credits 3 Credits in Science (+1 credit)=4 credits 3 Credits in Science (+1 credit)=4 credits 6 Electives 6 Electives Speech.5/Health.5 = 1 credit Speech.5/Health.5 = 1 credit = 26 credits total = 26 credits total Endorsement Requirements

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Business and Industry Business and Industry Public Services Public Services Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Multidisciplinary Studies The 5 Endorsements

Endorsements STEM Public Services BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Algebra II required to earn any endorsement

Planning the Freshman Year

English I* English I* Algebra I* (or Geometry if you took Algebra I in middle school) Algebra I* (or Geometry if you took Algebra I in middle school) Biology * Biology * World Geography World Geography Principles of Information Technology (PIT) Principles of Information Technology (PIT) Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (PBMF) Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (PBMF) Elective (Speech/Health, PE, Fine Art, Language, Band, Athletics, Theater, Orchestra, etc.) Elective (Speech/Health, PE, Fine Art, Language, Band, Athletics, Theater, Orchestra, etc.) Note that BCHS students are scheduled to take 4 years of social studies courses. *Course has an EOC assessment Typical BCHS Freshman Courses

By completing the required BCHS curriculum, you will earn a Business and Industry endorsement. You may also earn any of the other 4 endorsements based on what other credits they are able to earn during their high school career. Which endorsement do I pick?

Digital Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Digital Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Business Management and Administration, Finance Business Management and Administration, Finance Information Technology Information Technology Business and Industry Endorsement Business and Industry includes courses directly related to:

The Other 4 Available Endorsements

STEM* includes courses (5 credits) directly related to: STEM* includes courses (5 credits) directly related to: Science Science Technology Technology Math Math *ALL STEM students must take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics STEM Endorsement

Public Services includes courses directly related to: Health Science Health Science Human Services Human Services JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Public Services Endorsement

Arts and Humanities includes courses directly related to: Social Studies Social Studies Languages Other than English (LOTE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance & Theatre) Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance & Theatre) Arts and Humanities Endorsement

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement 4 advanced courses defined as career and college ready from one or several endorsements not in a coherent sequence, Or 4 credits in each of four core subject areas including English IV and Chemistry or Physics, Or 4 credits in Advanced Placement Or Dual Credit selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages Other Than English, or Fine Arts.

Students are encouraged to take rigorous coursework that supports their college and career goals. Students are encouraged to take rigorous coursework that supports their college and career goals. At the end of the 10 th grade year, with written parental consent, a student may move to the 22 credit Foundation Plan that does not include an endorsement. This move would occur under rare circumstances, and would not fulfill the BCHS program requirements. At the end of the 10 th grade year, with written parental consent, a student may move to the 22 credit Foundation Plan that does not include an endorsement. This move would occur under rare circumstances, and would not fulfill the BCHS program requirements. Notes of Interest

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: Four credits in Mathematics, which must include Algebra II, Four credits in Mathematics, which must include Algebra II,and Four credits in Science, Four credits in Science,and Meet all other requirements of the Foundation Graduation Plan with an endorsement. Meet all other requirements of the Foundation Graduation Plan with an endorsement. Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student must graduate at the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas university or college through the Top Ten Percent. A student who is not eligible for automatic admission may apply to any college or university if the student completes the Foundation Graduation Plan and achieves the appropriate admission requirements. Earning a distinguished level of achievement with an Endorsement and taking college prep courses, including Algebra II, will help all students meet college readiness requirements. Getting Into College

During high school, a student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: In dual credit courses by earning 12 or more hours of college credit. In dual credit courses by earning 12 or more hours of college credit. In bilingualism and bi-literacy. In bilingualism and bi-literacy. On an AP test with a score of 3 or better. On an AP test with a score of 3 or better. On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT. On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT. By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. Performance Acknowledgments

To learn more about Graduation Requirements, see information at the following link: This presentation, and other information about current and future school events can be found at: Next Steps

ATTENDANCE FOR LEGAL COMPLIANCE State Absence Policy The Compulsory Attendance Law for credit (Texas Education Code ) states that a student may not be given credit for a course unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days the class is offered.

All students returning from an absence must present a written note from the parent to the BCHS attendance secretary explaining the nature of the absence with a home phone number and student ID number. Dates of absences and reasons for the absence should be included. Students who do not bring a written note from the parent will receive an unexcused absence. They will have two school days to bring a note to change the absence to excused. Students who are in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law will be reported to the District attendance officer who may institute court action.

Attendance for Credit Attendance Recovery allows students to recover hours where they have exceeded the allowable amount of absences Students will be allowed to regain credit for courses where credit was lost due to absences Each session of Attendance Recovery “erases” one absence in one designated class (hour-for-hour) Tutoring or other academic activities outside of a student’s regular school day may also be used as a way to gain attendance recovery hours. All forms of recovery must be documented and approved by an administrator.

Warning Notices Per District policy parents will be notified when their student is absent three days or parts of days in a four week period. The notice will inform the parent it is their responsibility to monitor their child’s attendance; require the student to attend school; and request a conference between school officials, the parent, and student to discuss the absences.

Excused Absences are Given for the Following Reasons: Personal illness Illness or death in immediate family Quarantine Weather or road conditions that make travel dangerous Religious holidays Students who arrive after 8:50 a.m. should report to the Attendance Office Once students arrive on campus they are not to leave without checking with the Attendance Office.

Recap Texas LawCredit Student’s are required to bring in a note when they are absent Students must be in attendance 90% of the days the class is offered. If student does not bring in a note the absence will be unexcused Student’s can have no more than 9 absences a semester or 18 in a school year. Parents will be notified if students have three unexcused absences within a four week period. Students can regain credit in Attendance Recovery. (Tutoring or other academic activities outside of the regular school day) Absences are excused for: personal illness; illness or death in the immediate family; quarantine; dangerous weather; and religious holidays. All forms of recovery must be documented and approved by an administrator.

Business Careers High School Laptop Initiative All students are issued a laptop for use at school and home BCHS has integrated technology into the curriculum so that students and staff can stay abreast of cutting edge technology BCHS students are given the opportunity to take online courses which enable them to take the learning environment beyond the classroom and prepares them for college

Goals of the Laptop Initiative Improved student academic achievement Increased marketability and academic competitiveness of BCHS students Increased equity of access to technology and digital resources by BCHS students Improved quality of student-centered differentiated instruction at BCHS Ensuring that each student has access to technology is one thing makes BCHS the premier business magnet school in the nation.

Freshman Business Courses at BCHS Principles of Information Technology (PIT) Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (PBMF)

Academies at BCHS Academy of Business Management Academy of Information Technology Academy of Finance

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