8 th, 9 th, and 10 th grade Students And Parents

 Craig Schraub – Counselor (A-F, Special Education) 9 th – 12 th  Marcos Esquivel - Counselor (G-O, GT, Alamo Academies) 9-12 th  Tracy Reinen - Counselor (P-Z, 504) 9 th -12 th  Dede Braun - Dual Credit Counselor

HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for: ◦ Endorsements; ◦ Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or ◦ Performance Acknowledgements. This became effective with freshmen.

 22-credit Foundation Program: only available under special circumstances - 17 specified credits + 5 electives  26-credit Endorsements: - 19 specified credits + 7 electives  26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement: - 19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives  Performance Acknowledgments: - For ANY student

 Upon entering 9th grade, a student must indicate (in writing) an endorsement he/she intends to earn.  Student must be allowed to choose a different endorsement at any time.

A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: ◦ Curriculum requirements for the endorsement ◦ 4 credits in mathematics ◦ 4 credits in science ◦ 2 additional elective credits  26 credits total

A student can graduate under the Foundation Program without an endorsement if, after his/her sophomore year: -The student and the parent are advised by the counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and -The student’s parent files with the school counselor written permission (on a TEA developed form) allowing the student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement.

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by completing: ◦ 4 credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II; ◦ 4 credits in Science; ◦ The remaining curriculum requirements; and ◦ The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

Students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to institutions of higher education.

HB 5 Requires: Each student and parent or guardian to have a meeting with the school to create a personal graduation plan with a sequence of courses that will lead to an endorsement. Each student has the right to pursue the Distinguished Level of Achievement and his/her choice of Endorsements offered. The parent must confirm the Endorsement choice. The student can change his/her endorsement at anytime. If the student changes his/her endorsement, the school will send written notice to the parent or guardian.

Any student may earn a performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance: ◦ In a dual credit course ◦ In bilingualism and biliteracy ◦ On an AP test or IB exam ◦ On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT ◦ For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

2/28/2014 Education Service Center, Region 13

Arts and Humanities  Visual Arts  Performing Arts – Instrumental  Performing Arts – Theatre  Performing Arts – Dance

Programs of Study by Endorsements Art and Humanities Visual Arts Coherent sequence of four courses: Art I Art II Art III AP ArtDC Art Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2*, advanced Math  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts (included in endorsement pathway above)  3 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

Business and Industry  Audio/Video Technology and Film  Graphic Design  Animation  Communications  Business Financial Management and Accounting  Agriculture  Culinary Arts  Information Technology/Programming

Business and Industry Business Financial Management and Accounting Coherent sequence of courses: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Money Matters Entrepreneurship Accounting I Accounting II Banking and Financial Services Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  2 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

Public Service  Law Enforcement Services  Law Enforcement Forensics  Human Services  Education and Training Public Service  Law Enforcement Services  Law Enforcement Forensics  Human Services  Education and Training

Public Service Law Enforcement Services - Forensics Coherent sequence of four courses: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Law Enforcement I Forensic Science Forensic Psychology Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  3 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

STEM  Science Focus  Math Focus  Computer Science Focus  Math/Science/Computer Science Combination STEM  Science Focus  Math Focus  Computer Science Focus  Math/Science/Computer Science Combination

STEM Science Focus Coherent Sequence of 5 credits of Science, including Physics and Chemistry Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  5 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

STEM Math Focus Coherent Sequence of 5 credits of Math, two must be more advanced than Algebra 2 Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  5 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

STEM Computer Science Focus Coherent Sequence of 4 credits of Computer Science Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  2 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

STEM Math/Science/Computer Science Combination In addition to Algebra 2, Chemistry & Physics, a coherent sequence of 3 credits from no more than 2 Math, Science or Computer Science, CTE courses Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  3 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

Multidisciplinary Option A – 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence (4 advanced courses) Option B – 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics (4x4) Option C – 4 credits in AP, DC selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts (4 AP or DC) Core Courses:  4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English  4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science  4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math*  3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics  Health/Professional Communications  2 LOTE  1 PE  1 Fine Arts  6 more elective credits *Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2

9 th – 12 th grade o Adventures in Outdoor Education – PE credit o Principles of Heath Science - Public Service endorsement o Principles of Education and Training – Public Service o Principles of Architecture and Construction – Business and Industry endorsement o Concepts of Engineering and Technology – Business and Industry 10 th – 12 th grade o PAP Spanish 3 o AP Spanish Language o Human Growth and Development – Public Service endorsement o Business Information Management – Business and Industry endorsement o Small Animal Management – Business and Industry endorsement 11 th – 12 th grade o AP Physics (formally PAP physics) – STEM endorsement o AP Environmental Science – STEM endorsement o Digital and Interactive Media – Business and Industry endorsement o Animation – Arts and Humanities endorsement o Human Growth and Development – Public Service endorsement o Advertising Sales and Promotion – Business and Industry endorsement

8743 – Digital and Interactive Media – add to 10 th grade slip – Energy and National Resource Technology – add to 10 th and 11 th grade slip.

ELA: 4P.E.: 1 Math: 4LOTE: 2 Science: 4Fine Arts: 1 Social Studies: 3Health: 0.5 Speech:.5Electives: 6.0 La Vernia High School Four Year Plan for students entering 9 th grade in 2014 and beyond FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ENDORSEMENTS AND DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Name: ____________________________________________________________________ __________ LastFirstMI Student ID#Year Entered HSCurrent Grade Endorsement/Program of Study:My Post-High School Plans include: Credit Requirements – 26 total _____ Multidisciplinary Studies _________________ Technical training _____ STEM ________________ Two-year college _____ Business & Industry _________________ Four-year college _____ Public Services _________________ Military _____ Arts & Humanities _______________ Employment Course TitleCreditCourse TitleCredit HS Credits Earned Prior to Entering Grade 9: This chart reflects a recommended sequence of course work. Some subjects have flexibility in sequencing. 9 th GradeCredit10 th GradeCredit11 th GradeCredit12 th GradeCredit English I (EOC)1.0English II (EOC)1.0English III1.0 AlgI(EOC)or Geom1.0 Biology (EOC)1.0 WGeog or W Hist1.0 US History (EOC)1.0Government/Economics1.0 Speech/Health.5/.51.0 EOC – End of Course Assessment is required ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ __________________ Student SignatureParent/Guardian SignatureDate