Graduation Plans

OUR GOALS: Prepare you and your student for high school by: Providing information on HB 5 requirements of the new graduation plan for all new th graders and is optional for current high school students Sharing information on graduation requirements so that family discussions on Endorsements can begin Sharing important dates and upcoming activities. Welcome

What is the purpose of HB 5? Simply, to give students a more relevant chance of college entrance, career recognition goals, and allowing the student to make those course selections with their parents and the school so they can better prepare for a career.

Making the Puzzle Fit for our Students 4 YEAR FOUNDATION PLAN ENDODRSEMENTS ELECTIVES PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ADVANCED CREDITS CTE COURSES STUDENT CHOICES PARENTAL INCLUSION SCHOOL ADVISING HB 5 Distinguished Graduate

New Graduation Requirements of HB 5 #1 College or Post Secondary Readiness

College Readiness College readiness can be defined as the level of preparation necessary for students to enroll and succeed—without remediation— in entry-level, credit bearing, general education courses.

New Graduation Requirements of HB 5 #2 Career Readiness

Career Readiness Career readiness involves three major skill areas: 1.Core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills in the workplace 2.Employability skills such as critical thinking and responsibility that are essential to all career areas 3.Technical, job-specific skills related to a specific career pathway that offer family- sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement.

Foundation Graduation Plan All students will take all courses in The Foundation Plan 22 Credits English Language Arts4 Mathematics3 Science3 Social Studies3 PE or PE Substitute1 Fine Arts1 Foreign Language (LOTE)2 Electives (electives earned will count towards the student’s endorsement) 5 TOTAL CREDITS22

FHSP with Endorsements With Endorsements require 26 credits for graduation, including: 4 th Math credit 4 th Science Credit 4 additional elective credits in a coherent sequences within the endorsement

Foundation 22 + ( 1 Adv Math + 1 Adv Science) 2 CTE Endorsements = 26 credits Core SubjectsFoundation Plan Additional Credits needed for Endorsement English Language Arts4Any CTE credits Math31 advanced MATH Science31 advanced SCIENCE Social Studies3 Advanced classes prepare a student for college, career, more grade points toward your GPA, & possible credits through AP exams and Dual Credit classes 4 CTE Courses Foreign Language2 Fine Arts1 Physical Education1 Electives5 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 224 TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 26 Endorsements

 Arts and Humanities  Business and Industry  STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math)  Public Services  Multidisciplinary Studies

Arts and Humanities Courses related to: Political Science Cultural Studies English Literature History Fine Arts World Languages Arts Administration, Advertising & Publication, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Performing Arts, Book editor, Curator, Graphic Designer, Music Director, Photographer, Musician, Creative Director, Editor, News industry

Business and Industry Courses related to: Accounting Marketing Agricultural Science Graphic Design Welding Automotive Technology Finance Construction Graphic Design Accountant, Business Administration, Forestry, Human Resources, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Paralegal, Recruiter, Court Clerks, Court Reporters, Data Entry, Legal Secretaries, Insurance Claims, Public Relations, Medical Sec, Computer Programmers, Auditors, Payroll Clerks

STEM Courses Related to: Technology Computer Science Biotechnology Environmental Science Engineering Bio-Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Pre- Professional Health, Researcher, Software Developer, Dental, Occupation Therapist, Fitness Trainers, Data Analyst, Construction, Transportation, Aerospace, Advanced manufacturing, Veterinarians, Financial Examiners STEM will require students to successfully complete Algebra II and Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Public Services Courses related to: Health science occupations Law enforcement Culinary arts and hospitality Education & training Clergy, Corrections Officer, Federal man Relations, Nursing, Social Worker, Teacher, Hospital Administrator, Director Nursing, Nonprofit organization, Communications, Nutritionist, Physician Assistant, Human Resources, Public Relations, Financial Manager, Risk Management, Claims Examiner

Multidisciplinary Studies Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

Take classes seriously Make a plan of career goals, including college requirements Challenge yourself academically Develop good study habits Be serious about your grades Explore your reasons for going to college Get involved in community activities and school clubs Develop a college graduation plan with your counselor and parents Start a file at home and keep report cards, test scores, awards and community service hours.

W EST I NDEPENDENT S CHOOL D ISTRICT West High School Course Catalog

Course Sequences: Core Classes or Requires Classes ENGLISH/LANG. ARTS 6 th Grade7th Grade8th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Regular Track: RDG/Writing X 2 English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV Advanced Track: RDG/Writing X 2 Adv. English IAdv. English IIDC English IIIDC English IV MATHEMATICS Regular Track 1: 6th Gr Math7th Gr Math8th Gr MathAlgebra IGeometryMath ModelsAlgebra II Regular Track 2: 6th Gr Math7th Gr Math8th Gr MathAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra IIPre-Calculus Advanced Track: 7th Gr Math8th Gr MathAlgebra IAdv. GeometryAdv. Algebra IIDC Pre-CalculusDC Statistics/DC Cal SCIENCE Regular Track: 6th Gr Science7th Gr Science8th Gr ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysics Anatomy&Physiology/Environmental Science Regular Track: 6th Gr Science7th Gr Science8th Gr ScienceIPCBiologyChemistryPhysics Advanced Track: 6th Gr Science7th Gr Science8th Gr ScienceAdv. BiologyAdv. ChemistryAdv. Physics Anatomy&Physiology/DC Biology SOCIAL STUDIES Regular Track: 6th Gr SStudies7th Gr SStudies8th Gr SStudiesWorld GeographyWorld HistoryUS HistoryGov/Economics Advanced Track: 6th Gr SStudies7th Gr SStudies8th Gr SStudiesAdv. Wld GeographyAdv. Wld HistoryDC US HISDC Government/Economics LOTE (2 CREDITS) Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3 PE/ATHLETICS (1 CREDIT) PE or AthleticsAthlertics FINE ARTS (1 CREDIT) Band/Art/Theater

Endorsements offered at WHS Business & Industry Options: (Choose 1,2,3 or 4) 6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade 1) Animal Science TechnologyGateway Principles of Ag Livestock Production Small Animal ManagementRange Ecology & Management 2) Ag Mechanics TechnologyGateway Principles of AgAg MechanicsAg Facilities DesignAg Power Systems 3) Finance TechnologyGateway Princ. of Info TechPersonal FinanceHuman ResourcesAccounting I & II 4) Info. Technology TechnologyGateway Princ. of Info TechPrinting & Imaging Web Tech Digital & Interactive Media

STEM Options: (Choose 1,2,3 or 4) 6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade 1) Math(Alg 1-8th) TechnologyGatewayGateway & Alg IReg/Adv GeometryReg/Adv. Algebra IIAdv Math 2) Science TechnologyGateway Reg/Adv. BiologyReg/Adv. ChemistryReg/Adv. Physics2 credits Adv. Science 3) Engineering TechnologyGateway Intro to Eng. Design Princ. of Engineering Civil/Aerospace/ DigitalCapstone Course

Multidisciplinary Studies 1) 4X4 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas (math, sci, SS, Eng) 2) AP/Dual credit option 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas (math, sci, SS, Eng)

Public Service 6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade 1) Biomedical Science TechnologyGateway Principles of Biomedical Sci Human Body Systems Medical InterventionsCapstone Course

Next Steps We will pass out schedule requests; due to your English teacher by Friday, February 5. Counselors will call each student into their offices and create a course schedule. Juniors: Week of February 8 Sophomores: Week of February 15 Freshmen: Week of February 22 8 th Graders: After Incoming Freshmen meeting in April. We will pass out schedule requests; due to your English teacher by Friday, February 5. Counselors will call each student into their offices and create a course schedule. Juniors: Week of February 8 Sophomores: Week of February 15 Freshmen: Week of February 22 8 th Graders: After Incoming Freshmen meeting in April.