1. A new path to post-secondary success
HB 5
A new path to post-secondary success

2. The 83rd Texas Legislature passed House Bill 5 which contains sweeping changes to the Texas Education Code, and therefore, to graduation plans in Texas public schools

3. End of Course Exams Reduced from 15 to 5
Those five tests are: ELA I, ELA II, Algebra I, Biology and US History
Reading and Writing were combined into one English/Language Arts test at levels I & II

4. New Graduation Plan Created
Foundation High School Program (FHSP)
It also added Endorsements, Distinguished Level of Achievement and Performance Acknowledgements
Starts with next year’s freshmen (cohort 2018)

5. Conroe ISD High School Graduation Requirements for Current Students (4 X 4) Recommended HS Plan Distinguished HS Plan
English credits
Math credits
Science credits
Soc. Studies credits
For. Lang credits
Health credit
PE credit
Fine Arts credit
Speech credit
Electives credits
Total credits
English credits
Math credits
Science credits
Soc. Studies credits
For. Lang credits
Health credit
PE credit
Fine Arts credit
Speech credit
Electives credits
Adv. Measures FOUR

6. House Bill 5’s Foundation Plan was designed to give students more flexibility in scheduling classes.

7. House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program
English Language Arts Four Credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics Three Credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Math Course
Science Three Credits
Biology
Physics or Principles of Technology
Chemistry

8. House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program
Social Studies Three Credits
US History
US Government (1/2 credit)
Economics (1/2 credit
World Geography or World
History or combined World Geography/History
Physical Education One Credit
Foreign Language Two credits (same language)
Fine Arts One Credit
Electives Five Credits
Total Credits

9. CISD may decide to add courses to the Foundation Program.

10. In Addition to the FHSP, Students Will Need to Choose an Endorsement
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies
Specific courses for each endorsement will be decided during the school year.
General descriptions of each endorsement follows

11. The FHSP with Endorsement
Each endorsement requires 26 credits total, including:
4th math (STEM will most likely require Alg.II)
4th science
Additional electives within the endorsement
NOTE – specific requirements will not be known for each endorsement until the State Board of Education makes the final ruling.

12. Endorsements

13. STEM Requires Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics, and
Coherent sequence in CTE STEM courses, or
Coherent sequence of four courses in computer science, or
Four courses in mathematics, or
Four courses in science

14. Business & Industry Includes Advanced Math and Science, and
Coherent sequence four English elective courses to include three levels of one of:
Advanced Broadcast journalism
Newspaper
Public Speaking
Debate, or
Coherent sequence of one of the se CTE course clusters:
Agriculture, food, and natural resources
Architecture and construction
Arts, audio/visual technology, and communications
Business management and administration
Finance
Hospitality and tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing

15. Public Service Includes Advanced Math and Science, and
Coherent sequence in CTE courses
Education and training
Government and public administration
Human services
Law, Public safety, corrections, and securities
Four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

16. Arts and Humanities Includes Advanced Math and Science, and
Four social studies courses, or
Four levels of the same language other than English (LOTE), or
Two levels of the same LOTE and two more levels of a different LOTE , or
Four levels of American Sign Language, or
Coherent sequence in Art, or
Coherent sequence in Dance, or
Coherent sequence in Music, or
Coherent sequence in Theatre

17. Multidisciplinary Studies
Includes Advanced Math and Science, and
Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the Workforce successfully, or post secondary education without remediation (no coherent sequence required), or
Four credits in each of the four Foundation subject areas to include English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics, or
Four AP or IB courses to include one credit in each of the four Foundation subjects

18. Distinguished Level of Achievement
To earn the distinguished level of achievement, students must complete:
The FHSP
An Endorsement
Algebra II
Students completing the distinguished level are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

19. Performance Acknowledgement
A performance acknowledgement can be earned for outstanding performance:
In a dual credit course
In bilingualism and biliteracy
On an AP test
On the PSAT, SAT, or ACT
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license
Once again, more details later this year

20. Websites, other places parents can get information as it comes
out? District/counseling/campus websites?