House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements - Killeen High School...diploma and the transcript. •ALL...
Transcript of House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements - Killeen High School...diploma and the transcript. •ALL...
House Bill 5
Graduation
Requirements
HB5 Requirements
• Began with students who entered grade 9 in 2014-2015.
• Students entering high school prior to 2014-2015 have
the option to change graduation plans.
• Students must:
• Meet graduation requirements
• Meet testing requirements—English I, English II, Algebra I,
Biology, U.S. History
• Demonstrate speech proficiency
FLEXIBILITY AND STUDENT CHOICE IS KEY!
HB5 Requirements
• All endorsements, performance acknowledgements, and distinguished achievement must be recorded on the diploma and the transcript.
• ALL STUDENTS BEGIN ON FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT.
• Distinguished Achievement is earned by
• Endorsement
• 4 science credits
• 4 mathematics credits
• Algebra II
AP and IB Courses
• May substitute for required courses on the Foundation
Plan
• May only count for one credit toward graduation
• May not satisfy the requirement for an advanced course,
but may count for a required course and an endorsement.
• May count as elective courses.
• Each course counts for one credit, but may count in more
than one place.
Dual Credit Courses
• May substitute for a required course.
• May count toward endorsement.
• May count as an advanced course.
• May count as electives.
• Each course counts for one credit, but may count in more
than one place.
Prerequisites
• NON-NEGOTIABLE unless the course in question was
completed out-of-state, out-of-country, or in a nonpublic
school.
Foundation High School
Program
22 credits
• Students must complete the sophomore year in order to
revert to the Foundation Plan.
• Students beginning high school prior to 2014-2015 may
change from their current graduation plan to the FHSP.
English Language Arts 4 credits
• English I
• English II
• English III
• English IV
• Independent Study in English
• Literary Genres
• Creative writing
• Research and Technical Writing
• Humanities (not currently offered)
• Public Speaking III
• Communication Applications
• Oral Interpretation III
• Debate III
• Independent Study in Speech
• Advanced Broadcast Journalism III
• Advanced Journalism III—Newspaper or Yearbook
• AP English Literature and Composition
• IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level
• Business English
• College Preparatory Course
Fourth English Language Arts Credit
Mathematics 3 credits
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Math Models with Applications
• Math Applications in Agriculture
• Digital Electronics (SHS)
• Robotics Programming and Design (not currently offered)
• Algebra II
Third Mathematics Credit
Science 3 credits
• Biology
• IPC
• Chemistry
• AP Chemistry
• IB Chemistry
• Physics
• Principles of Technology*
• AP Physics I
• IB Physics
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Aquatic Science
• Astronomy
• Earth and Space
Science
• Environmental
Systems
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C
• AP Environmental
Systems
• IB Biology
• IB Chemistry
• IB Physics
• IB Environmental
Systems
• Advanced Animal
Science
• Adv. Plant & Soil
Science
• Anatomy &
Physiology
• Medical
Microbiology
• Pathophysiology
• Food Science
• Forensic Science
• Adv.
Biotechnology
• Principles of
Technology*
• Scientific Research
and Design
• Engineering
Design and
Problem Solving
(SHS)
• Principles of
Engineering (SHS)
Third Science CreditSecond Science Credit
Social Studies 3 credits
• World Geography
• World History
• U.S. History (11th grade)
• U.S. Government (0.5 credits)
• Economics (0.5 credits)
First Social Studies Credit
Students may choose!
Second and Third Social Studies Credits
Languages other than English
• Any two levels in the same language
• French
• German
• Latin
• Spanish
• Computer Programming Language (September 2016)
• Exceptions
LOTE 2 credits
Physical Education 1 credit
• Foundations of Personal Fitness, Aerobic Activities,
Adventure/Outdoor Education (not offered)and Team or
Individual Sports
• Athletics, JROTC, OCPE, Drill Team, Marching Band, and
Cheerleading (CHECK COURSE CODES)
• Exceptions
Fine Arts 1 credit
• Art Level I, II, III, or IV
• Dance Level I, II, III, or IV
• Music Level I, II, III, or IV
• Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV
• Principles and Elements of Floral Design
• Digital Art and Animation
• 3-D Modeling and Animation
Electives 5 credits
• Ch 110 – English Language Arts and Reading
• Ch 111 – Mathematics
• Ch 112 – Science
• Ch 113 – Social Studies
• Ch 114 – Languages other than English
• Ch 115 – Health
• Ch 116 – Physical Education
• Ch 117 – Fine Arts
• Ch 118 – Economics
• Ch 126 – Technology Applications
• Ch 127 – Career Development
• Ch 130 – Career and Technology Education
• Any elective credit may not be used for another grad requirement.
Foundation HSP with
Endorsement
26 credits
• A student may earn an endorsement by successfully
completing:
• Requirements for the Foundation HSP
• Curriculum requirements for the endorsement
• Four (4) credits in mathematics
• Four (4) credits in science
• Two (2) additional credits
5 Endorsement Choices
STUDENTS MUST IDENTIFY AN ENDORSEMENT IN WRITING UPON ENTERING GRADE 9
• STEM
• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• Arts and Humanities
• Multidisciplinary
STUDENTS MAY IDENTIFY AND EARN MORE THAN ONE ENDORSEMENT.
FHSP-E 4 Math Credits
• Algebra II
• Precalculus
• AQR
• Statistics
• Independent Study in Math
• AP Statistics
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Computer Science
• IB Math Studies Standard Level
• IB Math Standard Level
• IB Math Higher Level
• IB Further Math
• Engineering Math (SHS)
• Statistics & Risk Mgmt. (CC)
• Discrete Math for Computer
Science (not currently offered)
• Discrete Math for Problem
Solving
• College Preparatory Math
4th Math--Advanced Mathematics Credit
FHSP-E 4 Science Credits
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Aquatic Science
• Astronomy
• Earth and Space Science
• Environmental Systems
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C
• AP Environmental Systems
• IB Biology
• IB Chemistry
• IB Physics
• IB Environmental Systems
• Advanced Animal Science
• Adv. Plant & Soil Science
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Microbiology
• Pathophysiology
• Food Science
• Forensic Science
• Adv. Biotechnology
• Principles of Technology*
• Scientific Research and Design
• Engineering Design and Problem Solving (SHS)
• Principles of Engineering (SHS)
• Arts and Humanities Exception
4th Science--Advanced Science Credit
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM)
• Algebra II
• Chemistry
• Physics
A coherent sequence in one of the following areas:
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Science
• TBI
AND
Business and Industry
• Agriculture• Animal Science (CC)
• Natural Resource Systems (CC)
• Plant Systems (CC)
• Architecture & Construction• Design
• Construction (CC)
• Arts, A/V, Technology• Animation (CC)
• A/V Production (CC)
• Graphic Design and Illustration (CC)
• Commercial Photography (CC)
• Radio Broadcasting (CC)
• Video Game Design (CC)
• Business Management
• Finance• Accounting
• Hospitality & Tourism• Culinary (CTC)
• Information Technology• CISCO (CC)
• Web Tech (CC)
• Manufacturing• Welding (CC)
• Medical Administration• Medical Informatics (CC)
• Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics• Auto Tech (CC)
• Newspaper
• Yearbook
• Advanced Broadcast Journalism
• Debate
• Public Speaking
A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:
Public Services
• Education and Training (CC)
• Cosmetology (CC)
• Firefighter
• Law Enforcement
• JROTC
• Leadership Academy (EHS)
• Health Science
• EMT (CC)
• Pharmacology (CC)
• Phlebotomy (CC)
• LVN (CC)
• TBI
A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:
Arts and Humanities
• Social Studies
• 5 social studies credits
• Leadership Academy Social Studies (EHS)
• Language Other Than English (LOTE)
• 4 levels of the same language
• 2 levels of 2 different languages
• 4 levels of American Sign Language
• Fine Arts
• 4 credits from one or two disciplines
• English
• 5 English elective credits
A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:
Multidisciplinary Studies
• Core
• 4 years in core subject areas
• English IV
• Chemistry and/or Physics
• AP, IB, DC
• 4 credits from AP, IB, or DC from the core subject areas,
Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts
• TBI
A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:
Performance Acknowledgments
• Industry Certification
• Outstanding performance
• in bilingualism / biliteracy
• in a dual credit course
• 12 hours of college courses earning a 3.0 or higher
• Earn an associate degree in high school
• on an AP/IB exam
• ≥ 3 on AP exam
• ≥ 4 on IB exam
• on the PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, ACT
• PSAT earning a score that qualifies student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corp.
• ACT-PLAN achieving college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests
• SAT combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250
• ACT a composite score of 28 (excluding the writing sub score)
Moving Forward
• Flexibility and Student Choice is Key!
• Don’t move alone.
• Phone a friend.
• Office of Secondary Curriculum (254) 336-0215
• Office of Guidance (254) 336-0282
• Face to face with students.
• Parent meeting requirement?
• http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149