Topics Discussed•State assessments•Graduation requirements• College Requirements
•Career Cruising-interest inventory•Upcoming meetings
Klein ISD CounselorsAll Intermediate and High School Counselors can answer questions regarding the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans.
Terminology•HB 5 – House Bill 5, changed previous graduation plans beginning with current 10th graders
•Advanced Courses – courses allowed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th years in certain subject areas
•EOC – End of Course Exam
•Endorsements – pathways of study, similar to a college major
•DLA – Distinguished Level of Achievement
HOUSE BILL 5•The 83rd Texas Legislature adopted HB 5 in 2013. HB 5 changes included:•EOC Exam Changes• From 15 exams to 5
•Graduation Plan Changes • From the 4X4 to Foundation+Endorsement• The Distinguished Requirements Changed
Graduation Requirements
Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum◦ ELA – 4 credits◦ Math – 4 credits◦ Social Studies – 3 credits*◦ Science – 4 credits◦ *College Entrance Requirements
Graduation Requirements…
Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum continues…◦ Language other than English – 2 credits◦ Fine Arts – 1 credit◦ Physical Education – 1 credit◦ Endorsement Courses – 4 courses (sem / year)◦ Requirements + Electives –26 credits
Total – 26 credits
Distinguished Level of Achievement◦ Algebra II Success◦ Foundation curriculum + endorsement◦ Required for top 10% automatic admission◦ NO LONGER REQUIRES 3 LOTE COURSES, ONLY 2
Performance Acknowledgements
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
End of Course (EOC) exams Must pass all FIVE (5) exams
◦Algebra I◦English I (Reading & Writing)◦Biology◦English II (Reading & Writing)◦U.S. History
Graduation Requirements…
Endorsements◦ Arts and Humanities◦ Business and Industry◦ Public Service◦ STEM◦ Multidisciplinary Studies
Plans must be signed by the student and parent/guardian at the end of the student’s ninth grade year.
EndorsementsBusiness and Industry
Agriculture
Architecture & Construction
Arts, AV Technology
Business Management and Administration
Finance/Marketing
Hospitality
Information Technology
Management
Manufacturing
Transportation Distribution and Logistics
EndorsementsPublic Services
Education/Training
Health Sciences
Human Services
JROTC
Law and Public Safety
EndorsementsMultidisciplinary Studies
•Advanced courses from one or among endorsement areas
•Four credits in each of the four core subject areas
• Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit
FAQ 1. Can a student earn more than one endorsement?
YES! In fact many will likely earn at least two endorsements
2. What kind or how many endorsements should students have for college admissions?
College admissions pages, courses (4X4)
Sample Students Student A Background:
Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum
Is in band
Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2.
Plans to take dual credit courses in his junior and senior year
Took a fifth credit of social studies
How many endorsements?
Sample Student - Answer
Student A Background:
Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum
Multidisciplinary Endorsement
Is in band
Band 1, 2, 3 ,4 will earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement
Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2.
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal and Advance Math earns STEM
Plans to AP courses throughout high school
World History AP, English 3 AP, Physics AP 1, Statistics AP earns Multidisciplinary Advanced
Took an additional credit of social studies
World Geo, World History, US History, Govt/Eco, 5th Social Studies credit
How many endorsements? At least five, possibly more dependent upon electives
Sample Students Student B would like to earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement and STEM in Math, is this possible?
Sample Student - Answer
Most likely yes.
Their Endorsement pathway would be 4 years of their selected music course, for example Orchestra.
STEM Math requires two courses above the level of Algebra 2.
8th Grade – Algebra 1
9th Grade – Geometry
10th Grade – Algebra 2
11th Grade – Advanced Math (Pre-Cal?)
12th Grade – Advanced Math (Stastics AP, Calculus AP)
SAMPLE STUDENT Student C is taking a general curriculum and has several interest. She is interested in Health Sciences and she is a member of JROTC. What might her endorsements be and what does her four year plan look like?
SAMPLE STUDENT This study can earn at least three endorsements.
Multidisciplinary – if they take 4 Social Studies
JROTC
Public Service – Health Science Nursing
Planning•Interest Inventory
•Review of Klein ISD Resources
•Draft of four year plan
•8th to 9th grade parent meetings
•Course selection
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