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HB 5 and Pathways to Graduation

Goals ⦿ To inform about HB 5 ⦿ To learn about graduation requirements ⦿ To understand endorsements and pathways ⦿ To introduce Career Cruising and the helpful tools within the program ⦿ To be aware of the timeline for 8th grade students

What is House Bill 5? ⦿ HB5 was designed to instill more flexibility in public education by enabling students to either pursue a traditional path into colleges and universities or move directly into the workforce to help fill what business leaders say is a critical skills shortage.

What does JISD require to graduate high school? ⦿ English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits (Algebra II required) ⦿ Science: 4 credits (Chemistry or Physics required) ⦿ Social Studies: 4 credits ⦿ Language other than English: 2 credits ⦿ PE: 1 credit ⦿ Fine Arts: 1 credit ⦿ Speech: 0.5 credit ⦿ Technology: 1 credit ⦿ Electives: 4.5 credits ⦿ Total: 26 credits (4 of the 26 required credits must be in a ⦿ coherent sequence and content-specific to the student’s endorsement area)

Good to know…. ⦿ A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement and be in the top 10% of their class to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university. ⦿ A student must be in the top 6% of their class to be eligible for automatic admission to the University of Texas.

Performance Acknowledgements ⦿ A student may earn a performance acknowledgement in one or more of the following categories: ● For outstanding performance: ○ In a dual credit course (at least 12 hours with a 3.0 or higher) ○ In bilingualism and biliteracy ○ On an AP test (3 or higher) ○ On the PSAT (commended or higher), SAT (410 – EBRW, & 520 - Math), or the ACT (28) ○ Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification.

Required Core Courses English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Geography English 1 or Pre-AP Algebra 1 or IPC or an advanced or AP Human English 1 Pre-AP Algebra 1 science course Geography World History or English 2 or Pre-AP Geometry or Biology or Pre-AP World English 2 Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Biology History Chemistry/Pre-AP U.S. History, An Advanced Math English 3 or Chemistry -OR- AP U.S. History Course AP/College English Physics/OnRamps or College U.S. (Algebra 2 or Pre-AP 3 Algebra 2) Physics History Advanced Science Courses U.S. Govt, An Advanced AP Bio, AP Chemistry, AP U.S. Govt, or 4 th /5 th Math AP Environmental English Course College U.S. Govt Pre-Cal, Pre-AP Pre-Cal, Science OnRamps English 4, AP English 4, - AND- AP Calculus, Algebraic Physics, Advanced College English 4, Literary Economics or Reasoning, College Animal Science, Genres, Debate 3, AP Macroeconomics Algebra/Stats, College Engineering, Anatomy & Business English, College Prep Course Physiology, College A&P, or College Prep Course Pathophysiology, Economics Forensic Science, Astronomy

What is an Endorsement? ⦿ Students will be able to earn one or more endorsements as part of their graduation requirements. Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including 4th credit of math and science and 2 additional elective credits. ⦿ Choosing an endorsement is like choosing a college major.

Endorsements A student may earn an ⦿ 5 endorsement areas: ⦿ endorsement by ● Arts & Humanities successfully completing: ● Business & Industry ● Curriculum requirements for the ● Public Services endorsement ● STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) ● Multidisciplinary (assigned by counselor only)

Endorsement Selection Sheet

What is a Pathway? ⦿ A focused sequence of courses that leads to an endorsement and/or certification. ⦿ Once your child chooses their endorsement, they will then decide the specific pathway they want to pursue.

What is Career Cruising? Career Cruising is an Internet-based career ⦿ exploration and planning tool used by your son or daughter to explore career and college options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, from home, or wherever your son or daughter has access to the Internet. www.careercruising.com ⦿

Timeline: 8 th Grade • Monday, Oct 22nd – Plan Your Path field trip permission slips distributed. Due back October 29th • Wednesday, Nov. 7th (LMS), Thursday, Nov. 8th (NMS) – 9th grade counselors will discuss endorsements, AP, dual credit, and distribute endorsement and four year plan sheets. Educate students on how extracurricular activities impact scheduling and course choices. DUE back Thursday, November 15 th • Wednesday, Nov. 14th – 8th grade Plan Your Path field trip to JHS/NGC.

Timeline: 8 th Grade ● December 10th – LMS Secondary counselors will be at middle schools in careers classes to assist students with 9th grade course selection and four year plans. ● December 12th – NMS Secondary counselors will be at middle schools in careers classes to assist students with 9th grade course selection and four year plans. ● December 14th – All 9th grade course selections finalized in Career Cruising. 9 th grade course selections will be locked in Career Cruising

8 th Grade Timeline Goals: ⦿ Increase interaction time between 8 th graders and 9 th grade counselors. ⦿ Increase knowledge of Endorsements and 4-year plan for students. ⦿ Students enter 9 th grade with a Four Year Plan.

Questions??? If you have a specific question, please call or email. LMS- 817-202-2500 ext 1403 or 1404 ordonezr@joshuaisd.org Rosibel Ordonez mcdonaldk@joshuaisd.org Kristi McDonald NMS- 817-202-2500 ext 2106 or 2107 hamptond@joshuaisd.org Doug Hampton hiserl@joshuaisd.org Lauren Hiser NGC- 817-202-2500 ext 2004 or 2024 jordand@joshuaisd.org Donna Jordan knight@joshuaisd.org Penny Knight