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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 HB 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.
Wh What do does es JISD requi equire re to gr gradu duate e hig igh school? ool? 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.
Pe Performance ormance Ackn knowledgement wledgements 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 (1250 – CR & Math only), or the ACT (28) ○ Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification.
Req equired ired Cor Core Cou e Courses es English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Geography English 1 or Honors IPC or an advanced Algebra 1 or Honors World English 1 science course Geography World History or English 2 or Honors Geometry or Biology or Honors World English 2 Honors Geometry Honors Biology History Chemistry/Honors U.S. History, An Advanced Math English 3 or Chemistry -OR- AP U.S. History Course AP/College English Physics/Honors or College U.S. (Algebra 2 or Honors 3 Algebra 2) Physics History Advanced Science U.S. Govt, Courses An Advanced 4 th /5 th Math AP U.S. Govt, or AP Bio, AP Chemistry, AP English Course College U.S. Govt Pre-Cal, Honors Pre-Cal, Physics, Advanced English 4, AP English 4, - AND- AP Calculus, Algebraic Animal Science, College English 4, Literary Economics or Reasoning, College Engineering, Anatomy & Genres, Debate 3, AP Macroeconomics Algebra/Stats, College Physiology, College A&P, Business English, College Prep Course Pathophysiology, or College Prep Course Forensic Science, Economics 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.
Endo En dorse semen ents ts 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 navigate.
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.
Timeline: 8 th grade Monday, Oct 30 th & Tuesday Oct 31 st – • Plan Your Path field trip permission slips distributed. Due back Nov 3 rd Wednesday, Nov. 15th – • 8th grade Plan Your Path field trip to JHS/NGC. Students receive Endorsement selection sheets Thursday, November 16 th DUE back Friday, November 17 th
Timeline: 8 th grade Monday, November 27th (NMS) Tuesday, November 28 th (LMS) 9th grade counselors meet in the library to discuss course selection sheets. December 8th – All 9th grade course selections finalized in Career Cruising with Careers teacher. January – 9th grade counselors assist in verifying 4-year plan Endorsement pathways in Career Cruising Educate students on how extra-curricular activities impact scheduling and course choices.
Timeline: 8 th grade January – 9th grade counselors assist in verifying 4-year plan CORE class selections in Career Cruising Educate students on AP/Dual credit February – 9th grade counselors assist in verifying 4-year plan JISD required classes in Career Cruising 9 th grade course selections will be locked in Career Cruising
8 th grade timeline goals: Increases interaction time between 8 th graders and 9 th grade counselors. Increases knowledge of Endorsements and 4-year plan for students. Students enter 9 th grade with a correctly developed 4-year plan. Parents will be sent their student’s 4 -year plan in May to review, meet with counselors if needed, and approve.
Ques estio tions??? ns??? If you have a specific question please call or email questions: LMS- 817-202-2500 ext 1403 or 1404 NMS- 817-202-2500 ext 2106 or 2107 NGC- 817-202-2500 ext 2004 or 2024 LMS- ordonezr@joshuaisd.org Rosibel Ordonez mcdonaldk@joshuaisd.org Kristi McDonald NMS- hamptond@joshuaisd.org Doug Hampton hiserl@joshuaisd.org Lauren Hiser NGC- jordand@joshuaisd.org Donna Jordan knightp@joshuaisd.org Penny Knight
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