Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD
Objectives for This Meeting • Understand the new House Bill 5 (HB5) graduation requirements. • Understand the new graduation plans under HB5. • Learn about the five Endorsements under HB5. • Verify your child’s Endorsement choice. • Clarify questions you may have. • Sign and date your Students College and Career Readiness Plan/Texas Achievement Plan.
Socorro ISD HB5 Website http://www.sisd.net/HB5
What is HB5 and What Does it Change? • Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five: English I , English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History. • Requires each student entering 9 th grade in 2014- 2015 and thereafter to graduate under the new graduation plans. • Requires each student entering 9 th grade in 2014- 2015 and thereafter to choose an endorsement.
What are Other Changes? • New attendance requirements: If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive “LOC” instead of a grad and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.
Why are The Changes Helpful to Students?
Steps Your Child Has Completed So Far… • Explored Career Interests • Explored Careers Through Exploring Careers Course and Career Modules (Black Boxes) • Hb5 Program Visits to respective High School • Completed a Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)/College and Career Readiness Plan
We Have New Graduation Plans If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you Graduate DLA. SISD has Prescribed the DLA for all students. Distinguished Level of Achievement Postsecondary (SISD Foundation, Education plus Endorsement and Algebra II) SISD Foundation Automatic admission to most plus 4 year TX public universities SISD Endorsement (Top 10% + DLA) Foundation
Required Classes for All SISD Students (Not required of student entering 9 th grade in 2015-16 and thereafter)
Core Requirements English English English English Math Math Math Math Science Science Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies ENG I – 9 th ENG I – 9 th ENG I – 9 th ENG I – 9 th Algebra I – 9 th Algebra I – 9 th Algebra I – 9 th Algebra I – 9 th Biology – 9 th Biology – 9 th Biology – 9 th Biology – 9 th World History – 9 th World History – 9 th World History – 9 th World History – 9 th ENG II – 10 th ENG II – 10 th ENG II – 10 th Geometry – 10 th Geometry – 10 th Geometry – 10 th Chemistry – 10th Chemistry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10 th World Geography – 10 th World Geography – 10 th English III – 11 th English III – 11 th Algebra II – 11 th Algebra II – 11 th Physics – 11 th Physics – 11 th US History – 11 th US History – 11 th Advanced English – 12th Advanced Math – 12 th Advanced Science – 12 th Government/ (Advanced English can (Advanced math can be (Advanced science can be Economics – 12 th be chosen from, but not chosen from, but not chosen from, but not limited to, the limited to, the limited to, the following): following): following): • English IV • Pre-Calculus • Earth and Space • Literary Genres • AQR • Astronomy • Creative Writing • Calculus AB • Anatomy & Physiology • Journalism • Forensic Science • Business ENG
What is an Endorsement? What is an Endorsement: • An Endorsement is similar to a college major. • This is the plan that you will choose to determine your course of study in high school. • You must choose an Endorsement before you register for high school.
Five Available Endorsements
STEM • Project Lead the Way Engineering • Biomedical Science • Computer Science
Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Science • Architecture and Construction • A/V Technology and Communication • Business Management and • Administration Hospitality and Tourism • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Marketing • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics •
Public Service • Education and Training • Health Science • Human Services • Law, Public Safety and Security
Arts and Humanities • Performing Arts • AP Social Studies • IB Social Studies • LOTE • American Sign Language • Legal Services
Multidisciplinary
Five Available Endorsements
College and Career Readiness Planner (CCRP)
Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)
2015-2016 Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form __STEM __Business and Industry __ Public Service Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Science Technology Engineering & Math Education and Training q Animal Science-Veterinary Technology q PLTW - Engineering q Teacher Preparation/ Child Development (EDHS/EHS/PHS) q *Biomedical Engineering Government and Public Administration (AHS) q Horticulture/Floral Design q Synergi (MHS) Biomedical q Libertas Academy-Government (AHS- (EDHS/EHS/PHS) Libertas accepted students only) q Synergi (MHS) Engineering Architecture and Construction q Libertas Academy-Public Administration q Computer Science (EHS-SATA) q Architecture (AHS-Libertas accepted students only) q Advanced Math & Science Studies q Electrical Technology (AHS/MHS/SHS) Health Science (*IB, MECHS) q HVAC Technology (EDHS) q Dentistry (HPA students accepted only) *NOTE: IB & MECHS may qualify for more q Mill and Cabinet (MHS) q Emergency Medical Technician (HPA than one endorsement area. Arts, A/V Technology & Communications accepted students only) q Advanced Math & Science Studies q Animation q Pharmacy Technician (HPA accepted _________________________ q Audio and Video Production students only) q Science/Math -Athletic Trainer q Graphic Design & Illustration q Physician/Pre-Nursin g (HPA accepted q Science -Health Occupations(Non- q Fashion Design (MHS) students only) Academy _______________________ q Journalism/Communications Human Services Business Management and q Cosmetology/Nail Tech Administration/Finance Law, Public Safety and Security q Business Management/Banking and q Emergency and Fire Management Services Arts and Humanities Financial Services (SHS) Hospitality and Tourism q AP Social Studies q Police Officer (Law Enforcement) q Culinary Arts q IB Social Studies- EDHS q Security and Protective Services Information Technology q The same language for 4 years in a q Law Public Safety and Corrections(Law q Computer and Network Systems language other than English (LOTE) Enforcement) q Computer Programmer q 4 years of Performing Arts -2By 2- q Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas q Digital Media & Web Design (Art, Dance, Theatre, Music accepted students only) Manufacturing [Orchestra, Band, Mariachi, Choir, q Welding (AHS/EDHS) Guitar, Piano}) Marketing q Marketing and Sports Promotion __ Multidisciplinary Transportation, Distribution and Logistics q Automotive Technology Includes courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area.
Pathway to Success Register for High School Complete Texas Achievement Plan Career Cruising (Inventories, Exploration, College Searches)
Next Steps • Each student will meet with their high school counselor during the ninth grade year to review their Endorsement and Texas Achievement Plan. • Students will then meet with their counselor on a yearly basis and as needed. • Although students must choose one Endorsement, students may actually earn more than one. Counselors will discuss this with students.
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