Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD Objectives - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD

Objectives for This Meeting • Understand the 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.

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) For student who entered 9 th grade 2013-2014 and before

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 • AQR • Astronomy • Calculus AB • Anatomy & Physiology • Forensic Science

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 • Advanced Math and Sciences

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

Multidisciplinary • In order to complete the Multidisciplinary Endorsement a student must complete the SISD Foundation and the completion of 26 total credits

Five Available Endorsements

Pathway to Success Register for High School Complete Texas Achievement Plan (CCRP) Career Cruising (Inventories, Exploration, College Searches)

College and Career Readiness Planner (CCRP)

Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)

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.

2016-2017 Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form Revised 08/29/16 __STEM __Business and Industry __ Public Service Science Technology Engineering & Math Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources q PLTW - Engineering Education and Training q Animal Science-Veterinary Technology q Biomedical Engineering q Teacher Preparation / Child Development (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * Government and Public Administration (AHS) q Synergi (MHS) Biomedical * q Horticulture/Floral Design q Libertas Academy-Government (AHS- q Synergi (MHS) Engineering* (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * Libertas accepted students only) * q Synergi (MHS) Math* 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) * q Mill and Cabinet (MHS) *NOTE: IB & MECHS may qualify for more q Emergency Medical Technician (HPA Arts, A/V Technology & Communications than one endorsement area. accepted students only) * _________________________ q Animation q Pharmacy Technician (HPA accepted q Audio and Video Production q Science/Math-Athletic Trainer students only) * q Graphic Design & Illustration * q Science/Math-Health Occupations(Non- q Physician/Pre-Nursin g (HPA accepted q Fashion Design (MHS) * Academy- ___________________ students only) * q Journalism/Communications Human Services Business Management and q Cosmetology/Nail Tech* Arts and Humanities Administration/Finance Law, Public Safety and Security q Business Management/Banking and q AP Social Studies q Emergency and Fire Management Services Financial Services q IB Social Studies-EDHS * Academy (SHS) * q Sparta Business Academy – PHHS * q The same language for 4 years in a q Security and Protective Services Hospitality and Tourism language other than English q Law Public Safety and Corrections(Law q Culinary Arts (LOTE)/2x2 (2years in 2 different Enforcement) Information Technology Languages) q Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas q Computer and Network Systems q 4 years of Performing Arts/2By 2 accepted students only) * q Computer Programmer ( 2 years in 2 different Fine Arts) q Digital Media & Web Design (Art, Dance, Theatre, Music Manufacturing * Programs followed by the Asterisks may [Orchestra, Band, Mariachi, Choir, q Welding (AHS/EDHS) * require an application, transfer approval and Guitar, Piano}) Marketing or acceptance into the program. q Marketing and Sports __ Multidisciplinary Please see you counselor/teacher for more Promotion(AHS,EDHS, SHS)* information Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Includes courses from the q Automotive Technology curriculum of each endorsement area.

Questions & Answers