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Class of 2018

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BE INFORMED so that students and parents can make the best decisions from the start.

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The transition from grade 8 into high school is a milestone to celebrate!

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Information To Know

• In January 2014, the Texas State Board of

Education established the rules that govern House Bill 5 (HB5) and the Foundation Graduation Program requirements for the 2014-2015 freshman class.

• Current 8th graders will be affected by these

rules and will have more choices related to courses for high school graduation.

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The Role of the Counselor

High school counselors will provide annual academic advising to parents and students related to high school course selection and postsecondary education and career planning.

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English Language Arts 4 Credits

English I English II English III Advanced English Course

Mathematics 3 Credits

Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course

Science 3 Credits

Biology IPC or Adv. Physical Sci. Course Advanced Science Course

Social Studies 3 Credits

World Geography or World History U.S. History U.S. Government & Economics

Physical Education (PE) 1 Credit Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit

• Comm. Applications

.5 Credit (Local requirement) Health .5 Credit (Local requirement) Electives 4 Credits Total 22 Credits

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an Endorsement

English Language Arts 4 Credits

English I English II English III Advanced English Course

Mathematics 4 Credits

Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course Advanced Mathematics Course

Science 4 Credits

Biology IPC or Adv. Physical Sci. Course Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course

Social Studies 3 Credits

World Geography or World History U.S. History U.S. Government & Economics

Physical Education (PE) 1 Credit Languages Other than English (LOTE) 2 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit

• Comm. Applications

.5 Credit (Local requirement) Health .5 Credit (Local requirement) Electives 6 Credits Total 26 Credits

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Core

• English I*
• Algebra I* (or Geometry if you took Algebra I in middle school)
• Biology *
• World Geography or World History

*Course has an EOC assessment

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Additional

The additional three credits taken during the freshman year will be carefully selected to earn an endorsement and meet other graduation requirements:

• Fine Arts,
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• Languages Other than English (LOTE),
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• Physical Education,
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• Endorsement Elective.

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Endorsements

• An Endorsement is…

an area of focus designed to have a positive influence on your future college and career plans.

• HB 5 requires all incoming 9th graders to select

an Endorsement.

• All Endorsements require specific courses

including 4 Math, 4 Science, and 2 additional elective credits to graduate.

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Endorsement Requirements

• Specific courses required for the

Foundation Program, (22 credits)

• 4 Credits in Math (+1 credit)
• 4 Credits in Science (+1 credit)
• 2 Additional elective credits that

may be specific for the Endorsement (+2 credits)

• 22 + 4 = 26 credits total

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The 5 Endorsements

• Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics (STEM)

• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• Arts and Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies

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Planning the Freshman Year

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STEM Endorsement

STEM* includes courses directly related to:

• Science
• Technology (including Computer Science)
• Engineering
• Math

*ALL STEM students must take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics

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Sample STEM Endorsements

Engineering:

________________ English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Concepts of Eng. and Technology

Math:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography or World History Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Fine Arts

Science:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography or World History Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Fine Arts

*NOTE: STEM Students must take Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics

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Business and Industry Endorsement

• Agriculture, Food, and

Natural Resources

• Architecture and

Construction

• Arts, Audio/Video

Technology, and Communications

• Business Management

and Administration

Business and Industry includes courses directly related to:

• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Transportation, Dist-

ribution, and Logistics

• Journalism or Debate
• Technology Applications

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Sample Business and Industry Endorsements

Information Technology:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Principles of Information Technology

Business Management: _____________ English I

Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance

Construction Management: _____________

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Principles of Architecture and Construction

Transportation: ____________

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Energy Power and Transportation

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Public Services Endorsement

Public Services includes courses directly related to:

• Health Science
• Human Services (including Cosmetology, Holmes and Jay)
• Education and Training
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Brandeis)
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

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Sample Public Services Endorsements

Human Services:

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Principles of Human Services

Education & Training:

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Principles of Edu. and Training

Health Science:

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Principles of Health Science

JROTC:

English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Fine Arts Languages Other than English (LOTE) Air Force Science I

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Arts and Humanities Endorsement

Arts and Humanities includes courses directly related to:

• Social Studies
• Languages Other than English (LOTE)
• Fine Arts
• English Language Arts

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Sample Arts and Humanities Endorsements

Art:

_____________ English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Art I

Music:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Music I

Theatre Arts:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Theatre Arts I

Dance:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography

• r World History

Elective of choice Languages Other than English (LOTE) Dance I

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement

Sample Multidisciplinary Studies:

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English I Algebra I Biology World Geography or World History Physical Ed. (PE) Languages Other than English (LOTE) Fine Arts

4 advanced courses defined as career and college ready from

• ne or several endorsements

not in a coherent sequence, Or 4 credits in each of four core subject areas including English IV and Chemistry or Physics, Or 4 credits in Advanced Placement Or Dual Credit selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages Other Than English,

• r Fine Arts.

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Notes of Interest

• Students are encouraged to take rigorous

coursework that supports their college and career goals.

• At the end of the 10th grade year, with written

parental consent, a student may move to the 22 credit Foundation Plan that does not include an endorsement. This move would

• ccur under rare circumstances, and

counselors will advise students and parents of the benefits of an Endorsement.

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The Foundation Graduation Plan with an Endorsement will help students be college and career ready upon graduating from high school.

College and Career Ready

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Getting Into College

A student must graduate at the distinguished level

• f achievement to be eligible for automatic

admission to a Texas university or college through the Top Ten Percent. A student who is not eligible for automatic admission may apply to any college or university if the student completes the Foundation Graduation Plan and achieves the appropriate admission requirements. Earning a distinguished level of achievement with an Endorsement and taking college prep courses such as Algebra II will help all students meet college ready requirements.

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:

• Four credits in Mathematics, which must include

Algebra II, and

• Four credits in Science,

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• The remaining Foundation Graduation Plan,

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• The course requirements for at least one

endorsement.

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Performance Acknowledgments

During high school, a student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance:

• In dual credit courses by earning 12 or

more hours of college credit.

• In bilingualism and bi-literacy.
• On an AP test with a score of 3 or better.
• On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT.
• By earning a nationally or internationally

recognized business or industry certification or license.

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Next Steps

To learn more about Graduation Requirements, see information at the following link:

http://nisd.net/schools/graduation/

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