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Gradu duation ation

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?

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English: 4 credits

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Math: 4 credits (Algebra II required)

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Science: 4 credits (Chemistry or Physics required)

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Social Studies: 4 credits

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Language other than English: 2 credits

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PE: 1 credit

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Fine Arts: 1 credit

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Speech: 0.5 credit

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Technology: 1 credit

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Electives: 4.5 credits

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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.

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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

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○ 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 English 1 or Honors English 1 Algebra 1 IPC or an advanced science course World Geography

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Geography English 2 or Honors English 2 Geometry or Honors Geometry Biology or Honors Biology World History or Honors World History English 3 or AP/College English 3 An Advanced Math Course

(Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2)

Chemistry/Honors Chemistry -OR- Physics/Honors Physics U.S. History, AP U.S. History

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History An Advanced English Course

English 4, AP English 4, College English 4, Literary Genres, Debate 3, Business English, College Prep Course

4th/5th Math

Pre-Cal, Honors Pre-Cal, AP Calculus, Algebraic Reasoning, College Algebra/Stats, College Prep Course

Advanced Science Courses

AP Bio, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Advanced Animal Science, Engineering, Anatomy & Physiology, College A&P, Pathophysiology, Forensic Science, Astronomy

U.S. Govt, AP U.S. Govt, or College U.S. Govt

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Economics or AP Macroeconomics

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Economics

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.

En Endo dorse semen ents ts

 A student may earn an

endorsement by successfully completing:

 Curriculum requirements for the

endorsement

 5 endorsement areas:

 Arts & Humanities  Business & Industry  Public Services  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: 8th grade

• Monday, Oct 30th & Tuesday Oct 31st –

Plan Your Path field trip permission slips distributed. Due back Nov 3rd

• Wednesday, Nov. 15th –

8th grade Plan Your Path field trip to JHS/NGC. Students receive Endorsement selection sheets Thursday, November 16th DUE back Friday, November 17th

Timeline: 8th grade

 Monday, November 27th (NMS)

Tuesday, November 28th (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: 8th 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

9th grade course selections will be locked in Career Cruising

8th grade timeline goals:

 Increases interaction time between 8th graders and

9th grade counselors.

 Increases knowledge of Endorsements and 4-year

plan for students.

 Students enter 9th 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-

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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