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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 9th grade in 2014-

2015 and thereafter to graduate under the new graduation plans.

• Requires each student entering 9th 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. SISD Foundation SISD Foundation plus Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement (SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and Algebra II)

Automatic admission to most 4 year TX public universities (Top 10% + DLA)

Postsecondary Education

Required Classes for All SISD Students

(Not required

• f student

entering 9th grade in 2015-16 and thereafter)

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

Core Requirements

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th Advanced English – 12th (Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Advanced Math – 12th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Advanced Science – 12th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Government/ Economics – 12th

• 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

Complete Texas Achievement Plan (CCRP) Register for High School 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.

Science Technology Engineering & Math

q PLTW - Engineering q Biomedical Engineering q Synergi (MHS) Biomedical * q Synergi (MHS) Engineering* q Synergi (MHS) Math* q Computer Science (EHS-SATA)* q Advanced Math & Science Studies (*IB, MECHS)

*NOTE: IB & MECHS may qualify for more than one endorsement area.

_________________________ q Science/Math-Athletic Trainer

q Science/Math-Health Occupations(Non- Academy-___________________

Arts and Humanities

q AP Social Studies q IB Social Studies-EDHS * q The same language for 4 years in a language other than English (LOTE)/2x2 (2years in 2 different Languages)

q 4 years of Performing Arts/2By 2 ( 2 years in 2 different Fine Arts) (Art, Dance, Theatre, Music [Orchestra, Band, Mariachi, Choir, Guitar, Piano})

__Multidisciplinary

Includes courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area.

__Business and Industry

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources q Animal Science-Veterinary Technology (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * q Horticulture/Floral Design (EDHS/EHS/PHS) * Architecture and Construction q Architecture q Electrical Technology (AHS/MHS/SHS) * q HVAC Technology (EDHS) * q Mill and Cabinet (MHS) Arts, A/V Technology & Communications q Animation q Audio and Video Production q Graphic Design & Illustration * q Fashion Design (MHS) * q Journalism/Communications Business Management and Administration/Finance q Business Management/Banking and Financial Services q Sparta Business Academy – PHHS * Hospitality and Tourism q Culinary Arts Information Technology q Computer and Network Systems q Computer Programmer q Digital Media & Web Design Manufacturing q Welding (AHS/EDHS) * Marketing q Marketing and Sports Promotion(AHS,EDHS, SHS)* Transportation, Distribution and Logistics q Automotive Technology

__Public Service

Education and Training q Teacher Preparation/Child Development Government and Public Administration (AHS) q Libertas Academy-Government (AHS- Libertas accepted students only) * q Libertas Academy-Public Administration (AHS-Libertas accepted students only) * Health Science q Dentistry (HPA students accepted only) * q Emergency Medical Technician (HPA accepted students only) * q Pharmacy Technician (HPA accepted students only) * q Physician/Pre-Nursing (HPA accepted

students only) *

Human Services q Cosmetology/Nail Tech* Law, Public Safety and Security q Emergency and Fire Management Services Academy (SHS) * q Security and Protective Services q Law Public Safety and Corrections(Law Enforcement) q Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only) * * Programs followed by the Asterisks may require an application, transfer approval and

• r acceptance into the program.

Please see you counselor/teacher for more information

__STEM 2016-2017 Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form Revised 08/29/16

Questions & Answers