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PFLUGERVILLE ISD HOUSE BILL 5 GRADUATION PLAN Parent Information Meeting What is the HB5 Graduation Plan? Foundation Plan: 22 credits Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s): 26 credits Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
What is the HB5 Graduation Plan?
Foundation Plan: 22 credits Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s): 26 credits
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
- Business and Industry
- Arts and Humanities
- Public Service
- Multidisciplinary Studies
Foundation Plan + Endorsement(s) w/Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 credits
- MUST HAVE EARNED: 4 credits in math which included Algebra II
4 credits in science
The Basics
- Beginning in 2014-2015, students entering 9th grade must
select an endorsement plan.
- Students can change their endorsement at any time.
- Students may opt out of the endorsement plan after their
sophomore year and continue on the foundation plan for graduation.
- A counselor will work with each student and parent/guardian
to create a personal graduation plan, which maps out their sequence of high school courses.
- Each student and his/her parent or guardian must meet with a
counselor to sign the student’s personal graduation plan.
Foundation Plan
English Language Arts: (4 Credits) English I English II English III Additional English Course Mathematics: (3 Credits) Algebra I Geometry Additional Mathematics Course Science: (3 Credits) Biology IPC or Additional Science Course Additional Science Course Social Studies: (3 Credits)
- World Geography or World
History
- U.S. History
- Government/ Economics
Foundation Plan (Continued)
Physical Education – 1 Credit Languages Other Than English – 2 Credits (Same Language) Fine Arts – 1 Credit (Same Course) Electives – 5 Credits
Endorsement Options
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
- Business and Industry
- Public Service
- Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Endorsement Criteria
- Advanced Course Focus:
- 4 advanced courses
- Foundation Subject Focus:
Four courses in each of the four foundation subjects
- English (must include English IV)
- Math
- Science (must include Chemistry or Physics)
- Social studies
- AP or Dual Credit Focus:
- Any 4 AP or Dual Credit courses from English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts
PfISD Multidisciplinary Pathways
Professional Support Services
AVID
Foundation Program Subjects Four Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Is Your Student Interested in STEM?
Is your child interested in…
- science?
- technology?
- engineering?
- math?
- building things?
If so, the STEM endorsement might be a good fit for your child.
What Careers Could the STEM Endorsement Lead To?
High School Diploma: Climate Change Analyst, Electromechanical Engineering Technologist, or Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist. Certificate: Robotics Technician Associates Degree: City Planning Aide, Nuclear Monitoring Technician, Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist, or Environmental Science Technician. Bachelor’s Degree: Engineer (mechanical, petroleum, biomedical, chemical, electrical, energy, industrial, Nano systems, nuclear, or robotics), Forensic Science Technician, Marine/Naval Architect, or Meteorologist. Master’s Degree: Natural Science Manager, Archeologist, Geoscientist, Hydrologist
- r Mathematician.
Doctoral Degree: Medical Scientist, Biochemist/Biophysicist or Microbiologist.
STEM Criteria
IMPORTANT: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics are required
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus:
- 4 or more credits in CTE
- At least 2 in same career cluster within the STEM Endorsement
- 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
- Computer Science:
- 4 or more credits in Computer Science from a predetermined list of
eligible courses
- Math Focus:
- A total of 5 credits in math
- Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional math courses
for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
- Science Focus:
- A total of 5 credits in science
- Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 2 additional science courses
PfISD STEM pathways
Engineering Technology
Project Lead the Way Robotics
Programming and Software Development
Computer Science
Math and Science
Mathematics Science
Is Your Student Interested in Business & Industry?
Is your child interested in…
- creating their own business opportunities such as lawn care, baby sitting,
etc.?
- fixing things that might be broken?
- managing projects?
- working with data?
- working on cars?
If so, the Business & Industry endorsement might be a good fit for your child.
What Careers Could the Business & Industry Endorsement Lead To?
Certificate: Baker, Electrician, Plumber, Chef, Travel Agent, Real Estate Agent, Umpire/Referee, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Mechanic, Farm/Ranch Manager or Forest/Conservation Technician. Associates Degree: Construction Supervisor, Civil Drafter, Legal Secretary, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Director/Mortician, Avionics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Bachelor’s Degree: Architect, Surveyor, Editor, Newscaster, Accountant, Budget Analyst, Human Resource, Commercial Pilot, Statistician, Loan Officer, Economist, Advertising Manager or Marketing Manager. Master’s Degree: Animal Scientist, Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist, Librarian or Regulatory Affairs Manager. Doctoral Degree: Business Professor
Business and Industry Criteria
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus:
- 4 or more credits in CTE
- At least 2 in same career cluster within the Business and Industry
Endorsement
- 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
- English Focus:
- 4 English elective credits to include three levels in one of the following
areas
- Advanced Broadcast Journalism
- Advanced Journalism: Newspaper
- Advanced Journalism: Yearbook
- Public Speaking
- Debate
- Technology Applications Focus:
- 4 technology applications credits
PfISD Business and Industry Pathways
Plant Systems Power, Structure, and Technical Systems Animal Systems Agribusiness Systems Design/Preconstruction Construction Audio & Video Technology Printing Technology
Graphic Design Yearbook
Legal Services
Public Speaking Debate Oral Interpretation
PfISD Business and Industry Pathways
Journalism & Broadcasting
Newspaper Advanced Broadcast Journalism
Administrative Services General Management Finance Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services Lodging Web & Digital Communication Information Support Marketing Communications Marketing Management Sales & Services
Is Your Student Interested in Public Services?
Is your child interested in…
- teaching?
- making sure others are following the rules?
- helping people?
- participating in JROTC or has an interest in joining the military?
- becoming a doctor or nurse?
If so, the Public Services endorsement might be a good fit for your child.
What Careers Could the Public Services Endorsement Lead To?
Certificate: Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor, Pre-school teacher, Hairdresser/Cosmetologist, Social Work Technician, Personal & Home Care Aide, Court Reporter, Fire Fighter or Private Investigator. Associates Degree: Environmental Compliance Inspector, Police Detective, or Legal Technician/Paralegal. Bachelor’s Degree: K-12/Adult Education Teacher, Social/Community Services Manager, Childcare Center Administrator, Farm & Advisor, Public Health Educator, Chief Executive, Parole & Probation Officer or Judge/Magistrate. Master’s Degree: College/University Administrator, Principal, Urban & Regional Planner, Sociologist, or Mental Health Counselor. Doctoral Degree: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist or Educational Psychologist.
Public Service Criteria
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus:
- 4 or more credits in CTE
- At least 2 in same career cluster within the Public Service
Endorsement
- 1 advanced course (3rd or 4th course in a pathway)
- 4 courses in JROTC (must begin freshman year)
PfISD Public Service Pathways
Teaching & Training JROTC Governance Public Management and Administration Support Services
Health Science
Early Childhood Development
Is Your Student Interested in Arts & Humanities?
Does your child…
- enjoy history and politics?
- enjoy reading literature?
- enjoy fine arts?
- have the ability to learn other languages or are they bilingual?
If so, the Arts & Humanities endorsement might be a good fit for your child.
What Careers Could the Arts and Humanities Endorsement Lead To?
High School Diploma: Actor, Choreographer, Film/Movie Director, Dancer or Musician. Certificate: TV/Camera Operator or Prepress Technician. Associates Degree: Broadcast Technician, Sound Engineering Technician, Photography, Desktop Publisher or Library Technician. Bachelor’s Degree: Radio/TV Announcer, Graphic Designer, Music Director, Multimedia Artist/Animator, Commercial and Industrial Designer, or Technical Writer. Master’s Degree: Curator, Museum Technician and Conservator, Archivist, International Relation Specialist or College/University Faculty Member. Doctoral Degree: Professor, Lawyer or Anthropologist.
Arts and Humanities Criteria
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Focus:
- 4 levels of the same language in a LOTE OR
- 2 levels of the same language in a LOTE and 2 levels of a different
language in a LOTE
- Fine Arts or Innovative Course Focus:
- 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts or
innovative courses
- English Focus:
- 4 English elective credits
- Social Studies Focus:
- 5 social studies courses
PfISD Arts and Humanities Pathways
Visual Arts
Drawing Painting Ceramics Sculpture
AP Social Studies Languages other than
English (LOTE)
Performing Arts
Band Choir Orchestra Dance Drill Team Theater Technical Theater Musical Theater
Distinguished Level of Achievement
The Distinguished Level of Achievement is the standard plan for PfISD. A student successfully completes:
- Foundation plan credit/course requirements
- Credit/Course requirements for at least 1 endorsement
- 4 science credits
- 4 math credits must include Algebra II
To be eligible for automatic college admission, students must graduate with Distinguished Level of Achievement and fall within the top 10%.
Four year Planning
Bridges
Cluster Finder Initial 4 year plan Campus Course Fairs Pflugerville HS: January 26 Connally HS: January 27 Hendrickson HS: January 28
Parent Appointment Dates
Finalize 4 year plan with high school
counselors
Dessau MS: February 24 and 25* Cele MS: February 17 and 18* Kelly Lane MS: February 10, 11*, and
12
Park Crest MS: February 19 and 22* Pflugerville MS: February 17 and 18* Westview MS: February 17 and 18* * Indicates evening appointments available
Preparing for your appointment
With your child…
Review results of Cluster Finder from Bridges. Review the PfISD High School Course Guide on the
PfISD Counseling Webpage.
Review the Endorsement Guide based on the high
school your child will attend.
Use the 4-Year Planning Tool to begin creating a
four year plan.
Students will enter an initial 4 year plan into Bridges
prior to individual appointments.
Using the 4-Year planning tool
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education
3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Business & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II &
- ne advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics &
- ne advanced
science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry 4 Electives in Public Service 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education
3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Business & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II &
- ne advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics &
- ne advanced
science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry 4 Electives in Public Service 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education
3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Business & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II &
- ne advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics &
- ne advanced
science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry 4 Electives in Public Service 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Physics I AP Chemistry
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education
3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Business & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II &
- ne advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics &
- ne advanced
science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry 4 Electives in Public Service 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Physics I AP Chemistry
4 English – ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem. or Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education
3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History, 0.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 4.5 Electives
Pflugerville Independent School District
Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Business & Industry
Foundation Graduation Plan – 22 credits
STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan – 26 credits
Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 English – ELA I, II, III &
- ne advanced English
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II &
- ne advanced math
4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics &
- ne advanced
science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov”t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Social Studies - World Geo, World Hist, US Hist, Gov’t (.5) & Eco (.5) 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Electives in STEM 4 Electives in Business & Industry 4 Electives in Public Service 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary
Programming and Software Development Pathway
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Physics I AP Chemistry Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II AP Computer Science
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Physics I AP Chemistry Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II AP Computer Science Band Band Band Band Band Band Band Band Spanish I Spanish II Health 0.5 Elective 0.5 Elective
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Physics I AP Chemistry Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II AP Computer Science Band Band Band Band Band Band Band Band Spanish I Spanish II Health 0.5 Elective 0.5 Elective
Use your tools to help!
Locate the High School Course Guide on the PfISD
Counseling Webpage.
Contact your child’s middle school counselor. Contact a high school counselor at your child’s