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Welcome8th, 9th, and 10th grade Students
AndParents
Craig Schraub – Counselor (A-F, Special Education) 9th – 12th
Marcos Esquivel - Counselor (G-O, GT, Alamo Academies) 9-12th
Tracy Reinen - Counselor (P-Z, 504) 9th-12th
Dede Braun - Dual Credit Counselor
High School Counseling Staff
HB 5 changed the graduation programs from MHSP, RHSP, and DAP to a Foundation Program with options for: ◦Endorsements; ◦Distinguished Level of Achievement; and/or
◦Performance Acknowledgements.
This became effective with 2014-2015 freshmen.
General Overview
22-credit Foundation Program: only available under special circumstances
- 17 specified credits + 5 electives
26-credit Endorsements:- 19 specified credits + 7 electives
26-credit Distinguished Level of Achievement: - 19 specified credits, including Algebra II + 7 electives
Performance Acknowledgments:- For ANY student
Graduation Overview
Upon entering 9th grade, a student must indicate (in writing) an endorsement he/she intends to earn.
Student must be allowed to choose a different endorsement at any time.
Endorsements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
◦ Curriculum requirements for the endorsement ◦ 4 credits in mathematics ◦ 4 credits in science ◦ 2 additional elective credits 26 credits total
Endorsements – 26 credits
A student can graduate under the Foundation Program without an endorsement if, after his/her sophomore year:
-The student and the parent are advised by the counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and
-The student’s parent files with the school counselor written permission (on a TEA developed form) allowing the student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement.
Graduation without an Endorsement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by completing:
◦ 4 credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II;
◦ 4 credits in Science; ◦ The remaining curriculum requirements; and ◦ The curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement – 26 credits
Students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to institutions of higher education.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
HB 5Requires:• Each student and parent or guardian to
have a meeting with the school to create a personal graduation plan with a sequence of courses that will lead to an endorsement.
• Each student has the right to pursue the Distinguished Level of Achievement and his/her choice of Endorsements offered.
• The parent must confirm the Endorsement choice.
• The student can change his/her endorsement at anytime.
• If the student changes his/her endorsement, the school will send written notice to the parent or guardian.
Any student may earn a performance acknowledgement for outstanding performance:
◦In a dual credit course ◦In bilingualism and biliteracy ◦On an AP test or IB exam ◦On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the
ACT ◦ For earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
Performance Acknowledgements
Education Service Center, Region 13
2/28/2014Feb-14
Foundation Program (22 credits)
Algebra 2
A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E)
Adv ScienceAdv Science 2 Elective Credits
Adv Math
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Distinguished Graduate (26 credits)
Eligible for Top 10% College Admission
Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits)
Algebra 2 as Adv Math
Graduate
4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv)
3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv)3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H)
2 LOTE 1 FA
1 PE5 Electives
Per formance Ack now ledgements: (on di pl oma & transcript)
> For outstanding performance:* in a dual credit course* in bilingualism and biliteracy* on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam* on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT
> For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.
2 Elective CreditsA Business &Industry
Endorsement Option (A-D)
An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F)
A Public Service EndorsementOption (A-B)
A MultidisciplinaryEndorsement Option (A-C)
Adv Math Adv Math Adv MathAdv Science Adv Science Adv Science
2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits2 Elective Credits
Arts and Humanities
Visual ArtsPerforming Arts – InstrumentalPerforming Arts – TheatrePerforming Arts – Dance
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Programs of Study by EndorsementsArt and Humanities
Visual ArtsCoherent sequence of four courses:Art IArt IIArt IIIAP Art DC ArtCore Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2*, advanced Math 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts (included in endorsement pathway above) 3 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
Business and IndustryAudio/Video Technology and FilmGraphic DesignAnimationCommunicationsBusiness Financial Management and
AccountingAgriculture Culinary Arts Information Technology/Programming
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Business and IndustryBusiness Financial Management and AccountingCoherent sequence of courses:Principles of Business, Marketing and FinanceMoney Matters Entrepreneurship
Accounting IAccounting II Banking and Financial Services
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 2 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
Public Service
Law Enforcement ServicesLaw Enforcement ForensicsHuman ServicesEducation and Training
Programs of Study by Endorsements
Public ServiceLaw Enforcement Services - ForensicsCoherent sequence of four courses:Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityLaw Enforcement IForensic ScienceForensic PsychologyCore Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 3 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
STEMScience FocusMath FocusComputer Science FocusMath/Science/Computer Science
Combination
Program of Study by Endorsement
STEMScience Focus
Coherent Sequence of 5 credits of Science, including Physics and Chemistry
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 5 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
STEMMath Focus
Coherent Sequence of 5 credits of Math, two must be more advanced than Algebra 2
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 5 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
STEMComputer Science Focus
Coherent Sequence of 4 credits of Computer Science
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 2 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
STEMMath/Science/Computer Science Combination
In addition to Algebra 2, Chemistry & Physics, a coherent sequence of 3 credits from no more than 2 Math, Science or Computer Science, CTE courses
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 3 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
Programs of Study by Endorsement
MultidisciplinaryOption A – 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence (4 advanced courses)Option B – 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English 4 and Chemistry and/or Physics (4x4)Option C – 4 credits in AP, DC selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts (4 AP or DC)
Core Courses: 4 English – Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, Advanced English 4 Science – Bio, IPC or Advanced Science, 2 more advanced science 4 Math – Algebra I, Geometry, 2 advanced math* 3 Social Studies – World History/World Geography, US History, Govt/Economics Health/Professional Communications 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 6 more elective credits
*Distinguished Level of Achievement requires Algebra 2
New Courses added for 2016-17 9th – 12th grade
o Adventures in Outdoor Education – PE credito Principles of Heath Science - Public Service endorsemento Principles of Education and Training – Public Serviceo Principles of Architecture and Construction – Business and Industry endorsemento Concepts of Engineering and Technology – Business and Industry 10th – 12th gradeo PAP Spanish 3o AP Spanish Languageo Human Growth and Development – Public Service endorsemento Business Information Management – Business and Industry endorsemento Small Animal Management – Business and Industry endorsement11th – 12th gradeo AP Physics (formally PAP physics) – STEM endorsemento AP Environmental Science – STEM endorsemento Digital and Interactive Media – Business and Industry endorsemento Animation – Arts and Humanities endorsemento Human Growth and Development – Public Service endorsemento Advertising Sales and Promotion – Business and Industry endorsement
New courses that did not make choice slip.
8743 – Digital and Interactive Media – add to 10th grade slip.
9215 – Energy and National Resource Technology – add to 10th and 11th grade slip.
Freshmen Course Selection Sheet
Sophomore Course Selection Sheet
Junior Course Selection Sheet
ELA: 4 P.E.: 1
Math: 4 LOTE: 2
Science: 4 Fine Arts: 1
Social Studies: 3 Health: 0.5
Speech: .5 Electives: 6.0
La Vernia High School Four Year Plan for students entering 9th grade in 2014 and beyond FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ENDORSEMENTS AND DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name: ______________________________________ ______________ ________________ __________
Last First MI Student ID#Year Entered HS Current Grade
Endorsement/Program of Study: My Post-High School Plans include: Credit Requirements – 26 total_____ Multidisciplinary Studies ____________ _____ Technical training_____ STEM ___________ _____ Two-year college_____ Business & Industry ____________ _____ Four-year college_____ Public Services ____________ _____ Military_____ Arts & Humanities __________ _____ Employment
Course Title Credit Course Title Credit
HS Credits Earned Prior to Entering Grade 9:
This chart reflects a recommended sequence of course work. Some subjects have flexibility in sequencing.
9th Grade Credit 10th Grade Credit 11th Grade Credit 12th Grade Credit
English I (EOC) 1.0 English II (EOC) 1.0 English III 1.0 1.0
AlgI(EOC)or Geom 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Biology (EOC) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
WGeog or W Hist 1.0 1.0 US History (EOC) 1.0 Government/Economics 1.0
Speech/Health .5/.5 1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
EOC – End of Course Assessment is required____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ __________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Date