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AISD Graduation Plans and HB5February 3, 2014

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AISD All Staff Virtual Convocation

August 16, 2011

House Bill 5

▪ Signed into law on June 10, 2013 by Governor Rick Perry

▪ HB5 made sweeping changes to Texas education system in areas of:- Student Assessment- Graduation Plans

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AISD All Staff Virtual Convocation

August 16, 2011

Student Assessment

▪ Previous End-of-Course Requirements- English I, II, and III

(Reading and Writing)- Biology, Chemistry, and

Physics- Algebra I, Geometry,

and Algebra II- World Geography,

World History, and U.S. History

▪ New End-of-Course Requirements- English I (Combined

Reading and Writing)- English II (Combined

Reading and Writing)- Biology- Algebra I- US History

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HB 5 Graduation Plans in AISD for students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015 and thereafter

DISCIPLINE

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL

PROGRAMFHSP +

ENDORSEMENTDISTINGUISHED LEVEL

OF ACHIEVEMENT

English Language Arts

4 credits 4 credits 4 credits

Mathematics

3 credits 4 credits4 credits (one of 4 credits must be Algebra II)

Science

3 credits 4 credits4 credits (one of 4 credits must be an advanced science)

Social Studies3 credits

3 credits 3 credits

Languages Other Than English

2 credits in the same language



Physical Education1 credit

1 credit 1 credit

Health

0.5 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit

Fine Arts1 credit

1 credit 1 credit

Electives4.5 credits

6.5 credits 6.5 credits

Total Credits Required 22 Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits

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AISD Board of Trustees Adopted the Distinguished Level of Achievement as the prescribed plan for all rising 9th grade students

DISCIPLINE DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

English Language Arts English I, II, III, and advanced English course

Mathematics

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one credit in any authorized advanced math course

Science Biology, three credits in any authorized advanced science course

Social Studies World Geography or World History, U.S. History, and Government and Economics

Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language or computer programming

Physical Education 1 credit

Health 0.5 credit

Fine Arts 1 credit

Electives 6.5 credits

Total Credits Required 26 Credits

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Endorsement Options

▪ Students will choose between one of the following five endorsement options- Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM)- Business and Industry- Arts and Humanities- Public Services- Multidisciplinary Studies

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STEM

▪ The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) endorsement is a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses related to science, technology, engineering, and math.

▪ Careers

- There is wide range of careers available in the STEM field, including: engineer, computer programming, software developer, and research scientist.

- Students interested in pursuing an intentional path toward any of those careers should consider a STEM endorsement to guide course selection.

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STEM

A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics. In addition, students would have to complete one of the following:

• a sequence of courses for four or more credits in career and technical education (CTE) that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster and at least one advanced CTE course. The final course in the sequence must be selected from a CTE career cluster related to STEM:

• a sequence of four approved credits in computer science

∙ three credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra II and two additional approved mathematics courses, for which completion of Algebra II is required

∙ four credits in science by successfully completing chemistry, physics and two additional approved science courses

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Business and Industry

▪ The Business and Industry endorsement is a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to the business field.

▪ Careers- Careers related to this field include: information

technology specialist, communications, financial advisor, marketing specialist, architect, construction, and project management.

Students interested in pursuing an intentional path in the business world may want to consider the Business and Industry endorsement to guide course selection.

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Business and IndustryA student may earn a business and industry endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, in addition to one of the following:

• a sequence of courses for four or more credits in career and technical education (CTE) that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:

o agriculture, food, and natural resources

o architecture and constructiono arts, audio/visual technology, and

communicationso business management and

administrationo financeo hospitality and tourism

o information technologyo manufacturingo marketingo transportation, distribution, and

logistics∙ four English elective courses from one

of the following areas:o advanced broadcast journalismo advanced journalism: newspapero public speakingo debateo advanced journalism: yearbook

∙ four technology application credits∙ an approved sequence of four credits

from the categories listed above

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Public Services

▪ The Public Services endorsement is a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to the public service field, including the education field and government.

▪ Careers- There is a wide range of careers available in the public

services sector, including serving as a police officer, firefighter, government official, human resource administrator, or teacher.

Students interested in pursuing an intentional path toward any of these careers should consider a Public Service endorsement to guide course selection.

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Public Services

A student may earn a public services endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, in addition to one of the following:

∙ a sequence of courses for four or more credits in career and technical education (CTE) that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters:

o education and training o government and public administrationo health science o human o law, public safety, corrections, and securities

∙ four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).

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Arts and Humanities

▪ The Arts and Humanities endorsement is a curriculum path that allows for a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to fine arts, English literature, foreign languages, and social studies.

▪ Careers- Students interested in pursuing a career path in the

entertainment industry or as an interpreter, or writer, for example, may want to consider the Arts and Humanities endorsement to guide course selection.

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Arts and HumanitiesA student may earn an arts and humanities endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, in addition to one of the following:

∙ five social studies courses

∙ four levels of the same language in a language other than English

∙ two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English

∙ four levels of American sign language

∙ four courses in fine arts from one or two categories

∙ four approved English elective credits

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Multidisciplinary

▪ The Multiple Disciplinary endorsement allows for students to further study a foundation area or a wide range of curriculum sets.

▪ Careers

- Because of the broad nature of a multidisciplinary endorsement, students can choose from a wide variety of careers. If students are unsure of their career interests and wish to cross-study multiple subjects, they may want to consider the multidisciplinary endorsement to guide course

selection.

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Multidisciplinary

A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement by completing the requirements specified in the foundation plan, in addition to one of the following:

∙ four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence

∙ four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics

∙ four advanced placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or dual credit courses from English, math, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English or fine arts.

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Performance Acknowledgements▪ Students may earn a performance acknowledgement on the

student’s diploma by achieving one of the following:- Outstanding performance in

• dual credit courses

• bilingualism and biliteracy

• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams

• PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT

- By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification license

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