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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATION PLAN CLASS OF 2018: NINTH GRADERS ENTERING 2014-2015
Monday, March 31, 2014
BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Rick Kana Principal
Julie Heffner Associate Principal
Laura Acosta Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator
COUNSELING OFFICE Janci Alfaro
Assistant Principal—Student Services
Leah Veazey Counselor A-F
Shari Lippe Counselor G-M
James Harris Counselor N-Z
PURPOSE FOR CHANGES The focus of HB 5 is to make sure
every student graduates prepared for college and a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.
State Senator Dan Patrick
TWO KEY COMPONENTS OF HB 5
TESTING
Reduces number of STAAR EOC tests to 5
Eliminates EOC 15% rule
Eliminates cumulative score requirements
GRADUATION PLAN
Establishes new graduation requirements
Requires all students to have a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)
Adds Endorsements for students’ career interests and goals
STAAR END OF COURSE TESTING
English I English II Algebra I Biology
U.S. History
GRADUATION PLAN House Bill 5 (HB 5), passed by the
Texas Legislature, mandates that new graduation requirements as well as a new graduation plan will be effective beginning with students who enter the ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year.
FOUNDATION PLAN 22 CREDITS
ENDORSEMENT 4 CREDITS
(must include Algebra II)
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BHISD DISTINGUISHED GRADUATION PLAN
+ = = 22 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 26 CREDITS
Algebra II is Required for Distinguished Achievement.
Distinguished Achievement Diploma is Required to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to State Universities.
FOUNDATION PLAN ENDORSEMENT with ALGEBRA II
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT*
DIPLOMA
ENGLISH FOUNDATION PLAN
4 CREDITS
English I English II English III Advanced English
OPTIONS for YEAR 4
Advanced English: English IV AP English Literature and
Composition English IV Dual Credit Adv Journalism: Yearbook III Debate III Creative Writing College Preparatory English
MATH FOUNDATION PLAN
3 CREDITS
Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math
OPTIONS Advanced Math:
Algebra II (per BHISD policy)
Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus PAP Advanced Quantitative
Reasoning Algebra III Calculus AP Statistics AP College Preparatory Math
SCIENCE FOUNDATION PLAN
3 CREDITS
Biology IPC or Adv Science Advanced Science
OPTIONS Advanced Science:
Chemistry Chemistry PAP Chemistry AP Physics Physics PAP Physics AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Forensic Science, Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems Anatomy & Physiology Aquatics
SOCIAL STUDIES FOUNDATION PLAN
3 CREDITS
World Geography or World History U.S. History Government (.5) Economics (.5)
OPTIONS
Advanced Social Studies: World History World History AP Independent Study in
Social Studies
REMAINING REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION PLAN
9 CREDITS
2 LOTE (Languages Other Than English)
1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 5 Electives
FOUNDATION PLAN 22 CREDITS
ENDORSEMENT 4 CREDITS
(must include Algebra II)
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ENDORSEMENTS—4 CREDITS One (1) additional Advanced Math credit; One (1) additional Advanced Science credit; and Two (2) additional credits in sequenced electives that fulfill endorsement requirements.
S.T.E.M. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ARTS & HUMANITIES
PUBLIC SERVICES
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ALGEBRA II IS REQUIRED FOR STEM. ALGEBRA II IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS PER BHISD POLICY.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT DIPLOMA—26 TOTAL CREDITS
FOUNDATION PLAN 22 CREDITS
ENDORSEMENT 4 CREDITS
(must include Algebra II)
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• CAN BE EARNED ON: – AP EXAMS – PSAT / SAT / ACT EXAMS – DUAL CREDIT COURSES – BUSINESS & INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND
LICENSES – BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY
• WILL BE DENOTED ON DIPLOMA & TRANSCRIPT
BHISD DISTINGUISHED GRADUATION PLAN
+ =
22 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 26 CREDITS
*Algebra II is Required for Distinguished Achievement.
*Distinguished Achievement Diploma is Required to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to State Universities.
Performance Acknowledgements Can Be Earned.
FOUNDATION PLAN ENDORSEMENT with ALGEBRA II
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT*
DIPLOMA
COMPARISON OF GRADUATION PLANS
CURRENT RECOMMENDED HS PLAN
NEW DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLAN
• 26 Credits • 26 Credits • 4 x 4: 4 years each of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies with little to no choice of courses
• 4 x 3: 4 years each of English, Math, Science, and more choices of courses including Social Studies
• Requires Algebra II • Requires Algebra II • More specific requirements means fewer choices
• More choice means greater variety of courses
• Fewer opportunities to explore college and career interests
• More opportunities to explore college and career interests
5 ENDORSEMENTS S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ARTS & HUMANITIES
PUBLIC SERVICES
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
S.T.E.M. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH)
REQUIREMENTS OPTIONS
• Math Option • Science Option • CTE Option • Combination Option
Foundation Plan Including: • Algebra II • Chemistry • Physics Plus: • One Advanced Math Credit • One Advanced Science or CTE Science Credit • Two Sequenced Electives
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Plan Including: • Algebra II Plus: • One Advanced Math Credit • One Advanced Science or CTE Science Credit • Two Sequenced Electives
OPTIONS
• English Option • CTE Option • Combination Option
ARTS & HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Plan Including: • Algebra II Plus: • One Advanced Math Credit • One Advanced Science or
CTE Science Credit • Two Sequenced Electives
OPTIONS
• English Option • Social Studies Option • LOTE Option • Fine Arts Option
PUBLIC SERVICES REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Plan Including: • Algebra II Plus: • One Advanced Math Credit • One Advanced Science or
CTE Science Credit • Two Sequenced Electives
OPTIONS
• CTE Option
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Plan Including: • Algebra II Plus: • One Advanced Math Credit • One Advanced Science or
CTE Science Credit • Two Sequenced Electives
OPTIONS
• 4 X 4 Core Academic Option
• Advanced Course Option
• College Level Course Option
FOUNDATION PLAN 22 CREDITS
ENDORSEMENT 4 CREDITS
(must include Algebra II)
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ENDORSEMENT SHOWCASE Endorsement Sheet + Map
S.T.E.M. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
ARTS & HUMANITIES
PUBLIC SERVICES
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH ADV. MATH
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ADV. SCIENCE or CTE SCIENCE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
ALGEBRA II IS REQUIRED FOR STEM. ALGEBRA II IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS PER BHISD POLICY.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT DIPLOMA—26 TOTAL CREDITS
RESOURCES
www.bhisd.net Tonight’s slide presentation and
the answers to your questions will be available on the high school webpage on the district website.
www.tea.state.us More detailed information about HB 5 can be found
on the Texas Education Agency website.
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