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BE INFORMED so that students and parents

can make the best decisions from the start.

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The transition from grade 8 into

high school is a milestone to

celebrate!

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Information To Know

•In January 2014, the Texas State Board of

Education established the rules that govern

House Bill 5 (HB5) and the Foundation

Graduation Program requirements for the

2014-2015 freshman class.

•Current 8th graders will be affected by these

rules and will have more choices related to

courses for high school graduation.

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The Role of the Counselor

High school counselors will provide annual

academic advising to parents and students

related to high school course selection and

postsecondary education and career planning.

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English Language Arts 4 Credits

English I

English II

English III

Advanced English Course

Mathematics 3 Credits Algebra I

Geometry

Advanced Mathematics Course

Science 3 Credits Biology

IPC or Adv. Physical Sci. Course

Advanced Science Course

Social Studies 3 Credits World Geography or World History

U.S. History

U.S. Government & Economics

Physical Education (PE) 1 Credit

Languages Other than English (LOTE)

2 Credits

Fine Arts 1 Credit

Comm. Applications .5 Credit

(Local requirement)

Health .5 Credit

(Local requirement)

Electives 4 Credits

Total 22 Credits

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an Endorsement English Language Arts 4 Credits

English I

English II

English III

Advanced English Course

Mathematics 4 Credits Algebra I

Geometry

Advanced Mathematics Course

Advanced Mathematics Course

Science 4 Credits Biology

IPC or Adv. Physical Sci. Course

Advanced Science Course

Advanced Science Course

Social Studies 3 Credits World Geography or World History

U.S. History

U.S. Government & Economics

Physical Education (PE) 1 Credit

Languages Other than English (LOTE)

2 Credits

Fine Arts 1 Credit

Comm. Applications .5 Credit

(Local requirement)

Health .5 Credit

(Local requirement)

Electives 6 Credits

Total 26 Credits

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Core

• English I*

• Algebra I* (or Geometry if you took Algebra I in middle school)

• Biology *

• World Geography or World History

*Course has an EOC assessment

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Additional

The additional three credits taken during the freshman year will be carefully selected to earn an endorsement and meet other graduation requirements:

• Fine Arts,

or

• Languages Other than English (LOTE),

or

• Physical Education,

or

• Endorsement Elective.

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Endorsements

•An Endorsement is…

an area of focus designed to have a positive

influence on your future college and career

plans.

•HB 5 requires all incoming 9th graders to select

an Endorsement.

•All Endorsements require specific courses

including 4 Math, 4 Science, and 2 additional

elective credits to graduate.

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Endorsement Requirements

•Specific courses required for the

Foundation Program, (22 credits)

•4 Credits in Math (+1 credit)

•4 Credits in Science (+1 credit)

•2 Additional elective credits that

may be specific for the

Endorsement (+2 credits)

•22 + 4 = 26 credits total

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The 5 Endorsements

•Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

•Business and Industry

•Public Services

•Arts and Humanities

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Planning the Freshman Year

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STEM Endorsement

STEM* includes courses directly related to:

•Science

•Technology (including Computer Science)

•Engineering

•Math

*ALL STEM students must take Algebra II,

Chemistry, and Physics 3/18/2014

Sample STEM Endorsements Engineering:

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English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English (LOTE)

Concepts of Eng.

and Technology

Math: ______________ English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography or

World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English (LOTE)

Fine Arts

Science: ________________ English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography or

World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other than

English (LOTE)

Fine Arts

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Business and Industry Endorsement

•Agriculture, Food, and

Natural Resources

•Architecture and

Construction

•Arts, Audio/Video

Technology, and

Communications

•Business Management

and Administration

Business and Industry includes courses directly

related to: •Finance

•Hospitality and Tourism

• Information Technology

•Manufacturing

•Marketing

•Transportation, Dist-ribution, and Logistics

•Journalism or Debate

•Technology Applications

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Sample Business and Industry

Endorsements Information

Technology: _____________ English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Principles of

Information

Technology

Business

Management:

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English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

Than English

(LOTE)

Principles of

Business,

Marketing and

Finance

Construction

Management:

_____________ English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

Than English

(LOTE)

Principles of

Architecture and

Construction

Transportation:

____________ English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

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Public Services Endorsement

Public Services includes courses directly related

to:

•Health Science

•Human Services (including Cosmetology, Holmes and Jay)

•Education and Training

•Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Brandeis)

•JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

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Sample Public Services Endorsements

Human

Services:

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Principles of

Human Services

Education &

Training: English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

Than English

(LOTE)

Principles of Edu.

and Training

Health

Science: English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Principles of

Health Science

JROTC:

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Fine Arts

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

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Arts and Humanities Endorsement

Arts and Humanities includes courses directly

related to:

•Social Studies

•Languages Other than English (LOTE)

•Fine Arts

•English Language Arts

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Sample Arts and Humanities Endorsements

Art: _____________

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Art I

Music: ___________

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Music I

Theatre Arts: _____________

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

Theatre Arts I

Dance: ____________

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography

or World History

Elective of choice

Languages Other

than English

(LOTE)

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Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement

Sample Multidisciplinary Studies: ___________________________

English I

Algebra I

Biology

World Geography or World

History

Physical Ed. (PE)

Languages Other than English

(LOTE)

Fine Arts

4 advanced courses defined as

career and college ready from

one or several endorsements

not in a coherent sequence,

Or

4 credits in each of four core

subject areas including English

IV and Chemistry or Physics,

Or

4 credits in Advanced

Placement Or Dual Credit

selected from English, Math,

Science, Social Studies,

Languages Other Than English,

or Fine Arts.

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Notes of Interest

•Students are encouraged to take rigorous

coursework that supports their college and

career goals.

•At the end of the 10th grade year, with written

parental consent, a student may move to the

22 credit Foundation Plan that does not

include an endorsement. This move would

occur under rare circumstances, and

counselors will advise students and parents of

the benefits of an Endorsement.

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The Foundation Graduation Plan with an

Endorsement will help students be college and

career ready upon graduating from high school.

College and Career Ready

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Getting Into College

A student must graduate at the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas university or college through the Top Ten Percent.

A student who is not eligible for automatic admission may apply to any college or university if the student completes the Foundation Graduation Plan and achieves the appropriate admission requirements.

Earning a distinguished level of achievement with an Endorsement and taking college prep courses such as Algebra II will help all students meet college ready requirements.

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:

•Four credits in Mathematics, which must include Algebra II,

and

•Four credits in Science,

and

•The remaining Foundation Graduation Plan,

and

•The course requirements for at least one endorsement.

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Performance Acknowledgments

During high school, a student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance:

•In dual credit courses by earning 12 or more hours of college credit.

•In bilingualism and bi-literacy.

•On an AP test with a score of 3 or better.

•On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT.

•By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

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Next Steps

To learn more about Graduation Requirements,

see information at the following link:

http://nisd.net/schools/graduation/

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