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HB5 – Graduation Requirements for Administrators and Counselors

House Bill 5 – The Basics

• Accountability• Assessment • Graduation Plans

• The goals:• the development of a more

diverse workforce• sending students to the

postsecondary level more prepared

• The understanding is that each student’s path to the workforce is unique

The IntentThe Structure

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House Bill 5 – The Basics

• Index 1 – Student achievement

• Index 2 – Student progress/growth

• Index 3 – Closing the achievement gaps specific to each district

• Index 4 – Post-secondary readiness

and Self-evaluation by districts in 9 other areas

Accountability

Testing changes

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Notes on testing• Tests reduced to English I, II, Biology, Algebra I and

US History

• English tests now 5 hours combined reading & writing

• English III and Algebra II will come back online as of 2015-16 school year

Diploma plan

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Parameters to follow “…students entering Grade 9 in the 2014-15 school year

and thereafter…”

Endorsements, distinguished level and performance acknowledgements to be on students’ transcript and diploma

Students can move to a Foundation only diploma after their sophomore year with:Parent advisementParent signed permission

Can current high school students switch?• Yes, current high school students can opt for the new diploma

program

• If they are class of 2014, they may only receive a Foundation level diploma

• Students in the classes of 2015, 2016, 2017 must have the option available

• If done by ARDC, must be documented and take into consideration what is available

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Graduation plans• Foundation requirements

• Endorsements (4 Math & 4 Science)

• STEM• Business and Industry• Public services• Arts and Humanities• Multidisciplinary

• Distinguished (4 Math, 4 Science and Endorsement)

• Performance Acknowledgements

Key phrase to look for:“one full or combination of two half credits”

The Foundation

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“Speech requirement”(3) demonstrated proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, in

* delivering clear verbal messages;

* choosing effective nonverbal behaviors;

* listening for desired results;

* applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes; and

* identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations.

Speech course?• No longer a required separate state credit for a diploma for

Foundation diploma students

• Districts may opt to add it to their diploma requirements as a required “Elective”

• Standards are within English/Language Arts TEKS (Oral Conventions)

• This was noted to be a “soft skill” from those in the workforce so districts and higher education will need to consider it’s removal from diploma requirements.

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Foundation = 22 credits

• 4 credits ELA/R

• 3 credits of Math

• 3 credits of Science

• 3 credits of Social Studies

• 1 credit of PE

• 1 credit of Fine Arts

• 2 credits of LOTE (Foreign Language)

• Core subject areas credits and LOTE not used for core requirements

• Fine Arts/Health/PE

• CTE, Technology Applications, and Career Development

• Consider overlap for Endorsement requirements

Electives – 5 creditsBasics – 17 credits 

Scope and Sequence

• English I, II and III required

• ESOL I and II may substitute for students at Intermediate level

• Fourth credit from one full or two half credits from the list of advanced courses

• U.S. History, Government and Economics required

• The combo World Geo/World History class will be developed

• Cannot split World History and World Geography

Social StudiesELA/R 

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Scope and Sequence

• Biology required (may be AP or IB)

• One credit Second Science list

• One additional credit that is one full credit or two half credits from Advanced list

• Physics and PTI cannot both satisfy Science requirement

• Algebra I and Geometry required

• There are two lists of additional credit possibilities

• Prerequisites affect the order of courses

MathScience  

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Scope and Sequence

• Students must have two credits from:

• Same language• Computer

programming languages

• Special Topics in Language and Culture as the 2nd course

• ARDC/504 decision – decision for whole two credits

• Committee of principal, parent and LOTE teacher to determine needs for the 2nd

LOTE credit• Special Topics in Language and Culture• World History/World Geo if not used • Computer language• Different language

ConsiderationsLOTE 

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For ARDC to decideFrom TEA:

A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language in LOTE, may substitute:

• a combination of two credits from English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies;

• two credits in career and technical education or technology applications

The determination regarding a student's ability to complete the LOTE credit requirements will be made by:

the student's ARD committee if the student receives special education services under the TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A

or the committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 United States Code (USC), §794)

Scope and Sequence

• Any combination of one half to one credit

• Local district allowable course that meets criteria

• Athletics/JROTC and privately sponsored PE activities which meet requirements

• Drill team /Band/ Cheerleading according to local district policy

• “credit may be selected from the following courses…”

• Areas of: Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Principles of Floral Design, Digital Art and Animation, 3-D Modeling and Animation

• Community-based fine arts programs

Fine ArtsPE 

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Other Elective possibilities

• State approved innovative courses

• JROTC – one to four credits

• Driver’s education (1/2 credit)

Endorsements

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Endorsements• Specified in writing by student when entering 9th grade

• Must have 4 math and 4 science for all Endorsements

• Minimum 26 credits (remember your 5 electives help with Endorsement requirements)

• More than one track before junior year (does not entitle enrollment over 26 credits)

• May change at any time

• School districts decide the coherent sequence for Endorsement (must follow prerequisites)

Endorsements

• Remember, “a course completed as part of a set of thee four courses needed to satisfy the endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under… [Foundation] including an elective”

• To earn Endorsement:• Foundation requirements• Additional credit in math from list Additional credit in science

from list

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Scope and Sequence

Three options• Four advanced courses that allow entry into workforce or

college without remediation from within one endorsement or among endorsement areas not in coherent sequence

OR

• Four credits in four foundation subject areas including English IV and Chemistry and/or Physics

OR

• Four AP, IB or Dual Credit courses including one credit in each Foundation subject

Multidisciplinary – a must 

Scope and Sequence

Five options with Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics required

Two options

• Coherent sequence of 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits with at least 1 advanced CTE course in various areas

• 4 English elective classes (Journalism and Speech)

Business & IndustrySTEM 

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Scope and Sequence

Two options

• Coherent sequence of 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits with at least 1 advanced CTE

• Four courses in JROTC

Five options

• 4 Social Studies courses

• 4 LOTE

• 2 levels of LOTE in two LOTE

• 4 sign language

• Coherent sequence of fine arts

Arts & HumanitiesPublic services

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The final course…

When determining what Endorsement(s) a student has achieved, you will look at the final course within the coherent sequence is the determining factor!

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Keys to success…

• Share the Endorsement possibilities for your district with your teachers – they can help guide students.

• Have guides for ARD committees so they can support positive student choices.

• Parent meetings and information can be helpful.

Distinguished level and Performance acknowledgements

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Distinguished Level

Must include:• Foundation requirements• 4 credits of Science• 4 credits of Math • Algebra II as one of the 4 Math credits• Requirements for one Endorsement

Performance Acknowledgements

Dual credit – 12 hours with 3.0+ or an Associate degree

AP score 3+ or IB exams scoring 4+ Earning a nationally or internationally

recognized business or industry certification/license

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Performance Acknowledgements

PSAT, SAT, ACT-PLAN, ACT PSAT = commended scholar or higher ACT-PLAN = college readiness in two of

four subject areas SAT = combined reading and math score

of 1250+ ACT = composite score of 28 (excluding

writing)

Performance Acknowledgements For this, ELL must exit ESL and score AH on TELPAS

Bilingualism/Biliteracy – ELAR average of 80+ and one of: 3 LOTE with GPA of 80+ Proficiency in Level IV LOTE with GPA of 80+ 3 credits of LOTE with GPA of 80+ Proficiency shown through:

• 3+ on AP exam in LOTE• 4+ on IB exam in LOTE• National assessment of Intermediate High

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Moving forward

Where are we?• SBOE meeting in April

• TETNs (videoconferences from TEA) in April

• Master scheduling

• Curriculum discussions

• TEA posted FAQ documents on Career and College Readiness course

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SBOE April meeting

Clarification from TETN• World Geography and

World History cannot be taken in halves to count together

• For General Education students, the substitution of something else for LOTE can only be done after earning the first credit

• Computer Science I, II can be used for LOTE until new courses built

• Multidisciplinary Endorsement – “without remediation” option means remediation isn’t necessary in the post-secondary world

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Personal Graduation Plan updates

Personal Graduation Plan updates

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Personal Graduation Plan updates

Personal Graduation Plan updates

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ESC Region 12 Planning support guide• Geared towards graduation plans and testing decisions

• All questions to help you implement new diploma plans.

• Categories:• Master Schedule• Testing• Special Populations• Logistics

ESC Region 12Timeline with Appendices• Timeline organized by semesters

• Outlines decisions needing focus at that time

• Appendices at the back have list of advanced courses, endorsement options (from TEA) and prerequisites

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Hillsboro ISD/ESC Region 12/TREACapacity Tool• Timeline organized by semesters

• Outlines decisions needing focus at that time

• Appendices at the back have list of advanced courses, endorsement options (from TEA) and prerequisites

Moving forward towards implementation

Remember the ESC Region 12 HB5 page is updated regularly. It is organized by tabs so you can focus on your needs.

www.esc12.net/hb5

We will continue webinars throughout next year to help keep you informed and build more tools.

Feel free to contact us with questions:

Denise Bell dbell@esc12.net

Stephanie Kucera skucera@esc12.net

Chris Holecek cholecek@esc12.net

Jeni Janek jjanek@esc12.net