House Bill 5 High School Graduation Requirements Alvin
House Bill 5, High School Graduation Requirements & Alvin High School Elective Fair Aaron Webb University of St. Thomas
House Bill 5 �House Bill 5 was recently adopted by the Texas State Legislator. This bill dramatically changed the requirements for high school graduation in Texas. �The State of Texas changed the graduation requirements from 24 credits to 22 credit. �Also included in this bill was a reduction of standardized test needed to graduate from high school. �House Bill 5 will not be implemented until 2014 -15 school year. http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 English Language Arts �Students must complete four total credits of English Language Arts. �English III �Advanced English Course (i. e. English IV). http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Mathematics �Students must complete three total credits of Mathematics. �Algebra I �Geometry �Advanced Mathematics (i. e. Algebra II, Pre Calculus, or Calculus). http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Science �Students must complete three total credits of Science. �Biology �IPC or Advanced Science Course �Advanced Science Course (i. e. chemistry, physics, aquatic science). http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Social Studies �Students must complete three total credits of Social Studies. �U. S. History �U. S. Government (one-half credit) �Economics (one-half credit) �World Geography or World History or Combined World History/ World Geography. http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program �Physical Education: One Credit �Language Other Than English: Two Credits in the same language �Fine Arts: One Credit �Electives: Five Credits http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Endorsements �The passage of House Bill 5 allowed for schools to give endorsements to students for completion of certain classes. �Curriculum requirements for the endorsements include: - Four Credits in Mathematics Credits - Four Credits in Science Credits - Two additional Elective Credits http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 STEM Endorsement �This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - science, including environmental science - technology, including computer science - engineering - advanced math http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Business and Industry Endorsement � This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: -Database management - Information Technology -Communication - Accounting - Finance - Marketing -Graphic Design -Architecture -Construction - Welding - Logistics - Automotive Technology - Agricultural Science - HVAC http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Public Services �This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - Health sciences and occupations - Education and training - Law Enforcement - Culinary arts and Hospitality http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Arts and Humanities �This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - Political Science - World Language - Cultural Studies -English literature - History -Fine Arts http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Multidisciplinary Studies �This endorsement allows students to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement. http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf
House Bill 5 Distinguished Level of Achievement �A student can earn distinguished levels of achievement by successfully completing: - Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II. - Four credits in science - Complete the curriculum requirements at least one endorsement http: //www. alvinisd. net/cms/lib 03/TX 01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20 HB%205%20 summary. pdf for
Alvin High School Elective Fair February 6 th , 2014
Alvin High School Invite Letter to Campus Teachers and Programs
Alvin High School Departments, Clubs, and Organizations in Attendance � AHS Interact � Yearbook � Business/ Marketing/ Finance � Alvin Community college Dual Credit � Student Council � English As a Second Language � Alvin High School Friends of Rachel � Future farmers of America � Softball � Choir � Visual Arts � Advanced Academics � Jacketeers/ Dance Team � Alvin High School Testing Coordinator � Anatomy & Physiology � AVID
Alvin High School Departments, Clubs, and Organizations in Attendance Cont. � Medical Science � Band � Football � Men and Women’s Track � Auto Collision � Construction and Architecture � Business and Information Technology � Golf � Criminal Justice � History � Science � National Honor Society � Engineering � Theatre Arts � JROTC � Culinary Arts
Alvin High School Departments, Clubs, and Organizations in Attendance Cont. � Academic Decathlon � Career and Technology Center “Welding” � Education/ Fashion Design � Flex Manufacturing � Audio/Video � Counseling Office � Boys & Girls Basketball � Tennis � Volleyball � Gymnastics � Boys & Girls Soccer
Science Department
Alvin High School Jacketeers
Culinary Arts
Foreign Language
Speech and Debate
Career and Technology
National Honor Society
AVID
JROTC
AHS Choir
Criminal Justice
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