Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD

Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD

Objectives for This Meeting • Understand the new House Bill 5 (HB 5) graduation requirements. • Understand the new graduation plans under HB 5. • Learn about the five Endorsements under HB 5. • Verify your child’s Endorsement choice. • Clarify questions you may have. • Sign and date your child’s Endorsement Verification Plan and Texas Achievement Plan.

Socorro ISD HB 5 Website http: //www. sisd. net/HB 5

What is HB 5 and What Does it Change? • Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five: English I , English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History. • Requires each student entering 9 th grade in 2014 -2015 to graduate under the new graduation plans. • Requires each student entering 9 th grade in 2014 -2015 to choose an endorsement.

What are Other Changes? • New attendance requirements: If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive “LOC” instead of a grade and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.

Why are The Changes Helpful to Students?

Steps Your Child Has Completed So Far… • Explored Career Interests • Explored Careers Through Career Modules (Black Boxes) • Completed a Texas Achievement Plan (TAP) • Completed an Endorsement Verification Form

We Have New Graduation Plans If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you graduate DLA. SISD has prescribed the DLA for all students. Distinguished Level of Achievement (SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and Algebra II) SISD Foundation plus Endorsement Automatic admission to most 4 year TX public universities (Top 10% + DLA) Postsecondary Education

Required Classes for All SISD Students

Core Requirements English Math Science Social Studies ENG I – 9 th Algebra I – 9 th Biology – 9 th World History – 9 th ENG II – 10 th Geometry – 10 th Chemistry – 10 th World Geography – 10 th English III – 11 th Algebra II – 11 th Physics – 11 th US History – 11 th Advanced English – 12 th (Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Advanced Math – 12 th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Advanced Science – 12 th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following): Government/ Economics – 12 th • English IV • Pre-Calculus • Earth and Space • Literary Genres • AQR • Astronomy • Creative Writing • Discrete Math • Anatomy & Physiology • Journalism • Calculus AB • Forensic Science • Business ENG

What is an Endorsement? What is an Endorsement: • An Endorsement is similar to a college major. • This is the plan that you will choose to determine your course of study in high school. • You must choose an Endorsement before you register for high school.

Five Available Endorsements

STEM • Project Lead the Way • Engineering and Design • Biomedical Engineering • Computer Science

Business and Industry • • • Agriculture, Food and Natural Science Architecture and Construction A/V Technology and Communication Business Management and Administration Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Public Service • • Education and Training Health Science Human Services Law, Public Safety and Security

Arts and Humanities • • • Performing Arts AP Social Studies IB Social Studies LOTE American Sign Language Legal Services

Multidisciplinary

Five Available Endorsements

College and Career Readiness Planner (CCRP)

Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)

Socorro ISD HB 5 Endorsement Verification Form ___ STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math q Project Lead the Way q Engineering and Design q *Biomedical Engineering q Synergi (MHS) q Computer Science-SATA (EHS) q IB (EDHS) ___ Arts and Humanities q Performing Arts (art, dance, etc. ) (Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV Technology in the CCRP) q AP Social Studies q The same language in a language other than English (LOTE) q *Legal Services (Find Legal Services in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP) Multidisciplinary ___ Business and Industry ___ Public Service Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources q Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS) q Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS) q Floral Design (EDHS/EHS) Architecture and Construction q Architecture q HVAC Technology (EDHS) A/V Technology & Communications q Animation q Audio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting) q Fashion Design (MHS) q Newspaper q Public Speaking q Journalism Business Management and Administration q Business Management Finance q Banking and Financial Services Hospitality and Tourism q Culinary Arts Information Technology q Computer and Network Systems q Computer Programmer q Digital Interactive Media Manufacturing q Welding (AHS/EDHS) Marketing q Marketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS) Transportation, Distribution and Logistics q Automotive Technology Education and Training q Teacher Preparation (AHS) Government and Public Administration q Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only) q Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only) Health Science q Athletic/Personal Trainer q *Biomedical Engineering under STEM q Health Occupations (Non Academy) q Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only) q Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only) q Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only) q Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only) q Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only) Human Services q Cosmetology q Early Childhood Development (Child Care Management) Law, Public Safety and Security q Corrections q *Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS) q Police Officer and Law Enforcement q Security and Protective Services q Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only) q *Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities

Socorro ISD HB 5 Endorsement Verification Form Student Name: __________________ ID#: _________________ Middle School Campus: __________________________________ Program of Study: 1 st Choice: ______________________________ 2 nd Choice: ______________________________ 3 rd Choice: ______________________________ Endorsement: __________________________________ Student Signature: _____________ Date: _________ Parent Signature: _______________________ Date: _________ Counselor Signature: ______________________ Date: _________ *Students graduating on the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan and in the Top 10% of their graduating class, will be eligible for automatic admission to most Texas public 4 year university.

Pathway to Success Register for High School Complete Endorsement Verification Form Complete Texas Achievement Plan Complete Endorsement Verification Form Career Cruising (Inventories, Exploration, College Searches)

Next Steps • Each student will meet with their high school counselor during the ninth grade year to review their Endorsement and Texas Achievement Plan. • Students will then meet with their counselor on a yearly basis and as needed. • Although students must choose one Endorsement, students may actually earn more than one. Counselors will discuss this with students.

Questions & Answers