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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Student Information Session

Incoming Seguin High School Freshmen 2015-2016

During the 83rd Texas Legislature, House Bill 5 was

signed into law, which changed high school

graduation requirements for students who will be

freshmen during the 2015-2016 school year. The

bill provides flexibility for high school students to

pursue either higher education or a career

pathway.

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Outstanding Performance(s) in:

Dual Credit

Bilingualism and Biliteracy

Advanced Placement Exams

PSAT, ACT–PLAN, SAT or ACT

Business or Industry Certificate or License

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Foundation High School Program with Endorsement, including Algebra II

Eligible for top 10% Automatic Admission in a Texas Public University (except UT Austin top 7%)

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Five Endorsements

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)  Career and Technical education (CTE) courses related to STEM

 Mathematics

 Combination of no more than two of the categories listed above

 Computer Science

 Science

Business and Industry (one of the following or a combination of areas)  Agriculture

 Arts

 Audio/Video

 Marketing

 Food and Natural Resources

 Information Technology

 Manufacturing

 Technology Applications

 Architecture and Construction

 Technology and Communications

 Business Management and Administration

 Transportation or Distribution and Logistics

 English electives in public speaking, debate, advanced

broadcast journalism, advanced journalism including

newspaper and yearbook

Public Services (one of the following)  Human Services

 Law

 Corrections and Security

 Health Science

 Public Safety

 Education and Training

 Government and Public Administration

 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Arts and Humanities (one of the following)  2 levels each in two languages other than English (LOTE)

 4 levels in the same LOTE

 Courses from one or two areas (music, theater, art dance) in fine arts

 English electives not included in Business and Industry

 Social Studies

 American Sign Language (ASL)

Multi-Disciplinary Studies (one of the following)  4 advanced courses from other endorsement areas

 4 credits in each foundation subject area, including English IV and chemistry and/or physics

 4 credits in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science,

social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

Career Cluster:

STEM

Required Courses:

Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics

Includes Courses Directly Related to:

Science or

Advanced Math (above Algebra II)

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Pre-Engineering – PLTW

Mechanical Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Chemist

Environmental Scientist

Statistician

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Endorsement: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Sequence: Pre-Engineering/Pre-Technical (PLTW)

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior English 1* English 2* English 3 / AP / DC English 4 / AP / DC

Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / Precalculus* Precalculus* / Calculus

World Geography* World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

Biology* Chemistry* Physics* AP Chemistry / AP Biology / Other Advanced Science

Introduction to Engineering Design

Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Engineering Design & Development

Elective - PE/Athletics Elective - Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective - Foreign Language 2

Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective - Foreign Language 1

Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice

Required Electives (9)

PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 Credits)

Certifications: OSHA Career Safe, Student Electronics Technician

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Career Clusters:

Agriculture, Architecture, Audio/Video Technology, Business, Information Technology, and

Transportation

Required Courses:

Additional Math and Science

Includes Courses Directly Related to:

Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters

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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Horticulture – working with plants

Welding – Ag Mechanics

Veterinarian

Equine Science – learn about horses

Geological and Petroleum Technician

Farm, Ranch and other Agricultural Manager

Environmental Engineer

Agricultural Inspector

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Endorsement: Business and Industry

Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Sequence: Animal Science - Veterinary Assistant

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior English 1* English 2* English 3 / AP / DC English 4 / AP / DC

Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / AQR Independent Study in Mathematics

World Geography** World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Advanced Animal Science Anatomy and Physiology / AP Biology / AP Chemistry

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Equine Science AND Small Animal Management

Recommended: Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology Management

Veterinary Medical Applications

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective - Foreign Language 2

Recommended: Medical Microbiology

Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective - Foreign Language 1

Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice

Required Electives (9)

PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 Credits)

Certifications: Veterinary Assistant, OSHA Career Safe

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Business, Management, and Administration

 Accountant  Tax Preparer  International Business  Sales Manager  Chief Executive Officer of a company  Business Owner  Secretary  Customer Service Representative  Medical Records

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Architecture and Construction

 Architect

 Interior Designer

 Building Maintenance

 Construction Management

 Electrical Inspector

 HVAC Installation

 HVAC Repair

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Manufacturing

Safety Coordinator

Materials Handler

Production Manager

 Industrial Technician

Welder

Quality Control Inspector

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Career Clusters:

Health Science, Human Services, Education and Training, and Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and

Security

Required Courses:

Additional Math and Science

Includes Courses Directly Related to:

Public Services CTE Career Clusters or

NJROTC

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Education and Training

Childcare – Day care worker

Elementary teacher

Secondary teacher

 Instructional coordinator

Art, drama, music teacher

Corporate trainer

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Health Science

Nurse (LVN & RN)

Dentist/Dental Assistant

Occupational Therapist/Assistant

Physical Therapist/Assistant

Radiation Therapist

Pharmacy Technician

Physician (Doctor)

Dietician and Nutritionist

EMT

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Endorsement: Public Service

Cluster: Health Science Sequence: Pharmacy Tech

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior English 1* English 2* English 3 / AP / DC English 4 / AP / DC

Algebra 1/ Geometry* Geometry* /Algebra 2* Algebra 2* / AQR AQR / Statistics

World Geography* World History / AP US History / AP / DC Govt./ Economics / AP / DC

IPC / Biology* Biology* / Chemistry* Anatomy and Physiology Medical Microbiology

Principles of Health Science AND Medical Terminology

Health Science Select an available Practicum or related elective

Practicum in Health Science: Pharmacy Tech (2 Periods)

Elective – PE/Athletics Elective - Foreign Language 2 Elective Choice Elective Choice

Elective – Fine Arts Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective Choice Elective - Foreign Language 1

Elective Choice Elective Choice

Required Electives (9)

PE (1 credit), Fine Arts (1 credit), Foreign Language (2 credits), 5 Electives (5 Credits)

Certifications: Pharmacy Tech

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security