GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEXAS STUDENTS

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26 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION

EPISD Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan HB5

ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS

• STEM

• Business and Industry

• Public Service

• Arts & Humanities

• Multidisciplinary

• Equaling 4 credits

TESTING

STAAR EOC

TESTING REQUIREMENTSSTAAR End of Course Exams

5 Exams

Algebra I,

English I, English II,

Biology

U.S. History

GRADUATION

Equals 26 credits in the appropriate areas

ANDEOC testing requirements

NO GRADUATION26 credits + not meeting

testing requirements4 years + 16 credits5 years + 25 credits

Must have 26 credits in the appropriate areas and testing

requirements!!

ABSENCESMust be IN class 90% of the time (TEA

Law)

If a student misses more than 5 days in a semester = not receiving credit for class

89% NC

78% NC

NO CREDIT

ADVANCED CLASSESOpen enrollment

9th and 10th grade classes are Pre-Ap (Advanced Program)

11th and 12th grade classes are AP Programs (Advanced Programs)

Dual Credit Classes

Receive college credits while in High School

Colleges LOOK FOR THESE!!!!!!!!!!

GRADUATION CHECKLISTTake the optional and required

college entrance exams early (SAT and Act)

Talk with people about their college experiences

Apply for financial aidApply for scholarships

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORGet to know them WELL!!

They will help withHigh School requirementsCollege applicationsScholarshipsRecommendation LettersNCAA Clearinghouse (athletic scholarships)

FRANKLIN 9TH GRADE CENTER

• HB 5 Meetings

• January 12 0r January 20

• 6:00

• High School Counselors and Administration will be there to answer specific questions

GO CENTERResearch on internetCareersCollegesScholarshipsFinancial AideAnything to assist you with planning

for your futureSome printed materials availableOpen before school at 7:15 – 7:40

Tues-Thurs

CALLING IS EASY

1-800-822-PLAN

WEB SITESEdu.govAIE.orgMapping-your-future.orgFastweb.comEd.gov/finaidCareervoyagers.orgwww.tea.state.tx.us/index.htmlwww.achievetexas.org

JULIE MAY BLACK, M.ED, BS ED

CounselorBrown Middle School7820 Helen of TroyEl Paso, Texas 79912915-774-4080jmblack@episd.orgEpisd.orgBrown.episd.org