House Bill 5

Graduation

Requirements

HB5 Requirements

• Began with students who entered grade 9 in 2014-2015.

• Students entering high school prior to 2014-2015 have

the option to change graduation plans.

• Students must:

• Meet graduation requirements

• Meet testing requirements—English I, English II, Algebra I,

Biology, U.S. History

• Demonstrate speech proficiency

FLEXIBILITY AND STUDENT CHOICE IS KEY!

HB5 Requirements

• All endorsements, performance acknowledgements, and distinguished achievement must be recorded on the diploma and the transcript.

• ALL STUDENTS BEGIN ON FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT.

• Distinguished Achievement is earned by

• Endorsement

• 4 science credits

• 4 mathematics credits

• Algebra II

AP and IB Courses

• May substitute for required courses on the Foundation

Plan

• May only count for one credit toward graduation

• May not satisfy the requirement for an advanced course,

but may count for a required course and an endorsement.

• May count as elective courses.

• Each course counts for one credit, but may count in more

than one place.

Dual Credit Courses

• May substitute for a required course.

• May count toward endorsement.

• May count as an advanced course.

• May count as electives.

• Each course counts for one credit, but may count in more

than one place.

Prerequisites

• NON-NEGOTIABLE unless the course in question was

completed out-of-state, out-of-country, or in a nonpublic

school.

Foundation High School

Program

22 credits

• Students must complete the sophomore year in order to

revert to the Foundation Plan.

• Students beginning high school prior to 2014-2015 may

change from their current graduation plan to the FHSP.

English Language Arts 4 credits

• English I

• English II

• English III

• English IV

• Independent Study in English

• Literary Genres

• Creative writing

• Research and Technical Writing

• Humanities (not currently offered)

• Public Speaking III

• Communication Applications

• Oral Interpretation III

• Debate III

• Independent Study in Speech

• Advanced Broadcast Journalism III

• Advanced Journalism III—Newspaper or Yearbook

• AP English Literature and Composition

• IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level

• Business English

• College Preparatory Course

Fourth English Language Arts Credit

Mathematics 3 credits

• Algebra I

• Geometry

• Math Models with Applications

• Math Applications in Agriculture

• Digital Electronics (SHS)

• Robotics Programming and Design (not currently offered)

• Algebra II

Third Mathematics Credit

Science 3 credits

• Biology

• IPC

• Chemistry

• AP Chemistry

• IB Chemistry

• Physics

• Principles of Technology*

• AP Physics I

• IB Physics

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Aquatic Science

• Astronomy

• Earth and Space

Science

• Environmental

Systems

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Physics 1

• AP Physics 2

• AP Physics C

• AP Environmental

Systems

• IB Biology

• IB Chemistry

• IB Physics

• IB Environmental

Systems

• Advanced Animal

Science

• Adv. Plant & Soil

Science

• Anatomy &

Physiology

• Medical

Microbiology

• Pathophysiology

• Food Science

• Forensic Science

• Adv.

Biotechnology

• Principles of

Technology*

• Scientific Research

and Design

• Engineering

Design and

Problem Solving

(SHS)

• Principles of

Engineering (SHS)

Third Science CreditSecond Science Credit

Social Studies 3 credits

• World Geography

• World History

• U.S. History (11th grade)

• U.S. Government (0.5 credits)

• Economics (0.5 credits)

First Social Studies Credit

Students may choose!

Second and Third Social Studies Credits

Languages other than English

• Any two levels in the same language

• French

• German

• Latin

• Spanish

• Computer Programming Language (September 2016)

• Exceptions

LOTE 2 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

• Foundations of Personal Fitness, Aerobic Activities,

Adventure/Outdoor Education (not offered)and Team or

Individual Sports

• Athletics, JROTC, OCPE, Drill Team, Marching Band, and

Cheerleading (CHECK COURSE CODES)

• Exceptions

Fine Arts 1 credit

• Art Level I, II, III, or IV

• Dance Level I, II, III, or IV

• Music Level I, II, III, or IV

• Theatre Level I, II, III, or IV

• Principles and Elements of Floral Design

• Digital Art and Animation

• 3-D Modeling and Animation

Electives 5 credits

• Ch 110 – English Language Arts and Reading

• Ch 111 – Mathematics

• Ch 112 – Science

• Ch 113 – Social Studies

• Ch 114 – Languages other than English

• Ch 115 – Health

• Ch 116 – Physical Education

• Ch 117 – Fine Arts

• Ch 118 – Economics

• Ch 126 – Technology Applications

• Ch 127 – Career Development

• Ch 130 – Career and Technology Education

• Any elective credit may not be used for another grad requirement.

Foundation HSP with

Endorsement

26 credits

• A student may earn an endorsement by successfully

completing:

• Requirements for the Foundation HSP

• Curriculum requirements for the endorsement

• Four (4) credits in mathematics

• Four (4) credits in science

• Two (2) additional credits

5 Endorsement Choices

STUDENTS MUST IDENTIFY AN ENDORSEMENT IN WRITING UPON ENTERING GRADE 9

• STEM

• Business and Industry

• Public Services

• Arts and Humanities

• Multidisciplinary

STUDENTS MAY IDENTIFY AND EARN MORE THAN ONE ENDORSEMENT.

FHSP-E 4 Math Credits

• Algebra II

• Precalculus

• AQR

• Statistics

• Independent Study in Math

• AP Statistics

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Computer Science

• IB Math Studies Standard Level

• IB Math Standard Level

• IB Math Higher Level

• IB Further Math

• Engineering Math (SHS)

• Statistics & Risk Mgmt. (CC)

• Discrete Math for Computer

Science (not currently offered)

• Discrete Math for Problem

Solving

• College Preparatory Math

4th Math--Advanced Mathematics Credit

FHSP-E 4 Science Credits

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Aquatic Science

• Astronomy

• Earth and Space Science

• Environmental Systems

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Physics 1

• AP Physics 2

• AP Physics C

• AP Environmental Systems

• IB Biology

• IB Chemistry

• IB Physics

• IB Environmental Systems

• Advanced Animal Science

• Adv. Plant & Soil Science

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Medical Microbiology

• Pathophysiology

• Food Science

• Forensic Science

• Adv. Biotechnology

• Principles of Technology*

• Scientific Research and Design

• Engineering Design and Problem Solving (SHS)

• Principles of Engineering (SHS)

• Arts and Humanities Exception

4th Science--Advanced Science Credit

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

(STEM)

• Algebra II

• Chemistry

• Physics

A coherent sequence in one of the following areas:

• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Science

• TBI

AND

Business and Industry

• Agriculture• Animal Science (CC)

• Natural Resource Systems (CC)

• Plant Systems (CC)

• Architecture & Construction• Design

• Construction (CC)

• Arts, A/V, Technology• Animation (CC)

• A/V Production (CC)

• Graphic Design and Illustration (CC)

• Commercial Photography (CC)

• Radio Broadcasting (CC)

• Video Game Design (CC)

• Business Management

• Finance• Accounting

• Hospitality & Tourism• Culinary (CTC)

• Information Technology• CISCO (CC)

• Web Tech (CC)

• Manufacturing• Welding (CC)

• Medical Administration• Medical Informatics (CC)

• Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics• Auto Tech (CC)

• Newspaper

• Yearbook

• Advanced Broadcast Journalism

• Debate

• Public Speaking

A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:

Public Services

• Education and Training (CC)

• Cosmetology (CC)

• Firefighter

• Law Enforcement

• JROTC

• Leadership Academy (EHS)

• Health Science

• EMT (CC)

• Pharmacology (CC)

• Phlebotomy (CC)

• LVN (CC)

• TBI

A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:

Arts and Humanities

• Social Studies

• 5 social studies credits

• Leadership Academy Social Studies (EHS)

• Language Other Than English (LOTE)

• 4 levels of the same language

• 2 levels of 2 different languages

• 4 levels of American Sign Language

• Fine Arts

• 4 credits from one or two disciplines

• English

• 5 English elective credits

A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:

Multidisciplinary Studies

• Core

• 4 years in core subject areas

• English IV

• Chemistry and/or Physics

• AP, IB, DC

• 4 credits from AP, IB, or DC from the core subject areas,

Economics, LOTE, or Fine Arts

• TBI

A coherent sequence of 4 or more credits in the following:

Performance Acknowledgments

• Industry Certification

• Outstanding performance

• in bilingualism / biliteracy

• in a dual credit course

• 12 hours of college courses earning a 3.0 or higher

• Earn an associate degree in high school

• on an AP/IB exam

• ≥ 3 on AP exam

• ≥ 4 on IB exam

• on the PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, ACT

• PSAT earning a score that qualifies student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corp.

• ACT-PLAN achieving college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests

• SAT combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250

• ACT a composite score of 28 (excluding the writing sub score)

Moving Forward

• Flexibility and Student Choice is Key!

• Don’t move alone.

• Phone a friend.

• Office of Secondary Curriculum (254) 336-0215

• Office of Guidance (254) 336-0282

• Face to face with students.

• Parent meeting requirement?

• http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149