Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD
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Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD
Objectives for This Meeting• Understand the new House Bill 5 (HB5)
graduation requirements.• Understand the new graduation plans under HB5.• Learn about the five Endorsements under HB5. • Verify your child’s Endorsement choice.• Clarify questions you may have.• Sign and date your child’s Endorsement
Verification Plan and Texas Achievement Plan.
What is HB5 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 9th grade in 2014-2015 to graduate under the new graduation plans.
• Requires each student entering 9th 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 PlansIf you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you graduate DLA. SISD has prescribed the DLA for all students.
SISD Foundatio
n
SISD Foundation
plus Endorsement
Distinguished Level of Achievement
(SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and
Algebra II)Automatic admission to most 4 year TX public universities
(Top 10% + DLA)
Postsecondary Education
Required Classes for All SISD Students
Core RequirementsEnglish Math Science Social Studies
ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th
English Math Science Social StudiesENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th
ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th
English Math Science Social StudiesENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th
ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th
English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th
English Math Science Social StudiesENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th
ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th
English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th
Advanced English – 12th(Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Advanced Math – 12th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Advanced Science – 12th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Government/Economics – 12th
• 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)
___ STEM
___ Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary
___ Business and Industry
___ Public Service
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form ___ STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math
___ Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary
___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS) Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS) Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and Construction Architecture HVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & Communications Animation Audio and Video Production/Media Tech
and Film Production (Broadcasting) Fashion Design (MHS) Newspaper Public Speaking JournalismBusiness Management and Administration Business ManagementFinance Banking and Financial ServicesHospitality and Tourism Culinary ArtsInformation Technology Computer and Network Systems Computer Programmer Digital Interactive MediaManufacturing Welding (AHS/EDHS)Marketing Marketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology
___ Public Service Education and Training Teacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public Administration Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas
accepted students only) Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health Science Athletic/Personal Trainer *Biomedical Engineering under STEM Health Occupations (Non Academy) Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only) Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA
accepted students only) Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted
students only) Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only) Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human Services Cosmetology Early Childhood Development (Child Care
Management)Law, Public Safety and Security Corrections *Emergency and Fire Management Services
(EDHS, SHS) Police Officer and Law Enforcement Security and Protective Services Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted
students only) *Legal Services will move to Arts and
Humanities
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form ___ STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math Project Lead the Way Engineering and Design *Biomedical Engineering Synergi (MHS) Computer Science-SATA (EHS) IB (EDHS)
___ Arts and Humanities
Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.) (Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV Technology in the CCRP) AP Social Studies The same language in a language
other than English (LOTE) *Legal Services (Find Legal Services
in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)
Multidisciplinary
___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS) Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS) Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and Construction Architecture HVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & Communications Animation Audio and Video Production/Media Tech
and Film Production (Broadcasting) Fashion Design (MHS) Newspaper Public Speaking JournalismBusiness Management and Administration Business ManagementFinance Banking and Financial ServicesHospitality and Tourism Culinary ArtsInformation Technology Computer and Network Systems Computer Programmer Digital Interactive MediaManufacturing Welding (AHS/EDHS)Marketing Marketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology
___ Public Service Education and Training Teacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public Administration Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas
accepted students only) Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health Science Athletic/Personal Trainer *Biomedical Engineering under STEM Health Occupations (Non Academy) Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only) Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA
accepted students only) Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted
students only) Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only) Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human Services Cosmetology Early Childhood Development (Child Care
Management)Law, Public Safety and Security Corrections *Emergency and Fire Management Services
(EDHS, SHS) Police Officer and Law Enforcement Security and Protective Services Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted
students only) *Legal Services will move to Arts and
Humanities
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification FormStudent Name: ___________________________________ ID#: __________________________________
Middle School Campus: ___________________________________________________________________
Program of Study:1st Choice: ___________________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ___________________________________________________________
3rd 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
Complete Texas Achievement Plan
Complete Endorsement Verification Form
Register for High School
Career Cruising (Inventories,
Exploration, College Searches)
Complete Endorsement Verification Form
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