Navigating HB 5 Mathematics and Science Leaders ESC Region 11 February 2014
The intent of HB5 Accountability, Assessment and Graduation Plans The goals: the development of a more diverse workforce sending students to the postsecondary level more prepared The understanding is that each student s path to the workforce is unique
Key Provisions
High School Graduation Requirements To receive a high school diploma, a student entering Grade 9 in 2014-2015 school year and thereafter must complete the following: the Foundation High School Program testing requirements (English I & II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History) demonstrated proficiency professional communication
DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission Requires ALGEBRA II Endorsements 26 Credits STEM Alg II Physics Chemistry 2 electives Business & Industry 1 Advanced Math 1 Advanced Science 2 electives Arts & Humanities 1 Advanced Math 1 Advanced Science 2 electives Public Services 1 Advanced Math 1 Advanced Science 2 electives Multi - disciplinary 1 Advanced Math 1 Advanced Science 2 electives FOUNDATION 22 CREDITS: 4 ELA (ELA I, II, III & advanced English) 3 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, & 1 advanced math) 3 Social Studies ( world geography, world history, or combined, US History, government/economics) 3 Science (biology, IPC or advanced science, and additional advanced science) 2 LOTE, 1 Fine Arts, 1 Physical Education, 5 Electives
Foundation High School Program Foundation Curriculum English Language Arts (4 credits) English I English II English III Advanced English Course* Mathematics (3 credits) Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course* Enrichment Curriculum Physical Education One credit Some exceptions Languages Other Than English Two credits in the same language Computer programming languages Some exceptions* Science (3 credits) Biology Laboratory-based course Advanced Science Course* Social Studies (3 credits) U.S. History U.S. Government (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) World Geography, or World History, or Combined World Geography/World History** Fine Arts One credit Electives Five credits Total: 22 credits Course has a required EOC assessment *determined by SBOE **Course does not yet exist
Foundation Advanced Courses SBOE Rule *Mathematical Models with Applications *Mathematical Applications in AFNR (CTE) Third Mathematics Credit AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science *Digital Electronics (CTE/PLTW) *Robotics Programming and Design (Tech Apps) IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL) IB Mathematics SL Algebra II Precalculus AQR Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving Independent Study in Mathematics AP Statistics IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) IB Further Mathematics HL Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Statistics & Risk Management (CTE) Locally developed math course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)] AP Calculus AB Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b-5) Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015-2016) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015-2016)
Foundation Advanced Courses SBOE Rule Second (laboratory-based) Science Credit Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) Chemistry AP Chemistry IB Chemistry Physics Principles of Technology (CTE) AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based IB Physics
Foundation Advanced Courses SBOE Rule Third Science Credit Chemistry Physics Aquatic Science Astronomy Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based IB Physics IB Environmental Systems Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Medical Microbiology (CTE) Pathophysiology (CTE) Food Science (CTE) Forensic Science (CTE) Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) AP Physics C AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry Locally developed science course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)] Principles of Technology (CTE) Scientific Research & Design (CTE) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW) Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
Endorsements A student may earn an endorsement by completing: curriculum requirements for the endorsement four credits in mathematics four credits in science Two additional elective credits
Endorsements Advanced Courses SBOE Rule Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement Algebra II Precalculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Independent Study in Math Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) IB Further Mathematics HL Engineering Mathematics (CTE) Statistics & Risk Management (CTE) Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Locally developed math course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)] Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b-5)] *Math Models (for the 2014-2015 school year only) College Prep Math [pursuant to TEC, 28.014] Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015-2016) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015-2016)
Endorsements Advanced Courses SBOE Rule Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement Chemistry IB Physics Physics IB Environmental Systems Aquatic Science Advanced Animal Science (CTE) Astronomy Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE) Earth and Space Science Anatomy and Physiology (CTE) Environmental Systems Medical Microbiology (CTE) AP Biology Pathophysiology (CTE) AP Chemistry Food Science (CTE) AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Forensic Science (CTE) AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Advanced Biotechnology (CTE) AP Physics C Principles of Technology (CTE) AP Environmental Science IB Biology IB Chemistry Locally developed science course or other activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)] Scientific Research & Design (CTE) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE) Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW) Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
Endorsement: STEM Requirements Algebra II, chemistry, physics and: Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) (A) a coherent sequence of four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from Chapter 130 of this title, Chapter 127 of this title, or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner. The final course in the sequence must be obtained from one of the CTE career clusters listed in the following: Chapter 130, Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (B) a coherent sequence of four credits in computer science selected from: Fundamentals of Computer Science Discrete Mathematics for Comp Science Computer Science I, II, or III Digital Forensics AP Computer Science Mobile App Development IB Computer Science, Standard Level Robotics Programming & Design IB Computer Science, Higher Level Independent Study of Tech Apps
Endorsement: STEM Continued Requirements Algebra II, chemistry, physics and: Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) C) three credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra II and TWO additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite by selecting courses from subsection (e)(2) [the fourth math list]; (D four credits in science by successfully completing chemistry, physics, and TWO additional science courses by selecting courses from subsection (e)(5) [the fourth science list] ; (E) in addition to Algebra II, physics, and chemistry, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the categories or disciplines represented by Subdivisions (A), (B), (C), and (D).
Endorsement: Business and Industry Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) (A) a coherent sequence of four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from Chapter 130 of this title, Chapter 127 of this title, or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner. The final course in the sequence must be obtained from one of the CTE career clusters listed in the following: (i) Chapter 130, Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; or (ii) Chapter 130, Subchapter B, Architecture and Construction; or (iii) Chapter 130, Subchapter C, Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications); or (iv) Chapter 130, Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration; or (v) Chapter 130, Subchapter F, Finance; or (vi) Chapter 130, Subchapter I, Hospitality and Tourism; or (vii) Chapter 130, Subchapter K, Information Technology; or (viii) Chapter 130, Subchapter M, relating to Manufacturing; or (ix) Chapter 130, Subchapter N, relating to Marketing; or (x) Chapter 130, Subchapter P, relating to Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; or
Endorsement: Business and Industry Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) (B) four English elective credits by selecting courses from Chapter 110 of this title to include three levels in one of the following areas: (i) advanced broadcast journalism; or (ii) advanced journalism newspaper; (iii) public speaking; or (iv) debate; or (v) Advanced journalism: yearbook; or (C) four credits from Technical Applications by selecting from the following : Digital Design and Media Production Digital Video and Audio Design Digital Art and Animation Web Communications 3-D Modeling and Animation Web Design Digital Communications in 21 st Century Web Game Development Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies (D) a coherent sequence of four credits from subparagraph (A), (B), OR (C), of this paragraph.
Endorsement: Public Services Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) (A) a coherent sequence of four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from Chapter 130 of this title, Chapter 127 of this title, or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner. The final course in the sequence must be obtained from one of the CTE career clusters listed in the following: (i) Chapter 130, Subchapter E, Education and Training; or (ii) Chapter 130, Subchapter G, Government and Public Administration; or (iii) Chapter 130, Subchapter H, Health Science (iv) Chapter 130, Subchapter J, Human Services; or (v) Chapter 130, Subchapter L, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; or (B) four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).
Endorsement: Arts and Humanities Courses (A) a total of five social studies courses from Chapter 113 or Chapter 118 (B) four levels of the same language in a language other than English by selecting courses in accordance with Chapter 114 of this title; or (C) two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English by selecting courses in accordance with Chapter 114 of this title; or (D) four levels of American sign language by selecting courses in accordance with Chapter 114 of this title; or (E) a coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses in fine arts from one or two categories in Chapter 117 of this title or innovative courses approved by the commissioner. (F) Four English elective credits by selecting from the following: English IV Independent Study in English Literary Genres Creative Writing Research and Technical Writing Humanities AP English Literature and Composition Communication Applications IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level
Endorsement: Multidisciplinary Courses or Credits (can be taken sequentially or concurrently) (A) four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence; or (B) four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics; or (C) four advanced placement or International Baccalaureate or dual credit courses selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages Other Than English, or Fine Arts.
Distinguished Level of Achievement A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement including a total of four credits in mathematics, including Algebra II and a total of four credits in science
Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: for outstanding performance in a dual credit course in bilingualism and biliteracy on an AP test or IB exam on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification of license
Course Offerings Local Control Districts (with Board approval and in partnership with an IHE and local business/community members) may offer a course / activity / training / apprenticeship that leads to obtaining an industry recognized credential or certification Annual reporting to TEA required
HB 5 (College Prep Courses) Each school district in partnership with at least one IHE is to develop and provide courses in college prep for mathematics and English language arts for 12 th grade students who do not meet the college readiness standards Provided on HS campus (distance learning option) Faculty from HS and IHE collaborate (Commissions of TEA and THECB may adopt rules) Must give notice to eligible students and their parents/guardians Successful completion of the course may be used for the advance ELA/Mathematics curriculum requirement Districts must develop or purchase instructional materials May be dual credit (at discretion of IHE) Must be available in 2014-2015
World CAFÉ: HB5 Questions CTE Questions
Resources Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
Contact Information Renee Agent, Coordinator Accountability, Assessment and Federal Programs ragent@esc11.net Susan Patterson, CTE Consultant spatterson@esc11.net