House Bill 5 and High School Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School in 2014-2015 Foundation Program Required Courses Endorsements Distinguished Performance Acknowledgements
Freshmen 2014-2015 1. English I 2. Math 3. Science 4. Social Studies 5. Physical Education 6. Foreign Language or Fine Art 7. Elective for Endorsement
Family Choices to Make Choose your endorsement Some endorsements require specific courses for the freshmen year (Such as JROTC in Public Services, Computer Science in STEM, etc.) Review your course selections Submit your changes to your counselor by April 21, 2014
Required Courses - English 4 credits English I, II, and III and English IV, English IV DC, AP English IV Debate III or Advanced Journalism III: Newspaper or Advanced Journalism III: Yearbook or Advanced Integrated Reading and Writing
Required Courses - Mathematics 3 credits Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Algebraic Reasoning (To be developed) or Statistics (To be developed)
Required Courses - Science 3 credits Biology and IPC, Chemistry or Physics and AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensic Science or Advanced Animal Science
Required Courses Social Studies 3 credits United States History and United States Government (1/2 credit) and Economics (1/2 credit) and World History or World Geography
Required Courses Languages Other Than English 2 credits Two levels of the same language or Two credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II, and III* or Courses designated as replacements after the first year of foreign languages. *Must be earned before September 1, 2016
Required Courses Others Physical Education 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Art I, II, III, or IV Dance I, II, III, or IV Music I, II, III, or IV Theatre I, II, III, or IV or Principles and Elements of Floral Design Health ½ credit (local) Speech ½ credit (local)
Required Courses 26 Credits English 4 Credit Mathematics 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Foreign Languages 2 Credits Fine Arts 1 Credit Physical Education 1 Credit Health and Speech 1 Credit Electives 4 credits Endorsement courses 4 credits
Endorsements 4 Additional Credits Mathematics 1 additional credit Science 1 additional credit Electives 2 additional credits
Endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary
Endorsements STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics and Computer Science or Mathematics or Science or Combination A coherent sequence of 3 credits from 2 of the above
Business & Industry Career and Technical Education A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. Clusters Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business Management and Administration Finance Manufacturing Marketing or
Business & Industry (continued) English Four English elective credits including three levels in one of the following areas: Debate or Advanced Journalism: Newspaper or Advanced Journalism: Yearbook or Combination A coherent sequence of four credits from the above programs
Public Services Career and Technical Education A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course and the final course from one of the following clusters. Clusters Education and Training/Human Services Health Science or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Four courses in JROTC
Arts and Humanities Social Studies Five Social Studies credits or Foreign Languages Four Levels of the same language other than English or Two levels of the same language other than English and two levels of a different language other than English or Fine Arts Four credits from one or two disciplines of fine arts
Multidisciplinary Studies Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education or Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or Four credits in Advanced Placement or dual credit selected from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Other Languages, or Fine Arts
Distinguished Level of Achievement* Successful Completion of Required Courses Successful Completion of at least one endorsement Four credits in mathematics (including Algebra II) Four credits in science *Required to be eligible for TOP 10% and automatic state college admissions
Performance Acknowledgments For 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 grade equivalent Outstanding performance in bilingualism A score of 3 or more on an AP Exam Outstanding performance on PSAT, SAT, or ACT-PLAN, ACT Nationally recognized industry certification score or license An associate degree while in high school
Freshmen 2014-2015 1. English I 2. Math 3. Science 4. Social Studies 5. Physical Education 6. Foreign Language or Fine Art 7. Elective for Endorsement
Family Choices to Make Choose your endorsement Some endorsements require specific courses for the freshmen year (Such as JROTC in Public Services, Computer Science in STEM, etc.) Review your course selections Submit your changes to your counselor by April 21, 2014