Gena Helton, Education Specialist: College and Career Guidance

Gena Helton, Education Specialist: College and Career Guidance gena.helton@esc13.txed.net 512-919-5337

Agenda March 19, 2014 Gena Helton Steve Frank Melissa Curtis Gena Helton Graduation Requirements Personal Graduation Plans Programs Of Study College Preparatory Course Eighth Grade Transition Toolbox

English 1 & 2 Reading and Writing Tests Transition Requirements Students must meet three criteria: pass one assessment (either reading or writing); meet at least the minimum score on the other; and achieve a combined scale score of 3750 (the phase-in 1 standard), which represents the sum of the scale scores needed to reach Level II for reading (1875) and Level II for writing (1875). These three criteria would apply only to the current testing. Students still retesting after the redesign will take the new test.

Districts can t administer more than two benchmarks as preparation for state exams. A students EOC grade can t be used for: Class Rank Automatic College Admission Single criterion for admission to general academic teaching institution

No Endorsement Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. Distinguished Graduate (26 credits) Eligible for Top 10% College Admission Algebra 2 as Adv Math Graduate Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits) Algebra 2 Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Business &Industry Endorsement Option (A-D) Adv Math Adv Math Adv Math Adv Science Adv Science Adv Science 2 Elective Credits An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F) 2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits A Public Service A Multidisciplinary Endorsement Endorsement Option (A-B) Option (A-C) 2/28/2014 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) Foundation Program (22 credits) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) Education 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, Service & W Center, G or W H) Region 13 2 LOTE 1 FA Feb-14 1 PE 5

Performance Acknowledgements: (on di ploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. Distinguished Graduate (26 credits) Eligible for Top 10% College Admission Algebra 2 as Adv Math No Endorsement Graduate Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits) Algebra 2 Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Business &Industry Endorsement Option (A-D) An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F) Foundation Program 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 2/28/2014 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Public Service Endorsement Option (A-B) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Multidisciplinary Endorsement Option (A-C) (22 credits) 2 LOTE Education Service 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & WCenter, G or W H)Region 1 FA 13 1 PE 5 Feb-14

No Endorsement Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement. Graduate Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. A school district defines advanced courses and determines Distinguished a coherent Graduate sequence of (26 credits) Eligible for Top 10% College Admission courses for an endorsement area, provided that prerequisites are followed. A school district that offers only one endorsement curriculum must offer the multidisciplinary studies endorsement curriculum. Algebra 2 as Adv Math Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits) Algebra 2 Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Business &Industry Endorsement Option (A-D) Adv Math Adv Math Adv Math Adv Science Adv Science Adv Science 2 Elective Credits An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F) 2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits A Public Service A Multidisciplinary Endorsement Endorsement Option (A-B) Option (A-C) 2/28/2014 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) Foundation Program (22 credits) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) Education 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, Service & W Center, G or W H) Region 13 2 LOTE 1 FA Feb-14 1 PE 5

No Endorsement Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. Distinguished Graduate (26 credits) Eligible for Top 10% College Admission Algebra 2 as Adv Math Graduate Graduate with Endorsement (26 credits) Algebra 2 Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A STEM Endorsement Option (A-E) Adv Math Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A Business &Industry Endorsement Option (A-D) Adv Math Adv Math Adv Math Adv Science Adv Science Adv Science 2 Elective Credits A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission. An Arts &Humanities Endorsement Option (A-F) 2 Elective Credits 2 Elective Credits A Public Service A Multidisciplinary Endorsement Endorsement Option (A-B) Option (A-C) 2/28/2014 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) Foundation Program (22 credits) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) Education 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, Service & W Center, G or W H) Region 13 2 LOTE 1 FA Feb-14 1 PE 5

4 x 4 HB 5 Minimum Recommended Distinguished Foundation Distinguished credit credit credit credit credit English 1 Adv 1 Adv 4 4 4 4 4 Math 1 Adv 1 Adv Alg 2 3 4 4 3 4 Science 2 4 4 Social Studies 3 4 4 Biology, IPC/Chem/Physics, 1 Adv 3 4 1 Adv US History, Govt/Eco, W Hist/Geog 3 3 US History, Govt/Eco, W Hist/Geog Economics Foreign Language 0 2 3 2 2 Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Fine Arts 1 1 1 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 1 1 1 6.5 5.5 4.5 5 7 Academic Elective 1 total credits 22 26 26 22 26

Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT (1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 certification or license. or higher on a scale of 4.0 or (2) an associate degree while in high school 2/28/2014 3/19/2014

Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT (1) completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; and > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. (2)satisfying one of the following: 1) completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or 2) demonstrated proficiency in the TEKS for Level IV or higher in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or 3) completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or 4) demonstrated proficiency in one or more LOTE through one of the following methods: a) a score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a language other than English; or b) a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a higher-level languages other than English course; or c) performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a LOTE of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent 3/19/2014

Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT In addition > For to earning meeting a nationally the requirements or internationally to earn recognized a performance business acknowledgment or industry in bilingualism and biliteracy, certification an English or license. language learner must also have: (A) participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or ESL program; and (B) scored at the Advanced High level on the TELPAS. 3/19/2014

Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry (1) earning a score on the PSAT/NMSQT certification or that license. qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (2) achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the PLAN examination (3) earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT ; or (4) earning a composite score on the ACT examination of 28 (excluding the writing sub score) 3/19//2014

Performance Acknowledgements: (on diploma & transcript) > For outstanding performance: * in a dual credit course * in bilingualism and biliteracy * on a college AP test or international baccalaureate exam * on the PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT > For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards declared by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional, or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued by or endorsed by: a national or international business, industry, or professional organization a state agency or other government entity or a state-based industry association Certifications or licensures for performance acknowledgements shall: be age appropriate for high school students represent a student's substantial course of study and/or end-of-program knowledge and skills include an industry recognized examination or series of examinations, an industry validated skill test, or demonstrated proficiency through documented, supervised field experience and represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a high-skill occupation 3/19//2014

HB 5 SECTIONA14.AA(a) Subchapter B, Chapter 28, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 28.02121 Requires: (c) A principal of a high school shall designate a school counselor or school administrator to review personal graduation plan options with each student entering grade nine together with that student s parent or guardian.

HB 5, Section 16 A school district must ensure that each student, on entering ninth grade, indicates in writing an endorsement that the student intends to earn. A district must permit a student to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the endorsement the student previously indicated. The SBOE must provide students with multiple options for earning each endorsement, including, to the greatest extent possible, coherent sequences of courses.

A student may graduate under the foundation high school plan without earning an endorsement if after the student s sophomore year: 1) The student ant the student s parent are advised by the school counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and 2) The student s parents files with the school counselor written permission allowing the student to graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement.

Personal Graduation Plan

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Eng 3 Alg 2 that includes pursuit of a distinguished level of achievement or an Credits from JrH PSAT total credits Parent's educational expectation for the student: Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd Acceleration/Remediation: Course Grades e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. after the Activityinitial confirmation Year Benchmark of the Scores plan under this section. If a Student Signature Date Assessment Scores student amends the student Teacher s Input personal graduation plan, the Parent signature Parent Input school shall send written notice Attendance to the student s parents. Counselor Signature Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information (e) A school district may not prevent a student and the student s parent or guardian from confirming a personal graduation plan endorsement. College Readiness Results (f) A student may amend the student s personal graduation plan PLAN SAT ACT Date Date Fall 2014

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

Senate Bill 1108, passed during the 78 th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003 States: Each Personal Graduation Plan must:

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) Acceleration/Remediation: Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) * Endorsement/s Results 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) * 4 Science English 1 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) * Algebra 2 English 2 English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Graduation Plan Industry Recognized Credential or Certification Algebra 1 Biology US History 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: Year Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature PRINT Date Date Date Fall 2014

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

HB 5 added Requirements for the Personal Graduation Plans

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia Migrant G/T Section 28.025(b-15) and the Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History The personal graduation plan options reviewed must include the distinguished level of LEP achievement described by endorsements described by Section 28.025(c-1). Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

(d)a personal graduation plan under Subsection (c) must identify a course of study that: (1)promotes: (A)college and workforce readiness; and (B)career placement and advancement; and (2)facilitates the student s transition from secondary to postsecondary education.

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Before the conclusion of the school year, the student and the student s parent or guardian must confirm and sign a personal graduation plan for the student. Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia English LEP Math Migrant Science Explain and encourage parents (to the greatest extent possible) G/T the Social Studies Special Education Foreign benefits Language of choosing a high school personal graduation plan Other: that Fine Arts Other: Physical Education Retained: includes the distinguished level of achievement under the College Readiness Results Eng 3 endorsements to enable the student to achieve a class rank in the Alg 2 total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 0 0 0 0 TSI Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results The counselor must: Graduation Plan Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History foundation high school program and includes one or more Credits from JrH top 10 percent for students at the campus. Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

Other Requirements of HB 5

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification HB 3028 technical education program that leads to an industry-recognized license, credential English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 4 English (English 1-3 & 1 Adv) 3 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 1 Adv) 4 Math (Alg 1, Geo, & 2 Adv) 3 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 1 Adv) 4 Science (Bio, IPC or Adv, & 2 Adv) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 3 SS (US H, Ec/Govt, & W G or W H) 2 LOTE 2 LOTE 1 FA 1 FA 1 PE 1 PE 5 7 GPA Rank (22 credits) (26 credits) English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Fine Arts Physical Education Credits from JrH total credits Acceleration/Remediation: Activity Parent's educational expectation for the student: 9th Grade credit 10th Grade credit 11th Grade credit 12th Grade credit Dyslexia LEP Migrant G/T Special Education Other: Other: Retained: 0 0 0 0 TSI Year Personal Graduation Plan Foundation Coursework Endorsement Coursework Distinguished Coursework STAAR EOC Assessments Personal Assessment Results Graduation Plan Intensive Program Of Study Monitoring Process The importa nc e of a High S c hool gra dua tion pla n tha t inc lude s one or more e ndorse me nts a nd the distinguishe d le ve l of a c hie ve me nt a nd the Course Grades Benchmark Scores Assessment Scores Teacher Input Parent Input Attendance Other: * Endorsement/s * 4 Science * Algebra 2 Industry Recognized Credential or Certification English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History Student Signature Parent signature Counselor Signature Interest: Ability: Work Ethic: PRINT Diagnostic Information College Readiness Results Eng 3 Alg 2 PSAT PLAN SAT ACT importa nc e of P ost S e c onda ry Educ a tion, a utoma tic c olle ge a dmission a nd e ligibility for fina nc ia l a id ha ve be e n e xpla ine d to me. Date Date Date Fall 2014

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A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: 1) curriculum requirements for the endorsement 2) four credits in mathematics 3) four credits in science 4) two additional elective credits

A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under the foundation high school program, including an elective requirement.» Count courses for endorsements.» Count credits for graduation requirements.

STEM A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including: 1. Algebra II, 2. chemistry, and 3. physics and:

(B) a coherent sequence of four credits in computer science selected from the following: Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II Computer Science III AP Computer Science IB Computer Science, Standard Level IB Computer Science, Higher Level Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Digital Forensics Game Programming and Design Mobile Application Development Robotics Programming and Design Independent Studies of Technology Applications 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e Comp Sci Comp Sci Comp Sci Comp Sci PE e e e

C) A total of five credits in mathematics by successfully completing Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and two additional mathematics courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec Adv Math LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

D) A total of five credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional science courses 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec Adv Sci LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

E) In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the areas listed in (A), (B), (C), and (D) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec Adv Sci LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

Business & Industry

(A)a coherent sequence courses for 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 courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner of education. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications Business Management & Administration Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Marketing Information Technology Manufacturing Hospitality &Tourism Finance 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e CTE CTE CTE e PE e e e

(B) four English elective credits by selecting three levels in one of the following areas: advanced broadcast journalism public speaking advanced journalism: newspaper debate advanced journalism: yearbook 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e Eng Elect Eng Elect Eng Elect Eng Elect PE e e e

(C) four technology applications credits by selecting from the following: Digital Art and Animation 3-D Modeling and Animation Digital Communications in the 21st Century Digital Video and Audio Design Web Communications Web Design Web Game Development Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e Tech Apps Tech Apps Tech Apps Tech Apps PE e e e

(D) a coherent sequence of four credits from (A), (B), or (C)

(A)a coherent sequence courses for 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 courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the commissioner of education. The final course in the sequence must be selected from one of the following CTE career clusters: Education & Training Government & Public Administration Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security Human Services Health Science 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e CTE CTE CTE e PE e e e

(B) four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e e e e e JROTC JROTC JROTC JROTC

(A) A total of five social studies courses 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec SS LOTE LOTE FA SS e e e e PE e e e

(B) four levels of the same language in a language other than English (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 (D) four levels of American sign language 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE LOTE LOTE FA e e e PE e e e

(E) a coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two categories or disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses approved by the commissioner 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE e e FA FA FA FA PE e e e

(F) four English elective credits by selecting from the following: English IV Humanities Independent Study in English Literary Genres Research and Technical Writing Creative Writing Communication Applications Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition; or International Baccalaureate Language Studies A1 Higher Level; or 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE FA e Eng Elect Eng Elect Eng Elect Eng Elect PE e e e

(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 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics CTE Sci US Hist W Geog/H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

(B) four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III Adv ELA Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology Chemistry Physics Adv Sci US Hist W Geog Gvt/Ec W Hist LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

(C)four credits in advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Eng I Eng II Eng III AP Eng IV Alg I Geom Alg II Adv Math Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Adv Sci US Hist AP W H Gvt/Ec e LOTE LOTE e e FA e e e PE e e e

Reflection What are some things you noticed about the endorsements? Similarities? Differences?

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1 9th 10th 11th 12th PAP Eng I PAP Eng II PAP Eng III Dual Eng IV Alg I (8th) PAP Geom Alg II PAP PreCal AP Cal Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Anat & Phy US Hist AP W History Gvt/Ec Vet Med Apps Prin of Ag Equine Sci Health Sci T Aide Prin of Health LOTE LOTE Off for Dual Eng IV Band Marching Band Marching Band Marching Band Endorsement STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary mathematics Ag, Food & Natural Resources Health Science Band 4 AP courses

2 9th 10th 11th 12th PAP Eng I PAP Eng II PAP Eng III AP Eng IV Alg I (8th) PAP Geom Alg II PAP PreCal AP Cal Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Forensic Sci US Hist AP W History Security Services Gvt/Ec Principals of Law... Law Enforcement LOTE LOTE Band Marching Band Marching Band Marching Band athletics athletics athletics athletics Endorsement STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary mathematics Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Band 4 AP courses

3 9th 10th 11th 12th PAP Eng I PAP Eng II PAP Eng III AP Eng IV Alg I (8th) PAP Geom Algebraic Reasoning Engineering Mathematics AP Statics Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Env Sci US Hist AP W History Gvt/Ec office aide Athletics LOTE LOTE office Aide Yearbook 1 Yearbook 2 Yearbook 3 Yearbook 4 Band Marching Band Marching Band Marching Band Endorsement Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary Adv Journalism: Yearbook Band 4 AP courses

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