And Munday High School Graduation Requirements HOUSE BILL

 SBOE adopted new rules for the Foundation High School Program on Jan 31,  Students still must pass the English I, Algebra I, Biology, English II, & US History EOC’s.  For students entering 9 th grade in and beyond, we no longer have the Recommended, Distinguished, or Minimum Graduation Plan.  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. HB 5

FOUNDATION PLAN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS A student may graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement if, after the student's sophomore year: 1.The student and the student’s parent or guardian are advised by a school counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and 2.The student’s parent or guardian files with a school counselor written permission, on a form adopted by the agency, allowing the student to graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement.

Advanced Course means “the next level.” For example:  “Advanced English course” can mean English IV  “Advanced Math course” means the next course after Algebra I and Geometry. It could be Algebra II, Precalculus, etc.  In this law, Advanced Course does not mean a Pre-AP or AP or weighted course. VOCABULARY

Performance Acknowledgement means going above and beyond in at least one of these areas:  Dual Credit courses  Bilingualism and Biliteracy  AP Tests  PSAT or PLAN (Aspire) Scores  Earning a business or industry certification VOCABULARY

Distinguished Level of Achievement is a lot like the old 4x4 plan, but one of the math courses must be Algebra II. The new language says:  four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II, plus  four credits in science, plus  the foundation plan curriculum requirements, plus  the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student must earn the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission to four year university. VOCABULARY

English Language Arts – 4 Credits  English I  English II  English III  Advanced English Course Mathematics – 3 Credits  Algebra I  Geometry  Advanced Math Course Science – 3 Credits  Biology  IPC or Advanced Lab Based Science Course  Advanced Science Course Social Studies – 3 Credits  World Geography or World History  US History  US Government/Economics FOUNDATION PLAN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Physical Education - 1 credit Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – 2 credits  Any 2 levels in the same language; OR  2 credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer Science I, II, or III Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 5 credits FOUNDATION PLAN STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

English Language Arts English IVCollege Prep ELA Dual Credit College English CourseBusiness English HumanitiesAdvanced Journalism (Newspaper III or Yearbook III) Debate IIICreative Writing Literary GenresResearch and Technical Writing Public Speaking IIICommunication Applications (0.5 credit) Oral Interpretation IIIAdvanced Broadcast Journalism III AP or IB ELA Course FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES

Third Mathematics Credit Mathematical Models with ApplicationsMathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Algebra IIStatistics Financial MathematicsStatistics & Risk Management Algebraic ReasoningAP or IB Math Course PrecalculusAP Computer Science Advanced Quantitative ReasoningDigital Electronics *Dual Credit College Math CourseEngineering Mathematics Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Robotics Programming and Design FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES *Algebra II must be successfully completed before this course may be taken.

Second Science Credit (Must be a Lab Based Science) Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)AP or IB Science Chemistry*Principles of Technology *Physics FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES *Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principles of technology to satisfy science credit requirements.

Third Science Credit ChemistryAquatic Science *PhysicsAstronomy Anatomy and PhysiologyEarth and Space Science Advanced Animal ScienceEnvironmental Systems Advanced Plant and Soil ScienceAP or IB Science Medical MicrobiologyAdvanced Biotechnology Pathophysiology*Principles of Technology Food ScienceScientific Research & Design Forensic ScienceEngineering Design & Problem Solving Dual Credit College Science CoursePrinciples of Engineering FOUNDATION ADVANCED COURSES *Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principles of technology to satisfy science credit requirements. *Physics must be successfully completed before this course may be taken.

If a student, in completing the first credit of LOTE, demonstrates that the student is unlikely to be able to complete the second credit, the student may substitute another appropriate course as follows:  World History or World Geography for a student who is not required to complete both by the local district  A different language course (including Computer Science I, II, or III)  Special Topics in Language and Culture The determination regarding a student’s ability to complete the second credit of LOTE must be agreed by:  The teacher of the first LOTE credit course OR another LOTE teacher designated by the school district, the principal or designee, and the student’s parent/guardian LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)

A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language in LOTE, may substitute:  a combination of two credits from English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies; or  two credits in career and technical education or technology applications. The determination regarding a student's ability to complete the LOTE credit requirements will be made by:  the student's ARD committee if the student receives special education services; or  the committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)

A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program. New Requirement:  To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, in:  delivering clear verbal messages  choosing effective nonverbal behaviors listening for desired results  applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes  identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations SPEECH REQUIREMENT

A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:  curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program  four credits in mathematics  four credits in science  two additional elective credits in the endorsement area ENDORSEMENTS

Foundation+ EndorsementsDistinguished DisciplineCredits English44 Math34Include Algebra 2 Science34 Social Studies33 Foreign Languages22 Fine Arts11 Physical Education11 Electives53 Endorsement Electives NA4 Total Credits for Graduation: 2226 GRADUATION PLANS

Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement Algebra IIStatistics PrecalculusStatistics & Risk Management Algebraic ReasoningAP or IB Math Course Advanced Quantitative ReasoningAP Computer Science *Dual Credit College Math CourseEngineering Mathematics Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving College Prep Math ENDORSEMENT ADVANCED COURSES *Algebra II must be successfully completed before this course may be taken.

Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement ChemistryAquatic Science *PhysicsAstronomy Environmental SystemsEarth and Space Science Anatomy and PhysiologyAP or IB Science Course Advanced Animal SciencePathophysiology Advanced Plant and Soil ScienceScientific Research & Design Food Science*Principles of Engineering Medical MicrobiologyAdvanced Biotechnology Forensic Science**Dual Credit Science Course Engineering Design & Problem Solving ENDORSEMENT ADVANCED COURSES *Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principles of technology to satisfy science credit requirements. *Physics must be successfully completed before this course may be taken.

STEM A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics or Principles of Technology. Includes courses directly related to:  Math  Science  Career & Tech (CTE) Courses related to STEM ENDORSEMENTS

Business and Industry A student may earn a Business & Industry endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements. Includes courses directly related to:  Agricultural, Food, & Natural Resources  Architecture & Construction  Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications  Business Management & Administration  Hospitality & Tourism  Marketing  Finance ENDORSEMENTS

Public Services A student may earn a Public Services endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements. Includes courses directly related to:  Education and Training  Health Sciences and Occupations  Human Services ENDORSEMENTS

Arts and Humanities A student may earn a Arts & Humanities endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements. Includes courses directly related to:  Political science  English literature  World languages  History  Cultural studies  Fine arts ENDORSEMENTS

Multidisciplinary Studies A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:  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  Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics; OR  Four credits in CollegeBoard AP courses or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts. ENDORSEMENTS

A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:  four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II; PLUS  four credits in science; PLUS  the foundation plan curriculum requirements; PLUS  the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission to a four year university. DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: In a dual credit course or an advanced technical course by earning:  At least 12 hours with 3.0 or higher; OR  An associate degree while in high school. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: In bilingualism and biliteracy by  Completing all ELA requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA of 80 in ELA; AND  Satisfying ONE of the following:  Completion of a minimum of 3 credits in the same language in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) with a minimum GPA of 80 in the LOTE; OR  Minimum GPA of 80 in 4 th year of LOTE; OR  Completion of at least 3 credits in foundation subject area courses in LOTE with a minimum GPA of 80 in them; OR  Score of 3 or higher on AP LOTE exam; OR  Score of 4 or higher on IB LOTE exam; OR  Score of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent on a national assessment of language proficiency in LOTE.  In addition to the above, ELL students must have participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or ESL program AND scored Advanced High on the TELPAS. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance:  AP Exam with a score of 3 or higher; OR  IB Exam with a score of 4 or higher; OR  PSAT/NMSQT recognized as commended scholar or higher; OR  College Readiness on at least 2 out of 4 subject tests on ACT Aspire exam; OR  SAT scores of 410 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and 520 or higher on Math; OR  ACT composite score of 28 or higher without writing PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance:  For earning a state recognized OR nationally OR internationally recognized business or industry certification or license PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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