Graduation Requirements under HB5 January 15, 2014 Beginning with Incoming 9th grade students in 2014-2015

State Graduation programs Foundation (22 credits) English/language arts (4 cr) Mathematics (3 cr) Science (3 cr) Social studies (3 cr) Lang other than English (2 cr) Fine art (1 cr) P.e. (1 cr) Electives (5 cr) ___________________________________________ Endorsement option (4 cr) New Distinguished (26 credits) English/language arts (4 cr) Mathematics (4 cr) (including algebra II) Science (4 cr) Social studies (3 cr) Lang other than English (2 cr) Fine art (1 cr) P.e. (1 cr) Electives (3 cr) ____________________________________________ Plus 1 endorsement (4 cr)

HIGHER EDUCATION Options Foundation program Eligible for admission to a Texas four-year college or university Does not guarantee admission under this program New Distinguished program Eligible for automatic admission to a Texas four-year college or university under top 10% rule Eligible for Texas grant

Pending board decision (feb.) State recommends Dallas isd decisions Foundation plan plus an endorsement Default students to the new distinguished plan Continue .5 Health Continue .5 PE Continue .5 Speech

endorsements STEM – 4 cte, or 4 Math (including Alg. II), or 4 Science, or 4 computer programming BUSINESS & INDUSTRY – 4 CTE, or 4 ELA (journalism/public speaking) PUBLIC SERVICES – 4 CTE, or 4 ROTC ARTS & HUMANITIES – 4 Social studies, or 4 levels same language or 2 different languages, or 4 fine arts MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – 4 Advanced/workforce-ready courses, or 4 Foundation (English, math, science, social studies), or 4 ap or ib

2 types of PERSONAL GRADUATION PLANS (PGP) eNDORSEMENT pgp AT-RISK pgp Students must select an endorsement as they enter 9th grade with the ASSISTANCE of the middle & high school counselors. Students may: change Endorsements at the end of 10th grade OR choose to complete the foundation program only with parental permission at the end of 10th grade Students identified in middle & high school as not having made adequate progress in one or more of the following areas: Retention Attendance Failed state exam Course failure

TRANSITION PLAN Master Schedule Choice Sheets Endorsements

STEP 1: GATHER THE FACTS STEP 2: PROCESS TIMELINE STEP 3:

Step 1: gather the facts Endorsement(s) identified - Attachment (A) Coherent sequence of courses for endorsement(s) identified – Attachment (B) Coordinate with the feeder school administrators & counselors Prepare the middle school choice sheet and high school master schedule (incoming 9th graders) Plan February SBDM meeting with PowerPoint Attachment (C) – Middle School/High School Survey Attachment (D) Plan parent meetings in March to explain endorsements for all middle school

Step 2: Process Set scheduling timeline dates for middle school 8th grade choice sheets Approve choice sheet selection process with recommendations from counselors Schedule 8th grade parent information sessions Work with the College & Career Department for Endorsement details

Step 3: timeline Adhere to District’s timelines: February 17 SBDM Survey Due March 7 Transfer Period Ends March 6 & 7 High School Fair for Remaining 8th Graders March 17-28 Middle School 8th Grade Parent Meetings April 11 8th Grade Choice Sheets & Endorsement PGP Due TBD 9th Grade Master Schedule Due

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Administrator Counselor Communicate transition plan to staff and parents Identify endorsements and communicate with feeder school administrators and counselors Develop master schedule Verify tally sheet and adjust master schedule, as needed Provide a hardcopy to counselor and data controller Communicate all changes to counselors and data controllers Communicate endorsements to parents and students Develop process for completing choice sheets Assist students with selecting endorsements Assist students with course selection Assist new students with selecting endorsements and courses Verify schedules for all students Note: counselors may complete the above activities through classroom guidance, small groups, and individual planning Data controller Enter the framework of the master schedule Enter schedules for all new students Verify all student schedules have been transferred to Chancery Run tally report as deemed necessary by the administrator Make changes to master schedule as deemed appropriate by the administrator

IDEAS FOR OBTAINING PARENT SIGNATURES Parent Meetings (provide dinner, door prizes, etc.) Recognition Ceremonies for Parents and/or Students Special Performance Program (choir, art show, jazz band, etc.) Student Incentives Class Competitions (between teams, departments, homerooms, or advisory periods) Other suggestions

Contact information: Linda Johnson, Executive Director of College & Career Readiness LindJohnson@dallasisd.org 972-925-8885 Sylvia Lopez, Director of Counseling Services slopez@dallasisd.org 972-925-3505 Note: Send questions for FAQ to Linda or Sylvia

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