Graduation Plans for Students Entering High School 2014-15 HB 5 Impact on Graduation Plans

Purpose To identify the graduation plan options available to students who enter high school beginning with the 2014-15 school year and outline the process for helping each SBISD student select the best graduation plan for them

SBISD 5-year Plan

HB 5 - Major Components Testing Accountability Graduation Plans

Testing – End of Course Exams Number of exams reduced from 15 to 5: Algebra I English I and II U.S. History Biology

Testing Remediation and Class Removal Accelerated Instruction Board Policy Cannot miss more than 10% of class days without parent consent Accelerated Instruction Must be provided for any student that fails a state exam. May require participation outside of normal school hours and year.

Options under HB 5 High school students have the opportunity to graduate on: Foundation Plan with Endorsements 26 Credits Foundation Plan 22 Credits Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas

Students Entering 9th Grade 2014 – 15 Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements Endorsements can be changed at any time

Students Entering 9th Grade 2014 – 15 May move to the Foundation Plan without Endorsements after their 10th Grade year Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

Foundation Plan Requirements – 22 Credits ELA – 4 credits Math – 3 credits Algebra II not required Social Studies – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Foreign Language – 2 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Physical Education – 1 credit 5 Elective Credits

Endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

Foundation Plan with Endorsements 26 Credits Foundation Plan plus the following: 4th Math Course 4th Science Course Endorsement Area Coursework

Distinguished Level of Achievement Top 10% A student must complete: Foundation Plan At least 1 Endorsement 4 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra II) 4 credits in Science

Students Entering 9th Grade before 2014-15 May move to the Foundation Plan Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans Middle School Counselors Career Key EXPLORE Helping students investigate interests to identify Endorsement of interest

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans Communication with all Constituents Link from Public Web Page

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans Collaboration with Neighboring Districts Monitoring TEA Awaiting final documentation from January SBOE meeting

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans College Preparatory Courses 4th Course – Seniors Mathematics English Language Arts Collaboration with HCC and Area Districts

SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans CTE coursework expanding Program of Studies

Personal Graduation Plans for Middle School Students Being developed in Naviance for every SBISD student entering high school

TEA Updates http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149

Questions? Contact Us! Pamela Butler Pamela.Butler@springbranchisd.com Martha Meyer Martha.Meyer@springbranchisd.com Donna Handlin Donna.Handlin@springbranchisd.com Hortencia Vega – Post Secondary Counselor Hortencia.Vega@springbranchisd.com