Welcome to Santo High School 2015-16 Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Junior High vs. High School In Junior High you are judged on the “whole” product In High School you are judged on the “parts” and how they fit together into the “whole”

Junior High vs. High School In Junior High most classes are organized and evaluated yearly In High School some classes are organized yearly but all classes are evaluated by semester

High School Credits Credit Acquisition Credit is awarded by semester. For every class passed, one-half (.5) credit will be awarded. We operate on an 8 period day. We have 2 semesters each year. There are 8 credits available each year. There are 32 credits available in 4 years.

HB 5 – Major Components Last Year House Bill 5 Produced Some Major Changes in How We Conduct Business. Such as, New Graduation Plans A New Testing Protocol Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

The Path to Graduation Complete Curriculum Requirements for Foundation Curriculum for an Endorsement Pass 5 End-of-Course Assessments

The Path to Graduation Algebra I English I and II U.S. History Biology 5 Required End of Course Assessments Algebra I English I and II U.S. History Biology

The Path to Graduation “The focus of House Bill 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college or a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.”

Foundation Requirements ELA – 4 credits Math – 3 credits Algebra II must be taken to be eligible for top 10% and automatic admission to Texas public colleges Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits

Foundation Requirements English Language Arts Four credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course Mathematics Three credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics Course Science Biology IPC or Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course Social Studies Three Credits World Geography World History (local elective credit) U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit)

Foundation Plan Requirements Foreign Language – 2 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Physical Education – 1 credit Electives - 5 Credits Total – 22 credits

Foundation Requirements Languages Other Than English Spanish I and Spanish II Fine Arts Band, Floral Design, or Music History Physical Education PE, Athletics, or Fall Band Electives Five credits

Course Requirements for Graduation in Texas Arts/ Humanities Business & Industry Public Service STEM Multi-disciplinary ENDORSEMENTS Foundation Requirements 22 Credits Credits English I, English II, English III, Advanced English Biology, IPC, Advanced Science World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Math Foreign Language (2 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit), Fine Arts (1 Credit) 26 4 Additional Credits Satisfy Requirements for an Endorsement

5 Different Endorsements STEM Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Service Multidisciplinary Require 4 Additional Credits

Endorsements A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: Foundation Curriculum Requirements One Additional Science Credit One Additional Math Credit 2 Additional Elective Credits

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Includes Courses Directly Related to: Computer Science CTE Math Science Combination of the four above

Business & Industry Required Courses: Career Clusters: Additional Math and Science Career Clusters: Hospitality & Tourism, Agriculture Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Management & Administration, Transportation, Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications, English Includes Courses Directly Related to: Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters Debate – Three Levels Newspaper– Three Levels Yearbook– Three Levels

Arts & Humanities Required Courses: Additional Math and *Science *(may be substituted with parent approval for another course in ELA, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts) Includes Courses Directly Related to: English or Social Studies Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

Public Services Required Courses: Career Clusters: Additional Math and Science Career Clusters: Education, Health Science, and Human Services Includes Courses Directly Related to: Public Services CTE Career Clusters

Multidisciplinary Studies Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Advanced Courses (prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or 4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics) Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

Santo ISD Endorsements

Santo ISD Endorsements

Distinguished Achievement To Graduate with Distinguished Achievement, a Student Must Complete Foundation Curriculum Requirements An Endorsement Algebra II To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class” for automatic admission to a public university, a student must graduate with Distinguished Achievement.

Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance(s) in: Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, ACT, or SAT Business or Industry Certificate or License

Options under Foundation Graduation Plan High school students have the opportunity to graduate on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements or on just the Foundation Plan Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas

Students Entering 9th Grade Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement The student / parents are advised that endorsements can be changed at any time The student / parents are advised of the benefits of graduating with endorsements

Four Year Plan

Students Moving Down to FHSP May move to the Foundation Plan without Endorsements after their 10th Grade year Santo ISD will strongly encourage every student to graduate with an Endorsement Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

Speech is Not Required, but… A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program, but… To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district, 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 presentations

TSI – College Entrance Exam All students must be “TSI Ready” before they can take courses for college credit in Texas Students become TSI Ready by scoring high enough on the TSI exam that they do not have to take remedial classes upon enrollment into college

Locally Developed Courses CCR English (takes place of English 4) CCR Math (taken in place of Algebra 2) EOC Remediation Algebra 1 EOC Remediation Biology EOC Remediation English 1 EOC Remediation English 2 EOC Remediation US History

Dual Credit 11th Grade: University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) US History (EOC) 11th / 12th Grade: Art Appreciation Intro to Psychology Intro to Sociology Jazz, Pop, & Rock Intro to Public Speaking

Dual Credit Weatherford College Ranger College 12th Grade English 1301 & 1302 Govt 2305 / Economics 2301 Ranger College Biology 2301 & 2302 (Anat.&Phys.)

What is Next??? Personal Visit with Mrs. Gilbert or Mr. Scott Decide on Endorsement Complete and Sign Four Year Plan Register for Classes in April/May

Handouts Available Santo ISD Endorsements Santo ISD 4 Year Plan Worksheet

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