Klein ISD INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING NOVEMBER 2015

Topics Discussed State assessments Graduation requirements College Requirements Career Cruising-interest inventory Upcoming meetings

Klein ISD Counselors All Intermediate and High School Counselors can answer questions regarding the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans.

Terminology HB 5 – House Bill 5, changed previous graduation plans beginning with current 10 th graders Advanced Courses – courses allowed for 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th years in certain subject areas EOC – End of Course Exam Endorsements – pathways of study, similar to a college major DLA – Distinguished Level of Achievement

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HOUSE BILL 5 The 83 rd Texas Legislature adopted HB 5 in HB 5 changes included: EOC Exam Changes From 15 exams to 5 Graduation Plan Changes From the 4X4 to Foundation+Endorsement The Distinguished Requirements Changed

Graduation Requirements Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum ◦ELA – 4 credits ◦Math – 4 credits ◦Social Studies – 3 credits* ◦Science – 4 credits ◦*College Entrance Requirements

Graduation Requirements… Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum continues… ◦Language other than English – 2 credits ◦Fine Arts – 1 credit ◦Physical Education – 1 credit ◦Endorsement Courses – 4 courses (sem / year) ◦Requirements + Electives –26 credits Total – 26 credits

Distinguished Level of Achievement ◦Algebra II Success ◦Foundation curriculum + endorsement ◦Required for top 10% automatic admission ◦NO LONGER REQUIRES 3 LOTE COURSES, ONLY 2

Performance Acknowledgements For outstanding performance In a dual credit course In bilingualism and biliteracy On an AP test or IB exam On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

End of Course (EOC) exams Must pass all FIVE (5) exams ◦Algebra I ◦English I (Reading & Writing) ◦Biology ◦English II (Reading & Writing) ◦U.S. History

Graduation Requirements… Endorsements ◦Arts and Humanities ◦Business and Industry ◦Public Service ◦STEM ◦Multidisciplinary Studies

PLANNING – THE FOUR YEAR PLAN

Plans must be signed by the student and parent/guardian at the end of the student’s ninth grade year.

Endorsements STEM Science Technology Engineering Math

Endorsements Business and Industry Agriculture Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology Business Management and Administration Finance/Marketing Hospitality Information Technology Management Manufacturing Transportation Distribution and Logistics

Endorsements Public Services Education/Training Health Sciences Human Services JROTC Law and Public Safety

Endorsements Arts & Humanities Social Studies Languages other than English Fine Arts English

Endorsements Multidisciplinary Studies Advanced courses from one or among endorsement areas Four credits in each of the four core subject areas Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit

FAQ 1. Can a student earn more than one endorsement? YES! In fact many will likely earn at least two endorsements 2. What kind or how many endorsements should students have for college admissions? College admissions pages, courses (4X4)

Sample Students Student A Background: Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum Is in band Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. Plans to take dual credit courses in his junior and senior year Took a fifth credit of social studies How many endorsements?

Sample Student - Answer Student A Background: Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum Multidisciplinary Endorsement Is in band Band 1, 2, 3,4 will earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal and Advance Math earns STEM Plans to AP courses throughout high school World History AP, English 3 AP, Physics AP 1, Statistics AP earns Multidisciplinary Advanced Took an additional credit of social studies World Geo, World History, US History, Govt/Eco, 5 th Social Studies credit How many endorsements? At least five, possibly more dependent upon electives

Sample Students Student B would like to earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement and STEM in Math, is this possible?

Sample Student - Answer Most likely yes. Their Endorsement pathway would be 4 years of their selected music course, for example Orchestra. STEM Math requires two courses above the level of Algebra 2. 8 th Grade – Algebra 1 9 th Grade – Geometry 10 th Grade – Algebra 2 11 th Grade – Advanced Math (Pre-Cal?) 12 th Grade – Advanced Math (Stastics AP, Calculus AP)

SAMPLE STUDENT Student C is taking a general curriculum and has several interest. She is interested in Health Sciences and she is a member of JROTC. What might her endorsements be and what does her four year plan look like?

SAMPLE STUDENT This study can earn at least three endorsements. Multidisciplinary – if they take 4 Social Studies JROTC Public Service – Health Science Nursing

Can a student participate in Fine Arts and Athletics? Generally yes.

Planning Interest Inventory Review of Klein ISD Resources Draft of four year plan 8 th to 9 th grade parent meetings Course selection

Upcoming Meetings 8 th to 9 th Grade Parent Meetings Klein High School – January 12th Klein Collins High School – January 20th Klein Forest High School – January 14th Klein Oak High School - January TBA