PARENT NIGHT 2014 Marble Falls High School

HOUSE BILL 5 (HB 5) Changes Testing Requirements Graduation Requirements

 Reduced number of End-of-Course Assessments (regardless of gradation plan)  From 15 tests to 5 tests required for graduation  Algebra 1, Biology, US History, English 1, and English 2 Key Components of HB 5 – Testing

 HB 5 eliminates the Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Program high school graduation plans  The new graduation plan options are the Foundation, Foundation with Endorsement, and Distinguished Level of Achievement  Expanded Career and Technology courses to satisfy endorsement requirements  Required for Freshmen entering 9 th grade in , optional for current high school students Key Components of HB 5 – Graduation Requirements

 4 English (Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, and advanced Eng)  3 Math (to include Algebra 1 & Geometry)  3 Science (Biology and 2 from IPC, Chemistry, and Physics)  3 Social Studies (W Geo or W Hist, US Hist, Gov and Eco)  1 PE  1 Fine Art  2 credits of the same Foreign Language  0.5 credit Professional Communication/Communication App.  Electives Foundation Credit Requirements

 With very few exceptions, ALL students will be required to earn an endorsement in one of the following areas:  Arts and Humanities  Business and Industry  Public Services  STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)  Multidisciplinary Studies Foundation with Endorsements

 Endorsements require 28 credits for graduation, including:  4 th Math Credit  4 th Science Credit  4 additional elective credits in a career pathway within the endorsement Foundation with Endorsements

 For incoming 9 th graders, there will be an additional 0.5 credit requirement for a course that will help students explore career options and pathways called College and Career Choices Foundation Requirements

The following are examples of Career Pathways from each endorsement area: Endorsements

 Can be earned by taking one of the following options:  Four credits of non-sequential advanced courses in or more endorsement areas  Four credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts Multidisciplinary Endorsement

 A complete listing of the career pathways leading to endorsements can be found on the counseling webpage under Registration Endorsements

 Complete the Foundation Requirements  Earn an endorsement  Complete Algebra 2  Only students completing the Distinguished Level of Achievement are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision. Distinguished Level of Achievement

 At least 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 or higher OR  Demonstrate proficiency in bilingualism and biliteracy OR  Score a three or higher on an AP exam OR  Outstanding performance on PLAN, PSAT, ACT or SAT OR  Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification Performance Acknowledgments

 Allows students to make purposeful educational choices  Easier to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement  Opportunity for visible performance acknowledgements Why choose the new graduation plans?

 Student’s chosen pathway  Which science and math courses are needed  College/University student attending  Which science and math courses are required for admission and/or a chosen major  Technology or Certification wanted  Which courses will prepare students for career choices, both core subjects and electives  Realize we don’t yet know all the details of the FHSP What to consider about Foundation Plans

 Juniors will have to take a college readiness assessment– need more clarification from the state  This may lead to College Prep Courses in English and/or Math HB 5 – Other Changes

 Counselors will be in classrooms going over the graduation plans – Juniors and Freshmen this week, Sophomores in March  Adrienne Embree will meet with every Freshman to their graduation plan and an endorsement if applicable  Counselors will meet with all students individually during registration where students will state their preference regarding grad plans Tools for Implementation

 We will enter course requests into Skyward after we meet with your student  Alternates are extremely important!  All changes to course requests must be completed by June 30 th  No changes once the school year begins  Check Skyward prior to registration in August to confirm courses are correct Tools for Implementation cont.

 Allows students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously  Taught by our teachers and some CTC teachers who come to our campus  Meeting times vary – during and before school  Tuition required to be paid per semester – not annually  Can earn a semester or more of college credit while in high school  Dual credit classes are part of their permanent college record Dual Credit

 To take a dual credit course, your student must apply to Central Texas College (CTC)  They are bound to CTC rules and regulations  Students must register for classes at CTC prior to the beginning of each semester at the CTC campus  Students must meet College Readiness Standards through the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to be eligible  TSI requirements are met through either the TSI Assessment or by exemptions through SAT or ACT Dual Credit

 How do you decide whether your student should take dual credit courses or AP courses?  Consider possible major in college  AP classes are weighted and dual credit is not included in the GPA Dual Credit vs. AP

Questions? Janna JohnsonA-He Niki FussHi-O Susi RobertsP-Z