1. Aaron Webb University of St. Thomas

2. House Bill 5 was recently adopted by the Texas State Legislator. This bill dramatically changed the requirements for high school graduation in Texas. The State of Texas changed the graduation requirements from 24 credits to 22 credit. Also included in this bill was a reduction of standardized test needed to graduate from high school. House Bill 5 will not be implemented until 2014-15 school year. http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

3. Students must complete four total credits of English Language Arts. English I English II English III Advanced English Course (i.e. English IV). http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

4. Students must complete three total credits of Mathematics. Algebra I Geometry Advanced Mathematics (i.e. Algebra II, Pre Calculus, or Calculus). http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

5. Students must complete three total credits of Science. Biology IPC or Advanced Science Course Advanced Science Course (i.e. chemistry, physics, aquatic science). http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

6. Students must complete three total credits of Social Studies. U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/ World Geography. http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

7. Physical Education: One Credit Language Other Than English: Two Credits in the same language Fine Arts: One Credit Electives: Five Credits http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

8. The passage of House Bill 5 allowed for schools to give endorsements to students for completion of certain classes. Curriculum requirements for the endorsements include: - Four Credits in Mathematics Credits - Four Credits in Science Credits - Two additional Elective Credits http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

9. This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - science, including environmental science - technology, including computer science - engineering - advanced math http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

10. This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: -Database management - Information Technology -Communication - Accounting - Finance - Marketing -Graphic Design -Architecture -Construction - Welding - Logistics - Automotive Technology - Agricultural Science - HVAC http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

11. This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - Health sciences and occupations - Education and training - Law Enforcement - Culinary arts and Hospitality http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

12. This endorsement will be added to a students diploma when they complete the following classes: - Political Science - World Language - Cultural Studies -English literature - History -Fine Arts http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

13. This endorsement allows students to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement. http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

14. A student can earn distinguished levels of achievement by successfully completing: - Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II. - Four credits in science - Complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement http://www.alvinisd.net/cms/lib03/TX01001897/Centrici ty/Domain/3307/TEA%20HB%205%20summary.pdf

15. February 6 th, 2014

17. AHS Interact Yearbook Business/ Marketing/ Finance Alvin Community college Dual Credit Student Council English As a Second Language Alvin High School Friends of Rachel Future farmers of America Softball Choir Visual Arts Advanced Academics Jacketeers/ Dance Team Alvin High School Testing Coordinator Anatomy & Physiology AVID

18. Medical Science Band Football Men and Women’s Track Auto Collision Construction and Architecture Business and Information Technology Golf Criminal Justice History Science National Honor Society Engineering Theatre Arts JROTC Culinary Arts

19. Academic Decathlon Career and Technology Center “Welding” Education/ Fashion Design Flex Manufacturing Audio/Video Counseling Office Boys & Girls Basketball Tennis Volleyball Gymnastics Boys & Girls Soccer