1. House Bill 5 Graduation Plans

2. Transition Planning
Beginning with the incoming freshman class of the school year, students graduate under a new Texas graduation plan, moving away from the Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished to the Foundation Plan.
Foundation Plan
Foundation Plan with Endorsements
Distinguished Plan

3. CISD has elected to require health and speech as well as technology, allowing for only 3 electives

4. Foundation Curriculum
Content
Course Requirements
English Language Arts
Four Credits:
English I
English II
English III
English IV or Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Three Credits:
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course (AQR, Math Models, Algebra II PreCal, etc.)
Science
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies
US History
US Government (0.5 credits)
Economics (0.5 credits)
World Geography or World History or Combined

5. Foundation Curriculum
Content
Course Requirements
Physical Education
One credit
Languages Other Than English
Two credits in the same language
Computer programming language
Fine Art
Electives
Three Credits
District Considerations
In lieu of one elective
CISD currently requires an additional ½ credit of health
CISD currently requires an additional ½ credit of speech
CISD currently requires an additional credit of technology

6. Endorsements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
Curriculum required for the FHSP
Four credits in math
Four credits in science
Two additional elective credits (aligned to endorsement)

7. Endorsements Endorsement Includes courses directly related to: STEM
Science, including environmental science
Technology, including computer science
Engineering
Advanced Math
Business and Industry
Database Management
Architecture
Information Technology
Construction
Communications
Welding
Accounting
Logistics
Finance
Automotive Technology
Marketing
Agricultural Science
Graphic Design
HVAC

8. Endorsements Endorsement Includes courses directly related to:
Public Services
Health Sciences and Occupations
Education and Training
Law Enforcement
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Arts and Humanities
Political Science
English Literature
World Languages
History
Cultural Studies
Fine Arts
Multidisciplinary Studies
Allows a student 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.

10. Endorsements
Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.
A school that offers only one endorsement must offer the multidisciplinary students endorsement curriculum.

11. Endorsements
Each student entering grade nine must indicate in writing an endorsement choice.
Students must be allowed to chose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the one previously selected.
Endorsements earned will be noted on the student’s transcript.

12. AchieveTexas
Calallen High School has aligned its CTE Program to the AchieveTexas Clusters and Programs of Study.
This model will fold into the new Endorsements, and Calallen High School will be offering options in all five endorsements.

13. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing:
Four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II;
Four credits in science;
The remaining curriculum requirements; and
The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

14. Performance Acknowledgement
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement for
Outstanding performance:
In a dual credit course
In bilingualism or biliteracy
On an AP test or IB exam
On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or ACT
Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

15. Picking the Right Track
Endorsements
Picking the Right Track

16. Sample Plan STEM Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9th English I / PreAP English I
EOC
Algebra I/ PreAP Algebra I
World Geography / PreAP W. Geography
Biology / PreAP Biology
*Languages Other Than English I
*Fine Arts
*Physical Education
10th
English II / PreAP English II
Geometry / PreAP Geometry
#World History / PreAP, AP W History, or Endorsement Couse / Elective
Chemistry / PreAP Chemistry or Advance Science
*Languages Other Than English II
*Endorsement Course
*Endorsement Course / Elective
11th
English III / PreAP English III
Algebra II / PreAP Algebra II
US History / AP US History / DC
Physics / AP Physics or Advanced Science
12th
English IV/ AP Engl IV/ DC
Advanced Math
Government & Economics / AP / DC
Advanced Science
*Health / Professional Comm.
*Endorsement Course/ Elective

17. Sample Plan Business Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9th
English I / PreAP English I
EOC
Algebra I/ PreAP Algebra I
World Geography / PreAP W. Geography
Biology / PreAP Biology
*Languages Other Than English I
*Fine Arts
*Physical Education
10th
English II / PreAP English II
Geometry / PreAP Geometry
#World History / PreAP, AP W History, or Endorsement Couse / Elective
Chemistry / PreAP Chemistry or Advance Science
*Languages Other Than English II
*Endorsement Course
*Endorsement Course / Elective
11th
English III / PreAP English III
Algebra II / PreAP Algebra II / Advanced Math
US History / AP US History / DC
Physics / AP Physics or Advanced Science
12th
English IV/ AP Engl IV/ DC
Advanced Math
Government & Economics / AP / DC
Advanced Science
*Health / Professional Comm.
*Endorsement Course/ Elective

18. Put Simply… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Student A
English I
Algebra I or Geometry depending on Grade 8
Biology
World Geography
Language Other Than English
Fine Art (Band, Choir, Theater, or Art)
Physical Education or Athletics
Student B
CTE Endorsement
Fine Art or Physical Education
Principles Course
Consideration for students is whether they want to enroll in Pre-Advanced Level Coursework
Specific courses that have Pre-AP available are outlined in your course guide
Principles courses are outlined in the CTE section of the course guide
CTE courses follow prescribed sequences and have prerequisite Principles courses

19. Resources Graduation Plan Overview
Four-Year Plan Document for Students
Four-Year Plan for Family
High School Course Description Guide

20. What’s Next
On Friday, March 31– high school counselors will provide each student a four year plan and a course selection to complete at home with their parents and course catalog.
Students will then meet with their counselor to complete the registration process.
Final course selection sheets will be mailed home in May/early June and there will be a window of opportunity to make any changes before schedules are finalized.