1. Graduation Requirements under HB5 January 15, 2014
Beginning with Incoming 9th grade students in

2. State Graduation programs
Foundation (22 credits)
English/language arts (4 cr)
Mathematics (3 cr)
Science (3 cr)
Social studies (3 cr)
Lang other than English (2 cr)
Fine art (1 cr)
P.e. (1 cr)
Electives (5 cr)
___________________________________________
Endorsement option (4 cr)
New Distinguished (26 credits)
English/language arts (4 cr)
Mathematics (4 cr)
(including algebra II)
Science (4 cr)
Social studies (3 cr)
Lang other than English (2 cr)
Fine art (1 cr)
P.e. (1 cr)
Electives (3 cr)
____________________________________________
Plus 1 endorsement (4 cr)

3. HIGHER EDUCATION Options
Foundation program
Eligible for admission to a Texas four-year college or university
Does not guarantee admission under this program
New Distinguished program
Eligible for automatic admission to a Texas four-year college or university under top 10% rule
Eligible for Texas grant

4. Pending board decision (feb.)
State recommends
Dallas isd decisions
Foundation plan plus an endorsement
Default students to the new distinguished plan
Continue .5 Health
Continue .5 PE
Continue .5 Speech

5. endorsements
STEM – 4 cte, or 4 Math (including Alg. II), or 4 Science, or 4 computer programming
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY – 4 CTE, or 4 ELA (journalism/public speaking)
PUBLIC SERVICES – 4 CTE, or 4 ROTC
ARTS & HUMANITIES – 4 Social studies, or 4 levels same language or 2 different languages, or 4 fine arts
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – 4 Advanced/workforce-ready courses, or 4 Foundation (English, math, science, social studies), or 4 ap or ib

6. 2 types of PERSONAL GRADUATION PLANS (PGP)
eNDORSEMENT pgp
AT-RISK pgp
Students must select an endorsement as they enter 9th grade with the ASSISTANCE of the middle & high school counselors.
Students may:
change Endorsements at the end of 10th grade OR
choose to complete the foundation program only with parental permission at the end of 10th grade
Students identified in middle & high school as not having made adequate progress in one or more of the following areas:
Retention
Attendance
Failed state exam
Course failure

7. TRANSITION PLAN
Master Schedule
Choice Sheets
Endorsements

8. STEP 1:
GATHER THE FACTS
STEP 2:
PROCESS
TIMELINE
STEP 3:

9. Step 1: gather the facts Endorsement(s) identified - Attachment (A)
Coherent sequence of courses for endorsement(s) identified – Attachment (B)
Coordinate with the feeder school administrators & counselors
Prepare the middle school choice sheet and high school master schedule (incoming 9th graders)
Plan February SBDM meeting with PowerPoint Attachment (C) – Middle School/High School Survey Attachment (D)
Plan parent meetings in March to explain endorsements for all middle school

10. Step 2: Process
Set scheduling timeline dates for middle school 8th grade choice sheets
Approve choice sheet selection process with recommendations from counselors
Schedule 8th grade parent information sessions
Work with the College & Career Department for Endorsement details

11. Step 3: timeline Adhere to District’s timelines:
February 17 SBDM Survey Due
March 7 Transfer Period Ends
March 6 & 7 High School Fair for Remaining 8th Graders
March Middle School 8th Grade Parent Meetings
April 11 8th Grade Choice Sheets & Endorsement PGP Due
TBD 9th Grade Master Schedule Due

12. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrator
Counselor
Communicate transition plan to staff and parents
Identify endorsements and communicate with feeder school administrators and counselors
Develop master schedule
Verify tally sheet and adjust master schedule, as needed
Provide a hardcopy to counselor and data controller
Communicate all changes to counselors and data controllers
Communicate endorsements to parents and students
Develop process for completing choice sheets
Assist students with selecting endorsements
Assist students with course selection
Assist new students with selecting endorsements and courses
Verify schedules for all students
Note: counselors may complete the above activities through classroom guidance, small groups, and individual planning
Data controller
Enter the framework of the master schedule
Enter schedules for all new students
Verify all student schedules have been transferred to Chancery
Run tally report as deemed necessary by the administrator
Make changes to master schedule as deemed appropriate by the administrator

13. IDEAS FOR OBTAINING PARENT SIGNATURES
Parent Meetings (provide dinner, door prizes, etc.)
Recognition Ceremonies for Parents and/or Students
Special Performance Program (choir, art show, jazz band, etc.)
Student Incentives
Class Competitions (between teams, departments, homerooms, or advisory periods)
Other suggestions

14. Contact information:
Linda Johnson, Executive Director of College & Career Readiness
Sylvia Lopez, Director of Counseling Services
Note: Send questions for FAQ to Linda or Sylvia

15. Q & A