1. Graduation Plans for Students Entering High School 2014-15
HB 5 Impact on Graduation Plans

2. Purpose
To identify the graduation plan options available to students who enter high school beginning with the school year and outline the process for helping each SBISD student select the best graduation plan for them

3. SBISD 5-year Plan

4. HB 5 - Major Components
Testing
Accountability
Graduation Plans

5. Testing – End of Course Exams
Number of exams reduced from 15 to 5:
Algebra I
English I and II
U.S. History
Biology

6. Testing Remediation and Class Removal Accelerated Instruction
Board Policy
Cannot miss more than 10% of class days without parent consent
Accelerated Instruction
Must be provided for any student that fails a state exam.
May require participation outside of normal school hours and year.

8. Options under HB 5
High school students have the opportunity to graduate on:
Foundation Plan with Endorsements
26 Credits
Foundation Plan
22 Credits
Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas

9. Students Entering 9th Grade 2014 – 15
Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement
The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements
Endorsements can be changed at any time

10. Students Entering 9th Grade 2014 – 15
May move to the Foundation Plan without Endorsements after their 10th Grade year
Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

11. Foundation Plan Requirements – 22 Credits
ELA – 4 credits
Math – 3 credits
Algebra II not required
Social Studies – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Physical Education – 1 credit
5 Elective Credits

12. Endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies

13. Foundation Plan with Endorsements
26 Credits
Foundation Plan plus the following:
4th Math Course
4th Science Course
Endorsement Area Coursework

14. Distinguished Level of Achievement
Top 10%
A student must complete:
Foundation Plan
At least 1 Endorsement
4 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra II)
4 credits in Science

15. Students Entering 9th Grade before 2014-15
May move to the Foundation Plan
Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

16. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans
Middle School Counselors
Career Key
EXPLORE
Helping students investigate interests to identify Endorsement of interest

17. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans
Communication with all Constituents
Link from Public Web Page

18. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans

19. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans
Collaboration with Neighboring Districts
Monitoring TEA
Awaiting final documentation from January SBOE meeting

20. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans
College Preparatory Courses
4th Course – Seniors
Mathematics
English Language Arts
Collaboration with HCC and Area Districts

21. SBISD Prepares for New Graduation Plans
CTE coursework expanding
Program of Studies

22. Personal Graduation Plans for Middle School Students
Being developed in Naviance for every SBISD student entering high school

23. TEA Updates

24. Questions? Contact Us! Pamela Butler Pamela.Butler@springbranchisd.com
Martha Meyer
Donna Handlin
Hortencia Vega – Post Secondary Counselor