2. What? Why? How? Learning outcomes What House Bill 5 is
What has changed
What?
Why these changes are happening
Why you need to know about HB 5
Why?
How will this affect HISD students
How you can help your child
How?

3. What is HB5?
An education bill known as House Bill 5 or HB 5 was passed into law by the Texas state legislature during the 2013 session.
HB 5 changes the graduation plans for students in Texas.
An education bill known as House Bill 5 or HB 5 was passed into law by the Texas state legislature during the 2013 session. HB 5 is designed to put all students on the path to college and meaningful careers based on his or her interests and aptitude.
HB 5 changes the graduation plans for students in Texas, especially those entering high school in 2014 as ninth graders. It also reduces the number of tests students must take in order to graduate.

4. What is HB5?
All students entering high school as a freshman in or after the Fall of 2014 will graduate under one of the new Personalized Graduation Plans (PGP).
All students entering high school as a freshman in or after the fall of 2014 will graduate under one of the new Personalized Graduation Plans.
HB5 is a post-secondary readiness bill which puts students on the path to college and meaningful careers, and it’s important for every family to understand how it all fits together in order to create a personalized path for their children.

5. What did HB 5 change? Personalized graduation plans Accountability
STAAR and End-of-course exams
Personalized graduation plans
Accountability
So, what’s changed?
LABEL

6. and EOCs End-of course- exams Accountability STAAR LABEL
So, what’s changed?
LABEL

7. STAAR (Elementary – Middle school)
and EOCs
STAAR (Elementary – Middle school)
Fifth and eighth-graders must
pass STAAR reading and math to
be promoted to next level.
End-of course- exams
(High School)
So, what’s changed?
Entering ninth-graders are now
required to pass five
end-of-course (EOC) exams to
Graduate.
LABEL

8. and EOCs Some middle school students will also take an EOC.
Current federal and state requirements make it necessary for middle school students who take Algebra I this year to take both the Algebra I EOC and their grade-level STAAR math test
STAAR modified will no longer be used in New information will be given to affected families on testing for students with special needs.
Some middle school students will also take end-of-course exams. Federal and state requirements make it necessary for middle school students who take Algebra I this year to take both the Algebra I EOC and their grade-level STAAR math test

9. Some changes already in effect
Simplified Accountability system: School ratings are ‘Met Standard” or “Improvement Required”.
15 percent rule eliminated
EOC performance may not be used to determine class ranking
Students may not be removed from class for more than 10 percent of the days a course is in session for tutoring

10. Why are these changes happening?
House Bill 5 is designed to personalize learning for each student and ensure student interests are aligned with college and career goals.

11. Why understand HB 5?
Students need to know where to access resources for college and career planning
Parents need to know how individualized focus supports student’s future goals
HISD employees need to know how to assist students in finding their own personal path

12. How will this affect students?
Personalized Graduation Plans (PGP)
Endorsements
Performance acknowledgements
Personalized learning
10 percent rule
All students entering high school as a freshman in or after the fall of 2014 will graduate under one of the new Personalized Graduation Plans.

13. HISD’s graduation plan
Where do I begin?

14. HISD’s graduation plan
Foundation
Consists of 22 credits:
4 credits in English
3 credit in math
4 credits in social studies
2 credits foreign language
1 credit in fine art
½ credit in health
3 ½ credits in electives
HISD’s Foundation Plan starts with 22 credits:
4 credits in English
3 credit in mathematics
4 credits in social studies:
2 credits in foreign language
1 credit in physical education
1 credit in fine art
½ credit in health
3½ credits in electives

15. HISD’s graduation plan
Foundation
Consists of 22 credits:
4 credits in English
3 credit in math
4 credits in social studies
2 credits foreign language
1 credit in fine art
½ credit in health
3 ½ credits in electives
One of these classes MUST be Algebra 2
One of the 3 mathematics credits must include Algebra II. It is HISD’s expectation that all students will graduate under the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan, which requires that they take Algebra II as their advanced math class.

16. HISD’s graduation plan
Foundation
Endorsement
Each ninth-grader will also select an “endorsement,” which will specify that he or she take certain classes inline with his or her career interests. Students will choose from one of the following five endorsements and fulfill curriculum requirements for that endorsement.
STEM, short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Services
Multi-Disciplinary, a selection from the other four areas
Each endorsement specifies an advanced math and science class, and two electives for a total of 26 credits.

17. HISD’s graduation plan
Foundation
Outstanding HISD students are also eligible for 5 performance acknowledgments that will be displayed on their diplomas and transcripts.
Endorsement
Performance
Acknowledgement
Outstanding HISD students are also eligible for five performance acknowledgments that will be displayed on their diplomas and transcripts. These can be earned
•in a dual credit course (12 college hours, GPA of 3.0)
•in bilingualism and biliteracy
•on an AP test (score of 4+) or IB exam (score of 5+)
•scoring over a certain level on the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
•earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

18. Top 10 percent rule Automatic admissions Foundation
Texas public institutions of higher learning are required to grant
automatic admission to the top 10 percent of every public high school’s senior class. This is known as the Top 10 percent rule.
Foundation
Including Algebra 2
Plus an endorsement
Students graduating under the Foundation Plan who wish to be considered for the “Top 10% Rule -- automatic admission to Texas colleges and universities -- must graduate with an Endorsement and earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement.
Automatic admissions

19. Tips to help your child succeed
Encourage him/her to take
advanced classes, like AP and IB
Make attendance a top priority for
students of all ages
Follow along with your child as they map out their graduation plan. Be actively involved.
Stress the importance of good grades and persistence

20. Tips to help your child succeed
Be engaged with your child’s teacher and school
Share your concerns or goals
Understand and help build your child’s path to career and college readiness
Get involved with local parent groups
Regularly check the Family and Community Engagement page on the HISD website 20

21. Resources to assist you
HISD has many resources available to parents and students to help navigate the path to graduation and a rewarding career or college goal.

22. Community meetings
Ten community meetings – one in each trustee district and one at HMW – will take place in March.
Monday, March 10, 2014
6 – 7:30 p.m.
District I – Reagan HS
District II – Washington HS
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
District III – Milby HS
District IV – Yates HS
Thursday, March 27, 2014
District V – Bellaire HS
District VI – Sharpstown HS
Monday, April 7, 2014
6 – 7:30 p.m.
District VII – Lamar HS
District VIII – Austin HS
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
District IX – Worthing HS
and
Hattie Mae White Board Auditorium 22

23. The Plan Your Path website23

24. Naviance Research careers Take a learning style inventory
With Naviance your child can:
Research careers
Take a learning style inventory
Research colleges
Apply for scholarships
Study for SAT/ACT 24

25. Resources list Plan Your Path website: www.houstonisd.org/planyourpath
STAAR website:
TEA’s website:
Naviance

26. Online articles
Plan Your Path website:
STAAR website:
TEA’s website:

28. What? Why? How?