1. HB5 Graduation Plan
Class 2021 and beyond

2. Multidisciplinary Endorsement
The endorsement supported by Lone Oak HS for all high school students
This plan consists of the core classes that are required by 4 year colleges/Universities in Texas
Allows the student the most flexibility when choosing electives

3. Additional Endorsement Plans
STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Advanced math
Business & Industry
Public Service—Health Science, Education, Law Enforcement and Culinary Arts
Arts and Humanities—Political Science, English Literature, World Languages, History, Cultural studies and fine arts.

4. Additional Endorsement Plans
Lone Oak students can earn one of these endorsements in addition to Multidisciplinary endorsement.
Currently LOHS has elective classes that allow students to earn endorsements in STEM, Business & Industry, and Arts & Humanities. This is subject to change due to teacher availability, teacher certifications, and budget

5. Multidisciplinary Endorsement 26 credits
ENGLISH (4)
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English
MATHEMATICS (4)
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Math (Alg II for STEM)
Advanced Math
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1)
FINE ART (1)
SCIENCE (4)
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science
Advanced Science
SOCIAL STUDIES (3)
World History or Geography
US History
Government/Economics
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (2 )
Electives (7)
4 of 7 in endorsement area

6. Distinguished Achievement
Complete an endorsement
Complete Algebra 2
Automatic Admission to Texas Public colleges must be in Top 10% and earn Distinguished Achievement

7. Performance Acknowledgements
12 or more college hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
AP exam score of a 3 or higher
Received recognition for PSAT scores by College Board
SAT combined critical reading and math of 1250 or higher
ACT composite score of 28 or higher

8. Things to Consider Pre AP or Regular classes
Must have a 90 average in 8th grade English, math and science
Must have 8th grade English, math and science teacher approval by signing your sheet
8th grade STAAR scores will be reviewed before placement.
English will have a summer reading assignment that must be completed by first day of school.
Do not have to take all 3 Pre AP classes.

9. Things to Consider (con’t)
PE credit
All 9th graders will be scheduled to earn their 1 credit of PE credit they must have to graduate. PE credit can be earned in 3 ways
PE class for the entire 9th grade year
Athletics for the year. A student must be in athletics if they play a team sport. If you want to participate in Cross Country, Tennis or golf, you do not take athletics as a class.
Marching Band—You will receive ½ credit for marching band. It will take 2 marching band seasons to get your full year PE credit
504 and ARD committees
These committees have input in what classes your student needs to take. I must following the schedule and recommendations set by these committees. .

10. STAAR EOC
Students must pass the following EOC (end of course) exams) to graduate high school
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
Biology
US History

11. College Classes
Students can start taking college classes as a 9th grader. Our current dual credit college program that is a part of the school day does not start until Junior year.
Students can take classes outside the school day.
Lone Oak High School will accept up to 36 college hours for dual credit. These classes must be pre-approved with the high school counselor before taking the class in order for it to count in class rank, GPA and for high school credit.

12. Contact Information
Leanette Davies
ext. 2224
Check out website at
Counselor page on the high school page