1. 9th & 10th Grade Parent Information Night
Welcome VMHS Parents
9th & 10th Grade Parent Information Night

2. Who is my counselor? NAME ALPHA EXT. OFFICE Vilma Mosier A-C 23203
Angela Arredondo
D-G
23103
A103
Lia Rosales
H-Me
23037
B107
Bryan Davis
Mi-Ro
23105
B108
Marsha Hutchens
Ru-Z
23228
B208

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6. What is HB5?
In 2013 Texas Legislature passed HB 5 which made substantial changes to the state's curriculum and graduation requirements.

7. What is an Endorsment?
An endorsement is a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. (STEM, Business & Industry, Public Service, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary)

8. What is a Pathway?
A specific program of study that falls under each endorsement.

9. What classes should my child take?

10. House Bill 5
New graduation requirements for students entering high school in and beyond.
You will have some choices to make as you design your 4 year plan for high school due to legislation passed in Referred to as “House Bill 5” or HB5, this legislation enacts rules and impact graduation requirements, including changes to graduation plans and STAAR end of course assessments.

14. Individual Course Planning
Students will meet with their counselor to discuss course selections
Please have your course sheet complete prior to your meeting!

17. End of Course Tests
In addition, HB5 requires STAAR End of Course tests in the following subjects:
English 1
English 2
Algebra 1
Biology
U.S. History

18. What is AP Potential?
Identifies students who are likely to score a 3 or higher on a given AP Exam based on their performance on the PSAT
Shows moderate to strong correlations between PSAT scores and AP Exam results 

19. Dual Credit
Students have an opportunity to take college courses while attending high school to earn both high school & college credit. 
To participate in a Dual Credit Course:
A student needs to pass the TSI Exam.
Submit a Dual Credit Admissions Student Packet by or before the deadline
student must meet with their Academic Counselor for review of a CLEAR understanding of expectations.

20. Free and Reduced Lunch Benefits
It doesn’t matter if you eat lunch at school or not-
You can receive:
SAT and ACT fee waivers
TSI fee waiver
Free Dual Credit Courses
Summer School Course Vouchers
College Application Fee Waivers