1. Graduation and house Bill 5
Nacogdoches ISD Parent Meeting
November 4, 2013
Dr. Sandra Stewart, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services
Malinda Lindsey, Director of Curriculum

2. EOC-end of course exams required for graduation
English I (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)
English II (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)
Algebra I
Biology
U.S. History

3. A student and parent shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering Grade 9.

5. Foundation

7. All foundational plans require
Foreign Language (LOTE) credit – 2 years of the same language OR
HB 5 allows computer programming to count as LOTE

9. endorsements STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Services
Multi-Disciplinary Studies

10. STEM Technology Computer Science Biotechnology Environmental Science
Engineering

11. Business and industry Courses related to: Accounting Marketing
Agricultural Science
Graphic Design
Welding
Automotive Technology

12. Public services Courses related to: Health science occupations
Law enforcement
Culinary arts and hospitality

13. Arts and humanities Courses related to: Political Science
Cultural Studies
English Literature
History
Fine Arts

14. Multidisciplinary studies
STEM
Public
Service
Arts and
Humanities
Business and
Industry

15. A student and parent shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering Grade 9.

16. Where to find more information
Texas Education Agency
TASA Final Bill Report
Region 4 House Bill 5 Information

17. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of HB 5?
How does this change the current NISD curriculum?
How will my 8th grade child be guided in choosing an appropriate endorsement?
What if my child wants to change his/her endorsement in high school?
How will this impact my child’s college acceptance?
Will my child still be able to participate in extra-curricular activities?
If my child is going to college, why should he/she earn a certification in high school?

18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What if my child fails one of the EOCs? Will he/she be able to stay on the endorsement pathway?
If my child did not pass one of the EOCs that are no longer required for graduation, will he/she be required to retest?
When will my child take the required EOCs?
How will these requirements impact my child with Special Needs?
Where can I go for more information about HB 5?

20. Contact information
Kenneth Wooten High School Principal x2224 Claire Bray AP for Curriculum x2948 Cindy Ivy Lead Counselor x2241
Dr. Sandra Stewart-
Assistant Superintendent Academic Services
x8864
Christy Clark-
Executive Director of Student Support Service
Jeanie Summers
Director of CTE
x8853
Malinda Lindsey
Director of Curriculum
x8895