1. Crosbyton CISD House Bill 5

2. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
School districts must ensure that each student, on entering the 9th grade, indicates in writing an endorsement that the student intends to earn.
A district must permit a student to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the endorsement the student previously indicated.

3. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
A student may graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement if, after the students sophomore year:
1. the student and parents are advised by the school counselor of the benefits of graduating with an endorsement.
2. the student’s parents file with the school counselor written permission, allowing the student to graduate under the foundation plan.

4. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
English Language Arts Four Credits
English I
English II
English III
English IV

5. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Mathematics Three Credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II (required for Distinguished Plan and top 10% Admission)

6. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Science Three Credits
Biology
IPC
Advanced Science Course
Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems,
Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Technology.

7. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Social Studies Three Credits
World History and/or World Geography
US History
US Government - half credit
Economics - half credit

8. Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Physical Education One Credit (Athletics, Marching Band) Spanish Two Credits Fine Arts (Art or Band) One Credit Electives Five Credits 22 Total Credits

9. Endorsements – Statutory Requirements
Students may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
Curriculum requirements for the endorsement
Four credits in Mathematics
Four credits in Science
Two additional elective credits

10. STEM Endorsement
Complete foundation plan and general endorsement requirement including Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics or Principles of Technology
Math STEM Courses
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre –Cal, Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, Dual Credit (College Algebra and College Math Course)
Science STEM Courses
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Systems, Principles of Technology

11. Business & Industry Endorsement
Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and four classes from one of the clusters. Complete one of three plans offered at CISD AFNR, Manufacturing, or Business Management and Administration

12. Business & Industry Endorsement
Sequence 1
Principles of Agriculture
Wildlife Management
Livestock Production
Advanced Animal Science
Sequence 2
Principles of Manufacturing
Intro. to Welding
Diversified Manufact. 1
Diversified Manufact. 2
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Manufacturing

13. Business & Industry Endorsement
Sequence 3
Principles of Business
Business Information Management 1
Business Information Management 2
Business Management or
Career Preparation – must be a senior and have a job
Business Management and Administration

14. Arts and Humanities Endorsement
Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and one of the following groups:
Band 1 – 4
Art 1 – 4
Or 2 years of Art and 2 years of Band

15. Multidisciplinary Studies
Complete all foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas (4 years each of English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

16. Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission to college.
Total of four credits in math, which must include Algebra II
Total of four credits in science
Curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

17. Summary
Foundation Plan 22 Credits: 4 ELA, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 PE, 2 Spanish, 1 Fine Art, 5 Electives Endorsements Plans 26 Credits: 22 Foundation Credits, 1 additional Math, 1 additional Science, 2 additional Electives(must meet requirements of the Endorsement) Distinguished Level 4 Credits of Math, must include Algebra II 4 Credits of Science At least one Endorsement Required for top 10% automatic admission to college

18. Additional Resources
A copy of this slide show will be available on the school’s website: