1. Socorro Middle School: Implementing the New Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD

2. Objectives for This Meeting
Understand the new House Bill 5 (HB5) graduation requirements.
Understand the new graduation plans under HB5.
Learn about the five Endorsements under HB5.
Verify your child’s Endorsement choice.
Clarify questions you may have.
Sign and date your child’s Endorsement Verification Plan.

3. Socorro ISD HB5 Website

4. What is HB5 and What Does it Change?
Requires each student entering 9th grade to graduate under the new graduation plans.
Requires each student entering 9th grade to choose an endorsement.

5. What are Other Changes?
New attendance requirements: If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive “LOC” instead of a grade and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.

6. Why are The Changes Helpful to Students?

7. Steps Your Child Has Completed So Far…
Explored Career Interests
Explored Careers Through Career Modules
Completed an Endorsement Verification Form

8. We Have New Graduation Plans
If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you graduate DLA. SISD has prescribed the DLA for all students.
Postsecondary Education
Distinguished Level of Achievement
(SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and Algebra II)
SISD Foundation plus Endorsement
Automatic admission to most 4 year TX public universities (Top 10% + DLA)
SISD Foundation

9. Required Classes for All SISD Students

10. Core Requirements English Math Science Social Studies English Math
ENG I – 9th
Algebra I – 9th
Biology – 9th
World Geography – 9th
ENG II – 10th
Geometry – 10th
Chemistry – 10th
World History – 10th
English III – 11th
Algebra II – 11th
Physics – 11th
US History – 11th
Advanced English – 12th
(Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Advanced Math – 12th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Advanced Science – 12th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):
Government/
Economics – 12th
English IV
Pre-Calculus
Earth and Space
Literary Genres
AQR
Astronomy
Creative Writing
Discrete Math
Anatomy & Physiology
Journalism
Calculus AB
Forensic Science
Business ENG
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
ENG I – 9th
Algebra I – 9th
Biology – 9th
World History – 9th
ENG II – 10th
Geometry – 10th
Chemistry – 10th
World Geography – 10th
English III – 11th
Algebra II – 11th
Physics – 11th
US History – 11th
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
ENG I – 9th
Algebra I – 9th
Biology – 9th
World History – 9th
ENG II – 10th
Geometry – 10th
Chemistry – 10th
World Geography – 10th
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
ENG I – 9th
Algebra I – 9th
Biology – 9th
World History – 9th

11. What is an Endorsement? An Endorsement is similar to a college major.
This is the plan that you will choose to determine your course of study in high school.
You must choose an Endorsement before you register for high school.

12. Five Available Endorsements

13. STEM Project Lead the Way Engineering and Design
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science

14. Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Science
Architecture and Construction
A/V Technology and Communication
Business Management and Administration
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

15. Public Service Education and Training Health Science Human Services
Law, Public Safety and Security

16. Arts and Humanities Performing Arts AP Social Studies
IB Social Studies
LOTE
American Sign Language
Legal Services

17. Multidisciplinary
Multiple Endorsements

18. Five Available Endorsements

19. ___ Business and Industry ___ Business and Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)
Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)
Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)
Architecture and Construction
Architecture
HVAC Technology (EDHS)
A/V Technology & Communications
Animation
Audio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)
Fashion Design (MHS)
Newspaper
Public Speaking
Journalism
Business Management and Administration
Business Management
Finance
Banking and Financial Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts
Information Technology
Computer and Network Systems
Computer Programmer
Digital Interactive Media
Manufacturing
Welding (AHS/EDHS)
Marketing
Marketing and Sports Promotion
(EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Automotive Technology
___ Business and Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)
Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)
Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)
Architecture and Construction
Architecture
HVAC Technology (EDHS)
A/V Technology & Communications
Animation
Audio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)
Fashion Design (MHS)
Newspaper
Public Speaking
Journalism
Business Management and Administration
Business Management
Finance
Banking and Financial Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts
Information Technology
Computer and Network Systems
Computer Programmer
Digital Interactive Media
Manufacturing
Welding (AHS/EDHS)
Marketing
Marketing and Sports Promotion
(EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Automotive Technology
___ Business and Industry
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
___ STEM
Science Technology Engineering and Math
Project Lead the Way
Engineering and Design
*Biomedical Engineering
Synergi (MHS)
Computer Science-SATA (EHS)
IB (EDHS)
___ STEM
___ STEM
Science Technology Engineering and Math
___ Public Service
Education and Training
Teacher Preparation
(AHS) Government and Public Administration
Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)
Libertas Academy-Public Administration
(Libertas accepted students only)
Health Science
Athletic/Personal Trainer
*Biomedical Engineering under STEM
Health Occupations (Non Academy)
Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Human Services
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Development (Child Care Management)
Law, Public Safety and Security
Corrections
*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)
Police Officer and Law Enforcement
Security and Protective Services
Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)
*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities
___ Public Service
___ Public Service
Education and Training
Teacher Preparation
(AHS) Government and Public Administration
Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)
Libertas Academy-Public Administration
(Libertas accepted students only)
Health Science
Athletic/Personal Trainer
*Biomedical Engineering under STEM
Health Occupations (Non Academy)
Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Human Services
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Development (Child Care Management)
Law, Public Safety and Security
Corrections
*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)
Police Officer and Law Enforcement
Security and Protective Services
Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)
*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities
___ Arts and Humanities
Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.)
(Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV
Technology in the CCRP)
AP Social Studies
The same language in a language other than English (LOTE)
*Legal Services (Find Legal Services in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)
___ Arts and Humanities
___ Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary

20. Pathway to Success Register for High School
Complete Endorsement Verification Form
Complete Texas Achievement Plan
Career Cruising (Inventories, Exploration, College Searches)