1. ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT College and Career Ready
HB 5 Presentation Foundation Graduation Plan Ore City ISD Spring 2014

2. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ENDODRSEMENTS
ELECTIVES
4 YEAR
FOUNDATION PLAN
ADVANCED CREDITS
CTE COURSES
Making the Puzzle Fit for our Students
Distinguished Graduate
HB 5
STUDENT CHOICES
SCHOOL ADVISING
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PARENTAL INCLUSION

3. What is the purpose of HB 5?
Simply, to give students a more relevant chance of college entrance, career recognition goals, and allowing the student to make those course selections with their parents and the school so they can better prepare for a career.
Students will enter under the new 26 credit Foundation Graduation Plan with an Endorsement . Here are OCISD goals for our students entering High School in 2014 as a 9th grader.

4. Welcome
OUR GOALS:
Prepare you and your 8th grade student for high school by:
Providing information on HB 5 requirements of the new graduation plan for all new th graders and is optional for current high school students
Sharing information on graduation requirements so that family discussions on Endorsements can begin
Sharing important dates and upcoming activities.
Student, parent and school must sign the plan
Students will enter under the new 26 credit Foundation Graduation Plan with an Endorsement . Here are OCISD goals for our students entering High School in 2014 as a 9th grader.

5. New Graduation Requirements of HB 5
#1 College or Post Secondary Readiness

6. College Readiness
College readiness can be defined as the level of preparation necessary for students to enroll and succeed—without remediation—in entry-level, credit bearing, general education courses.

7. New Graduation Requirements of HB 5
#2 Career Readiness

8. Career Readiness Career readiness involves three major skill areas:
Core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills in the workplace
Employability skills such as critical thinking and responsibility that are essential to all career areas
Technical, job-specific skills related to a specific career pathway that offer family-sustaining wages and opportunities for advancement.

9. New Graduation Requirements of HB 5
College or Post Secondary Readiness
Career Awareness/Exploration/Planning for PK-12
Parental Engagement Component in selecting credit choices for your student’s four-year Personal Graduation Plan
What is a credit
One credit = 1 full year in a class
One half credit = 1 semester of a class
To earn a credit:
Semester average must be 70% or greater
Must attend 90% of days allotted each year for course credit

10. Key Components of HB 5 – Graduation Requirements
HB 5 eliminates the Minimum, Recommended, and Advanced high school graduation plans
The new Graduation plan is called the Foundation High School Program (FHSP), with career pathway endorsements
Expanded Career and Technology courses to satisfy endorsement requirements
Required for Freshman entering 9th grade in , optional for current high school students.

11. As a parent, what do you need to do?
Suggestions:
Attend this meeting
Be aware of credit requirements for graduation
Talk to your student about their future goals
Explore all of the possibilities that are available for college and careers
Keep in contact with your student’s counselor at Ore City High School
Students may change Endorsement but make sure Endorsement requirements are able to be met
8. Realize we are learning about this plan, too.
Let me take a moment to reinforce attendance. Attendance is critical at every step in a student’s education journey, beginning in Kindergarten and continuing through high school. Under HB 5,there are additional consequences for students whose absences exceed 10% of class sessions. Not only does the student risk losing credit for the course, but a grade will not be issued until the parent addresses the problem with school personnel and finds out exactly what the child needs to recover credit.

12. Present & Past Graduation Plans
Students beginning high school in must complete the requirements of the new graduation program.
Students enrolled in high school prior to will have the choice to complete their current (MHSP, RHSP, or DAP) graduation program or to transition to the new Foundation High School Program.

13. Personal Graduation Plans
This academic year, parents & 8th grade students will create a plan for high school years and beyond
Counselors will work with 8th grade students to discuss credits, grades, GPA, & high school graduation requirements.
Upon entering 9th grade, a student must indicate (in writing) an endorsement he/she intends to earn.
Students must be allowed to choose a different endorsement at any time
Also, any student may elect to take Algebra II at the appropriate time thus making them eligible for automatic admission into state universities if they graduate in the top 10% of their class. Speaking of Higher Education, a student must take the Texas Success Initiative test before enrolling in a dual credit class at the end of their Sophomore or Junior year. You may choose to have Alg II and English III EOC exams take the place of taking the TSI or take an advanced level college preparatory ELA/Math class to earn entrance to Northeast Texas Community College whom we partner with. If you choose to go to another college, you may request this from the Commissioner of Education for a review.

14. Personal Graduation Plans
Must pass 5 End of Course assessments: English I, English II, Alg I, Biology, & U.S. History to graduate
Two optional EOC assessments offered: English III and Algebra II
Additionally, counselors will discuss with students about life beyond high school (college & careers)

15. Personal Graduation Plan
High School counselor
Review the PGP with each student entering 9th grade
Must discuss options for distinguished diploma
Create a High School PGP to include
Promote college and workforce readiness
Facilitate student’s transition from secondary to post secondary
Also, any student may elect to take Algebra II at the appropriate time thus making them eligible for automatic admission into state universities if they graduate in the top 10% of their class. Speaking of Higher Education, a student must take the Texas Success Initiative test before enrolling in a dual credit class at the end of their Sophomore or Junior year. You may choose to have Alg II and English III EOC exams take the place of taking the TSI or take an advanced level college preparatory ELA/Math class to earn entrance to Northeast Texas Community College whom we partner with. If you choose to go to another college, you may request this from the Commissioner of Education for a review.

16. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DISTINGUISHED ENDORSEMENTS
Required
Parts of the Personal Graduation plans that you will be hearing about often throughout this graduation process.
FOUNDATION PLAN
Required

18. Foundation Graduation Plan All students will take all courses in The Foundation Plan
22 Credits
English Language Arts 4
Mathematics 3
Science
Social Studies
PE or PE Substitute 1
Fine Arts
Foreign Language (LOTE) 2
Electives (electives earned will count towards the
student’s endorsement) 5
TOTAL CREDITS 22

19. We have reviewed the Foundation Plan, now let’s take a look at the Endorsements that are offered for Ore City students. Algebra II is the course that is required by the state’s two largest public university systems, University of Texas and Texas A & M University along with Stephen F. Austin d University of North Texas, for admission. Many private universities have also declined to change their admissions standards in response to HB 5 including Rice University and Southern Methodist University. Algebra II is the key to gaining college entrance.
Algebra II and being in the top 10% of your graduating class automatically qualified you for college admission.

20. Endorsements Foundation Plan 22 Core Subjects English Language Arts 4
Math 3
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts 1
Physical Education
Electives 5
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 22

21. Endorsements Foundation 22 + ( 1 Adv Math + 1 Adv Science)
2 CTE Endorsements = 26 credits
Core Subjects
Foundation Plan
Additional Credits needed for Endorsement
English Language Arts 4
Any CTE credits
Math 3
1 advanced MATH
Science
1 advanced SCIENCE
Social Studies
Advanced classes prepare a student for college, career, more grade points toward your GPA, & possible credits through AP exams and Dual Credit classes
4 CTE Courses
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts 1
Physical Education
Electives 5
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 22
TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION 26

22. FHSP with Endorsements
With Endorsements require 26 credits for graduation, including:
4th Math credit
4th Science Credit
4 additional elective credits in a coherent sequences within the endorsement

23. Endorsements
Each school district must make available to high school students courses that allow a student to complete the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.
A student shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intend to earn upon entering 9th grade.
A school district that offers only one endorsement curriculum must offer the multi-disciplinary studies endorsement curriculum

24. Change of Endorsements
Continue to update the 4-Year Plan every year, along with Course registration
Students will have the opportunity to change Endorsements, but need to make sure Endorsement requirements are able to be met
As of now, OCISD shall clearly indicate an Endorsement on the transcript of a student

25. Graduation without an Endorsement
A student can graduate under the Foundation Program without an endorsement if, after his/her sophomore year:
The student and the parent are advised by the counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and
The student’s parent files with the school counselor written permission (on a TEA developed form) allowing the student to graduate under the Foundation High School Program without an endorsement

26. View the Ore City Plans for Student Endorsements
Arts and Humanities
Business and Industry
STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math)
Public Services
Multidisciplinary Studies

27. Arts and Humanities Courses related to: Political Science
Cultural Studies
English Literature
History
Fine Arts
World Languages
Arts Administration, Advertising & Publication, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Performing Arts, Book editor, Curator, Graphic Designer, Music Director, Photographer, Musician, Creative Director, Editor, News industry

28. Business and Industry Courses related to: Accounting Marketing
Agricultural Science
Graphic Design
Welding
Automotive Technology
Finance
Construction
Accountant, Business Administration, Forestry, Human Resources, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Paralegal, Recruiter, Court Clerks, Court Reporters, Data Entry, Legal Secretaries, Insurance Claims, Public Relations, Medical Sec, Computer Programmers, Auditors, Payroll Clerks

29. STEM Courses Related to: Technology Computer Science Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Engineering
Bio-Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Pre-Professional Health, Researcher, Software Developer, Dental, Occupation Therapist, Fitness Trainers, Data Analyst, Construction, Transportation, Aerospace, Advanced manufacturing, Veterinarians, Financial Examiners
STEM will require students to successfully complete Algebra II and Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

30. Public Services Courses related to: Health science occupations
Law enforcement
Culinary arts and hospitality
Education & training
Clergy, Corrections Officer, Federal man Relations, Nursing, Social Worker, Teacher, Hospital Administrator, Director Nursing, Nonprofit organization, Communications, Nutritionist, Physician Assistant, Human Resources, Public Relations, Financial Manager, Risk Management, Claims Examiner

31. Multidisciplinary Studies
Etc.
STEM
Service
Public
Humanities
Arts and
Business and
Industry
Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement.

39. Dual Credit
Students can begin taking college courses AFTER their 10th grade year.
Dual credit is permissible during the summer and regular school year.
Student must meet certain criteria to be eligible for Dual Credit.

40. Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE State Plan
Competencies leading to academic and technical skill attainment
Industry-recognized license
Associate degree
Opportunities for college credit
Opportunities for dual credit courses
TEA and HECB
Will develop English Language Arts III and Algebra II as an EOC and be ready in 2016.
These two courses measure college readiness by the student passing these 2 additional EOC exams. Taking the exams is voluntary but serve as the entrance examination for college (takes place of the TSI) and eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
The two avenues offered for college and career readiness.

41. DISTINGUISHED Level of Achievement
4 credits in mathematics which must include Algebra II
4 credits in science
Complete the FOUNDATION PLAN
Complete curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement
A student in the top 10% of his/her class must have earned the Distinguished Level of Achievement to be eligible for automatic admission to a Texas public college or university.
Not required—student choice

42. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement
For outstanding performance
In a dual credit course
In bilingualism & biliteracy
On an AP test or IB exam
On the PSAT, ACT-Plan , the ACT
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license by high achievement on an examination (CNA cert., Microsoft Office Suite Certification, etc. )
Not required

45. Future Events / Dates
March 24 OCISD HB 5 Administrative Team will present graduation plan to the OCISD Board of Trustees
________OCISD Administration will met with 8th grade parents and students to discuss HB 5 and introduce the graduation plans and endorsements.
_______OCISD High School and OCISD Middle School Counselors will being meeting with 8th grade parents/students to outline course schedules and select endorsement plan for high school.

46. Extra Information

47. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Outstanding Performance
In a dual credit course (12 hours college academic courses with grade)
In bilingualism & biliteracy (Credit for all ELA subjects with and 3 credits in one language with or TEKS Proficiency Level IV with , or LOTE score 3/4 on College Board AP exam/LOTE score 4 on IB exam, or Int to High on National Language Assessment and Met exit for ESL as Advanced High on TELPAS state examination)
On an AP exam must score 3/4 or IB exam score 4
On the PSAT score commended, the ACT-Plan show college readiness score on 2 of 4 subject tests, the SAT combined read/math 1250, or the ACT composite score of 28 (excludes writing)
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license by high achievement on an examination (CNA cert., Microsoft Office Suite Certification, etc. ) *see next slide for examples
Not required

48. PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Outstanding Performance
For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license by high achievement on an examination
OCISD currently or may offer:
NCCER Welding, Level One
NCCER Welding, Level Two
American Welding Society (SENSE Certification)
Floral Design Certification (Texas Floral Association)
IC3 Internet and Computing Core Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Office Access, Outlook and Microsoft MTA
Adobe Photoshop

49. Endorsements Career Examples 1. Arts & Humanities
Arts Administration, Advertising & Publication, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Performing Arts
2. Business & Industry
Accountant, Business Administration, Forestry, Human Resources, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Paralegal, Recruiter
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Bio-Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Pre-Professional Health, Researcher
4. Public Services
Clergy, Corrections Officer, Federal man Relations, Nursing, Social Worker, Teacher
5. Multidisciplinary
All of the above in addition to college/career readiness. An open option.

50. Endorsements Careers Endorsement Description 1. Arts & Humanities
Courses directly related to political science, world language, cultural studies, English literature, History and Find Arts.
2. Business & Industry
Courses directly related to database management, information technology, communications, accounting, finance, marketing, graphic design, architecture, construction, welding, logistics, automotive technology, agricultural science.
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Courses directly related to science including environmental science, technology, including computer science, engineering and advanced mathematic. *Algebra 2 is required for STEM endorsement.
4. Public Services
Courses directly related to health sciences and occupations, education and training, law enforcement, and culinary arts and hospitality.
5. Multidisciplinary
Allows students to earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content sufficient to complete distinguished level under the Foundation High School Program.