1. Welcome to Santo High School 2015-16
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Introduce each of the major topics.
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2. Junior High vs. High School
In Junior High you are judged on the “whole” product
In High School you are judged on the “parts” and how they fit together into the “whole”

3. Junior High vs. High School
In Junior High most classes are organized and evaluated yearly
In High School some classes are organized yearly but all classes are evaluated by semester

4. High School Credits Credit Acquisition
Credit is awarded by semester. For every class passed, one-half (.5) credit will be awarded.
We operate on an 8 period day.
We have 2 semesters each year.
There are 8 credits available each year.
There are 32 credits available in 4 years.

5. HB 5 – Major Components
Last Year House Bill 5 Produced Some Major Changes in How We Conduct Business. Such as,
New Graduation Plans
A New Testing Protocol
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6. The Path to Graduation Complete Curriculum Requirements
for Foundation Curriculum
for an Endorsement
Pass 5 End-of-Course Assessments

7. The Path to Graduation Algebra I English I and II U.S. History Biology
5 Required End of Course Assessments
Algebra I
English I and II
U.S. History
Biology

8. The Path to Graduation
“The focus of House Bill 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college or a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.”

9. Foundation Requirements
ELA – 4 credits
Math – 3 credits
Algebra II must be taken to be eligible for top 10% and automatic admission to Texas public colleges
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits

10. Foundation Requirements
English Language Arts
Four credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Three credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course
Science
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies
Three Credits
World Geography
World History (local elective credit)
U.S. History
U.S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)

11. Foundation Plan Requirements
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Physical Education – 1 credit
Electives - 5 Credits
Total – 22 credits

12. Foundation Requirements
Languages Other Than English
Spanish I and
Spanish II
Fine Arts
Band, Floral Design, or
Music History
Physical Education
PE, Athletics, or
Fall Band
Electives
Five credits

13. Course Requirements for Graduation in Texas
Arts/ Humanities
Business & Industry
Public Service
STEM
Multi-disciplinary
ENDORSEMENTS
Foundation Requirements
22 Credits
Credits
English I, English II, English III, Advanced English
Biology, IPC, Advanced Science
World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics
Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Math
Foreign Language (2 Credits)
Physical Education (1 Credit),
Fine Arts (1 Credit) 26
4 Additional Credits Satisfy Requirements for an Endorsement

14. 5 Different Endorsements
STEM
Business and Industry
Arts and Humanities
Public Service
Multidisciplinary
Require 4 Additional Credits

15. Endorsements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
Foundation Curriculum Requirements
One Additional Science Credit
One Additional Math Credit
2 Additional Elective Credits

16. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Required Courses:
Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics
Career Cluster:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Computer Science
CTE
Math
Science
Combination of the four above

17. Business & Industry Required Courses: Career Clusters:
Additional Math and Science
Career Clusters:
Hospitality & Tourism, Agriculture Food & Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Architecture & Construction, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Management & Administration, Transportation, Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications, English
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Business & Industry CTE Career Clusters
Debate – Three Levels
Newspaper– Three Levels
Yearbook– Three Levels

18. Arts & Humanities Required Courses:
Additional Math and *Science
*(may be substituted with parent approval for another course in
ELA, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts)
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
English or
Social Studies
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Fine Arts – Art, Dance, Music, & Theatre

19. Public Services Required Courses: Career Clusters:
Additional Math and Science
Career Clusters:
Education, Health Science, and Human Services
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Public Services CTE Career Clusters

20. Multidisciplinary Studies
Required Courses:
Additional Math and Science
Includes Courses Directly Related to:
Advanced Courses
(prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or
4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics)
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

21. Santo ISD Endorsements

22. Santo ISD Endorsements

23. Distinguished Achievement
To Graduate with Distinguished Achievement, a Student Must Complete
Foundation Curriculum Requirements
An Endorsement
Algebra II
To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class” for automatic admission to a public university, a student must graduate with Distinguished Achievement.

24. Performance Acknowledgements
Outstanding Performance(s) in:
Dual Credit
Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Advanced Placement Exams
PSAT, ACT, or SAT
Business or Industry Certificate or License

25. Options under Foundation Graduation Plan
High school students have the opportunity to graduate on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements or on just the Foundation Plan
Students who graduate on the Foundation Plan are eligible to be accepted to a 4-year university in Texas

26. Students Entering 9th Grade
Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement
The student / parents are advised that endorsements can be changed at any time
The student / parents are advised of the benefits of graduating with endorsements

27. Four Year Plan

28. Students Moving Down to FHSP
May move to the Foundation Plan without Endorsements after their 10th Grade year
Santo ISD will strongly encourage every student to graduate with an Endorsement
Parent/Guardian must give written permission to move to the Foundation Plan

29. Speech is Not Required, but…
A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program, but… To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district, in: •delivering clear verbal messages •choosing effective nonverbal behaviors •listening for desired results •applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes •identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and presentations

30. TSI – College Entrance Exam
All students must be “TSI Ready” before they can take courses for college credit in Texas
Students become TSI Ready by scoring high enough on the TSI exam that they do not have to take remedial classes upon enrollment into college

31. Locally Developed Courses
CCR English (takes place of English 4)
CCR Math (taken in place of Algebra 2)
EOC Remediation Algebra 1
EOC Remediation Biology
EOC Remediation English 1
EOC Remediation English 2
EOC Remediation US History

32. Dual Credit 11th Grade: University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)
US History (EOC)
11th / 12th Grade:
Art Appreciation
Intro to Psychology
Intro to Sociology
Jazz, Pop, & Rock
Intro to Public Speaking

33. Dual Credit Weatherford College Ranger College 12th Grade
English 1301 & 1302
Govt 2305 / Economics 2301
Ranger College
Biology 2301 & (Anat.&Phys.)

34. What is Next??? Personal Visit with Mrs. Gilbert or Mr. Scott
Decide on Endorsement
Complete and Sign Four Year Plan
Register for Classes in April/May

35. Handouts Available Santo ISD Endorsements
Santo ISD 4 Year Plan Worksheet

36. Questions???