1. HB 5 Course Requirements March 21, 2014

2. Foundation Graduation Plan DistiD Foundation 22 Credits Endorsement 26 Credits Distinguished Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Algebra II Business and Industry STEM Public Service Arts & Humanities Multi Disciplinary Multi Disciplinary

3. Foundation 22 Credits Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. ELA ELA 1, II, and III + Advanced Math Algebra & Geometry + Advanced Social Studies US History Gov./Eco. + World History or World Geography Science Biology 1 Lab Science + Advanced 2 LOTE1PE 1 Fine Arts5 Electives

4. ELA 4 Courses ELA I, II, and III Required ELA 4 Courses ELA I, II, and III Required Sequencing Not an Issue Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

5. ELA 4 Courses ELA I, II, and III Required ELA 4 Courses ELA I, II, and III Required Sequencing Not an Issue Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

6. Math – 3 Courses Algebra I and Geometry Required Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

7. Math – 3 Courses Algebra I and Geometry Required Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

8. Math Sequencing Algebra I Geometry Prerequisite Algebra I Math Models Prerequisite Algebra I Algebra II Prerequisite Algebra I College Prep ?? 4 th year Statistics Same Level Algebra II Algebraic Reasoning Same Level Algebra II All other math courses have a prerequisite of Algebra II Math Models** Agriculture Math Digital Electronics Robotics Programming Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

9. Math Sequencing Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Algebra I in 8 th Grade???? WHY?

10. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. College Entrance Requirements ALGEBRA II The state’s two largest public university systems, University of Texas Texas A&M University, SFA said they will continue to require the Algebra II for admission. University of North Texas System will follow suit.

11. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. College Entrance Requirements ALGEBRA II Many private universities have also declined to change their admissions standards in response to HB 5 Including Rice University and Southern Methodist University

12. Social Studies – 3 Courses US History and US Gov. & Economics Required Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

13. Social Studies – 3 Courses US History and US Gov. & Economics Required Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

14. Social Studies Sequencing Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Julie Brelsford TEA No sequencing or prerequisites for Social Studies Courses In TEKS a recommendation for Economics at 12 th grade

15. (1) G. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Geography. (2) Gr. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Social Studies. (3) Gr. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Social Studies, Composite. (4) Jr. H. School (Gr. 9-10 only) or HS Geography. (5) Jr. H. School (Grades 9-10 only) or HS Social Science Composite TAC Certification Requirements for Geography Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

16. (1) G. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Geography. (2) Gr. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Social Studies. (3) Gr. 6-12 or Gr. 9-12--Social Studies, Composite. (4) Jr. H. School (Gr. 9-10 only) or HS Geography. (5) Jr. H. School (Grades 9-10 only) or HS Social Science Composite (6) Secondary Geography (Gr. 6-12). (7) Secondary Social Studies (G. 6-12). (8) Secondary Social Studies, Composite (Gr. 6-12). (9) Social Studies: Gr. 7-12. (10) Social Studies: Gr. 8-12. TAC Certification Requirements for Geography Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

17. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Sequencing IS an Issue Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

18. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Sequencing IS an Issue One of the three courses must be selected form the following laboratory based courses Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principals of Technology Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

19. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology RequiredScience 3 Courses Biology RequiredScience 3 Courses Biology Required Foundation/Endorsement Option 1 Grade 9 IPC Grade 10 Biology Grade 11 List Grade 12 List

20. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Foundation/Endorsement Option 1Option 2 Grade 9 IPCBiology Grade 10 BiologyIPC Grade 11 List Grade 12 List

21. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Foundation/Endorsement Option 1Option 2Option 3 Grade 9 IPCBiology Grade 10 BiologyIPCChemistry Grade 11 List Physics Grade 12 List

22. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Foundation/EndorsementSTEM Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 1 Grade 9 IPCBiology Grade 10 BiologyIPCChemistry Grade 11 List (e)(5) Physics Grade 12 List

23. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required FoundationSTEM Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 1Option 2 Grade 9 IPCBiology Physics Grade 10 BiologyIPCChemistry Biology Grade 11 List (e)(5) Physics Chemistry List Grade 12 List

24. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required FoundationSTEM Option 1Option 2Option 3Option 1Option 2Option 3 Grade 9 IPCBiology PhysicsIPC Grade 10 BiologyIPCChemistry Biology Grade 11 List (e)(5) Physics Chemistry List Chemistry List Grade 12 List Physics List

25. Science 3 Courses Biology Required Science 3 Courses Biology Required Sequencing IS an Issue Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

26. Endorsements

27. All Endorsements 4 th Math Course Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

28. Endorsement – Math Requirements Math Models Agriculture Math Digital Electronics Robotics Programming The courses listed here may be taken before or after the 4 th math course

29. STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course in sequence from Ch. 130 STEM Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

30. STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course in sequence from Ch. 130 STEM 4 credits in Science by completing chemistry, physics and 2 additional science courses from the allowable 4 th science list Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

31. STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course in sequence from Ch. 130 STEM 4 credits in Science by completing chemistry, physics and 2 additional science courses from the allowable 4 th science list 3 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

32. STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course in sequence from Ch. 130 STEM 4 credits in Science by completing Chemistry, physics and 2 additional science courses from the allowable 4 th science list 3 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite In addition to Algebra II, Physics and Chemistry a coherent sequence of 3 additional credits from no more that two of the categories or disciplines represented here Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

33. STEM Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE At lease one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course in sequence from Ch. 130 STEM 4 credits in Science by completing Chemistry, physics and 2 additional science courses from the allowable 4 th science list 3 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite Coherent sequence of 4 credits in computer science: Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I, II, III AP Computer Science IB Computer Science Standard Level IB Computer Science Higher Level Discrete Math for Computer Science Digital Forensics Game Programming and Design Mobile Application Development Robotics Programming and Design Independent Studies of Tech App In addition to Algebra II, Physics and Chemistry a coherent sequence of 3 additional credits from no more that two of the categories or disciplines represented here Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

34. Business and Industry Coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE Ch. 130 At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course from Ch. 130 Career Clusters. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

35. Business and Industry Coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE Ch. 130 At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course from Ch. 130 Career Clusters A coherent sequence of 4 credits from courses listed in this section.. Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

36. Business and Industry Coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE Ch. 130 At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course from Ch. 130 Career Clusters A coherent sequence of 4 credits from courses listed in this section.. 4 ELA credits to include 3 levels of one of following Adv. Broadcast Journalism Adv. Journalism Newspaper Adv. Journalism Yearbook Public Speaking Debate Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

37. Business and Industry Coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE Ch. 130 At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course from Ch. 130 Career Clusters A coherent sequence of 4 credits from courses listed in this section. 4 Tech App. credits from: Digital Design and Media Production Digital Are and Animation 3-D Modeling and Animation Digital Communications Digital Video/Audio Design Web Communications Web Design Web Game Design Independent Study Evolving Tech. 4 ELA credits to include 3 levels of one of following Adv. Broadcast Journalism Adv. Journalism Newspaper Adv. Journalism Yearbook Public Speaking Debate Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

38. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

39. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

40. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts 4 levels of the same language in LOTE Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

41. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts 4 levels of the same language in LOTE 2 Levels of the same language in LOTE and 2 levels of a different language in LOTE Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

42. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts 4 levels of the same language in LOTE 2 Levels of the same language in LOTE and 2 levels of a different language in LOTE 4 levels of American Sign Language Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

43. Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies Courses Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories in Fine Arts 4 levels of the same language in LOTE 4 English credits from: English IV Independent Study in English Literary Genre Creative Writing Research & Tech Writing Humanities AP English Lit and Comp IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level 2 Levels of the same language in LOTE and 2 levels of a different language in LOTE 4 levels of American Sign Language Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

44. Public Service Coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE Ch. 130 At least one advanced CTE course from Ch. 130 CTE Ch. 127 Career Development CTE Innovative course Final course from: Health Science Education and Training Government and Public Admin Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security 4 courses JROTC Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

45. Multidisciplinary Studies Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved.

46. Multidisciplinary Studies Copyright 2014 Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce or postsecondary ed. without remediation from one endorsement or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence 4 credits in each of the four foundation areas to include English IV, and chemistry and/or physics Four credits in AP, IB or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts. A course completed as part of the set of 4 needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under the foundation including an elective.