1. And Graham High School Graduation Requirements

2. House Bill 5 will affect your graduation plan! But have no worries… There are a few class requirements that will change – but it will make life better, not worse!

3. You just learn a few new vocabulary words:

4. Foundation Plan Similar to the minimum plan, except it also requires 2 years of foreign language (or an exemption) Requires 22 credits to graduate

5. Endorsements Endorsements are a lot like a college major. It just means which set of core classes and electives you want to take There are five endorsements to choose from – STEM, Business and Industry, Public Service, Arts and Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies

6. Advanced Courses Advanced courses means “the next level.” For example: “Advanced English course” can mean English 4 “Advanced Math course” means the next course after Alg 1 and Geometry. It could be Math Mods, Alg 2, Precal, etc. In this law, Advanced Course just means the next level or an additional course, not a Pre-AP or AP or weighted course.

7. Performance Acknowledgements Going above and beyond in one of these areas: Dual Credit courses Bilingualism and Biliteracy AP Tests PSAT or PLAN (Aspire) Scores Earning a business or industry certification

8. Distinguished Level of Achievement A lot like the old 4x4 plan, but one of the math courses must be Algebra 2 The new language says: four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II, plus four credits in science, plus the foundation plan curriculum requirements, plus the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student must earn the distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.

9. House Bill 5 and Graham High School Graduation Requirements

10. Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a school district must ensure that each student, on entering ninth 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.

11. A student may graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement if, after the student's sophomore year: 1.The student and the student’s parent or guardian are advised by a school counselor of the specific benefits of graduating from high school with one or more endorsements; and 2.The student’s parent or guardian files with a school counselor written permission, on a form adopted by the agency, allowing the student to graduate under the foundation high school program without earning an endorsement.

12. English Language Arts – 4 Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course Mathematics – 3 Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math Course Science – 3 Credits Biology IPC or Advanced Lab Based Science Course Advanced Science Course Social Studies – 3 Credits World Geography or World History or Combined Course US History US Government/Economics

13. English Language Arts English IVCollege Prep ELA Dual Credit EnglishAP English Literature and Composition Business EnglishHumanities Debate 3

14. Third Mathematics Credit *Mathematical Models with Applications Algebra IIPrecalculus Engineering MathematicsStatistics & Risk Management AP StatisticsAP Calculus AB Dual Credit College Algebra (.5)Dual Credit College Statistics (.5) Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015-2016) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015-2016) *Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after one of the following courses: Mathematical Models with Applications

15. Second Science Credit (Must be a Lab Based Science) Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) ChemistryPre-AP Chemistry PhysicsPre-AP Physics

16. Third Science Credit ChemistryPhysics Advanced Animal ScienceAP Environmental Systems Anatomy and PhysiologyAP Biology AP Physics 1: Algebra-BasedAP Physics 2: Algebra-Based AP ChemistryAstronomy Food ScienceScientific Research & Design (PLTW) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (PLTW) Principles of Engineering (PLTW) PLTW = Project Lead the Way (4 year engineering program)

17. Physical Education - 1 credit Languages Other Than English – 2 credits 2 Years in a Language Other Than English, or Computer programming language (expires Sept. 1, 2017) Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 5 credits

18. Any two levels in the same language Spanish I, II If a student, in completing the first credit of LOTE, demonstrates that the student is unlikely to be able to complete the second credit, the student may substitute another appropriate course as follows: World History Studies or World Geography Studies for a student who is not required to complete both by the local district A different language course

19. A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language in LOTE, may substitute: a combination of two credits from English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies two credits in career and technical education or technology applications The determination regarding a student's ability to complete the LOTE credit requirements will be made by: the student's ARD committee if the student receives special education services or the committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973

20. A specific speech course will not be a requirement under the Foundation High School Program. New Requirement: To receive a high school diploma, a student must demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, 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 personal and professional presentations

21. A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: curriculum requirements for the endorsement four credits in mathematics four credits in science two additional elective credits in the endorsement area

22. Foundation+ EndorsementsDistinguished DisciplineCredits English44 Math34Include Algebra 2 Science34 Social Studies33 Foreign Languages22 Fine Arts11 Physical Education11 Electives53 Endorsement Electives NA4 Total Credits for Graduation: 2226

23. Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement Algebra IIPrecalculus Engineering MathematicsStatistics & Risk Management AP StatisticsAP Calculus AB or BC College Prep Math* Math Models (for the 2014-2015 school year only) Dual Credit College Algebra (.5)Dual Credit College Statistics (.5) Algebraic Reasoning (in development for implementation in 2015-2016) Statistics (in development for implementation in 2015-2016 *Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after one of the following courses: Mathematical Models with Applications

24. Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement ChemistryPhysics Advanced Animal ScienceEnvironmental Systems Anatomy and PhysiologyAP Biology AP Physics 1: Algebra-BasedAP Physics 2: Algebra-Based AP ChemistryPathophysiology (TSTC Dual Credit) Food ScienceScientific Research & Design (PLTW) Engineering Design & Problem Solving (PLTW) Principles of Engineering (PLTW) PLTW = Project Lead the Way (4 year Engineering Program)

25. STEM A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics Includes courses directly related to: Science, including environmental science Engineering Advanced Math

26. Business and Industry Includes courses directly related to: Agricultural, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications Business Management & Administration Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Finance

27. Public Services Includes courses directly related to: Education and Training Health Sciences and Occupations Human Services

28. Arts and Humanities Includes courses directly related to: political scienceEnglish literature world languages history cultural studies fine arts

29. Multidisciplinary Studies A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement by completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and: four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics four credits in CollegeBoard AP courses or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts

30. A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II, plus four credits in science, plus the foundation plan curriculum requirements, plus the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission.

32. A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: In a dual credit course or advanced technical course by earning: 12 hrs with 3.0 or higher, or an associates degree

33. A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: In bilingualism and biliteracy by 80 or higher in ELA plus 3 credits in a Language Other Than English (LOTE), or 80 or higher on 4 th year of LOTE, or 3 or higher on AP LOTE exam For Bi-lingual, must have exited from the ESL program and scored Advanced High on the TELPAS

34. A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: AP Exam with a score of 3 or higher, or PSAT/NMSQT Commendation, or College Readiness on 2 out of 4 subject tests on ACT/Aspire exam, or SAT score of 1250 or higher on Critical Reading + Math, or ACT composite score of 28 or higher without writing

35. A student may earn a performance acknowledgment for outstanding performance: For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

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