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The Current/Old System. Default was 26 credit Recommended High School Program 4x4 – Four credits of Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts Students could opt out to a 22 credit “Minimum” High School Diploma Parents and counselor had to agree
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The Current/Old System • Default was 26 credit Recommended High School Program • 4x4 – Four credits of Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts • Students could opt out to a 22 credit “Minimum” High School Diploma • Parents and counselor had to agree • Parent had to sign “notice of RHSP benefits form” – intended to discourage, and the student had to meet one of the following: • Student had to have completed two credits in each of the core subjects, or • Be 16 years old, or • had failed to have been promoted to grade 10 one or more times. • “Minimum” students were prohibited by law from enrolling in 4yr public universities
House Bill 5 – General Overview • Reduces High-Stakes Testing in High School • Establishes a New Diploma with Options for Students • Emphasizes Collaboration between Public Ed, Higher Ed and Business Community • Increases Local Control
HB 5 Graduation Plans – New Paradigm • HB 5 creates a 22 credit Foundation Diploma with the ability to add: • One or more of five Endorsements, and • Distinguished Level of Achievement designation; and/or • Performance Acknowledgements • Students/Parents select endorsement with relevance rather than all starting on a single plan and having to opt out. • Effective for 2014-2015 freshmen but students enrolled in high school prior to 2014-2015 can choose the new or old grad plans
Endorsements • STEM – Science Technology Engineering & Math • Business & Industry • Public Services • Fine Arts • Multi-Disciplinary • Students and Parents select an Endorsement Diploma Program • Students are not locked into an Endorsement and may change programs
Locally Developed CTE Courses/Activities • Allows districts to offer courses, apprenticeships or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate • District must partner with higher education,local business, labor, and community leaders to develop and provide the course • Does not require state approval