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Graduation Plans for MWHS Students

Discover the graduation plan options at MWHS to help parents guide students. Learn about HB 5 components, testing, and endorsement pathways for a successful future. Perrin High School empowers students with choices to prepare for college and careers. Get insights on required courses, endorsements, and performance acknowledgements. Make informed decisions for a bright academic journey. Understand the Foundation Plan credits, endorsements, and pathways to Distinguished Achievement or Performance Acknowledgements. Shape your future at MWHS!

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Graduation Plans for MWHS Students

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  1. Graduation Plans for MWHS Students HB 5 Impact on Graduation Plans

  2. Purpose • To identify the graduation plan options available to MWHS students in order that parents can help their student select the best graduation plan for them Perrin High School You have a choice!

  3. HB 5 – Major Components • Testing • Graduation Plans Perrin High School You have a choice!

  4. Testing – End of Course Exams Number of exams 5 • Algebra I • English I and II • U.S. History • Biology Perrin High School You have a choice!

  5. Graduation Plans “The focus of HB 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college and a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.” Texas Senator Perrin High School You have a choice!

  6. A New Plan for Texas Graduation Course Requirements Public Service Business & Industry Arts/ Humanities STEM Multidisciplinary ENDORSEMENTS 26 Foundation Graduation Plan 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) *Certain technology courses may be used as a substitute. Foundation Plan plus Endorsements You have a choice!

  7. FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS • English Language Arts (4 credits) • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course • Mathematics(3 credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Mathematics Course • Science(3 credits) • Biology • IPC or Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course • Social Studies(4 credits) • U.S. History • U.S Government (one-half credit) • Economics (one-half credit) • World Geography • World History • Physical Education(1 credit) • Languages Other Than English(2 credits) • Two credits in the same language • Fine Arts(1 credit) • Electives(**5 credits) • **If seeking certain endorsements, some elective credits may have to be linked to a coherent course sequence. Perrin High School

  8. Endorsements – Additional 4 credits • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Human Services • STEM • Multidisciplinary Perrin High School You have a choice!

  9. Endorsements Perrin High School

  10. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Perrin High School Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Includes Courses Directly Related to: Math Science Engineering You have a choice!

  11. Business & Industry Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Career Clusters: Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management & Administration Criminal Justice Finance Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation Perrin High School You have a choice!

  12. Arts & Humanities Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Social Studies or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or Fine Arts – Art Perrin High School You have a choice!

  13. 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) or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Perrin High School You have a choice!

  14. Distinguished Achievement To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class automatic admission” • Algebra II • A total of four credits in science • The remaining curriculum requirements • Graduate with an Endorsement Perrin High School You have a choice!

  15. Performance Acknowledgements • Outstanding Performance(s) in: • Dual Credit (3.0 or higher) • Advanced Placement Exams (Score 3 or higher) • PSAT, ACT (28), or SAT (1250) • Business or Industry Certificate or License Perrin High School You have a choice!

  16. Students Entering 9th Grade • Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement • The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements • Endorsements can be changed at any time Perrin High School You have a choice!

  17. Questions and Answers Perrin High School You have a choice!

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