Klein ISD

1. Klein ISD Informational Parent Meeting November 2015

2. Topics Discussed • State assessments • Graduation requirements • College Requirements • Career Cruising-interest inventory • Upcoming meetings

3. Klein ISD Counselors All Intermediate and High School Counselors can answer questions regarding the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans.

4. Terminology • HB 5 – House Bill 5, changed previous graduation plans beginning with current 10th graders • Advanced Courses – courses allowed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th years in certain subject areas • EOC – End of Course Exam • Endorsements – pathways of study, similar to a college major • DLA – Distinguished Level of Achievement

5. Begin with the end in mind….. • Steven Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

6. HOUSE BILL 5 • The 83rd Texas Legislature adopted HB 5 in 2013. HB 5 changes included: • EOC Exam Changes • From 15 exams to 5 • Graduation Plan Changes • From the 4X4 to Foundation+Endorsement • The Distinguished Requirements Changed

9. Graduation Requirements • Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum • ELA – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits • Social Studies – 3 credits* • Science – 4 credits • *College Entrance Requirements

10. Graduation Requirements… • Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum continues… • Language other than English – 2 credits • Fine Arts – 1 credit • Physical Education – 1 credit • Endorsement Courses – 4 courses (sem / year) • Requirements + Electives –26 credits • Total – 26 credits

11. Distinguished Level of Achievement • Algebra II Success • Foundation curriculum + endorsement • Required for top 10% automatic admission • NO LONGER REQUIRES 3 LOTE COURSES, ONLY 2

12. Performance Acknowledgements • For outstanding performance • In a dual credit course • In bilingualism and biliteracy • On an AP test or IB exam • On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT • For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

13. End of Course (EOC) exams • Must pass all FIVE (5) exams • Algebra I • English I (Reading & Writing) • Biology • English II (Reading & Writing) • U.S. History

14. Graduation Requirements… • Endorsements • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Public Service • STEM • Multidisciplinary Studies

15. PLANNING – THE FOUR YEAR PLAN

17. Plans must be signed by the student and parent/guardian at the end of the student’s ninth grade year.

18. Endorsements STEM Science Technology Engineering Math

19. Endorsements Business and Industry Agriculture Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology Business Management and Administration Finance/Marketing Hospitality Information Technology Management Manufacturing Transportation Distribution and Logistics

20. Endorsements Public Services Education/Training Health Sciences Human Services JROTC Law and Public Safety

21. Endorsements Arts & Humanities Social Studies Languages other than English Fine Arts English

22. Endorsements Multidisciplinary Studies • Advanced courses from one or among endorsement areas • Four credits in each of the four core subject areas • Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit

23. FAQ • 1. Can a student earn more than one endorsement? • YES! In fact many will likely earn at least two endorsements • 2. What kind or how many endorsements should students have for college admissions? • College admissions pages, courses (4X4)

24. Sample Students • Student A Background: • Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum • Is in band • Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. Plans to take dual credit courses in his junior and senior year Took a fifth credit of social studies How many endorsements?

25. Sample Student - Answer • Student A Background: • Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum • Multidisciplinary Endorsement • Is in band • Band 1, 2, 3 ,4 will earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement • Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2. • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal and Advance Math earns STEM Plans to AP courses throughout high school World History AP, English 3 AP, Physics AP 1, Statistics AP earns Multidisciplinary Advanced Took an additional credit of social studies World Geo, World History, US History, Govt/Eco, 5th Social Studies credit How many endorsements? At least five, possibly more dependent upon electives

26. Sample Students • Student B would like to earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement and STEM in Math, is this possible?

27. Sample Student - Answer • Most likely yes. • Their Endorsement pathway would be 4 years of their selected music course, for example Orchestra. • STEM Math requires two courses above the level of Algebra 2. • 8th Grade – Algebra 1 • 9th Grade – Geometry • 10th Grade – Algebra 2 • 11th Grade – Advanced Math (Pre-Cal?) • 12th Grade – Advanced Math (Stastics AP, Calculus AP)

29. SAMPLE STUDENT • Student C is taking a general curriculum and has several interest. She is interested in Health Sciences and she is a member of JROTC. What might her endorsements be and what does her four year plan look like?

30. SAMPLE STUDENT • This study can earn at least three endorsements. • Multidisciplinary – if they take 4 Social Studies • JROTC • Public Service – Health Science Nursing

32. Can a student participate in Fine Arts and Athletics? • Generally yes.

34. Planning • Interest Inventory • Review of Klein ISD Resources • Draft of four year plan • 8th to 9th grade parent meetings • Course selection

35. Upcoming Meetings 8th to 9th Grade Parent MeetingsKlein High School – January 12thKlein Collins High School – January 20thKlein Forest High School – January 14thKlein Oak High School - January TBA