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Future You . A parent’s Guide to House Bill 5. What is house bill 5?. Students first entering 9 th grade 2014-2015 and beyond Creates a personalized graduation plan aligned with student’s interests and goals. Endorsements PGPs Reduces the number of EOC exams from 15 to 5. English I

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  1. Future You A parent’sGuide to House Bill 5

  2. What is house bill 5? • Students first entering 9th grade 2014-2015 and beyond • Creates a personalized graduation plan aligned with student’s interests and goals. • Endorsements • PGPs • Reduces the number of EOC exams from 15 to 5. • English I • English II • Algebra I • Biology • US History

  3. Disclaimer • The material in this presentation is subject to change. • For the most accurate information, please consult your child’s counselor.

  4. What credits are required? • English – 4 credits • English I, II, and III, with an additional advanced English • Mathematics – 3 credits • Algebra 1, Geometry, and an advanced math • Science – 3 credits • Biology, IPC/Chemistry/Physics, and an advanced science course • Social Studies – 3 credits • World History/World Geography, US History, .5 Government, .5 Economics • LOTE – 2 credits • Must be from the same language • Fine Arts – 1 credit • PE – 1 credit • Required Electives – 1 credit • .5 Health • .5 Professional Communications • Other Electives – 4 credits • Endorsement – 4 credits • Students are expected to earn an endorsement in one of 5 areas • To include an advanced math and an advanced science

  5. What is an Endorsement? • A focused study in one or more areas of student interest. • An endorsement must be declared in the 9th grade • The endorsement may be changed • Any change must be completed in writing and signed by a parent.

  6. Endorsement options • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Math • Business and Industry • Architecture • Construction • Accounting • Finance • Marketing • Agricultural Science • Automotive Technology • Public Service • Health Science • Government and Law • Culinary • Education • ROTC • Arts and Humanities • World Languages • History • Fine Arts • Multi Disciplinary • Allows students to select courses from multiple endorsement areas

  7. considerations • College/University admissions requirements. • Which science and math courses are required for admission and/or for a chosen major in college? • Technology or Certification desired. • Which courses will prepare students for career choices, both core subjects and electives? • Will students be able to complete all of the foundation credits with endorsement requirements?

  8. additional opportunities Distinguished Achievement Performance Acknowledgment AP test score of 3 or above; •Qualifying PSAT score based on the 11th grade test; •SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1250 or above; •ACT composite score of 28 or above; •College course with a final grade of A or B (3.0 or above); •Bilingualism and biliteracy; and •Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license • DLA may be earned by completing the Foundation credits along with the requirements of one endorsement, in addition to: • Algebra II, and • 4th Science Credit

  9. Lake Ridge High school • Distinguished Achievement • Algebra II • 4th Science • Multi Disciplinary Endorsement

  10. What do colleges want? • Coursework • Algebra II • Science • Foreign Language • DLA required for Top 10% Automatic Admission • Research individual colleges for their specific admission requirements

  11. Personal Graduation Plans

  12. College Day of Testing • On October 15th, LRHS counselors will facilitate activities to inform students of the new graduation plan and provide guidance to assist them in deciding on an endorsement. • Our goal is to ensure that every freshmen ends the day with an understanding of the graduation requirements and their options to personalize their graduation plan.

  13. What’s next? • Parent meetings will be scheduled from October 27th-November 14th. • Communication • Information Meeting • Email • Letter • Website Resources • Meetings • Select Endorsement • Receive Sequence for Pathway • Complete PGP

  14. Resources • MISD Course Guide • Ben Barber • Career Cruising • Login – MANS-ID# • Password – ID# • TEA Graduation Toolkit

  15. Questions

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