YISD’s Pathway to Your Success: HB5

1. YISD’s Pathway to Your Success: HB5 Presented by the Division of Academics Team Members: Angelica Nieto, Associate Superintendent Dr. Eileen Wade, Executive Director of Secondary Janise Pries, Director of Guidance and Counseling Jean Keeton, Director of Career and Technology Education

2. What is HB5? • Approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and adopted by the Texas Legislature in January, 2014, HB5 provides the new graduation requirements beginning with incoming 9th-graders in the 2014-2015 school year.

3. YISD and HB5 • YISD students will continue a 4 x 4 curriculum (4 CRS. each of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) with additional requirements as defined by both the district and the state. • YISD expects all students to complete high school as a Distinguished Level of Achievement graduate with a minimum of 1 Endorsement. • Let’s look at the overview!

4. HB5 and YISD Required Courses - English Language Arts (Four credits) • English I • English II • English III • Advanced English Course

5. HB5 and YISD Required Courses - Math (Four credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II (YISD additional requirement) • Advanced Mathematics Course

6. HB5 and YISD Required Courses - Science (Four credits) • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Advanced Science Course

7. HB5 and YISD Required Courses – Social Studies (Four credits) • U.S. History • Government – ½ Credit • Economics – ½ Credit • World Geography • World History

8. HB5 and YISD Additional Courses Required for Graduation • Physical Education – One Credit • Languages Other Than English - Two Credits in the same language or Computer Programming Language • Fine Arts – One Credit • Health – 1/2 Credit • Speech – 1/2 Credit • Electives – Five Credits

9. Distinguished Level of Achievement – At a Glance • A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: • A total of four credits in mathematics, which must include Algebra II • A total of four credits in science • All remaining curriculum requirements (as defined in earlier slides) • The curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement

10. Endorsements – Statutory Requirements • A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: • Curriculum requirements defined for the particular endorsement • Four credits in mathematics • Four credits in science • Two additional elective credits

11. WHY does YISD require the Distinguished Level of Achievement for Graduation? • Distinguished Level of Achievement is a requirement for “Top 10 Percent” automatic college admissions. • DLA ensures graduation with at least one endorsement (many YISD students have the potential to graduate with multiple endorsements AND performance acknowledgements!). • DLA graduates who graduate with national or international certifications may have company-assisted or company-underwritten college tuition! • DLA graduates have a more marketable skill set beginning with their high school graduation!

12. Choice of 5 Endorsements: Arts and Humanities Endorsement

13. Arts & Humanities Endorsement Examples • Political Science: politician, attorney, corporate manager, city planner, entrepreneur • WorldLanguages: translator, interpreter, language teacher, linguist • Cultural Studies: corporate travel manager, cultural advisor or tour guide, foreign service office, import/export agent • English Literature: editor, bookstore manager, buyer, broadcasting, communications skills trainer, announcer • History: educators, researchers, information managers, lawyers • Fine Arts: graphic designer, web designer, sculptor, art restorer, costume designer, choreographer

14. Endorsement for Business and Industry

15. Business & Industry Endorsement Examples • Includes jobs directly related to: • Database management Many more choices… • Information technology • Communications • Accounting • Finance • Marketing • Graphic design • Architecture • Construction

16. Multidisciplinary Endorsement

17. Multidisciplinary Endorsement Examples • Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area • and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses • from multiple content areas • sufficient to complete the Distinguished Level of Achievement

18. Public Service Endorsement

19. Public Service Endorsement Examples • Health Sciences and occupations: administration, clerical/health, clinical laboratory sciences, communications/information, counseling therapies, dentistry, surgeon, dietetics • Education and training: coaches, fitness trainers, counseling and school psychologists, librarians, teachers, interpreters, judges • Law enforcement: F.B.I. agent, police officer, U.S. Marshall, forensic scientist, state trooper, customs agent, secret service agent, game warden • CulinaryArts and Hospitality: food management specialist, hotel-motel manager, travel agent

20. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Endorsement

21. S.T.E.M. Endorsement Examples • Science, including environmental science: hydrologists (study of rainfall), geoscientists, biochemists and biophysicists • Technology, including computer science: computer system analyst, web developer, computer programmer, mechanical engineer, lab technician • Engineering: architect; biomedical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical or industrial engineer, landscape architect • Advanced math: accountants, auditors, aircraft pilots, computer programmers, financial managers, management analysts and consultants, pharmacists, veterinarians

22. Performance Acknowledgements • A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: • For outstanding performance • In a dual credit course • In bilingualism and biliteracy • On an Advanced Placement test • On the Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Test (ACT) • For earning a state-based, nationally, or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

23. Ability to Change Endorsements • 8th graders will select an Endorsement by the end of their 8th-grade year, with parent authorization. • Students will be able to change Endorsements at the end of their 9th and 10th grade years ONLY, and with parent authorization. • While change is an option, students must understand the importance of keeping a coherent sequence of courses to complete an endorsement. • Course options are offered by school.

24. A Work in Progress • The State Board of Education will meet again in April, 2014 to make additional recommendations for courses to be offered. • PowerPoints from Texas Education Agency (TEA) on HB5 are available on the TEA and Ysleta webpages through Guidance and Counseling, Career and Technology, and Academics websites. • Please stay tuned for additional information!

25. QUESTIONS?

26. Parent and Student Activity • Find the Career Pathways and Endorsements offered on your home high school brochure! • What career pathway interests you MOST at the present time? (You may use your results from Career Cruising to help you decide!) • Are you ready to make a decision NOW? If so, circle your Endorsement choice. • Make sure your Parent signs!!

27. At Home Parent/Student Activity • Look at the information provided to you again. • Once you have selected your Endorsement, ask your parent to sign (VERY IMPORTANT!) • Make an appointment to see your counselor and take your Endorsement sheet with you. • IF you and your parent choose an Endorsement that is not offered at your home high school, you will need to do the following: • Fill out a Transfer Request Form and turn it in to your counselor • Provide your own transportation to the designated school • While many programs require you to attend only your 11th and 12th grade years, the Bel Air Health Magnet Program is a 4-year commitment!