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La Joya Independent School District HB5 Graduation Requirements Overview

La Joya Independent School District HB5 Graduation Requirements Overview. Learning Goal. Students will identify the Foundation High School Program Graduation Requirements . Students will identify minimum course requirements at their college of choice. ALIGNMENT WITH ASCA STANDARDS.

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La Joya Independent School District HB5 Graduation Requirements Overview

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  1. La Joya Independent School DistrictHB5Graduation Requirements Overview

  2. Learning Goal • Students will identify the Foundation High School Program Graduation Requirements. • Students will identify minimum course requirements at their college of choice.

  3. ALIGNMENT WITH ASCA STANDARDS • American School Counselor Association National Standards: This lesson is aligned with ASCA Academic Domain A: B2 (Plan to Achieve Goals); Competencies 1 &6: Students will establish academic goals in middle school and understand the relationship between classroom performance and success in school.

  4. High School Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from high school in the State of Texas, a student must meet the requirements of the Foundation High School Program and the program contains up to four parts: (1) A 22- credit foundation program which is the core of the new Texas high school diploma; (2) Five endorsement* options that allow students to focus on a related series of courses; (3) A higher performance category called Distinguished Level of Achievement; and (4) Performance Acknowledgments that note outstanding achievement.

  5. 1. Explore course requirements.The Foundation High School Program requirements include 22 credits

  6. Student entering 9th grade must indicate in writing (on a graduation plan) the selection of an endorsement he or she plans to follow during high school. A student will be allowed to change or add an endorsement during high school. – Student must let his / her counselor know. The following endorsements will be available 2. Explore the Endorsements (1) STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; (2) Business & Industry; (3) Public Service; (4) Arts & Humanities; (5) Multi-Disciplinary Studies Endorsement: 4 Additional Credits for a total of 26 credits (example: if you choose the Public Service Endorsement, you will take 4 elective classes under that endorsement. You must complete 4 credits in order to graduate with that endorsement.) You will need 26 Total Credits to Graduate from High School (Foundation 22 credits + 4 Endorsement Credits = 26 Credits)

  7. Explore the Enhancements: • Additionally, a student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement and/or a Performance Acknowledgment for outstanding performance. • The Distinguished Level of Achievement must be earned to be admitted to a Texas public university under the Top 10% automatic admission law.

  8. 3. The Distinguished Level of Achievement: • Foundation Program requirements (22 credits) • 4 credits in Math including Algebra II • 4 credits in Science • At least 1 endorsement • For a total of 26 credits

  9. 4. The Performance Acknowledgements • Dual credit courses: at least 12 dual credit hours with a grade of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • PSAT, the ACT Plan, SAT, or the ACT: • PSAT: Commended Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, national Achievement Scholar or • ACT Plan: College Readiness in 2 of 4 subject tests or • SAT: Combined critical reading and math of at least 1250 or • ACT: Composite of 28 (excludes writing subscore) • Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license. • Bilingualism and Biliteracy: Example – ELA courses w/3.0 or higher; 3 credits of Spanish with a 3.0 or higher or Spanish AP test w/3.0 or higher • AP test: Score of 3 or better on an AP exam

  10. Important Facts *A student entering 9th grade must indicate an endorsement he or she plans to follow. A student may change or add an endorsement at certain times. *Students must also pass 5 End-of-course exams to graduate from high school: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. *Students must pass the course with a minimum of a 70 to earn the credit. If the student fails the course, the student must re take the course until they pass it.

  11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITY What is required to graduate from high school? How is that different from what is required to be admitted to college?

  12. Thank You!! Questions / Concerns

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