N ew Graduation Requirements 2014-15

1. New Graduation Requirements 2014-15

2. End of Course Exams (state testing for high school students: must master exams in English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and US History) • Foundation High School Plan (curriculum requirements) • Endorsements(coursework related to specific career interest that will allow for advanced learning) See chisd.net/HB5 for details (Parents…House Bill 5) What’s New?

3. END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) must pass with satisfactory Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

4. 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 - 3 credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit) World Geography or World History or Combined World History/World Geography Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language Computer programming language (other exceptions) Physical Education - 1 credit Fine Arts - 1 credit Electives – 7 credits* Foundation High School Plan + 2 = 24 Credits *State requires 22 credits; CHISD will require 2 additional elective credits, pending board approval Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

5. A student may earn a distinguished level of achievement by successfully completing: • 4 credits Math which must include Algebra II • 4 credits of Science • Completion of Curriculum requirement for at least one Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

6. SELECT AN ENDORSEMENT Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

7. Must Complete Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics • A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the STEM cluster or • A total of 5 credits in math by successfully completing Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisiteor • A total of 5 credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, and physics, and 2 additional science coursesor • A coherence sequence of 3 additional credits from no more than 2 of the Science, Engineering, and Math areas STEM Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

8. A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the following career clusters: Or • 4 English elective credits Business and Industry Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

9. A total of 5 social studies courses or • 4 levels of the same language in a Language other than English or • 2 levels of the same language in a language other than English and 2 levels of a different language in a language other than English or • Coherent sequence of 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories in fine arts Arts and Humanities Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

10. A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least one advanced CTE course (any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a sequence); the final course must be selected from the following career clusters: • Education and Training • Health Science • Human Services • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Or • 4 courses in Junior Reserved Officers Training Corps Public Services Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

11. 4 Advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence Or • 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics Or • 4 credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, languages other than English, or fine arts Multidisciplinary Studies Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

12. Performance Acknowledgement (on diploma and transcript) • 12 hours college academic courses or • Associates degree while in high school • Bilingualism and biliteracy • 2 or more languages and other criteria • Business or industry certification or license • Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement • Outstanding performance in PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, ACT Additional Distinctions Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

13. Upon completing the high school diploma and Associates of Arts Degree, students attending Cedar Hill Collegiate High School will earn: • Endorsement in Multidisciplinary Studies • Distinguished Achievement • Performance Acknowledgements (where students meet criteria) How will this work at Collegiate High School? Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

14. Students currently in high school can chooseto graduate with the Foundation High School Plan (with Endorsements) or under the previous Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished High School Plans How does this affect current high school students? Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

15. New Requirement: All students must complete PGP (Personal Graduation Plan) prior entering High School, that includes the selection of an Endorsement A student may amend his/her personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation of the plan Personal Graduation Plans Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

16. Students first choose career(based on presentations in Career Explorations Course) • Students then find career pathway related to chosen career • Students then determine Endorsement, indicated by Career Pathway • Students then choose elective courses that are offered within Endorsement and Career pathway Personal Graduation Plan Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

17. 8th grade students complete 4 Year plans in 2013-14 to select endorsements and electives • Update 4 year plan of courses in Spring of 9th grade year via Family Access • Update Personal Graduation Plan and Course selection each school year until graduation CHISD PGP Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

18. Access to view your Student’s Course Planning Choices will be available beginning this summer • Changes to future course selections will be made each year during future scheduling (course selection) and course planning process • Requested changes can be submitted to your child’s assigned counselor using the Longhorn Success Plan Form at chisd.net/hb5(for requests this summer, submit your signed PGP form to the Department of Student Support and Community Services) • Electronic Signature PGP in Family Access Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

19. What Do You Need to Know For Next Year Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

20. To graduate, you must obtain all credits and pass the state End of Course (EOC) exams. You must earn: 6 Credits to be a Sophomore 12 Credits to be a Junior 18 Credits to be a Senior 26 Credits to graduate with an endorsement 22 Credits to graduate with Foundation HS Plan CREDITS Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

21. Sci-Technology Academy (Endorsement: STEM and Business Industry) International Scholars Academy (Endorsements: Multi-Disciplinary) Fine Arts & Humanities Academy (Endorsement: Public Services & Art and Humanities) ENDORSEMENT AND YOUR ACADEMY Find more info at chisd.net/HB5

22. Shayla Pratt (Student last names A-J) Shayla.pratt@chisd.net Rosia Gresham-Hill (Student last names K-Z) rosia.gresham-hill@chisd.net (469) 272-2050 Need more information? Make an appointment with the NGC Counselors Find more info at chisd.net/HB5