N ew Graduation Requirements 2014-15

1. New Graduation Requirements 2014-15

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

3. END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC) must pass with satisfactory

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 - 5 credits Foundation High School Plan – 22 Credits

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

6. State of Texas has proposed 5 Endorsements; CHISD will offer all 5 Endorsements: SELECT AN ENDORSEMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

14. New Requirement: All students must complete PGP (Personal Graduation Plan) upon 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

15. 8th grade students complete 4 Year plans in 2013-14 to select endorsements and electives • Choose an endorsement and complete NGC form for endorsement and courses for 9th grade (CHCHS Students will complete form upon acceptance) • 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

16. What Do You Need to Know For Next Year

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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