PARENT NIGHT 2014

1. PARENT NIGHT 2014 Marble Falls High School

2. HOUSE BILL 5 (HB 5) Changes Testing Requirements Graduation Requirements

3. Key Components of HB 5 – Testing • Reduced number of End-of-Course Assessments (regardless of gradation plan) • From 15 tests to 5 tests required for graduation • Algebra 1, Biology, US History, English 1, and English 2

4. Key Components of HB 5 – Graduation Requirements HB 5 eliminates the Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Programhigh school graduation plans The new graduation plan options are the Foundation, Foundation with Endorsement, and Distinguished Level of Achievement Expanded Career and Technology courses to satisfy endorsement requirements Required for Freshmen entering 9th grade in 2014-2015, optional for current high school students

5. Foundation Credit Requirements 4 English (Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, and advanced Eng) 3 Math (to include Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 Science (Biology and 2 from IPC, Chemistry, and Physics) 3 Social Studies (W Geo or W Hist, US Hist, Gov and Eco) 1 PE 1 Fine Art 2 credits of the same Foreign Language 0.5 credit Professional Communication/Communication App. Electives

6. Foundation with Endorsements • With very few exceptions, ALL students will be required to earn an endorsement in one of the following areas: • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Public Services • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) • Multidisciplinary Studies

7. Foundation with Endorsements • Endorsements require 28 credits for graduation, including: • 4th Math Credit • 4th Science Credit • 4 additional elective credits in a career pathway within the endorsement

8. Foundation Requirements For incoming 9th graders, there will be an additional 0.5 credit requirement for a course that will help students explore career options and pathways called College and Career Choices

10. Endorsements The following are examples of Career Pathways from each endorsement area:

15. Multidisciplinary Endorsement • Can be earned by taking one of the following options: • Four credits of non-sequential advanced courses in or more endorsement areas • Four credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts

16. Endorsements A complete listing of the career pathways leading to endorsements can be found on the counseling webpage under Registration 14-15.

17. Distinguished Level of Achievement • Complete the Foundation Requirements • Earn an endorsement • Complete Algebra 2 • Only students completing the Distinguished Level of Achievement are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

18. Performance Acknowledgments • At least 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 or higher OR • Demonstrate proficiency in bilingualism and biliteracyOR • Score a three or higher on an AP exam OR • Outstanding performance on PLAN, PSAT, ACT or SAT OR • Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification

19. Why choose the new graduation plans? Allows students to make purposeful educational choices Easier to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement Opportunity for visible performance acknowledgements

20. What to consider about Foundation Plans • Student’s chosen pathway • Which science and math courses are needed • College/University student attending • Which science and math courses are required for admission and/or a chosen major • Technology or Certification wanted • Which courses will prepare students for career choices, both core subjects and electives • Realize we don’t yet know all the details of the FHSP

21. HB 5 – Other Changes Juniorswill have to take a college readiness assessment– need more clarification from the state This may lead to College Prep Courses in English and/or Math

22. Tools for Implementation Counselors will be in classrooms going over the graduation plans – Juniors and Freshmen this week, Sophomores in March Adrienne Embree will meet with every Freshman to their graduation plan and an endorsement if applicable Counselors will meet with all students individually during registration where students will state their preference regarding grad plans

23. Tools for Implementation cont. We will enter course requests into Skyward after we meet with your student Alternates are extremely important! All changes to course requests must be completed by June 30th No changes once the school year begins Check Skyward prior to registration in August to confirm courses are correct

24. Dual Credit Allows students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously Taught by our teachers and some CTC teachers who come to our campus Meeting times vary – during and before school Tuition required to be paid per semester– not annually Can earn a semester or more of college credit while in high school Dual credit classes are part of their permanent college record

26. Dual Credit To take a dual credit course, your student must apply to Central Texas College (CTC) They are bound to CTC rules and regulations Students must register for classes at CTC prior to the beginning of each semester at the CTC campus Students must meet College Readiness Standards through the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)to be eligible TSI requirements are met through either the TSI Assessment or by exemptions through SAT or ACT

27. Dual Credit vs. AP • How do you decide whether your student should take dual credit courses or AP courses? • Consider possible major in college • AP classes are weighted and dual credit is not included in the GPA

30. Questions? • Janna Johnson A-Hejsjohnson@mfisd.txed.net • Niki Fuss Hi-Ohfuss@mfisd.txed.net • Susi Roberts P-Zsroberts@mfisd.txed.net