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H I S D | Plan Your Path: House Bill 5 and You
Today, we will cover:
New Graduation Plan for
2014-2015
Important Decisions
Every Step of the Way
How You Can Help Your Child Succeed
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HB5 connects your child’s school experience with college and a meaningful career
Some highlights: Reduces the number of STAAR end-of-course
exams required to graduate, from 15 to 5 Allows your child’s diploma to tell his or her
story – with “Endorsements” such as STEM and “Performance Acknowledgements” for doing well on AP exams and other accomplishments
Creates a personalized learning plan in line with your child’s career interests and goals.
So, What is House Bill 5 and What Does It Change?
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Reduction in testing
Graduations Requirements
Endorsements
Personal Graduation Plans
New accountability system
Plan Your Path
HB5: Part of a Bigger Message
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Next year’s entering ninth-graders – the Class of 2018 – will be the first to graduate under HB5 requirements
Other changes have already gone into effect: Attendance requirements – if students miss more
than10 percent of days a class is offered, grade may be blocked with “NG” on report card
Personal graduation plans (PGPs) signed off by parents will now be required for at-risk middle school students and all high school students
Simplified accountability system for schools – noted on report cards as “met standard” or “improvement required”
When Do These Changes Take Effect?
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HISD’s Standard 26-credit Graduation Plan
Algebra II
Endorsement
22-credit Foundation
Graduation Plan
Together, these equal the Distinguished Level of Achievement – making your child eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission
HISD’s Distinguished Level of Achievement is the standard grad plan for all 9th graders.
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HISD’s Standard 26-credit Graduation Plan
Four Credits:English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIAdvanced English Course
Four credits: BiologyChemistry*Physics*Additional lab-based
science course
Four Credits:Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIAdditional math course
One Credit:Physical Education
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*Allows for course substitution from TEA approved courses
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HISD’s Standard 26-credit Graduation Plan
Four Credits:World Geography* World History*U. S. HistoryU.S. Government (one-half credit)Economics (one-half
credit)
One Credit:Fine Arts
One half credit:Health
Two Credits:Languages Other Than English (same language) or computer programming language
Five and ½ credits: Electives/Endorsement specific courses*Allows for course
substitution from TEA approved courses
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All students will start on a path to Distinguished Level of Achievement
If, after the sophomore year or two years in high school, a change is desired, parent/guardian, student, counselor, and administrator must sign off and be in agreement to default to the Foundation Graduation Plan of 22 credits without earning an Endorsement.
Graduation Requirements:Opt Out Procedures
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What Is an Endorsement? A Way to Package Electives
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Packaging a Student’s Electives: Endorsements
STEM• 1 adv. Math or CTE Math• 1 adv. Science or CTE Science• 2 electives
Business and Industry• 1 adv. Math or CTE Math• 1 adv. Science or CTE Science• 2 electives
Arts and Humanities• 1 adv. Math or CTE Math• 1 adv. Science or CTE Science• 2 electives
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Packaging a Student’s Electives: Endorsements
Public Services• 1 adv. Math or CTE Math• 1 adv. Science or CTE Science• 2 electives
Multi-disciplinary• 1 adv. Math or CTE Math• 1 adv. Science or CTE Science• 2 electives
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Note: All 5 Choices Require Advanced Science and Math
1 advanced Math or CTE Math1 advanced Science or CTE Science2 electives
CTE programs of study have been aligned to endorsements by campus
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Why is Algebra II Required?
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Helps students score higher on the math portions of the SAT and ACT
Makes a student eligible for Top 10% admission to Texas colleges/universities
Not taking Algebra II can severely limit a student’s college experience
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1.For outstanding performance (in one of the following):
a. Dual credit courses (12 college hours, GPA of 3.0)b. Bilingual and bi-literacy (in two or more languages)c. AP test score of 3+ or IB exam score of 4+d. PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
2.For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or licensure
A New Way to Display Accomplishments on Diplomas
Performance Acknowledgement
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This year, if Algebra I is taken by a seventh or eighth-grader, the Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) exam is the only requirement. The grade-level STAAR math assessment is NOT required.
HISD is limited to two district benchmarks per year (in this rule, a benchmark is defined as a test specifically designed to measure a student’s readiness for STAAR)
STAAR Modified is being discontinued (details will be sent to affected families)
English Language Learners who have been in the U.S. for 60 days will be classified as “1 Year in U.S. Schools”
Other Changes You Need to Know About
H I S D | Plan Your Path: House Bill 5 and You
New Graduation Plan for
2014-2015
Important Decisions
Every Step of the Way
How You Can Help Your Child Succeed
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HB5 Requires All of Us to Work Together for Students’ Success
Engaged parents Engaged students Informed counselors/
college access coordinators/designees
Collaborative teachers and school support staff
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Middle school students will complete a career-interest inventory in an online platform called Naviance.
Students may access Naviance at school and from home to develop a career interest profile and explore career fields and colleges based on their career goals.
How Will Students Develop a Personalized Plan?
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In ninth grade (starting in 2014-2015), a school counselor or school administrator will review a student’s personal graduation plan – including endorsement and distinguished level of achievement – with the student and his or her parents
How Will Students Develop a Personalized Plan?
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Parents will review and sign a copy of the student’s personal graduation plan
How Will Students Develop a Personalized Plan?
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New Graduation Plan for
2014-2015
Important Decisions
Every Step of the Way
How You Can Help Your Child Succeed
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Review information on Endorsements and visit school websites to see which programs are offered at your child’s school or at a school he/she wishes to attend
Meet with your child’s teacher
How Can I Help My Child Make an Informed Decision?
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Schedule parent-teacher conferences on a regular basis
Read with your child and encourage your child to read on his/her own
Know the STAAR testing schedule (houstonisd.org/STAAR)
Check with your child’s school about upcoming career fairs. Volunteer and participate!
Visit a college campus!
How can I prepare my child for college and career in Elementary?
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Maintain a strong relationship with your child – talk frequently.
Encourage your child to take challenging classes, such as Pre-AP or Pre-IB courses
Make attendance a top priority and set a daily routine
Check with you child about their career interests (check their Naviance career inventory)
Visit a college campus!
How can I prepare my child for college and career in Middle School?
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Be sure they keep their grades up Monitor their performance and help
them request tutoring if needed Meet with your child’s counselor Encourage her to take AP, IB, and
dual credit courses and exams Be sure they attend school
regularly. Visit a college campus!
How can I prepare my child for college and career in High School?
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HISD Website Principal Resource Page: http://www.houstonisd.org/principal
HISD STAAR Website: http://www.houstonisd.org/staar
HISD Plan Your Path Website: Houstonisd.org/planyourpath
TEA HB 5 Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx
HISD College Readiness Blog hisd2college.wordpress.com
Resources and Tools for Families