Klein ISDINFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETINGNOVEMBER 2015

Topics Discussed•State assessments•Graduation requirements• College Requirements

•Career Cruising-interest inventory•Upcoming meetings

Klein ISD CounselorsAll Intermediate and High School Counselors can answer questions regarding the Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plans.

Terminology•HB 5 – House Bill 5, changed previous graduation plans beginning with current 10th graders

•Advanced Courses – courses allowed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th years in certain subject areas

•EOC – End of Course Exam

•Endorsements – pathways of study, similar to a college major

•DLA – Distinguished Level of Achievement

Begin with the end in mind…..

Steven Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

HOUSE BILL 5•The 83rd Texas Legislature adopted HB 5 in 2013. HB 5 changes included:•EOC Exam Changes• From 15 exams to 5

•Graduation Plan Changes • From the 4X4 to Foundation+Endorsement• The Distinguished Requirements Changed

Graduation Requirements

Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum◦ ELA – 4 credits◦ Math – 4 credits◦ Social Studies – 3 credits*◦ Science – 4 credits◦ *College Entrance Requirements

Graduation Requirements…

Foundation + Endorsement Curriculum continues…◦ Language other than English – 2 credits◦ Fine Arts – 1 credit◦ Physical Education – 1 credit◦ Endorsement Courses – 4 courses (sem / year)◦ Requirements + Electives –26 credits

Total – 26 credits

Distinguished Level of Achievement◦ Algebra II Success◦ Foundation curriculum + endorsement◦ Required for top 10% automatic admission◦ NO LONGER REQUIRES 3 LOTE COURSES, ONLY 2

Performance Acknowledgements

For outstanding performance

•In a dual credit course

•In bilingualism and biliteracy

•On an AP test or IB exam

•On the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT

• For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

End of Course (EOC) exams Must pass all FIVE (5) exams

◦Algebra I◦English I (Reading & Writing)◦Biology◦English II (Reading & Writing)◦U.S. History

Graduation Requirements…

Endorsements◦ Arts and Humanities◦ Business and Industry◦ Public Service◦ STEM◦ Multidisciplinary Studies

PLANNING – THE FOUR YEAR PLAN

Plans must be signed by the student and parent/guardian at the end of the student’s ninth grade year.

EndorsementsSTEM

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

EndorsementsBusiness and Industry

Agriculture

Architecture & Construction

Arts, AV Technology

Business Management and Administration

Finance/Marketing

Hospitality

Information Technology

Management

Manufacturing

Transportation Distribution and Logistics

EndorsementsPublic Services

Education/Training

Health Sciences

Human Services

JROTC

Law and Public Safety

EndorsementsArts & Humanities

Social Studies

Languages other than English

Fine Arts

English

EndorsementsMultidisciplinary Studies

•Advanced courses from one or among endorsement areas

•Four credits in each of the four core subject areas

• Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit

FAQ 1. Can a student earn more than one endorsement?

YES! In fact many will likely earn at least two endorsements

2. What kind or how many endorsements should students have for college admissions?

College admissions pages, courses (4X4)

Sample Students Student A Background:

Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum

Is in band

Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2.

Plans to take dual credit courses in his junior and senior year

Took a fifth credit of social studies

How many endorsements?

Sample Student - Answer

Student A Background:

Is taking a “4X4” type of curriculum

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

Is in band

Band 1, 2, 3 ,4 will earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement

Began Algebra 1 in Intermediate School and will take two math courses after Algebra 2.

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal and Advance Math earns STEM

Plans to AP courses throughout high school

World History AP, English 3 AP, Physics AP 1, Statistics AP earns Multidisciplinary Advanced

Took an additional credit of social studies

World Geo, World History, US History, Govt/Eco, 5th Social Studies credit

How many endorsements? At least five, possibly more dependent upon electives

Sample Students Student B would like to earn an Arts and Humanities Music Endorsement and STEM in Math, is this possible?

Sample Student - Answer

Most likely yes.

Their Endorsement pathway would be 4 years of their selected music course, for example Orchestra.

STEM Math requires two courses above the level of Algebra 2.

8th Grade – Algebra 1

9th Grade – Geometry

10th Grade – Algebra 2

11th Grade – Advanced Math (Pre-Cal?)

12th Grade – Advanced Math (Stastics AP, Calculus AP)

SAMPLE STUDENT Student C is taking a general curriculum and has several interest. She is interested in Health Sciences and she is a member of JROTC. What might her endorsements be and what does her four year plan look like?

SAMPLE STUDENT This study can earn at least three endorsements.

Multidisciplinary – if they take 4 Social Studies

JROTC

Public Service – Health Science Nursing

Can a student participate in Fine Arts and Athletics?

Generally yes.

Planning•Interest Inventory

•Review of Klein ISD Resources

•Draft of four year plan

•8th to 9th grade parent meetings

•Course selection

Upcoming Meetings 8th to 9th Grade Parent MeetingsKlein High School – January 12thKlein Collins High School – January 20thKlein Forest High School – January 14thKlein Oak High School - January TBA