GRADUATION AND HOUSE BILL 5Nacogdoches ISD Parent Meeting

November 4, 2013

Dr. Sandra Stewart, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services

Malinda Lindsey, Director of Curriculum

EOC-END OF COURSE EXAMS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

English I (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)

English II (reading and writing on a single test and given one score)

Algebra I Biology U.S. History

A student and parent shall specify in writing an

endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering

Grade 9.

FOUNDATION

ALL FOUNDATIONAL PLANS REQUIRE

Foreign Language (LOTE) credit – 2 years of the same language

OR

HB 5 allows computer programming to count as LOTE

ENDORSEMENTS

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Public Services Multi-Disciplinary Studies

STEM

Technology Computer Science Biotechnology Environmental Science Engineering

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Courses related to:

Accounting Marketing Agricultural Science Graphic Design Welding Automotive Technology

PUBLIC SERVICES

Courses related to:

Health science occupations Law enforcement Culinary arts and hospitality

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Courses related to:

Political Science Cultural Studies English Literature History Fine Arts

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

STEM

PublicService

Arts andHumaniti

es

Business and

Industry

A student and parent shall specify in writing an

endorsement the student intends to earn upon entering

Grade 9.

WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION Texas Education Agency http://

www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=25769806149

TASA Final Bill Report http://www.tasanet.org/cms/lib07/TX01923126/Centricity/Domain/25/83rd-final-billreport.pdf

Region 4 House Bill 5 Information http://www.esc4.net/default.aspx?name=hb5.home

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) What is the purpose of HB 5? How does this change the current NISD curriculum? How will my 8th grade child be guided in choosing an

appropriate endorsement? What if my child wants to change his/her

endorsement in high school? How will this impact my child’s college acceptance? Will my child still be able to participate in extra-

curricular activities? If my child is going to college, why should he/she

earn a certification in high school?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) What if my child fails one of the EOCs? Will

he/she be able to stay on the endorsement pathway?

If my child did not pass one of the EOCs that are no longer required for graduation, will he/she be required to retest?

When will my child take the required EOCs? How will these requirements impact my child

with Special Needs? Where can I go for more information about HB 5?

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kenneth WootenHigh School Principal564-2466 x2224

Claire BrayAP for Curriculum 564-2466 x2948

Cindy IvyLead Counselor564-2466 x2241

Dr. Sandra Stewart-Assistant Superintendent Academic Services569-5000 x8864

Christy Clark-Executive Director of Student Support Service569-3150

Jeanie SummersDirector of CTE569-5000 x8853

Malinda LindseyDirector of Curriculum 569-5000 x8895