house bill 5 and high school graduation requirements

HOUSE BILL 5 AND

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Service Center 20February 5, 2014

Presented by:Marisa B. Perez, MemberState Board of Education

District 3

§74.11. High SchoolGraduation

Requirements

§74.11. High School Graduation Requirements

A) In-coming freshman (2014-15 school year), and all students thereafter, must meet the following requirements to obtain a high school diploma:

I. Complete all requirements under the Foundation High School Program

II. Complete all testing requirements (STAAR)

III. Demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in which the student is enrolled, in delivering clear verbal messages; choosing effective non-verbal behaviors; listening for desired results; applying valid critical-thinking and problem-solving processes; and identifying, analyzing, developing and evaluating communication skills needed for professional and social successes in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentation.

Graduation Requirements (cont’d)

B) The school district is responsible for indicating the graduation designations on the diploma and transcript or academic achievement record of every student who satisfies requirements

C) A student entering 9th grade must enroll in courses necessary to meet the Foundation High School Program requirements, as well as curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.


D) A student may graduate under the Foundation High School Program without earning an endorsement after their sophomore year:

I. The student and their parent (or person standing in parental relation) are advised by a school counselor about benefits of graduating with an endorsement; and

II. Written consent (by parent or person standing in parental relation) is filed with the school counselor, using a TEA formulated form.

E) A distinguished level of achievement can be earned by completing all requirements under the Foundation High School Program, curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement, and completing four years of science and four years of mathematics, which must include Algebra II.


F) All transfer students are eligible to receive a high school diploma, but must complete all aforementioned graduation requirements. Any course credit not earned before transfer in to a public school may be earned through the following options:I. Correspondence Courses and Distance Learning and Credit by

Examination; orII. Award of Credit


G) Elective Credits H) College Board AP and IBI) Dual CreditJ) Enrollment in course with required

prerequisite K) Awarding course credit without

required prerequisiteL) Annual reporting responsibilities to TEA

*No significant changes made to G - L

§74.12. Foundation High School Program

§74.12. Foundation High School Program

A student must earn at least 22 credits to complete the Foundation High School Program:

I. English Language Arts (4 credits)II. Mathematics (3 credits)III. Science (3 credits)IV. Social Studies (3 credits)V. Languages Other Than English (2 credits)VI. Physical Education (1 credit)VII. Fine Arts (1 credit)VIII. Electives (5 credits)

I. English Language Arts*Three of the credits must consist of English I, II and III. The additional credit may be earned by taking any of the following: English IV Independent Study in English Literary Genres Creative Writing Research and Technical Writing Humanities Public Speaking III Communication Applications (must be combined with another half credit

in this list) Oral Interpretation III Debate III Independent Study in Speech Independent Study in Journalism Advanced Broadcast Journalism

I. English Language Arts (cont’d)

Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition International Baccalaureate (IB) Language Studies A1 Higher Level; After successful completion of Eng. I, II, and III, a locally developed

English language arts course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate that is developed pursuant to the TEC

Business English A College Preparatory English Language Arts course that is developed

pursuant to the TEC

II. Mathematics

*Two of the credits must consist of Algebra I and Geometry. A) Additional credit may be selected from one full credit or a

combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements, from the following courses or a credit selected from the courses listed in part B:

Mathematical Models with Applications;

Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources;

Digital Electronics; and

Robotics Programming and Design

II. Mathematics(cont’d)

B) Additional credit may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits, subject to prerequisite requirements, from the following courses:

Algebra II; Precalculus; Advanced Quantitative Reasoning; Independent Study in Mathematics; Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving; ***Algebraic Reasoning; ***Statistics; AP Statistics; AP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BC; AP Computer Science

***Courses that are currently in development

II. Mathematics(cont’d)

IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level; IB Mathematics Standard Level; IB Mathematics Higher Level; IB Further Mathematics Higher Level; Engineering Mathematics; Statistics and Risk Management; Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science; Pursuant to TEC, after the successful completion of Algebra II, a

mathematics course endorsed by an institution of higher education as a course for which the institution would award course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the institution would award course credit; and

After successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry, a locally developed mathematics course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate that is developed pursuant to the TEC

III. Science*One of the three credits must consist of Biology, AP Biology or IB Biology

A) One credit must be selected from the following laboratory-based courses:

Integrated Physics and Chemistry; Chemistry; AP Chemistry; IB Chemistry; Physics; Principles of Technology; AP Physics 1: Algebra-based; and IB Physics

III. Science (cont’d)

B) The additional credit may be selected from one full credit or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements, from the following laboratory-based courses:

Chemistry; Physics; Aquatic Science; Astronomy; Earth and Space Science; Environmental Systems; AP Biology; AP Chemistry; AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based


AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based; AP Physics C; AP Environmental Science; IB Biology; IB Chemistry; IB Physics; IB Environmental Science; Advanced Animal Science; Advanced Plant and Soil Science; Anatomy and Physiology; Medical Microbiology; Pathophysiology; Food Science; Forensic Science;


Advanced Biotechnology; Principles of Technology; Scientific Research and Design; Engineering Design and Problem Solving; Principles of Engineering; Pursuant to TEC, after the successful completion of physics, a science

course endorsed by an institution of higher education as a course for which the institution would award course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the institution would award course credit; and

A locally developed science course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate that is developed pursuant to the TEC

*Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principles of Technology to satisfy science credit requirements: This was decided because it was verified by TEA that both courses cover the same content. This would keep districts from awarding separate credit for what is essentially the same course.

IV. Social Studies

*Two of the three credits must consist of United States History Since 1877 (one credit), United States Government (one-half credit), and Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (one-half credit). The additional credit may be selected from the following courses:

World History Studies;

World Geography Studies; and

Combined World History/World Geography

V. Languages OtherThan English

A) Credits may be selected from the following: Any two levels in the same language; or Two credits in computer programming languages selected from Computer

Science I, II, and III. *This section applies to credits earned before September 1, 2016. Credits earned on or after September 1, 2016, may not be used to comply with this requirement. This section will expire September 1, 2017.

B) If after a student completes their first credit in LOTE, does not appear likely to successfully complete the second credit, the student may substitute with another appropriate course as follows:

Special Topics in Language and Culture; World History Studies or World Geography Studies for a student who is

not required to complete both by the local district; Another credit selected from LOTE; or Computer programming languages

V. Languages Other Than English (con’d)

C) The determination regarding a student’s ability to complete the second credit of LOTE must be agreed to by:

The teacher of the first LOTE credit course, the principal or designee, and the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation;

The student’s ARD committee if the student receives special education services; or

The committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student does not receive special education services, but is covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

V. Languages Other Than English (con’d)

D) A student, who due to disability, is unable to complete the two credits in the same language in a LOTE, may substitute a combination of two credits from ELA, mathematics, science, social studies or two credits in career and technical education or technology applications for LOTE credit requirements. The determination regarding a student’s ability to complete the LOTE credit requirements will be made by:

The student’s ARD committee if the student receives special education services; or

The committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student does not receive special education services, but is covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

VI. Physical Education

A) Required credit can be earned from any combination of the following one-half to one credit courses:

Foundations of Personal Fitness; Adventure/Outdoor Education; Aerobic Activities; and Team or Individual Sports

B) In accordance with district policy, the required credit may be earned through completion of any TEKS based course that meets the requirement in section E for 100 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per five-day school week and that is not being used to satisfy another specific graduation requirement.

VI. Physical Education(cont’d)

C) In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed in section A may be earned through participation in the following activities:

Athletics Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC); and Appropriate private or commercially sponsored physical activity programs

conducted on or off campus. The district must apply to the commission of education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for state graduation credit in physical education. Such approval granted under the following conditions:

- Olympic-level participation…- Private or commercially sponsored physical activities include those

certified by the superintendent to be high quality and well supervised by appropriately trained instructors. Student participation of at least five

hours per week must be required. Students certified to participate at this level

may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day.


D) In accordance with local district policy, credit for any of the courses listed in section A may be earned through participation in the following activities: Drill Team; Marching Band; and Cheerleading

E) All substitution activities (B-D) must include at least 100 minutes per five-day school week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

F) Credit may not be earned more than once for any course identified under A. No more than four substitution credits may be earned through any combination of substitutions allowed.


G) A student who is unable to participate in physical activity…may substitute an academic elective credit (core courses) or a course that is offered for credit as provided by TEC for the physical education credit requirement. The determination regarding a student’s ability to participate in physical activity will be made by:

The student’s ARD committee if the student receives special education services;

The committee established for the student under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if the student does not receive special education services, but is covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or

A committee of persons, established by the district, with appropriate knowledge of the student, if the above points are inapplicable. The committee shall follow the same procedures required by an ARD or a Section 504 committee.

VII. Fine ArtsA) The credit may be selected from the following courses

subject to prerequisite requirements:I. Art, Level I, II, III or IV;II. Dance, Level I, II, III or IV;III. Music, Level I, II, III or IV;IV. Theater, Level I, II, III or IV;V. Principles and Elements of Floral DesignVI. Digital Art and Animation; andVII. 3-D Modeling and Animation

B) In accordance with district policy, credit may be earned through participation in community-based fine arts programs not offered through district. District must apply to commissioner of education for approval of such programs, which may be substituted for graduation fine arts credit. Approval may be granted if instruction is offered in the TEKS identified for fine arts.

VIII. Elective Credits

Credits must be selected from the list of courses specified under §74.11 (g), (h) or (i) under High School Graduation Requirements or from a locally developed course or activity developed pursuant to the TEC §28.002 (g-1), for which a student may receive credit and does not satisfy a specific course requirement

*No substitutions are allowed in the Foundation High School Program, except as specified above.*

§74.13. Endorsements

§74.13. Endorsements

(f)(1) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.)

(f)(2) Business and Industry

(f)(3) Public Services

(f)(4) Arts and Humanities

(f)(5) Multidisciplinary Studies

§74.13. ENDORSEMENTS

a) Upon entering Grade 9, a student shall specify in writing an endorsement he/she intends to earn.

b) Districts may allow a student to enroll in courses under more than one endorsement before their junior year and to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement that differs from their previously indicated choice

c) A student must earn at least 26 credits to earn an endorsement; however they are not limited to 26 credits.

d) A district may define advanced courses and determine a coherent sequence of courses for an endorsement area, provided that prerequisites (in Chapters 110-118, 126-127, and 130) are followed.


e) To earn an endorsement a student must demonstrate proficiency in:

I. All curriculum requirements under the Foundation High School ProgramII. A fourth credit in mathematics that may be selected from one full credit

or a combination of two half credits from two different courses, subject to prerequisite requirements from the following courses:

A. Algebra II;B. Precalculus;C. Advanced Quantitative Reasoning;D. Independent Study in Mathematics (some districts offer College Algebra under

this course title. If that is the case, the course can be taken along with Alg. II for separate math credit) ;

E. Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving;F. Algebraic Reasoning;G. Statistics;H. AP Statistics;I. AP Calculus AB;J. AP Calculus BC;K. AP Computer Science;

§74.13. ENDORSEMENTS (e)(II) continued:

L. IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level;M. IB Mathematics Standard Level;N. IB Mathematics Higher Level;O. IB Further Mathematics Higher Level;P. Engineering MathematicsQ. Statistics and Risk Management;R. Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science;S. After successful completion of Algebra II, a mathematics course

endorsed by an institution of higher education as a course for which the institution would award course credit or as a prerequisite for a course for which the institution would award course credit;

T. After successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry, a locally developed mathematics course or other activity, including an apprenticeship or training hours needed to obtain an industry-recognized credential or certificate that is developed pursuant to the TEC

U. Mathematical Models with Applications, if credit earned prior to Sept. 1, 2015 or Sept. 1 of a subsequent year in which either of the courses listed in (F) or (G) has been developed and approved by the SBOE, whichever is later.


III. A student may take any of the named courses before or after Mathematical Models with Applications; Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Digital Electronics; and Robotics Programming and Design.

IV. The fourth mathematics credit may be a College Preparatory mathematics course, developed and offered pursuant to the TEC.

V. Additional mathematics credit may be selected from one full credit or combination of two half credits, subject to prerequisites, if taken after third required mathematics course under Foundation High School Program:

A. Mathematical Models with Applications; B. Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and Natural

Resources;C. Digital Electronics; and D. Robotics Programming and Design.


VI. Additional science credit may be selected from one full credit or combination of two half credits, subject to prerequisites, from the following:

A. Integrated Physics and Chemistry;B. Chemistry;C. Physics;D. Aquatic Science;E. Astronomy;F. Earth and Space Science;G. Environmental Systems;H. AP Biology;I. AP Chemistry;J. AP Physics I: Algebra-based;K. AP Physics II: Algebra-based;L. AP Physics C;M. AP Environmental Science;


N. IB Biology;O. IB Chemistry;P. IB Physics;Q. IB Environmental Science;R. Advanced Animal Science;S. Advanced Plant and Soil Science;T. Anatomy and Physiology;U. Medical Microbiology;V. Pathophysiology;W. Food Science;X. Forensic Science;Y. Advanced Biotechnology;Z. Principles of Technology;AA. Scientific Research and Design;AB. Principles of EngineeringAC. After successful completion of physics, a science course endorsed by

an institution of higher education…


AD. A locally developed course or other activity, including apprenticeship…

AE.A student pursuing an arts and humanities endorsement, with written permission from parent (person standing in relation to parent) may substitute a course selected from:

i. Chapter 110 (ELA), 113(SS), 118(Eco), 114(LOTE), 117(FA)

AF. Credit may not be earned for both physics and Principles of Tech to satisfy science credit requirement.

VII. Two additional elective credits may be selected from §74.11 (g),(h), or (i)

(f)(1) S.T.E.M.

A. Coherent sequence of course for four or more credits in CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course. The courses may be selected from Chapter 130(CATE), 127 (Career Development), or CTE innovative courses, approved by commissioner. The final course may be selected from one of the CTE career clusters listed in STEM; or

B. Coherent sequence of four credits in computer science selected from the following:

i. Fundamentals of computer science;ii. Computer Science I; iii. Computer Science II;iv. Computer Science III;v. AP Computer Science;vi. IB Computer Science Standard Level;vii. IB Computer Science Higher Level;viii. Discrete Math for Computer Science;ix. Digital Forensics;x. Game Programming and Design;xi. Mobile App Development;xii. Robotics Programming and Design;xiii. Independent Studies of Tech Apps; or

(f)(1) S.T.E.M.

C. Three credits in mathematics by successfully completing Alg. II and two additional math courses for which Alg. II is a prerequisite §74.13(e)(2); or

D. Four credits in science by successfully completing chemistry, physics and two additional science course from §74.13 (e)(6); or

E. In addition to Alg. II, physics, an chemistry, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two categories or disciplines represented in §74.13 (A)(B)(C) and (D).


A. Coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that consist of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advanced CTE course, which includes any course that is the third or higher course in a sequence. The course may be selected from Chapters 130, 127, or approved CTE innovative courses. The final course may be selected from:

i. Ag, Food and Natural Resources;ii. Architecture and Construction;iii. Arts, Audio/Video Tech, and Comm;iv. Business Management and Admin;v. Finance;vi. Hospitality and Tourism;vii. Information Tech; viii. Manufacturing;ix. Marketing;x. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; or


B. Four English elective credits by selecting courses from Chapter 110 to include three levels in one of the following areas:

i. Advanced Broadcast Journalism; orii. Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Newspaper; oriii. Public speaking; oriv. Debate; orv. Advanced Journalism: Yearbook; or

C. Four Technology Apps credits by selecting from the following:

i. Digital Design and Media Production;ii. Digital Art and Animation;iii. 3D Modeling and Animation;iv. Digital Comm in the 21st Century;v. Digital Video and Audio Design;vi. Web Comm;vii. Web Design;viii. Web Game Development;ix. Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Tech; orx. Locally defined set of four credits from §74.13 (2)(A)(B) or (C) in a coherent sequence that

corresponds to a student’s career goals.

(f)(3) Public ServiceA. A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in

CTE that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster, including at least one advance CTE course. The course may be selected from Chapters 130, 127, or approved CTE innovative courses. The final course may be selected from:

i. Education and Training; orii. Government and Public Administration; oriii. Health Science; oriv. Human Services; orv. Law, Public Safety, Correction and Security; or

B. Four courses in JROTC

(f)(4) Arts and Humanities

A. Five social studies courses by selecting courses from Chapter 113 or 118 (Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits); or

B. Four levels of same language in LOTE in accordance with Chapter 114; orC. Two levels of same language in LOTE and two levels of a different

language in LOTE in accordance with Chapter 114; orD. Four levels of American sign language in accordance with Chapter 114;

orE. A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or two

categories or disciplines in fine arts from Chapter 117 or approved innovative courses; or

F. Four English elective credits from the following:i. English IV;ii. Independent Study in English;iii. Literary Genre;iv. Creative Writing;v. Research and Technical Writing;vi. Humanities;vii. AP English Lit and Comp;viii. IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level;ix. Comm Apps.

(f)(5) Multidisciplinary Studies

A. Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce successfully or post secondary education without remediation from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence; or

B. Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics; or

C. Four credits in AP, IB, or Dual Credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE or fine arts

*A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under §74.12(b) and (c), including elective requirements.

§74.14. PerformanceAcknowledgments

§74.14. Performance Acknowledgements

(a) Outstanding Performance in Dual Language

(b) Outstanding Performance in Bilingualism and Biliteracy

(c) Outstanding Performance on a College Board AP or IB exam

(d) Outstanding Performance on PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, or the ACT

(e) Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license


(a) To earn an endorsement for outstanding performance in a dual credit course a student must successfully complete:

1) At least 12 hours of college academic courses, including dual credit taken as part of Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; or

2) An associate degree while in high school


(b) A student may earn an endorsement for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy as follows:

1) By demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by:

A. Completing all ELA requirements and maintaining a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; and

B. Satisfying one of the following:

i. Completion of a minimum of three credits in same language in LOTE with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

ii. Demonstrated proficiency in the TEKS for Level IV or higher in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or

iii. Completion of at least 3 credits in foundation subject area courses in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or


iv. Demonstrate proficiency in one or more LOTE through one of the following methods:

I. A score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for LOTE; orII. A score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a higher-level LOTE; orIII. Performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a LOTE of at

least Intermediate High or its equivalent

2) In addition to meeting the requirements under part (1), to earn a performance acknowledgement in bilingualism and biliteracy, and ELL must also have:

A. Participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual or ESL program; andB. Scored at the Advanced High Level on the TELPAS


(c) A student may earn an endorsement for outstanding performance on a College Board AP test or IB exam by earning:

1) A score on 3 or above on a College Board AP exam; or2) A score on 4 or above on an IB exam

(d) A student may earn an endorsement for outstanding performance on the PSAT, the ACT-PLAN, the SAT, or the ACT by:

3) Earning a score on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar of higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholar Corporation, as part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board, or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation;


2) Achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two of the four subject tests on the ACT-PLAN exam;

3) Earning a combined critical reading and math score of at least 1250 on the SAT; or

4) Earning a composite score on the ACT exam of 28 (excluding the writing subscore)

(e) A student may earn an endorsement for earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license with:

1) Performance on an exam or series of exams sufficient to obtain a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification; or

2) Performance on an exam sufficient to obtain a government-required credential to practice a profession; or


(3) Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification shall be defined as an industry validated credential that complies with knowledge and skills standards promulgated by a nationally or internationally recognized business, industry, professional or government entity representing a particular profession or occupation that is issued or endorsed by:

A. A national or international business, industry or professional organization; orB. A state agency or other government entity; C. A state-based industry association.

(4) Certification of licensure for performance acknowledgements shall:

A. Be age appropriate for high school students;B. Represent a student’s substantial course of study and/or end-of-program knowledge and

skills;C. Include an industry recognized exam or series of exams, and industry validated skill test or

demonstrated proficiency through documented , supervised field experience; andD. Represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills needed for successful entry into a

high-skill profession or occupation

HOUSE BILL 5 ANDHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTSBeginning 2014-2015 School Year

For more information contact State Board of Education Member, Marisa B. Perez at:

[email protected](210) 317-4651 office(512) 422-9019 cell

mailto:[email protected]

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