House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements

HB5 Requirements

• Begins with students who enter grade 9 in 2014-2015.• Students entering high school prior to 2014-2015 have

the option to change graduation plans.• Students must: • Meet graduation requirements • Meet testing requirements—English I, English II, Algebra I,

Biology, U.S. History

• FLEXIBILITY AND STUDENT CHOICE IS KEY!

HB5 Requirements

• Two Graduation Plans, plus DAP and Performance Acknowledgements

• ALL STUDENTS BEGIN ON FOUNDATION WITH ENDORSEMENT.

• Distinguished Achievement is earned by• Endorsement• 4 science credits• 4 mathematics credits• Algebra II

Foundation High School Program – 22 credits

• Students must complete the sophomore year in order to revert to the Foundation Plan.

• Students beginning high school prior to 2014-2015 may change from their current graduation plan to the FHSP.

Foundation Plan Requirements

4 English 3 Mathematics3 Science3 Social Studies1 Fine Arts2 Languages other than English 1 PE5 Electives

Foundation HSP with Endorsement

26 credits

4 English

4 Mathematics

4 Science

3 Social Studies

2 Languages other than English

1 PE

1 Fine Arts

7 Electives (Generally, 4 are the endorsement)

5 Endorsement Choices

STUDENTS MUST IDENTIFY AN ENDORSEMENT IN WRITING UPON ENTERING GRADE 9.• STEM—5 Programs of Study• Business and Industry—25 Programs of Study• Public Services—11 Programs of Study • Arts and Humanities—16 Programs of Study• Multidisciplinary—3 Programs of Study

STUDENTS MAY IDENTIFY AND EARN MORE THAN ONE ENDORSEMENT.

Performance Acknowledgments

• 12 hours of college courses earning a 3.0 or higher• Earn an associate degree in high school• Outstanding performance in bilingualism/bi-literacy• AP/IB test scores• PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, ACT scores • Industry Certifications

Moving Forward

• Flexibility and Student Choice is Key • Be informed• Attend Parent Meetings • Talk to the Campus Counselor

• Sign the four year plan this year and next year. • Call Campus Counselor or (254) 336-0215, Office of

Secondary Curriculum