A PA R E N T ’ S G U I D E T O H O U S E B I L L 5

FUTURE YOU

WHAT IS HOUSE BILL 5?

• Students first entering 9th grade 2014-2015 and beyond• Creates a personalized graduation plan aligned

with student’s interests and goals.• Endorsements• PGPs

• Reduces the number of EOC exams from 15 to 5.• English I• English II• Algebra I• Biology• US History

DISCLAIMER

• The material in this presentation is subject to change.• For the most accurate information, please consult

your child’s counselor.

WHAT CREDITS ARE REQUIRED?

• English – 4 credits• English I, II, and III, with an

additional advanced English

• Mathematics – 3 credits• Algebra 1, Geometry, and an

advanced math

• Science – 3 credits• Biology, IPC/Chemistry/Physics,

and an advanced science course

• Social Studies – 3 credits• World History/World

Geography, US History, .5 Government, .5 Economics

• LOTE – 2 credits• Must be from the same language

• Fine Arts – 1 credit• PE – 1 credit• Required Electives – 1 credit• .5 Health• .5 Professional Communications

• Other Electives – 4 credits• Endorsement – 4 credits• Students are expected to earn an

endorsement in one of 5 areas• To include an advanced math and

an advanced science

WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT?

• A focused study in one or more areas of student interest.• An endorsement must be declared in the 9th

grade• The endorsement may be changed• Any change must be completed in writing and

signed by a parent.

ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS

• STEM• Science• Technology• Engineering • Math

• Business and Industry• Architecture• Construction• Accounting • Finance• Marketing• Agricultural Science• Automotive Technology

• Public Service• Health Science• Government and Law• Culinary• Education• ROTC

• Arts and Humanities• World Languages• History• Fine Arts

• Multi Disciplinary• Allows students to select

courses from multiple endorsement areas

CONSIDERATIONS

• College/University admissions requirements.• Which science and math courses are required for

admission and/or for a chosen major in college?

• Technology or Certification desired.• Which courses will prepare students for career

choices, both core subjects and electives? • Will students be able to complete all of the

foundation credits with endorsement requirements?

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIESDistinguished Achievement

• DLA may be earned by completing the Foundation credits along with the requirements of one endorsement, in addition to:• Algebra II, and• 4th Science Credit

Performance Acknowledgment

• AP test score of 3 or above; • •Qualifying PSAT score based on

the 11th grade test; • •SAT combined critical reading

and math score of 1250 or above; • •ACT composite score of 28 or

above; • •College course with a final

grade of A or B (3.0 or above); • •Bilingualism and biliteracy; and • •Earning a nationally or

internationally recognized business or industry certification or license

LAKE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

• Distinguished Achievement• Algebra II• 4th Science

• Multi Disciplinary Endorsement

WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT?

• Coursework• Algebra II• Science• Foreign Language

• DLA required for Top 10% Automatic Admission• Research individual colleges for their specific

admission requirements

PERSONAL GRADUATION PLANS

COLLEGE DAY OF TESTING

• On October 15th, LRHS counselors will facilitate activities to inform students of the new graduation plan and provide guidance to assist them in deciding on an endorsement.• Our goal is to ensure that every freshmen ends

the day with an understanding of the graduation requirements and their options to personalize their graduation plan.

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Parent meetings will be scheduled from October 27th-November 14th.• Communication• Information Meeting• Email• Letter• Website Resources

• Meetings• Select Endorsement• Receive Sequence for Pathway• Complete PGP

RESOURCES

• MISD Course Guide• Ben Barber • Career Cruising• Login – MANS-ID#• Password – ID#

• TEA Graduation Toolkit

QUESTIONS