Implementing HB 5

in Humble ISD

Key Components of HB 5

OAllows greater flexibility in the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) with endorsements

OExpands available CTE courses that will satisfy the requirements for endorsements

Key Components of HB 5

Reduces End-of-Course Exam Requirements

OAlgebra IOBiologyOUS HistoryOEnglish I (r+w)OEnglish II

(r+w)

Core Requirements of The New FHSP

O 4 English (Eng I, Eng II, Eng III, and advanced English)

O 3 Math (to include Alg I and Geom)O 3 Science (to include Bio)O 3 Social Studies (W. Geog or W. Hist, US

History, Gov’t, and Econ)O 1 PEO 1 Fine ArtO 2 credits of the same foreign languageO 5 electives

With few exceptions, ALL students will be required to earn an endorsement in one of the following areas:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

2. Business and Industry3. Public Services4. Arts and Humanities5. Multidisciplinary Studies

The FHSP with Endorsements

The pathways that students in Humble ISD have already chosen in Bridges fit under these endorsements.

We will not know the specific requirements for each endorsement until some time in the 2013-2014 school

year.

The FHSP with Endorsement

Each endorsement requires 26 credits total, including:O4th mathO4th scienceO2 additional electives

Distinguished Level of Achievement

To earn the distinguished level of achievement, students must complete:

•The FHSP

•An endorsement

•Algebra II

Students completing the distinguished level are eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

What happened to the old graduation plans?

Students currently in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade may graduate on the graduation plans now in place (MHSP, RHSP, DAP) or may choose the FHSP.

The current plans will be phased out over time.

So what possible changes might students make to their 2013-2014 courses should they choose the new FHSP graduation

plan? Current juniors in Cohort

2014 will not be allowed to graduate under the FHSP

UNLESS they are unable to meet the requirements of the

current graduation plans. Current juniors who think this provision may work for them should make an appointment with a counselor to discuss

this option.

So what possible changes might students make to their 2013-2014 courses should they choose the new FHSP

graduation plan? Student’s

Cohort YearStudent Could

DropStudent Could

Add

Cohort 2015(current 10th

graders)

Chemistry or Physics

Any advanced science

Algebra 2 Math Models

Comm Apps Any elective

Very important: Students can NOT mix graduation plans; if a student chooses the new FHSP, s/he must

complete ALL requirements of FHSP

So what possible changes might students make to their 2013-2014 courses should they choose the new FHSP

graduation plan? Student’s Cohort

YearStudent Could

DropStudent Could

Add

Cohort 2016(current 9th

graders)

Chemistry IPC

World History Another Social Studies or an

elective

Comm Apps An elective

Very important: Student can NOT mix graduation plans; if student chooses the new FHSP, s/he must

complete ALL requirements of FHSP

So what possible changes might students make to their 2013-2014 courses should they choose the new FHSP

graduation plan?

Student’s Cohort Year

Student Could Drop

Student Could Add

Cohort 2017(current 8th

graders)

World Geography

World History or an elective

Comm Apps An elective

Very important: Student can NOT mix graduation plans; if student chooses the new FHSP, s/he must

complete ALL requirements of FHSP

When Considering FHSP . . .

O Think about the student’s chosen pathwayO Which science & math courses will be

needed?O Think about which college/university the

student plans to attendO Which science & math courses are

required for admission and/or chosen major?

O Realize we don’t know all the details of the FHSPO Will the student have an opportunity to

complete all the requirements of the FHSP with endorsement?

Student Procedure for Course Changes  1. Review next year’s requested courses on the attached verification sheet. 2. Go to www.bridges.com

Portfolio Name = humble + your student ID (ex: humble123456)Password = your student ID (ex: 123456)Click Choices PlannerClick the green “your portfolio” tab near the top, then click “YOUR PLANS”Scroll down to the purple “Your School Course Plan”

 3. If you wish to remain on your current graduation plan, make certain that next year’s planned courses in Bridges match those on your attached course verification sheet. If they don’t match, edit the Bridges planned courses.

 4. If you wish to graduate on the new Foundation High School Plan (FHSP), make the appropriate potential changes in Bridges. Write the same changes on your course verification sheet, have a parent sign it, and return that sheet to your counselor by Friday, May 31. We will make these changes once HB 5 becomes a law.  Remember: The FHSP may have other course requirements that are not currently in your graduation plan. You will be informed of those requirements as soon as we know them. Please watch for new videos on our district website, www.humbleisd.net.

Student Procedure for Course Changes

*Students receiving services through Special Education may need to have course changes approved by an ARD Committee. Course Plans in Bridges will be locked again June 3rd. If you wish to make changes after that date, contact your campus to speak with a counselor.

Communicating with ParentsO Parents can view the power point online

O Two evening meetings for parents will be held on each campus during the summer

O Counselors will be available during summer work hours on each HS campus to answer questions

O Information letters will be sent home with report cards• Power point for FHSP online• How to request changes• Parent meetings dates/times• How to schedule appt with counselor

Help us help you!O Turn in course change requests on

time

O Check www.humbleisd.net often for updates

O Make an appointment to talk with a high school counselor if needed