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T H E F O U N DA T I O N H I G H S C H O O L P R O G R A M ( F H S P )

+ E N D O R S E M E N T S

Freshman Class of 2014 2015Freshman Class of 2014 – 2015

HB-5 information for parents of students first entering high

school in 2014 - 2015 and beyond

Three New Graduation PlansFoundation High School Program (FHSP)

Foundation High School Program with an Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement

The next slide will compare the old graduation plans with the new high school programs

Comparison of Graduation PlansMinimum High School Plan

Recommended High School Plan

Distinguished Achievement Plan

Foundation High School Program (FHSP)

FHSP+EndorsementFHSP+Distinguished Level of Achievement

How many total credits are required on this plan?

22 26 26 22 26 26

E li h E li h E li h E li h E li h E li hWhat are the core credit

requirements for this plan?

English‐ 4.0Math‐ 3.0

Science‐ 2.0Soc Studies‐ 4.0

English‐ 4.0Math‐ 4.0Science‐ 4.0

Soc Studies‐ 4.0


Soc Studies‐ 4.0


Soc Studies‐ 3.0


Soc Studies‐ 3.0(+)


Soc Studies‐ 3.0(+)

What are the foreign language requirements?

None 2 levels of the same foreign language

3 levels of the same foreign language

2 levels of the same foreign language with some

exceptions


exceptions


exceptions

What effect does this plan have on college admissions?

May not be eligible to enter a university upon graduation

Eligible for admission to a TX

university

Makes students more competitive for

admission to a TX university

Eligible for admission to a TX university

Makes students more competitive for admission

to any university and program

Makes students more competitive for admission

to any university and program

Are students eligible for the Top Ten Percent?

No Yes Yes No No Yes

Are students eligible for the Texas No Yes Yes Yes Yes YesgGrant?

Which students can choose this plan?

Students who entered high school

prior to 14‐15

Students who entered high school

prior to 14‐15

Students who entered high school prior to

14‐15

Students who enter high school 14‐15 and beyond



Offers very little flexibility



Offers very little flexibility Offers a number of plans that are designed to match

Offers a number of plans that are designed to match

Is this plan flexible enough to meet my student’s unique needs?

flexibility flexibility flexibility that are designed to match each student’s interests

that are designed to match each student’s interests but

requires all students to complete Alg 2

Are there any extra requirements for this plan?

No No Yes, 4 Advanced Measures

No, but students are eligible for performance

acknowledgements


acknowledgements


acknowledgementsfor this plan? acknowledgements acknowledgements acknowledgements

Does this plan affect the look of the diploma?

All students’ diplomas look the same regardless of

the plan

All students’ diplomas look the same regardless of

the plan

All students’ diplomas look the same

regardless of the plan

Students’ diplomas will designate the endorsement

and performance acknowledgements





Must meet certain May choose after 10th grade 5 endorsement options: Must earn endorsement

Is there anything else I need to know?

Must meet certain requirements to choose this plan

with parent permission

May choose after 10 grade ONLY with parent

permission

5 endorsement options: STEM

Business and IndustryPublic Service

Arts and HumanitiesMulti‐disciplinary

Must earn endorsement

State End-of-Course Testing

Requirements

The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required:

*English I - Reading & Writing (administered as one test) *English II - Reading & Writing (administered as one test)English II Reading & Writing (administered as one test) *Algebra I *Biology *US History

The student must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.

T H E F O U N DAT I O N H I G H S C H O O L PROGRAM: BA SIC INFORMAT ION

B i i i 9 h d l ill t i di id ll ith Beginning in 9th grade, counselors will meet individually with

students and parents to develop a Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)

outlining the student’s course of study. g y

The Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) will be reviewed each year

and must be signed by the parent.

PLANNING FOR THE 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 S C H O O L Y E A R

The Huntsville High School Course Planning Guide can be viewed

on the HHS Homepage.

Please visit: Huntsville High School Webpage

for information on courses offered and class information.

C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R T H E F O U N DA T I O N H I G H S C H O O L P L A N

English – 4 credits

English I, II, III, and an additional/advanced English

LOTE – 2 credits

Credits must be in the same language

Fi A t 1 ditEnglish

Math – 3 credits

Algebra I, Geometry, and an additional/advanced math

Science – 3 credits

Fine Arts – 1 credit

Physical Education – 1 credit

Electives – 5 credits, including

+ Endorsement (4 additional credits)

S d d d i Science 3 credits

Biology, and one course from IPC, or Chemistry, or Physics, and one additional/advanced science

Social Studies – 3 credits

US History 5 credit government 5 credit

Students are expected to earn an endorsement in one of 5 areas. Each endorsement requires

•a 4th math credit

•a 4th science credit

2 d ifi l i US History, .5 credit government, .5 credit economics, and either world history or world geography

•2 endorsement-specific electives

A NOTE ABOUT LANGUAGES O T H E R T H A N E N G L I S H

Computer Science I, II, and III could be taken to satisfy the Language Other than English credit This is an “exception” which specifies that the credits must be earnedEnglish credit. This is an exception which specifies that the credits must be earned before September 1, 2016 to count as LOTE.

*Before choosing this option instead of a LOTE credit, students are cautioned that many g p , ycolleges and universities do not acknowledge Computer Science as an acceptable substitution for LOTE credit.

*It is incumbent on the student to verify with any colleges they may be interested in attending to ensure that Computer Science credits would be accepted as LOTE.

T H E F O U N DAT I O N H I G H S C H O O L P R O G R A M : BA S I C I N F O R M A T I O N

*All students must declare an endorsement in one of 5 areas at the

time of entry into 9th grade. Huntsville ISD students are selecting the

endorsement along with their course selections.

*Students will have the opportunity to change the endorsement.

*The endorsement, and any changes, must be indicated in writing and

signed by the parentsigned by the parent.

SO, WHAT’S AN ENDORSEMENT?ENDORSEMENT?

*An endorsement is a broad area of study*It’s a bit like a college majorIt s a bit like a college major

ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS

An endorsement requires a focused study in one or more areas of

student interest. There are many benefits to earning an endorsement,

including:

*Richer student engagement, and

*Better preparation for the student in continuing their education

beyond high school and/or entering the workforcebeyond high school and/or entering the workforce.

S T E MS C I E N C E , T E C H N O L O G Y, E N G I N E E R I N G

& M AT H

STEM requires completion of Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics. The q p g y ySTEM endorsement includes courses of study related to:

*Advanced science courses beyond Chemistry and Physics; or

*Ad n d m th rs s f r hi h Al br II is pr r q isit r*Advanced math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; or

*A cross-disciplinary study of advanced math and advanced science; or

*Computer Science / Computer Programming

A STEM endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits

in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

BUS I N E S S & I N D U S T RY ( 1 O F 2 )

The Business & Industry endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster, selected from:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

A hit t d C t tiArchitecture and Construction

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communications

Business

Finance

H i li d T iHospitality and Tourism

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Marketing

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of 4

credits in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

BUS I N E S S & I N D U S T RY( 2 O F 2 )

The Business & Industry endorsement may also be earned through the completion of four (4) English electives, including:

*Three (3) levels in one field of journalism

Newspaper; or

Yearbook; or

*Three (3) levels in either

Debate; or

Oral Interpretation

A Business & Industry endorsement in the areas listed on this screen requires a progressive sequence of y q p g q

3 levels in one of the bulleted courses of study, plus one additional English elective.

PUBLIC SERVICES

The Public Services endorsement requires completion of credits in at least one career cluster selected from:career cluster, selected from:

*Education and Training

*Government and Public Administration

*H l h S i*Health Sciences

*Human Services

*Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

A Public Services endorsement requires a progressive sequence of 4 credits

in at least one of the bulleted courses of study.

ARTS & HUMANITIES

The Arts & Humanities endorsement may be earned through completion of at least one of the following:one of the following:

*Five courses in social studies; or

*Two levels/credits of one language in a Language Other than English; and two levels/credits of a second language in a Language Other than English; orlevels/credits of a second language in a Language Other than English; or

*A progressive sequence of four credits, selected from one or two Fine Arts disciplines, including Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre

The Arts and Humanities endorsement requires completion of at least oneThe Arts and Humanities endorsement requires completion of at least one

of the bulleted courses of study.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

The Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement requires completion of at least one of the following:

*Four additional/advanced credits, from within one endorsement area or from various endorsement areas, that prepare the student to either

-successfully enter postsecondary education without the need for remediation; or

-successfully enter the workforce.

*Four credits in each: English Language Arts (must include a traditional English IV) Math*Four credits in each: English Language Arts (must include a traditional English IV), Math, Science (must include Chemistry and/or Physics), and Social Studies; or

*Four AP, International Baccalaureate (transfer students only; not offered in KISD) or dual credit courses, selected from English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts or LOTE.

A Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement requires completion of at least one the above

courses of study.

T H I N K I N G A H E A D : D I S T I N G U I S H E D L E V E L O F AC H I E V E M E N T ( D L A )

A Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) may be earned through successful

l i fcompletion of:

*All requirements for the Foundation High School Program, plus

*The requirements of at least one endorsement, including

*Algebra II among the required math credits, and

*A fourth science credit

A student must graduate with a Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) g g ( )

to be considered for the Top 10% and eligibility for automatic admission to a

Texas public college or university.

T H I N K I N G A H E A D : P E R F O R M A N C E AC K N OW L E D G M E N T S

Performance Acknowledgements may be earned in one or more of the following categories:

*AP test score of 3 or above;AP test score of 3 or above;

*IB test score of 4 or above (transfer students only; IB is not available in Huntsville ISD);

*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;

*Completion of a minimum of 12 hours dual credit college courses with final grades of A or B (3.0 GPA or above);

*Bilingualism and biliteracy; and

*Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

W H AT T O D O R I G H T N OW: C O U R S E S E L E C T I O N S F O R T H E F R E S H M A N Y E A R

Choose an endorsement,

*Selections must include one course from each of the following

◦English,

◦Math,

◦Science (Biology)

*Choose courses selected from other areas to complete the seven class periods

*If one course marked (1 semester) is selected a second (semester) course is alsoIf one course marked (1 semester) is selected, a second (semester) course is also

required.

W H AT T O D O R I G H T N OW: C O U R S E S E L E C T I O N S F O R T H E F R E S H M A N Y E A R

*Warning! If your child is taking any high school g y g y g

credit course this year, the same course must not be

chosen for next yearchosen for next year.

*If the student is in athletics, choose only one

athletics program on the course selection sheet.

W H AT T O D O R I G H T N OW: C O U R S E S E L E C T I O N S F O R YO U R F R E S H M A N Y E A R

*Review the course catalog as you make course selections.

*List alternate choices in the spaces provided.

*If the student has any questions about course selections, they should

speak with the counselor!

*Turn in the course selection contract as instructed by the counselor.

Parents can play a key role in helping their child develop a Personal Graduation Plan by becoming partners with counselors and teachers. Parents are encouraged to learn y g p gmore about endorsements and career clusters by visiting both the Huntsville ISD and Huntsville High School websites frequently. At the Parent Portal website parents can view their child’s PGP, goals, interest and values inventories and so much more! Parents can share information about their own careers and initiate career discussions with family and friends who work in a field that interests their child. Parents can volunteer to help the school district locate meaningful paid and unpaid internships for our students.

Together, we can make a huge impact in our young people’s lives!

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