PARENT NIGHT 2014Marble Falls High School

HOUSE BILL 5 (HB 5)

Changes• Testing Requirements • Graduation

Requirements

Reduced number of End-of-Course Assessments (regardless of gradation plan)

From 15 tests to 5 tests required for graduation

Algebra 1, Biology, US History, English 1, and English 2

Key Components of HB 5 – Testing

HB 5 eliminates the Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Program high school graduation plans

The new graduation plan options are the Foundation, Foundation with Endorsement, and Distinguished Level of Achievement

Expanded Career and Technology courses to satisfy endorsement requirements

Required for Freshmen entering 9th grade in 2014-2015, optional for current high school students

Key Components of HB 5 – Graduation Requirements

4 English (Eng 1, Eng 2, Eng 3, and advanced Eng)

3 Math (to include Algebra 1 & Geometry)

3 Science (Biology and 2 from IPC, Chemistry, and Physics)

3 Social Studies (W Geo or W Hist, US Hist, Gov and Eco)

1 PE

1 Fine Art

2 credits of the same Foreign Language

0.5 credit Professional Communication/Communication App.

Electives

Foundation Credit Requirements

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

Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Services STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math) Multidisciplinary Studies

Foundation with Endorsements

Endorsements require 28 credits for graduation, including:

4th Math Credit

4th Science Credit

4 additional elective credits in a career pathway within the endorsement

Foundation with Endorsements

For incoming 9th graders, there will be an additional 0.5 credit requirement for a course that will help students explore career options and pathways called College and Career Choices

Foundation Requirements

The following are examples of Career

Pathways from each endorsement

area:

Endorsements

Can be earned by taking one of the following options:

Four credits of non-sequential advanced courses in or more endorsement areas

Four credits in AP or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

A complete listing of the career pathways leading to endorsements can be found on the counseling webpage under Registration 14-15.

Endorsements

Complete the Foundation Requirements

Earn an endorsement

Complete Algebra 2

Only students completing the Distinguished

Level of Achievement are eligible for

college admission under the Top 10%

automatic admissions provision.

Distinguished Level of Achievement

At least 12 hours of dual credit with a 3.0 or higher OR

Demonstrate proficiency in bilingualism and biliteracy OR

Score a three or higher on an AP exam OR

Outstanding performance on PLAN, PSAT, ACT or SAT OR

Earn a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification

Performance Acknowledgments

Allows students to make purposeful educational choices

Easier to earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement

Opportunity for visible performance acknowledgements

Why choose the new graduation plans?

Student’s chosen pathway Which science and math courses are needed

College/University student attending Which science and math courses are required for

admission and/or a chosen major

Technology or Certification wanted Which courses will prepare students for career

choices, both core subjects and electives

Realize we don’t yet know all the details of the FHSP

What to consider about Foundation Plans

Juniors will have to take a college readiness assessment– need more clarification from the state

This may lead to College Prep Courses in English and/or Math

HB 5 – Other Changes

Counselors will be in classrooms going over the graduation plans – Juniors and Freshmen this week, Sophomores in March

Adrienne Embree will meet with every Freshman to their graduation plan and an endorsement if applicable

Counselors will meet with all students individually during registration where students will state their preference regarding grad plans

Tools for Implementation

We will enter course requests into Skyward after we meet with your student

Alternates are extremely important! All changes to course requests must be

completed by June 30th

No changes once the school year begins Check Skyward prior to registration in August

to confirm courses are correct

Tools for Implementation cont.

Allows students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously

Taught by our teachers and some CTC teachers who come to our campus

Meeting times vary – during and before school Tuition required to be paid per semester – not

annually Can earn a semester or more of college credit

while in high school Dual credit classes are part of their permanent

college record

Dual Credit

DUAL CREDIT OPTIONS THROUGH

CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE FOR 2014-2015

Please review the following courses below and determine which dual credit courses are best for you. Specific requirements and prerequisites are listed in the MFHS Course Guide. ALL STUDENTS must take and pass the TSI Assessment in order to be eligible for dual credit classes. More information about testing will be available soon. Below is the list of potential dual credit offerings. These are subject to change as well as requirements, days offered and times. All students will be required to complete a Central Texas College Application packet before being eligible to enroll. Students are responsible for the payment of tuition and books each semester, however, there are scholarship opportunities based on need. See you counselor to determine if you qualify. All meeting dates and times are subject to change. Dual Credit US History (11th grade only) Meets one class period all year (3 hrs per sem – HIST 1301/1302) Dual Credit Psychology Meets one class period spring sem (3 hrs per sem – PSYCH 2301) Dual Credit Music Appreciation Meets one class period fall sem (3 hrs per sem – MUSI 1306) Dual Credit Math Meets one class period all year (4 hrs per sem – MATH 1414/2412) Dual Credit Culinary Arts** Meets two class periods all year (8 hrs total – CHEF 1301, CHEF 1341, RSTO 1221) Dual Credit English 4 – Summer 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Mon/Wed 2 six wk sem (3 hrs per sem – ENGL 1301/1302) June-Aug Dual Credit English 4 Meets one class period all year (3 hrs per sem – ENGL 1301/1302) Dual Credit Government 7:00 – 8:15am, Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs fall sem (3 hrs per sem – GOVT 2301) Dual Credit Economics 7:00 – 8:15am, Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs spring sem (3 hrs per sem – GOVT 2302) Cost for each of the following courses per semester (cost is subject to change):

All 3 hour courses: $258 plus books Math: $344 plus books

**Other fees will be associated with the Culinary Arts program – cost will average about $500 per semester

Other dual credit options may be available – see your counselor for more information.

To take a dual credit course, your student must apply to Central Texas College (CTC)

They are bound to CTC rules and regulations

Students must register for classes at CTC prior to the beginning of each semester at the CTC campus

Students must meet College Readiness Standards through the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to be eligible

TSI requirements are met through either the TSI Assessment or by exemptions through SAT or ACT

Dual Credit

How do you decide whether your student should take dual credit courses or AP courses?

Consider possible major in college

AP classes are weighted and dual credit is not included in the GPA

Dual Credit vs. AP

Questions?

• Janna Johnson A-He jsjohnson@mfisd.txed.net

• Niki Fuss Hi-O hfuss@mfisd.txed.net

• Susi Roberts P-Z sroberts@mfisd.txed.net