Implementing the
New Graduation Plans
in Socorro ISD
What is HB5 and What Does it Change?
• Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five:
English I , English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History.
• Requires each student entering 9th grade after 2014
to graduate under the new graduation plans.
• It also requires each student entering 9th grade after
2014 to choose an endorsement.
What are Other Changes?
• New attendance requirements:
If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time,
student will receive “LOC” instead of a grade and
will receive no credit until the LOC contract is
completed.
We Have New Graduation Plans
If you graduate with an SISD
Endorsement, you Graduate
DLA. SISD has Prescribed the
DLA for all students.
SISD
Foundation
SISD Foundation
plus
Endorsement
Distinguished Level of
Achievement
(SISD Foundation,
plus Endorsement and
Algebra II)
Automatic admission to most
4 year TX public universities
(Top 10% + DLA)
Postsecondary
Education
Required Classes for All SISD Students
What is an Endorsement?
An Endorsement is:
• An Endorsement is similar to a college major.
• This is the plan that students will choose to
determine his/her course of study in high school.
• Students must choose an Endorsement before
registering for high school.
Five Available Endorsements
STEM:
Science Technology Engineering & Math
Project Lead the Way
•Biomedical Engineering
•Engineering
•Computer Science
Business and Industry
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Science
Architecture and Construction
A/V Technology and Communication
Business Management and
Administration
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Public Service
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Education and Training
Health Science
Human Services
Law, Public Safety and Security
Arts and Humanities
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Performing Arts
AP Social Studies
IB Social Studies
LOTE
American Sign Language
Legal Services
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
___ STEM
Science Technology Engineering and Math
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Project Lead the Way
Engineering and Design
*Biomedical Engineering
Synergi (MHS)
Computer Science-SATA (EHS)
IB (EDHS)
___ Arts and Humanities
 Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.)
(Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV
Technology in the CCRP)
 AP Social Studies
 The same language in a language
other than English (LOTE)
 *Legal Services (Find Legal Services
in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)
Multidisciplinary
___ Business and Industry
___ Public Service
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
 Veterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)
 Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)
 Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)
Architecture and Construction
 Architecture
 HVAC Technology (EDHS)
A/V Technology & Communications
 Animation
 Audio and Video Production/Media Tech
and Film Production (Broadcasting)
 Fashion Design (MHS)
 Newspaper
 Public Speaking
 Journalism
Business Management and Administration
 Business Management
Finance
 Banking and Financial Services
Hospitality and Tourism
 Culinary Arts
Information Technology
 Computer and Network Systems
 Computer Programmer
 Digital Interactive Media
Manufacturing
 Welding (AHS/EDHS)
Marketing
 Marketing and Sports Promotion
(EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
 Automotive Technology
Education and Training
 Teacher Preparation
(AHS) Government and Public Administration
 Libertas Academy-Government (Libertas
accepted students only)
 Libertas Academy-Public Administration
(Libertas accepted students only)
Health Science
 Athletic/Personal Trainer
 *Biomedical Engineering under STEM
 Health Occupations (Non Academy)
 Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
 Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA
accepted students only)
 Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted
students only)
 Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
 Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)
Human Services
 Cosmetology
 Early Childhood Development (Child Care
Management)
Law, Public Safety and Security
 Corrections
 *Emergency and Fire Management Services
(EDHS, SHS)
 Police Officer and Law Enforcement
 Security and Protective Services
 Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted
students only)
 *Legal Services will move to Arts and
Humanities
Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
Student Name: ___________________________________ ID#: __________________________________
Middle School Campus: ___________________________________________________________________
Program of Study:
1st Choice: ___________________________________________________________
2nd Choice: ___________________________________________________________
3rd Choice: ___________________________________________________________
Endorsement:
____________________________________________________________________
Student Signature: _________________________ ____________________ Date: __________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________
Counselor Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________
*Students graduating on the Distinguished Level of Achievement plan and in the Top 10% of their graduating class, will be eligible for automatic admission to
any Texas public 4 year university.
Parent Portion
Students will take a copy of the HB5 Endorsement Verification Form
(EVF) and a copy of the Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)
Students and parents should have a conversation regarding the
Endorsement selected explaining why it was chosen.
All students and parents MUST sign and return HB5 Endorsement
Verification Form (EVF)and Texas Achievement Plan (TAP) prior to
registering for high school.
Mark Your Calendar!
The next HB5 Parent Night will be held on
Thursday, March 5, 2015
in the Ensor Library
Starting at 5 p.m.
See you here!
Questions?
Feel free to contact Ensor Counselors
Mrs. Acevedo – last names beginning with A – L
937.6013
Mrs. Aguirre – last names beginning with M – Z
937.6014