Socorro Middle School:
Implementing the New
Graduation Plans in Socorro ISD
Objectives for This Meeting
• Understand the new House Bill 5 (HB5)
graduation requirements.
• Understand the new graduation plans under
HB5.
• Learn about the five Endorsements under HB5.
• Verify your child’s Endorsement choice.
• Clarify questions you may have.
• Sign and date your child’s Endorsement
Verification Plan.
Socorro ISD HB5 Website
http://www.sisd.net/HB5
What is HB5 and What Does it Change?
• Requires each student entering 9th
grade to graduate under the new
graduation plans.
• Requires each student entering 9th
grade 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.
Why are The Changes Helpful to Students?
Steps Your Child Has Completed So Far…
• Explored Career Interests
• Explored Careers Through Career
Modules
• Completed an Endorsement
Verification Form
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
Core Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
ENG I – 9th
Algebra I – 9th
Biology – 9th
World Geography
History – 9th– 9th
ENG II – 10th
Geometry – 10th
Chemistry – 10th
World History
Geography
– 10–th10th
English III – 11th
Algebra II – 11th
Physics – 11th
US History – 11th
Advanced English – 12th
(Advanced English can
be chosen from, but not
limited to, the
following):
Advanced Math – 12th
(Advanced math can be
chosen from, but not
limited to, the
following):
Advanced Science – 12th
(Advanced science can be
chosen from, but not
limited to, the following):
Government/
Economics – 12th
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English IV
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Pre-Calculus
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Earth and Space
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Literary Genres
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AQR
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Astronomy
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Creative Writing
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Discrete Math
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Journalism
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Calculus AB
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Forensic Science
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Business ENG
What is an Endorsement?
• An Endorsement is similar to a college
major.
• This is the plan that you will choose to
determine your course of study in high
school.
• You must choose an Endorsement before
you register for high school.
Five Available Endorsements
STEM
• Project Lead the Way
• Engineering and Design
• Biomedical 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
Multidisciplinary
• Multiple Endorsements
Five Available Endorsements
College and Career Readiness Planner (CCRP)
Texas Achievement Plan (TAP)
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
most Texas public 4 year universities.
Pathway to Success
Register for High
School
Complete Endorsement
Verification Form
Complete Texas
Achievement Plan
Career Cruising
(Inventories,
Exploration, College
Searches)
Next Steps
• Each student will meet with their high school
counselor during the ninth grade year to review
their Endorsement and Texas Achievement Plan.
• Students will then meet with their counselor on a
yearly basis and as needed.
• Although students must choose one Endorsement,
students may actually earn more than one.
Counselors will discuss this with students.
Questions & Answers