UPDATED
HB 5 AND GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
March, 2014
John David
Region 10 ESC
John.david@region10.org
Region 10 CTE and Counselor Google Sites
CTE Page at R10 – Start here!
Counselor Connect: Academic Planning Google Site
CTE Program Planning Google Site
Achieve Texas Updated Site
Resources- WIP (Work in Progress!)
• Templates for PGPs/4 Year Plans
• Endorsement Templates
• Cluster and Endorsement document with
advanced and academic courses noted
• R10 CTE courses offered by districts for
2012-2013
TRANSITION PLAN
High School Graduation Requirements 74.11
(a) To receive a high school diploma, a student entering
Grade 9 in the 2014-15 school year and thereafter must
complete the following:
(1) requirements of the Foundation HS Program (74.12);
(2) testing requirements for graduation as specified in Ch.
101; and
(3)Demonstrated proficiency, as determined by the
district…in delivering clear verbal messages; choosing
effective nonverbal behaviors; listening for desired
results; applying valid critical-thinking and problemsolving processes; and identifying, analyzing,
developing, and evaluating communication skills needed
for professional and social success in interpersonal
situations, group interaction, and personal and
professional presentations.
Transition Plan
• Students who are in grade 9, 10, or 11
in the 2013-2014 school year must be
given a choice to graduate the MHSP,
RHSP, DAP or Foundation HS
Program.
• This includes endorsements,
Performance Acknowledgements, and
the DAP under this plan.
Transition Plan
A school district shall allow a student who
entered Grade 9 in the 2012-2013 or before
to complete the curriculum requirements
required for high school graduation under the
foundation high school program
• if the student chooses during the 20142015 school year to take courses under
this program;
Transition Plan
• A student who entered Grade 9 prior to the 2014-
2015 school year may, at any time prior to
graduation and upon request, choose to complete
the curriculum requirements required for high
school graduation under a different program than
that selected by the student during the 2014-2015
school year.
Transition Plan: 2013-2014 Graduates
• Only those who graduate before September 2014
are eligible.
• A student must earn at least 22 and one-half
credits to complete the foundation high school
program.
• English language arts--four credits. Three of the
credits must consist of English I, II, and III.
• Mathematics--three credits. Two of the credits
must consist of Algebra I and Geometry.
Transition Plan: 2013-2014 Graduates
• Science--three credits. One credit must consist of
Biology.
• Social studies--three credits. Two of the credits
must consist of United States History Studies
Since 1877 (one credit), United States
Government (one-half credit), and Economics
with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System
and Its Benefits (one-half credit).
FOUNDATION PLAN
Foundation – Statutory Requirements
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a school
district must ensure that each student, on entering
ninth grade indicates in writing an endorsement that
the student intends to earn.
TEA indicated that the endorsement chosen by the
student will be reported on the 1st PEIMS submission
each year
A district must permit a student to choose, at any
time, to earn an endorsement other than the
endorsement the student previously indicated.
Foundation Statutory Requirements
English Language Arts
4 Credits
• English I
• English II
• English III
• Advanced English Course
Mathematics
3 Credits
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Advanced Mathematics Course
Science
3 Credits
• Biology
• IPC or Advanced Science Course
• Advanced Science Course
Foundation Statutory Requirements
Social Studies
3 Credits
• U.S. History
• U. S. Government (one-half credit)
• Economics (one-half credit)
• World Geography or World History or
Combined W History/W Geography (not developed yet)
Physical
Education
1 Credit
LOTE
2 Credits in the same language
Computer programming language (other exceptions)
Fine Arts
1 Credit
Electives
5 Credits
Foundation Advanced Courses – ELA
English Language Arts
English IV
Independent Study in Journalism
Independent Study in English
Advanced Broadcast Journalism III
Literary Genres
Advanced Journalism: Newspaper III
Creative Writing
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III
Research & Technical Writing
AP English Literature and Composition
Humanities
IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level
Public Speaking III
Business English (CTE)
Oral Interpretation III
Locally developed ELA course or other
activity [pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)]
Debate III
College Prep ELA [pursuant to TEC, 28.014]
Independent Study in Speech (See Speech)
Communication Applications (must be
combined with another half credit from
this list) (See Speech)
Foundation Advanced Courses – Math
Third Mathematics Credit
*Mathematical Models with Applications
AP Calculus BC
*Mathematical Applications in AFNR (CTE)
AP Computer Science
*Digital Electronics (CTE/PLTW)
IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL)
*Robotics Programming and Design (Tech Apps)
IB Mathematics SL
Algebra II
IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL)
Pre-calculus
IB Further Mathematics HL
AQR
Engineering Mathematics (CTE)
Independent Study in Math
Statistics & Risk Management
Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
AP Statistics
Locally developed math course or other activity
[pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)]
AP Calculus AB
Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to
TEC, 28.025(b-5)
Algebraic Reasoning (in development for
implementation in 2015-2016)
Statistics (in development for implementation in 20152016)
Foundation Advanced Courses – Science
Second Science Credit
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
(IPC)
Physics
Chemistry
Principles of Technology (CTE)
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
Foundation Advanced Courses – SBOE Rule
Third Science Credit
Chemistry
IB Physics
Physics
IB Environmental Systems
Aquatic Science
Advanced Animal Science (CTE)
Astronomy
Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE)
Earth and Space Science
Anatomy and Physiology (CTE)
Environmental Systems
Medical Microbiology (CTE)
AP Biology
Pathophysiology (CTE)
AP Chemistry
Food Science (CTE)
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Forensic Science (CTE)
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Advanced Biotechnology (CTE)
AP Physics C
Principles of Technology (CTE)
AP Environmental Science
Scientific Research & Design (CTE)
IB Biology
Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE)
IB Chemistry
Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW)
Locally developed science course or other activity
[pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)]
Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to
TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
• Any 2 levels in the same language
• 2 credits in computer programming
languages selected from Computer
Science I, II, and III (allowable through
the 2015-2016 school year)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
If a student, in completing the first credit of
LOTE, demonstrates that the student is
unlikely to be able to complete the second
credit, the student may substitute another
appropriate course as follows:
• Special Topics in Language and Culture
• World History Studies or World Geography
Studies for a student who is not required to
complete both by the local district
• Computer programming languages
• A different language course
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
A student, who due to a disability, is
unable to complete 2 credits in the same
language in LOTE, may substitute:
• a combination of 2 credits from English
language arts, mathematics, science, or
social studies
• 2 credits in CTE or Technology
Applications
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
The determination regarding a student’s ability
to complete the LOTE credit requirements will
be made by:
• the student’s ARD committee if the student
receives special education services under the
TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter A or
• the committee established for the student
under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 USC, 794)
Speech Requirement – SBOE Rule
A specific speech course will not be a requirement
under the Foundation High School Program.
New Requirement:
To receive a high school diploma, a student must
demonstrate proficiency, as determined by the district in
which the student is enrolled, in:
• Delivering clear verbal messages
• Choosing effective nonverbal behaviors
• Listening for desired results
• Applying valid critical-thinking and problem –solving
processes
• Identifying, analyzing, developing, and evaluating
communication skills needed for professional and social
success in interpersonal situations, group interactions,
personal and professional presentations
Speech
• Communication Applications (One-Half Credit) – is
available as the ½ of the fourth ELA credit, subject to
prerequisite requirements
• Independent Study in Speech (One-Half Credit) – is
available as the ½ of the fourth ELA credit, subject to
prerequisite requirements
ENDORSEMENT
PREREQUISITES
Endorsements – Prerequisites
A student must earn at least 26 credits to
earn an endorsement, AND:
• curriculum requirements for the
endorsement
• 4 credits in math – (One more than Foundation)
• 4 credits in science - (One more than Foundation)
• 2 additional elective credits
Endorsements – Statutory Requirements
• Each school district must make
available at least one endorsement.
• A school district that offers only one
endorsement curriculum must offer the
multidisciplinary studies.
Endorsements – Statutory Requirements
• A school district defines advanced courses
and determines a coherent sequence of
courses for an endorsement area, provided
the prerequisites are followed.
• A course completed as part of the set of 4
courses needed to satisfy an endorsement
requirement may also satisfy a requirement
under the foundation high school program,
including an elective requirement.
Endorsement Advanced Courses – SBOE Rule
Fourth Mathematics Credit to Earn an Endorsement
Algebra II
IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level (SL
Pre-calculus
IB Mathematics SL
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL)
Independent Study in Math
IB Further Mathematics HL
Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving
Engineering Mathematics (CTE)
AP Statistics
Statistics & Risk Management (CTE)
AP Calculus AB
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
AP Calculus BC
Locally developed math course or other activity
[pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)]
AP Computer Science
Mathematics course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to
TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
*Math Models (for the 2014-2015 school year only)
College Prep Math [pursuant to TEC, 28.014]
Algebraic Reasoning (in development for
implementation in 2015-2016)
Statistics (in development for implementation in 20152016)
*Note: A course on this list may be taken either before or after 1 of the following courses:
Mathematical Models with Applications, Mathematical Applications in AFNR, Digital
Electronics, Robotics Programming and Design
Math Models (MMA) Sequencing Notes
• Algebra One then Geometry then MMA then Algebraic
Reasoning is an acceptable endorsement math sequences
long as the endorsement does not require Algebra II or courses
beyond Algebra II.
• MMA will not be eliminated after Sept. 1, 2015.
• But it can NOT count as the fourth Math credit for an
Endorsement after this date.
• Algebra I then Geometry then MMA would fulfill the
Foundation Program math requirement
• After Sept 1, 2015, MMA will not be on the list of 4th math
credit available, but Algebraic Reasoning would count.
• “A student may complete a course listed in paragraph (2) of this
subsection before or after completing a course listed in
§74.12(b)(2)(A) of this title.”
Fourth Mathematics Credit Notes
• Statistics (in development for implementation
in 2015-2016, Can use MMA for 2014-2015)
• Algebraic Reasoning (in development for
implementation in 2015-2016 , Can use MMA
for 2014-2015)
• Locally developed math course or other
activity
• College Prep Math (in development for
implementation in 2014-2015)
Endorsement Advanced Courses – SBOE Rule
Fourth Science Credit to Earn an Endorsement
Chemistry
IB Physics
Physics
IB Environmental Systems
Aquatic Science
Advanced Animal Science (CTE)
Astronomy
Advanced Plant and Soil Science (CTE)
Earth and Space Science
Anatomy and Physiology (CTE)
Environmental Systems
Medical Microbiology (CTE)
AP Biology
Pathophysiology (CTE)
AP Chemistry
Food Science (CTE)
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Forensic Science (CTE)
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Advanced Biotechnology (CTE)
AP Physics C
Principles of Technology (CTE)
AP Environmental Science
Scientific Research & Design (CTE)
IB Biology
Engineering Design & Problem Solving (CTE)
IB Chemistry
Principles of Engineering (CTE/PLTW)
Locally developed science course or other activity
[pursuant to TEC, 28.002(g-1)]
Science course endorsed by an IHE [pursuant to
TEC, 28.025(b-5)]
Principles of Engineering (POE)
• Principles of Engineering (POE) will count for science
credit effective on August 25, 2014.
• This will include the new 40% lab rules.
• POE will have a new PEIMS number issued in March.
• The innovative PEIMS number for Principles of
Engineering (N1303743) will not count for science credit.
• This number will expire at the end of this school year.
ENDORSEMENTS
STEM
STEM – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by
completing foundation and general
endorsement requirements including Algebra
II, chemistry, and physics and:
(A)A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or
more credits in CTE that consists of at least
2 courses in the same career cluster
including at least 1 advanced CTE course
which includes any course that is the third or
higher course in a sequence.
STEM – SBOE Rule
• The courses may be selected from all
CTE career clusters (Ch. 130), Ch. 127
or CTE innovative courses approved
by the commissioner of education.
• The final course in the sequence must
be selected from the STEM career
cluster.
STEM – SBOE Rule
(B) a coherent sequence of 4 credits in computer
science selected from the following:
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Fundamentals of Computer Science
Computer Science I
Computer Science II
Computer Science III
AP Computer Science
IB Computer Science, Standard Level
IB Computer Science, Higher Level
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Digital Forensics
Game Programming and Design
Mobile Application Development
Robotics Programming and Design
Independent Studies of Technology
Applications
STEM – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a STEM endorsement by completing
foundation and general endorsement requirements
including Algebra II, chemistry, and physics and:
(C) A total of 5 credits in math by successfully completing
Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and 2 additional math
courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
(D) A total of 5 credits in science by successfully
completing biology, chemistry, physics, and 2 additional
science courses
(E) In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a
coherent sequence of 3 additional credits from no more
than 2 of the areas listed in (A), (B), (C), and (D).
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Business & Industry – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a business & industry endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements and:
(A)A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in
CTE that consists of at least 2 courses in the same
career cluster including at least 1 advanced CTE course
which includes any course that is the third or higher
course in a sequence.
• The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE
career clusters (Ch. 130), Ch. 127 or CTE innovative
courses approved by the commissioner of education.
Business & Industry – SBOE Rule
The final course in the sequence must be
selected from one of the following CTE career
clusters:
• Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; or
• Architecture & Construction ; or
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication ; or
• Business Management & Administration ; or
• Finance ; or
• Hospitality & Tourism ; or
• Information Technology ; or
• Manufacturing ; or
• Marketing ; or
• Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics ; or
Business & Industry – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a business & industry endorsement
by completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements and:
(B) 4 English elective credits by selecting 3 levels in one
of the following areas:
• Advanced broadcast journalism; or
• Advanced journalism: newspaper; or
• Advanced journalism: yearbook; or
• Public speaking; or
• Debate ; or
Business & Industry – SBOE Rule
(C) 4 Technology Applications credits by selecting from
the following:
• Digital Design and Media Production;
• Digital Art and Animation;
• 3-D Modeling and Animation;
• Digital Communications in the 21st Century;
• Digital Video and Audio Design;
• Web Communications;
• Web Design;
• Web Game Development;
• Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies;
or
Business & Industry – SBOE Rule
(D) A locally defined set of 4 credits from
(A), (B), or (C) of this paragraph in a
coherent sequence that corresponds to
the student’s academic or career goals,
as documented in the student’s personal
graduation plan.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Public Services – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a Public Services endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements and:
(A) A coherent sequence of courses for 4 or more credits in
CTE that consists of at least 2 courses in the same
cluster including at least 1 advanced CTE course which
includes any course that is the 3rd or higher course in a
sequence.
• The courses may be selected from courses in all CTE
career clusters (Ch. 130), Ch. 127 or CTE innovative
courses approved by the commissioner of education.
Public Services – SBOE Rule
The final course in the sequence must be selected from
one of the following CTE career clusters:
• Education & Training; or
• Government & Public Administration; or
• Health Science; or
• Human Services; or
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security; or
(B) 4 courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
(JROTC)
Clarifications Needed: STEM, B&I, Public
Service endorsements
• NOTE: A school district may define advanced
courses and determine a coherent sequence of
courses for an endorsement area, provided that
prerequisites in specified chapters of this title are
followed.
Clarifications Needed
STEM, Business and Industry, and Public Service
• NOTE: There is not current clarification on
whether or not the "advanced" course has to
come from the same cluster as the first course in
the sequence.
• NOTE: There is not current clarification on
whether or not the "advanced" course has to
come from designated "Advanced" CTE courses.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Arts & Humanities – SBOE Rule
A student may earn an Arts & Humanities endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements and:
(A) A total of 5 social studies courses; or
(B) 4 levels of the same language in a language other
than English; or
(C) 2 levels of the same language in a language other
than English and 2 levels of a different language in a
language other than English; or
(D) 4 levels of American sign language; or
(E) A coherent sequence of 4 credits by selecting courses
from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts or
innovative courses approved by the commissioner; or
Arts & Humanities – SBOE Rule
f.
4 English elective credits by selecting from the
following:
• English IV
• Independent Study in English
• Literary Genres
• Creative Writing
• Research and Technical Writing
• Humanities
• AP English Literature and Composition; or
• IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level; or
• Communications Applications
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Multidisciplinary Studies – SBOE Rule
A student may earn a Multidisciplinary Studies
endorsement by completing foundation and general
endorsement requirements and:
(A) 4 advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the
workforce successfully or postsecondary education
without remediation from within1 endorsement area or
among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent
sequence; or
(B) 4 credits in each of the four foundation subject areas to
include English IV and chemistry and/or physics; or
(C) 4 credits in AP, IB, or dual credit selected from English,
math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or
fine arts
Distinguished Level of Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of
achievement by successfully completing:
•A total of 4 credits in math, which must include
Algebra II
•A total of 4 credits in science
•The remaining curriculum requirements
•The curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement
A student must earn distinguished level of
achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic
admission.
Performance Acknowledgements
A student may earn a performance
acknowledgement:
• For outstanding performance
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in a dual credit course
in bilingualism and bi-literacy
on an AP test or IB exam
on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT, or the ACT
• For earning a nationally or internationally
recognized business or industry certification or
license
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on
the student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding
performance in a dual credit course by successfully
completing:
(1) At least 12 hours of college academic courses,
including those taken for dual credit as part of the
Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit
courses, including locally articulated courses, with a
grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of
4.0 or
(2) An associate degree while in high school
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement
by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local
school district grading policy in 2 or more languages
by:
(A) completing all English language arts
requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point
average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of
100; and
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy (continued)
B. satisfying one of the following:
i. completion of a minimum of 3 credits in the same
language in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of the
equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or
ii. demonstrated proficiency in the TEKS for Level IV
or higher in a LOTE with a minimum GPA of the
equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy (continued)
iii. completion of at least 3 credits in foundation
subject area courses in a LOTE with a minimum
GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or
iv. demonstrated proficiency in 1 or more LOTE
through one of the following methods:
• a score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP
exam for a LOTE course; or
• a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a
higher-level LOTE course; or
• performance on a national assessment of
language proficiency in a LOTE of at least
Intermediate High or its equivalent
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy (continued)
2. To earn a performance acknowledgement in
bilingualism and bi-literacy, an English
language learner must also have:
A. participated in and met the exit criteria for
a bilingual or English as a second
language (ESL) program; and
B. scored at the Advanced High level on the
Texas English Language Proficiency
Assessment System (TELPAS)
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Outstanding performance on a College
Board AP test or IB examination by
earning:
(1) A score of 3 or above on a College
Board AP exam
(2) A score of 4 or above on an IB exam
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Outstanding performance on the PSAT, the ACT-PLAN,
the SAT, or the ACT by:
(1) Earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
that qualifies the student for recognition:
i. as a commended scholar or higher by the College
Board and National Merit Scholarship
Corporation,
ii. as part of the National Hispanic Recognition
Program (NHRP) of the College Board. or
iii. as part of the National Achievement Scholarship
Program of the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
2) Achieving the college readiness
benchmark score on at least 2 of the four
subject tests on the ACT-PLAN
examination
3) Earning a combined critical reading and
mathematics score of at least 1250 on the
SAT; or
4) Earning a composite score on the ACT
examination of 28 (excluding the writing
score)
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
A student may earn a performance acknowledgement
on the student’s diploma and transcript for earning a
nationally or internationally recognized business or
industry certification or license with:
(1) performance on an examination or series of
examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or
internationally recognized business or industry
certification or
(2) performance on an examination sufficient to obtain
a government-required credential to practice a
profession
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Nationally or internationally recognized business or
industry certification :
• performance on an examination or series of
examinations sufficient to obtain a nationally or
internationally recognized business or industry
certification; or
• performance on an examination sufficient to obtain a
government-required credential to practice a profession.
Performance Acknowledgements - SBOE Rule
Certifications or licensures for performance
acknowledgements shall:
• be age appropriate for high school students
• represent a student’s substantial course of study
and/or end-of-program knowledge and skills
• include an industry recognized examination or series
of examinations, an industry validated skill test, or
demonstrated proficiency through documented,
supervised field experience and
• represent substantial knowledge and multiple skills
needed for successful entry into a high-skill
occupation
Resources
• TEA Graduation Side-by-Side: http://goo.gl/qjHZXM
Region 10 Contacts
Kay Irlas
972-348-1334
kay.irlas@region10.org
John David
972-348-1522
john.david@region10.org