High School Graduation Programs Challenging new programs

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High School Graduation ProgramsChallenging new
programsExciting futuresPreparing your
students for success!
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Overview

• Take a look at high school graduation programs
  for students entering high school in 2007-08
• Review the courses that your students will need
  to take in order to graduate
• Legislation Affecting P-16 Coordination

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Graduation Plans

• All Texas students enter high school on the
  Recommended High School Program
• All students are encouraged to achieve the
  Distinguished Achievement Program
• Some students may graduate under the Minimum
  Program

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HB1 adds the following

• TEC 28.025(b-1)  The State Board of Education by
  rule shall require that
• (1)  the curriculum requirements for the
  recommended and advanced high school programs
  under Subsection (a) include a requirement that
  students successfully complete four courses in
  each subject of the foundation curriculum under
  Section 28.002(a)(1) and

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HB1 adds the following

• TEC 28.025(b-1)  The State Board of Education by
  rule shall require that
• (2)  one or more courses offered in the required
  curriculum for the recommended and advanced high
  school programs include a research writing
  component.

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New Recommended High School Program requires 26
credits

• Two credits are added - one each in mathematics
  and science

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New Recommended High School Program requires 26
credits for graduation

• English I, II, III, IV
• World Geography, World History, US History, US
  Govt./Economics
• 4 credits in math Algebra I, Algebra II,
  Geometry, 4th year of math
• 4 credits in science to include some of the
  following Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
  Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Principles of
  Technology, 4th year of science
• 1 credit each of Fine Arts, Technology
  Applications
• .5 credit of Communication Applications, Health
• 2 credits of a foreign language
• 1.5 credits of PE
• 3.5 elective credits

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4 Credits in English

• English I
• English II
• English III
• English IV

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4 Credits in Math

• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• 4th credit

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What can your student take for the fourth math
credit?

• Mathematical Models with Applications
• Precalculus
• Independent Study in Mathematics
• Advanced Placement Statistics
• Advanced Placement Calculus AB
• Advanced Placement Calculus BC
• IB Mathematical Studies
• IB Mathematics Standard Level
• IB Mathematics Higher Level
• IB Advanced Mathematics Standard Level
• AP Computer Science
• Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses

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For students who select Mathematical Models with
Applications

• Algebra II is their terminal course
• They may not take Mathematical Models with
  Applications after taking Algebra II
• They may not take the two courses concurrently
• The intent of the rule is that all students
  should have a rigorous math course in their
  senior year

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4 Credits in Science

• 1 Credit from Biology (AP/IB)
• 2 Credits from the following
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry
• Chemistry (AP/IB)
• Physics (AP/IB), Principles of Technology I
• 4th Year of science may be selected from the
  laboratory-based courses (IPC cannot be taken as
  the final or 4th year science)

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What can your child take for the fourth Science
credit?

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Astronomy
• Aquatic Science
• Environmental Systems
• Earth and Space Science
• Advanced Placement Biology
• Advanced Placement Chemistry
• Advanced Placement Physics B
• Advanced Placement Physics C
• Advanced Placement Environmental Science
• International Baccalaureate Biology
• International Baccalaureate Chemistry
• International Baccalaureate Physics
• International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems

• The following health science technology
  education courses
• Scientific Research and Design
• Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
• Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
• The following technology education/industrial
  technology education courses
• Principles of Technology I
• Principles of Technology II
• Engineering
• Concurrent Enrollment in college courses

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3.5 Credits of Social Studies

• World Geography Studies
• World History Studies
• US History Studies
• US Government (.5)

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.5 Credit - Economics

• Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise
  System and Its Benefits (.5)

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2 Credits from Languages other than English

• The credits earned must be for any two levels in
  the same language.

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1.5 Credits from Physical Education

• A student may not earn more than 2 credits in PE
  toward state graduation requirements

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.5 Credit for Health Education

• Health I (.5) or,
• Advanced Health or,
• Health Science Technology (1 credit)

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.5 Credit in Speech

• The credit must consist of Communication
  Applications

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And

• 1 Credit in Technology Applications
• 1 Credit in Fine Arts
• 3.5 Credits in Elective Courses

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Distinguished Achievement Program
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New Distinguished Achievement High School Program
Advanced High School Program

• At least 26 Credits must be earned
• Same as the Recommended Program except for the
  following

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4 Credits in Distinguished Achievement Program
Math

• Mathematical Models is not an option
• 4th credit must be an approved mathematics course
  for which Algebra II is a prerequisite

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Complete list of approved Distinguished
Achievement Program 4th credit math courses

• Precalculus
• Independent Study in Mathematics (for example,
  when used to Advanced Mathematics such as
  Calculus)
• Advanced Placement Statistics
• Advanced Placement Calculus AB
• Advanced Placement Calculus BC
• IB Mathematical Studies
• IB Mathematics Standard Level
• IB Mathematics Higher Level
• IB Advanced Mathematics Standard Level
• AP Computer Science
• Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses

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4 Credits in Distinguished Achievement Program
Science

• 4 credits of science, which must consist the
  following
• One biology credit (Biology, AP Biology, or IB
  Biology)
• One chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or
  IB Chemistry)
• One physics credit (Physics, AP Physics, or IB
  Physics)
• One additional approved laboratory-based science
  course.

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Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) for
Distinguished Achievement Program ?

• IPC will no longer satisfy the science
  requirements in the DAP, effective SY 2007-2008
  no phase-out

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Complete list of science options for 4th year
Distinguished Achievement Program

• After successful completion of a biology course,
  a chemistry course, and a physics course, a
  student may select the fourth required credit
  from any of the following lab-based courses
• Earth and Space Science
• Environmental Systems
• Aquatic Science
• Astronomy
• Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
• AP Biology
• IB Biology
• AP Chemistry
• IB Chemistry
• AP Physics
• IB Physics
• AP Environmental Science
• IB Environmental Systems
• Scientific Research and Design and
• Engineering.

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3 Credits in Languages other than English

• Three credits earned must be for any three levels
  in the same language.

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2.5 Credits in Elective Courses
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4 Advanced Measures

• A student must achieve any combination of four of
  the following advanced measures
• Original research/project
• Test data
• 3.0 or higher on college/technical/dual credit
  courses

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For all students in either graduation program

• The intent of the rule is that all students
  should have a rigorous math and science course in
  their senior year
• Students may continue to take courses at the
  middle school and receive high school credit

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Minimum Program

• No changes (22 credits)
• A meeting needs to take place to discuss the
  ramifications of this decision!
• A sample letter is in your packet.

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HB1 adds the following

• Sec. 28.009.  COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM. (a) Each
  school district shall implement a program under
  which students may earn the equivalent of at
  least 12 semester credit hours of college credit
  in high school. On request, a public institution
  of higher education in this state shall assist a
  school district in developing and implementing
  the program.

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HB1 adds the following

• Sec. 28.009.  COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM. (a-1)  Not
  later than the fall 2008 semester, each school
  district shall implement a program that meets the
  requirements prescribed by Subsection (a). This
  subsection expires June 1, 2009.

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Student Success

• With Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships built
  into our schools our students should be well
  prepared to make a seamless transition to
  postsecondary college or workforce!

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Legislation Affecting P-16 Coordination

• 4 Bills
• September 27, 2007
• TEA Correspondence
• SUBJECT Legislation Affecting P-12/Higher
  Education/Workforce (P-16) Coordination

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House Bill 3826

• Intent
• General Academic Institution (4 Yr)
• THECB Emergency Rules to PERMIT
• Aug. 31, 2009

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Senate Bill 282

• School districts need to provide notice to
  parents of available college programs
• Contact name/number of the agency
• Section 33.007(b) of the Education Code
• Counselors need to provide to students

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House Bill 2237

• 3 Summer Programs (agency developing guidelines)
• Education Go Get It
• 1 Week of activities (MS, JH, HS)
• 1 Public Speaker needs to present to the students

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House Bill 3851

• General Academic Institute (4 yr)
• GPA
• The method established by the THECB be used by
  ISDs in determining the top ten percent, and the
  optional top 25 percent, of the graduating class
  for the purpose of automatic admission
  eligibility.
• Effective Date  Applies to first-time freshmen
  entering general academic teaching institutions
  beginning with the 2009 fall semester.

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Dont Forget

• Achieve Texas
• 3 Identified Career Clusters
• 1 Program of Study for each cluster

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Thanks for your time!

• Linda Hughes, M.ED
• Education Specialist Counselor/Transition
• 512-919-5337
• Linda.Hughes_at_esc13.txed.net