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Graduation Plans for MWHS Students

Graduation Plans for MWHS Students. HB 5 Impact on Graduation Plans. Purpose. To identify the graduation plan options available to MWHS students in order that parents can help their student select the best graduation plan for them. Perrin High School. You have a choice!.

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Graduation Plans for MWHS Students

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  1. Graduation Plans for MWHS Students HB 5 Impact on Graduation Plans

  2. Purpose • To identify the graduation plan options available to MWHS students in order that parents can help their student select the best graduation plan for them Perrin High School You have a choice!

  3. HB 5 – Major Components • Testing • Graduation Plans Perrin High School You have a choice!

  4. Testing – End of Course Exams Number of exams 5 • Algebra I • English I and II • U.S. History • Biology Perrin High School You have a choice!

  5. Graduation Plans “The focus of HB 5 is to make sure every student graduates prepared for college and a career by creating flexibility for students to pursue their passion.” Texas Senator Perrin High School You have a choice!

  6. A New Plan for Texas Graduation Course Requirements Public Service Business & Industry Arts/ Humanities STEM Multidisciplinary ENDORSEMENTS 26 Foundation Graduation Plan Credits English I, English II, English III, Advanced English Biology, IPC, Advanced Science World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Math Foreign Language (2 Credits)* Physical Education (1 Credit), Fine Arts (1 Credit) *Certain technology courses may be used as a substitute. Foundation Plan plus Endorsements You have a choice!

  7. FOUNDATION 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 • Social Studies(4 credits) • U.S. History • U.S Government (one-half credit) • Economics (one-half credit) • World Geography • World History • Physical Education(1 credit) • Languages Other Than English(2 credits) • Two credits in the same language • Fine Arts(1 credit) • Electives(**5 credits) • **If seeking certain endorsements, some elective credits may have to be linked to a coherent course sequence. Perrin High School

  8. Endorsements – Additional 4 credits • Arts and Humanities • Business and Industry • Human Services • STEM • Multidisciplinary Perrin High School You have a choice!

  9. Endorsements Perrin High School

  10. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Perrin High School Required Courses: Algebra II, Chemistry, & Physics Includes Courses Directly Related to: Math Science Engineering You have a choice!

  11. Business & Industry Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Career Clusters: Agriculture Food & Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management & Administration Criminal Justice Finance Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation Perrin High School You have a choice!

  12. Arts & Humanities Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Social Studies or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or Fine Arts – Art Perrin High School You have a choice!

  13. Multidisciplinary Studies Required Courses: Additional Math and Science Includes Courses Directly Related to: Advanced Courses (prepares for workforce or postsecondary education) or 4 x 4 (includes English 4, Chemistry and/or Physics) or Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Perrin High School You have a choice!

  14. Distinguished Achievement To be considered in the “Top 10% of the Class automatic admission” • Algebra II • A total of four credits in science • The remaining curriculum requirements • Graduate with an Endorsement Perrin High School You have a choice!

  15. Performance Acknowledgements • Outstanding Performance(s) in: • Dual Credit (3.0 or higher) • Advanced Placement Exams (Score 3 or higher) • PSAT, ACT (28), or SAT (1250) • Business or Industry Certificate or License Perrin High School You have a choice!

  16. Students Entering 9th Grade • Each student selects (in writing) an endorsement • The student and their parents are advised of the benefits of graduating on the Foundation Plan with Endorsements • Endorsements can be changed at any time Perrin High School You have a choice!

  17. Questions and Answers Perrin High School You have a choice!

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