James Bowie HS

1. James Bowie HS Incoming 9th grade presentation

2. Welcome! • Parenting a Bowie Bulldog: 101 • HB 5 AISD PrescribedGraduation Plan • CourseContract • Important Dates and Reminders

3. Parenting a bowie Bulldog • Learn the “Bowie Way” • Be an Advocate • Be Proactive • Be Involved

4. Be involved • Camp Bowie • www.jbhs.org • Sign up for Bowie Newsgroup • www.bowieptsa.org • AttendCounselingDept. Presentations

5. House Bill 5 • Signed into law on June 10, 2013 by Governor Rick Perry • HB5 made sweeping changes to Texas education system in areas of: • Student Assessment • Graduation Plans AISD All Staff Virtual Convocation August 16, 2011 5

6. Student Assessment • Previous End-of-Course Requirements • English I, II, and III (Reading and Writing) • Biology, Chemistry, and Physics • Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II • World Geography, World History, and U.S. History • New End-of-Course Requirements • English I (Combined Reading and Writing) • English II (Combined Reading and Writing) • Biology • Algebra I • US History AISD All Staff Virtual Convocation August 16, 2011 6

7. New Graduation Plans • Foundation High School Program • Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(s) • *Foundation High School Program + Endorsement(s) + Distinguished Level of Achievement • *AISD Prescribed Plan for ALL incoming 9th graders.

8. Distinguished achievement plan – 26 Credits • 4 English Courses- • English I, II, and III, & English IV/ Advanced English credit • 4 Math Courses- • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math • 4 Science Courses- • Biology, IPC or Chemistry, plus another 2 Advanced Sciences • 4 Social Studies Courses- • World Geography, World History, U.S. History, ½ Economics, ½ Government • 2 Credits of Language Other than English - French or Spanish • *Programing Languages, Core or Career Tech apps, or Language and Culture class may substitute for students w/disabilities • 1 Credit of Physical Education • 1 Credit of Fine Arts • 0.5 Credit of Health • 6.5 Electives (including 4 Endorsement electives)

9. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) SBOE Rule A student, who due to a disability, is unable to complete two credits in the same language in LOTE, may substitute: -a combination of two credits from English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies -two credits in career and technical education or technology applications 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 United States Code (USC), §794)

10. Whatisanendorsement • Similar to a collegemajor • Designedtoencouragestudentstoselectanarea of specializationbasedontheirinterests • CoursePathwaysthatwillenablestudentstobecomecollege and careerready.

11. Endorsement Options • Students will choose between one of the following five endorsement options • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) • Business and Industry • Arts and Humanities • Public Services • Multidisciplinary Studies

12. Arts and Humanities • The Arts and Humanities endorsementis a curriculum path that allows for a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to fine arts, English literature, foreign languages, and social studies. • Careers • Students interested in pursuing a career path in the entertainment industry or as an interpreter, or writer, for example, may want to consider the Arts and Humanities endorsement to guide course selection.

13. Arts and Humanities

14. Business and Industry • The Business and Industry endorsementis a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to the business field. • Careers • Careers related to this field include: information technology specialist, communications, financial advisor, marketing specialist, architect, construction, and project management. Students interested in pursuing an intentional path in the business world may want to consider the Business and Industry endorsement to guide course selection.

15. Business and Industry

16. Public Services • The Public Services endorsementis a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses directly related to the public service field, including the education field and government. • Careers • There is a wide range of careers available in the public services sector, including serving as a police officer, firefighter, government official, human resource administrator, or teacher. Students interested in pursuing an intentional path toward any of these careers should consider a Public Service endorsement to guide course selection.

17. Public Services

18. STEM • The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) endorsementis a curriculum path that allows a student to focus deeply on courses related to science, technology, engineering, and math. • Careers • There is wide range of careers available in the STEM field, including: engineer, computer programming, software developer, and research scientist. • Students interested in pursuing an intentional path toward any of those careers should consider a STEM endorsement to guide course selection.

19. STEM

20. Multidisciplinary • The Multiple Disciplinary endorsement allows for students to further study a foundation area or a wide range of curriculum sets. • Careers • Because of the broad nature of a multidisciplinary endorsement, students can choose from a wide variety of careers. If students are unsure of their career interests and wish to cross-study multiple subjects, they may want to consider the multidisciplinary endorsement to guide course selection.

21. Multidisciplinary

23. Performance Acknowledgements • Students may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s diploma by achieving one of the following: • Outstanding performance in • dual credit courses • bilingualism and biliteracy • Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams • PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT • By earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification license

24. All Freshmen will take 8 classes: • English I • Math (Algebra I, Geometry, or Alg II) • Biology or IPC • World Geography 5-8 Choose 4 more classes: - Language other than English - PE or Athletics - Career Technology Education Classes - Fine Art - Elective *Although Health is a required course, we are requiring students to take it their junior and senior year, so that students are able to take the majority of required courses to obtain an endorsement are taken at the entry-level.

25. Performance AcknowledgementsSBOE Rule • A student may earn a performance acknowledgment 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

26. Performance Acknowledgements SBOE Rule • A student may earn a performance acknowledgment in bilingualism and biliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by: • (1) 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 • (2)satisfying one of the following: • •completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or • •demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100; or • •completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100; or • •demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods: • a score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a language other than English; or • a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a higher-level languages other than English course; or • performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent

27. Performance AcknowledgementsSBOE Rule • In addition to meeting the requirements to earn a performance acknowledgment in bilingualism and biliteracy, 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).

28. Academic vs. Pre-ap Pleasesee video on Pre-AP ClassesunderCourseContracts in theGuidance and Counselingsection of the Bowie Website.

30. Parentq&Asessions atfeederMiddleschools • Covington- Feb. 10th 3:30-5:00 • Gorzycki- Feb. 11th 3:30-5:00 • Bailey-Feb. 12th 3:30-5:00 • Small-Feb. 13th 3:30-5:00

31. Important dates • Feb.10th-14th-Parent Q/A Sessions at MiddleSchools • Feb. 17th-Course Advising in Bowie Library from5-8pm • Feb. 19th-Course and EndorsementFormAdvising • from 5-8 pm in Bowie College and Career Center • Feb. 21st-Course Contractdueto MS Counselors • Feb. 24th-28th-Naviance CourseEntry in MS • June 6th-”Change of Mind” deadline

32. Closingremarks • Be assuredthatwewill do ourbesttomakesureyour son ordaughter has thebestexperience at Bowie. • Wegiveyouourwordthatwewillpursuetwomaingoals: • 1) Everystudentwillgraduateon time and, 2) Everystudentwill be collegeorcareerreadyuponleaving Bowie High School.

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