Transcript Eighth Grade Transition Night

WHAT IS HOUSE BILL 5?
• Reduction of STAAR EOC (End of Course) testing
from 15 tests to 5 tests
• Change in graduation requirements
• Removes the 15% rule for STAAR EOC final grades
• Move towards a more individualized education- no
more “one size fits all”
OLD GRADUATION PLAN VS. HB 5
Old Plan
 26 Credits
4 ELA, 4 Math, 4
Science, 4 Social
Studies
1 PE, 2 Spanish, 1
Fine Art, ½ Speech, ½
Health, 5 ½ Electives
3 Graduation Plans to
choose from
House Bill 5
22 Credits + 4 credits
towards an endorsement
4 ELA, 4 Math, 4
Science, 3 Social
Studies
1 PE, 2 Language, 1
Fine Art, 5 Electives
4 additional credits
towards an
endorsement
WHAT IS AN ENDORSEMENT?
An endorsement is a value-added credential earned
through a program of study. Students may earn
multiple endorsements and these will be notated on
their transcripts and diplomas.
TEXAS ENDORSEMENTS
 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math)
 Business and Industry
 Arts and Humanities
 Public Service
 Multidisciplinary
FINDING YOUR STUDENT’S STRENGTHS…
• Career Cruising with all current 8th graders
• Results help THS decide what classes to offer
• Students may take classes based on their programs of study
(which will lead to an endorsement).
• A student may change his/her program of study with parent
approval
• We realize that students may change their minds about what
careers they are interested in… and that’s okay! The school will
keep track of all classes to make sure students earn
endorsements
PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT THORNDALE
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Information Technology
• Web and Digital Media
•
Agribusiness Systems
•
Animal Systems
Manufacturing
•
Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
• Production
•
Plants Systems
Multidisciplinary
Arts, AV Technology and Communications
• General Studies
• Visual Arts
STEM
• Performing Arts: Instrumental
• Mathematics
• Performing Arts: Theatre
• Science: Biology
Business Management and Administration
• Science: Chemical and Physical
• Management
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Health Science
• Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
• Diagnostic Services
Education and Training
• Therapeutic Services
• Teaching and Training: Public Service
• Health Informatics
Hospitality and Tourism
• Restaurant, Food and Beverage Service
STUDENT SCHEDULING
Students must have:
• English I, II, III, and an advanced English (4 credits)
• Algebra 1, Geometry, and 2 advanced math courses (4 credits)
• IPC, Biology, and 2 advanced science courses (4 credits)
• W. Geography and W. History, US History, ½ Government, and ½ Economics (3
credits)
• Language Other Than English (THS offers Spanish) (2 credits)
• Fine Art (1 credit)
• PE (1 credit)
• Speech (1/2 credit)
• Principles of Technology (1/2 credit)
+PLUS 4 additional enrichment credits to earn Endorsements
*Bolded items are STAAR End of Course tested subjects
SAMPLE FRESHMEN LEVEL COURSES
English 1
IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry)
Algebra 1 or Geometry*
Speech/Principles of Technology
PE or Athletics
Fine Art (Band or Art)
Spanish 1 or 2*
Enrichment
*These class selections will depend on 8th grade courses
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Parents/students will meet with a counselor to
discuss the student’s four year plan for high
school.
Each meeting with take about 10-15 minutes.
The sign up schedule is posted on the wall. These
meetings will take place on Monday, May 12thWednesday May 14th from 9:00am-8:00pm.
This four year plan is open to change at any timeTHS wants to keep an accurate record of plans.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE…
The State Board of Education and the Texas
Education Agency are working to finalize these
graduation plans. While we do not think any
more changes will occur for graduation
requirements, it is always possible.
We will update parents as we get information!
QUESTIONS?