HOUSE BILL 5
Changes for 2014-15 School Year
As of 2/13/14
CHS GRADUATION PLANS
OLD
VS.
NEW
Minimum High School Program
(MHSP)
Foundation High School Program
(24 Credits)*
(24 Credits)*
Recommended High School
Program (RHSP)
FHSP with Endorsements
(26 Credits)
Distinguished Achievement
Program (DAP)
(26 Credits)
*TEA requires only 22 credits
(FHSP)
(26 Credits)
Distinguished Level of
Achievement (DLA)
(26 Credits)
CHS FHSP WITH ENDORSEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Plan
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 PE
2 Languages
1 Fine Arts
Electives
Profession Communication
(.5)
Personal Financial Literacy
(.5)
22 CREDITS
Endorsement
Classes under following
Endorsements:
Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry
Public Services
STEM
Multidisciplinary
4 CREDITS
26
Credits
to
Graduate
ADVANCED
With in the foundation programs the term
“advanced” refers to next in a sequence
NOT to be confused with Advanced
Placement courses.
FHSP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
4 Credits
English I/Pre AP
English II/Pre AP
English III/AP
Advanced English
Options for Advanced
English Credit
 English IV/AP
 Dual Credit English IV
 Literary Genres
 Creative Writing
 Research & Technical
Writing
FHSP
MATHEMATICS
3 Credits
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Math
Options for Advanced
Math Credit
 Mathematical Models
with Applications
 Algebra II
 Pre-Calculus
 AQR
 Calculus AP
 Computer Science AP
FHSP
SCIENCE
3 Credits
Biology/Pre AP
IPC or 1st Advance
Science*
Advanced Science
Options for Advanced
Science Credit
 Chemistry/AP*
 Physics/AP*
 Astronomy
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Forensic Science
 Environmental Science
 Earth & Space Science
FHSP
SOCIAL STUDIES
3 Credits
World Geography
US History Pre AP/AP
US Government (.5)
Economics (.5)
US History, Government,
Economics will be
offered for Dual Credit
to juniors and seniors
PERSONAL GRADUATION PLAN (PGP)
WITH ENDORSEMENT
Seen as an advisement tool for students, parents
and counselors. It is a map for college and
career readiness aligned to an occupational
experience.
The personal graduation plan is a working
document used by counselors to tract student
completion of graduation requirements.
graduation plan is an opportunity for students and
counselors to meet individual needs.
WHAT ARE ENDORSEMENTS?
 Targeted area of study…Much as a student would pick a
major in college
 The new option for an endorsement requires a student to
earn a total of 26 total credits in a targeted area of study
for high school graduation.
 5 Endorsement Areas:
 STEM
 Public Services
 Business & Industry
 Arts & Humanities
 Multidisciplinary (Required of all Texas High Schools)
STEM
SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH
Career Interests:
 Computer Programming
 Technology
 Engineering/Robotics
 Architect
 Forensics Analyst
 Pre-Med
 Computer Software Engineer
 Video Game Developer
PUBLIC SERVICE
Career Interests:
 Law Enforcement
 Firefighter
 Teacher
 School Counselor
 Social Worker
 Event Planner
 Hotel Manager
 Wedding Planner
 Occupational Therapist
 Chiropractor
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Career Interests:
 Carpenter
 Bank Manager
 Construction Manager
 Public Relations
 HVAC Tech
 Marketing Specialist
 Welder
 Landscape Designer
 Audio-Visual Tech
 Ag. Crop Farm Manager
 Set Designer
 Ag. Engineer
 Special Effects Tech
 Livestock Producer
 Account Manager
 Crane Operator
 Home Inspector
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Career Interests:
 Musician
 Director
 Recording Engineer
 Mediator
 Translator
 Writer
 Sound Designer
 Missionary
 Costume Designer
 Theater Teacher
 Photographer
 Advertising
 Interior Decorator
 Pre Law
 Public Affairs
 Dance Therapist
 Counselor
 Social Worker
 Human Recourses
Manager
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Career Interests: general studies
Current Recommended plan
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 Replacing Distinguished Achievement
Dual Credit
Courses
AP Test
1. Minimum
12 hrs.
2. GPA for 3.0
or higher
on 4.0 scale
1. Score 3 or
higher on a
College Board
advance
placement
test
PSAT/SAT/ACT/ACT-PLAN
1. Qualifying score for
PSAT
2. ACT-PLAN: Receive
“College Readiness”
benchmark score on at
least two of the 4
subject test
3. SAT: Combine score of
1250
4. ACT: Composite score
of 28
Bilingual/Biliteracy Option also available
TOP 10% AUTOMATIC ADMISSION
 Must earn credit for Algebra II or
 Meeting Performance Requirements on College Readiness Assessments
2014-2015 MAJOR CHANGES
 Requirements
 Incoming 9th grade students must indicate in writing an
endorsement to be included on their Personal Graduation Plan
(PGP).
 Students may choose at any time to earn an endorsement
other than the endorsement the student previously indicated