House Bill 5:
Introduced options for students during their high school process. Every student in Texas is required to establish at least one endorsement with their diploma that includes a students 4 core classes all four years (Math, Science, English, Social Studies). This is the graduation plan/requirements for all students in the starting with the Class of 2018.
General Graduation Information:
ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE LINKS TO FILES - if there are broken links, a Google or Internet Search by the title listed below, should provide the information.
What are the requirements for graduation under House Bill 5?
Graduation Overview
Texas Education Association Graduation Tool kit: English Spanish
Distinguished Level of Achievement - Benefits
Graduation Program Checklists by Grade Level - these are currently under review but are applicable until any changes are made to the forms.
High School Course Planning - the slide showing the need for Communication Apps does not apply starting with the Class of 2018.
Information - University Resources
Key Terms and Definitions for HB5
CREDITS:
All students must graduate with 26 total credits which includes 1 Physical Ed Credit, 1 Fine Art Credit, and 2 credits of the SAME foreign language. Additionally, students need 4 credits in electives. Typically, those electives chosen go toward an endorsement.
How is a GPA Calculated? What is the GPA difference between AP/PAP/GL?
Go to page 3 of the Program of Studies click here
Verbiage on Repeating a Course with Previous Credit Earned:
Upon request, high school students may be allowed to repeat courses during summer school or the regular school year for which graduation credits have been earned previously.
The following guidelines shall apply:
1. These students shall be required to meet the same standards and course requirements established for the class.
2. Entries on a students permanent record and transcript shall be made to indicate the following information about the repeated course:
a. Course title (with notation that the course has been passed previously); and
b. The numerical grade earned.
Grade points shall only be awarded for repetition of courses completed previously if a grade of 85 or less was first earned. Grade points earned previously for a repeated course shall remain a part of the record and shall also be used in the computation of class rank. (Per SBISD Policy:information taken directly from policy handbook online.)
Transcripts:
Anything regarding credits, including credits earned or not earned, including inquiries as to whether or not a course will receive credit, can be verified by the campus registrar, Mr. Rutland (he is the only person who can award credits and all credit questions must go through him.)
All transcript request must be done through Naviance or by direct contact with the campus registrar, Mr. Rutland. Your counselor cannot issue a transcript nor accept a request for a transcript.
Class Rank: (and course weight for GPA)
Not calculated until a certain point Junior year. For more information, refer to the District Reporting and Grading Handbook on page: 8 Section D Numbers 1-4
Class Rank is not calculated by your counselor. It is done directly through the registrars office with Mr. Rutland. Any questions about class rank need to be addressed directly to him.
Course Credit Is Not Automatic:
According to state law, a student may not be given credit for a course if the student has not attended 90% of the days the class was offered. The grade earned will be posted with an asterisk attached to indicate the loss of credit. Middle school students taking courses for high school credit must also meet the 90% attendance requirement. The earned grade will carry appropriate grade points for GPA purposes. Students who enter school three or more weeks after the official start receive an “NG” for only the six weeks upon which they entered (there are certain exceptions). From the point of entry at any time in a semester, grades are calculated with the final exam and a grade is issued. A student may receive an I or Incomplete, but that is done by the classroom teacher and is subject to completion of work or other reasons, set forth by the teacher of record.
Students who do not meet the minimum 90% attendance will have their absences reviewed by a local campus committee. The committee will determine the time needed to make up for absences and/or any Alternative Learning Activity (ALA) required for retention of credit. ALA assignments must be completed with 70% accuracy. (Grade and Reporting Handbook, SBISD page 10 Section E)
Buy Back (Credits):
Refer to Student Handbook Tab on this website.
Remember, when emailing Ms. Bishop, in the SUBJECT LINE write the FULL NAME of the student and when leaving a phone message, state the students FULL NAME and spell the LAST NAME.
Introduced options for students during their high school process. Every student in Texas is required to establish at least one endorsement with their diploma that includes a students 4 core classes all four years (Math, Science, English, Social Studies). This is the graduation plan/requirements for all students in the starting with the Class of 2018.
General Graduation Information:
ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE LINKS TO FILES - if there are broken links, a Google or Internet Search by the title listed below, should provide the information.
What are the requirements for graduation under House Bill 5?
Graduation Overview
Texas Education Association Graduation Tool kit: English Spanish
Distinguished Level of Achievement - Benefits
Graduation Program Checklists by Grade Level - these are currently under review but are applicable until any changes are made to the forms.
High School Course Planning - the slide showing the need for Communication Apps does not apply starting with the Class of 2018.
Information - University Resources
Key Terms and Definitions for HB5
CREDITS:
All students must graduate with 26 total credits which includes 1 Physical Ed Credit, 1 Fine Art Credit, and 2 credits of the SAME foreign language. Additionally, students need 4 credits in electives. Typically, those electives chosen go toward an endorsement.
How is a GPA Calculated? What is the GPA difference between AP/PAP/GL?
Go to page 3 of the Program of Studies click here
Verbiage on Repeating a Course with Previous Credit Earned:
Upon request, high school students may be allowed to repeat courses during summer school or the regular school year for which graduation credits have been earned previously.
The following guidelines shall apply:
1. These students shall be required to meet the same standards and course requirements established for the class.
2. Entries on a students permanent record and transcript shall be made to indicate the following information about the repeated course:
a. Course title (with notation that the course has been passed previously); and
b. The numerical grade earned.
Grade points shall only be awarded for repetition of courses completed previously if a grade of 85 or less was first earned. Grade points earned previously for a repeated course shall remain a part of the record and shall also be used in the computation of class rank. (Per SBISD Policy:information taken directly from policy handbook online.)
Transcripts:
Anything regarding credits, including credits earned or not earned, including inquiries as to whether or not a course will receive credit, can be verified by the campus registrar, Mr. Rutland (he is the only person who can award credits and all credit questions must go through him.)
All transcript request must be done through Naviance or by direct contact with the campus registrar, Mr. Rutland. Your counselor cannot issue a transcript nor accept a request for a transcript.
Class Rank: (and course weight for GPA)
Not calculated until a certain point Junior year. For more information, refer to the District Reporting and Grading Handbook on page: 8 Section D Numbers 1-4
Class Rank is not calculated by your counselor. It is done directly through the registrars office with Mr. Rutland. Any questions about class rank need to be addressed directly to him.
Course Credit Is Not Automatic:
According to state law, a student may not be given credit for a course if the student has not attended 90% of the days the class was offered. The grade earned will be posted with an asterisk attached to indicate the loss of credit. Middle school students taking courses for high school credit must also meet the 90% attendance requirement. The earned grade will carry appropriate grade points for GPA purposes. Students who enter school three or more weeks after the official start receive an “NG” for only the six weeks upon which they entered (there are certain exceptions). From the point of entry at any time in a semester, grades are calculated with the final exam and a grade is issued. A student may receive an I or Incomplete, but that is done by the classroom teacher and is subject to completion of work or other reasons, set forth by the teacher of record.
Students who do not meet the minimum 90% attendance will have their absences reviewed by a local campus committee. The committee will determine the time needed to make up for absences and/or any Alternative Learning Activity (ALA) required for retention of credit. ALA assignments must be completed with 70% accuracy. (Grade and Reporting Handbook, SBISD page 10 Section E)
Buy Back (Credits):
Refer to Student Handbook Tab on this website.
Remember, when emailing Ms. Bishop, in the SUBJECT LINE write the FULL NAME of the student and when leaving a phone message, state the students FULL NAME and spell the LAST NAME.