| | New Graduation Requirments
HB1 Requirements
Recent SBOE Actions
(Rules not effective until 20 days after filing) |
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| HB1 adds the following: |
TEC 28.025(b-1) The State Board of Education by rule shall require that:
(1) the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced high school programs under Subsection (a) include a requirement that students successfully complete four courses in each subject of the foundation curriculum under Section 28.002(a)(1); and
TEC 28.025(b-1) The State Board of Education by rule shall require that:
(2) one or more courses offered in the required curriculum for the recommended and advanced high school programs include a research writing component.
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| What this means: |
1. Since the DAP and RHSP already required four courses in English language arts and social studies, students must now satisfy a new requirement for a fourth course in mathematics and science.
2. Research writing must be explicitly taught in an appropriate course. |
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| Current RHSP requires 24 credits |
English I, II, III, IV
World Geography, World History, US History, US Govt./Economics
Algebra I. Algebra II, Geometry
3 credits of science, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, IPC, PT I, APs and IBs
1 credit each of fine arts, Technology Applications
.5 credit of Communication Applications, Health
2 credits of a foreign language
1.5 credits of PE
3.5 elective credits |
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New RHSP requires 26 credits
Two credits are added, one each in mathematics, science | |
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| Old and New RHSP Math | Old:
3 credits, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
HS credit for courses taken in MS
No prescribed sequence
New:
4 credits. Three of the credits must be Alg. I, Alg. II, and Geometry
4th credit may be:
Precalculus
APs, IBs
AP Computer Science
Mathematical Models with Applications
Independent Study
College Courses
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| For students who select Mathematical Models with Applications: |
Algebra II is their terminal course
They may not take Mathematical Models with Applications after taking Algebra II
They may take the two courses concurrently
The intent of the rule is that all students should have a rigorous math course in their senior year
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| For all students: |
The intent of the rule is that all students should have a rigorous math course in their senior year
Students may continue to take mathematics courses at the middle school and receive high school credit |
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| Complete list of approved math courses: |
Mathematical Models with Applications
Precalculus
Independent Study in Mathematics
Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
IB Mathematical Studies
IB Mathematics Standard Level
IB Mathematics Higher Level
IB Advanced Mathematics Standard Level
AP Computer Science
Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses
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| Old and New RHSP- Science | Old: 3 credits
one of which must be Biology (and /or AP/IB)
two of which are selected from
IPC
Chemistry, IB or AP Chemistry
Physics, AP or IB Physics, or Principles of Technology I
New: 4 credits
One of which must be Biology (and /or AP/IB)
Three of which are selected from a list of options that will include IPC until SY 2012-2013
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| New RHSP- Science |
When IPC is phased out, all students will select
One credit from Biology, AP or IB Biology
Two credits from
Chemistry, IB or AP Chemistry
Physics, AP or IB Physics, or Principles of Technology I
A fourth credit from the following list: |
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| New RHSP- Science - 4th Year |
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy
Aquatic Science
Environmental Systems
Earth and Space Science
Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement Physics B
Advanced Placement Physics C
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
International Baccalaureate Biology
International Baccalaureate Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Physics
International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems
The following health science technology education courses:
Scientific Research and Design
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
The following technology education/industrial technology education courses:
Principles of Technology I
Principles of Technology II
Engineering
Concurrent enrollment in college courses
The SBOE has directed the TEA to write new TEKS for the courses in red
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| What does the phase-out of IPC mean? |
IPC will no longer satisfy the science requirements in the RHSP after SY 2012-2013
Students on the RHSP and DAP could continue to take the course for state elective credit
As of now, it remains an option for students on the minimum plan
IPC will no longer satisfy the science requirements in the DAP, effective SY 2007-2008 no phase-out
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| DAP- Old and New (Math) | Old:
24 credits
3 credits of mathematics, consisting of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry New:
26 credits
4 credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry and an additional
SBOE-approved mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite,
which could include
Precalculus
Independent Study in Mathematics (for example, when used to offer Calculus)
Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC
IB Mathematical Studies Subsidiary Level
IB Mathematical Methods Subsidiary Level
IB Mathematics Higher Level
IB Advanced Mathematics Subsidiary Level
Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses
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| DAP- Old and New (Science) | Old:
3 credits of science.
One credit must be a biology credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology).
Students must choose the remaining two credits from the following areas.
Not more than one credit may be chosen from each of the areas to satisfy this requirement.
Students on the Recommended High School Program are encouraged to take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics to complete the science requirements.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry; and
Physics, Principles of Technology I, AP Physics, or IB Physics.
New:
4 credits of science, which must consist of a biology credit (Biology, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology), a chemistry credit (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry), a physics credit (Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics), and an additional approved laboratory-based science course . (Note the deletion of Principles of Technology here).
After successful completion of a biology course, a chemistry course, and a physics course, a student may select the fourth required credit from any of the following lab-based courses: |
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| Complete list of science options for 4th year DAP |
(A) Earth and Space Science;
(B) Environmental Systems;
(C) Aquatic Science;
(D) Astronomy;
(E) Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems;
(F) AP Biology;
(G) IB Biology
(H) AP Chemistry;
(I) IB Chemistry;
(J) AP Physics;
(K) IB Physics;
(L) AP Environmental Science;
(M) IB Environmental Systems;
(N) Scientific Research and Design; and
(O) Engineering.
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| What about the Minimum Plan? | | A student entering Grade 9 in the 2007-2008 school year and thereafter shall enroll in the courses necessary to complete the curriculum requirements for the recommended high school program specified in §74.63 of this title (relating to Recommended High School Program) or the advanced program specified in §74.64 of this title (relating to Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program)
unless the student, the student's parent or other persons standing in parental relation to the student, and a school counselor or school administrator agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the minimum high school program specified in §74.62 of this title (relating to Minimum High School Program). |
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| HB1 adds the following: |
Sec. 28.009. COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM. (a) Each school district shall implement a program under which students may earn the equivalent of at least 12 semester credit hours of college credit in high school. On request, a public institution of higher education in this state shall assist a school district in developing and implementing the program.
Sec. 28.009. COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM. (a-1) Not later than the fall 2008 semester, each school district shall implement a program that meets the requirements prescribed by Subsection (a). This subsection expires June 1, 2009. |
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| Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses |
HB1 requires all schools to offer students the equivalent of 12 semester hours of college credit while in high school
Dual credit partnerships are subject to THECB rules regarding articulation agreements
Courses taken at IHEs for high school credit must meet and exceed the TEKS for the courses they replace |
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| | For assistance, contact | ForGeorge R. Rislov
Managing Director,
TEA Division of Curriculum
1701 N. Congress
Austin TX 78701-1494
512-463-9581
grislov@tea.state.tx.us |
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