House Bill 5 (HB 5), signed into law in 2013, renovates high school testing requirements and provides students with increased flexibility in course selections for their graduation plan. This flexibility allows students to select a focused graduation plan, or endorsements, which creates strands of learning for students as they complete their high school plan.
| SNAPSHOT OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Class 2018 and Beyond) |
| FHSP + Endorsements
Distinguished Level of Achievement 26 Credits 4 Credits English 4 Credits Math (Algebra II required) 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Studies 2 Credits Languages other than English 1 Credit Physical Education 1 Credit Fine Arts 1/2 Credit Health 5.5 Credits Elective Courses Four credits of the 26 required credits must be in a coherent sequence and content-specific to the student’s Endorsement Area (see below). |
| ENDORSEMENTS | ||||
| STEM
Science Engineering Mathematics |
Business & Industry
Advanced Journalism Agriculture Arts, A/V Tech & Communications Business Management & Administration Finance Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Marketing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics |
Arts & Humanities
LOTE Art Theatre Arts Choir Band Social Studies |
Public Services
Education & Training Health Science Human Services Law |
Multi-Disciplinary
Core Academics Multi-Endorsement Workforce Ready College Ready |
For more information about graduation requirements visit
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074b.html