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BHS Graduation Requirements

Blanco ISD Graduation Requirements


In June 2013 the 83rd Texas legislature passed HB 5 which made sweeping changes to Texas graduation requirements. Blanco ISD implemented these new graduation plans during our 2014-2015 school year and has continued these plans during the subsequent school years.

Blanco ISD HB5 Graduation Plan (New Graduation Requirements) – Current for 2024-2025 School Year

Endorsements

Foundation Program with an Endorsement

Students entering Grade 9 shall enroll in the courses necessary to complete the curriculum requirements for the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) and the curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement.

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    An endorsement is a broad area of study that a high school student chooses in addition to the (FHSP) curriculum requirements.

    Blanco ISD will provide students the opportunity to choose any of the 5 endorsements listed in House Bill 5.

  • STEM                                                                                                                                           

    Advanced Math or Science 

       

    BUSINESS/INDUSTRY 

    Agriculture Technology or Leadership

    PUBLIC SERVICES  

    Family & Community Services

    ARTS/HUMANITIES                                                                                     

    Four levels of Spanish or Band

    MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

    Select courses from the curriculum of each of the other endorsement areas; Credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas.

                  

FAQ's

    • Students with career goals are 16% more likely to graduate from high school.

    • Students who participate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are 30% more likely to complete high school.

    • Students with well-defined career goals are more likely to persist in college.

    • Students with well-defined career goals are more likely to attain jobs in their chosen career field after college.

    • Having a plan early allows you the chance to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Blanco ISD.

    • Choosing your path early does not "lock" you into that path. You can change your mind.

    • Exploring options early gives you a chance to figure out what you like and what you don't.