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Transitioning to High School

Transitioning to High School. NOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL LAURA COHEN DISTRICT GUIDANCE COORDINATOR APRIL 21, 2011. Without struggle, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglas. What are our goals?. To provide the most appropriate academically rigorous curriculum for each student.

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Transitioning to High School

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  1. Transitioning to High School NOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL LAURA COHEN DISTRICT GUIDANCE COORDINATOR APRIL 21, 2011

  2. Without struggle, there is no progress.-Frederick Douglas

  3. What are our goals? • To provide the most appropriate academically rigorous curriculum for each student. • To make sure that each student leaves our doors with the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be competitive in the 21st century workforce. • To make sure that each student has been guided toward choices that open every possible post-secondary door. • To ensure that all families are aware of post-secondary funding options and their requirements.

  4. A K-8 Perspective on Progress

  5. A 9-12 Perspective on Progress Social Studies 3* PE 1* Science 3 Math 4 English 4 Algebra Computer Literacy Fine Arts 1* Electives 8 Service Learning FCAT GPA

  6. Senate Bill 4 • National Standards Movement • American Diploma Project • Knowledge and skills for 21st Century workforce require advanced education • College and Career Readiness • Phasing in increased graduation requirements • Moving from FCAT to End-of-Course Exams (EOC) • Eliminates Major Areas of Interest (MAI) for all

  7. What is a Cohort? • A student’s COHORT YEAR is the year that he/she is expected to graduate from High School. • The cohort year is based on the student’s CONTRACT YEAR. • The CONTRACT YEAR is the first year the student entered 9th grade. • HS Graduation Requirements change with a student’s cohort.

  8. Contract Year 2011 (Current 9th)Class of 2014 • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC) • Geometry or equivalent • 3 Science • 1 World History • 1 United States History • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  9. Contract 11 Algebra EOC • Eliminates FCAT Math and Science • Grade 9 = 30% of final grade • Computer-based • May 16-20, 2011 • ESE Waivers will be available. • Everybody (6-12) in Algebra 1 or the equivalent will test • 9th graders who passed in middle school will test • Won’t go back and impact MS grades or credits • All grades count for HS Accountability and AYP

  10. 2011-12 (current 8th) Contract Graduation Requirements (Class of 2015) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – 30%) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – 30%) • 1 World History • 1 United States History • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  11. 2012-13 (Current 7th) Contract Graduation Requirements (Class of 2016) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • 1 World History • 1 United States History • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  12. 2013-14 (6th) Contract Graduation Requirements(Class of 2017) • 4 English • 4 Math • Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) • 3 Science • Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) • Chemistry or Physics (No EOC at this time) • Equally rigorous course • 1 World History • 1 United States History • 0.5 United States Government • 0.5 Economics • 1.0 Performing Arts* • 1.0 HOPE* • 8.0 Electives • FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant • 2.0 GPA • 40 Community Service Hours • Computer Competency

  13. Resources for Parents The ePEP BEEP

  14. Resources for Parents Virtual Counselor Pinnacle

  15. Janie Smith: Current Senior • English • Eng 1 • Eng 2 • Eng 3 • Eng 4 • Math • Algebra IA • Algebra IB • Informal Geometry • Geometry • Science • Biology • Integrated Science • Environmental Science • Social Studies • World History • American History • Gov/Economics • ELECTIVES • Information Technology • Drawing 1, 2 • Volleyball • Guitar 1, 2 • TV Production • Drama 1, 2 • HOPE • Passed FCAT • Math (Level 2, 301) • Reading (Level 2, 311) • GPA: 3.0 • 45 hours of community service

  16. Where can Janie Go AFTER HS? • BRIGHT FUTURES?? • NO!! • No Foreign Language for FMS/FAS! • No Vocational courses for GSV! • Informal Geometry does not count for FMS/FAS! • State University Admissions? • NO!! • No Foreign Language • No Algebra II • Academic Electives??? • No Honors/Advanced Courses

  17. Where Can Janie go After HS? • NCAA Scholarship? • NO!! • She doesn’t have 16 Academic Units (Maybe she should have taken some ACADEMIC ELECTIVES!) • Work Force?? NO!! • Janie has no skills! • No Industry Certification! • 21st Century Workforce jobs will require advanced math/science/technical skills! (Maybe she should have completed a CTACE program!)

  18. Janie Smith: Class of 2017 • ELECTIVES • Communications Technology I, II, & III • Psychology-AP • Human Geography-AP • Spanish I & II • Volleyball • Performing Fine Art* • Tests Passed • FCAT • Reading 2.0 • End of Course Exams • Algebra • Geometry • Biology • Industry Certification • Adobe Suite • GPA: 3.0 • 45 hours of community service • English • Eng 1-Honors • Eng 2-Honors • Eng 3-AP English Language • Eng 4-AP English Literature • Math • Algebra I-EOC • Geometry-EOC • Algebra II • Integrated Math III • Science • Biology Honors-EOC • Chemistry Honors • Physics Honors • Social Studies • World History-Honors • United States History-AP • Gov/Economics-AP • HOPE*

  19. Keep Doors OPEN for our Students! • Make sure students have access to the most academically rigorous curriculum that they can complete successfully. • Offer a variety of Academic Electives that are recognized on the Comprehensive Course Directory. • Be aware of the changing Graduation Requirements. • Advise students based on their future goals, not just on HS graduation requirements. • Make sure that we involve parents, community members, mentors and all other stakeholders in our discussions and decisions. • Make sure that Professional School Counselors access all students throughout the year as part of an Comprehensive /Guidance Program, not just as part of the course selection process.

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