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Revamped School Grading System: Impacts on 2011-12 Academic Year

Proposed changes to school grades for 2011-12 and beyond include incorporating Civics and U.S. History, requiring proficiency inclusion for ELL and ESE students, and modifying graduation rate calculations. The addition of two graduation rates and a minimum proficiency trigger aim to enhance accountability. The Middle School Acceleration Component emphasizes algebra results, while adjustments in High School Acceleration Component computation prioritize success rates. A revised School Grading Scale sets triggers based on school performance levels, potentially affecting school grades for the upcoming academic year.

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Revamped School Grading System: Impacts on 2011-12 Academic Year

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  1. Proposed Changes to School Grades for • 2011-12 and Beyond

  2. Inclusion of Civics and U.S. History in Middle and Senior High Schools Requires using Civics and U.S. History in the School Grade Calculation Will be included as a new Component worth 100 points

  3. Inclusion of • English Language Learners(ELL) and • Exceptional Students(ESE) • in Proficiency Requires ELL and ESE students’ performance on the FCAT to be included in the computation of proficiency points

  4. Replacement of the • NGA Graduation Rate with the Federal Graduation Rate • NGA Rate • Includes all Standard and Special Diploma recipients • Federal Rate: • Only includes Standard Diplomas • Students receiving a Special Diploma or withdrawn to Adult Education are considered dropouts

  5. Inclusion of • Two Graduation Rates • 100 points allocated for the Federal Graduation Rate • 100 points allocated for a modified 5-Year Federal Graduation Rate: • Providing credit for students who graduate in 5 years • Including both Standard and Special Diplomas

  6. Inclusion of • A Minimum Proficiency Trigger to earn a School Grade of A, B or C Requires that schools meet a minimum percent of students proficient in Reading in order to receive a School Grade of C or better

  7. Middle School Acceleration Component Requires Using Algebra End of Course Results Imposing 100 additional points for Middle Schools Expects all 8th grade students scoring FCAT level 3-5 to be enrolled in Algebra

  8. Modification in the Computation of the High School Acceleration Component Changes the computation to a rate based on the number of assessments as opposed to the number of students Will discourage schools from offering advanced courses that have lower success rates

  9. School Grading Scale • Different Grading Scale • School Grading Scale Trigger • Every time the percentage of ‘A’ and ‘B’ schools reaches 75% in a current year, the minimum required points for grades of A, B, C, and D would be increased.

  10. School Grades 2011-12

  11. The Bottom Line The state's changes in the accountability system may result in a decline in school performance grades even if students scores increase.

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