Transcript Parent End-of-Course Informational Meeting 08-27

New Deal High School
WELCOMES
PARENTS
EOC Open House Meeting
August 27, 2012
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You NEED Your Child to Get Post
Secondary Education!!!!
• We need to explain clearly that the jobs of
tomorrow demand post-secondary training.
• 80% of jobs by 2020 will demand some form
of post secondary college.
• A college degree means a million dollars
over the course of a lifetime in income.
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Economic Realities
Half of all new jobs in the
U.S. will require
postsecondary degree.
Fastest growth will occur in
jobs requiring an associate’s
degree.
Occupations
2008 - 2018
1/3 of all job openings in the
U.S. will require a
postsecondary degree.
80% of the top 20 growth
occupations in Texas will
require education above the
high school level.
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Assessment in Texas Is Changing
• The 15% grading issue will impact grades in a
negative way.
• Many kids will be retesting and that is okay
given the changing nature of instruction.
• Parents must understand that we are going
to assess your kids and not just “test” them.
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What tests will
students have to take?
Grades 3-8
Reading – Gr. 3-8
Math – Gr. 3-8
Writing – Gr. 4 & 7
Science – Gr. 5 & 8
Soc. Studies – Gr. 8
High School COURSES
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
English
Eng I
Engl II
Eng III
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Soc Studies
World Geo.
World Hist.
U.S. History
The high school level STAAR tests are
COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests
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STAAR is an assessment of
ACADEMIC READINESS
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What does it mean to be
an assessment of
academic readiness?
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Rigor Is Not A Disease
• Many people associate rigor with more
work.
• The bottom line is classrooms will expect
more this year and schools are going to
need parental support throughout this
process.
• Expect that teachers demand rigorous,
challenging work from your child.
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STAAR will be
What doessignificantly
rigor mean?
more
“rigorous” than TAKS
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What does “more rigorous”
mean?
• The questions are more complex and require more
thinking.
• What is most important for a student to learn in a
grade level will have more questions on the test.
• The test will be longer.
• But it will have a 4 hour time limit …
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4th Grade
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So, How Are We Doing?
• Supporting Data.pdf
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The PLTW middle and high school STEM education
programs provide the inspiration for a new generation of
innovators, the practical skills and hands-on experience to
make students’ knowledge count in the real world, and the
basis for the next generation of leadership in the sciences,
technology, engineering, and mathematics.
PLTW develops motivated, well-rounded students by
instilling confidence, stressing the importance of selfdiscovery, encouraging innovative problem solving and
critical thinking, teaching team building, and rewarding
creativity.
Students will develop skills essential for achievement in the
classroom and success in college and at work.
Not to mention:
•PLTW students achieve significantly higher scores in reading,
mathematics, and science.
•PLTW graduates earn higher GPAs as college freshmen.
•PLTW graduates are 5 to 10 times more likely to study
engineering and technology.
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High School Program –
Pathway to Engineering (PTE)
•Designed as a four year course sequence
•Foundation Courses include
•Introduction to Engineering
•Principles of Engineering
•Digital Electronics
•Specialization Courses include one of these
•Civil Engineering and Architecture
•Received National Certification for PLTW program
in 2012 (only district between Amarillo & Abilene)
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PLTW Enrollment
Course
Grade Level
Introduction to 9th
Engineering
Design
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
18
22
30
Principles of
Engineering
10th
NA
18
15
Digital
Electronics
11th
NA
NA
12
Civil
Engineering
Architecture
12th
NA
NA
NA
18
40
57
TOTAL
(To be introduced
2013-2014)
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Cumulative Score – for HS only
• A cumulative score is calculated for each core
content area …
– English – Writing
• English 1, English 2, English 3
– English – Reading Comprehension
• English 1, English 2, English 3
– Science
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
– Social Studies
• World Geography, World History, US History
– Math
• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
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So, How Will This Impact
Graduation?
• 15% Rule
• Graduation
– Passing required courses
– Maintaining attendance for credit
– EOC Cumulative Score
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Calculating Cumulative Score
Let’s say a scale score of 2100 is
passing …
• For math …
– Algebra 1 =
– Geometry =
– Algebra 2 =
2100
2000
2100
– Cumulative Score =
2066
Let’s say the student retakes
the Geometry EOC at the next
retest opportunity after
receiving these results …
• For math …
– Algebra 1 =
– Geometry =
– Algebra 2 =
2100
2150
2100
– Cumulative Score =
2116
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But that might not be enough …
Let’s take the same cumulative
score after the student passed
the Geometry retest …
• For math …
– Algebra 1 =
– Geometry =
– Algebra 2 =
If the Recommended High School
Graduation Plan requires a
cumulative score of 2150 …
• For math …
2100
2150
2100
– Cumulative Score =
2116
– Algebra 1 =
– Geometry =
– Algebra 2 =
2100
2150
2200
– Cumulative Score =
2150
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EOC Testing Dates
December, 2012 (Retest)
• English 1 Writing – December 3
• English 1 Reading – December 4
• Algebra 1 – December 5
• Biology – December 6
• World Geography – December 7
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EOC Spring 2013 Testing Dates
Spring Testing (& Retest)
Spring Testing (& Retest)
• April 1
– English 1 Writing
– English 3 Writing
• April 2
– English 1 Reading
– English 3 Reading
• April 3
– English 2 Writing
• April 4
– English 2 Reading
• May 6
– Algebra 1
– Geometry
• May 7
– Algebra 2
– Physics
• May 8
– World Geography
– World History
• May 9
– Biology
– Chemistry
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High School EOC 2013 Summer
Tutoring
• Results from TEA expected by June 7th
• Dates for tutoring:
– June 24 – 28; July 1 – 2
• Times will be determined at a later date
• Please make sure the school office has your
current mailing and contact information
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EOC Summer 2013 Testing Dates
Summer Testing (& Retest)
Summer Testing (& Retest)
• July 8
– English 1 Writing
– English 3 Writing
– Chemistry
• July 9
– English 1 Reading
– English 3 Reading
– Geometry
• July 10
– Algebra 1
– English 2 Writing
– Algebra 2
• July 11
– English 2 Reading
– Biology
• July 12
– World Geography
– World History
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Apex Learning
• Web-based instructional program
– Original credit for courses
– Intervention for courses
– Supplemental instruction in classrooms
• Access from anywhere there is an internet
connection through student password
• Students assigned to technology lab for one
of their daily classes
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Graduation Plans
MINIMUM GRAD PLAN
22 CREDITS
Students entering 9th grade in the
2004-2005 school year and
thereafter shall enroll in the courses
necessary to complete the
Recommended (RHSP) or the
Distinguished Achievement Program
(DAP).
RECOMMENDED GRAD PLAN
26 CREDITS
The Recommended High School Program
(RHSP) fulfills entrance requirements for
colleges and universities in the state of
Texas and provides challenging academic
courses.
DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC PROGRAM
26 CREDITS
The purpose of the Distinguished Achievement
Program (DAP) is to recognize students who
demonstrate levels of performance equivalent to
college students or to work done by professionals
in the arts, sciences, business, industry, or in
community services. The DAP requires an
additional foreign language credit and four
advanced measures.
•Requires Spanish 3
•Requires 4 Advanced Measures which
include:
No student will be permitted to
graduate under the Minimum High
School Program without
parent/guardian and administrative
approval.
STAAR REQUIREMENT
A minimum standard score on all
EOC exams must be met.
STAAR REQUIREMENT
In addition to meeting a minimum score
on each of the EOC exams, a cumulative
score in each of the core areas must be
obtained.
* College academic courses and tech-prep articulated college
courses with a grade of B or higher.
* Test data by which a student receives a score of three or
above on the AP exam.
* A score on the PSAT that qualifies the student for
recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation.
* Participation in the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the
College Board.
* Participation in the National Achievement Scholarship *
Program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation.
* Original research/project.
STAAR REQUIREMENT
In addition to meeting a minimum score on each of the
EOC exams & the cumulative score in each of the core
areas, a qualifying EOC score in Algebra 2 and English
3 must be obtained.
Thank
You!
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