Transcript BUILDING Master Schedules That Help Open Doors

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.
 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 postsecondary door.
 To ensure that all families are aware of postsecondary funding options and their requirements.
A K-8 Perspective on Progress
English
4
Math
4
Science
3
Social
Studie
s
3*
Computer
Literacy
Service
Learning
Algebra
Fine
Arts
1*
Electives
8
PE
1*
FCAT
GPA
Senate Bill 4
 National Standards Movement
 American Diploma Project
 Knowledge and skills for 21st Century workforce
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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
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.
Contract Year 2011 (Current 9th)
Class of 2014
 4 English
 1.0 Performing Arts*
 4 Math
 Algebra 1 or equivalent
(EOC)
 Geometry or equivalent
 1.0 HOPE*
 3 Science
 1 World History
 1 United States History
 0.5 United States
Government
 0.5 Economics
 8.0 Electives
 FCAT Reading 2.0 or
concordant
 2.0 GPA
 40 Community Service
Hours
 Computer Competency
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
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9th graders who passed in middle school will test
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Won’t go back and impact MS grades or credits
All grades count for HS Accountability and AYP
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%)
 0.5 United States
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 3 Science
 Biology or equivalent
(EOC – 30%)
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 1 World History
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 1 United States History
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Resources for Parents
The ePEP
BEEP
Resources for Parents
Virtual Counselor
Pinnacle
Janie Smith: Current Senior
 English
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Eng 1
Eng 2
Eng 3
Eng 4
 Math
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Algebra IA
Algebra IB
Informal Geometry
Geometry
 Science
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Biology
Integrated Science
Environmental Science
 Social Studies
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World History
American History
Gov/Economics
 ELECTIVES
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Information Technology
Drawing 1, 2
Volleyball
Guitar 1, 2
TV Production
Drama 1, 2
 HOPE
 Passed FCAT
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Math (Level 2, 301)
Reading (Level 2, 311)
 GPA: 3.0
 45 hours of community service
Where can Janie Go AFTER HS?
 BRIGHT
FUTURES??
 NO!!
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No Foreign Language for
FMS/FAS!
No Vocational courses for
GSV!
Informal Geometry does
not count for FMS/FAS!
 State University
Admissions?
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No Foreign Language
No Algebra II
Academic Electives???
No Honors/Advanced
Courses
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!!
o Janie has no skills!
o No Industry
Certification!
o
21st Century Workforce
jobs will require advanced
math/science/technical
skills!
(Maybe she should have
completed a CTACE
program!)
Janie Smith: Class of 2017
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English
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HOPE*
FCAT
Reading 2.0
 End of Course Exams
 Algebra
 Geometry
 Biology
 Industry Certification
 Adobe Suite
GPA: 3.0
45 hours of community service
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Biology Honors-EOC
Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
World History-Honors
United States History-AP
Gov/Economics-AP
ELECTIVES
 Communications Technology I, II, & III
 Psychology-AP
 Human Geography-AP
 Spanish I & II
 Volleyball
 Performing Fine Art*
Tests Passed
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Social Studies
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Algebra I-EOC
Geometry-EOC
Algebra II
Integrated Math III
Science
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Eng 1-Honors
Eng 2-Honors
Eng 3-AP English Language
Eng 4-AP English Literature
Math
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Keep Doors OPEN for our Students!
 Make sure students have access to the most academically
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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.