new deal high school welcomes parents eoc open house meeting august 27, 2012 preparing student to be...

New Deal High SchoolNew Deal High School

WELCOMESWELCOMESPARENTSPARENTS

EOC Open House MeetingEOC Open House Meeting

August 27, 2012August 27, 2012

Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready !Preparing Student to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready !

You NEED Your Child to Get Post You NEED Your Child to Get Post Secondary Education!!!!Secondary Education!!!!

• We need to explain clearly that the jobs of We need to explain clearly that the jobs of tomorrow demand post-secondary training. tomorrow demand post-secondary training.

• 80% of jobs by 2020 will demand some form 80% of jobs by 2020 will demand some form of post secondary college.of post secondary college.

• A college degree means a million dollars A college degree means a million dollars over the course of a lifetime in income. over the course of a lifetime in income.


Economic RealitiesEconomic Realities


Assessment in Texas Is ChangingAssessment in Texas Is Changing• The 15% grading issue will impact grades in a The 15% grading issue will impact grades in a

negative way.negative way.• Many kids will be retesting and that is okay Many kids will be retesting and that is okay

given the changing nature of instruction.given the changing nature of instruction.• Parents must understand that we are going Parents must understand that we are going

to assess your kids and not just “test” them.to assess your kids and not just “test” them.


Grades 3-8

Reading – Gr. 3-8Math – Gr. 3-8Writing – Gr. 4 & 7Science – Gr. 5 & 8Soc. Studies – Gr. 8

High School COURSESMath English Science Soc Studies

Algebra IGeometry Algebra II

Eng IEngl IIEng III

BiologyChemistryPhysics

World Geo.World Hist.U.S. History

The high school level STAAR tests are COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests

What tests will What tests will students have to take?students have to take?


STAAR is an assessment of STAAR is an assessment of

ACADEMIC READINESSACADEMIC READINESS


What does it mean to be an assessment of

academic readiness?


Rigor Is Not A DiseaseRigor Is Not A Disease

• Many people associate rigor with more Many people associate rigor with more work. work.

• The bottom line is classrooms will expect The bottom line is classrooms will expect more this year and schools are going to more this year and schools are going to need parental support throughout this need parental support throughout this process. process.

• Expect that teachers demand rigorous, Expect that teachers demand rigorous, challenging work from your child.challenging work from your child.


What does rigor mean?STAAR will be

significantly more “rigorous” than TAKS


What does “more rigorous” What does “more rigorous” mean?mean?

• The questions are more complex and require more The questions are more complex and require more thinking.thinking.

• What is most important for a student to learn in a What is most important for a student to learn in a grade level will have more questions on the test.grade level will have more questions on the test.

• The test will be longer.The test will be longer.• But it will have a 4 hour time limit …But it will have a 4 hour time limit …


4th Grade


So, How Are We Doing?So, How Are We Doing?

• Supporting Data.pdf


Students will develop skills essential for achievement in the Students will develop skills essential for achievement in the classroom and success in college and at work.classroom and success in college and at work.

Not to mentionNot to mention: : •PLTW students achieve significantly higher scores in reading, PLTW students achieve significantly higher scores in reading, mathematics, and science.mathematics, and science.•PLTW graduates earn higher GPAs as college freshmen.PLTW graduates earn higher GPAs as college freshmen.•PLTW graduates are 5 to 10 times more likely to study PLTW graduates are 5 to 10 times more likely to study engineering and technology.engineering and technology.

The PLTW middle and high school STEM education The PLTW middle and high school STEM education programs provide the inspiration for a new generation of programs provide the inspiration for a new generation of innovators, the practical skills and hands-on experience to innovators, the practical skills and hands-on experience to make students’ knowledge count in the real world, and the make students’ knowledge count in the real world, and the basis for the next generation of leadership in the sciences, basis for the next generation of leadership in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.technology, engineering, and mathematics.

PLTW develops motivated, well-rounded students by PLTW develops motivated, well-rounded students by instilling confidence, stressing the importance of self-instilling confidence, stressing the importance of self-discovery, encouraging innovative problem solving and discovery, encouraging innovative problem solving and critical thinking, teaching team building, and rewarding critical thinking, teaching team building, and rewarding creativity.creativity.


High School Program – High School Program – Pathway to Engineering (PTE)Pathway to Engineering (PTE)•Designed as a four year course sequenceDesigned as a four year course sequence•Foundation Courses includeFoundation Courses include

•Introduction to EngineeringIntroduction to Engineering•Principles of EngineeringPrinciples of Engineering•Digital ElectronicsDigital Electronics

•Specialization Courses include one of theseSpecialization Courses include one of these•Civil Engineering and Architecture Civil Engineering and Architecture

•Received National Certification for PLTW program Received National Certification for PLTW program in 2012 (only district between Amarillo & Abilene)in 2012 (only district between Amarillo & Abilene)


PLTW EnrollmentCourse Grade Level 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Introduction to Engineering Design

9th 18 22 30

Principles of Engineering

10th NA 18 15

Digital Electronics

11th NA NA 12

Civil Engineering Architecture

12th

(To be introduced 2013-

2014)

NA NA NA

TOTAL 18 40 57


Cumulative Score – for HS only Cumulative Score – for HS only • A cumulative score is calculated for each core A cumulative score is calculated for each core

content area … content area … – English – Writing English – Writing

• English 1, English 2, English 3 English 1, English 2, English 3 – English – Reading Comprehension English – Reading Comprehension

• English 1, English 2, English 3English 1, English 2, English 3– ScienceScience

• Biology, Chemistry, PhysicsBiology, Chemistry, Physics– Social Studies Social Studies

• World Geography, World History, US HistoryWorld Geography, World History, US History– MathMath

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2


So, How Will This Impact So, How Will This Impact Graduation?Graduation?

• 15% Rule 15% Rule • GraduationGraduation

– Passing required coursesPassing required courses– Maintaining attendance for creditMaintaining attendance for credit– EOC Cumulative ScoreEOC Cumulative Score


Calculating Cumulative ScoreCalculating Cumulative ScoreLet’s say a scale score of 2100 is Let’s say a scale score of 2100 is passing … passing …

• For math …For math …– Algebra 1 = Algebra 1 = 21002100– Geometry = Geometry = 20002000– Algebra 2 = Algebra 2 = 21002100

– Cumulative Score =Cumulative Score = 20662066

Let’s say the student retakes Let’s say the student retakes the Geometry EOC at the next the Geometry EOC at the next retest opportunity after retest opportunity after receiving these results …receiving these results …


– Cumulative Score =Cumulative Score =21162116


But that might not be enough … But that might not be enough … Let’s take the same cumulative Let’s take the same cumulative score after the student passed score after the student passed the Geometry retest … the Geometry retest …



If the Recommended High School If the Recommended High School Graduation Plan requires a Graduation Plan requires a cumulative score of 2150 … cumulative score of 2150 …




EOC Testing DatesEOC Testing Dates

December, 2012 (Retest)December, 2012 (Retest)• English 1 Writing – December 3English 1 Writing – December 3• English 1 Reading – December 4English 1 Reading – December 4

• Algebra 1 – December 5Algebra 1 – December 5• Biology – December 6Biology – December 6

• World Geography – December 7World Geography – December 7


EOC Spring 2013 Testing DatesEOC Spring 2013 Testing DatesSpring Testing (& Retest)Spring Testing (& Retest)• April 1April 1

– English 1 WritingEnglish 1 Writing– English 3 WritingEnglish 3 Writing

• April 2April 2– English 1 ReadingEnglish 1 Reading– English 3 ReadingEnglish 3 Reading

• April 3April 3– English 2 WritingEnglish 2 Writing

• April 4April 4– English 2 ReadingEnglish 2 Reading

Spring Testing (& Retest)Spring Testing (& Retest)• May 6May 6

– Algebra 1Algebra 1– GeometryGeometry

• May 7May 7– Algebra 2Algebra 2– PhysicsPhysics

• May 8May 8– World GeographyWorld Geography– World History World History

• May 9May 9– BiologyBiology– Chemistry Chemistry


High School EOC 2013 Summer High School EOC 2013 Summer TutoringTutoring

• Results from TEA expected by June 7Results from TEA expected by June 7thth • Dates for tutoring:Dates for tutoring:

– June 24 – 28; July 1 – 2 June 24 – 28; July 1 – 2

• Times will be determined at a later dateTimes will be determined at a later date• Please make sure the school office has your Please make sure the school office has your

current mailing and contact information current mailing and contact information


EOC Summer 2013 Testing DatesEOC Summer 2013 Testing Dates

Summer Testing (& Retest)Summer Testing (& Retest)• July 8July 8

– English 1 WritingEnglish 1 Writing– English 3 WritingEnglish 3 Writing– Chemistry Chemistry

• July 9July 9– English 1 ReadingEnglish 1 Reading– English 3 Reading English 3 Reading – Geometry Geometry

Summer Testing (& Retest)Summer Testing (& Retest)• July 10July 10

– Algebra 1Algebra 1– English 2 Writing English 2 Writing – Algebra 2Algebra 2

• July 11July 11– English 2 ReadingEnglish 2 Reading– BiologyBiology

• July 12July 12– World GeographyWorld Geography– World History World History


Apex Learning Apex Learning

• Web-based instructional programWeb-based instructional program– Original credit for coursesOriginal credit for courses– Intervention for coursesIntervention for courses– Supplemental instruction in classroomsSupplemental instruction in classrooms

• Access from anywhere there is an internet Access from anywhere there is an internet connection through student passwordconnection through student password

• Students assigned to technology lab for one Students assigned to technology lab for one of their daily classesof their daily classes


Graduation PlansGraduation PlansMINIMUM 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).

No student will be permitted to graduate under the Minimum High School Program without parent/guardian and administrative approval.

RECOMMENDED GRAD PLAN26 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 PROGRAM26 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:* 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 REQUIREMENTA minimum standard score on all EOC exams must be met.

STAAR REQUIREMENTIn addition to meeting a minimum score on each of the EOC exams, a cumulative score in each of the core areas must be obtained.

STAAR REQUIREMENTIn 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 Thank You!You!


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