bridge implementation in middle schools presentation for parents- fall 2011 adopted from bridge bill...
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BRIDGE Implementation in Middle Schools
Presentation for Parents- Fall 2011
Adopted from Bridge Bill Planning Committee working with Gail M. Smith, Lara Salzman, Jessica Stalcup, Cindy Jackson, Candace Pearce
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BRIDGE Bill- what is it?
HB 400◦Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy
◦Impacts middle and high school
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BRIDGE Bill
Impact on Middle School:◦Students in grades 6-7-8 will be
provided advisement to assist them in evaluating their academic skills and career interests.
◦Prior to the end of grade 8- students will develop an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) in consultation with parents or appointed guardians.
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BRIDGE Bill
Career Exploration curriculum will be delivered through a web-based
program called Career Cruising.
Career Cruising includes an interest inventory, skills inventory, and a
learning styles inventory which help students identify potential
career pathways.
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BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising
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BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising
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BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising
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BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising
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BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising
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BRIDGE Bill – Parent Handout Career Matchmaker
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BRIDGE Bill Career Matchmaker
As part of high school registration in the spring, eighth graders will
be required to select a career pathway.
The Career Matchmaker results can be used to guide students
and parents in making career pathway choices.
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BRIDGE Bill – Graduation Requirements
As of now, these are the requirements in order for your student to graduate high school in 2016. (Reminder, requirements are subject to change)
Graduation Requirements
Math 4 credits
Science 4 credits
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit
Electives 4 credits
Pathway - 3 credits in one of the following areas: Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Career/Tech.
Total - 23 credits
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BRIDGE BillQuestions?