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College and Career Readiness
Henry County High School
College and Career ReadyCollege Ready: the level of preparation a first-time student needs in order to succeed in a credit-bearing course at a postsecondaryinstitution. Succeed is defined as completing entry-level courses at a level ofunderstanding and proficiency that preparesthe student for subsequent courses.
Career Ready: the level of preparation a high school graduate needs in order to proceed to the next step in a chosen career, whether that is postsecondary coursework, industry certification, or entry into the workforce.
Unbridled Learning Accountability Model Performance Measures for Next-Generation Learners
Level Achievement Gap Growth College/Career Readiness
Graduation Rate
Elementary Tests: reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing
Tests: reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing Reading and Mathematics
N/A N/A
Middle Tests: reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing
Tests: reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing
Reading and Mathematics
EXPLORE (College Readiness)
N/A
High End-of-Course Tests** and On-Demand Writing
End-of-Course Tests** and On-Demand Writing
PLAN to ACT Reading and Mathematics
College/CareerReadiness
Rate AFGR*/ Cohort Model
** End of Course assessments in: Algebra 2, U.S. History, English 2, and Biology
Unbridled Learning Accountability Model Weights for Accountability Index
Grade Achievement Gap Growth College/Career
Readiness
Graduation Rate
TOTAL
Elementary 30% 30% 40% N/A N/A 100%
Middle 28% 28% 28% 16% N/A 100%
High 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100%
Beginning with the class of 2016…
100%of Henry County High students
will need to show they areCollege OR Career ready
to earn a high school diploma.(with accommodations and modifications with an IEP)
College Ready
• English –18• Mathematics –19
• Reading –20
COMPASS or KYOTE options(All Juniors take the ACT)
Career ReadyMust meet one requirement in Academic and Technical to be considered Career Ready
Technical
• KOSSA• Industry Certificate
Academic
• WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Locating Information Reading for Information
• ASVAB
KOSSA
Kentucky Occupational Skill Standards Assessment
• 1996 charge by the Governor to assemble business and industry representatives to develop standards in high-demand occupational areas
• Skill Standards are categorized into three major skill sets: Academic, Employability, and Technical Skills
• Developed as a measure of technical skill attainment for senior preparatory students in career and technical education
Source: Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Next Generation Learners
KOSSA tests • Students who have taken a certain number of courses in given career &
technical fields will be tested on skills standards related to the coursework they have received.
•In order to score proficient students must score a minimum of 70% on the multiple choice exam.
•Tests may include (but not limited to): – Administrative Support – Business Management – Horticulture -- Communications-- Accounting-- Small Power-- Animal Science-- Engineering
Industry Certification • Developed by and used for a specific industry • Various industries have designated standards for certificates,
certifications and licensures • Certificates may allow individuals to enter directly into the workforce • Recognized as a as a measure of technical skill attainment for senior
preparatory students in career and technical education as a part of Perkins accountability
Source: 705 KAR 4:231, Section 11; Industry-Recognized Certificate Programs and Job Corps: Working Toward a Skilled and Qualified Workforce published by MTC Institute
Industry Certifications Examples are (but not limited to): • MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist • IC3 – Internet and Computing • MNA – Medicaid Nurse Aide • Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, Flash) • NATE / ASE - Automotive
To meet the benchmark set for WorkKeys and to receive a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), students must take the following assessments and score a Silver level or higher on all three assessments:
• Applied Mathematics• Locating Information• Reading for Information
• 85% of ALL occupations utilize these skills
ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test
• Most widely administered aptitude test in the United States (Air Force - 50, Army – 31, Marines – 32, Navy - 35, Coast Guard – 40)
• Results are used to predict the ability to learn skills • No military items are included • Helps predict success in a wide range of jobs • Measures Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science/Technical Skills • 334 items; 2 ½ hour session • Passing score of 50 (AFQT) must be earned
Source: Technical Manual for the ASVAB 18/19 and the ASVAB Counselor Manual
So what does it mean to us in Henry County?
• Local employers want an educated and prepared work force.
• We are making significant changes to our school’s structure to bring about the change but need help.
• We are working feverishly with every opportunity we can to add more programs that lead to Career Readiness.
• It will take a district, business, industry and community effort to bring this monumental change about.
What does this mean for our students?
Remember when you were five years old…..from the day you started kindergarten when someone would ask, “What do you want to be
when you grow up?”
It’s time to ask our students that same question….but with a 21st Century spin.
“What do you want to do WHEN you graduate and how are you going to get there?
Form More Information Please Contact:
[email protected]@henry.kyschools.us
[email protected]@henry.kyschools.us
(502) 845-8670
