NOVA MIDDLE SCHOOLLAURA COHEN

DISTRICT GUIDANCE COORDINATORAPRIL 21, 2011

Transitioning to High School

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 post-secondary door.

To ensure that all families are aware of post-secondary funding options and their requirements.

A K-8 Perspective on Progress

English4

Math4Math4

Science3Science3

SocialStudies3*

Fine Arts1*

Fine Arts1*

PE1*

Electives8Electives8

ComputerLiteracy

ServiceLearning

ServiceLearning

FCAT

GPA

Algebra

Senate Bill 4

National Standards Movement American Diploma Project

Knowledge and skills for 21st Century workforce require advanced education

College and Career ReadinessPhasing in increased graduation requirementsMoving 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 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC)

Geometry or equivalent3 Science1 World History1 United States

History0.5 United States

Government0.5 Economics

1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community

Service HoursComputer

Competency

Contract 11 Algebra EOC

Eliminates FCAT Math and ScienceGrade 9 = 30% of final gradeComputer-basedMay 16-20, 2011ESE Waivers will be available.Everybody (6-12) in Algebra 1 or the

equivalent will test 9th graders who passed in middle school will test

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 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Geometry or equivalent (EOC – 30%)

3 Science Biology or equivalent

(EOC – 30%)1 World History1 United States History

0.5 United States Government

0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer Competency

2012-13 (Current 7th) Contract Graduation Requirements (Class of 2016)

4 English4 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 History1 United States History

0.5 United States Government

0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer 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 History1 United States History0.5 United States

Government0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer Competency

Resources for Parents

The ePEP BEEP

Resources for Parents

Virtual Counselor Pinnacle

Janie Smith: Current Senior

English Eng 1 Eng 2 Eng 3 Eng 4

Math Algebra IA Algebra IB Informal Geometry Geometry

Science Biology Integrated Science Environmental Science

Social Studies World History American History Gov/Economics

ELECTIVES Information Technology Drawing 1, 2 Volleyball Guitar 1, 2 TV Production Drama 1, 2

HOPE Passed FCAT

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!! No Foreign Language

for FMS/FAS! No Vocational courses

for GSV! Informal Geometry

does not count for FMS/FAS!

State University Admissions?

NO!! 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

English Eng 1-Honors Eng 2-Honors Eng 3-AP English Language Eng 4-AP English Literature

Math Algebra I-EOC Geometry-EOC Algebra II Integrated Math III

Science Biology Honors-EOC Chemistry Honors Physics Honors

Social Studies World History-Honors United States History-AP Gov/Economics-AP

HOPE*

ELECTIVES Communications Technology I, II, &

III Psychology-AP Human Geography-AP Spanish I & II Volleyball Performing Fine Art*

Tests Passed FCAT

Reading 2.0 End of Course Exams

Algebra Geometry Biology

Industry Certification Adobe Suite

GPA: 3.0 45 hours of community service

Keep Doors OPEN for our Students!

Make sure students have access to the most academically 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.