Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Central High School Mission Statement
Preparing every student for success in college,
career and life.
Changes to the Bonus PointsELL Classification Rate
• Only Full Academic Year ELL students will be included in the reclassification rate calculation
• Only schools with 10 or more students are evaluated
•• Test 95% of ELL students on AZELLA during the
school year
Composite Score –Bonus Points5-year Graduation Rate
• Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year serving grade 12, whichever is the latest
• The graduation rate from the year prior is used in the profile (i.e., 2010 grad rate was used for 2011 A-F profile )
• Criteria for Grad Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways• Graduation Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned• 3-Yr Avg for 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 90% 3• Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 74% & 1% Increase 3• Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate < 74% & 2% Increase 3
Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate
• Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year of operation -whichever is latest
• A school will not be evaluated on dropout rate if it has less than 15 students in the school
• Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate Criteria for Dropout Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways
Dropout Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned• 3-Yr Avg Dropout Rate <= 6% 3• Current Yr Dropout Rate < = 9% 1% Decrease 3• Current Yr Dropout Rate > 9% 2% Decrease 3
Composite Score The composite scores is 50% of the A-F Accountability ProfileMeasures of Academic Progress
• Percent Passing AIMS 0 to 100
• ELL Target 0 or 3 bonus pts
• Graduation Rate Target 0 or 3 bonus pts
• Dropout Rate Target 0or 3 bonus pts
Total: 100 points possible + 9 bonus points
Beginning in 2012…• Inclusion of AIMS A Results
The % of students passing in the current academic year will be included in the composite portion of the model (1% cap).
• 1 point
Added to all schools to address the point lost on the total possible growth percentiles (1-99).
• 95% Tested Criteria
In an effort to respond to the U.S. Dept. of Ed waiver, AZ has incorporated this into the A-F model.
% Tested Max Letter Grade Allowed
Eligible Points
95% or more 85-94% 75-84% Less than 75%
A B C D
200 139 119 99
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT STATUS2011 Legacy Label of “Underperforming”
+2012 Letter Grade of a “D”
F, School Improvement
2012 Letter Grade of a “D”+
2013 Letter Grade of a “D”
F, School Improvement
*Beginning in 2012, two consecutive D grades will cause an F grade and subsequently, place a school in improvement with the state.
5 Key Initiatives to Increase Student Achievement
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What is Cambridge?
– Not for profit branch of Cambridge University
– 2nd oldest university in the world (founded 1209)
– 150 years of experience developing primary and secondary school curricula
– Involved in school system reform in countries all over the world
The worlds largest provider of 14-19 International
Qualifications
Over 9,000 centersin 160 countries
Over 2 million entries per year
Developing successful studentsStudents build:
• knowledge• learning skills• critical
thinking• problem
solving• collaboration skills• inquiry skills
How can you help?
• Monitor your students grades and attendance• Plan regular visits with your students
Counselor, Advisor and Teachers• Attend our Parent University Meetings• Join Central’s Site Council• Support a club or sport your student actively
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Cambridge Habits of Mind
Suits a wide range of abilities
Core Level: all students–Including ELL students–Students with IEPs
Extended Level: excelling and honors students
Coursework Option: adapt exam assignments for local context
Cambridge Program Levels
Grand Canyon Diploma Option
Grade 9-10All Students
Grade 11-12University
Preparation
Move On When Ready
Move on When Ready
Performance based high school education strategy
Competency and readiness for college and careers
Sample 9th & 10th Core Plan of Study9th Grade 10th Grade
Cambridge Algebra 1-2OR
Cambridge Algebra 1-2 Honors(IGCSE* Mathematics 0580)
Cambridge Geometry 1-2OR
Cambridge Geometry 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Mathematics 0580 cont)
Cambridge English 1-2OR
Cambridge English 1-2 Honors(IGCSE English Lang 0500 & Lit 0486)
Cambridge English 3-4OR
Cambridge English 3-4 Honors(IGCSE English Lang 0500 & Lit 0486 cont)
Cambridge Physical Science 1-2OR
Cambridge Physical Science 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Physical Science 0652)
Cambridge Biology 1-2OR
Cambridge Biology 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Biology 0610)
Health Education 1 (PUHSD) Optional Elective Cambridge World History 1-2
(IGCSE History 0470)
Sample 9th & 10th Elective Plan of StudyELECTIVE OPTIONS (a foreign language is optional, but highly recommended)
French 1-2 OR Spanish 1-2 OR Japanese 1-2 OR Chinese 1-2
(IGCSE French 0520, Spanish 0502, Japanese 0519, Chinese 0547)
French 3-4 OR Spanish 3-4 OR Japanese 3-4 OR Chinese 3-4
(IGCSE French 0520, Spanish 0502, Japanese 0519, Chinese 0547 cont)
Cambridge or PUHSD Elective fromBusiness Studies, Gifted, Physical
Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts
Cambridge or PUHSD Elective fromBusiness Studies, FACS, Gifted, Physical
Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts
Optional Period 0 or 8 Cambridge or PUHSD Elective from Business Studies, FACS, Physical
Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts
Optional Period 0 or 8 Cambridge or PUHSD Elective from Business Studies, FACS, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual
Arts
Excellent foundation
Schools use
Cambridge IGCSE
to prepare students for:
• Cambridge A/AS Level• 4 Year University
New A/AS Level Classes• AS English Literature• AS Mathematics• AS Biology• AS Chemistry• AS Fashion
Coming Next Year!• A Level English Literature• A Level Mathematics• A Level Biology• A Level Chemistry• A Level Fashion
• AS Physics• AS Art & Design
First in Arizona
• Find Practice Exams
• Find Review Websites
• Find Examiner’s Tips for each subject
• Find a Study Planner to organize time
www.cambridgestudents.org.uk
Find More Information
www.cie.org.uk
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