Staff development 13
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Transcript of Staff development 13
Hall Center for Education Counselors
2013-2014
Marcie Strahan, A-LRhonda Bullard, M-Z
We are the Champions!
What makes Hall the best kept secret in Aldine ISD?
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013-2014
Intervention District-wide initiative (middle and high schools) 30 minutes everyday Allows built in support
Testing needs College preparation Tutorials NOT ADVISORY or Study hall Graded classwork with requirements (2 grades a week) Bell to bell instructionChanges may be made once enrollment slows to
more adequately serve students.
Student, Ima B.
6th period will be used as a credit recovery.
Lunch Assignmen
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Schedule Concerns – Week 1
Only students with holes in their schedules need to come to the office during the first week of school Priority will be given to newly enrolled students If students have concerns or questions about credits earned, encourage them to use the counselor request form or you can email us Encourage detail on the counselor request form
HB 5HB 5
Minimum Attendance for Class Credit
No credit given for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days the class is offered
Students in attendance for at least 75% but less than 90% may be given credit for the class if the student completes a plan approved by the school’s principal that provides for the student to meet the instructional requirements of the class (NG Policy)
Limitation on Removal from Class for Tutoring
Students may not be removed from a regularly
scheduled class for remedial tutoring or test preparation for more than 10% of the school days on which the class is offered without parent consent in writing
Interruption of Classes
Announcements are limited to once a day unless there is an emergency
How this affects Hall Center for Education? PSAT Testing Assemblies Senior Meetings Field Trip Departure / Return
Pay close attention to emails and student lists and make sure you have students report to the
meeting location on time.
EOC / STAAR Requirements
Reduction in number of tests required for graduation from 15 to 5:
English 1 English 2 Algebra 1 Biology US History
ELA test is now a combined assessment (Reading and Writing)
Foundation High School Program
(22 credits) 4 credits in English 3 credits in Mathematics 3 credits in Science 3 credits in Social Studies 2 credits in Foreign Language 5 credits in Electives 1 credit in Fine Arts 1 credit in PE
… COMING SOON
Foundation High School Program
with Endorsements(26 credits) STEM
Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies
… COMING SOON
Foundation High School Program
with Endorsements(26 credits)
Complete the requirements for Foundation High School Program An additional advanced mathematics course, or advanced career and technology course An additional advanced science course, or advanced career and technology course 2 additional credits in electives
… COMING SOON
What about the old graduation plans?
Students currently in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade may graduate on the graduation plans that are currently in place (Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished) or they can choose the new HB5
graduation program.
Current plans will be phased out over time.
Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirements
2013-20142013-2014
Minimum Graduation Plan(22 credits)
4 credits in English 3 credits in Mathematics 2 credits in Science 4 credits in Social Studies 6 credits in Electives 1 credit in Fine Arts 1 credit in PE .5 credit in Communication Applications .5 credit in Health
Entered 9th Grade 2010 or Before
Earn at least 22 credits (Minimum Plan) Pass all parts of Exit Level TAKS
ELA Math Science Social Studies
Entered 9th Grade 2011 and Beyond
Earn at least 22 credits (Minimum Plan) Pass all STAAR/EOC Exams at the end of:
English 1 English II Algebra 1 Biology US History
The 2013 - 2014 schedule reflects EOC courses for the previously tested core subjects until a decision is
made by district leadership to make a change. Credits will be awarded at the completion of the A and B
section.
Entered 9th Grade in 2007 - 2008 and Beyond
(26 credits for Recommended Plan Graduate)
9th Grade Requirements for 10th
classification
Requirements for 11th classification 12th Grade
0 - 5.5 6.0 – 11.5 12.0 - 17.5 18+ English 1 Algebra 1 1 credit from: World Geography,
World History, US History 1 credit from: IPC, Biology
English 1 & 2 Algebra 1 & Geometry 2 credits from: World Geography,
World History, US History Biology l credit from: IPC, Chemistry,
Physics
Must meet 11th grade classification requirements before being classified as a 12th grader
Classification Requirements
Entered 9th Grade in 2011 and Beyond
(26 credits for Recommended Plan Graduate)
9th Grade Requirements for 10th
classification
Requirements for 11th classification 12th Grade
0 - 5.5 6.0 – 11.5 12.0 - 17.5 18+
The classification status of each student is updated each term.
Transcript Overview
When counting total credits earned, make sure
to subtract all local credits.
Local credits are included in the total
credit earned section of the
transcript, but they do not count
towards Hall Center for Education’s
graduation plan.
NGNG’’ss
NG tutorials will be held Monday - Thursday. Students can make up 2 NGs after school. A student acquires 4 NGs (one per class) each day they are absent over the allotted days.
If NGs are not cleared, the student does not receive credit.
Averaged Credit
Some districts average semester grades for credit.
Grade Change Form
Graduation Checklist
Students’ progress is tracked by the
counselors using the graduation checklist.
TAKS Student A
Exit TAKS Scores
NG’s
STAAR/EOC Student
EOC Scores
College Advisor
On campus once a week in the LMC to assist students in college
preparation (financial aid, college applications, scholarships)
Students with Special Needs
Eliminate student discussions regarding personal issues in class Refer concerns to the counselors (email or personal visit) Counselors will follow up with you to as needed