7th grade parent meeting to discuss recommended graduation plan, 4x4, and end of course exams

1. BISD Parent ForumMay 17, 2010 5:30pm-6:30pm

2. Taking a Look at Legislative History Graduation Requirements State Assessment

3. Graduation Requirements Legislative Disclaimer: Once a legislative session has occurred and laws are passed, there are many governmental entities that will review the laws and make rulings that may clarify and give additional guidance which may cause local changes.

4. 2004-2005Current 12thgraders All students entering 9th grade will graduate on the Recommended High School Program (RHSP): 4 years of English and History (including 0.5 credit for economics) The Minimum High School Program (MHSP)is available with administrative approval and parent permission.

5. 2007-2008Current 9th – 11th graders All students entering 9th grade in 2007-2008 will graduate on the RHSP with the following requirements: 4 years of Math, Science, English and History (including 0.5 credit for economics)

9. Local Requirements2010-2011 There are a variety of allowable substitutions for the PE credit and other substitutions allowed using the Career and Technology Education (CTE) classes. For additional information contact the high school counselors office at 830-796-6268/6269, or visit the Texas Education Agency website at www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx

10. Local Requirements2010-2011 Distinguished High School Program (DHSP): 28 credits RHSP: 26 credits MHSP: 22 credits BISD may have policies that add requirements beyond what is required by state law.

11. State Assessment From TEAMS TAAS TAKS-SDAA-LDAA To now: TAKS-Acc, Modified, ALT To 2011-2012: End of Course (EOC), State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

12. 2010-2011Current 2nd – 11th graders All forms of TAKS testing will continue this year for all students in 3rd through 11th grade and any 12th grade retester for this year. Current8th – 11th graders TAKS Graduation Requirements until the current 8th graders graduate: 4 Exit Level test given in 11th grade in ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Science.

13. 2011-2012Current 7th graders and 1st-6thgraders In 2007, Senate Bill 1031 was enacted which called for “End of Course” (EOC) assessments starting with the freshman class (current 7th graders) of the 2011-2012 school year. Students in 3rd – 8th grade (current 1st-6th graders) will be taking the new STAAR tests.

14. Purpose of the EOC assessments The purpose of the EOC assessments is to measure academic performance in core high school courses and to become part of the graduation requirement. The assessments will also be used to determine readiness for advanced coursework and measure college readiness.

16. English I, English II, English III

17. Biology, Chemistry, Physics

18. World Geography, World History, United States HistoryCurrently BISD is administering EOC assessments and field testing EOC assessments. In some cases, the grades are being calculated in class averages.

20. Advanced and College Readiness Questions will be developed on the Algebra I & English II EOC to identify students who are likely to succeed in advanced high school courses TEKS revisions include college-readiness standards to be be assessed on EOC. To the extent possible, Questions on the Algebra II & English III will be assessed to help determine the appropriate placement in an entry level college course

21. For the Current 7th grade students: Graduation Requirements: 4 Math 4 Science 4 English 4 History EOC Graduation Requirements: 3 Math 3 Science 3 English 3 History

22. MS to HS Math Transition Opportunities

23. Questions???? Resource: www.tea.state.tx.us Curriculum->Graduation Requirements Testing & Accountability->Student Assessment