1 / 20

Preregistration Meeting

Preregistration Meeting. In-service for Middle School Principals and Counselors February 6, 2013. The purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss the registration process To provide registration materials To review graduation requirements and smart core curriculum

alder
Download Presentation

Preregistration Meeting

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Preregistration Meeting In-service for Middle School Principals and Counselors February 6, 2013

  2. The purpose of today’s meeting is • to discuss the registration process • To provide registration materials • To review graduation requirements and smart core curriculum • To inform participants of curriculum changes • To review teacher certification Objectives

  3. Shawn Burgess – Director of Human Resources • Teacher certification can be found at • http://adeaels.arkansas.gov/main.htm Teacher Certification

  4. Graduation requirements in effect during the 2013-2014 school year mirrors the smart core curriculum. • 2013-2014 – 22 credits • All students participate in the smart core unless parents sign a waiver. Graduation Requirements

  5. Smart Core Core Curriculum 4 units of English 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geom.,) 3 units of science (physical science, biology) 3 units of social studies (1/2 civics or government, world history, U.S. History) • 4 units of English • 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, adv. math-must take a class in 11th or 12th grade) • 3 units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry or physics) • 3 units of social studies (1/2 civics, world history, U.S. History) 2013-2014 Graduates

  6. Smart Core Core Curriculum ½ unit of oral comm ½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits) ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Fine Arts ½ unit of Economics 6 units of Career Focus 22 credits • ½ unit of oral comm • ½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits) • ½ unit of Health • ½ unit of Fine Arts • ½ unit of Economics • 6 units of Career Focus • 22 credits 2013-2014 Graduates

  7. Beginning with the class of 2010-2011, students must complete all graduation requirements at the time of graduation to be eligible to participate (walk) and receive their diploma at graduation ceremonies. • All Board Policies can be accessed online at www.pcssd.org • Click on the Leadership Link • Board Policy Graduation

  8. For the purposes of designation of student honors (valedictorian, etc.) and for college admission information, students will be ranked at the end of the first semester of the graduating year. • All AP courses are weighted prior to the AP exams. • Beginning with the graduating class of 2010-2011, class rank for the designation of student honors will be determined at the end of the 8th semester for graduating seniors. Class Rankings/GPA

  9. Current • 5 – Sophomore • 10 – Junior • 15 – Senior Board Policy IKEPromotion & Retention

  10. Smart Core Curriculum • Course of Study begins in 7th grade. • Smart Core Curriculum and the required course of study for graduation shall be included in the student handbook. • Students and parents shall acknowledge receipt of school’s policy regarding Smart Core and the required course of study for graduation by a signed statement. SMART CORE

  11. Schools shall document procedures and methods used to inform parents and students of this policy. • Teachers, administrators, and counselors shall be provided with appropriate training in this policy. • Smart Core Training materials can be accessed at www.arkansased.org • All schools will need to retrain faculty, students, and parents on new smart core policy/graduation requirements. SMART CORE

  12. Traditional Students • Accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education as a full-time student in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing school diploma. • Must complete the YOUniversal Scholarship Application and the FAFSA • Must apply during the senior year of high school Arkansas Academic Challenge

  13. Academic Eligibility Criteria • Graduate from an Arkansas public high school and successfully complete the Smart Core Curriculum and • Achieve a 2.5 high school GPA, OR • Earn a 19 on the ACT (Composite score a single test) Arkansas Academic Challenge

  14. Disabled students • Graduates • Did not complete Smart Core • 2.5 GPA and • 19 on ACT Arkansas Academic Challenge

  15. To access the course code management system, visit the ADE Data Center http://adedata.arkansas.gov • Click the link for Course Code Management COURSE CODES

  16. Must utilize the course codes that are provided. • Must match the teacher certification with the course code • Pay attention to the grade level of students who can be in the classes. Course Codes

  17. Utilize the Smart Core Course Code List and Triand Smart Core Report when scheduling students. Course Codes

  18. Triand now provides a report to view the Smart Core status of enrolled students. • Smart Core Business Rules • Smart Core Report • Students who qualify based upon • Credits • Currently scheduled classes • Passed each rule • Green – qualifies • Red – does not qualify Smart Core Report

  19. Each school will create a catalog that includes the courses that are offered in their building. • A copy of the catalog must be submitted to L. Green by Tuesday, February 12. Course Catalog

  20. Can be found at http://inst.pcssd.org • Click on Counseling and Testing Services • Click on Testing • Click on 2013-2014 Middle School Registration Registration Materials

More Related