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Preregistration Meeting. In-service for High 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
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Preregistration Meeting In-service for High 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 • To inform participants of curriculum changes • To review teacher certification Objectives
Shawn Burgess – Director of Human Resources • Teacher certification can be found at • http://adeaels.arkansas.gov/main.htm Teacher Certification
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
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
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
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
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
Current • 5 – Sophomore • 10 – Junior • 15 – Senior Board Policy IKEPromotion & Retention
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
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
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
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
Disabled students • Graduates • Did not complete Smart Core • 2.5 GPA and • 19 on ACT Arkansas Academic Challenge
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
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
Utilize the Smart Core Course Code List and Triand Smart Core Report when scheduling students. Course Codes
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
All high schools will utilize HAC for course selections. • Process for online course selection • Preregistration meetings (as usual) – classroom guidance, assembly, parent meetings • Distribute course selection worksheets and registration forms • Conduct a school wide recruitment day • Design the day so that students can ask teachers about their courses. • Create a customized course catalog that only includes courses offered at your school. Course Selection
Meet with students to assist with educational plan • Determine process for meeting with students (classrooms, etc.) • Provide students with a copy of their transcripts • Utilize worksheet to help students determine courses prior to meeting with counselor. • Assist students with online course requests • Reserve computer labs • Determine dates to begin online activities • Online activities cannot begin until eSchool has been setup • Projected date to begin online requests - February 19 • Students will have access to the online course requests until February 28. COURSE SELECTION
https://hac.trn.eschoolplus.k12.ar.us/homeaccess/ Online Course Requests
Can be found at http://inst.pcssd.org • Click on Counseling and Testing Services • Click on Testing • Click on 2013-2014 High School Registration Registration Materials