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“Getting To Graduation”

“Getting To Graduation”. Olympia School District Parent Information Workshop. Skill Level Changes. Unskilled 15%. Skilled 20%. Unskilled 60%. Skilled 65%. Professional 20%. Professional 20%. 1950. 2000. National Summit on 21 st Century Skills for 21 st Century Jobs.

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“Getting To Graduation”

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  1. “Getting To Graduation” Olympia School DistrictParent Information Workshop

  2. Skill Level Changes Unskilled15% Skilled20% Unskilled60% Skilled65% Professional 20% Professional 20% 1950 2000 National Summit on 21st Century Skills for 21st Century Jobs

  3. Subject Area/Credit Graduation Requirements Subject St. Min. Rqt. OSD Rqt. English 3 credits 3 credits Mathematics 2 credits 2 credits Science 2 credits (1 min. 2 “lab” credits “lab” Science) Social Studies 2.5 (including 3.5 w/ W.S.H. WA State Hist.) Health & Fitness 2 credits 2 credits Arts 1 credit 1 credit Occupational Ed 1 credit 1 credit Electives 5.5 credits 7.5 credits TOTAL 19 credits 22 credits

  4. Certificate of Academic Achievement Class of 2008 & beyond: Meet or exceed the state standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Class of 2010 & beyond: Meet or exceed the state standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning for Reading, Writing, Mathematics, andScience

  5. Special Education Guidelines Certificate of Academic Achievement • Many students in special education will earn the Certificate by taking the WASL with or without accommodations, as defined by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Certificate of Individual Achievement • The Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) is available for students with severe cognitive disabilities, who are unable to take the WASL with or without accommodations. Students who earn a CIA must meet other state and local graduation requirements linked with their IEP.

  6. English Language Learner Guidelines English language learners (ELL) earn the Certificate by taking the 10th-grade WASL with or without accommodations Community and technical college assistance programs

  7. Student Learning Plans Every school must provide a plan for every student who is not successful on any of the content areas of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).

  8. Student Learning Plans – Who and When 2004-05: Current 9th graders - class of 2008 2005-06: 5th graders and 8th graders • Classes of 2008 and 2009: Reading, Writing and Mathematics • Class of 2010 and Beyond: Science added

  9. What Must Be Included in the Plan • WASL results • Interventions the school will implement • Strategies for parents • Annual adjustments if needed

  10. Opportunities to take the WASL WASL Testing Period Fall Spring Ninth Grade (class of ’09) X Tenth Grade X Eleventh Grade X X Twelfth Grade X X

  11. Culminating Project • Encourages students to think analytically, logically and creatively and to integrate experience and knowledge to solve problems • Gives students a chance to explore a topic in which they have great interest • Offers students an opportunity to apply their learning in a “real world” way

  12. Culminating Project Components • Proposal • Annotated Bibliography • Journal • End Result • Reflective Paper • Presentation

  13. High School and Beyond Plan State Board Language: “Each student shall have an education plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do the year following graduation. “ OSD Plan Requirement per Graduation Policy: Same as state requirement

  14. What YOU can do to help your teen succeed • Connect academics with their future. Share examples from your own job. • Discuss plans for after high school. • Set goals for H.S. and the future. • Have high expectations.

  15. What YOU can do to help your teen succeed • Be involved in course selection. • Meet with teachers early in the school year to discuss your child’s learning and how you can support your teen at home. • Talk with your teen to see if she is having trouble in a particular subject and if help is needed.

  16. Questions?Other Parent Workshops:Jefferson Middle School March 15, 2005, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Marshall Middle SchoolMarch 17, 2005, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Reeves Middle SchoolMarch 22, 2005, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

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