Academic Changes for the Classes of 2010, 2011 & 2012

1. Academic Changes for the Classes of 2010, 2011 & 2012 February 16, 2009 6:30pm

2. AGENDA • Welcome-Mrs. Beverly Spondike • Diploma Option Changes-Mr. Kevin Scheller and Mrs. Angela Dunnam • Senior Early Release-Mrs. Dunnam and Mrs. Spondike • ACT/AHSGE/ADAW-Ms. Lee Cleveland • Pride Survey-Ms. Lee Cleveland • Questions/Close

3. Alabama High School Diploma Advanced Academic Endorsement Honors Endorsement All required 30 credits to graduate Advanced courses Standard Diploma (24 credits) Advanced Diploma (24) College Preparatory Diploma (28) College Preparatory + Distinction (30) Honors courses THEN and NOW

4. THEN 30 credits 4 X 4 Curriculum-any level of cores Health, PE, fine art, computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE NOW 24 credits 4 X 4 Curriculum-any level of cores Health, PE, fine art, computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE STANDARD to STANDARD

5. THEN 30 credits 4 X 4 Curriculum-any level of cores Health, PE, fine art, computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE NOW 24 credits 4 X 4 curriculum-any level of English, SS & science Must take Algebra II/trig 2 foreign languages Health, PE, fine art, and computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE STANDARD to ADVANCED

6. THEN 30 credits 4 X 4 curriculum-advanced or AP level 2 foreign language credits Health, PE, fine art, & computer Math- highest level=precal or Algebra III/stats Pass 5 subtests of AHSGE NOW 28 credits 4 X 4 curriculum-honors or AP level 2 foreign language credits Health, PE, fine art, & computer Math-highest level=precal or AP statistics Pass 5 subtests of AHSGE ADVANCED to COLLEGE PREP

7. THEN 30 credits 4 X 4 curriculum-highest level cores 2 foreign language credits Health, PE, fine art, & computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE Math-highest level=AP Calculus or AP Stats 3.7 GPA required in designated subjects NOW 30 credits 4 X 4 Curriculum-highest level cores 2 foreign language credits Health, PE, fine art, & computer Must pass 5 subtests of AHSGE Math-highest level=AP Calculus or AP Stats 3.7 GPA required in designated subjects HONORS to CP w/Distinction

8. SENIOR EARLY RELEASE • Must provide documentation of enrollment in post-secondary institution or verification of employment • Must have passed all 5 subtests of the AHSGE • Must be on track for diploma option requirements • May leave after 2nd block • May not return to school campus during school hours • May return after school to participate in extra-curricular activities

9. PRE-REGISTRATION • Classroom academic advising - February 17th – March 3, 2009 • Academic guides—New guides found at www.bcbe.org “Academic Guide” • Must re-declare a diploma and take courses that support that diploma-return diploma declaration forms with pre-registration forms • Pre-registration forms are a “WISH LIST”

10. ACT/SAT • Recommend begin taking at end of sophomore year • Review scores • Seek remediation – see counselor for ways to prepare • Remaining ACT test dates • 04/04/09 • 06/13/09

11. Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing (ADAW) • All 10th graders participate • Thursday, February 19th 8-10am

12. Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) • March 9-13, 2009 • Tutoring available in all subject areas • Tutoring schedule on web-site • Who tests???

13. Pride Surveys • Complete the Pride Survey and return them tonight as you leave

14. SPANISH FORT HIGH SCHOOLContact Information • Kevin Scheller – kscheller@bcbe.org • Angela Dunnam – adunnam@bcbe.org • 2009 Academic Guide is found at www.bcbe.org; search for “Academic Guide” to view the new diploma option requirements