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Multiple Pathways to the Same End

Multiple Pathways to the Same End. Headland High School June 17, 2014. Multiple Pathways to the Same End. In the past, the pathway to graduation looked like this: General Education- Regular Alabama High School Diploma Essentials/Life Skills- Alabama Occupational Diploma (AOD)

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Multiple Pathways to the Same End

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  1. Multiple Pathways to the Same End Headland High School June 17, 2014

  2. Multiple Pathways to the Same End • In the past, the pathway to graduation looked like this: • General Education- Regular Alabama High School Diploma • Essentials/Life Skills- Alabama Occupational Diploma (AOD) • Alternate Achievement Standards- Certificate of Attendance

  3. Overview • Under the new One Diploma, there are multiple pathways to graduation! • General Education, Essentials/Life Skills, and Alternate Achievement Standards can earn a Alabama High School Diploma!!!

  4. General Education- • Must take the four core classes: • English 9, 10, 11, 12 • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebraic Connections, and Algebra II or Algebra with Finacnce • World History, American History I, American History II, and Gov’t/Economics • Physical Science, Biology, and two Science Electives (exp.- Marine Science or Zoology)

  5. General Education • Who would this pathway be appropriate for? • Anyone that wants to attend a four-year college straight out of high school. • Anyone who wants to play a college sport. The NCAA Clearinghouse will not recognize Essential/Life Skills Courses.

  6. Essentials/Life Skills • Formally known as Alabama Occupational Diploma (AOD) courses. • English Essentials 9, 10, 11, 12 • Algebraic Essentials A, Algebraic B, Geometry Essentials A, and Geometry Essentials B

  7. Essentials/Life Skills • Students with and without disabilities may take Essentials/Life Skills. • Students taking these courses may be eligible to attend a community college. • Essentials/Life Skills courses are taught by a highly qualified teacher. • Students can move in and out of this pathway. • If a student takes four or more Essentials/Life Skills courses, they will have to complete the Coop component.

  8. Conclusion • The mission is to have 100% of all students College and Career Ready! • A minimum of 24 credits are required to graduate. • A minimum of 26 credits are required to graduate with an Advanced Diploma. • Honors, Salutatorian, and Valedictorian must complete the highest pathway offered.

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