BRIDGE Implementation in Middle Schools

Presentation for Parents- Fall 2011

Adopted from Bridge Bill Planning Committee working with Gail M. Smith, Lara Salzman, Jessica Stalcup, Cindy Jackson, Candace Pearce

BRIDGE Bill- what is it?

HB 400◦Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy

◦Impacts middle and high school

BRIDGE Bill

Impact on Middle School:◦Students in grades 6-7-8 will be

provided advisement to assist them in evaluating their academic skills and career interests.

◦Prior to the end of grade 8- students will develop an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) in consultation with parents or appointed guardians.

BRIDGE Bill

Career Exploration curriculum will be delivered through a web-based

program called Career Cruising.

Career Cruising includes an interest inventory, skills inventory, and a

learning styles inventory which help students identify potential

career pathways.

BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising

BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising

BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising

BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising

BRIDGE Bill – Career Cruising

BRIDGE Bill – Parent Handout Career Matchmaker

BRIDGE Bill Career Matchmaker

As part of high school registration in the spring, eighth graders will

be required to select a career pathway.

The Career Matchmaker results can be used to guide students

and parents in making career pathway choices.

BRIDGE Bill – Graduation Requirements

As of now, these are the requirements in order for your student to graduate high school in 2016. (Reminder, requirements are subject to change)

Graduation Requirements

Math 4 credits

Science 4 credits

English 4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit

Electives 4 credits

Pathway - 3 credits in one of the following areas: Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Career/Tech.

Total - 23 credits

 

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