HIGH SCHOOL READING COACHES’ MEETINGLAURA J. COHEN

BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSDISTRICT GUIDANCE COORDINATOR

JANUARY 10 , 2012

Progression: K-20

Without struggle, there is no progress.-Frederick Douglas

What are our goals?

To provide the most appropriate academically rigorous curriculum for each student.

To make sure that each student leaves our doors with the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be competitive in the 21st century workforce.

To make sure that each student has been guided toward choices that open every possible post-secondary door.

To ensure that all families are aware of post-secondary funding options and their requirements.

A K-8 Perspective on Progress

A 9-12 Perspective on Progress

English4

Math4

Science3

SocialStudies3*

Fine Arts1*

PE1*

Electives8

ComputerLiteracy

ServiceLearning

FCAT

GPA

AlgebraGeometry

Biology

Online Course

Graduation Requirements: Current 10th GradersClass of 2014

4 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC-30% of final grade)

Geometry or equivalent3 Science1 World History1 United States History0.5 United States

Government0.5 Economics

1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community

Service HoursComputer

Competency

Graduation Requirements: Current 9th Graders (Class of 2015)

4 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Geometry or equivalent (EOC – 30% of final grade)

3 Science Biology or equivalent

(EOC – 30% of final grade)

1 World History1 United States History

Online computer course

0.5 United States Government

0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer Competency

Graduation Requirements: Current 8th Graders (Class of 2016)

4 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time)

3 Science Biology or equivalent

(EOC – P/F)1 World History1 United States HistoryOnline computer course

0.5 United States Government

0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer Competency

Graduation Requirements: Current 7th Graders(Class of 2017)

4 English4 Math

Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F)

Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time)

3 Science Biology or equivalent (EOC –

P/F) Chemistry or Physics (No EOC

at this time) Equally rigorous course

Online computer course

1 World History1 United States History0.5 United States

Government0.5 Economics1.0 Performing Arts*1.0 HOPE*8.0 ElectivesFCAT Reading 2.0 or

concordant2.0 GPA40 Community Service

HoursComputer Competency

Janie Smith: Class of 2012

English Eng 1 Eng 2 Eng 3 Eng 4

Math Algebra IA Algebra IB Informal Geometry Geometry

Science Biology Integrated Science Environmental Science

Social Studies World History American History Gov/Economics

ELECTIVES Information Technology Drawing 1, 2 Volleyball Guitar 1, 2 TV Production Drama 1, 2

HOPE Passed FCAT

Math (Level 2, 301) Reading (Level 2, 311)

GPA: 3.0 45 hours of community service

Where can Janie Go AFTER HS?

BRIGHT FUTURES??

NO!! No Foreign Language

for FMS/FAS! No Vocational courses

for GSV! Informal Geometry

does not count for FMS/FAS!

State University Admissions?

NO!! No Foreign Language No Algebra II Academic Electives??? No Honors/Advanced

Courses

Where Can Janie go After HS?

NCAA Scholarship?NO!!

She doesn’t have 16 Academic Units

(Maybe she should have taken some ACADEMIC ELECTIVES!)

Work Force??NO!!o Janie has no skills!o 21st Century

Workforce jobs will require advanced math/science/technical skills!

Janie Smith: Class of 2017

English Eng 1-Honors Eng 2-Honors Eng 3-AP English Language Eng 4-AP English Literature

Math Algebra I-EOC Geometry-EOC Algebra II Integrated Math III

Science Biology Honors-EOC Chemistry Honors Physics Honors

Social Studies World History-Honors United States History-AP Gov/Economics-AP

HOPE*

ELECTIVES Web Design I, II, & III Psychology-AP Human Geography-AP Spanish I & II Team Sports Performing Fine Art*

Tests Passed FCAT

Reading 2.0 End of Course Exams

Algebra Geometry Biology

GPA: 3.0 45 hours of community service