Michigan High School Graduation Requirements
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Michigan High School Graduation Requirements
July 2006
• Our students face both national and international competition
• Research shows students are not prepared to succeed in college or workplace
• Courses like Algebra II are new gateway to higher paying jobs
• Michigan’s economic recovery is tied to a well-educated workforce
Why…Economic Survival
• Strong math and science backgrounds
• Creative problem solvers
• Effective communicators
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility - ability to adapt
Why…Employers Want
College-ready is Work-ready
“…we know that the skills expected for college are also the skills needed to enter today’s workforce. So whether students plan further education or work after high school graduation, they need to graduate college-ready.”
On Course for Success ACT
History of High School Requirements
• Cherry Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth
• Year long study of resources, districts and best practices
• State Board of Education action
• Extraordinary partnership between Executive and Legislative branches
History of High School Requirements
• Legislation signed by Governor Granholm on April 20, 2006 created a set of rigorous high school requirements
• State graduation requirements go from worst to first in nation
• New requirements effective Class of 2011 except for Languages other than English (LOTE) 2016
Successful High School Programs
• High expectations
• Rigorous requirements
• Academic studies applied to real-world problems and projects
• Challenging career/technical studies
• Work-based learning opportunities
School Environment
• Teachers working together
• Students actively engaged
• Productive senior year
• Guidance
• Support structures
High Schools That Work,
Southern Regional Education Board
June 2005
Our Charge
• Come together to help ALL students meet the content expectations to be work or college-ready
• Create a vision of implementation for high school redesign
• Identify curricular content and effective instructional practices that lead to increased student engagement
Collaboration is the Key
• Higher Education
• Local District Staff
• ISD and RESA Consultants
• Career and Technical Educators
• Special Education and Support Staff
• Content and Curriculum Consultants
• Professional Organizations
• Others
Our Partners
Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum
2011 Requirements (2006 8th grade class)– 4 English Language Arts– 4 Mathematics (1 in senior year)– 3 Science– 3 Social Studies– 1 Physical Education/Health– 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts– On-line course/experience
2016 Requirements (2006 3rd grade class)– 2 credits/experience in Languages other than
English
Courageous Leadership
“By enacting the Michigan Merit Curriculum, the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm…the State Board of Education and the Department of Education have catapulted Michigan from the state that demanded among the least…to one of the states that demands the most.
Enacting Michigan Merit Curriculum required political leadership and courage. Implementing it well will require the skill and dedication of Michigan’s educators, a challenge they are surely up to.”
Michael CohenPresident and CEO of Achieve, Inc.
High School Course/Credit Content Expectations
Overview
What Was MDE’s Charge?
• Create a set of subject matter content expectations and guidelines that will ensure rigorous learning for all students in high school so as to meet the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum
• Convene committees that represent the highest levels of expertise
• Align expectations to national and international standards
• Submit work for public and national reviews
• Publish documents that are useful to teachers, parents, students, and the community
Michigan Merit Curriculum
• The Michigan Merit Curriculum represents the credits required for graduation in specific subject areas and learning experiences– Course/Credit Content Expectations for:
English Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial Studies
– Subject Area/Learning Experience Guidelines for: Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (VPAA) Physical Education/Health Online Learning Languages other than English (LOTE)
Who Was Involved?
• Academic Work Groups– Chaired by Higher Education
– Other representative members• Local and Intermediate School Districts• Professional Organizations• Career & Technical Education
• Review Committees• Web Review• National Review
– Achieve, Inc. – ELA and Mathematics– Council of State Science Supervisors– North American Council for Online Learning
What Was Developed?
• High School Content Expectations (HSCE)– The “universe” of recommended content
during a 4 year high school experience
• Course/Credit Content Expectations (CCE)– Specific course/credit content
requirements derived from the “universe” of the HSCE
• Build on and extend Michigan K-8 Grade Level Content
Expectations and the K-8 Educational Experience
Michigan Curriculum Framework
Career and Employability Skills Standards and Benchmarks
Course/Credit Content Expectations
• Are aligned with national standards and recommendations from: American Diploma Project (ADP) and Achieve, Inc.,
National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
College Board (SAT)
National Assessment Evaluation Program (NAEP) and National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)
American College Testing Program (ACT)
Course/Credit Content Expectations
Course/Credit Guidelines
• The Course/Credit Guidelines (CCG)– Provide high schools with general curricular content
and processes
– Local school districts will assign credits based on their course/credit offerings that are aligned to the Course/Credit Guidelines
– Guidelines are aligned to Michigan Curriculum Framework, Career and Technical Education Standards, and/or other program area guidelines
English Language Arts
• Required: 4 credits• Credit content is defined by units
– 4 model units per credit (year)– Anchor texts narrative/informational– Organized by Big Ideas– Increasing levels of complexity and
sophistication
• Emphasis on Reading, Writing, and Informational Text
• Suggested literature
Mathematics
• Required: 4 Credits• Credit content is developed for:
– Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Integrated Mathematics
• Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required
• Senior year of math is required – to be selected from district or online options, and/or dual enrollment
• Sequence is not mandated• Legislation lists examples, list not exclusive• Integrated math allowed
Science
• Required: 3 Credits• Credit content is developed for:
– Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Biology required of everyone
• Choice of Physics or Chemistry
• 3rd credit to be selected from district or online options, and/or dual enrollment
• Legislation encourages 4th credit
• Sequence not mandated
Social Studies
• Required: 3 credits
• Credit content is being developed for:– U.S. History and Geography, Civics, Economics,
and World History and Geography
• 1 credit in U.S. History and Geography
• .5 credit in Civics
• .5 credit in Economics
• 1 credit in World History and Geography
• Anticipated approval and dissemination 2007
Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
• Required: 1 credit
• Guidelines are developed for:
– Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
• The goal is to provide students with experience in the entire artistic/creative process
• Guidelines focus on artistic/creative processes rather than defining set of courses that meet guidelines
• Credit assignment is up to local school district
Physical Education/Health
• Required: 1 credit• Guidelines are being developed for:
– Physical Education– Health
• Credit assignment is up to local school district– .5 credit in Physical Education– .5 credit in Health
• Physical Education and Health requirements may be met in other course/credit areas that meet the established guidelines
Online Requirement
• Requirement: No credit assigned
• Guidelines are developed for “online learning experience”:– Credit or non-credit course or learning experience
OR…
– District has integrated online learning into each credit area required for graduation
• MDE identifies basic level of technology and internet access for requirement to be in effect
Languages Other Than English
• Required:
– 2 credits in high schoolOR..
– Course work or other learning experiences prior to/during high school
• American Sign Language (ASL) and Heritage Languages qualify toward LOTE requirement
• Requirement may be met on-line
Timeline for Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines
• Science High School Content Expectations will be presented to the State Board for approval, September 12, 2006
• Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines will be made available on the MDE website in August:– English Language Arts: Units for 9th and 10th grades
– Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics
– Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
– Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
– Online Experience
Timeline for Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines
• Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines projected for 2007
– Social Studies: U.S. History and Geography, Economics, Civics, World History and Geography
– Languages other than English (LOTE): Guidelines for credit and experience
Performance Matters
What’s New
• Meet or exceed content expectations
• Perform and demonstrate competency
• Assign credit based on meeting expectations
Currently
• Pass or fail
• Seat time
• Individual courses
What We Know
Courses vs. Credits
Student earns credit by:• Successfully completing the learning
expectations in the Course/Credit Content Expectations for the credit area
• Successful completion to be determined, in part, by state or local district assessments
• “Testing out” allowed based on earning qualifying score on state or local assessments
Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Graduation requirements intended to be standards/competency-based
• Requirements do not imply courses, seat time, Carnegie Units
• Legislation says districts may offer credits through “alternate methods” (e.g. Humanities, CTE, Industrial Technology, Voc-Ed, or combination)
Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Credit requirement can be met in variety of ways and in other courses– Career Technical Education
– Community based learning
– Independent study/project work
• High school credit may be earned for high school level courses taken prior to high school
Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Legislation does not prohibit student satisfying credit requirements through:– Dual enrollment– Advanced Placement– International Baccalaureate– Other “early college” experiences or
programs
Michigan Merit Curriculum Assessments
• By April 2009 the MDE must develop or select and approve assessments to measure achievement in at least the required credit areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies by:– End-of-course exams
– Possible incremental (semester) assessments
• Legislation authorizes local district to institute as graduation requirement
• Legislation authorizes local districts to add additional requirements to the Michigan Merit Curriculum
Personal Curriculum
• Graduation requirements may be modified through the “Personal Curriculum”
• Developed by team comprised of: the student, parent/guardian, high school counselor or staff member designated by principal
• No age or grade level legislated
• Should incorporate as much of graduation requirements as practicable
• Shall include measurable goals and evaluation
Personal Curriculum, cont’d.
• Aligned with student’s Educational Development Plan (EDP from 7th grade)
• Final plan must be approved by parents and district superintendent
• Parents must communicate with teachers once each quarter to assess progress
Personal Curriculum
Credits
Subject Area Description Personal Curriculum(Modification)
4 Credits
English Language Arts
Aligned with subject area content expectations developed by the Department and approved by the State Board of Education
No modification
4 Credits
Mathematics Algebra IGeometry Algebra II1 additional math or math-related credit Math or math-related credit in the final year
All students must:•Complete at least 3.5 math or math-related credits
•Complete a math or math-related credit in the final year
Algebra 2 modification options:
•Complete 2.5 credits including .5 credit of Algebra IIOR•Complete a two year Career and Technical education curriculum which includes .5 credit of Algebra II contentOR•Complete Algebra 2 over 2 years with credit given for each year
Personal Curriculum
3 Credits Science BiologyChemistry or Physics1 additional Science credit
No modification
3 Credits Social Studies .5 Civics.5 EconomicsUS History and GeographyWorld History and Geography
No modification of Civics2 credits must be earnedModified only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages
1 Credit Health and Physical
Education
Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education
Modification only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages
1 Credit Visual, Performing, Applied Arts
Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education
Modification only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages
Credits Subject Area Description Personal Curriculum(Modification)
Personal Curriculum
Credits Subject Area Description Personal Curriculum(Modification)
2 Credits World Languages
Begins with the Class of 2016Credits earned in grades 9-12 ORAn equivalent learning experience in grades K-12
No modification
Online Learning Experience
Online course or learning experienceOROnline experience is incorporated into each of the required credits
No modification
Sample Student Schedule - Career Technical Education Emphasis
LOTELOTEPeriod 6
Visual, Performing, and Applied (VPAA)
Health/PEPeriod 5
ChemistryBiologyPeriod 4
ScienceGov/EconUS HistoryWorld HistoryPeriod 3
Math-RelatedAlgebra IIGeometryAlgebra IPeriod 2
English 12English 11English 10English 9Period 1
Grade 12Grade 11Grade 10Grade 9
CTE CTE
LOTE: Languages other than English
Sample Student Schedule -Instrumental Music Emphasis
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Period 1 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Period 2 Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Math-Related
Period 3 World History US History Gov/Econ Science
Period 4 Biology Chemistry LOTE Elective/Elective
Period 5 Health/PE LOTE VPAA Elective/Elective
Period 6 Band Band Band Band
7 Period Day
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Period 1 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Period 2 Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Math-Related
Period 3 Earth Science Biology Physics CTE or Elective
Period 4 World History US History Government/Econ CTE or Elective
Period 5 Health/PE VPAA CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 6 LOTE LOTE CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 7 Elective/Elective
Elective/Elective
CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
First Semester or A Schedule
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Block 1 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Block 2 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Math-Related
Block 3 Health/PE LOTE CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Block 4 LOTE Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Second Semester or B Schedule
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Block 1 World History US History Physics Gov/ Econ
Block 2 Biology Chemistry CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Block 3 VPAA Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Block 4 Elective Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
4x4 Block A/B Block
Trimester 1 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Period 1 English 9 A English 10 A CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 2 Biology A US History A CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 3 World History A Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 4 VPAA A Elective English 11 A English 12 A
Period 5 Algebra 1 A Elective Algebra II A Math-Related A
Trimester 2 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Period 1 Health/PE A Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 2 Biology B Elective CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 3 Algebra 1 B Chemistry A CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 4 VPAA B Geometry A Algebra II B Math-Related B
Period 5 LOTE A Elective Economics Science A
Trimester 3 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Period 1 English 9 B English 10 B CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 2 Health/PE B US History B CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 3 World History B Chemistry B CTE or Elective CTE or Elective
Period 4 LOTE B Geometry B Government English 12 B
Period 5 Elective Elective English 11 B Science B
Trimester Schedule
Special Education
• All graduation requirements apply
• Student’s IEP supports the student to achieve graduation
• The IEP must identify the appropriate supports to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum or through a Personal Curriculum
Support for Students At Risk
Students at risk of failure or dropping out
• District must provide parents information on tutoring, support, counseling services that are available, such as:
– 31A programs/services
– Services required through NCLB (if school receives Title 1 funds)
– Other school/district-based services
District Modification
• District must make available opportunities to meet all graduation requirements by beginning of 2007-08 school year (when next year’s 8th graders enter 9th grade)
• If not available in the district itself, other arrangements such as:– Co-op agreements with neighboring district(s)– Online options– Dual enrollment– Distance learning
• If district still cannot provide required opportunities, may apply for approval of phase-in plan– MDE to develop guidelines
• Phase-in, no permanent waivers
Specialty Schools
• State Superintendent may designate up to 15 “Specialty Schools”
• Exempt from the 4 ELA credits
• Exempt from the 3 Social Studies credits
• Must require 4 credits of Science, with no modification
• No modification of Math credits
Specialty Schools, cont’d.
• Must incorporate significant Reading and Writing in curriculum
• Specialized, innovative curriculum using national or international models
• Mean scores on Math and Science sections of ACT must be 10% above local district
Specialty Schools, cont’d.
• Must have an 85% graduation rate
• Must have 75% enrolled in post-secondary
• Students and parents must be notified if school doesn’t meet Michigan Merit graduation requirements
• Student transferring to another school would be required to meet graduation requirements
School Accreditation
• State accreditation of high schools dependent upon schools providing opportunities to meet all graduation requirements
• Beginning 2008-09 school year, no high school will be accredited unless such opportunities are provided
• Legislation indicates consequences for schools failing to be accredited for 3 consecutive years
MDE Obligations• Develop Course/Credit Content Expectations
for subject areas named in legislation
• Develop guidelines for:– PE/Health
– Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
– Online Learning Experience
– Languages other than English (experiences K-12)
• Minimum level of technology and internet access
• Alternative delivery methods
• District phase-in requirements
MDE Obligations, cont’d.
• Within 3 years develop or select and approve assessments that may be used by the district for the Course/Credit requirements (at a minimum) in:– English Language Arts
– Mathematics
– Science
– Social Studies
• Develop guidelines for applications for “specialty schools”
District Obligations
• Opportunities in place by 2007-08 school year to meet all graduation requirements
• If not, proposal for phase-in plan• Educational Development Plan for 7th graders
to be completed by time student enters high school
• Graduation credit areas taught by “highly qualified” (NCLB) teachers
• Notice to parents of students failing or in danger of dropping out
• Basic technology and internet access in place to support on-line requirement
Find Information on WebMichigan.gov/highschool (with link to HSCE site)http://www.michigan.gov/highschool
Michigan.gov/hsce http://www.michigan.gov/hsce
Michigan.gov/oeaa (MME/ACT information)http://michigan.gov/oeaa
Michigan.gov/mathematics (mathematics resources)http://www.michigan.gov/mathematics
ACT.org (policy makers) On Course for Successhttp://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/success_report.pdf
ACT.org (policy makers) Reading Between the Lineshttp://www.act.org/path/policy/reports/reading.html
ACT.org (College Readiness Standards)http://www.act.org/standard/index.html
MDE Contact Information
Jeremy M. Hughes, Ph.D.Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic [email protected]
Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul, DirectorOffice of School [email protected]
Betty Underwood, Assistant DirectorOffice of School [email protected]
Deborah Clemmons, SupervisorOffice of School [email protected]
MDE Contact Information
High School Content Expectations – Susan Codere [email protected]
English Language Arts HS Content Expectations – Elaine Weber [email protected]
Mathematics HS Content Expectations – Ruth Anne Hodges [email protected]
Science HS Content ExpectationsKevin Richard [email protected]