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ARKANSAS HSCOLLEGE & CAREER
READINESS*CURRICULUM CHANGES*
OALGEBRA IIIOTRANSITIONAL LITERACY
Algebra III CCR benchmarks:
O 19 on the mathematics section of the ACTO 19 on the mathematics section of the PLANO 42 on the mathematics Grade 10 PSATO 46 on the mathematics Grade 11 PSATO 41 on the COMPASS Algebra testO 39 on the ASSET Intermediate Algebra testO 460 on the math portion of SATO TBD on the PARCC Algebra II End-of-Course
Examination
Transitional LiteracyCCR benchmarks:
O 19 on the English section of the ACTO 15 on the English PLANO 44 on the Grade 10 writing PSATO 47 on the Grade 11 writing PSATO 80 on the COMPASS Writing Skills TestO 45 on the ASSET Writing Skills TestO 450 on the writing SATO TBD on the PARCC Grade 11 English
Language Arts\Literacy Assessment
PARCC Assessments2015
O English Language Arts 11O English Language Arts 10O English Language Arts 9O Algebra 1O GeometryO Algebra 2
PARCC Assessment2015
O The Performance Based Assessment (PBA) is the first exam.
O The End of Year (EOY) is the second exam given in May.
Testing = Opportunities
O Opportunity to demonstrate growthO Opportunity to demonstrate college
and career readinessO Free to studentsO Grades 9-11 annuallyO Information about Parcc tests can be
found at: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests
JR/Soph OpportunitiesAdvanced Placement or Concurrent Credit
Vocational
O AP English Language (11th grade)
O AP US History (11th grade)
O AP Statistics (11th grade after Alg.2)
O AP World History (10th grade)
O CosmetologyO Marketing/JobO Certified Nurse
Asst.O JROTCO Criminal Justice
JR/Soph SpecialsPage 2
Advanced Placement
Vocational
O AP Biology (after Pap Biology)
O AP Chemistry (after Pap chemistry)
O AP PhysicsO AP Environmental
Science
O Pharmacology Tech Fundamentals
O Chemistry of Food
O Medical Terminology
O EASTO Medical
Procedures
JR/Soph SpecialsPage 3
Advanced Placement
Vocational
O AP Music TheoryO AP Studio Art 2DO (New) AP Studio
Art 3DO (New) AP
Computer Science A
O Automotive Collision Repair
O Aviation Mechanics
O WeldingO Industrial
EquipmentO Intro to
Engineering
*SOPHOMORES*Senior Class of 2018
Honor Graduates
O Cum Laude- Smart core; 3.2 weighted gpa plus; 25 credits; 2 AP courses required in 2 different subjects
O Magna Cum Laude- Smart core; 3.75 weighted gpa plus; 25 credits; 3 AP courses required in 2 different subjects
O Summa Cum Laude- Smart core; 3.95 weighted gpa plus; 25 credits; 4 AP courses required in 2 different subjects
O See p.72 of the student handbook
In Summary:O Take one AP
course required for graduation that is relevant to interests and/or ambitions.
O Qualifying scores of 3, 4, or 5 receive $100 for each AP course.
O Take one vocational course that is relevant to your interests and/or ambitions.
O Qualifying scores will lead to an area of licensure in some courses. See your counselor.
• Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio
• English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
• History and Social Sciences: European History, Human Geography, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History
• Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Statistics
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1: Algebra-based, Physics 2: Algebra-based
• World languages: Spanish Language and Culture
Arkansas High School AP® Courses
Contact me for additional information:
[email protected](All Vocational courses are NOT
listed in this presentation).
Additional information can be found at:
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/index.html
ORhttp://
ace.arkansas.gov/cte/informationForms/curriculumFrameworks/Pages/default.aspx
ORhttp://
www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning-services/curriculum-and-instruction/resource-materials-for-lesson-plans/english-language-arts/transitional-literacy-courses
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