1. ARKANSAS HS COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS *CURRICULUM CHANGES* O ALGEBRA III O TRANSITIONAL LITERACY

2. Algebra III CCR benchmarks: O 19 on the mathematics section of the ACT O 19 on the mathematics section of the PLAN O 42 on the mathematics Grade 10 PSAT O 46 on the mathematics Grade 11 PSAT O 41 on the COMPASS Algebra test O 39 on the ASSET Intermediate Algebra test O 460 on the math portion of SAT O TBD on the PARCC Algebra II End-of-Course Examination

3. Transitional Literacy CCR benchmarks: O 19 on the English section of the ACT O 15 on the English PLAN O 44 on the Grade 10 writing PSAT O 47 on the Grade 11 writing PSAT O 80 on the COMPASS Writing Skills Test O 45 on the ASSET Writing Skills Test O 450 on the writing SAT O TBD on the PARCC Grade 11 English Language Arts\Literacy Assessment

4. Senior Opportunities Advanced Placement Vocational O AP English Literature O AP Calculus O AP Statistics O AP US Gov. & Politics O Cosmetology O Marketing/Job O Certified Nurse Asst. O JROTC O Criminal Justice

5. Senior Specials Page 2 Advanced Placement Vocational O AP Biology O AP Chemistry O AP Physics O AP Environmental Science O Pharmacology Tech Fundamentals O Chemistry of Food O Medical Terminology O EAST O Medical Procedures

6. Senior Specials Page 3 Advanced Placement Vocational O AP Music Theory O AP Studio Art 2D O (New) AP Studio Art 3D O (New) AP Computer Science A O Automotive Collision Repair O Aviation Mechanics O Welding O Industrial Equipment O Intro to Engineering

7. 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 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.

8. Contact me for additional information: Diana.Lowe@tasd7.net (All AP & Vocational courses are NOT listed in this presentation).

9. Additional information can be found at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/cours es/teachers_corner/index.html OR http://ace.arkansas.gov/cte/informationForms/curric ulumFrameworks/Pages/default.aspx OR http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning- services/curriculum-and-instruction/resource- materials-for-lesson-plans/english-language- arts/transitional-literacy-courses

10. http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning- services/curriculum-and-instruction/resource- materials-for-lesson-plans/mathematics/transitional- mathematics-courses#option2