Unbridled Learning College/Career Readiness for All

College/Career Readiness Rate 2

College Ready Model Must meet one of the following requirements to be considered College Ready: ACT – English – 18 – Mathematics – 19 – Reading - 20 COMPASS – English – 74 – Reading - 85 – Math - 36

What do we do if Seniors aren’t College Ready at beginning of Senior Year? Bridge Math Bridge English 12 Boot Camps for Math or English Seniors can take COMPASS up to 2 times during their Senior Year

COMPASS Developed by ACT as a college placement test Evaluates student skill levels in Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Essay, Math, and English as a Second Language. Used to place students in appropriate courses at the postsecondary level. Used to connect students to the resources they need to achieve academic success Source:

KDE Career Ready Model Must meet one requirement in Academic and Technical to be considered Career Ready: Academic – ASVAB – WorkKeys® Applied Math Locating Information Reading for Information Technical – KOSSA – Industry Certificates

ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test Most widely administered aptitude test in the United States (Air Force – 50, Army – 31, Marines – 32, Navy – 35, Coast Guard – 40) Results are used to predict the ability to learn skills. No military items are included. Helps predict success in a wide range of jobs. Measures Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science/Technical Skills. 334 items, 2 ½ hour session. Benchmark score of 55 must be earned. Source: Technical Manual for the ASVAB 18/19 and the ASVAB Counselor Manual

WorkKeys ® Developed by ACT. Measures abilities in Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, and Personal Skills. Based on performance in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information, individuals may obtain ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). – Platinum* – Gold* – Silver* – Bronze 8 Source: WorkKeys®, an Overview *Silver, gold or platinum must be earned to count for being Career Ready

Kentucky Occupational Skill Standards Assessment (KOSSA) Students who have taken 3 specific courses in a career path take this test. Tests at SCHS given include: – Early Childhood Education – 17 seniors – Consumer Family Management – 23 seniors – Technology Education/Pre-Engineering – 10 seniors; 17 juniors – Horticulture – 11 seniors; 5 juniors – Livestock – 5 seniors; 11 juniors – Food Science – 6 seniors; 3 juniors – Agribusiness – 6 seniors; 3 juniors

Industry Certification Developed by and used for specific industry. Various industries have designated standards for certificates, certifications and licensures. Certificates may allow individuals to enter directly into the workforce. Recognized as a measure of technical skill attainment for senior preparatory students in career and technical education as a part of Perkins accountability. Source: 705 KAR 4:231, Section 11; Industry-Recognized Certificate Programs and Job Corps: Working Toward a Skilled and Qualified Workforce published by MTC Institute

Industry Certifications Examples include: – NCCER – Carpentry – AWS – Welding – MNA – Medical Nurse Aide – NATE / ASE - Automotive 11

SCPS Goals

2011 Spencer County High School Graduates College/Career Readiness Percentage

Where are we right now? 177 Seniors at SCHS 8 Seniors at Hillview 185 Total 52ACT College Ready 14 COMPASS College Ready 66 = 35.6% 33 Students who took KOSSA and are not college ready will take the WorkKeys® 7 Spencer County Students at Bullitt County ATC met the benchmark and are on track to receive an Industry Certificate.

How do we continue to improve? Add more career paths at Spencer County High School – possibly Business and/or Information Technology Add Industry Certification at Spencer County High School: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Kentucky Food Handlers Commonwealth Child Care Increase number of opportunities at Area Technology Centers Hillview?