New Ohio law creates options for students to earn a diploma

Out with the Old… Current Juniors last to take the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Effectively immediately, Class of 2018 and Beyond will take the OHIO’S NEW TESTS Ohio’s New Tests consists of PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) - ELA and MATH AIR (America Institute for Research) - Social Studies and Science

Requirements for all Foxfire High School Students Complete 22 course credits Take seven required state tests Earn diploma through one of three options

Option 1: Meet the 22 Credit Requirement and Score a Minimum of 18 points on state tests

Option 2: Meet the 22 Credit Requirement and College readiness score on a national admission test

Option 3: Meet the 22 Credit Requirement and Earn industry certification and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys

Graduation requirements- Local Level Board of Education Approved – 22 Credits – Community Service –Work Study –NO CHANGE! Foxfire High School

Ohio Course Requirements Ohio Course RequirementMinimum Units English Language Arts4 Units Mathematics4 Units Science3 Units Social Studies3 Units Health½ Unit Physical Education½ Unit Electives5 Units

Our District’s Course Requirements Units Required English Language Arts4 Units Mathematics4 Units Science3 Units Social Studies3 Units Health.5 Units Physical Education.5 Units Electives7 Units Complete 22 course credits

1.English I 2.English II 3.Algebra I or Int. Math I 4.Geometry or Int. Math II 5.Biology or Physical Science 6.American History 7.American Government Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests

1.English I 2.English II 3.Algebra I or Int. Math I 4.Geometry or Int. Math II 5.Biology 6.American History 7.American Government Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests

All students must take all seven tests

Each state test has two parts. Part One: Taken when you have finished two- thirds of the course This is taken in February or March

Each state test has two parts. Part Two: Taken at the end of the course This is taken in April/May

Performance Level Graduation Points Advanced5 Accelerated4 Proficient3 Basic2 Limited1

Flexibility for Students High score on one test can balance a low score on another test

What is the minimum score students need to get on each end-of-course test to graduate? Students are not required to score a minimum level on any one test. However, to ensure the student is well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four (4) points in math, four (4) points in English and six (6) points across the science and social studies. Next slide shows a graphic………..

Earn at least four points in English tests Earn at least four points in math tests Earn at least six points in science and social tests

Graduation Points Minimum number of overall graduation points required: 18 (2.57 per test average) – English: 4 points (English 9 & 10 tested) – Math: 4 points (Algebra 1 and Geometry tested) – Science and Social Studies: 6 points (Physical Science, US History, and Government tested) Biology only science beginning

Graduation Points Example Algebra I3English I1 American History 3 Geometry3English II4 American Government 2 Physical Science 3 Math6English5 Science & Social Studies 8 Total Graduation Points: 19 ✓

Retakes

End-of-Course Exam Retakes Score Below Proficient (2,1) Score Proficient or Above (3+) May retake exam after remediation May only retake any exam after remediation if student has not met overall points ~ 18

End of the Year Tests State achievement tests tell us how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards. These tests help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are preparing our students for long-term success in school, college, careers and life. Test results also allow citizens to know how their local schools are performing compared to others around the state.

Who Takes What? Classes of 2018 and beyond – End-of-course tests in English language arts I and II, algebra I, geometry, biology or physical science (class of 2018 only), American history and American government. Classes of – Ohio Graduation Tests and end-of-course tests in American history and American government. All Students- NWEA online test. (May)

Testing Schedule

Testing Before Break - Retakes Sophomores who tested as Freshmen last year. Regular Ed = Mr. Rock room SPED = Boardroom Non – Computer = OGT Format Incentives