Preregistration Meeting In-service for Middle School Principals and Counselors December 7, 2011

Objectives The purpose of today’s meeting is – to discuss the registration process –To provide registration materials –To review graduation requirements –To inform participants of curriculum changes

Master Schedule Timeline The timeline is a guide. Most important dates to meet – Tally Sheets, Working Master Schedule, and Master Schedule Meetings. Final Master schedule due – March 30

TEACHER CERTIFICATION Teacher certification can be found at –Login – admin; Password - admin

Graduation Requirements PCSSD will have 2 graduation requirements in effect during the school year. – – 22 credits – – 22 credits All students participate in the smart core unless parents sign a waiver.

Graduates Smart Core 4 units of English 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, adv. math-must take a class in 11 th or 12 th grade) 3 units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry or physics) 3 units of social studies (civics or civics/government, world history, U.S. History) Core Curriculum 4 units of English 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geom.,) 3 units of science (physical science, biology) 3 units of social studies (1/2 civics or government, world history, U.S. History)

Graduates Smart Core ½ unit of oral comm ½ unit of P.E. (a total of 1 unit can count for graduation) ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Fine Arts 6 units of Career Focus 22 credits Core Curriculum ½ unit of oral comm ½ unit of P.E. (a total of 1 unit can count for graduation) ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Fine Arts 6 units of Career Focus 22 credits

Graduates Smart Core 4 units of English 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, adv. math-must take a class in 11 th or 12 th grade) 3 units of science (physical science, biology, chemistry or physics) 3 units of social studies (1/2 civics, world history, U.S. History) Core Curriculum 4 units of English 4 units of math (Alg. I, Geom.,) 3 units of science (physical science, biology) 3 units of social studies (1/2 civics or government, world history, U.S. History)

Graduates Smart Core ½ unit of oral comm ½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits) ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Fine Arts ½ unit of Economics 6 units of Career Focus 22 credits Core Curriculum ½ unit of oral comm ½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits) ½ unit of Health ½ unit of Fine Arts ½ unit of Economics 6 units of Career Focus 22 credits

Graduation Beginning with the class of , students must complete all graduation requirements at the time of graduation to be eligible to participate (walk) and receive their diploma at graduation ceremonies. All Board Policies can be accessed online at –Click on the Leadership Link –Board Policy

Class Rankings/GPA Beginning with the graduating class of , class rank for the designation of student honors will be determined at the end of the 8 th semester for graduating seniors. Students will be ranked at the end of the first semester of graduating year for college admissions and scholarship purposes. All AP courses are weighted prior to the AP exams.

Board Policy IKE Promotion & Retention Policy will need to be reviewed/updated. –Current 5 – Sophomore 10 – Junior 15 – Senior

SMART CORE Smart Core Curriculum –Course of Study begins in 7 th grade. –Smart Core Curriculum and the required course of study for graduation shall be included in the student handbook. –Students and parents shall acknowledge receipt of school’s policy regarding Smart Core and the required course of study for graduation by a signed statement.

SMART CORE –Schools shall document procedures and methods used to inform parents and students of this policy. –Teachers, administrators, and counselors shall be provided with appropriate training in this policy. –Smart Core Training materials can be accessed at

COURSE CODES To access the course code management system, visit the ADE Data Center Click the link for Course Code Management

Course Codes Must utilize the course codes that are provided. Must match the teacher certification with the course code – must provide printout of teacher certification Pay attention to the grade level of students who can be in the classes.

Course Codes Do not add a course for the first time without consulting the curriculum coordinator. Middle schools – If you change the teacher who teaches a high school credit class, you must submit a new course approval. All course approvals must go through the curriculum coordinator.

Arkansas Academic Challenge Handout can be accessed at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s website. Beginning with class of 2010 –Arkansas resident –Accepted; full-time student in a program of study Baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing school diploma –Complete a FAFSA –Graduate from an Arkansas public high school and complete Smart Core Curriculum and Have at least a 2.5 GPA or 19 on the ACT

Arkansas Academic Challenge Graduate before 2013 – 2014 and did not complete Smart Core –2.5 GPA and –At least 19 on ACT or –Score proficient or higher on all state-mandated end-of- course assessments Applicants who graduate from an Arkansas public high school that is annually identified on the Grade Inflated List –2.5 GPA and –19 on ACT or –Score proficient or higher on all state-mandated end-of- course assessments

Arkansas Academic Challenge Disabled students –Graduates –Did not complete Smart Core 2.5 GPA and 19 on ACT or Proficient on all state-mandated end-of- course assessments

The Middle School Look All schools will have a 7 period day except Fuller. A 25-minute activity period is included. Bell Schedule –Meet with your committees, etc., to discuss next year’s bell schedule. –Schedules are due to Matheney and Berry by January 6 th. –Schedule must be signed by principal.

SAMPLE SCHEDULES Sample 6 th Grade Student Sample 7 th Grade Student Sample 8 th Grade Student

STAFFING ALLOCATIONS Allocations will be based upon October 1 enrollment. Provided to principals by February 10.

CLASS SIZES Special Education –Twenty-five total –No more than 8 special ed students identified as receiving services in that area Core Classes (6 x 25 = 150) –Twenty-five Non-core –State guidelines

INTERVENTION Language Arts and Math are semester classes. Language Arts and Math teachers will teach the intervention.

TEACHERS Be sure to check certification Look at your existing staff to fill your needs Post the right combinations Avoid stand alone positions Consult other principal if sharing a teacher

DISTRICT WIDE OPEN HOUSE January 26 th from 9:00 to 2:00 Sell your school Have someone dedicated to greet visitors. Parents have choices.

COMMON CORE STANDARDS

Registration Materials Can be found at Click on Counseling and Testing Services Click on Testing Click on Middle School Registration