1. SWORD Time South Warren High School Intervention and Enrichment Period

2. SWORD Time The purpose of SWORD Time is to provide students the opportunity to receive individualized instruction in areas identified by their most recent EPAS assessment so that they may be college and career ready upon exiting South Warren High School.

3. SWORD Time What classes are offered during this time? AP Seminars (for all AP classes) Math, Reading, English, and Science EPAS courses Current Events, News Show, Book Club, Science Enrichment, Gifted and Talented Enrichment, Forensics ILP supplemented with Arts and Humanities – For Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors ILP supplemented with Financial Literacy for Seniors

4. SWORD Time 30 minutes daily Fridays are homeroom days Grades will be determined based upon teacher’s criteria (effort, correctness, etc.) and posted weekly No homework for this class However, this is not a period to do your homework for other classes

5. SWORD Time ½ Credit for the entire year Will complete the ILP during this time through an assigned class Classes are determined based on EPAS scores as dictated by KRS 158.6459 (see next slide) Classes are also determined by grade level, testing calendar, and AP classes taken Missing work should be turned in for this class as you would other classes

7. SWORD Time Can my parents call and have my schedule changed? No Can I request for my schedule to change? No If I drop an AP class, can my schedule change? YES If I meet the benchmark on the next EPAS test, can my schedule change? Classes have been scheduled so that you should have the class before the test, so this should not be an issue.

8. Why is the ACT important? College admissions Scholarships or other programs KEES bonus money Placement in college courses determined by benchmark Indicator of readiness for AP or other advanced courses Career exploration Planning tool

9. SWORD Time What does College Ready mean? – You have met the English (18), Math (19), AND Reading (20) benchmarks set by Kentucky CPE on the ACT – OR You have met the Writing (74), Math (36), and Reading (85) benchmarks set by KY CPE on the Compass Test The Compass is administered your Senior year if you do not meet the benchmarks on the ACT.

10. SWORD Time What does Career Ready mean? – You have met AFQT benchmark (55) set by Kentucky CPE on the ASVAB (taken Jr. and Sr. years) OR You have met the benchmarks set by KY CPE on the WorkKeys (only administered to ATC students) – AND You are Career Prep (taken 3 CTE classes in a given area) – AND You passed the KOSSA in the career prep area OR received an industry certification in that area

11. SWORD Time What does College & Career Ready mean? – You have met the Compass OR ACT benchmarks – AND You are Career Prep (taken 3 CTE classes in a given area) AND passed the KOSSA in that area OR received an industry certification in that area

12. SWORD Time Classroom Expectations

13. SWORD Time Class Description: Workplace Readiness (Parrish) This course develops an understanding of fundamental skills necessary to enter the workforce. Provides guided practice and applied experience utilizing various styles of communication including oral, written, and electronic communications.

14. SWORD Time Class Objectives demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster. communicate to resolve conflict and promote team building. perform computer skills related to word processing, desktop publishing, develop skills needed to produce multimedia presentations. utilize the Internet for research, E-mail, and basic communication processes. understand how non-verbal communication plays a part in interpersonal development. learn to develop and complete professional quality resumes. learn techniques to assist in applying and interviewing for a job.

15. SWORD Time Grading Criteria * Pre-test (participation) (50 pts.) * Aptitude tests (50 pts.) * Career presentations (100 pts.) * Job Applications (50 pts.) * Resume (50 pts.) * Mock interviews (200 pts.) * Thank you letters (50 pts.) * Post test (100 pts.) ** Unannounced quizzes can be given if needed to assess the progress of concepts. (50 pts.)

16. SWORD Time Supplies Needed Pen/Pencil and notebook (daily)