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1 Madeira New Graduation Requirements Parent Meeting 2/24/15. New Ohio law creates options for students to earn a diploma THE CLASS OF 2018. AND BEYOND. Ohio provides the most flexibility for student to succeed and graduate. CLASS OF 2015, 2016, & 2017 NO CHANGE. Complete Requirements course credits for all students Take seven required state tests Earn diploma through one of three options Total Credits MHS Course Requirements Required English Language Arts 4 Credits Mathematics (Algebra II required) 4 Credits Social Studies 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Foreign Language 2 Credits PE.

2 5 Credit Health .5 Credit Personal Finance .5 Credit Visual & Performing Arts 1 Credit Electives Credits Community Service 40 Hrs. Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests 1. English 9. 2. English 10 5. Physical Science 3. Algebra I* 6. American History 4. Geometry 7. American *MS course for HS grade/ Government credit Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests 1. English 9. 2. English 10 5. Biology 3. Algebra I* 6. American History 4. Geometry 7. American *MS course fro HS grade/ Government credit All students must take all seven tests Class of 2018: Substitute Tests for Science, American History or American Government Advanced Placement Part One Performance Each state Based Assessment (PBA): test has Taken close to two- two parts thirds course completion This is taken in February/March Part Two End of Year Test (EOY): Each state Taken close to 90% test has course completion two parts This is taken in April/.

3 May Testing Sessions Math and ELA Social St. / Science ELA - Eng. 9 &10 SS US History & Govt. PBA - 3 units of testing PBA - 1 unit of testing EOY - 2 units of testing EOY - 1 unit of testing MATH Alg. I & Geom. Science Phys. PBA - 2 units of testing PBA - 1 unit of testing EOY - 2 units of testing EOY - 1 unit of testing Tests are Combined for a Single Score Part 1. Part 2. Three Graduation Options 18 points on state tests College readiness score on national test Industry certification and a work- readiness score on WorkKeys Option 1: 18 points on state tests Performance Graduation Level Points Advanced 5.

4 Accelerated 4. Proficient 3. Basic 2. Limited 1. Earn at least four points in 4 English tests Earn at least four points in 4 math tests Earn at least six points in 6 science and social stud. tests Retakes Flexibility for Students High score on one test can balance a low score on another test Option 2: College readiness score on a national admission test College Readiness Score Readiness Area ACT SAT. English Sub Score 18 + Writing 430 +. Critical Reading 450 +. Reading Sub Score 21 + 450 +. Mathematics Sub Score 22 + 520 +. Option 3: Earn industry certification and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys Work Readiness and Industry Credential You leave high school with a skill Continue to build this skill Ohio's New College Credit Plus Enroll in college while in high school Earn credits for both College Credit Plus Who?

5 Students in the 7th 12th grades. What is it? Eligible students can take a course and earn high school and college credit at the same time. Where? At MHS or at a college campus. Why? Prepare students to be college and career ready. How? Apply to college and let your school counselor know by April 1. College Credit Plus Dual enrollment and Post Secondary Education Options (PSEO). are now under one umbrella. Expands opportunity to allow students in grades 7-12 to earn college credit at no cost to the student or family. CCP courses are offered at MHS and a student may choose to take courses at a college or university.

6 A typical pathway to earn 15 semester hours or 30 semester hours is a sample of what a student might choose to do. A total of 30 semester hours per school year with a total of 120. hours combined in middle school and high school. Current College Credit Plus Options The following classes are Students may also earn offered as college credit college credit by at MHS through Cincinnati attending a local college State or UC: or university. 1. CP Pre Calculus Students must meet 2. Honors Accounting entrance Requirements 3. Personal Finance Students interested in 4. Sports Marketing attending a local college or university must meet with their counselor.

7 College Credit Plus College credit plus courses will be weighted the same as any AP high school course in the same subject area. College credits are free to the student and are being paid for by state and local tax funds. A student who fails a college credit plus course assumes the same consequences as failing a high school course and will be responsible to reimburse the school district for the cost of the course. College Credit Plus Fundamental Conditions of CCP: 1. The student MUST be college-ready and be admitted to the college or university Meeting their eligibility Requirements .

8 2. Students earn TRANSCRIPTED high school and college credit upon successful completion of courses. 3. Meet with your school counselor and complete the Intent to Participate form by April 1 for any CCP. coursework NOT being offered at MHS. College Credit Plus Things to Consider: 1. Is CCP right for my child? 2. Is my student college-ready both academically and socially to handle college material? 3. Are you preparing to go to a state college or university in Ohio or outside the state? 4. Does my student's HS schedule reflect a strong background and mix of courses (both AP & CCP)?

9 Important Steps March 10, 2015 - Attend the College Credit Plus College Information Fair at Princeton Professional Development Center 3900 Cottingham Dr. April 1, 2015 - Sign and turn into your school counselor the Intent to Participate form if you plan on taking a CCP Course OTHER than the 4. offered at MHS.