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 http://www.ar4u.state.ar.us/Logon.html– Login – admin; Password - adminProcedures for Verifying Teacher

Certification

Graduation Requirements

PCSSD will have 2 graduation requirements in effect during the 2012-2013 school year.– 2012-2013 – 22 credits– 2013-2014 – 22 credits

All students participate in the smart core unless parents sign a waiver.

2012-2013 Graduates

Smart Core4 units of English4 units of math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, adv. math-must take a class in 11th or 12th 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 English4 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)

2012-2013 Graduates

Smart Core

½ unit of oral comm½ unit of P.E. (a total of 1 unit can count for graduation)½ unit of Health½ unit of Fine Arts6 units of Career Focus22 credits

Core Curriculum

½ unit of oral comm½ unit of P.E. (a total of 1 unit can count for graduation)½ unit of Health½ unit of Fine Arts6 units of Career Focus22 credits

2013-2014 Graduates

Smart Core4 units of English4 units of math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, adv. math-must take a class in 11th or 12th 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 English4 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)

2013-2014 Graduates

Smart Core

½ unit of oral comm½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits)½ unit of Health½ unit of Fine Arts½ unit of Economics6 units of Career Focus22 credits

Core Curriculum

½ unit of oral comm½ unit of P.E. (only 1 unit can count toward the 22 credits)½ unit of Health½ unit of Fine Arts½ unit of Economics6 units of Career Focus22 credits

Graduation

Beginning with the class of 2010-2011, 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 www.pcssd.org– Click on the Leadership Link– Board Policy

Class Rankings/GPABeginning with the graduating class of 2010-2011, class rank for the designation of student honors will be determined at the end of the 8th 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 IKEPromotion & 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 7th 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 www.arkansased.org

COURSE CODES

To access the course code management system, visit the ADE Data Center http://adedata.arkansas.gov 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 certificationPay attention to the grade level of students who can be in the classes.

Course CodesDo 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 6th.– Schedule must be signed by principal.

SAMPLE SCHEDULES

Sample 6th Grade StudentSample 7th Grade StudentSample 8th 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 certificationLook at your existing staff to fill your needsPost the right combinationsAvoid stand alone positionsConsult other principal if sharing a teacher

DISTRICT WIDE OPEN HOUSE

January 26th from 9:00 to 2:00Sell your schoolHave someone dedicated to greet visitors.Parents have choices.

COMMON CORE STANDARDS

Registration Materials

Can be found at http://inst.pcssd.orgClick on Counseling and Testing ServicesClick on TestingClick on 2012-2013 Middle School Registration