Welcome! Fall Open House 2015-2016

Agenda: Competency – Based Grading System E-Block Assessments Important Upcoming Dates

Competency-Based Grading Traditional Gradebook Competency Gradebook Test Quizzes Participation Projects Homework Formative Course Competency 1 Course Competency 2 Course Competency 3 Course Competency 4

Grades: Students will still earn an overall course grade GPA and Class Rank – NO CHANGES

New Grade Scale:

Formative vs. Summative Assessment Formative Assessments – For Me They help the student prepare for the summative assessment Summative Assessments – Sum Up It is time to “Sum Up” everything I have learned and demonstrate my level of understanding Or you could think of it in terms of a sports analogy: Formative Assessments = Practice Summative Assessment = Game

Path to earning course grade: Assignments Formative (10%) Competency 1 (30%) Competency 2 Competency 3 Assignment 1 A Assignment 2 B Assignment 3 B+ Assignment 4 Assignment 5 Assignment 6 A- Assignment 7 Assignment 8 Overall

Calculating Overall Course Grade: Weight Grade Formative 10% A- Competency 1 30% A Competency 2 B+ Competency 3 B Overall 100%

GPA Calculation:

What will it look like in X2?

X2 Portal cont.

Progress Report:

Report Card:

Separating Behaviors & Academics

Parent & Student Handbook Shared via email South’s Website

E-Block “E” stands for everything! Extra – Help, Extra – Time, Enrichment, etc. Flexible time for students – schedule based on their need Great time to: Meet with Teachers Recover assignments/competencies Access different Centers Opportunity to participate in enrichment activities, workshops

Forms available in every Academy Office Services For Students Forms available in every Academy Office

Assessments: PSATs – October 14th Job Shadow College Visit All Sophomores Free Juniors – may take with $15 fee (waivers available) Encourage Seniors to investigate College/Career: Job Shadow College Visit

PSAT Scores:

College Overview for Seniors and Parents College Night College Overview for Seniors and Parents Thursday, September 24th, 6:00 p.m. South Auditorium 

NH State Assessment: Smarter Balanced Replaced by SAT

Open House Schedule: