Graduation Credit and Rank Recommendations

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Graduation Credit and Rank Recommendations Presented to the Board of Education on: March 20, 2017 Presented to High School PTOs on: Peoria High School – March 21 @ 6:00 p.m. Richwoods High School – March 28 @ 7:00 p.m. Manual Academy – March 29 @ 5:30 p.m.

Graduation Committee Members Thom Simpson Cheryl Sanfilip Beth Derry George McKenna Derrick Booth Chris Coplan Susan Grazanich Taunya Jenkins Thomas Welsh Dr. Rita Ali Annette Johnson Heather Young Brett Elliot Brent Baker Patricia Simmons Jared Lucas John Meisinger Judy Zimmerman Jeff Atkins- Dutro Tom Hayes Scott Schiefling Matt McCaw Patrick Hogan Travis Bolby

Committee’s Task In 2015, a committee made up of principals, counselors, teachers and community volunteers began reviewing graduation requirements and the impact on the district’s graduation rate. The district’s graduation credits increased from 22 to 26 and the and number of periods from 6 to 7 in 2011. The district’s graduation rate declined from 90% in 2010 to 69% in 2016.

Philosophy of the High School Graduation Plan: Each student should be provided with educational and career options that will allow them to graduate and pursue their future endeavors without the pressure of performing relative to peers. This can be achieved by: offering educational and/or career options according to each student’s interests; Providing rigorous educational experiences; providing interventions; changing required graduation credits; and providing flexibility in scheduling and awarding of credits.

Recommendation 1 regarding Class Rank: Class rank would be replaced with a new academic recognition distinction beginning with the graduating class of 2020 and all subsequent classes. Valedictorian and salutatorian distinctions would be replaced by the Latin system of recognition, i.e., Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude.

General Facts about Class Rank: Class rank creates unnecessary stress for students and parents and does not always allow students to follow their personal aspirations due to pursuing a weighted grades. High school students frequently ask for their rank, fixate on weighted coursework and manipulate their schedule to gain an advantage over peers. Colleges and universities increasingly rely less on class rank than ever before and more on test scores, grades, and rigorous courses.

Importance of Class Rank in College Admissions *Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling

Proposed New Levels of Recognition: The Sterling Merit Scholars will continue to be recognized for exemplary academic performance. Cum Laude “with honor” will be granted to students with GPAs of 4.25 – 4.49. Magna Cum Laude “with great honor” will be granted to students with GPAs of 4.50 – 4.74. Summa Cum Laude with highest honor” will be granted to students with GPAs of 4.75 and higher. Recognized students would wear colored chords during the graduation ceremony. Note: With the Latin system, there will be a need to assure that each high school offers enough enriched, Advanced Placement, and dual credit courses to enable students to take in order to achieve these recognition honors.

Proposed Recognition Plan: Class of 2018 – Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named Class of 2019 – Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named Class of 2020 – Cum, Magna, & Summa Cum Laude Recognition Class of 2021 – Cum, Magna, & Summa Cum Laude Recognition Class of 2022 – Cum, Magna, & Summa Cum Laude Recognition

Recommendation 2 regarding Graduation Credits: Change the number of required credits from 26 to 24, with a range from 24-28 credits a student could earn during 4 years of high school. This would provide students an extra period in the 7 period day for tutoring, enrichment opportunities, interventions, electives, and/or internships. The number of graduation credits required for graduation was increased from 22 to 26 in 2011. With a 7 period day, students no longer had the option of a study hall nor did staff have the flexibility to provide interventions during the school day.

High School Required Credits Daily Periods Peoria Public Schools 26 7 Dunlap 21 7 plus early bird Morton 20 Washington 22.5 Pekin 6 plus early bird East Peoria 22 Limestone 23.5 8 Illini Bluffs Metamora Tremont 27 4 blocks Brimfield   Bloomington 24 Decatur Rockford Springfield

Recommendation 3 regarding Flexibility: Provide flexibility in providing educational and career options for all students.

Examples of flexible options: Flex scheduling/staggered start time Tutoring Early graduation School within a school by school Career Pathways Length of courses (1, ½, ¼ semester) PE waivers Increased rigor AP Opportunity Labs Allocation of resources/staff Continuum or Menu of intervention options/choices of interventions Opportunities with connection to supports – transitional experiences Homeroom/Advisory/Freshman Seminar Competency-based education

Recommended Proposals Recommendation 1 regarding Class Rank: Class rank would be eliminated beginning with the graduating class of 2020 and all subsequent classes. Valedictorian and salutatorian distinction would be replaced by the Latin system of academic recognition (Cum Laude. Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude) Recommendation 2 regarding Graduation Credits: Change the number of credits from 26 to 24, providing a range from 24 to 28 credits a student can earn, beginning with the class of 2020. Recommendation 3 regarding Flexibility: Provide flexibility in providing educational and career options for all students. The reduction of graduation credits will allow the flexibility for providing interventions, elective classes, and/or doing an internship or service learning.