Changes to the School Grading

Student Assessment FCAT 2.0 in Reading and Mathematics Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) with new cut scores Measures the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) with new cut scores Grade 6 and 10 Reading on the Computer End-of-Course Exams on the Computer Algebra Geometry Biology U.S. History Civics

Proposed Changes to School Grades * More Weight in Reading Points in proficiency and gains will be increased Performance in Algebra EOC Points in proficiency and gains will include Algebra FCAT 2.0 cut scores: increased rigor of test and achievement expectations. Subject th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th Reading Math

Moving toward new assessments of reading and mathematics in : PARCC Adding new measures to the middle school grades (Civics, HS EOCs and Industry Certifications) Assimilating EOCs into the school grades model as they are implemented Proposed Changes to School Grades (cont.)

Impact of New Cut Scores READING Change in Percent of Students Proficient

Impact of New Cut Scores MATHEMATICS Change in Percent of Students Proficient

Proposed changes to School Grades Different Grading Scale School Grading Scale Trigger Every time the percentage of ‘A’ and ‘B’ schools reaches 75% in a current year, the minimum required points for grades of A, B, C, and D would be increased. Different Grading Scale OldNew Elementary Schools Middle Schools Senior High Schools1600

The Bottom Line The state's changes in both individual student and school accountability will likely result in a decline in school performance grades even if student scores increase

(50% of high school grade = 800 possible points) Combination Schools are split 70/30 (US!!!) High School Accountability Components Individual Components 1. Graduation Rate 2A. Participation in Accelerated Coursework 2B. Performance in Accelerated Coursework 3. Postsecondary Readiness 4. Graduation Rate for At-Risk Students 5. Growth or Decline in components

Component 1: Graduation Rate Beginning Graduation rate is New Federal Uniform rate Graduates = Standard Dip. Recipients Non- Grads = Dropouts, Cert. of completion, GED, Non on-time grad., Special Dip, Transfers to adult ed Stud. Not included in calculation : – Stud. Who transfer to other schools (Priv & Pub) – Home education and deceased students – DJJ students who are NOT standard diploma

Component 2A: Participation in Accelerated Coursework Proposed Calculation: Numerator = All 9 th – 12 th graders taking AP or DE Denominator = The total number of ENROLLED 11 th and 12 th graders – To count, students must take and PASS the exam OR must earn a grade in the DE classes to receive credit – Take an industry certification exam that is approved by SBE

Comp. 2A: Cont….. WeightParticipation outcome Exam/ Course Exams/ Courses Exams/ Courses Exams/ Courses Exams/ Courses Exams/ Courses

Component 2B: Performance in Accelerated Coursework For Numerator = Successful outcomes by all 9 th – 12 th students Denominator = All 9-12 graders that took an accelerated course

Component 3: Postsecondary Readiness Numerator = # of students “ready” on SAT/ACT and or PERT anytime during their time in high school. (Highest scores used) Denominator = on time standard graduates. College Readiness Chart ExamReadingMath PERT ACT1819

Component 4: At-Risk Graduation Rate Portion of Cohort that earned both a Level 2 or lower on the FCAT Reading and Math in 8 th Grade If less than 10 students in this category then overall grad rate will replace it.

Component 5: Growth and Decline in comp. Additional points will be awarded based on the # of points the school improves from prior year: up to 20 additional points. School will lose 5 points if a component declines by at least 10 percentage points. Examples: – Growth: increase in acceleration performance from 25% to 32%. School earns 7 pts = a total of 39 pts for that component – Decline: decrease in acceleration performance from 30% to 20%. School loses 5 pts = a total loss of 15 pts.

Additional Items… Yes there’s more..:0( Mandatory college readiness course if not deemed “college ready” = all FCAT Level 1 & 2 in 10 th grade. School responsibility for withdrawn students 4 achievement levels in Alg. 1 EOC (Lev. 2-5) – Passing = 3, 4, 5 Remove level 3 students from lowest 25%. – Provision made for schools with less than 30 students in this category

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