Academic Standards Committee October 1, 2015

Academic Standards Committee Meeting Health & Physical Education October 1, 2015 Liz Potash

National Standards for K-12 Physical Education Standard 1. The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Standard 2. The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. Standard 3. The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard 4. The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. Standard 5. The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Accelerated Exercise Physiology & Sport Science Accelerated PE: Team Games & Sports This course will offer students an opportunity to participate in a higher intensity Physical Education class that focuses solely on team games and sports; specifically invasion and fielding/striking games. National Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.  At the high school level this standard focuses specifically on accepting others’ differences and ideas, examining moral and ethical conduct in competitive situations and assuming a leadership role in a physical activity setting. Accelerated PE: Individual Activities This course will offer students an opportunity to participate in a higher intensity Physical Education class that focuses solely on lifetime and fitness activities. National Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.  At the high school level this standard focuses specifically on a student’s physical activity and fitness knowledge, the ability to develop a fitness plan and the connection between physical activity and proper nutrition as a strategy for stress management.

Accelerated PE: Team Games & Sports 1 st MP- Invasion games: Football & Soccer (variations) o Assessment: Scenario based assessment on sportsmanship 2 nd MP- Invasion games: Basketball & Handball (variations) o Assessment: Coaching philosophy reflection 3 rd MP- Invasion games: Floor Hockey (variations) o Assessment: Skill/Strategy assessment for invasion games 4 th MP- Fielding/Striking Games: Baseball/Softball (variations) o Assessment: Create/Teach a game project

Accelerated PE: Individual Activities 1 st MP- Net/Wall Games: Badminton, Tennis, Pickle Ball, Table Tennis o Assessment: Skill/Strategy assessment 2 nd MP- Fitness Activities: Weight Training & Conditioning o Assessment: Fitness/Nutrition plan 3 rd MP- Individual Performance Activities & Outdoor Pursuits: Tumbling, Self-defense, Rock Climbing, Adventure Activities o Assessment: Scenario based assessment on cooperative games/activities 4 th MP- Target Games: Archery & Golf (variations) o Assessment: Purpose/value of lifetime activities reflection

Studies in Sexuality Name of Existing Course: Accelerated Studies in Sexuality Proposed Name of Course: Accelerated Senior Seminar: Life 101 Rationale:  The course has evolved, however the title has not.  While there is a piece of the course that focuses on human sexuality, the majority of the course is a much broader perspective on healthy decision making for future applications.  The current class focuses on contemporary issues facing students in the world of Health as they advance beyond high school.  The title was developed through discussions between the current teachers, students and administrators.

Academic Standards Committee October 1, 2015

NCAA Course Review Council Rock’s Plan

NCAA Eligibility Requirements DIVISION I 1) Core Course Requirement (16) 4 years of English. 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered). 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). 2) GPA – Minimum 2.3 calculated using best core courses 3) SAT/ACT Used in conjunction with GPA on a sliding scale.

NCAA – RC8 When a course has been placed on hold and given the code of RC8, the high school uploads the required documents for the course to be reviewed. The required documents are: – Course description. – Unit-by-unit or week-by-week outline of the course. – Flow chart of all courses in the subject area.

Social Studies Courses Current Titles Foundations of American Civilization 9 Foundations of American Civilization 10 Foundations of World History New Titles Literacy Studies in American History 9 Literacy Studies in American History 10 Literacy Studies in World History

English Courses Current TitlesNew Titles Foundations of English 9English 9: Reading and Writing Workshop Foundations or English 10English 10: Reading and Writing Workshop Foundations of English 11English 11: Reading and Writing Workshop Foundations of English 12English 12: Reading and Writing Workshop Strategies for Improving ReadingIntensive Reading Acting 1 The Stage and the School 1 Acting 2The Stage and the School 2 Critical ViewingCritical Film Analysis Strategies of CompositionExpository Composition

Academic Standards Committee October 1, 2015

Secondary Grading

Individual Marking Period Grading Guidelines PercentageGrade 97.50% → % A % → 97.49% A 89.50% → 91.49% A % → 89.49% B % → 87.49% B 79.50% → 81.49% B % → 79.49% C % → 77.49% C 69.50% → 71.49% C % → 69.49% D % → 67.49% D 59.50% → 61.49% D- 0.00% → 59.49% F

Final Grade Guidelines Full Year & Alt Day Courses MP GradeMP Quality Pts.Total Pts.Final Grade A A+ A A A A- B B+ B B B B- C C+ C C C C- D D+ D D D D- F D- or F 0-1F

Final Grade Guidelines Semester Courses MP GradeMP Quality Pts.Total Pts.Final Grade A A+ A A A A- B B+ B B B B- C C+ C C C C- D D+ D 2 3-4D D- 1 2 D- F 0 1 D- or F 0F

Grading Exceptions Occasionally, a numerical average is not the best indication of a student’s progress. The teacher’s subjective judgment is considered a valid element in student evaluation. To more accurately represent the student’s achievement, the teacher may adjust the final grade. The adjustment can be made in either of the following ways: A higher final grade is given which more accurately represents a student’s achievement than the average marking period grade. A lower final grade is given which more accurately represents a student’s achievement than the average marking period grade. A written explanation will be provided.

Academic Standards Committee October 1, 2015

German in Council Rock

German in CR Highlights of our German Program. 1- Students taking German regularly speak of the positive experience they have. 2- The German Exchange Program and the experiences provided through this program. 3- Opportunities for students to participate and compete in local and regional competitions to enhance their experience in the study of German.

German in CR The following concerns led to a recommendation in May of 2015 to phase out German as a WL offering in CR. While we are pleased with our program, students and teachers, the lack of enrollment has created the following concerns. 1.Ability to run courses at the higher levels due to declining enrollment. 2.Inconsistency in offering German at the middle schools. 3.Staffing implications – affects WL as well as other areas in which German teachers have certifications. 4.Lost efficiencies in scheduling courses. 5.Continuing to run German sections below our target threshold may create inequities with our other offerings.

A Look at the Numbers Four Year Enrollment Trend in German

German Course NorthSouth German 1022 H German German 2815 German 3635 H German German 410 H German AP German1311 Totals95134 Grand Total229 Course HMSNMSRMS German Grand Total61

German Course NorthSouth German 1016 H German German German 3512 H German German 410 H German AP German1100 Totals88117 Grand Total205 Course HMSNMSRMS German Grand Total63 Retention Rate – to German 1 to German 2: 83 to 68 (82%) German 2 to German 3: 69 to 56 (81%) German 3 to German 4: 103 to 42 (41%) German 4 to AP: 46 to 11 (24%)

German Course NorthSouth German 1017 H German 2921 German 2917 German 3910 H German German 410 H German AP German018 Totals60116 Grand Total176 Course HMSNMSRMS German Grand Total72 Retention Rate – to German 1 to German 2: 79 to 56 (71%) German 2 to German 3: 68 to 54 (79%) German 3 to German 4: 56 to 31 (55%) German 4 to AP: 42 to 18 (43%)

German Course NorthSouth German 100 H German German German 3811 H German 3722 German 410 H German AP German24 Totals58103 Grand Total161 Course HMSNMSRMS German Grand Total70 Retention Rate – to German 1 to German 2: 89 to 77 (87%) German 2 to German 3: 56 to 48 (86%) German 3 to German 4: 54 to 30 (56%) German 4 to AP: 31 to 6 (19%)

German Sections HMS – German 1 (0) NMS – German 1 (25) & (20) RMS – German 1 (25) North German 2 (10) H German 2 (18) German 3 (8) + H German 3 (7) = 15 German 4 (1) + H German 4 (12) = 13 South German 2 (24) H German 2 (25) German 3 (11) H German 3 (22) H German 4 (17) AP German (6)

A look at other Bucks County High Schools GermanOther Offerings BensalemNoSpanish, French, Japanese Bristol BoroughNoSpanish, Italian Bristol TownshipNoSpanish, Italian Bucks County Technical HSNoSpanish CentennialYes Central BucksNoSpanish, French, Chinese MorrisvilleNo New Hope SoleburyNoSpanish, French NeshaminyNoSpanish, French PalisadesYes PennridgeYes PennsburyYes QuakertownYes

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