1. Pathways to Graduation
Northwest High School
Pathways to Graduation

2. Goal: To understand the new graduation requirement as it pertains to my child

3. All students must obtain 20 credits to graduate high school (No change).
4 Credits in English/ Language Arts (English 1-4)
4 Credits in Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a 4th math
3 Credits in social studies (World History, American History, and Government)
3 Credits in Science (Physical Science, Biology, and a 3rd upper level science)
1 Semester of Health
2 Semesters of Physical Education (.25 credits each=.5 credits total) *This requirement can be waived by participating and completing 2 sports seasons or being a member of our marching band for 2 full years
4 Elective Credits
1 Semester (.5 Credits) of Money Management
1 Semester (.5 Credits) of Computer Applications

4. In addition to earning the 20 credits, students must meet 1 of the 3 following requirements (New).
1. Earn a total of 18 points out of 35 points available on the 7 End- of-Course State Assessments. These tests are produced by the American Institutes for Research and are referred to as the AIR Test English I English II Biology American History Government Algebra I Geometry

5. Tests Are Scored 5=Advanced, 4=Accelerated, 3=Proficient, 2=Basic, 1=Limited
Students must earn 4 of their 18 points in Math
Students must earn 4 of their 18 points in English/ Language Arts
Students must earn 6 of their 18 points in Science and Social Studies
Students who did not earn a 3 will have the opportunity to retest Dec 12-Dec 16 at Northwest
Students taking AP classes will not take end-of-course exams, but rather use their AP test (5 or 4 on AP=5, 3 on AP=4, 2 on AP=3)
Students taking CCP will have grade transferred (A or B in CCP=5, C in CCP=4, D in CCP=3)

6. Pathway 2 of 3
2. Earn a non-remediation score on the College Readiness Assessment (ACT)
All Juniors will take ACT in Spring
ACT College Readiness Scores
Writing 18
Mathematics 22
Reading 22
Science 22

7. Pathway 3 of 3
The Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness option means the students must earn 12points through a State Board of Education-approved, in a single career field, and achieve a workforce readiness score on the assessment.
The Class of 2018 must earn a total of 13 points across the 3 WorkKeys sections (reading, applied mathematics, and locating information).

8. What now? Is my son or daughter on pace to graduate?
Is my son or daughter required to retake any or all of the EOC exams?
What are my child’s scores?
When will the retake happen?
What is Northwest doing to help prepare students for the retake?
What happens if they do not score better on the retake?
What can I do to help my child prepare for their retake?

9. 3 Categories of Juniors
Those already having met the graduation requirement of 18 points on EOC exams.
Those on pace to meet the graduation requirement of 18 points on the EOC exams.
Those NOT on pace to reach 18 points on the EOC exams.

10. State Requirements for EOC Exams

11. EOC Test Point Totals for Each Student

12. Does my student need to retake tests?
For Juniors to refrain from having to make up tests:
Must have met the 4 required points for ELA and Math, AND
Must have scored an average of 2 or higher in Biology and American History, AND
Must have accumulated at least 16 points in the first 2 years of high school

13. Does my student need to retake tests?
For Sophomores to refrain from having to make up tests:
Must have scored a 2 or higher on both the ELA I and Algebra I tests, AND
Must have accumulated at least 5 points Examples:
A student scores a 2 on ELA test and 3 on Algebra I test= No make-ups needed
A student scores a 1 on the ELA and a 5 on the Algebra I test= Make up ELA test
A student scores a 2 on ELA test and a 2 on Algebra I test=Make up both

14. What’s Next? Retake tests between December 12-16
Prepare for the retake
PLATO EOC Test review
Window opens Monday, Oct 28
Students will be required to spend a minimum amount of time on PLATO
Students taking one test= 20 hours minimum
Students taking two tests= 15 hours minimum on each test
Students taking three tests= 10 hours minimum on each test
Retake tests between December 12-16

15. We can do this!!! Extraordinary kids Supportive parents
Excellent teachers
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