1. Michigan High School Graduation Requirements August 2006

2. 2 Our students face both national and international competition Research shows many students are not prepared to succeed in college or workplace Courses like Algebra II are new gateway to higher paying jobs Michigan’s economic success is tied to a well- educated workforce Why…Economic Survival

3. 3 Strong math and science backgrounds Creative problem solvers Effective communicators Leadership qualities Flexibility - ability to adapt A minimum of 14 years of education Why…Employers Want

4. 4 College-ready is Work-ready “…we know that the skills expected for college are also the skills needed to enter today’s workforce. So whether students plan further education or work after high school graduation, they need to graduate college-ready.” On Course for Success ACT

5. 5 History of High School Requirements Cherry Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth Yearlong study of resources, districts and best practices State Board of Education leads the movement Extraordinary partnership between Executive and Legislative branches

6. 6 History of High School Requirements Legislation signed by Governor Granholm on April 20, 2006 created a set of rigorous high school requirements State graduation requirements become most comprehensive in nation New requirements effective Class of 2011 except for Languages other than English: 2016

7. 7 Successful High School Programs High expectations Rigorous requirements Academic studies applied to real-world situations and projects Challenging career/technical studies Work-based learning opportunities

8. 8 School Environment Teachers working together Students actively engaged Productive senior year Guidance Support structures High Schools That Work, Southern Regional Education Board June 2005

9. 9 Higher Education Local School District Staff ISD and RESA Consultants Career and Technical Educators Special Education and Support Staff Content and Curriculum Consultants Professional Organizations Others Our Partners Collaboration is the Key

10. 10 Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum 2011 Requirements (2006 8 th grade class) –4 English Language Arts –4 Mathematics (1 in senior year) –3 Science –3 Social Studies –1 Physical Education/Health –1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts –On-line course/experience 2016 Requirements (2006 3 rd grade class) –2 credits/experience in Languages other than English

11. 11 Courageous Leadership “By enacting the Michigan Merit Curriculum, the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm…the State Board of Education and the Department of Education have catapulted Michigan from the state that demanded among the least…to one of the states that demands the most. Enacting Michigan Merit Curriculum required political leadership and courage. Implementing it well will require the skill and dedication of Michigan’s educators, a challenge they are surely up to.” Michael Cohen President and CEO of Achieve, Inc.

12. 12 What Was MDE’s Charge? Create a set of subject matter content expectations and guidelines that will ensure rigorous learning for all students in high school so as to meet the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum Convene committees that represent the highest levels of expertise

13. 13 What Was MDE’s Charge? Align expectations to national and international standards Submit work for public and national reviews Publish documents that are useful to teachers, parents, students, and the community

14. 14 Michigan Merit Curriculum The Michigan Merit Curriculum represents the credits required for graduation in specific subject areas and learning experiences –Course/Credit Content Expectations for: English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies –Subject Area/Learning Experience Guidelines for: Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (VPAA) Physical Education/Health Online Learning Languages other than English (LOTE)

15. High School Course/Credit Content Expectations

16. 16 Who Was Involved? Academic Work Groups –Chaired by Higher Education –Other representative members Local and Intermediate School Districts Professional Organizations Career & Technical Education Review Committees Web Review National Review –Achieve, Inc. – ELA and Mathematics –Council of State Science Supervisors –North American Council for Online Learning

17. 17 What Was Developed? High School Content Expectations (HSCE) –The “universe” of recommended content during a 4 year high school experience Course/Credit Content Expectations (CCE) –Specific course/credit content requirements derived from the “universe” of the HSCE

18. 18 Build on and extend -Michigan K-8 Grade Level Content Expectations and the K-8 Educational Experience -Michigan Curriculum Framework -Career and Employability Skills Standards and Benchmarks Course/Credit Content Expectations

19. 19 Are aligned with national standards and recommendations from:  American Diploma Project (ADP) and Achieve, Inc.,  National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)  College Board (SAT)  National Assessment Evaluation Program (NAEP) and National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)  American College Testing Program (ACT) Course/Credit Content Expectations

20. 20 English Language Arts Required: 4 credits Credit content is defined by units –4 model units per credit (year) –Anchor texts narrative/informational –Organized by Big Ideas –Increasing levels of complexity and sophistication Emphasis on Reading, Writing, and Informational Text

21. 21 Mathematics Required: 4 Credits Credit content is developed for: –Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Integrated Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required Senior year of math is required – to be selected from district or online options, and/or dual enrollment Sequence is not mandated Legislation lists examples, list not exclusive Integrated math allowed

22. 22 Science Required: 3 Credits Credit content is developed for: –Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Biology required of everyone Choice of Physics or Chemistry 3 rd credit to be selected from district or online options, and/or dual enrollment Legislation encourages 4 th credit Sequence not mandated

23. 23 Social Studies Required: 3 credits Credit content is being developed for: –U.S. History and Geography, Civics, Economics, and World History and Geography 1 credit in U.S. History and Geography.5 credit in Civics.5 credit in Economics 1 credit in World History and Geography Anticipated approval and dissemination 2007

24. High School Course/Credit Guidelines

25. 25 Course/Credit Guidelines The Course/Credit Guidelines (CCG) –Provide high schools with general content and processes –Local school districts will assign credits based on their course/credit offerings that are aligned to the Course/Credit Guidelines –Guidelines are aligned to Michigan Curriculum Framework, Career and Technical Education Standards, and/or other program area guidelines

26. 26 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Required: 1 credit Guidelines are developed for: –Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts The goal is to provide students with experience in the entire artistic/creative process Guidelines focus on artistic/creative processes rather than defining set of courses that meet guidelines Credit assignment is up to local school district

27. 27 Physical Education/Health Required: 1 credit Guidelines are being developed for: –Health and Physical Education Physical Education and Health requirements: –Must be taught by teachers with the appropriate endorsements (MA, MX or KH for health; MB, MX or SP for physical education); –May be integrated into one course if the teacher is qualified and guidelines for both health and physical education are met.

28. 28 Online Requirement Requirement: No credit by law requires online learning experience Guidelines for this learning experience have been developed –Credit or non-credit course or learning experience OR… –District has integrated online learning into each credit area required for graduation MDE identifies basic level of technology and internet access for requirement to be in effect

29. 29 Languages Other Than English Required: –2 credits in high school OR.. –Course work or other learning experiences prior to/during high school (K-12) American Sign Language (ASL) and Heritage Languages qualify toward this requirement Requirement may be met on-line

30. 30 Timeline for Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines will be presented to the State Board and made available on the MDE website on August 4, 2006: –English Language Arts: Units for 9 th and 10 th grades –Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Statistics –Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics –Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts –Online Experience

31. 31 Timeline for Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines projected for 2007 –Social Studies: U.S. History and Geography, Economics, Civics, World History and Geography –Languages other than English (LOTE): Guidelines for credit and experience

32. 32 Total Number of Credits Required Course/Credit Expectations (CCEs) & Course/Credit Guidelines (CCGs) being Developed by MDERelease Date High School Content Expectation Completion/ Release Date 4 CreditsENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSApril 2006 English 9, 10August 2006 English 11,12January 2007 Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule

33. 33 Total Number of Credits Required Course/Credit Expectations (CCEs) & Course/Credit Guidelines (CCGs) being Developed by MDE Additional Course/Credit Expectation Options Being Developed by MDERelease Date High School Content Expectation Completion/ Release Date 4 CreditsMATHEMATICSApril 2006 Algebra IAugust 2006 Algebra IIAugust 2006 GeometryAugust 2006 Plus 1 additional creditPrecalculusAugust 2006 Statistics & ProbabilityAugust 2006 Integrated Math September 2006 Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule

34. 34 Total Number of Credits Required Course/Credit Expectations (CCEs) & Course/Credit Guidelines (CCGs) being Developed by MDE Additional Course/Credit Expectation Options Being Developed by MDERelease Date High School Content Expectation Completion/ Release Date 3 CreditsSCIENCEOctober 2006 BiologyOctober 2006 Chemistry or PhysicsOctober 2006 Plus 1 additional creditEarth ScienceOctober 2006 Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule

35. 35 Total Number of Credits Required Course/Credit Expectations (CCEs) & Course/Credit Guidelines (CCGs) being Developed by MDE Credit/Course Expectation Options Being Developed by MDERelease Date High School Content Expectation Completion/ Release Date 3 CreditsSOCIAL STUDIESJuly 2007 CivicsJuly 2007 EconomicsJuly 2007 US History & GeographyJuly 2007 World History & GeographyJuly 2007 Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule

36. 36 Total Number of Credits Required Course/Credit Expectations (CCEs) & Course/Credit Guidelines (CCGs) being Developed by MDE Credit/Course Expectation Options Being Developed by MDE High School Content Expectation Completion/ Release Date 1 Credit VISUAL, PERFORMING AND APPLIED ARTS (Guidelines) September 2006 1 Credit PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (Guidelines) 2006-2007 Non-Credit or Credit ONLINE EXPERIENCE (Guidelines) October 2006 2 Credits in Grades 9-12 or Equivalent K- 12 Experience LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) Beginning with Class of 2016 (Guidelines) July 2007 Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule

37. 37 Performance Matters What’s New Meet or exceed content expectations Perform and demonstrate competency Assign credit based on meeting expectations Currently Pass or fail Seat time Individual courses What We Know

38. 38 Courses vs. Credits Student earns credit by: Successfully completing the learning expectations in the Course/Credit Content Expectations for the credit area Successful completion to be determined, in part, by state or local district assessments “Testing out” allowed based on earning qualifying score on state or local assessments

39. 39 Courses vs. Credits, cont’d. Graduation requirements intended to be standards/competency-based Requirements do not imply courses, seat time, Carnegie Units Legislation says districts may offer credits through “alternate methods” (e.g. Humanities, CTE, Industrial Technology, Voc-Ed, or combination)

40. 40 Courses vs. Credits, cont’d. Credit requirement can be met in variety of ways and in other courses –Career Technical Education –Community based learning –Independent study/project work High school credit may be earned for high school level courses taken prior to high school

41. 41 Courses vs. Credits, cont’d. Legislation does not prohibit student satisfying credit requirements through: –Dual enrollment –Advanced Placement –International Baccalaureate –Other “early college” experiences or programs

42. 42 Michigan Merit Curriculum Assessments By April 2009 the MDE must develop or select and approve assessments districts may use to measure achievement in at least the required credit areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies by: –End-of-course exams –Possible incremental (semester) assessments

43. 43 Michigan Merit Curriculum Assessments Local districts may use own assessments to measure achievement in credits New law authorizes local district to institute Michigan Merit Exam (MME) as graduation requirement

44. 44 Personal Curriculum Must meet high school requirements except as designated by law Graduation requirements may be modified through the “Personal Curriculum”

45. 45 Personal Curriculum Developed by team comprised of: the student, parent/guardian, high school counselor or staff member designated by principal No age or grade level specified Should incorporate as much of graduation requirements as practicable

46. 46 Personal Curriculum, cont’d. Shall include measurable goals and evaluation Aligned with student’s Educational Development Plan (EDP from 7 th grade) Final plan must be approved by parents and district superintendent Parents must communicate with teachers once each quarter to assess progress

47. 47 Personal Curriculum CreditsSubject AreaDescription Personal Curriculum (Modification) 4 CreditsEnglish Language Arts Aligned with subject area content expectations developed by the Department and approved by the State Board of Education No modification 4 CreditsMathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 1 additional math or math-related credit Math or math-related credit in the final year All students must: Complete at least 3.5 math or math-related credits Complete a math or math-related credit in the final year Algebra 2 modification options: Complete 2.5 credits including.5 credit of Algebra II OR Complete a two year Career and Technical education curriculum which includes.5 credit of Algebra II content OR Complete Algebra 2 over 2 years with credit given for each year

48. 48 Personal Curriculum 3 CreditsScience Biology Chemistry or Physics 1 additional Science credit No modification 3 CreditsSocial Studies.5 Civics.5 Economics US History and Geography World History and Geography No modification of Civics 2 credits must be earned Modified only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages 1 CreditHealth and Physical Education Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education Modification only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages CreditsSubject AreaDescription Personal Curriculum (Modification)

49. 49 Personal Curriculum CreditsSubject AreaDescription Personal Curriculum (Modification) 1 CreditVisual, Performing, Applied Arts Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education Modification only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages 2 CreditsWorld Languages Begins with the Class of 2016 Credits earned in grades 9-12 OR An equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 No modification Online Learning Experience Online course or learning experience OR Online experience is incorporated into each of the required credits No modification

50. 50 Sample Student Schedule - Career Technical Education Emphasis LOTE Period 6 Visual, Performing, and Applied (VPAA) Health/PE Period 5 ChemistryBiology Period 4 ScienceGov/EconUS HistoryWorld History Period 3 Math-RelatedAlgebra IIGeometryAlgebra I Period 2 English 12English 11English 10English 9 Period 1 Grade 12Grade 11Grade 10Grade 9 CTE LOTE: Languages other than English

51. 51 Sample Student Schedule - Instrumental Music Emphasis Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Period 1English 9English 10English 11English 12 Period 2Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIMath-Related Period 3World HistoryUS HistoryGov/EconScience Period 4BiologyChemistryLOTEElective/Elective Period 5Health/PELOTEVPAAElective/Elective Period 6Band

52. 52 7 Period Day Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Period 1English 9English 10English 11English 12 Period 2Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIMath-Related Period 3Earth ScienceBiologyPhysicsCTE or Elective Period 4World HistoryUS HistoryGovernment/EconCTE or Elective Period 5Health/PE VPAA CTE or Elective Period 6 LOTE CTE or Elective Period 7 Elective/ Elective Elective/ Elective CTE or Elective

53. 53 First Semester or A Schedule Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Block 1English 9English 10English 11English 12 Block 2Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra IIMath-Related Block 3Health/PELOTECTE or Elective Block 4LOTEElectiveCTE or Elective Second Semester or B Schedule Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Block 1World HistoryUS HistoryPhysicsGov/ Econ Block 2BiologyChemistryCTE or Elective Block 3VPAAElectiveCTE or Elective Block 4Elective CTE or Elective 4x4 Block A/B Block

54. 54 Trimester 1Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Period 1English 9 AEnglish 10 ACTE or Elective Period 2Biology AUS History ACTE or Elective Period 3World History AElectiveCTE or Elective Period 4VPAA AElectiveEnglish 11 AEnglish 12 A Period 5Algebra 1 AElectiveAlgebra II AMath-Related A Trimester 2Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Period 1Health/PE AElectiveCTE or Elective Period 2Biology BElectiveCTE or Elective Period 3Algebra 1 BChemistry ACTE or Elective Period 4VPAA BGeometry AAlgebra II BMath-Related B Period 5LOTE AElectiveEconomicsScience A Trimester 3Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 Period 1English 9 BEnglish 10 BCTE or Elective Period 2Health/PE BUS History BCTE or Elective Period 3World History BChemistry BCTE or Elective Period 4LOTE BGeometry BGovernmentEnglish 12 B Period 5Elective English 11 BScience B Trimester Schedule

55. 55 Special Education All graduation requirements apply Student’s IEP supports the student to achieve graduation The IEP must identify the appropriate supports to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum or through a Personal Curriculum

56. 56 Support for Students At Risk Students at risk of failure or dropping out District must provide parents information on tutoring, support, counseling services that are available, such as: –31A programs/services –Services required through NCLB (if school receives Title 1 funds) –Other school/district-based services

57. 57 District Modification District must make available opportunities to meet all graduation requirements by beginning of 2007-08 school year (when next year’s 8 th graders enter 9 th grade) If not available in the district itself, other arrangements such as: –Co-op agreements with neighboring district(s) –Online options –Dual enrollment –Distance learning

58. 58 District Modification If district still can not provide required opportunities, may apply for approval of phase-in plan –MDE to develop guidelines Phase-in, no permanent waivers If district can not meet requirements, MDE will work with district to develop plan

59. 59 Specialty Schools State Superintendent may designate up to 15 “Specialty Schools” Exempt from the 4 ELA credits Exempt from the 3 Social Studies credits Must require 4 credits of Science, with no modification No modification of Math credits

60. 60 Specialty Schools, cont’d. Must incorporate significant Reading and Writing in curriculum Specialized, innovative curriculum using national or international models Mean scores on Math and Science sections of ACT must be 10% above local district

61. 61 Specialty Schools, cont’d. Must have an 85% graduation rate Must have 75% enrolled in post-secondary Students and parents must be notified if school doesn’t meet Michigan Merit graduation requirements Student transferring to another school would be required to meet graduation requirements

62. 62 School Accreditation State accreditation of high schools dependent upon schools providing opportunities to meet all graduation requirements Beginning 2008-09 school year, no high school will be accredited unless such opportunities are provided Law provides for consequences for schools failing to be accredited for 3 consecutive years

63. 63 MDE Obligations Develop Course/Credit Content Expectations for subject areas named in legislation Develop guidelines for: –PE/Health –Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts –Online Learning Experience –Languages other than English (experiences K-12) Alternative delivery methods District phase-in requirements

64. 64 MDE Obligations, cont’d. Within 3 years develop or select and approve assessments that may be used by the district for the Course/Credit requirements (at a minimum) in: –English Language Arts –Mathematics –Science –Social Studies Develop guidelines for applications for “specialty schools”

65. 65 District Obligations Opportunities in place by 2007-08 school year to meet all graduation requirements If not, proposal for phase-in plan Educational Development Plan for 7 th graders to be completed by time student enters high school

66. 66 District Obligations, cont’d. Graduation credit areas taught by “highly qualified” (NCLB) teachers Notice to parents of students failing or in danger of dropping out Basic technology and internet access in place to support on-line requirement

67. 67 Find Information on Web Michigan.gov/highschool (with link to HSCE site) http://www.michigan.gov/highschool Michigan.gov/hsce http://www.michigan.gov/hsce Michigan.gov/oeaa (MME/ACT information) http://michigan.gov/oeaa Michigan.gov/mathematics (mathematics resources) http://www.michigan.gov/mathematics ACT.org (policy makers) On Course for Success http://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/success_report.pdf ACT.org (policy makers) Reading Between the Lines http://www.act.org/path/policy/reports/reading.html ACT.org (College Readiness Standards) http://www.act.org/standard/index.html

68. 68 MDE Contact Information Jeremy M. Hughes, Ph.D. Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer Hughesj@michigan.gov Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul, Director Office of School Improvement Canuly@michigan.gov Betty Underwood, Assistant Director Office of School Improvement Underwoodb@michigan.gov Deborah Clemmons, Supervisor Office of School Improvement Clemmonsd@michigan.gov