1. HIGH SCHOOL READING COACHES’ MEETING LAURA J. COHEN BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT GUIDANCE COORDINATOR JANUARY 10, 2012 Progression: K-20

2. Without struggle, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglas

3. What are our goals? To provide the most appropriate academically rigorous curriculum for each student. To make sure that each student leaves our doors with the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be competitive in the 21 st century workforce. To make sure that each student has been guided toward choices that open every possible post- secondary door. To ensure that all families are aware of post- secondary funding options and their requirements.

4. A K-8 Perspective on Progress

5. English 4 English 4 Math 4 Math 4 Science 3 Science 3 Social Studie s 3* Fine Arts 1* Fine Arts 1* PE 1* PE 1* Electives 8 Electives 8 Computer Literacy Computer Literacy Service Learning Service Learning FCAT GPA Algebra Geometr y Biology Online Course

6. Graduation Requirements: Current 10 th Graders Class of 2014 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC-30% of final grade) Geometry or equivalent 3 Science 1 World History 1 United States History 0.5 United States Government 0.5 Economics 1.0 Performing Arts* 1.0 HOPE* 8.0 Electives FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant 2.0 GPA 40 Community Service Hours Computer Competency

7. Graduation Requirements: Current 9 th Graders (Class of 2015) 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Geometry or equivalent (EOC – 30% of final grade) 3 Science Biology or equivalent (EOC – 30% of final grade) 1 World History 1 United States History Online computer course 0.5 United States Government 0.5 Economics 1.0 Performing Arts* 1.0 HOPE* 8.0 Electives FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant 2.0 GPA 40 Community Service Hours Computer Competency

8. Graduation Requirements: Current 8 th Graders (Class of 2016) 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) 3 Science Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) 1 World History 1 United States History Online computer course 0.5 United States Government 0.5 Economics 1.0 Performing Arts* 1.0 HOPE* 8.0 Electives FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant 2.0 GPA 40 Community Service Hours Computer Competency

9. Graduation Requirements: Current 7 th Graders (Class of 2017) 4 English 4 Math Algebra 1 or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Geometry or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Algebra 2 or equivalent (No EOC at this time) 3 Science Biology or equivalent (EOC – P/F) Chemistry or Physics (No EOC at this time) Equally rigorous course Online computer course 1 World History 1 United States History 0.5 United States Government 0.5 Economics 1.0 Performing Arts* 1.0 HOPE* 8.0 Electives FCAT Reading 2.0 or concordant 2.0 GPA 40 Community Service Hours Computer Competency

10. Janie Smith: Class of 2012 English  Eng 1  Eng 2  Eng 3  Eng 4 Math  Algebra IA  Algebra IB  Informal Geometry  Geometry Science  Biology  Integrated Science  Environmental Science Social Studies  World History  American History  Gov/Economics ELECTIVES  Information Technology  Drawing 1, 2  Volleyball  Guitar 1, 2  TV Production  Drama 1, 2 HOPE Passed FCAT  Math (Level 2, 301)  Reading (Level 2, 311) GPA: 3.0 45 hours of community service

11. Where can Janie Go AFTER HS? BRIGHT FUTURES?? NO!!  No Foreign Language for FMS/FAS!  No Vocational courses for GSV!  Informal Geometry does not count for FMS/FAS! State University Admissions? NO!!  No Foreign Language  No Algebra II  Academic Electives???  No Honors/Advanced Courses

12. Where Can Janie go After HS? NCAA Scholarship? NO!!  She doesn’t have 16 Academic Units (Maybe she should have taken some ACADEMIC ELECTIVES!) Work Force?? NO!! o Janie has no skills! o 21 st Century Workforce jobs will require advanced math/science/technical skills!

13. Janie Smith: Class of 2017  English  Eng 1-Honors  Eng 2-Honors  Eng 3-AP English Language  Eng 4-AP English Literature  Math  Algebra I-EOC  Geometry-EOC  Algebra II  Integrated Math III  Science  Biology Honors-EOC  Chemistry Honors  Physics Honors  Social Studies  World History-Honors  United States History-AP  Gov/Economics-AP  HOPE*  ELECTIVES  Web Design I, II, & III  Psychology-AP  Human Geography-AP  Spanish I & II  Team Sports  Performing Fine Art*  Tests Passed  FCAT Reading 2.0  End of Course Exams Algebra Geometry Biology  GPA: 3.0  45 hours of community service