1. Civics Test Update Including Required Legislation Kristen Pasinski, Director K12 Curriculum and Instruction August 13, 2015

2. American Civics Act HB2064 Requires the State Board of Education to include in the high school competency requirements the requirement to correctly answer 60 out of 100 questions on a test identical to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services exam Required for student high school graduation beginning in the 2016-2017 school year

3. American Civics Act HB2064 A district school shall document on the pupil’s transcript that the pupil has passed the required test Students who receive special education services are not required to achieve a passing score unless it is academically appropriate and mutually agreed upon to include the requirement in the child’s IEP

4. American Civics Act HB2064 When do we celebrate Independence Day? How many amendments does the Constitution have? In what month do we vote for President?

5. American Civics Act HB2064 Online Pilot Oakwood 8 th Grade Online Pilot All Students 8 th Grade Online Pilot 9 th – 11 th Grade All Students 2015-2016 School Year 8 th Grade Exam and then again in HS until a passing score is achieved Any new students 9th-12th grade will be tested at HS Level 2016-2017 School Year

6. American Civics Act HB2064 Preparing Teachers Provide information on legislation and implications Engage in activities and discussion around new legislation Provide review resources and materials Provide curriculum alignment Preparing Students Ensure mastery of concepts in our Curriculum Frameworks Engage in review activities/test preparation

7. American Civics Act HB2064 Communication Plan Distribute letter to all 8 th -11 th grade families Inform Administrators, Counselors, Record Clerks Update Handbooks and Course Description Guide to match policy Social Media

8. Questions and Comments