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ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL PARENT UNIVERSITY

The Tassel is Worth the Hassle

• Budget Brief:- Less funding (2011 Legislative Agenda)- Do more with less (AJC Article, 2.13.11)- Least negative impact on students (Page One

Article, January/February Edition)- Short & Long-term impacts- Planning, patience, & pocketbooks- Citizens Guide to the CCSD Budget

Budget Blues

• Truth v. Reality . . . Governor’s campaign promises v. state economics

• State shortfall = $3.8 million loss due to ending AARA – state has no plan to replace

• T & E (Step increases) will continue in the form of “austerity cuts” CCSD will only get $2.4 million

• $25.25 Million total budget cuts due to austerity

Budget Blues . . . (cont.)

• Continued local funding loss due to continued decrease in property value, foreclosures, etc. = $7.5 million SY 11-12 (CCSD will use ‘Jobs Bill Money’ to help fill this loss)

• CCSD has saved ALL of that federal money unlike other districts who have already spent it!

Other factors:

• Governor’s budget does not show any funding restored due to cuts for the last 3 years

• Governor announced no furloughs but did not state how to pay for the work days

• Continued reduced funding for transportation• CCSD will add ~ 700 more students next year

due to growth . . . state may not have the money to fund the mid-year budget = another loss of $3 million

Other factors:

• Teachers are under the impression they will get a step increase – not with proposed, continued austerity cuts

• Title I/SPED. Funds - $2.9 million loss in federal money

• Anticipated participation in State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) will cost CCSD another $1 million in SY 11-12 . . .burden will be on local tax payer

• Tax reform promises – revenue neutral??? Will take another 2 years to implement

Enough already!!!

• Public money for private school was $50 million . . . legislature has proposed to add another $50 million for this program AND allow students to participate in public school extracurricular• CCSD will have ~ $7 million shortfall even in light of

using the ‘Jobs Bill’ money and a 10-11 one mill increase

• (4) Furloughs days would be needed again in SY 11-12 (save ~ $5 million)

• Continue to increase class size

WHAT IS RT3?• Authorized under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)• Provides funding to States to develop assessments that

are valid, support and inform instruction, provide accurate information about what students know and can do

• Measure student achievement against standards designed to ensure that all students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and the workplace

• Provide administrators, educators, parents, and students with the data and information needed to continuously improve teaching and learning

Why did CCSD apply for this?• To be at the table to influence the criteria versus

sitting back and waiting for something to be “done to us”.

• Access to $400 million (state will keep $200 million)• CCSD should receive about $2.6 million.• Data-driven decision making & standards based

accountability already in place in CCSD.• RT3 will enhance current programs in order to

deepen and quicken the pace of educational reform.

Basics of RT3 and the impact on EHS

• Scope of Work from CCSD to the State & Feds was approved.• Outlines CCSD’s approach to addressing the (4) Tenets of

RTTT• Tenet #1 = Common Core Standards & Assessments- Measure & address individual student progress (EHS is

disaggregating performance data via DMR’s)- STEM (EHS is addressing through competitive course

offerings in those areas & through Career Pathways)- T.A.A. (EHS will continue to improve program & delivery)- Collaborative common planning/ (PLC’s) professional

learning communities (EHS is currently utilizing PLC’s)

RT3 Basics (cont.)

• Tenet #1 (cont.)- E-lockers re-instituted- Senior Project (EHS will continue to execute)- 21st century learners/classrooms (EHS will

continue to support teacher participation in TeAch 21 classes)

RT3• Tenet #2 Longitudinal Data System- One stop, desk-top-shop for student data via ASPEN- Data Management Team (EHS currently uses a

distributive leadership model in which student performance data is analyzed to assure continued academic improvement. The goal is to provide students with the level of work most appropriate to their abilities (differentiation).

- Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) to compliment populations of students not addressed via special education or RTI/SST.

RT3• Tenet #3 Great Teachers & Leaders - Common statewide teacher and leader

performance evaluation system which clearly defines effectiveness, sets clear expectation of performance, & provides individual bonuses.

- The current teacher evaluation tool is not an option.

- True measure of student progress via pre & post tests not year to year high stakes tests.

- Bonus money to come from $2.6 million?

RT3• Tenet #4 Turning Around Low Performing

Schools- Low performing determined by current

NCLB/AYP standards.- Tenet #4 does not apply to EHS at this time

and, we must work to make sure it never does!!!

Game Plan• Regardless of the changes in the political scene, the state

of NCLB, budget shortfalls, and the introduction of RT3, best practices remain the same!

• Thoughtfully & relentlessly enhance/improve the quality of education for all students via . . .

professional collaboration (PLC’s & walk-throughs) instructional accountability (walk-throughs) proactive disaggregation of student performance data

(DMR’s) execute lesson plans that provide students with the level

of work MOST appropriate to their ability (differentiate)

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE POLICY INFORMATION

STUDENTS WHO ATTEND SCHOOL REGULARLY AND PUNCTUALLY LEARN

MORE AND ENJOY A MORE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE THAN THOSE WHO

DO NOT. AT ETOWAH, CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE AND PROMPTNESS ARE AN

EXPECTATION

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATES

•2007-08 95.8%•2008-09 96.2%•2009-10 95.8%•2010-11 97 - 98% This year’s school-wide goal was to

exceed 95%.

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE TAKING

High school attendance is taken during each class period to assure

the required seat time for each class is achieved.

9-WEEK PERFECT ATTENDANCE:

EVENT CARD FOR FREE ADMISSION TO ANY ONE SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT GOOD UNTIL THE

END OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION , IF WEATHER IS PERMITTING,

STUDENTS ENJOY LUNCH IN THE COURTYARD FOR THE WEEK OF DISTRIBUTION

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES

ETOWAH HIGH

SCHOOL

9-WE E K PE R FE C T AT T E NDANC E AWAR D

This card entitles

To:

Enjoy lunch in the courtyard area from Feb 14 thru 17, 2011 (these days only) One free admission to any on-campus, EHS school-sponsored event

Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal May 27, 2011

Authorized by Expires

Can be used in combination with other cards that may be earned during the current year for event admission

Card to be relinquished at time of use for admission

SEMESTER/YEAR PERFECT ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE:

Students who drive will have a choice of a semester of free parking which allows them to pick their parking spot

9TH grade students will be placed in a drawing for two new bicycles

9th – 11th graders will get an activity card for free admission to unlimited events throughout the following semester

Seniors will receive an attendance cord/pin for graduation ceremonies

Per the superintendent‘s academic achievement recognition manual (honors day), each grade level will

recognize superior attendance Ford and Chevy dealership incentives (free car opportunity)

Absent Excuses

In order for any absence to be considered excused, a written note from parents, doctors, etc. must be turned in to the attendance office

within 5 days of the student’s return to school.

Student Appeals

Any student having a passing grade with 7 or more absences (excused, unexcused, or OSS) in a semester will receive no credit for that class

unless a student appeal is submitted and approved by the Attendance

Committee and the Principal.

How will I know if I need to appeal?

The need to appeal will be evident on the student report card (“NC”) or transcripts (zero credit) in the

credit column for any class that has a passing grade of 70 or above.

Where do I go to get an appeal form?

Appeal forms can be obtained from the attendance office (7101) or the counseling office (3108) and submitted to either Dr. Ashley’s office

(6210) or in the counseling office in the “C” building.

Students will complete the form including a reason (in their own words) as to why the

appeal should be granted.

When do I submit an appeal?

Appeals are to be submitted during the last 2 weeks of the current semester.

The deadline for appeals is 10 school days after the end of

each semester.

NOTE:

Absent excuses submitted at time of appeal for the prior semester will be

considered by the attendance committee but will not change

absences from unexcused to excused.

TAADRAGeorgia’s Teen-age and Adult Driver

Responsibility Act (TAADRA) of 1997, requires that local school systems certify that a student’s

attendance pattern and discipline record permits him or her to have a Georgia learner’s permit or driver’s

license.

Certificate of Attendance for a drivers’ license

Per Georgia law, any student 15 – 17 years old having 10 or more unexcused days of

attendance during the school year will have no driving privileges. This will remain in

effect through the current school year and continues in the following school year.

Requests for Certificate of Attendance are submitted in the

attendance office and require at least 24 hours to process. They are valid for 30 days from time of issuance

except at the end of the school year when they are valid for the entire

summer break.

Please consult the CCSD Student/Parent Handbook for more detailed information on

attendance and student appeals.

SUBJECT UNITS REQ. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE

LITERATURE 49th Lit/Comp

9th Lit/Comp (Honors)10th Lit/Comp

10th Lit/Comp (Honors)American Lit/Comp

American Lit/Comp (Honors)12th Lit/Comp

12th Lit / Comp AP

MATHEMATICS 4 Math I---------------------------

Acc. Math I---------------------------

Acc. Math 2

Math 2---------------------------

Acc. Math 2---------------------------

AP Stats

Math 3---------------------------

Acc. Math 3---------------------------

Acc. Math 3

4th Year of Math(Math 4, AP Stat,

AP Calc, Bus. Math)---------------------------

AP Calculus

SCIENCE 4 Biology

---------------------------Honors Biology

Physical Scienceor

Chemistry---------------------------

Honors Chemistry

Environmental Scienceor

Chemistry (Honors)or

Physics (Honors)---------------------------

AP Science

Human Anatomy (Honors)Environ. Science

AstronomyAP Science

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 World HistoryHonors World History

AP World History

US HistoryHonors US History

AP US History

Government / EconomicsAP Government

P.E. AND HEALTH 1Personal Fitness and Health(ROTC – 3 Consecutive Units fulfill this requirement)

Personal Fitnessand

Health

X X X

REQUIRED ELECTIVES 3Foreign Language, Fine Arts and/or Technical classes.*4 yr GA and out-of-state colleges require 2 years of the same FL but encourage 3 yrs of the same FL

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*(Foreign Language)---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

MISC. ELECTIVES 4Elective Elective

Elective Elective

TOTAL UNITS 23

FOUR YEAR PLAN OF STUDY Class of 2015

2 Year College Technical College

4 Year University Research Based University UGA / Georgia Tech

9 Literature9 Literature

orHonors 9 Literature

Honors 9 Literature

Math I Math IHonors Accelerated Math I

or Honors Accelerated Math II

Biology Biology Honors Biology

Health / Personal Fitness Health / Personal Fitness Health / Personal Fitness

Math Support I World Geography andPeer Leadership

AP Human Geography,Honors World Geography and

Peer Leadership

Elective ElectiveSpanish/French I

OrHonors Spanish II

No Foreign Language Required Two years of Foreign Language Minimum of two years of Foreign Language

Class of 2015

• Classes are divided into two semesters

• Each semester is worth .5 units of credit per class

• A student will take 6 classes each semester

• Credit is issued at the end of each semester

(December & May)

• Students must earn 23 units to graduate

PSAT

• PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT. It contains the same types of questions as SAT. The PSAT tests critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills.– Critical Reading - includes reading comprehension questions

about full-length and paragraph-length passages as well as sentence completions.

– Writing - includes multiple-choice questions on grammar, usage, word choice, and organization. There is no essay section.

– Math - includes multiple-choice questions and grid-in questions, which require the student to generate a response. (numbers and operations; algebra and functions; geometry and measurement; and statistics, probability, and data analysis.)

Before the PSAT

• The school receives from the College Board a copy of the PSAT Student Guide for each student.– Test taking help– Information about National Merit Scholarship

Corporation scholarship competitions– A full-length practice test

My College QuickStart

• My College QuickStart is a free personalized college planning kit based on PSAT results connected to an online account specific to each student. – Review PSAT scores online, sort answers and explanations by

difficulty and question type and view projected SAT score ranges.– Prepare for the SAT with a customized study plan based on

strengths and weaknesses, as determined by PSAT performance.– Get a starter list of colleges to explore based on information

provided on the PSAT. – View a personalized list of suggested majors and careers that fit

strengths and interests identified on the PSAT and an online personality test available at My College QuickStart.

EOCT

• The EOCT (End of Course Test) assesses student achievement of the state adopted curriculum in core courses.– Ninth Grade Literature and Composition– Biology– Mathematics I or Mathematics II

EOCT Grading

• Currently, the EOCT counts as 15% of the student’s final course grade.

• Students must earn a 70 or higher final course grade to pass the course and earn credit toward graduation.

• If a student is absent on the day of the test and misses all make-up opportunities, the student may receive an Incomplete and take the EOCT during the next available testing window.

• A school may not issue a “zero” for an EOCT grade in lieu of a make-up test administration.

EOCT Study Guides

• Study Guides for each subject are located on the State Department of Education Website. http://www.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?folderID=14732&m=links&ft=EOCT Guides

Class of 2015 Math Track

Grade 9 GPS

During the 2011 – 2012 school-year, the state is realigning the curriculum into a new system called the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS).

Courses may change name in the Fall of 2012 to CCGPS Algebra, CCGPS Geometry, and CCGPS Advanced Algebra. These courses will not be a return to the old math curriculum that existed before GPS.Grade 10 CCGPS equivalent of math 2Grade 11 CCGPS equivalent of math 3Grade 12 CCGPS equivalent of math 4

Math 1

Accelerated Math 1

Accelerated Math 2

SUBJECT UNITS REQ. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE

LITERATURE 4 9th Lit/Comp (Honors) 10th Lit/Comp (Honors) American Lit/Comp (Honors) 12th Lit / Comp AP

MATHEMATICS 4Acc. Math I

---------------------------Acc. Math 2

Acc. Math 2---------------------------

AP Stats

Acc. Math 3---------------------------

Acc. Math 3

AP Stats---------------------------

AP Calculus

SCIENCE 4 Honors Biology

---------------------------Honors Chemistry

Honors Chemistry---------------------------

Honors PhysicsAP Science

Honors Human Anatomy AstronomyAP Science

SOCIAL STUDIES 3Honors World History---------------------------

AP World History

Honors US History---------------------------

AP US History

Honors Economics &AP Government

P.E. AND HEALTH 1Personal Fitness and Health(ROTC – 3 Consecutive Units fulfill this requirement)

Personal Fitnessand

Health

X X X

REQUIRED ELECTIVES 3Foreign Language, Fine Arts and/or Technical classes.*4 yr GA and out-of-state colleges require 2 years of the same FL but encourage 3 yrs of the same FL

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*Foreign Language---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

*(Foreign Language)---------------------------

Fine Art or Tech

MISC. ELECTIVES 4Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Competitive FOUR YEAR PLAN OF STUDY Class of 2015

Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Timeline

• Elective/Club Fair – 2.9.2011• Elective selection – week of 2.14.2011 • Course roll-over & data disaggregation – week of

2.14 & 2.21.2011• Initial Course Registration Documents sent home –

March> All courses listed (academic & electives)> Directions for requesting changes> Waiver information> Schedules Finalized in June

Thank You Parents of the Class of 2015

• Information in your packet:- ‘Blue Print for Success’ shared at the 1.26 ET Booth Meeting

- FAQ’s questions gathered from parents at the 1.26 ET Booth Meeting

- Class of 2015 Comprehensive Transition Schedule

- Documents/Information shared at Parent University will be posted on the EHS home page