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4 Part Review of Graduation Requirements, State Exams, and Local Exams at CHS Part I: Graduation Requirements Course Work/Credits Earned End of Course Exam Requirements Graduation Options Part II: State End of Course Exams Breakdown of the Test Part III: CHS Fall Testing Window Schedule State End of Course Exam Schedule in the Month of December. Part IV: Bell Schedule for the Month of December When do I come to school on which days?
Part I: Graduation Requirements Course Work/Credits Earned End of Course Exam Requirements Graduation Options
Requirements for all students who are in High School in the State of Ohio starting with the Class of 2018. As well as some requirements that are specific to CHS. Complete 26 course credits (CHS Specific: Pg. 12 of the CHS Course Planning Handbook) Take 7 required state tests in core subjects Earn diploma through 1 of 3 options: Will detail later in the presentation
Complete 26 course credits Our District s Course Requirements English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Health Physical Education World Language, Fine Art, or Computer/Business Technology Electives Units Required 4 Units 4 Units 3 Units 3 Units 1/2 Unit 1/2 Unit 1 Unit 10 Units
State End of Course Exams EOC (End of Course Exams): Formally known as Ohio s Next Generation Assessments are now just called End of Course Exams. EOC s replaced the OGT as the required state exam in 2014-2015 (the freshman year of the Class of 2018). OGTs: 5 exams you had to pass each with a 400 or better. EOCs: 7 exams over 2 years 700 to pass but you don t have to pass all to graduate. It is about point values rather than passing tests. AIR (American Institute for Research): Testing Company Same testing company that produced the OGT. TIDE (Test Information Distribution Engine): Online Platform ODE (Ohio Department of Education) has chosen to deliver AIR based state assessments.
Class of 2018: Take seven required state tests 1. English I 2. English II 3. Algebra I 4. Geometry 5. Biology or Physical Science 6. American History 7. American Government
Class of 2019 and Beyond: Take seven required state tests 1. English I 2. English II 3. Algebra I 4. Geometry 5. Biology 6. American History 7. American Government
State End of Course Exams: Scoring Exams Scoring: Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance. Requirement for Graduation: Minimum of 18 points collected out of the 7 assessments which are graded on a 1-5 scale. When a student reaches 18 graduation points overall, he or she becomes eligible for a diploma. Performance Level Grad. Points Advanced 5 Accelerated (725+) Proficient (700=Passing) 4 3 Basic 2 Limited 1
State End of Course Exams: Scoring Exams 4 4 6 Earn at least four points on English tests Earn at least four points on math tests Earn at least six points for science and social tests
Retaking State End of Course Exams at CHS Full Block Schedule High Schools: These high schools are able to take advantage of two testing windows and assess students at the conclusion of the course (or close to it) rather than full year course high schools which can only assess during the Spring Testing Window prior to the completion of any courses. Full Block High Schools: Assess students eleven (11) times prior to graduation date. Full Year High Schools: Assess maximum of eight (8) times prior to graduation date. A student who has met all of the EOC testing requirements may request to retake exams of their choice by making a written request to the guidance office. Students who reach minimum graduation requirements will not be obligated to continue to take exams after taking all 7 nor will the school seek out these students to retest. We will be selective in scheduling retakes for exams at CHS
Retaking State End of Course Exams at CHS Before retaking exams a student will first: Take all 7 exams Fail to achieve the necessary total of 18 points And/or fail to achieve minimum point totals for specific subjects. ELA (4 points) Math (4 points) Social Studies/Science (6 points). And be assigned to a Lab Course at CHS or APEX tutorials for test preparation opportunities. Why take this approach? It is NOT the individual scores on one test that defines graduation status. Retake opportunities include: Fall Block administration (December) Spring administration (April) Summer administration (June). A student will use the higher score of any end-of-course test taken for meeting graduation requirements.
Three Graduation Options 18 points on state tests 4-4-6 minimums on subsections of state tests College readiness score on national test: ACT English 18 or higher, Math 22 or higher, Reading 22 or higher ACT given to students for free Spring of your Junior Year at CHS. Industry certification and a work-readiness score on WorkKeys This option is best suited for students attending the Pickaway-Ross Career Technology Center (PRCTC) or taking advantage of Senior Credentialing Courses through PRCTC.
Questions over Part I? Part I: Graduation Requirements Course Work/Credits Earned End of Course Exam Requirements Graduation Options
Part II: State End of Course Exams Breakdown of the Test
Length of EOC s Students are tested in four subject areas: English (English I and English II), math (Algebra I and Geometry, science (Biology or Physical Science [option for the Class of 2018 only), and social studies (American Government and American History). How long is a test? Students have a total of: 180 (3 hours) minutes to complete the Algebra I, Geometry, American History, American Government, and Biology exams. 210 minutes (3.5 hours) to complete ELA I and ELA II exams Each test has 2 parts: CHS students will complete both parts in one test session/day. Each part you will have roughly 90 (1.5 hours) minutes to complete.
Fall Testing Window: 2016 ALL SUBJECTS: DEC. 7-9 7:30-9:55 am is our testing times. Students who need additional time beyond 9:55 am may have it as long as you make the teacher proctor aware. You will be moved to room 237 or room 239 to finish your exams so take your time. This isn t a race. Your graduation is at stake. Exams will be online via our Google Chromebooks. Districts will only have 10 consecutive school days for testing within the testing period provided. Make-Up Exams: Dec. 12-16
Spring Testing Window: 2016 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: APRIL 7 MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES: APRIL 24-26 Exams will be online via our Google Chromebooks. Districts will only have 10 consecutive school days for testing within the testing period provided. 7:30-9:55 am is our testing times. Students who need additional time beyond 9:55 am may have it as long as you make the teacher proctor aware. You will be moved to room 237 or room 239 to finish your exams so take your time. This isn t a race. Your graduation is at stake.
Block Scheduling at CHS Benefits of Block Scheduling: Two Testing Windows (Fall and Spring) Students are only tested on subjects they are taking at the time of the testing window. Allows for students to focus on two core subjects at a time and test on only those. Rather than testing on all four subjects at the end of the year. Unless you have already taken all 7 exams and are retaking an exam after taking a lab course or online tutorial you only take exams at the end of a semester for courses you are currently in.
Essentials for Testing Days Take Practice Tests Seriously: Dec. 1-6 This will happen in all tested subjects prior to real test days. Bring your Chromebook fully charged each test day. Best Effort on Every Question of Every Exam. Complete all Questions. Even if you don t know the answer still answer. Restate the question and attempt an answer on an essay. Multiple choice questions at least guess. Head Phones: Text to Speech Options. No electronics in testing rooms. Turned off and put away. Buses will run normal times. Main Gym=Study Hall
Questions over Part II? Part II: State End of Course Exams Breakdown of the Test
Part III: CHS Fall Testing Window Schedule State End of Course Exams in the Month of December.
Testing Preparation Schedule Wednesday, December 7, 2016: American History & American Government Dec. 1-6: AIR Practice Testing Social Studies Subjects: American History and American Government. Wednesday, December 7th (late arrival for students not testing) EOC Testing - American History and American Government Students in Honors/AP American History or Honors/AP American Government will NOT test until the Spring Testing Window. Buses run per usual. Study Hall in the Main Gym until 10 am. CHS opens for regular school at 10 am.
Testing Preparation Schedule Thursday, December 8, 2016: ELA I & ELA II Dec. 1-6: AIR Practice Testing ELA Subjects: ELA I and ELA II. Thursday, December 8th (late arrival for students not testing) EOC Testing English Language Arts I & English Language Arts II This goes for ALL students in regular or honors ELA I and regular or honors ELA II. Buses run per usual. Study Hall in the Main Gym until 10 am. CHS opens for regular school at 10 am.
Testing Preparation Schedule Friday, December 9, 2016: Algebra I & Geometry Dec. 1-6: AIR Practice Testing Math Subjects: Algebra I & Geometry Friday, December 9th (late arrival for students not testing) AIR Testing - Algebra I and Geometry Students in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Geometry will NOT test until the Spring Testing Window. Buses run per usual. Study Hall in the Main Gym until 10 am. CHS opens for regular school at 10 am.
Recap: December 2016 at CHS Three (3) 2-Hour Late Arrival Days for State Testing Just Class of 2017, 2018, and Class of 2019 Reports on assigned days to test. Only Report if Student is Taking the Class this Semester or is Retaking a Test. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016: American History & American Government EOC Exams Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016: ELA I & ELA II EOC Exams Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: Algebra I & Geometry EOC Exams Testing is from 7:30-9:55 am on the above 3 days with extra time (30 min. to 1 hour) given to students who need it in room 237 or 239.
Attendance for Testing You need to be here on your assigned test day and on time to take your assessments. We have a 10 day window and that is all. If you don t take the exam, you are considered to have failed the exam you were assigned to take. We have to have all testing for 1 st semester classes done prior to the Holiday Break A list is posted outside the CHS Main Office telling you which students test what days and in which rooms. You were mailed a letter home detailing all the information I am going over today as well as your assigned testing days and information as well. Ask if you don t know. Be on time. Give your best effort.
Questions over Part III? Part III: CHS Fall Testing Window Schedule State End of Course Exams in the Month of December.
Part IV: CHS December Bell Schedules When do I come to school on which days?
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS Due to Testing Requirements Pay Close Attention so that you know which days we will follow which schedules. Get your phones out and mark your calendars. Ask Questions if you are Confused at ANY POINT. 3 Different Bell Schedules in the month of December at CHS that depends on the day. SO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION.
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS: Schedule #1 Regular Bell Schedule Regular Bell Schedule: Same we have followed all year. 1 st Week of December (Mon.-Fri.): Nov. 28-Dec. 2 2 nd Week of December (Mon.-Tues.): Dec. 5-6 3 rd Week of December (Mon.-Friday): Dec. 12-16 Building Opening Bell: 7:15 am Homeroom (1 st Per.): 7:30-7:35 am 1 st Period (70 min.): 7:35-8:45 am 2 nd Period (70 min): 8:50-10:00 am 3 rd Period (70 min): 10:05-11:15 am 4 th Period (33 min): 11:20-11:53 am 5 th Period (33 min): 11:53 am-12:26 pm 6 th Period (34 min): 12:26-1:00 pm 7 th Period (70 min): 1:05-2:15 pm
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS: Schedule #2 AIR/EOC Bell Schedule AIR/EOC Assessment Bell Schedule: 2 nd Week of December (Wed.-Friday): Dec. 7-9» AIR 2 Hour Delay: Moves 3rd period after lunches» Building Opening Bell: 10:00 am» Homeroom: 10:10-10:15 am» 1 st Period (30 min.): 10:15-10:40 am» 2 nd Period (30 min.): 10:45-11:15 am» 4 th Period (33 min): 11:20-11:53 am» 5 th Period (33 min): 11:53 am-12:26 pm» 6 th Period (34 min): 12:26-1:00 pm» 3 rd Period (30 min): 1:05-1:35 pm» 7 th period (35 min): 1:40-2:15 pm
No Excuses: Know the Schedule EOC/AIR Assessment Bell Schedule: Students testing will be moved from regular resting rooms to extra time rooms at 9:55 am if extra time is needed to complete exams. Building Opens at 10:00 am Students arriving prior to 10:00 am are to report immediately to the CHS Main Gym to be held until the opening bell rings. In Homeroom by 10:10 am Periods 1-2 before Lunch Times Periods 4-6 stay the same (11:20 am to 1:00 pm) Period 3 after Lunch Times Period 7 to end the School Day
AIR Test Dates: December 7th AIR Assessment Schedule: American History & American Government: Dec. 7th ALL STUDENTS regardless of grade level taking these courses 1 st semester will come in to school normal time to take the exams on Dec. 7th. Exams begin at 7:30 am with the building open at 7:15 am per usual. Student names and room assignments are on the Main Office Windows. PLEASE LOOK IN ADVANCE. Review mailings sent home to all CHS Homes for Testing Details. Students not taking American History or American Government this semester will report to school at 10:00 am with homeroom beginning at 10:10 am. Students taking Honors/AP American History and/or Honors/AP American Government will state test in the Spring (April) after completing the Honors and AP sections of the course. You will not report until 10:00 am this testing day.
AIR Test Dates: December 8th AIR Assessment Schedule: English I and English II (Regular & Honors): Dec. 8th Students in the Class of 2019 (sophomores) or Class of 2020 (freshman) taking these courses 1 st semester or students assigned to retest (Class of 2018 students) will come in to school normal time to take the exams on Dec. 8th. Exams begin at 7:30 am with the building open at 7:15 am per usual. Student names and room assignments are on the Main Office Windows. PLEASE LOOK IN ADVANCE. Review mailings sent home to all CHS Homes for Testing Details. Students who are NOT in the Freshman or Sophomore class or have already passed these exams in the Junior Class will report to school at 10:00 am with homeroom beginning at 10:10 am. Students in the Class of 2019 (sophomores) and Class of 2020 (freshmen) who are NOT taking ELA I or ELA II this semester will test in the Spring (April) after completing the course. You will not report until 10:00 am this testing day.
AIR Test Dates: December 9 AIR Assessment Schedule: Algebra I and Geometry: Dec. 9th Students in the Class of 2019 (sophomores) or Class of 2020 (freshman) taking these courses 1 st semester or students assigned to retest (Class of 2018 students) will come in to school normal time to take the exams on Dec. 8th. Exams begin at 7:30 am with the building open at 7:15 am per usual. Student names and room assignments are on the Main Office Windows. PLEASE LOOK IN ADVANCE. Review mailings sent home to all CHS Homes for Testing Details. Students who are NOT in the Freshman or Sophomore class or have already passed these exams in the Junior Class will report to school at 10:00 am with homeroom beginning at 10:10 am. Students in the Class of 2019 (sophomores) and Class of 2020 (freshmen) who are NOT taking Algebra I or Geometry this semester will test in the Spring (April) after completing the course. You will not report until 10:00 am this testing date.
One More Time: AIR/EOC Bell Schedule AIR/EOC Assessment Bell Schedule: 2 nd Week of December (Wed.-Friday): Dec. 7-9» AIR 2 Hour Delay: Moves 3rd period after lunches» Building Opening Bell: 10:00 am» Homeroom: 10:10-10:15 am» 1 st Period (30 min.): 10:15-10:40 am» 2 nd Period (30 min.): 10:45-11:15 am» 4 th Period (33 min): 11:20-11:53 am» 5 th Period (33 min): 11:53 am-12:26 pm» 6 th Period (34 min): 12:26-1:00 pm» 3 rd Period (30 min): 1:05-1:35 pm» 7 th period (35 min): 1:40-2:15 pm
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS: Schedule #3 Exam Bell Schedule CHS Final Exam Bell Schedule: 4 th Week of December (Monday): Dec. 19 Building Opening Bell: 7:15 am 1 st Period: 7:30 9:15 am 2 nd Period: 9:25 11:10 am Lunch: 11:20 am 12:20 pm Make-Up Exams: 12:30 2:15 pm
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS: Schedule #3 Exam Bell Schedule CHS Final Exam Bell Schedule: 4 th Week of December (Tuesday): Dec. 20 Building Opening Bell: 7:15 am 3 rd Period: 7:30 9:15 am Classes Starting 4 th Period: 9:25 11:10 am Lunch: 11:20 am 12:20 pm Make-Up Exams: 12:30 2:15 pm
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS: Schedule #3 Exam Bell Schedule CHS Final Exam Bell Schedule: 4 th Week of December (Wed.): Dec. 21 Building Opening Bell: 7:15 am Classes Starting 5 th Period: 7:30 9:15 am 7 th Period: 9:25 11:10 am Lunch: 11:20 am 12:20 pm Make-Up Exams: 12:30 1 pm 1 pm early release for Holiday Break Holiday Break: Dec. 22-Jan. 5
Please Note: Final Exam Testing Dates 7:15 am Building Opens and 7:30 am the 1 st Exam of the Day begins. No Homeroom. You have a Final Exam in Every Course you take. Final Exam=20% of your Final Grade. 11:10 am: You should be done by 11:10 am each day if you just come to school on time every exam day and take your exams when it is scheduled. Lunch will be served in CHS Cafeteria but you have open lunch so you don t have to stay for lunch. WARNING: 1 st Semester ends on Wednesday, Dec. 21st. When you come back to school on Thursday, Jan. 5th it will be 2 nd Semester and you will have new courses. Do NOT miss an exam prior to the Holiday Break. You MUST finish all course work and exam prior to leaving for the Holiday Break at 1:00 pm on Dec. 21st. We will NOT give exams early unless approved by the CHS Principal after a valid reason is provided for the need to take the exam early. You will receive new schedules for 2 nd semester the week of Dec. 12-16.
3 Types of Bell Schedules in December at CHS Regular Bell Schedule: Same we have followed all year. 1 st Week of December (Mon.-Fri.): Nov. 28-Dec. 2 2 nd Week of December (Mon.-Tues.): Dec. 5-6 3 rd Week of December (Mon.-Friday): Dec. 12-16 AIR Assessment Bell Schedule: 2 nd Week of December (Wed.-Friday): Dec. 7-9 CHS Final Exam Bell Schedule: 4 th Week of December (Mon.-Wed.): Dec. 19-21 Final Exams are 20% of your Final Grade for all CHS Courses. Holiday Break Begins: Dec. 22 nd Dec. 22-Jan. 4 School Resumes: Thursday, January 5 th Regular Schedule Start of 2 nd Semester New Semester=New Courses
Questions over Part IV? Part IV: CHS December Bell Schedules When do I come to school on which days?
4 Part Review of Graduation Requirements, State Exams, and Local Exams at CHS Part I: Graduation Requirements Course Work/Credits Earned End of Course Exam Requirements Graduation Options Part II: State End of Course Exams Breakdown of the Test Part III: CHS Fall Testing Window Schedule State End of Course Exam Schedule in the Month of December. Part IV: Bell Schedule for the Month of December When do I come to school on which days?
Additional Review In Homerooms on Monday, December 5 th the information regarding the bell schedule will be reviewed again for all CHS Students. In Homerooms on a date the week of Dec. 12-16 we will again review the CHS Final Exam Schedule (Dec. 19-21) and pass out 2 nd semester schedules students will use upon their return from the Holiday Break (Dec. 22-Jan. 5).