Junior Parent NightJunior Parent NightSKHS Graduation RequirementsSKHS Graduation Requirements

Rhode Island Diploma SystemRhode Island Diploma System

Adopted by the RI Board of Adopted by the RI Board of Regents in January of 2003 Regents in January of 2003 (updated 2011)(updated 2011)

►Move from Carnegie Units to a new Move from Carnegie Units to a new system based on system based on Proficiency Proficiency using using multiple measuresmultiple measures Old Carnegie unit is based on seat time Old Carnegie unit is based on seat time

unitsunits SKHS requires 24 unitsSKHS requires 24 units

SKHS Requirements SKHS Requirements for Graduationfor Graduation

1.1. Coursework Coursework 24 credits24 credits

2.2. PortfolioPortfolio3.3. Comprehensive Course Assessments Comprehensive Course Assessments

(CCA)(CCA)4.4. State Tests – NECAP State Tests – NECAP

Must score 2 or greater (Math, Must score 2 or greater (Math, Reading)Reading)

Growth Plan (RIDE)Growth Plan (RIDE)

Portfolio Requirements Portfolio Requirements for all studentsfor all students

24 submissions –linked to 8 SLEs24 submissions –linked to 8 SLEs

5 Formative reflections5 Formative reflections

One summative reflectionOne summative reflection

Exit Oral presentationExit Oral presentation

Comprehensive Course Comprehensive Course Assessments (CCAs)Assessments (CCAs)

► Students submit 8 proficient CCAsStudents submit 8 proficient CCAs 2 math2 math 2 ELA2 ELA 2 science2 science 2 social studies2 social studies

► Performance Based part of the final Performance Based part of the final examexam Proficiency = 3Proficiency = 3 Some students will fulfill this requirement by Some students will fulfill this requirement by

the end of junior year the end of junior year (25 %) (25 %)

NECAP TestsNECAP TestsNew England Common Assessment ProgramNew England Common Assessment Program

Take Junior Year Take Junior Year ► October (Math & ELA) - DONEOctober (Math & ELA) - DONE► May (Science) May (Science)

► Score Score ≥ 2 in both Math and Reading meets ≥ 2 in both Math and Reading meets state proficiencystate proficiency Remediation and local proficiencies will be offered Remediation and local proficiencies will be offered

to to students who do not score a 2 or betterstudents who do not score a 2 or better

► Students will are required to retake the Students will are required to retake the exam as a senior (Score = 1)exam as a senior (Score = 1)

Portfolio requirements for Portfolio requirements for juniorsjuniors

► Students complete 24 requirements that link Students complete 24 requirements that link to the school’s 8 Student Learning to the school’s 8 Student Learning Expectations (SLEs).Expectations (SLEs). Present portfolio in February of Senior year to a Present portfolio in February of Senior year to a

committee of teachers.committee of teachers.

► Portfolio is where the 3 proficiencies meet to Portfolio is where the 3 proficiencies meet to provide choice for students provide choice for students Portfolio AssignmentsPortfolio Assignments CCAsCCAs NECAP proficiency (3 or 4)NECAP proficiency (3 or 4)

NECAP TestsNECAP Tests

New England Common Assessment New England Common Assessment ProgramProgram

► Students who meet or exceed the standard Students who meet or exceed the standard may use the proficiency in their portfolio may use the proficiency in their portfolio

► Replaces one assignment in the portfolioReplaces one assignment in the portfolio Math, writing , and/or scienceMath, writing , and/or science

► Also replaces One CCA submission Also replaces One CCA submission Math, writing , and/or scienceMath, writing , and/or science

Student Learning Expectations Student Learning Expectations (SLEs)(SLEs)

►Four academic: A1, A2, A3 and Four academic: A1, A2, A3 and A4A4

►Two civic: C5, C6 Two civic: C5, C6

►Two social: S7 and S8Two social: S7 and S8

Four Academic SLE’sFour Academic SLE’s

SLE 1SLE 1 A1 Critical thinking and problem A1 Critical thinking and problem

solvingsolving6 submissions6 submissions

SLE 2SLE 2 A2 Communicate effectively through A2 Communicate effectively through reading, writing and speakingreading, writing and speaking

6 submissions and an exit 6 submissions and an exit presentationpresentation

List of 10 favorite books read during List of 10 favorite books read during high school with reflective summaryhigh school with reflective summary

A3 is technology literacyA3 is technology literacystudents submit 4 examples of work students submit 4 examples of work

to demonstrate proficiencyto demonstrate proficiency

A4 is fine arts proficiencyA4 is fine arts proficiencyStudents are required to Students are required to

demonstrate proficiency in at least demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the three fine arts one of the three fine arts visual, music, or theatrevisual, music, or theatre dance outside of schooldance outside of school

Three civicThree civic

C5 provides evidence of how studentsC5 provides evidence of how students

recognize diversity and the rights of recognize diversity and the rights of others in various communities.others in various communities. 1 submissions1 submissions

► C6 provides evidence of a student’s C6 provides evidence of a student’s understanding of the political, understanding of the political, environmental, social and/or economic environmental, social and/or economic issues that affect our community.issues that affect our community. 1 submission1 submission May use community serviceMay use community service

Two SocialTwo Social S7 shows evidence of a student’s S7 shows evidence of a student’s

understanding of the connection understanding of the connection between making appropriate choices between making appropriate choices and one’s physical, social and and one’s physical, social and emotional well being.emotional well being. 1 submission1 submission

S8 - identify goals, set priorities and S8 - identify goals, set priorities and manage progressmanage progress Create and manage their portfolioCreate and manage their portfolio Complete an ILP with school counselorComplete an ILP with school counselor 2 recommendations2 recommendations

SK 103SK 103

► Quarter course Quarter course 44thth quarter quarter

► Provides support and Provides support and instruction around new instruction around new graduation graduation requirementsrequirements

► Provides time to work Provides time to work on submissions and on submissions and reflectionsreflections

SK 103 SK 103 (.25 credit)(.25 credit)

Pass/ Fail requirementsPass/ Fail requirements

In order to pass SK 103 students must:In order to pass SK 103 students must:► Submit 13 entries Submit 13 entries (certain ones required)(certain ones required)►Write 5 Formative ReflectionsWrite 5 Formative Reflections

2 were written in SK 1022 were written in SK 102► 8 submissions to Book List8 submissions to Book List

5 were required in SK 1025 were required in SK 102►Write a Junior Summative essayWrite a Junior Summative essay

Foundation for Senior summative essayFoundation for Senior summative essay

How do students submit work How do students submit work to their Portfolio?to their Portfolio?

1.1. Complete assignment in classComplete assignment in class Example: persuasive essay, A2Example: persuasive essay, A2

2.2. Teacher grades work for class, returns Teacher grades work for class, returns to student to student

• student may need to revisestudent may need to revise

3.3. Student uploads work to Richer PictureStudent uploads work to Richer Picture4.4. Teacher assesses work on RPTeacher assesses work on RP5.5. Student writes the formative Student writes the formative reflection for the SLE during SK 103reflection for the SLE during SK 103

How can students keep track?How can students keep track?

► SK 103 class – yearly checklistSK 103 class – yearly checklist► Folder system in h-driveFolder system in h-drive

Richer PictureRicher Picture► Teachers upload assignments to Teachers upload assignments to

digital portfolio digital portfolio ► Students submit assignments Students submit assignments ► Replaces opportunities spreadsheetReplaces opportunities spreadsheet

Links classes to assignmentsLinks classes to assignments Filled out in their classes in SeptemberFilled out in their classes in September

Richer PictureRicher Picture

►www.richerpicture.com/skwww.richerpicture.com/sk

► ID - firstinitiallastnameID - firstinitiallastname►Anne Smith asmithAnne Smith asmith

►Password – student ID #Password – student ID #►11145671114567

►Reader password – email Mrs. Reader password – email Mrs. KlenkKlenk

Student Support in the SchoolStudent Support in the SchoolStudents receive informationStudents receive information

1.1. In SK 103In SK 103► Time to work on portfolioTime to work on portfolio

2.2. In classesIn classes► From teachersFrom teachers

Who provide assignments linkedWho provide assignments linked

to the SLE’s to the SLE’s

3.3. In AdvisoryIn Advisory Portfolio process and requirementsPortfolio process and requirements

4.4. Portfolio Summer School Portfolio Summer School ► 5 days at end of the school year5 days at end of the school year

Communication between Communication between school and homeschool and home

1.1. Parents can access a student’s Parents can access a student’s portfolio on Richer Picture.portfolio on Richer Picture.

2.2. Information is sent out on the listservInformation is sent out on the listserv

3.3. Information is on the school website Information is on the school website

4.4. Parent nights (one per year)Parent nights (one per year)

5.5. Parent notification (junior year) if Parent notification (junior year) if student has not met the CCA student has not met the CCA requirement at the end of 10requirement at the end of 10thth grade grade

South Kingstown High School South Kingstown High School Website Website

http://hs.skschools.net/http://hs.skschools.net/

Graduation PortfolioGraduation Portfolio

http://hs.skschools.net/http://hs.skschools.net/GraduationPortfolio/GraduationPortfolio/

Questions ?Questions ?

Contact informationContact informationkklenk@skschools.netkklenk@skschools.net

rmccarthy@skschools.netrmccarthy@skschools.net

School websiteSchool website

http://hs.skschools.net/http://hs.skschools.net/GraduationPortfolio/GraduationPortfolio/