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State University System Directors of Admission 2014 Fall Tour

K-12 Update

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Statewide Assessments


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Statewide Assessments• Beginning in 2014-15, the Florida Standards

Assessments (FSA) will include:• English Language Arts (ELA) in grades 3-11• Mathematics in grades 3-8• Algebra I End-of Course (EOC)• Algebra II EOC• Geometry EOC

• These assessments replace the current FCAT 2.0 Reading (grades 3-10) and mathematics assessments (grades 3-8), as well as the current state EOCs in Algebra I and Geometry

• The existing FCAT 2.0 Science assessments in grades 5 and 8, and the existing state EOCs in Biology I, U.S. History and Civics will continue to be administered


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State Assessment Requirements

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Standard Diploma Requirements - EOC Assessments

9th Grade Cohort Year

Algebra 1 EOCAssessment

Geometry EOC and Biology IAssessments

U.S. History EOC Assessment

Algebra II EOC Assessment

2010-2011 Results are 30% of final course grade

No impact on grade or credit


2011-2012

Must pass to earn diploma, if enrolled after 2010-2011 or P.E.R.T. comparative score

No impact on grade or credit if course taken after 2010-2011


2012-2013

Must pass to earn diploma, if enrolled after 2010-2011 or P.E.R.T. comparative score

No impact on grade or credit if course taken after 2010-2011

Results are 30% of final course grade

2013-2014and Forward

• Must pass to earn diploma or P.E.R.T. comparative score

• Results are 30% of final course grade



Results are 30% of final course grade (if enrolled)


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9th Grade Cohorts 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

• Must pass• Grade 10 reading (or

ACT/SAT concordant score)

• Algebra I EOC if Algebra I is taken after 2010-2011 or a comparative Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.)

• Must participate• Biology I (if enrolled after

2010-2011)• Geometry (if enrolled

after 2010-2011)• U.S. History (if enrolled

after 2011-2012)

Students enrolled in accelerated courses leading to college credit are not required to participate in the EOC assessments (AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment). Other provisions apply in order to qualify for a scholar diploma designation.


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9th Grade Cohorts 2013-2014 and Forward

• Must pass• Grade 10 ELA (or

ACT/SAT concordant score)

• Algebra I EOC if Algebra I is taken after 2010-2011 or a comparative P.E.R.T.

• Must participate• Biology I (if enrolled after

2010-2011)• Geometry (if enrolled

after 2010-2011)• U.S. History (if enrolled

after 2011-2012)• Algebra II (if enrolled)

Students enrolled in accelerated courses leading to college credit are not required to participate in the EOC assessments (AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment). Other provisions apply in order to qualify for a scholar diploma designation.


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Algebra II EOC Assessment • Beginning in 2014-2015, a student must participate in the EOC

assessment if enrolled in• 1200330 Algebra II • 1200340 Algebra II Honors • 1209825 Pre-AICE Mathematics 3 IGCSE Level • 1200395 IB Middle Years Program Algebra II

• Beginning with the 2013-2014 9th grade cohort• EOC assessment results must constitute 30% of the students’

course average.

• School district policy can require the results of the Algebra II EOC constitute 30% of students’ course average for students who entered 9th grade prior to 2013-2014.

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P.E.R.T.• 2014-2015 11th grade students will be tested if

• Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading – Level 2 or 3• Algebra I EOC Assessment – Level 2,3, or 4 (as 10th graders)

• Students may demonstrate readiness by meeting cut scores on Accuplacer, ACT or SAT. If scores are met on those tests, students are exempt from P.E.R.T. and readiness courses.

• Student and teacher resources are available on the P.E.R.T. websites:

• http://www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacementTesting.asp• http://www.fldoe.org/cc/pert.asp

• State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.

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ACCEL 18-Credit (Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning)

What is the distinction between the 18-credit ACCEL option and the 24-credit option?• Three elective credits instead of eight• Physical education is not required• Online course is not requiredAll other graduation requirements for a 24-credit standard diploma must be met based on grade 9 cohort year (per s. 1003.4282, F.S.).

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More… High School Information


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Standard Diploma 9th Grade Cohort 2013-2014 and ForwardSubject Credits

English/Language Arts 4 – ELA I, II, III, IV

Mathematics 4 *– must include Algebra I and Geometry

Science 3** – must include Biology I and two of which must have a lab and be equally rigorous science courses

Social Studies 3 – World History, U.S. History, U.S. Gov’t, Economics with financial literacy

Fine and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate or Practical Arts

1 – Eligible courses are in the Florida Course Code Directory

Physical Education 1 – to include the integration of health

Electives 8

Online Course One course within the 24 credits must be completed via online learning

*Industry certification may substitute up to two mathematics credits, except for Algebra 1 and Geometry.** (1) Industry certification may substitute for up to one science credit, except for Biology 1.(2) An identified rigorous Computer Science course with a related industry certification substitutes for up to one science credit (except for Biology I).


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Online Course Requirement

• Beginning with the 2011-2012 9th grade cohort (current 12th), all students must complete one course via online learning• Does not apply to a

• A student who has an individual educational plan (IEP) which indicates that an online course would be inappropriate

• An out-of-state transfer student who is enrolled in a Florida high school and has 1 academic year or less remaining in high school.

• Online drivers education course may satisfy this requirement for ALL 9th grade cohorts


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Economics with Financial Literacy • 2013-2014 9th grade cohort and forward are required to have financial literacy

instruction • 2102335 Economics with Financial Literacy• 2102345 Economics with Financial Literacy Honors• 2102800 Florida’s Pre-International Baccalaureate (IB) Comparative Economics with Financial

Literacy

• 9th grade cohorts who enter prior to the 2013-1014 school year are required to earn .5 credit in economics

• May take above courses or • 2102310 Economics• 2102320 Economics Honors

• Accelerated economics courses (Advanced Placement, IB, Advanced International Certificate of Education or dual enrollment) may also meet the graduation requirement, provided that the district ensures that the appropriate financial literacy content is included

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2014-2015 Dual Enrollment Course—High School Subject Area Equivalency List

• BSC x010 “General Biology I” + BSC x011 “General Biology II”

• Satisfies the Biology I graduation requirement• Prepares student for Biology I EOC Assessment• BSC courses and all other postsecondary science courses may

apply to the two “equally rigorous” science courses requirement

• AMH x010 “United States History I” + AMH x011 “United States History II”

• Prepares student for US History EOC Assessment• Any two AMH courses or other postsecondary courses

determined by a district may be used to satisfy the US History credit requirement for a standard diploma

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Students with Disabilities• 2014-2015 9th grade cohort and beyond

• May not earn a special diploma• Opportunity to earn a standard diploma

• Individualized programs that can include course substitutions, assessments, industry certifications, occupational completion points (OCPs), and employment

• Parents participate in decision regarding appropriate assessment and diploma requirements and diploma designation

• Rule development 2014-2015• Section 1003.4282(11), F.S.


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Certificate of Completion

• A school district may award a certificate of completion to a student when the student earns the required 24 credits or the required 18 credits under the ACCEL option (s. 1002.3105[5], F.S) but fails to

• pass the assessments required under 1008.22(3), F.S., and/or• achieve a 2.0 GPA.

• A student who is otherwise entitled to a certificate of completion may elect to remain in high school either as a full-time or part-time student for up to one additional year and receive special instruction designed to remedy his or her identified deficiencies.

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Diploma Designations


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Scholar Diploma Designation9th Grade Cohorts 2014-2015 and Forward

In addition to meeting the 24-credit standard high school diploma requirements, a student must• Pass the ELA Grade 11 statewide assessment;• Earn 1 credit in Algebra II;• Must pass Algebra II EOC;• Pass the Geometry EOC;• Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course;• Pass the Biology I EOC;• Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics;• Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics;• Pass the U.S. History EOC;• Earn 2 credits in the same World Language; and• Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course.

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Scholar Diploma Designation Exemptions

A student is exempt from the Biology I or U.S. History assessment if the student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE Biology I or U.S. History course and the student

• Takes the respective AP, IB or AICE assessment and

• Earns the minimum score to earn college credit.

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Scholar Diploma DesignationWhich courses satisfy the Chemistry requirement for a scholar diploma designation?

Accelerated Chemistry courses (AP, IB, AICE and dual enrollment) also satisfy this requirement. For a complete listing view Subject Area: Chemistry in the Comprehensive Course Table

2003340 Chemistry 1 2003350 Chemistry 1 Honors

2003372 Pre-AICE Chemistry Physics International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Level

2003800 Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate Chemistry 1

2003830 IB Middle Years Program Chemistry

2003360 Chemistry 2 Honors

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2003380 Physics 1 2003390 Physics 1 Honors

2003432 Pre-AICE Physics IGCSE Level 2003410 Physics 2 Honors

Scholar Diploma DesignationWhich courses satisfy the Physics requirement for a scholar diploma designation?Accelerated Physics courses (AP, IB, AICE and dual enrollment) also satisfy this requirement. For a complete listing view Subject Area: Physics in the Comprehensive Course Table

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Scholar Diploma Designation

Which courses satisfy the “one credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics” for a scholar diploma designation?To meet the requirement, the credit must be attained by successfully completing a science course with an “EQ” (equally rigorous) subject code.

Which courses are considered equally rigorous to Statistics for a scholar diploma designation?A Level 3 course or a college credit-bearing mathematics course meet the requirement.

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Merit Diploma Designation

• In addition to meeting the 24 credit standard high school diploma requirements based on grade 9 cohort year, in order to earn a merit diploma designation a student must attain one or more industry certifications from the list established under s. 1003.492, F.S.

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Florida CHOICES

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Home Page

The Florida CHOICES program is an online tool designed to assist students • in exploring their

interests and associated careers

• reviewing educational requirements for careers

• searching financial aid opportunities.

This program is available for use free of charge to all Florida residents.


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Florida CHOICES• Further information can be obtained through:

• In-person district trainings as requested • Seasonal webinars on Florida CHOICES and Career

Planning Topics• One-on-one Phone Trainings as requested• Trainers can be reached at:

[email protected]


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Middle Grades Promotion s. 1003.4156, F.S.

Algebra 1Biology I or Geometry

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Algebra I• Must take the EOC

assessment• EOC results constitute

30% of the final course grade

• Must earn a passing grade to earn high school credit

• Must pass Algebra 1 EOC Assessment to earn a high school standard diploma

Biology I and Geometry• Must take the EOC

assessment• EOC results constitute

30% of the final course grade

• Must earn a passing grade to earn high school credit


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• 2013-2014 school year• EOC results constitute 30% of the final course grade

• If a student transfers into a Florida public school after the beginning of the second term of eighth grade

• Not required to meet the Civics education requirement for promotion

• If the student’s transcript documents passage • three courses in social studies • two year-long courses in social studies that include coverage

of Civics education

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Middle Grades Statewide, Standardized Assessment – High School-Level Courses• Middle grades students enrolled in Algebra I,

Geometry, or Biology I must take the statewide, standardized EOC assessment and shall not take the corresponding subject and grade-level statewide, standardized assessment

• Students who are taking the new ELA and mathematics assessments shall not take the discontinued assessments

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SUS Admissions


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State University System (SUS) Standard Admission Requirements

• Coursework• 4 English• 4 Math (Algebra 1 or

higher)• 3 Social Science• 3 Natural Science (2 with

lab experience)• 2 same World Language• 2 Electives

• Core Listed in Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook

• Test Minimums• Critical Reading

• SAT 460 or• ACT 19

• Mathematics• ACT 19 or• SAT 460

• English with Writing• Combined ACT Plus Writing

18 or• SAT 440

• Minimum HS GPA 2.5Universities may establish higher admission standards than those listed above


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SUS Foreign Language Requirement

Students are still expected to complete a foreign (i.e., world) language at the 2nd level. • 2 credits in same language (such as Spanish 1 & 2)

• 1 high school world language credit at 2nd level (such as only French 2)

• Passing AP, AICE or IB foreign language course (because intermediate level)

• Completing a second postsecondary course (a world language Elementary 2), as long as the course is 4.0 semester credits

• Passing a third postsecondary course (a world language Intermediate 1), regardless of credits

STUDENTS NOT COMPLETING THIS REQUIREMENT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL MUST MAKE UP THE CREDITS AT A POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION PRIOR TO GRADUATION FROM A UNIVERSITY.

WORLD LANGUAGE TO THE 2ND LEVEL IS ALSO REQUIRED FOR FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM ASSOCIATE IN ARTS GRADUATES.

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CS/CS/HB 851 OUT-OF-STATE FEE WAIVERConditions:• Attended secondary school in Florida for three consecutive years immediately

before graduating from high school in the state;

• Apply for enrollment in institution of higher education within 24 months after high school graduation; and

• Submit official H.S. transcript as evidence of attendance and graduation.

Students still:• Have to submit residency for tuition purposes documentation

• If found to be a non-resident, should apply for the out-of-state waiver (and provide transcript evidence along with completed form)

Students will not be eligible for state financial aid. It is anticipated that they must remain continuously enrolled in order to continue using the waiver.

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SUS and Industry Certifications

• At this time, industry certifications approved for meeting mathematics and science high school diploma requirements are NOT accepted as one of the 4 math or 3 natural science credits required for SUS admission.

• Students may include information about any industry certification in their application; however, it will not be counted as one of the 18 credits for admission purposes.

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Resources

Visit the Graduation Requirements Webpage

Memorandum 6/27/14House Bill (HB) 7031: Secondary Student Progression Implementation• Academic Advisement Flyers by Entering 9th

Grade Cohort Year • HB 7031 Frequently Asked Questions

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http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/grad-require.asp

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http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7086/dps-2014-89.pdf

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http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7088/dps-2014-89b.pdf

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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program (BF) for 2014-15 High School (HS) Graduates • July 1 - BF Website updated with Student Handbook

for 2014-15 HS Graduates• Chapter 1: Initial Eligibility Requirements• Chapter 2: Now that You Are Eligible• Chapter 3: Renewing Your Award

• Encourage students to read and become familiar with information on the website http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/

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Florida Academic Scholars (FAS)Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS)

Requirements Unchanged for 2014-15 High School Weighted

GPA

College Entrance Exams

(ACT®/SAT®)Service Hours

FAS 3.50 29 / 1290 100 hours

FMS 3.00 26 / 1170 75 hours

FAS and FMS required coursework aligns with SUS admission requirements found in regulation 6.002.


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Gold Seal Vocational Scholars(GSV)Early, 7th Semester evaluations - based on coursework in progress and GSV requirements:

• 3 Vocational Courses in one Vocational Program• GPAs (3.0 for HS diploma coursework/3.5 in Vocational studies)• Test Scores• Service Hours

Final, 8th Semester evaluations – based on GSV requirements and

• Receipt of a Standard Diploma type as a proxy that student met the correct course requirements for HS graduation and

• Reported HS graduation date


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GSV Test Scores for 2014-15

P.E.R.T. scores for 2014-15 HS Graduates align with the Florida College System:

Exam Type Sub-test Required Score

ACT®

English 17Reading 19Math 19

SAT® Critical Reading 440Math 440

ACT Reading score increases to 19

Sub-test Required Score

P.E.R.T.

Reading 106

Writing 103

Math 114


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WATCH FOR…….• Further website updates and communications posted to the Online Transcript

Entry and Evaluation System (OTEES)

• Improved, simplified OTEES Bright Futures Student Evaluation Report with updates to the Key


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Contact

Helen LancashireConsultant, School CounselorStudent Support Services Project/USFBureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services Florida Department of [email protected]

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