1. 28 total credits (May 2015) 4 English (70+ to move on) 3
Math (70+ to move on) 3 Science (P.S., Bio. E.S./Chem./Phys./AP
Bio) 3.5 Social Studies (USH, WH, Govt, Econ) 14.5 Electives
Reading Proficiency (TCAP, ACT, Grays SRT)
2. 90-minute straight block for a semester Smear = 1 years
instruction in one semester 4th period has 45-minute (.5 credit)
options ACCESS 3. The Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
All students meet with Mrs. OShea to develop their ICAPs. Formerly
the 4-year Plan The intent of the ICAP policy is to ultimately
decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates by assisting
students in developing and maintaining a personalized postsecondary
plan that ensures readiness for postsecondary and workforce
success. 4. ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education) Warren Tech
PCHSOnline (Bridgewater) Credit Recovery (Aventa) Concurrent
Enrollment (RRCC, CU-D dual credit) 5. ASCENT (Accelerating
Students Through Concurrent Enrollment programs) Other online
courses (COL, AVENTA, Bridgewater) 6. Calculus, English, World
History, US History, Biology (starting Fall 2014) exploring AP
Chemistry for the future 7. Curricula must be submitted to and
approved by The College Board 3 or better on AP exam can equal
college credit Currently, working with RRCC to provide dual credit
in WH and USH Already have dual credit agreement with CU- D in
Calculus 8. All identified students have an Advanced Learning Plan
(ALP) ALP helps define services that enhance strengths and allow
students to explore options. Typically, AP/CP courses either here
or online. Many of our G-T students take advantage of the CE
program. Many are grade-level or more ahead in math, world
language. Other enrichment opportunities such as math contests,
Science Olympiad, G-T days 9. Academic and personal counseling
Post-Secondary guidance ACCESS RtI (Response to Intervention) IEP
(Individual Education Plan) 504 Plan 10. Sports (7 boys, 8 girls)
Speech Drama Marching Band Clubs (Key, Science, Travel, Rugby)
Student Leadership (Student Council, NHS) 11. Curricular alignment
with state and Common Core standards Balancing student course
choice with budget limitations Integrating online/technological
advances into classroom Finding and retaining quality teachers who
can also contribute to our extra-curricular programs 12. District
alignment with State Board-approved Graduation Guidelines Meeting
College and Career Ready Determinations in English, math, science,
and social studies and what to do if students dont meet those
determinations
