CURRICULUM STANDARDS
1. College and career readiness should be defined as being on track to succeed in the initial English and math credit-bearing courses at community colleges and open enrollment 4 year institutions by the end of 10th grade
a. All courses required to meet the goal should be provided by 10th grade
b. High school diploma should mean both college and career ready
2. For those who are on track to be college and career ready at the end of 10th grade, schools should offer AP courses, AP diploma program, IB diploma program, University of Cambridge IGCSE program, dual enrollment, completion of a 2 year postsecondary degree prior to high school graduation, and career and technical education that results in an industry-recognized credential
3. Such a requirement should not result in tracking, but in supporting students in pursuing their education and career goals
4. The standards for college and career ready should be realistic
5. It is critical to ensure that support services are provided early and throughout a student’s education to help each student reach the goal
a. A data system should enable teachers to monitor student progress continuously so that students at risk of falling
behind can be identified quickly and given support to get back on track
6. Meeting college and career standards should be a requirement for high school graduation
a. The diploma should be meaningful
b. Expectations of students should be clear
c. Should consider requiring at least a 4 on PARCC as a graduation requirement
d. Need to ensure there are alternative routes to graduation due to a student’s special needs
SUPPORTS
7. As assistance to districts and teachers, should the State produce curriculum framework, example course syllabi, lists of recommended texts and other instructional materials, sample lesson plans, support for formative evaluations, and end of course exams?
8. An effective system of supports should include Saturday school, after school, tutors, summer school with small class sizes for students not on track to meet the goal
a. This should not include more testing but using the current student assessments and teachers’ professional
judgement to determine which students need additional support
b. Schools should reach out to parents to inform them of the availability of these additional services
c. Groups recognized this may have upfront costs but should save money over the long-term
d. As to when and how these supports take place, must take into consideration the need for some students to hold a
job
9. For students at or above grade level (at any point in their K-12 education), schools should provide enrichment courses or other opportunities to continuously challenge a student
1. College and career readiness should be defined as being on track to succeed in the initial English and math credit-bearing courses at community colleges and open enrollment 4 year institutions by the end of 10th grade
a. All courses required to meet the goal should be provided by 10th grade
b. High school diploma should mean both college and career ready
2. For those who are on track to be college and career ready at the end of 10th grade, schools should offer AP courses, AP diploma program, IB diploma program, University of Cambridge IGCSE program, dual enrollment, completion of a 2 year postsecondary degree prior to high school graduation, and career and technical education that results in an industry-recognized credential
3. Such a requirement should not result in tracking, but in supporting students in pursuing their education and career goals
4. The standards for college and career ready should be realistic
5. It is critical to ensure that support services are provided early and throughout a student’s education to help each student reach the goal
a. A data system should enable teachers to monitor student progress continuously so that students at risk of falling
behind can be identified quickly and given support to get back on track
6. Meeting college and career standards should be a requirement for high school graduation
a. The diploma should be meaningful
b. Expectations of students should be clear
c. Should consider requiring at least a 4 on PARCC as a graduation requirement
d. Need to ensure there are alternative routes to graduation due to a student’s special needs
SUPPORTS
7. As assistance to districts and teachers, should the State produce curriculum framework, example course syllabi, lists of recommended texts and other instructional materials, sample lesson plans, support for formative evaluations, and end of course exams?
8. An effective system of supports should include Saturday school, after school, tutors, summer school with small class sizes for students not on track to meet the goal
a. This should not include more testing but using the current student assessments and teachers’ professional
judgement to determine which students need additional support
b. Schools should reach out to parents to inform them of the availability of these additional services
c. Groups recognized this may have upfront costs but should save money over the long-term
d. As to when and how these supports take place, must take into consideration the need for some students to hold a
job
9. For students at or above grade level (at any point in their K-12 education), schools should provide enrichment courses or other opportunities to continuously challenge a student