Central High School Mission Statement

Preparing every student for success in college,

career and life.

Changes to the Bonus PointsELL Classification Rate

• Only Full Academic Year ELL students will be included in the reclassification rate calculation

• Only schools with 10 or more students are evaluated

•• Test 95% of ELL students on AZELLA during the

school year

Composite Score –Bonus Points5-year Graduation Rate

• Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year serving grade 12, whichever is the latest

• The graduation rate from the year prior is used in the profile (i.e., 2010 grad rate was used for 2011 A-F profile )

• Criteria for Grad Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways• Graduation Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned• 3-Yr Avg for 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 90% 3• Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 74% & 1% Increase 3• Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate < 74% & 2% Increase 3

Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate

• Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year of operation -whichever is latest

• A school will not be evaluated on dropout rate if it has less than 15 students in the school

• Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate Criteria for Dropout Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways

Dropout Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned• 3-Yr Avg Dropout Rate <= 6% 3• Current Yr Dropout Rate < = 9% 1% Decrease 3• Current Yr Dropout Rate > 9% 2% Decrease 3

Composite Score The composite scores is 50% of the A-F Accountability ProfileMeasures of Academic Progress

• Percent Passing AIMS 0 to 100

• ELL Target 0 or 3 bonus pts

• Graduation Rate Target 0 or 3 bonus pts

• Dropout Rate Target 0or 3 bonus pts

Total: 100 points possible + 9 bonus points

Beginning in 2012…• Inclusion of AIMS A Results

The % of students passing in the current academic year will be included in the composite portion of the model (1% cap).

• 1 point

Added to all schools to address the point lost on the total possible growth percentiles (1-99).

• 95% Tested Criteria

In an effort to respond to the U.S. Dept. of Ed waiver, AZ has incorporated this into the A-F model.

% Tested Max Letter Grade Allowed

Eligible Points 

95% or more 85-94% 75-84% Less than 75%

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT STATUS2011 Legacy Label of “Underperforming”

+2012 Letter Grade of a “D”

F, School Improvement

2012 Letter Grade of a “D”+

2013 Letter Grade of a “D”

F, School Improvement

*Beginning in 2012, two consecutive D grades will cause an F grade and subsequently, place a school in improvement with the state.

 

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What is Cambridge?

– Not for profit branch of Cambridge University

– 2nd oldest university in the world (founded 1209)

– 150 years of experience developing primary and secondary school curricula

– Involved in school system reform in countries all over the world

The worlds largest provider of 14-19 International

Qualifications

Over 9,000 centersin 160 countries

Over 2 million entries per year

Developing successful studentsStudents build:

• knowledge• learning skills• critical

thinking• problem

solving• collaboration skills• inquiry skills

How can you help?

• Monitor your students grades and attendance• Plan regular visits with your students

Counselor, Advisor and Teachers• Attend our Parent University Meetings• Join Central’s Site Council• Support a club or sport your student actively

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Cambridge Habits of Mind

Suits a wide range of abilities

Core Level: all students–Including ELL students–Students with IEPs

Extended Level: excelling and honors students

Coursework Option: adapt exam assignments for local context

Cambridge Program Levels

Grand Canyon Diploma Option

Grade 9-10All Students

Grade 11-12University

Preparation

Move On When Ready

Move on When Ready

Performance based high school education strategy

Competency and readiness for college and careers

Sample 9th & 10th Core Plan of Study9th Grade 10th Grade

Cambridge Algebra 1-2OR

Cambridge Algebra 1-2 Honors(IGCSE* Mathematics 0580)

Cambridge Geometry 1-2OR

Cambridge Geometry 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Mathematics 0580 cont)

Cambridge English 1-2OR

Cambridge English 1-2 Honors(IGCSE English Lang 0500 & Lit 0486)

Cambridge English 3-4OR

Cambridge English 3-4 Honors(IGCSE English Lang 0500 & Lit 0486 cont)

Cambridge Physical Science 1-2OR

Cambridge Physical Science 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Physical Science 0652)

Cambridge Biology 1-2OR

Cambridge Biology 1-2 Honors(IGCSE Biology 0610)

Health Education 1 (PUHSD) Optional Elective Cambridge World History 1-2

(IGCSE History 0470)

Sample 9th & 10th Elective Plan of StudyELECTIVE OPTIONS (a foreign language is optional, but highly recommended)

French 1-2 OR Spanish 1-2 OR Japanese 1-2 OR Chinese 1-2

(IGCSE French 0520, Spanish 0502, Japanese 0519, Chinese 0547)

French 3-4 OR Spanish 3-4 OR Japanese 3-4 OR Chinese 3-4

(IGCSE French 0520, Spanish 0502, Japanese 0519, Chinese 0547 cont)

Cambridge or PUHSD Elective fromBusiness Studies, Gifted, Physical

Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts

Cambridge or PUHSD Elective fromBusiness Studies, FACS, Gifted, Physical

Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts

Optional Period 0 or 8 Cambridge or PUHSD Elective from Business Studies, FACS, Physical

Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual Arts

Optional Period 0 or 8 Cambridge or PUHSD Elective from Business Studies, FACS, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Science, or Visual

Arts

Excellent foundation

Schools use

Cambridge IGCSE

to prepare students for:

• Cambridge A/AS Level• 4 Year University

New A/AS Level Classes• AS English Literature• AS Mathematics• AS Biology• AS Chemistry• AS Fashion

Coming Next Year!• A Level English Literature• A Level Mathematics• A Level Biology• A Level Chemistry• A Level Fashion

• AS Physics• AS Art & Design

First in Arizona

• Find Practice Exams

• Find Review Websites

• Find Examiner’s Tips for each subject

• Find a Study Planner to organize time

www.cambridgestudents.org.uk

Find More Information

www.cie.org.uk

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