PTSO MeetingParent

Data/Testing/Dual Enrollment Informational Night

TestingFCAT Writes

Reading FCAT

Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam

Biology End of Course (EOC) Exam

US History End of Course (EOC)Exam

Geometry End of Course (EOC) Exam

Final Exams

EOC Retakes

Dual Enrollment

WritesFCAT Writes

Grade 10

State Mandated

CPATC Writes

In House

Indicator

Diagnostic

FCAT ReadingFlorida Comprehensive Assessment

TestState Mandated Standardized Test

Computer Based for Grades 9-10

Grad Req for 10

Placement for 9

April 15-16 for Grade 10

April 22-23 for Grade 9

Reading Preps

Dates to be announced

Algebra I EOC

May 13 & May 14

Computer Based Test

Calculator/Ruler/Reference Sheet provided within the testing program

Scrap paper provided

Grad Req

Algebra I EOC Preps

2/22 (9:30-11)

3/8 (11:05 -12:35)

4/12 (9:30-11)

4/26 (11:05 -12:35)

5/10 (9:30-12)

Bring with you:•All the materials you have from previous prep dates•Paper•Pencil•Pen•Make sure to have transportation

Final Exams

The Final Exam grade for Algebra 1 and Geometry and Us History will be calculated as an average of quarter 3 and quarter 4. This is due to fact that the students will be taking an EOC exam for this course. The EOC will be calculated as 30% of their entire year’s grade.

Algebra 2 students will take a final and it will be worth 20% per student handbook. 

Geometry EOC

May 15

Computer Based Test

Calculator/Ruler/Reference Sheet provided within the testing program

Scrap paper provided

Geometry EOC Preps

February 11 & 18

March 4 & 11

April 8 & 22

May 6

Biology I EOC

May 6 & May 7

Computer Based Test- 60-66 m.c. Qs

EOC counts 30% of the year’s grade

.In order to pass the course, the course average (including the EOC score) must equal 60% or higher.

Biology I EOC Preps

March 1, April 5 & May 3

9:30-12:30

March 8 and April 26

9:30-11:00 or

11:05-12:30

US History EOC

• April 24th & 25th

• Computer Based Multiple Choice Test (A,B,C,D)

• 50-60 Questions

• 30% of Course Grade

Electronic Devices Policy

• If students are found with ANY electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones and smartphones, during testing OR during breaks, their tests will be invalidated.

• Some suggested best practices are:

• Students leave devices at home

• Students place devices in purse/backpack and purse/backpack is placed in the front of the classroom (student CANNOT access purse/backpack during break or going to the restroom)

• Refrain from calling your student on testing days, if there is an emergency call the office

Leaving Campus

• If students leave campus before completing a session, they WILL NOT be permitted to complete the test later.

• This includes leaving for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.

• Attendance is MANDATORY for all testing.

Final ExamsWeek of May 27

Reading: 20%

Writing l & ll: 20%

Art: 20%

English I & ll: 20%

Info Tech: 20%

French I & ll: 20%

Spanish I & II: 20%

World History: 20%

Research: 20%

Speech & Debate: 20%

Chemistry: TBD

Marine Biology: TBD

RetakesEOC Retakes (Alg)

August Date TBA

December Date TBA

Course failures will result in repeating the course and possibly retaking the EOC

What does it mean?

Alg 1 EOC 2013

Bio EOC 2013LPA: 50% (total & re-takers)

Centennial: 27% (total & re-takers)

TCHS: 37% for re-takers; 15% first timers; 36% total

Central: 35% (total & re-takers)

Westwood: 27% for re-takers; 83% 1st timers; 39% total

PSL: 16% (total & re-takers)

CPATC: 66% for re-takers; 100% 1st timers; and 75% total

How do test scores affect my school?

School grade

Funding-Reward Dollars

Success

Support

How is my school helping my student to prepare?Saturday and After-School Preps

Peer Tutoring-Lunch

Monday-Math

Tuesday-Spanish

Wednesday-English

Thursday-History

Friday-Science

After School TutoringMonday-

English Tuesday-

Geometry Wednesday-

MathThursday-

Science

What can be done at home to ensure success?

Study Island

https://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/nhs/FCATandEOCresources/grade10readingsamplequestions.pdf

Algebra & Science:

www.khanacademy.com

Algebra:

Tredor’s Page- he has skills, concepts, practice sheets and test specs for download

http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/alg1eocpbsq.pdf

http://math.dadeschools.net/documents/High%20School%20EOC%20Test%20Prep/Algebra%201%20EOC%20Test%20Prep/Algebra%201%20EOC%20Test%20Prep%20Packet%202012.pdf

http://highmail.highlands.k12.fl.us/~colmand/Misc%20Documents/Practice%20Test%20for%20flvs_net_Final.pdf

http://www.flvs.net/myFLVS/study-tools/EOC/Documents/Practice%20Test%20for%20flvs_net_wsolutions_Final.pdf

Study log and several biology EOC study sites available on Mr. Houston's teacher page.

Dual EnrollmentEligibility

GPA (weighted vs. unweighted) and course specific grades

Maturity

Recommendations

PERT- Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (x2)

IRSC (anytime-$10) & CPATC (11th grade-free)

Online Prep through IRSC

CPP/PLPCollege Prep Portfolios

College Projects

Applications

Recommendation

Essays

Personal Learning Plans

Graduation Requirements

Accreditation

Somerset

SACS-AdvancEd

Visits-interviews

March 9

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