Student Progression:
2014 Proposed Legislation and Current
Requirements
NEFEC
School Counselors Forum
January 14, 2014
Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance
Learning (ACCEL) Policies
Section 1003.4281, F.S.
– Each school must offer, at a minimum,
• Whole-grade and mid-year promotion
• Subject-matter acceleration
• Virtual instruction in higher grade level subjects
– School district is required to
• establish student eligibility and procedural requirements
• establish a process by which a parent may request student
participation in an ACCEL option that would result in the
student attending a different school
– A performance contract must be executed if a student
participates in an ACCEL option by parent request
– A performance contract is optional if a principal
initiates a student’s participation in an ACCEL option
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When Accelerated – Which Assessment?
• The student should participate in the FCAT assessment
that matches the course number the student is
receiving instruction in. If a student is accelerated to a
higher grade level course the student should
participate in that grade level assessment.
• Exceptions for skipping
– Third grade reading – this is a statewide promotion
requirement
– Civics – this is a middle grades promotion requirement
– 10th grade reading – this is a statewide graduation
requirement
– EOCs – these are statewide graduation requirements
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Section 1008.25 & 1008.22, F.S.
• References to the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test removed
• Conforms references throughout sections
– Statewide, standardized Reading assessment
• Grades 3-10
• When transitioned ELA assessments
– Grades 3-11
– Statewide, standardized mathematics test (grades 3-8)
– Statewide, standardized Algebra 1 EOC assessment
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Middle Grades
Requirements
• 1003.4156 – General requirements for middle
grades promotion
– Beginning in 2013-2014 and thereafter, Algebra 1
EOC constitutes 30% of the student’s final course
average
– For high school credit
• Student must pass the course with EOC results
– To graduate
• Student must pass the EOC or earn a comparative score
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Middle Grades Promotion
S. 1003.4156, F.S.
• To be promoted to grade 9, successful completion of
– Beginning in 2012-2013, students enrolled in high school
Geometry or Biology must take the EOC
– EOC performance constitutes 30% of the student’s final course grade
– Passing grade must be earned to earn high school credit
– Beginning in 2012-2013, one course must be at least a
one-semester civics education course
– Beginning in 2013-2014, a student must take the Civics EOC and EOC
performance constitutes 30% of the student’s final course grade
Students enrolled in Algebra 1, Geometry, or Biology must take the EOC and are not
required to take the corresponding grade-level FCAT.
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Middle Grades Promotion
S. 1003.4156, F.S.
• To be promoted to grade 9, successful completion of
• One course in career and education planning
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Completed in 6th, 7th or 8th grade
Course must be Internet-based
Customizable to each student
Research-based to assist students to identify
» educational and career options
» goals
– Must emphasize entrepreneurship skills
– Provide diploma designation options details
– Provide information on assessment, scholarship and opportunities
to earn college credit in high school
» Including career dual enrollment courses
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Middle Grades Promotion
S. 1003.4156, F.S.
• Middle grades transfer students from out of country, out
of state, private school, or home education after the
beginning of the grade 8 second term are not required to
meet the civics education requirement IF the student’s
transcript documents
– Passage of three courses in social studies OR
– Two year-long courses in social studies that included coverage of civics
education
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NEW PROPOSED
Section 1003.428, Florida
Statutes, is Repealed
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Course and Assessment Requirements
2013-2014 - 9th Grade Cohort
S. 1003.4282, F.S.
• 4 credits in English Language Arts (ELA),
– The four credits must be in ELA I, II, III, and IV
• includes accelerated courses (dual enrollment, advanced
placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced
International Certificate of Education)
• Refer to 2013-2014 Course Code Directory
– A student must pass 10th grade FCAT Reading (or
ACT/SAT concordant score) until the state transitions
to the 10th grade ELA assessment in order to earn a
standard high school diploma
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Course and Assessment Requirements
2013-2014 - 9th Grade Cohort
S. 1003.4282, F.S.
• 4 credits in mathematics, including Algebra I and Geometry
– Algebra I EOC results count 30 percent of the final course grade,
the student must pass the EOC in order to earn a standard
diploma
– Geometry EOC results count 30 percent of the final course grade
– Algebra II not required; but if selected when the state transitions
to the common core assessments, the Algebra II common core
assessment results count 30 percent of the final course grade
– Industry certification courses that lead to college credit may
substitute for up to two mathematics credits (Algebra I and
Geometry may not be substituted)
• IC Math Waiver I – 1200998
• IC Math Waiver II - 1200999
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Course and Assessment Requirements
2013-2014 - 9th Grade Cohort
S. 1003.4282, F.S.
• 3 science credits
– 1 credit Biology I (Biology EOC results count 30
percent of the final course grade)
– 2 credits in equally rigorous (EQ) science courses
– 2 of the 3 required science credits must have a
laboratory component
– Industry certification courses that lead to college
credit may substitute for up to one science credit
(Biology may not be substituted)
– IC SCI Waiver - 2000999
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Course and Assessment Requirements
2013-2014 - 9th Grade Cohort
S. 1003.4282, F.S.
• 3 social studies credits
– 1 credit World History
– 1 credit U.S. History (U.S. History EOC Assessment
results count 30 percent of the final course grade)
– .5 U.S. Government
– .5 Economics
• Must include financial literacy
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Biology 1 and Geometry Credits
S.1003.4282, F.S.
• All students enrolled in high school as of 20122013
– Who earned a passing grade before 2013-2014
• Shall be awarded a credit in that course if the student
passed the course
• EOC results are not required as 30% of the final course
grade
– A school district may have a policy to require that the EOC
results constitute 30% of the final course grade
• Student is not required to pass the EOC
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2010-2011
Graduation
ninth grade cohort
2011-2012 &
Requirements
2012-2013 for
ninth grade cohorts
3 credits in science
2 of the 3 must have a
laboratory component; one
credit must be Biology 1 or
equivalent course or a
series of courses
(must take Biology 1 EOC if
course taken after 2010-2011;
no requirement to earn a
passing score to earn course
credit)
4 credits in mathematics
1 credit in Algebra 1 or its
equivalent (must pass the
Algebra 1 EOC or earn a
comparative score in order to
earn a standard diploma if
course is taken after 2010-2011;
passing score not required to
earn course credit);
1 credit in geometry or its
3 credits in science
2 of the 3 must have a
laboratory component;
one credit must be
Biology 1 or equivalent
course or a series of
courses
(must take Biology 1 EOC
and a passing score is not
required to award credit)
2013-2014
Mathematics
and Science
ninth grade cohort and thereafter
3 credits in science
1 credit in Biology 1
(Biology EOC results count 30% of final course grade);
2 credits in equally rigorous science courses;
2 of the 3 required science credits must have a
laboratory component;
Industry certification courses that lead to college
credit may substitute for up to 1 science credit
4 credits in mathematics
1 credit in Algebra 1 or
its -(must pass the
Algebra 1 EOC or earn a
4 credits in mathematics
comparative score in
order to earn a standard 1 credit in Algebra 1
(EOC results count 30% of the final course grade;
diploma if course is taken
must pass EOC to earn a standard diploma);
after 2010-2011; passing
1 credit in geometry
score not required to
(EOC results count 30% of final course grade)
earn course credit);
If Algebra 2 is selected, statewide, standardized
1 credit in geometry
Algebra 2 EOC assessment results count 30% of
Online Course Requirement
• 1 course within the 24 credits must be completed through online
learning
– Excludes drivers education (2013-14 - 9th grade cohort and thereafter)
– School district may not require student to take course outside the
school day or in addition to a student’s courses for a given semester
• Does not apply to
– A student who has an IEP that indicates it would not be appropriate
– An out-of-state transfer student enrolled in a public school who has 1
year or less remaining
– A student who plans to earn a standard diploma via an
• Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) option
• IB or AICE curriculum program
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ACCEL Option S. 1002.3015, F.S.
• Each school district must offer rigorous
industry certifications that are articulated to
college credit
• Award of a standard diploma per
s. 1003.4282(3)(a)-(e), F.S. (2013-2014 9th grade cohort)
– Identical to the 24-credit program option except
• 1 credit PE not required
• 3 electives instead of 8
• 18 total credits (student may earn additional credits)
Note: no online course requirement
Accelerated High School Graduation
Options - S. 1003.429, F.S – Repealed
7/1/13
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Standard Diploma Awarding
24-Credit Program
s. 1003.4282, F.S.
ACCEL Program
s. 1002.3105(5), F.S.
Credit Requirements
24 credits
18 credits (minimum)
Academic Core
44331-
4 - English/Language Arts
4 - Mathematics
3 - Science
3 - Social Studies
1 - Fine Arts
Physical Education
1 credit
Not required
Electives
8 credits
3 credits
Assessment Requirements
Same
Same
Grade Point Average
Requirements
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
2.0 on a 4.0 scale
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
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Certificate of Completion
Section 1003.4282(7), F.S.
• Different from current s. 1008.428, F.S.
– A student who earns the required 24 credits, or the required 18 credits
under s. 1002.3105(5), but fails to pass the assessments required
under s. 1008.22(3) or achieve a 2.0 GPA shall be awarded a certificate
of completion in a form prescribed by the State Board of Education.
• Districts are encouraged to work with their general counsel
regarding students who fall between July 1, 2013, and new
language being passed in 2014 to determine best course of
action when granting a certificate of completion
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Standard Diploma Requirements
2013-2014 – 9th Grade Cohort
S. 1003.4282, F.S.
• School district notification requirements
– Must be in writing
– Must include
• Standard diploma requirements
• Available designations
• State scholarship programs and postsecondary
admissions eligibility requirements
• Private schools must make this information
available to students and their parents
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Academic Advisement Flyers
Students Entering Grade Nine In ________School Year
What Students and Parents Need to Know
Available for the 9th grade cohorts of
• 2010-2011
• 2011-2012
• 2012-2013
• 2013-2014
English, Spanish, Creole versions
http://www.fldoe.org/BII/StudentPro/grad-require.asp
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Scholar and Merit Designations
In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:
Scholar Designation:
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Pass the ELA Grade 11 assessment once implemented
1 credit in Algebra 2 (must pass Algebra 2 EOC once implemented)
1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course
Pass the Biology 1 EOC
1 credit in chemistry or physics
1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics
Pass the U.S. History EOC
2 credits in same world language
Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or a dual enrollment course.
Merit Designation - attain one or more industry certifications from
the list established (per s. 1003.492, F.S.).
Scholar Designation:
Courses that Satisfy Chemistry Requirement
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2003340 Chemistry 1
200350 Chemistry 1 Honors
2003372 Pre-AICE Chemistry IGCSE Level
2003800 Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate
Chemistry 1
• 2003830 IB Middle Years Program Chemistry
• 2003360 Chemistry 2 Honors
• Chemistry courses that result in college credit (dual
enrollment, AP, IB and AICE)
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Scholar Designation:
Courses that Satisfy Physics Requirement
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2003380 Physics 1
2003390 Physics 1 Honors
2003432 Pre-AICE Physics IGCSE Level
2003410 Physics 2 Honors
Physics courses that result in college credit (dual
enrollment, AP, IB and AICE)
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Scholar Designation:
Courses that Satisfy Equally Rigorous to
Chemistry or Physics Requirement
EQ subject code in the Florida CCD
NEW courses that will change to EQ include
• 2000350 Anatomy & Physiology
• 2001340 Environmental Science
• 2002500 Marine Sci 1
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Uniform Transfer of High School Credits
1003.4282(8), F.S.
Beginning in 2012-2013
Transcript shows a credit in Algebra 1, then student
must pass the statewide, standardized Algebra 1 EOC
assessment in order to earn a standard high school
diploma, unless
– Earned a comparative score (PERT score of 97),
– Passed Algebra 1 assessment, or
– Passed out-of-state statewide mathematics
assessment (NCLB requirement)
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Uniform Transfer of High School Credits
1003.4282(8), F.S.
• “If a transfer student’s transcript shows a final
course grade and course credit in Algebra 1,
Geometry, Biology I, or United States History
the transferring course final grade and credit
shall be honored without the student taking
the requisite statewide, standardized EOC
assessment and without the assessment
results constituting 30 percent of the
student’s final course grade.”
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Rule 6A-1.094223
Comparative and Concordant Scores for the
Statewide Assessment Program – effective 11/3/13
• Concordant Scores - Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in 20102011,in order to satisfy the graduation requirement, students who have not
earned a passing score on the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading may apply
– ACT 19
– SAT 430.
• Comparative Score – Beginning with students who entered grade 9 in 20112012, in order to satisfy the graduation requirement, students who do not
earn a passing Algebra 1 EOC Assessment score may use a PERT mathematics
score of 97.
– A student must complete Algebra 1 and participate in the EOC assessment or participate in
the EOC assessment to CAP Algebra 1, even if they have a PERT comparative score.
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Refer to Graduation Requirements for Florida Statewide Assessments at
http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/fcatpass.pdf
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Acceleration Options
S. 1003.4295, F.S.
• Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) allows a
student to earn high school credit if the
student passes the state assessment in
– Algebra 1
– Algebra 2 (available 2014-2015)
– Geometry
– United States History
– Biology
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Required Remediation
S. 1003.4156 (2)(3), F.S. – Middle Grades
S. 1003.4282(5), F.S.- 2013-2014 9th Grade Cohort
• Students who score Levels 1 or 2 on FCAT Reading, the
following year must be enrolled in and complete a remedial
course or a content area course in which remediation
strategies are incorporated into course content delivery.
• Students who score Levels 1 or 2 on FCAT Mathematics or
the Algebra 1 EOC, the following year must be enrolled in
and complete a remedial course or a content area course in
which remediation strategies are incorporated into course
content delivery.
• Please see the Secondary Reading Placement Chart for
more information on placement of middle grades and high
school students in reading intervention.
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Statewide, Standardized
Assessment Results Waiver –
S. 1008.22(3)(c)2, F.S.
What requirements must a student meet to be
considered for an assessment results waiver?
A student must meet all of the following criteria:
– Be identified as a student with a disability, as defined in s.
1007.02(2), F.S.
– Have an active IEP
– Have demonstrated, as determined by the IEP team,
achievement of the course standards
– Participate in the statewide, standardized assessment at least
once
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Level 1 Courses
• Students with an IEP entering 9th grade in 20122013 and prior
– may take Level 1 courses and they will count toward
a standard diploma
– IEP team determines appropriateness of level of
course for student
• Students with an IEP entering 9th grade in 20132014 and thereafter
– no Level 1 courses will count for credit towards a
standard diploma
– Students with disabilities pursuing a special diploma
will receive credit for Level 1 courses
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Rule 6A-10.0315
Common Placement Testing and Instruction
Effective 10/22/13
• Students who entered 9th grade in 2003-2004 or thereafter will not be
required to
– take the CPT
– enroll in developmental education instruction at a FL College System
institution (it is an option at the student’s request)
• College Ready Cut Scores – applicable for tests administered on or after
10/22/13
P.E.R.T.
SAT
ACT (Enhanced)
Reading 106
Verbal 440
Reading 19
Mathematics 114
Mathematics 440
Mathematics 19
Writing 103
English 17
• Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading score of 262 demonstrates college readiness for
college-level course work in reading and writing.
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2014 State University System
Admissions Tour
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September 9 - Florida International University
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• If you have not registered before, email
admissionstour@flbog.edu with your contact
information
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Talented 20 Program
• Talented Twenty Program: Technical Specifications for
the Submission of Talented Twenty
Datahttp://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document6931/dps-2013-176.pdf
• Data may be transmitted beginning Monday, February 3, 2014
• Final submission of data: Monday, March 10, 2014 by 5:00
p.m.
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Career Connections
• Florida Trend magazine publication
– Helps students learn about higher education
• Admissions requirements
• Financial aid
• http://www.floridatrend.com/career-connections
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Graduation
Requirements
http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/grad-require.asp
2013-1014 Florida Counseling for Future Education
Handbook is posted
Helen.Lancashire@fldoe.org
(850) 245-7840