2012-2013 Curriculum Checklist
All Schools:
Number of non-proficient students reduced by at least 10%
 Implement Common Instructional Framework in all classrooms
 CIF Strategies will be labeled on lesson plans
 Educational background signs, using approved template, are evident throughout school of each
certified and non-certified staff member
College banners and posters are evident throughout school, in addition to educational background
signs
Teachers will participate in The Tuning Protocol at least three times per semester
Teachers will participate in the Rounds Model for Professional Development 2-4 times per school year, as
planned by principal and achievement coaches
School administration and other appropriate school personnel will participate in a quarterly review of SelfAssessment/SIP to show fidelity to the NCNSP Design Principles
Schools will complete and submit Self-Assessment documents by the established deadlines
Evidence of global education, literacy, and/or awareness in the school
Evidence of a school data team, made up of representatives from grade levels or departments and
administrators, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities and evidence the team meets on a regular
basis.
Evidence of common assessments being used by grade level or departments to measure student mastery
Evidence all teachers have EVAAS logins and are proficient in its use
Certificates printed from the Online Modules
Evidence of using DCS Walk-Through document (details to be provided at later date)
Teachers will use DCS Curriculum Guides to plan instruction
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2012-2013 Curriculum Checklist
Pre-K:
College adoption clearly evident for school/site
Field trip participation, virtual or actual, with a college connection/theme
High school students are invited to mentor/tutor students
K-5:
College adoption clearly evident for each grade level
Evidence of guest speakers with topics related to colleges/universities (minimum of 3 per school)
Field trip participation, virtual or actual, with a college theme (one per grade level)
6-8:
College adoption clearly evident by teacher
Evidence of guest speakers with topics related to colleges/universities (minimum of 3 per school)
Field trip participation to a college, including live college classroom visits (one per grade level)
Counselors and teachers educate students on college options (Associate of Applied Science, Associate of
Arts/Sciences, Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, etc.) and different types of colleges
(two year, four year, liberal arts, private/public, etc.)
Implement affective support structures outlined in counselor action plans (Advisories, Seminar,
Remediation, Pyramid of Interventions, etc.)
 Students explore career opportunities through CTE courses
 Students participate in Career Fair
 8 graders complete Career Interest Inventor and College Readiness Inventory (i.e. EXPLORE), if
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provided by DPI
 Host Parent Universities to discuss School Expectations, 21st Century Skills, Bullying, Internet and Social
Media Safety, and/or other topics different from high school.
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2012-2013 Curriculum Checklist
9-12:
College adoption clearly evident by teacher
Evidence of guest speakers with topics related to colleges/universities (minimum of 3 per school)
Field trip participation to a college, including live college classroom visits (minimum of 5 field trips
per school)
Counselors and teachers educate students on college options (Associate of Applied Science, Associate of
Arts/Sciences, Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, etc.) and different types of colleges
(two year, four year, liberal arts, private/public, etc.)
Implement affective support structures outlined in counselor action plans (Advisories, Seminar,
Remediation, Pyramid of Interventions, etc.)
Sophomores take the PLAN assessment through ACT to determine college readiness (December)
Juniors take ACT assessment to determine college readiness (March)
Host Parent Universities to discuss graduation requirements, SAT/ACT testing procedures and dates,
college application process, financial aid opportunities, CFNC support, Internet and Social Media Safety.
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