Board of Education MeetingJanuary 12, 2010 1

To review and revise the current Lodi Unified School District graduation requirements to ensure that all Lodi Unified graduates are college and career ready.

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Proposes to change graduation requirements for Class of 2016—current 6th grade students.

All students will take geometry All students will take world geography All students will take health/family living All students will demonstrate proficiency in

Technology (pass class or challenge test) Driver’s Ed. will be offered, but not required

for graduation Career path options will be infused into

existing approved District courses

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7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

2 PeriodsEnglish

Math

Science

Social Science

Physical Educ.

Elective

2 PeriodsEnglish

Math

Science

Social Sci.

Physical Ed.

Elective

English 9

Alg. or Geom.

Earth/Phy/Bio

World Geog.

Physical Ed.

Health/FamilyLiving

Technology

English 10

Geom./Alg. II

Bio./Chemistry

World History

Physical Ed.

World Lang.

Elective

English 11

Alg. II/Pre-Calc.

Lab Science

U.S. History

Elective/Academy

World Language

Elective/Academy

English 12

PreCalc/Calc/Stats.

Lab Science

Econ./Government

Elective/Academy

Elective/Academy

Elective/Academy

PSAT PSAT PSAT/CAHSEE PSAT/SAT I/ACTSAT Subjects Test

PSAT/SAT I/ACTSAT Subjects Test

Social Science • World Geography (5 credits) • World History (10 credits)• US History (10 credits)• US Government (5 credits) Economics (5 credits)

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English 40

Mathematics• Algebra I (10 credits)• Geometry (10 credits)• Math (10 credits)• Additional Courses will be Developed

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Science • Physical Science (10 credits)• Life Science (10 credits)

20

Fine Arts or World Language 10

Health/Family Living 5

Physical Education 20

Proficiency in Technology 5

Electives 65

Senior Project

California High School Exit Exam - CAHSEE

X

X

Total Credits 230

Social Science • World History (10 credits)• US History (10 credits)• US Government (5 credits) Economics (5 credits)

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• Family Living or Geography (5 credits)• Driver’s Ed (2.5 credits)• Health/Safety (2.5 credits)

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English 40

Mathematics• Algebra I (10 credits)• Math (10 credits) 20

Science • Physical Science (10 credits)• Life Science (10 credits) 20

Fine Arts or World Language 10

Physical Education 20

Electives 80

Senior Project

California High School Exit Exam - CAHSEE

X

X

Total Credits 230

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All students will take geometry All students will take world geography All students will take health/family living All students will demonstrate proficiency in

Technology (pass class or challenge test) Offer Driver’s Education, but do not require it for

graduation. Infuse Career Path options into existing approved

District Courses

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Change graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2016—current 6th grade students—as follows:

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September 22 and 24

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Feedback

Why is it still required? Good preparation for college Can senior project become a 10th and 11th

grade project?

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What is the thinking behind adding geometry?

Are all students ready for algebra in 8th grade?

How do classes that require “application” fit in? Classes that ARE the word problems.

Need to identify alternate courses to math proficiency

Can we slow down 8th grade algebra into two one-year components?

When we talk about rigor for mathematics, is there time for application?

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How do classes that require “application” fit in? Classes that ARE the word problems

Auto Physics as a science class, for instance. (Meets 9th grade science requirements)

3rd year of science?

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Concerns about the reduction in elective credits elective credits from 80 to 65

Concerns that cognitive/application connection is missing

Suggestion that CTE could fill the gap How can we blend CTE with a-g? (Can we

view this as an opportunity?)

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Technology component supports business community

Are there some existing classes that can meet this requirement? (CTE?)◦ Pre-Engineering?◦ Computer-Aided Drafting?◦ Graphic Arts?◦ Video Technology?

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Technology

Ensure changes do not affect access to advance placement courses

Need a course on civics/ethics Can civics be added to World Geography? Students should be required to experience

community service

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