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Re: hypothetical school
Posted:
May 26, 2011 9:28 PM
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nyshsmath@mathforum.org writes:
>I know you are busy at this time of year. But I have something for you
>to ponder.........
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>This is about a hypothetical school in a first-ring suburb with cohort
>sizes around 110.
our cohorts are approx 90... graduating classes mid 70's
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>The BOE/Administration has outlined the following edicts regarding
>grades:
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>1. No marking period grades below a 50 can ever be given.
this has changed a few times in the last few years but currently nothing
below a 50 for the first two marking periods...
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>2. Every student, regardless of IEP conditions MUST take all Regents
>exams.
we follow whatever state regs are... I believe they sit for the minimum
graduation requirement exams and then can use their safety net (if they
have one)
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>3. Local exams are forbidden if a Regents exam is available.
teacher discretion here, but if it is more than a one year course then we
HAVE to give a final exam as well as the regents
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>4. The accelerated 8th grade Algebra class is broken up once in high
>school.
our 8th graders are mixed in once they reach algebra...
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>5. There are no "lower level" Math courses...every student takes the
>same level course and are mixed in with all other ability levels.
we have a two year program to the algebra exam but the first year is
extremely difficult on the teacher...
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>6. There is no 2-year Algebra I program allowed. (Nor a 1.5-yr. program
>either)
see number 5
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>7. All classes are 90-minute blocks
40 minute class periods
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>8. Any student that passes the Regents exam, passes the course,
>regardless of their actual average.
no 65 overall average then they have to repeat the course
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>I am VERY interested in your thoughts on any or all of the above
>conditions. Agree or disagree, I could use the information.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jim
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