Curriculum and Instruction Action Item |
DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The recommendation from the committee was to change the current exam weight formula from 33 percent to 25 percent, placing more emphasis on the student's daily work, classroom grades, and activities for each semester. In addition to providing our teachers and district staff with an accurate measure of student progress and subject area mastery, our current exams will assist in preparing our students for the upcoming changes to the FCAT graduation requirements which will include end of course exams. Research shows end of course exams increase student achievement and academic standards.
Seniors in their final semester will still be permitted to exempt their exams and must meet the following requirements:
Executive summary is continued on the attachment.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:
Denny B. Oest
General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091006_362 * Section A Item# 1.02 |