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- CAREER FOCUS: - Six (6) units
- CORE: Sixteen (16) units
- SMART CORE CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 AND THEREAFTER 4.45.1
- Digital Learning Courses
- SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.46
- POSSESSION AND USE OF CELL PHONES, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES 4.47
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The number of units students must earn to be eligible for high school graduation is to be earned from the categories listed below. A minimum of 22 units is required for graduation for a student participating in either the Smart Core or Core curriculum. In addition to the 22 units required for graduation by the Arkansas Department of Education, the district requires an additional 2 units to graduate for a total of 24 units. The additional required units may be taken from any electives offered by the district.6 There are some distinctions made between Smart Core units and Graduation units. Not all units earned toward graduation necessarily apply to Smart Core requirements. SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four (4) units – 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Oral Communications: one-half (1/2) unit Mathematics: four (4) units (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.) • Algebra I or Algebra A & B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9 • Geometry or Investigating Geometry or Geometry A & B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9-10 *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement. • Algebra II • Beyond Algebra II: this can include Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Statistics, Algebra III, Advanced Topic and Modeling in Mathematics, Mathematical Applications and Algorithms, Linear Systems and Statistics, or any of several IB or Advanced Placement math courses (Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable)
Natural Science: a total of three (3) units with lab experience chosen from One unit of Biology; and Two units chosen from the following three categories (there are acceptable options listed by the ADE for each) • Physical Science • Physics or Principles of Technology I & II or PIC Physics Social Studies: three (3) units • Civics one-half (½) unit • World History - one unit • American History - one unit
While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit
• Algebra or its equivalent* - 1 unit • Geometry or its equivalent* - 1 unit • All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills. • (Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable) *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four (4) unit requirement. Science: three (3) units
• one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units • Civics one-half (1/2) unit • World history, one (1) unit • American History, one (1) unit
While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit
1 New Smart Core Consent and Smart Core Waiver Forms will become effective in July 2013. They are available on the ADE website and on the ASBA policy update website. While 9.03.1.8 of the Standards and the Smart Core Guidance both require parents to sign one of the forms, there’s not much you can do if they don’t. Either way, the default option is Smart Core. 2 The Department’s Guidelines stipulate completion by the end of the senior year. We believe this is not in agreement with Arkansas code 6-18-202(b)(1) which requires public schools to be open through the completion of the secondary program to students between the ages of 5 and 21. Therefore, we suggest that students be allowed to switch from Core to Smart Core if they could successfully complete its requirements by the time they attained their twenty first birthday. Acceptance of a diploma negates a student’s right to switch programs. 3 The Standards require a review, but do not stipulate its frequency. Select an interval to insert here (never is not an option). Standards require the inclusion of students, parents, and staff in the formulation and review of this policy. 4 Schools are required to retain documentation procedures and methods used. 5 The Guidelines require the policy to include the training “procedure.” If you prefer a different procedure than inclusion in your district’s annual professional development process, change this sentence accordingly. 6 The Standards of Accreditation Unit has objected to the policy’s previous implication (if you substituted a number greater than 22) that the ADE was requiring more than 22 units to graduate. Therefore, this sentence is necessary if your district requires more than 22 units. If you have specific requirements for the additional units, change the new sentence’s wording to reflect those requirements. 87 The Rules specify the option is dependent upon the licensure of the teacher. Specifically, if the course is taught by a licensed social studies teacher, both options exist. If the course is taught by a licensed business education teacher, the credit must be applied toward the career focus requirement. Cross References: 4.55—STUDENT PROMOTION AND RETENTION
Smart Core Informed Consent Form Smart Core Waiver Form
While there are similarities between the two curriculums, following the Core curriculum may not qualify students for some scholarships and admission to certain colleges could be jeopardized. Students initially choosing the Core curriculum may subsequently change to the Smart Core curriculum providing they would be able to complete the required course of study by the end of their senior year.2 Students wishing to change their choice of curriculums must consult with their counselor to determine the feasibility of changing. This policy, the Smart Core curriculum, and the courses necessary for graduation shall be reviewed by staff, students, and parents at least every other year3 to determine if changes need to be made to better serve the needs of the district’s students. The superintendent, or his/her designee, shall select the composition of the review panel. Sufficient information relating to Smart Core and the district’s graduation requirements shall be communicated to parents and students to ensure their informed understanding of each. This may be accomplished through any or all of the following means.4 • Inclusion in the student handbook of the Smart Core curriculum and graduation requirements; • Discussion of the Smart Core curriculum and graduation requirements at the school’s annual public meeting, PTA meetings, or a meeting held specifically for the purpose of informing the public on this matter; • Discussions held by the school’s counselors with students and their parents; and/or • Distribution of a newsletter(s) to parents or guardians of the district’s students.
Mathematics: four (4) units (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.) • Algebra I or Algebra A & B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9 • Geometry or Investigating Geometry or Geometry A & B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9-10 *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement. • Algebra II • Beyond Algebra II: this can include Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra III, Advanced Topic and Modeling in Mathematics, or any of several IB or Advanced Placement math courses (Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable) Natural Science: a total of three (3) units with lab experience chosen from One unit of Biology; and
• Physical Science • Chemistry • Physics or Principles of Technology I & II or PIC Physics Social Studies: three (3) units • Civics one-half (½) unit • World History - one unit • American History - one unit
While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit
Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit CAREER FOCUS: - Six (6) units All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to the curriculum policy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate. CORE: Sixteen (16) units English: four (4) units – 9, 10, 11, and 12 Oral Communications: one-half (1/2) unit Mathematics: four (4) units • Algebra or its equivalent* - 1 unit • Geometry or its equivalent* - 1 unit • All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills. • (Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable) *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four (4) unit requirement. Science: three (3) units • at least one (1) unit of biology or its equivalent • one (1) unit of a physical science Social Studies: three (3) units • Civics one-half (1/2) unit • World history, one (1) unit • American History, one (1) unit
While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate. Health and Safety: one-half (1/2) unit Economics – one half (½) unit – dependent upon the licensure of the teacher teaching the course, this can count toward the required three (3) social studies credits or the six (6) required Career Focus elective credits.8 Fine Arts: one-half (1/2) unit CAREER FOCUS: - Six (6) units All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to the curriculum policy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate. Notes: 1 New Smart Core Consent and Smart Core Waiver Forms will become effective in July 2013. They are available on the ADE website and on the ASBA policy update website. While 9.03.1.8 of the Standards and the Smart Core Guidance both require parents to sign one of the forms, there’s not much you can do if they don’t. Either way, the default option is Smart Core. 2 The Department’s Guidelines stipulate completion by the end of the senior year. We believe this is not in agreement with Arkansas code 6-18-202(b)(1) which requires public schools to be open through the completion of the secondary program to students between the ages of 5 and 21. Therefore, we suggest that students be allowed to switch from Core to Smart Core if they could successfully complete its requirements by the time they attained their twenty first birthday. Acceptance of a diploma negates a student’s right to switch programs. 3 The Standards require a review, but do not stipulate its frequency. Select an interval to insert here (never is not an option). Standards require the inclusion of students, parents, and staff in the formulation and review of this policy. 4 Schools are required to retain documentation procedures and methods used. 5 The Guidelines require the policy to include the training “procedure.” If you prefer a different procedure than inclusion in your district’s annual professional development process, change this sentence accordingly. 6 The Standards of Accreditation Unit has objected to the policy’s previous implication (if you substituted a number greater than 22) that the ADE was requiring more than 22 units to graduate. Therefore, this sentence is necessary if your district requires more than 22 units. If you have specific requirements for the additional units, change the new sentence’s wording to reflect those requirements. 7 For a detailed explanation/discussion of district options for digital learning courses see policy 5.11—DIGITAL LEARNING COURSES. 8 The Rules specify the option is dependent upon the licensure of the teacher. Specifically, if the course is taught by a licensed social studies teacher, both options exist. If the course is taught by a licensed business education teacher, the credit must be applied toward the career focus requirement. Cross References: 4.55—STUDENT PROMOTION AND RETENTION 5.11—DIGITAL LEARNING COURSES
Governing the Digital Learning Act of 2013 Smart Core Informed Consent Form 2014 Smart Core Waiver Form 2014 A.C.A. § 6-16-1406 Date Adopted: Last Revised: 6/14/16
The Pledge of Allegiance shall be recited at the beginning of each school day. Those students choosing to participate shall do so by facing the flag with their right hands over their hearts, or in an appropriate salute if in uniform, while reciting the Pledge. Students choosing not to participate shall be quiet while standing at their desks. Students shall not be compelled to recite the Pledge, but students who choose not to recite the Pledge shall not disrupt those students choosing to recite the Pledge. Students choosing not to recite the Pledge shall not be subject to any comments, retaliation, or disciplinary action. Legal Reference: A.C.A. § 6-16-108 Date Adopted: 09-11-06 Last Revised: 5/30/15 POSSESSION AND USE OF CELL PHONES, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES 4.47 Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others. Possession and use of any electronic device, whether district or student owned, thatinterferes with a positive, orderly classroom environment does not respect the rights of others and is expressly forbidden. To protect the security of state originated tests that are administered as part of the Arkansas Comprehensive, Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP), no electronic, device as defined in this policy shall be accessible by a student at any time during test administration unless specifically permitted by a student's IEP or individual health plan,.1 This means that when a student is taking an ACTAAP assessment, the student shall not have his/her electronic device in his/her possession. Any student violating this provision shall be subject to this policy's disciplinary provisions. As used in this policy, “electronic devices” means anything that can be used to transmit or capture images, sound, or data. At the same time, cell phones and other electronic communication devices and electronic readers can, in controlled situations, offer a means to enhance student learning through their ability to access expanded sources of information. Teachers have the authority to permit student use of their cell phones for specific classroom lesson plans or projects. Students must abide by the guidelines the teacher gives for any such authorization. Students who fail to do so will be subject to the provisions of this policy governing misuse of cell phones. Misuse of electronic devices includes, but is not limited to: 1. Using electronic devices during class time in any manner other than specifically permitted by the classroom instructor; 2. Permitting any audible sound to come from the device when not being used for reason #1 above; 3. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, or wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores; 4. Using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms; 5. Creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person.
***Neither can school personnel spend valuable school time searching for these items when lost or stolen. Discipline for violation of this policy follows: 1. 1st Offense: Confiscation of device until end of next school day. Parent may pick up the phone. 2. 2nd Offense: Confiscation of device and parent must pick the phone up from office. 3. 3rd Offense and beyond: Student serves 1 day of ISS and device kept until next day.
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