Denver Public Schools

HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURES GUIDE

2008 - 2009

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Introduction: The 2008-2009 High School Procedures Guide contains information on specific issues that arise in the high schools regarding issues of credit, grades, and course requirements. It is to be used to assist you in making site-based decisions regarding these issues.

Table of Contents Graduation Requirements and Course Procedures Graduation Requirements for Students entering school before fall, 2007 (Board of Education Policy IKF) ....................... 3 Graduation Requirements for Students entering school fall, 2007 or later (Board of Education Policy IKF) ...................... 6 Course of Studies Requirements for Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................... 12 Special Consideration for Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................................... 14 Clarification of Curriculum Issues ............................................................................................................................... 15 Graduation Requirement Equivalents .......................................................................................................................... 18 Diploma Policy/Graduation Requirements Staff Responsibilities ............................................................................... 19 Grade Level Assignment Procedure ............................................................................................................................. 20 Grading Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 21 Grading System 2008 – 2009 ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Computation of Grade Point Average .......................................................................................................................... 26 Determination of Valedictorian/Salutatorian Designation & Class Rank ........................................................................... 28 Advanced College Placement (Board Policy IHCD) .................................................................................................. 29 Advanced Credit Classes: X and AP ................................................................................................................................... 30 Regarding X and AP Credit................................................................................................................................................. 31 Procedure for Repeated Courses & Form .................................................................................................................... 32 Credit Recovery Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 33 Criteria Governing Athletic Exemption & Form ............................................................................................................... 34 Withdrawal Grades Given for Dropping Courses ............................................................................................................... 35 Waiver of Total Number of Hours or Specific Courses Required for Graduation .............................................................. 36 Waiver of Total Number of Hours or Specific Courses Required for Graduation – Form ................................................ 37 Waiver of Eight Semester Requirement/Waiver of Two Semester Attendance Requirement ............................................ 38 Waiver of the Forty Hour Credit Limit & Form ................................................................................................................. 39 Procedures for Credit Earned Outside of DPS and Transfer Students Guidelines for Awarding Credit for School Experiences Outside of the Denver Public Schools ....................................... 40 Credit Approval Request – Form........................................................................................................................................ 42 Denver Public Schools Approved Community Education Organizations .................................................................... 43 Guidelines for Evaluating Credit for School Experiences Outside of the Denver Public Schools ..................................... 47 Independent Study ............................................................................................................................................................... 48 Independent Study – Form ................................................................................................................................................. 49 Work Experience Credit ...................................................................................................................................................... 50 Correspondence School Credit ............................................................................................................................................ 51 Online Learning................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Distance Learning Letter of Agreement – Form ................................................................................................................ 54 Alternative Placement Services (Home Bound) Guidelines................................................................................................ 55 Home Based Education Program (Home Schooling) .................................................................................................. 57 Procedure for Enrolling Students Returning From Home Based Education (Home Schooling) ................................. 59 Procedures for Obtaining Immigration Form I-20 and F1 Student Visa to Attend DPS ............................................. 60 Foreign Student Admissions ............................................................................................................................................... 63 Transcript and Credit Evaluation for Students Transferring from within the United States ............................................... 65 Transcript and Credit Evaluation for Foreign Students ....................................................................................................... 66 Grading Scale Equivalency Chart for Students Transferring from Mexico ........................................................................ 68 Mathematics Guidelines for Placement of Students from Mexico ...................................................................................... 69 Vietnamese Secondary Education Transcripts .................................................................................................................... 71 Curriculum and Instructional Directory......................................................................................................................... 73

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POLICY IKF – GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Note: Graduation Requirements for Graduation Classes until 2010 The high school diploma awarded by the Denver Public Schools represents a high standard of quality in curriculum content, instruction, and student learning. It should be maintained as a document that reflects substantial effort by students and the school district in preparation for the world of work or higher education. Students have the opportunity to earn 280 hours in four years; therefore, the goal should be a comprehensive education that could include more than the minimum 220 hours. General Information The graduation requirements outlined in this publication became effective for freshman students entering high school between the fall of 1999 and spring of 2007. At least four years (eight semesters) of attendance is required for students to complete grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with two exceptions: * Students with a 3.0 GPA who have completed all core curriculum and elective requirements and 220 hours (22 Carnegie Units) may graduate in seven semesters. Students are ranked in the class with which they entered as freshmen. * Students with a 3.5 GPA who have completed all core curriculum and elective requirements and 220 credit hours (22 Carnegie Units) may graduate in six semesters. Students are ranked in the class with which they entered as freshmen. A high school diploma from the Denver Public Schools certifies that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements in one of the five Course of Study areas: * General (available to all students) * APEX (Achieving Personal Excellence)—APEX is available to students completing APEX in 2003. Fast College Fast Jobs diploma will be coded as APEX diplomas * Combined General and Individualized Education Program (IEP) * Individualized Education Program (IEP) * Work Experience and Study The Combined General and Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and the Work Experience and Study are available only to students with identified special education needs. A student’s Course of Study is not reflected in a differentiated diploma, but rather in the student’s transcript. General Course of Study Diploma Requirements: 1. Language Arts 40 semester hours (4 units) shall be earned including 10 semester hours (1 unit) of the courses Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 and 2 and 10 semester hours (1 unit) of American Literature 1 and 2. 2. Mathematics 30 semester hours (3 units) shall be earned including 10 hours (1 unit) of algebra or its integrated equivalent and 10 hours (1 unit) of geometry or its integrated equivalent are required, except that the high school algebra requirement will be waived for a student who successfully completes one year of algebra in middle school. Such students will be required to complete only 20 semester hours (2 units) of mathematics in high school, including 10 semester hours (1 unit) of geometry. In no case will students receive high school credit for courses completed in middle school. 3. Science 30 semester hours (3 units) shall be earned including 10 semester hours (1 unit) of Biology 1 and 2, which must include study of the nature of alcohol and narcotics, their effects upon the human system, and environmental concerns. 3

4. Social Studies 25 semester hours (2.5 units) shall be earned including 10 semester hours (1 unit) in American History, five semester hours (.5 units) in American Government and five semester hours (.5 units) in Geography are required. 5. Physical Education/Dance, Citywide Marching Band, or ROTC 10 semester hours (1 unit) shall be earned. 6. Elective Curriculum Electives 85 semester hours (8.5 units) shall be earned. Classroom-Based Instruction Within the 220 semester hours (22 units) required for graduation, 85 semester hours (8.5 units) are available for electives. An extensive elective program is offered in the core curriculum subjects. In addition, students may choose electives in art, business/marketing, consumer and family studies, foreign languages, industrial/technology, music, physical education/dance, or special offerings. Community-Based Experience Within the 220 semester hours (22 units) required for a diploma, a minimum of 190 semester hours (19 units) shall be earned in classroom-based instruction. Students may, therefore earn and apply a maximum of 30 semester hours (3 units) of community-based experience toward graduation requirements. These experiences may include, but are not limited to, field or service experiences, work experience, and internships. All experiences must be approved and supervised by a certified Denver Public Schools teacher. Additional Information Regarding Requirements: The course requirements stated here are definitive. Individual schools may not impose course requirements beyond those stated as a condition of graduation from high school. The principal may waive given requirements, if in the principal’s judgment, it is determined to be in the best educational interest of the student. A student may register for 70 credit hours (35 credits per semester) during the regular school year. The limit may be increased to 80 credits (5 additional credits per semester) with special permission from the principal. The maximum number of credits a student may earn in summer school is 10 semester hours. Valedictorian/Salutatorian The average of all eight semesters is used to determine each school’s valedictorian/salutatorian. Transfer Students A transfer student from outside Denver Public Schools must meet the requirements to receive a diploma. All graduation requirements must be met prior to graduation, including attendance in the Denver Public Schools for at least two semesters, with a minimum of 50 semester hours (5 units) of credit earned. Students with Disabilities The following Course of Study areas may be used to earn a Denver Public Schools diploma: * Students with disabilities who meet the requirements of a General Course of Study shall receive a Denver Public Schools diploma. * Students with disabilities who meet the requirements of an APEX (Achieving Personal Excellence) Course of Study shall receive a Denver Public Schools diploma. * Students with disabilities who meet the requirements of the Combined General and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Course of Study shall receive a Denver Public Schools diploma. * Students with disabilities who meet the requirements of a Work Experience and Study Program shall receive a Denver Public Schools diploma.

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* Students with severe and profound disabling conditions that interfere with their ability to meet the requirements for any of the above Courses of Study and have satisfied the requirement of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) shall receive a Denver Public Schools diploma. Grade-Level Student Classifications 55 semester hours

Sophomore

110 semester hours

Junior

165 semester hours

Senior

220 semester hours

Award Diploma

Achieving Personal Excellence (APEX) Requirements Students will be awarded an APEX diploma if they meet all of the requirements in the general course of study, earn 35 hours of elective credit, and meet the requirements to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a community college.

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POLICY IKF – Graduation Requirements The following requirements begin with the graduating class of 2011. The high school diploma awarded by Denver Public Schools represents a high standard of quality in curriculum content, instruction, and student learning, and should be maintained as a document that reflects substantial effort by the student and the school district in preparation for the world of work or higher education. THE PERSONAL EDUCATION PLAN Each student who enters a Denver Public Schools high school will develop a personal education plan (PEP). This plan will set his/her intended course of study as he/she begins his/her journey toward graduation. The student and an academic advisor (this may be a teacher, counselor, dean administrator or other professional school staff member) will review and amend the PEP each semester, prior to the development of a new class schedule (for students attending the 8th grade in the Denver Public Schools, the PEP will be initiated during the spring semester of the 8th grade year). Schools may opt for an “advisement” class to provide for the PEP. This process will not only provide clear information and a focus on the future for the student, but also bring a new purpose to the important articulation between middle school and high school staff members. DECLARED AREA OF FOCUS The specific intent of this policy is to bring renewed meaning and focus to the experience of students in both the 11th and 12th grade years of study. One avenue toward this end is to require students to identify an area of academic interest. Every student, during the first semester of his/her junior year, will declare an “area of focus.” The student will need to engage in at least 1.0 unit of study, beyond the graduation requirement, of a particular content area (but not necessarily beyond the required 240 semester hours), and develop a portfolio of his/her learning that demonstrates both the depth of his/her academic understanding and communicates his/her intended application of this understanding in life beyond high school graduation. This effort strongly supports a drive toward increased rigor and an experience during the senior year that is highly relevant to the continuation of their learning and life experiences. The course requirements stated are definitive. An individual school may not impose course requirements beyond those stated as a condition of graduation from high school, unless permission is granted by the Chief Academic Officer. A high school principal may waive a given requirement if, in the principal's judgment, it is determined to be in the best educational interest of the student or if required in order to provide each student with disabilities a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). A high school diploma from the Denver Public Schools certifies that a student has fulfilled all graduation requirements in one of five course areas. A personalized education plan is required for each course area: · Combined General Course of Study · Achieving Personal Excellence (APEX) · Combined General Program · Work Experience and Study · Designated Course of Study. 6

The Combined General Course of Study, Work Experience and Study, and the Designated Course of Study options are available only to students with identified special education needs or to students whose Individualized Education Program necessitates one of these courses of study. A student's course of study is not reflected in a differentiated diploma, but rather in the student's transcript. Every student diploma will state, "This diploma is reflective of the student's course of study as recorded on an official transcript." REQUIRED UNITS OF STUDY General Course of Study Twenty-four (24) units of study (240 semester hours) shall be required in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 for students to graduate from high school and receive a high school diploma. The content area requirements are as listed below. 1. Language Arts A minimum of forty semester hours (4 units) shall be earned including ten semester hours (1 unit) of Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 & 2 (9th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of American Literature 1 & 2 (10th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of upper division writing academic elective or world literature, and ten semester hours (1 unit) of other language arts. 2. Social Studies Thirty semester hours (3 units) shall be earned: ten semester hours (1 unit) of Geography (9th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) in U.S. History (10th Grade), five semester hours (.5 units) in Civics (11th Grade), and five semester hours (.5 units) of other Social Studies are required. 3. Science Thirty semester hours (3 units) shall be earned including ten semester hours (1 unit) of Earth Science (year-long) (9th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of Biology (year-long) (10th Grade), and ten semester hours (1 unit) of Chemistry or Physics. There will be an exam for Earth Science that students may take during eighth grade to test out of Earth Science in the ninth grade. However, the student will still be required to complete 30 semester hours of science credit, starting with Biology. 4. Mathematics Forty semester hours (4 units) shall be earned. Ten semester hours (1 unit) of Algebra I or its integrated equivalent (9th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of Geometry or its integrated equivalent (10th Grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of Algebra II or the integrated equivalent, and ten semester hours (1 unit) of higher math from an approved course list are required. Except that the high school Algebra requirement will be waived for a student who successfully completes one year of algebra in middle school. However, such students will still be required to complete forty semester hours (4 units) of mathematics in high school, including ten semester hours (1 unit) of Geometry and 10 semester hours of Algebra II (1 unit). In no case, will students receive high school credit for courses completed in middle school. 5. Physical Education/Dance, Citywide Marching Band, ROTC, or DPL Athletics Ten semester hours (1 unit) of Physical Education or Dance shall be earned or an equivalent shall exempt the student from this requirement. Equivalents shall include: Citywide Marching Band, ROTC, and DPS Athletics.

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Athletic sports that are sanctioned by the Denver Public Schools Board of Education and meet the criteria below may exempt a student from the physical education graduation requirement. No grade or credit will be given for athletic participation and such exemptions will not reduce the total number of hours required to earn a diploma. Both semesters of the physical education requirement may be exempted by athletic participation. Criteria governing physical education exemptions: a. The student must maintain academic eligibility for the entire season. b. One full sport season is required to exempt a student from five semester hours (5 units) of P.E. requirement, c. A student must be a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior to qualify for the exemption. Seniors who have not yet met the physical education requirement are not allowed to take this exemption and must enroll in a physical education course. 6. Academic Electives Twenty semester hours (2 units) shall be earned. Ten semester hours (1 unit) of fine arts (Music, Art, and Drama) must be earned. Another ten semester hours (1 unit) shall be earned from an approved electives list. 7. World Languages Twenty semester hours (2 units) of the same language shall be earned. Students will not have the option to waive one year of World Languages. However, a student may take a proficiency exam in eighth grade to test out of level one of a World Language. The student must then complete 20 semester hours of a higher level of the same language or take another language. 8. Community Service and Service Learning Within the 240 semester hours (24 units) required for a diploma, a minimum of 220 semester hours (22 units) shall be earned in classroom-based instruction. Students may, therefore, earn and apply a maximum of twenty semester hours (2 units) of community service and/or service learning experience, approved by the school, toward graduation requirements. These experiences may include, but are not limited to, field or service experiences, work experiences, volunteering with community organizations, and internships. 9. Electives Student must earn 50 semester hours of electives, of which 20 semester hours may be community service and service learning. General Course of Study Additional Information At least four years (eight semesters) of attendance is required for students to complete grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 except that: * Students with a 3.0 GPA who have completed all core curriculum/elective requirements and 240 credit hours (24 units) and all required assessments may graduate in seven semesters * Students with a 3.5 GPA who have completed all core curriculum/elective requirements and 240 credit hours (24 units) and all required assessments may graduate in six semesters. 8

* Students with an Individual Education Program who are working towards a general course of study may earn up to 40 semester hours (4 units) in Special Education modified classes in only one core subject area. In addition, they may earn up to twenty semester hours (2 units) of Special Education modified credit in world language classes. Achieving Personal Excellence (APEX) Requirements COURSE OF STUDY Provided that the high school has approval by the Superintendent or his designee, students will be awarded an APEX diploma if they meet all of the requirements in one through five in the general course of study, earn 35 hours of elective credit, and meet the requirements to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree from a community college or a certificate of Career and Technical Education. Combined General Course of Study The combined General Course of Study requirements are the same as those for the General Course of Study, except that students with an Individual Education Program may earn up to 140 semester hours (14 units) in Special Education modified courses in the core subject areas and world language classes. Work Experience and Study Two hundred and forty semester hours (24 units) will be required in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, and/or through the first semester in which the student's twenty-first (21st) birthday falls, from courses approved by the school principal and determined by the staffing team. Transcripts will reflect differences in program content. The content areas and work study requirements are as follows. Numbers of units are stated as minimums: Designated Course of Study Requirements: The designated course of study will substitute for the curriculum/content standard approved by the Board of Education. In making determinations for earning a diploma, assessment instruments will be selected and administered so as to best ensure that when an assessment is administered to a student with impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills, the test results accurately reflect the student's aptitude or achievement level rather than reflecting the student's impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills. 1. Students with severe and profound disabling conditions that interfere with their ability to meet the requirements for either of the above courses of study and have satisfied the requirements of an Individualized Education Program shall graduate with a high school diploma. 2. Students may attend school in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, and/or through the semester in which the student’s twenty-first (21st) birthday falls, as determined by the IEP. Transfer Students A transfer student from outside the Denver Public Schools must meet the requirements to receive a diploma. All graduation requirements must be met prior to graduation, including attendance in the Denver Public Schools for at least two semesters, with a minimum of 50 semester hours (5 units) of credit earned.

Certificate of Attendance Students who attend school regularly but do not meet the course of study requirements in any of the three courses of study areas may be awarded a Certificate of Attendance. 9

CROSS REF. IHCDA, Post Secondary Options/Concurrent Enrollment IHDB, Adult High School/GED Programs IKE, Promotion, Retention, and Acceleration of Students Portions adopted April 22, 1977, September 17, 1981, April 7, 1994, June 1995 Revised: May 19, 2005, December 1996, May 1997, May 1999, May 2000, May 2006, January 2007

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(Requirements are stated as minimums in each content area. Units of study completed beyond the required minimum in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics will be considered Academic Electives) (See Attachment A for current DPS Graduation Requirements—Board Policy IKF)

Adopted Policy (Effective for Graduating Class of 2011) Language Arts…

Social Studies…

Science…

Mathematics…

Academic Electives…

World Languages… Physical Education/ Dance…

Electives…

4 units (40 semester hours) • 1.0 unit of Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 & 2 (9th grade) • 1.0 unit of American Literature 1 & 2 (10th grade) • 1.0 unit Upper Division Writing Academic Elective or World Literature • 1.0 unit of other Language Arts 3 units (30 semester hours) • 1.0 unit of Geography (9th grade) • 1.0 unit of U.S. History (year-long course) (10th grade) • 0.5 unit of Civics (11th grade) • 0.5 unit of other Social Studies 3 units (30 semester hours) • 1.0 unit of Earth Science (year-long) (9th grade) • 1.0 unit of Biology (year-long) (10th grade) • 1.0 unit of Chemistry or Physics Notes Incoming 2006–2007 freshman will not be required to take Earth Science in 9th grade. Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics and Biology are lab-based courses. There will be an exam for Earth Science that students may take during the eighth grade to test out of Earth Science in the ninth grade. However, the student will be required to complete 30 semester hours of science credit, starting with Biology. 4 units (40 semester hours) • 1.0 unit of Algebra I or its integrated equivalent (9th grade) The high school algebra requirement will be waived for a student who successfully completes one year of algebra in middle school (or passes the 8th grade Algebra Test). In no case will students receive high school credit for courses completed in middle school. • 1.0 unit of Geometry or its integrated equivalent (10th grade) • 1.0 unit of Algebra II or its integrated equivalent • 1.0 unit of higher math from an approved list 2.0 units (20 semester hours) Required Academic Electives: • 1.0 unit Fine Arts (music, art, drama) • 1.0 from an approved list Academic Electives include: additional units of Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, World Language, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, A.V.I.D., Gear-Up, Advanced Placement Courses, International Baccalaureate Courses, approved career and technical education courses. 2.0 units (20 semester hours) of same language. Students will not have the option to waive one year of World Languages. However, a student may take a proficiency exam in eighth grade to test out of level one of a World Language. The student must then complete 20 semester hours of a higher level of the same language or take another language. 1.0 unit (10 semester hours) P.E. or Dance, An equivalent shall exempt the student from this requirement. Equivalents shall include: Citywide Marching Band, ROTC, and DPS Athletics. Athletic sports that are sanctioned by the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education and meet the criteria below may exempt a student from the physical education graduation requirement. No grade or credit will be given for athletic participation and such exemptions will not reduce the total number of hours required to earn a diploma. Criteria governing physical education exemptions: a. The student must maintain academic eligibility for the entire season. b. One full sport season is required to exempt a student from five units of P.E. c. A student must be a high school freshman, sophomore or junior to qualify for the exemption. Seniors who have not yet met the physical education requirement are not allowed to take this exemption and must enroll in a physical education course. 5.0 units (50 semester hours) may include Academic Electives Schools will have approved lists of electives. These lists may include Community Service/Service Learning.

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Course of Study Requirements at a Glance for students identified with disabilities* New Course of Study Requirements

General

Combined General

Work Experience & Study

Up to 40 semester hours may be earned in Special Education courses in only one core subject area. Up to 20 semester hours may be earned in Special Education World Language

Up to 140 semester hours may be earned in Special Education courses in any of the core subject area, including World Language

Up to 220 semester hours may be earned in Special Education courses in any subject area. World Language is not required.

Required Semester Hours

Required Semester Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

40 Hours

40 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

40 Hours

40 Hours

Geography

10 Hours

10 Hours

U. S. History I & II

10 Hours

5 Hours

Civics

5 Hours

10 Hours

Other Social Studies Courses

5 Hours

5 Hours

Total:

30 Hours

30 Hours

Earth Science

10 Hours

10 Hours

Biology I & II

10 Hours

10 Hours

Chemistry/Physics

10 Hours

10 Hours

Total:

30 hours

30 hours

For non disabled students

Content Area

Required Courses

Required Semester Hours

Language Arts: Intro to Literature & Composition I& II American Literature I & II

Any Language Arts courses totaling 30 Hours

30 Hours

Upper level writing or World Literature Course Other Language Arts Courses Total:

30 Hours

Mathematics: Algebra I or its integrated equivalent Geometry or its integrated equivalent Algebra II or its integrated equivalent Other higher math courses

Total:

Any Mathematics courses totaling 20 Hours

20 Hours

20 Hours

Social Studies: Any Social Studies courses totaling 20 Hours

20 Hours

20 Hours

Science: Any Science course totaling 10 Hours

10 Hours

10 hours

Physical Education/ROTC: Physical Education, Dance, City Wide Marching Band, ROTC or DPS Athletics

10 Hours

10 Hours

Any Physical Education/ROTC course unless specified by the IEP

10 Hours

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Total:

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 hours

Fine Arts: Music, Art, Drama.

10 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

Others Academic electives

10 Hours

10 Hours

Total:

20 hours

20 Hours

2 years of the same language

20 Hours

20 Hours

Total:

20 hours

20 Hours

50 Hours

50 Hours

Academic Electives: 10 Hours 20 hours

World Languages: None required

0 Hours 0 hours

Electives: Elective Credit

Vocations (10 to 30 hours is recommended.) Total:

50 hours

Vocations (required)

10 Hours

Any other elective totaling 80 hours. (determined by WES courses taken)

50 Hours

90 hours

Work Experience and Study: None

Total:

Total Semester Hours Required for Graduation:

0 hours 240 Hours

None required (10 to 30 hours is recommended.) 0 Hours 240 Hours

60 Hours

60 Hours

60 hours 240 Hours

* The IEP Team is responsible for determining the appropriate course of study for students with disabilities. The IEP Team has the ability to waive the World Language requirement for students with disabilities when appropriate.

Contact Student Services for more information.

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Special Considerations for Students with Disabilities Who is Responsible? • High School Principal or Designee, in consultation with the Director of Special Education or Designee Forms: • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Guideline and Considerations: For certain students with disabilities the IEP team may determine to waive the requirements for: • 4 Units of World Language • 2 Units of Science Students granted the waiver will be eligible for the General or the Combined General Course of Study designation on their transcript. In order to qualify for the waiver, there must documented evidence that renders a student with disabilities unable to meet the stated requirements for one or both of these classes and that they will receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) without applying the Board established graduation requirement. The staffing team must convene to determine if the student’s disabling condition provides a significant barrier to graduation and attaining identified post-secondary goals. Staffing teams must consider the students disabling condition and identified post-secondary goals in identifying alternate courses. There is significant research that indicates that students with disabilities who have been involved in vocational training in high school have better success attaining post secondary goals. It is recommend that these courses be replaced with a minimum of 10 hours of vocations (maximum of 30) and minimum of 10 hours (maximum of 30 hours) of Work Experience and Study. Process: • The IEP meeting is held to consider data to support the waiver. o The student and the parents must be invited to attend the meeting. If they are unable to attend then methods used to seek their participation must be documented. o Members of the team must include personnel with knowledge of the student’s current level of educational functioning. o If formal evaluations have been conducted to assist the team in making this determination, then personnel qualified to interpret the results of the testing must be in attendance. o The Director of Special Education or Designee must attend the meeting. • •

The IEP team documents the ground for the waiver in the IEP Recommendations are made for alternate classes and documented under Course of Study section in the IEP.

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CLARIFICATION OF CURRICULUM ISSUES MATHEMATICS The Algebra units in Connected Mathematics provide students with multiple opportunities to learn important algebraic ideas and to develop algebraic reasoning and understanding through rich problems. These experiences have the potential to prepare students to begin their study of high school mathematics in Geometry 1 or 1X or Geometry Integrated 2A or 2AX. To provide consistency in granting algebra credit for 8th grade students district-wide, teachers will use the DPS district Algebra test as one indicator of student mastery of algebra. Administering this test will thus replace high school mathematics department’s entrance exams. The decision to grant first-year Algebra credit in middle school is made by the 8th grade math teacher and should be based on a combination of the following indicators at the end of the 8th grade school year: • Algebra test score • Successful completion of all CMP Algebra units • Demonstrated proficiency of Algebra Big Ideas (see indicators of progress) • Work habits and interest in advancing in mathematics Students earning Algebra credit in 8th grade will enroll in a Geometry S1 or X S1 or Geometry Integrated S1 or X S1 class in 9th grade. Explanation on credit for students entering high school prior to fall 2007: Because students cannot receive high school credit for courses taken in middle school, it should be noted that middle school students who do earn the Algebra credit in middle school will not receive 10 hours of high school credit. However, it will be recognized that the first-year Algebra requirement has been fulfilled. These students will be required to complete an additional 20 semester hours of math (10 of which must be Geometry.) The total hours to graduate will still remain as 220. (See High School Graduation Requirements for Graduating Classes Until 2010) Explanation on credit for students entering high school in fall 2007 or later: Because students cannot receive high school credit for courses taken in middle school, it should be noted that middle school students who do earn the Algebra credit in middle school will not receive 10 hours of high school credit. However, it will be recognized that the first-year algebra requirement has been fulfilled. These students will be required to complete an additional 40 semester hours of math (10 of which must be Geometry and 10 of which must be second-year Algebra). The total hours to graduate for graduating classes of 2011 and beyond have increased to 240. SOCIAL STUDIES Explanation on credit for students entering high school prior to fall 2007: One semester of American Government is required for graduation. One year of American History is required for graduation. One semester of African American History, Hispanic American History or Native American History may be substituted for one semester of American History. Explanation on credit for students entering high school in fall 2007 or later: One year of Geography is required for graduation. One year of US History is required for graduation. One semester of African American History, Hispanic American History or Native American History may be substituted for one semester of American History. One semester of Civics is required for graduation. One semester of Elective Social Studies is required. 15

LANGUAGE ARTS Explanation on credit for students entering high school prior to fall 2007: 4 years of English are required. Of these, Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 & 2 and American Literature 1 & 2 are required courses for graduation. There are no course substitutions for American Literature. Drama, Competitive Speech, Newspaper, and Yearbook courses do not receive Language Arts credit. These courses qualify for elective credit only. Students taking English in a foreign country will not receive Language Arts credit. However, elective credit may be received. English language learners are expected to meet the same graduation requirements as other district students. In this regard, note the following: 1. Except in the area of Language Arts, native language instruction (ELA-S) and sheltered English (ELA-E) courses may substitute for mainstream English language courses with the same course title since the contents of these courses are parallel. That is, the content area knowledge and skills to be acquired in the English, Spanish, and sheltered English versions of a course are the same. 2. Up to 30 hours of ELA-E language arts credit may be used to address the language arts graduation requirement. In addition, the Introduction to Literature & Composition 1 & 2 and American Literature & Composition 1 & 2 requirements must be completed in the mainstream English language instructional program. Sheltered English and Spanish language versions of these courses may not be substituted because the mastery of English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding is required rather than acquisition of content area knowledge and skills. Explanation on credit for students entering high school in fall 2007 or later: 4 years of English are required. This includes Introduction to Literature and Composition 1 & 2 , American Literature 1 & 2 and Upper Division Writing or World Literature as required courses for graduation. There are no course substitutions for American Literature. Drama, Competitive Speech, Newspaper, and Yearbook courses do not receive Language Arts credit. These courses qualify for elective credit only. Students taking English in a foreign country will not receive Language Arts credit. However, elective credit may be received. English language learners are expected to meet the same graduation requirements as other district students. In this regard, note the following: 3. Except in the area of Language Arts, native language instruction (ELA-S) and sheltered English (ELA-E) courses may substitute for mainstream English language courses with the same course title since the contents of these courses are parallel. That is, the content area knowledge and skills to be acquired in the English, Spanish, and sheltered English versions of a course are the same. 4. Up to 10 hours of ELA-E ELD credit may be used to address the language arts graduation requirement. In addition, the Introduction to Literature & Composition 1 & 2; American Literature & Composition 1 & 2; and World Literature 1 & 2 or Upper Division Writing requirements must be complete. These courses can be ELA-E courses or mainstream courses. 16

SCIENCE Explanation on credit for students entering high school prior to fall 2007: Science 30 semester hours (3 units) shall be earned including 10 semester hours (1 unit) of Biology 1 and 2, which must include study of the nature of alcohol and narcotics, their effects upon the human system, and environmental concerns. Explanation on credit for students entering high school in fall 2007 or later: Thirty semester hours (3 units) shall be earned including ten semester hours (1 unit) of Earth Science (year-long) (9th grade), ten semester hours (1 unit) of Biology (year-long) (10th grade), and ten semester hours (1 unit) of Chemistry or Physics (year-long) (11th or 12th grades). The Earth Science course will be waived for a student who successfully demonstrates proficiency in this area. However, such student will still be required to complete thirty semester hours (3 units) of science in order to graduate. In no case will a student receive high school credit for science courses completed in middle school.

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Graduation Requirement Equivalents Several courses in the DPS curriculum may count toward credit in multiple departments. These alternate departments are not always coded in IC. The following is a list of courses which count as graduation requirements in more than one curriculum area: Course Choreography & Perform City Wide Marching Band Creative Writing CTE Web Design or Web Apps. 3D Animation Courses Dance Drama/Theatre ROTC Photojournalism Stagecraft/Design Video Internship

Credit Awarded in IC Physical Education Music English Career Ed. Elective Unclassified Elective Physical Education English Military Education English Unclassified Elective Unclassified Elective

Alternate Credit allowed Fine Arts P.E. Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Physical Education Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts

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DIPLOMA POLICY/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES On December 5, 1996, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education adopted a policy whereby the general diploma will be the single graduation document awarded to all students who complete their prescribed educational program (see attachment). Principals were sent notification of this policy on January 6, 1997, and updates as the Graduation Requirements have changed. The following information outlines procedures and delegated responsibilities. Important To Note: • Regardless of disability, all students meeting course of study requirements and graduating in June 1997 and thereafter will receive the general diploma. Special educators have been instructed to direct questions and/or exceptions to the Student Services Program Manager assigned to each building. • The student’s expected course of study will be determined by the staffing team. • Students whose course of study is either Work Experience and Study, Designated Course of Study, or students receiving special education or modified instruction for 60% or more of their day, will not be included in class rank. Special Educator’s Instructions: • Modified course syllabi are available for the majority of named core courses. All high school special education teachers and principals received a packet of accommodated and modified course syllabi in the fall 1998. • Teachers will be notified of new special education course numbers which correlate with the Districts modified course syllabi for each content area. Course names for 1999-2000 1st and 2nd semester 9th grade students need to change to reflect the new modified course names and numbers on The Student Information System (currently IC). • The special education staffing chair in each building will be responsible for working directly with the records clerk to ensure that each student’s course of study and class rank are handled correctly.

Records Clerk’s Instructions: • Prior to 1997, the department prefix for special education courses was blank. A set of content area labels was provided, by your school support specialist. The labels read as follows: PRIOR TO 1ST SEM 96-7 ANY COURSE WITHOUT A DEPARTMENT PREFIX INDICATED THE DEPARTMENT IS SPECIAL EDUCATION S/E • All official transcripts with a course reflecting a blank department prefix will need to have one of these labels placed on the back. This label must be placed on the lower left side of the middle section just above the line for the section titled ENTRIES, TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS. • Contact your school support specialist if additional labels are needed. • If requests are received to forward transcripts bearing the blank department prefix, be sure to attach the “prior to 1st semester 96-7" label before sending. • The records clerk, using information provided by the staffing chairperson, will stamp final transcripts to indicate the particular course of study as either: • General Course of Study APEX (Achieving Personal Excellence) (beginning with the class of 2002) (effective through May 31, 2003) Now under Fast College Fast Jobs

• Combined General Course of Study • Work Experience and Study • Designated Course of Study

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GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE (APPROVED 12/2007)

To ensure adequate student achievement and progress toward graduation, Denver Public Schools has developed a Grade Level Assignment Procedure for all ninth through twelfth grade students. In an effort to reduce the amount of inaccurate data processed for state reporting, it is imperative that all high schools adhere to the implementation of this grade assignment procedure. For the 2007 – 2008 school year, numbers 1 – 5 are applicable to current tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students. 1) Schools will continue using their current policy for advancing students during the course of the school year. 2)

In order to be classified as a tenth grader, students will need to have completed one year of high school.

3)

In order to be classified as an eleventh grader, students will need to have completed two years of high school.

4)

To be classified as a twelfth grader students will need to have completed three years of high school.

5)

Students must have 220 credit hours to graduate.

Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, numbers 1 – 4 are applicable to current tenth and eleventh and grade students. 1)

In order to be classified as a tenth grader, students will need to have successfully completed 55 credit hours.

2)

In order to be classified as an eleventh grader, students will need to have successfully completed 110 credit hours.

3)

To be classified as a twelfth grader students will need to have successfully completed 165 credit hours.

4)

Students must have 220 credit hours to graduate.

Current ninth grade students will need to complete these requirements: 1) Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, students will be assigned a grade based on the number of credits they have earned. 2)

In order to be classified as a tenth grader, students will need to have successfully completed 60 credit hours.

3)

In order to be classified as an eleventh grader, students will need to have successfully completed 120 credit hours.

4)

To be classified as a twelfth grader students will need to have successfully completed 180 credit hours.

5)

Students must have 240 credit hours to graduate.

Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, grade levels will be adjusted during the school year for all students, up until February 1 of each school year. Students will take the test (CSAP, ACT, etc.) that corresponds with the grade level that the student is at during the testing window. Expectations for communication with parents about the transition to grade level assignment based on credits: 1) Parents must be notified if their current twelfth grade student is in danger of not completing 220 credits by May, 2008, and therefore not graduating with the twelfth grade class at each school. 2) Parents must be notified if their current tenth or eleventh grade students are not successfully completing the minimum amount of credits each year to stay on track for graduation with their peers. 3) Schools must notify all parents that grade level status will be adjusted during the 2008-2009 school year based on the amount of credits successfully completed by each student, rather than the number of years the student has been in high school. 20

Grading Procedures (from high school grading committee 2005-2008) Ethical Behavior It is assumed that all students, staff, and parents/guardians understand basic principles of right or good behavior, including standards of conduct with regard to academic integrity. Grades will reflect authentic student achievement that rejects plagiarism, deceit, or other morally objectionable behaviors. All students are expected to embrace an honest performance of their studies. Student grades will be based on a variety of assessment forms such as tests, quizzes, essays, projects, reports, discussions, labs, case studies, performances, etc. Grades are based on the students’ achievement of the Standards and represent the district’s instructional program by providing the following: • • • • • •

Information for parents about the achievement of their children Feedback for student self-evaluation Documentation of students’ performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs An incentive for students to learn and maximize academic achievement Guidance to teachers for instructional planning, re-teaching, and interventions Data to plan for student matriculation, retention, and future course work.

Grades will reflect individual student performance and progress toward meeting content standards and be based on work products collected during the grading period. Grades will not be based on a comparison of one student’s performance with the performance of other students or behavioral considerations. Students will receive an academic education grade (letter grade) which will reflect their knowledge/skills of the Colorado State Model Content Standards or district curriculum for each subject area. Assessment data accumulated throughout the course will be used to calculate Grade Point Average. All classroom assessments, assignments, (including homework), and activities will be directly linked to the Colorado State Model Content Standards. The principal and faculty will establish a grading system and procedures to record grades, report progress to parents, and determine the relationship of grades to extra-curricular activities. Grading procedures will take into consideration individual education plans and 504 plans for students with disabilities. All students with disabilities should receive grades that reflect the level of work they complete consistent with curriculum modifications and accommodations identified in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This is true regardless of whether a child is receiving services in a general education or a separate class. I.

Grading Criteria 1. The basic grading system for reporting student progress will be the A, B, C, D, and F system for all subjects. Grades shall be based upon the extent to which the content standards are attained. When rubrics and anchor papers developed by the district are available, such performance criteria shall be the basis for grading. 2. The course grade for each student is summative and reflects multiple measures of performance that demonstrate the extent to which the student has achieved the district’s content standards associated with the particular course. 3. Grades may not be based on a comparison of one student’s performance to the performance of other students. 4. Consistent with the grading policy, grades may only be based on student attendance to the extent that a student’s presence is necessary to document mastery of content standards associated with a particular course. 21

i)

Extra Opportunities Versus Extra Credit: Students will be encouraged and allowed to raise their level of performance by revising and extending work done on the course standards as directed by the individual teacher rather than doing unrelated “extracredit” work that artificially inflates the student’s grade.

ii)

Intervention: A key component to the assessment system will be required intervention for students not yet meeting academic standards. This will include: • •

A student continuing to do work until it is proficient. Student not yet meeting standards may be assigned to a Credit Recovery Program. Other interventions may occur also during and after regular school hours or during summer school.

5. No Grade (NG) is used only if approved by the principal. This grade must change to a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) by the end of the next grading period following the end of the semester. 6. Make-up work will be offered for all excused absences and suspensions; full credit will be granted for such work if completed in a timely manner. II.

Grading and Reporting Systems Since grades and reports of student’s progress affect a young person’s attitude toward learning and influence the future options he/she may have, it is important that the procedures followed in Denver Public School District be defined and perceived as fair. The following guidelines are established for this purpose. 1. Methods of reporting progress shall serve to enhance feedback regarding learning and parent/student/school communication. While formal reporting shall include a report card system on a set schedule, the District encourages frequent contact through telephone calls, e-mail, notes, portfolios, and additional conferences. 2. Formal reporting to parents shall take place at the end of each grading period. 3. A reasonable effort will be made to notify parents when students are not making satisfactory progress during the grading period. 4. Individual achievement of District content standards and benchmarks shall be the only basis for academic grades. 5. Teachers may not use lowered academic grades as a form of punishment for breaking school and classroom rules.

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Teacher Responsibilities 1. At the beginning of each course, each teacher will distribute to students and parents a written copy of the teacher’s grading procedures. The teacher will also verbally explain the grading procedures to students. 2. Teachers will also distribute a course description and the content standards associated with a particular course. The teacher will also make this information available for parents in a variety of ways. 22

3. Teacher’s grading procedures will be consistent with this District policy and associated procedures. 4. Teachers are required to notify a student’s parents whenever the student is not mastering or progressing toward the mastery of identified content standards. Whenever a student is not meeting the content standards and/or there exists the possibility of failure, the parent or guardian must be notified with a progress report no later than midway through the quarter or semester indicating a failing grade or a “D”. The teacher must offer to conference with the parent. During the conference the teacher will discuss the student’s work habits with the parents (see page 8). The refusal of a parent or guardian to attend the conference or respond to the written report will not preclude failing the student at the end of the grading period. 5. Teachers will record evidence of student achievement on an ongoing basis in the designated electronic system. 6. Teachers are expected to record and provide feedback to students on a reasonable number of assignments and other formative assessments each marking period.

7. Teachers are expected to record a reasonable number of summative assessments on which to base the final grade. 8. The responsibility for assigning a grade for a course or subject rests with the classroom teacher. Grades will be reviewed by the administration only to determine that proper procedures and teacher performance expectations were followed. When proper procedures and teacher performance expectations have been followed, the teacher’s judgment will be final. Students or parents who believe a grade has been issued inconsistent with school procedures should contact the classroom teacher. 9. All evaluation and grading procedures shall be free from any discriminatory practices and/or language. Students or parents who feel any evaluation or grading was done in a discriminatory manner should contact the classroom teacher. IV.

District Responsibilities 1. The Superintendent will establish dates for each marking period and the semester. All schools are required to adhere to these dates. 2. The District will provide training and support to implement this policy.

V.

School Responsibilities 1. A written grading procedure will be established by each school and published in the student handbook. 2. The school will establish systematic interventions to assist students in danger of failing.

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Conditions for Participation in Extracurricular Activities 1. Initial student eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities is determined by using grades at the end of the previous semester. 23

2. Students may be placed on notice but without eligibility on the basis of failing grades or below proficient progress toward targeted content standards. It is recommended that students be encouraged by staff and parents to take advantage of available counseling, tutoring, and intervention assistance to improve skills and be able to master the standards. 3. Students may use summer school to become eligible for extracurricular activities. Grades received in summer school will not be the basis for loss of eligibility. 4. Any change in grading procedures must take into consideration the impact on athletic eligibility. Indicators

Completes work Punctually Neatness Makes up work

Is prepared to learn On time Has materials

Consistently exceeds expectations Is punctual or early turning in assignments and goes beyond the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Always in class on time. Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work.

Participates in learning Works well with others Shares ideas

Takes responsibility for learning. Is willing to consistently contribute in a group setting. Body language consistently demonstrates engagement. Constantly answers questions when called upon by teacher.

Follows classroom expectations On task Follows rules

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self directed. Always has a positive attitude.

Consistently meets expectations

Inconsistently meets expectations

Does not meet expectations

Is punctual in turning in assignments and meets the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Very few tardies. Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready to work.

Is not punctual in turning in assignments or does not meet the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Some tardies. Usually brings needed materials but sometimes needs reminders and redirection.

Is not punctual in turning in assignments and does not meet the stated requirements relative to neatness and adherence to conventions. Frequent tardies. Often forgets materials and is rarely ready to get to work. Often does not accept redirection. Rarely takes advantage of support systems. Student rarely contributes in a group setting. Body language demonstrates nonengagement. Student rarely answers questions when called upon by the teacher.

Utilizes support systems when needed. Is willing to contribute in a group setting. Body language demonstrates engagement. Regularly answers questions when called upon by teacher.

Inconsistently utilizes support systems when needed. Inconsistently contributes in a group setting. Body language seldom demonstrates engagement. Seldom answers questions when called upon by the teacher. Focuses on the task Focuses on the task and what needs to and what needs to be done most of be done some of the time. Works the time and needs independently. to be reminded to Often has a keep on task. positive attitude. Usually has a positive attitude.

Rarely focus on the task and what needs to be done. Lets other do the work. Needs reminders to perform classroom work. Often has a negative attitude. 24

Denver Public Schools Grading System-2008-09 Description

The student demonstrates thorough knowledge and mastery of skills that allows him/her to function independently above their current educational level. •

The student demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of all relevant information relevant to the topic at level.

•

The student demonstrates comprehension and understanding of knowledge and skills above his/her grade level.

Value on a 4- point scale

Value on a 5.2 point scale

Percent Based

Letter Grade

4.0

5.2

93-100

A

3.67

4.77

90-92

A-

3.33

4.33

87-89

B+

•

The student can perform skills or processes independently without any significant errors. The student demonstrates mastery of knowledge and skills that allow them to function independently on all major concepts and skills related to their educational level. •

The student demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of all information relevant to the topic, at level.

3.0

3.9

83-86

B

•

The student can perform skills or processes independently without any significant errors.

2.67

3.47

80-82

B-

The student demonstrates basic knowledge and skills usage but cannot operate independently on concepts and skills related to his/her educational level. Requires remediation and assistance to complete tasks without significant errors.

2.33

3.0

77-79

C+

•

The student has an incomplete knowledge of the topic and/or misconceptions about some information.

2.0

2.6

73-76

C

•

The student requires assistance and coaching to complete tasks without errors. The student demonstrates some skills and knowledge, but requires remediation to complete basic skills or knowledge sets.

1.7

2.17

70-72

C-

•

1.0

1.3

60-69

D

0

0

0-59

F

The student can demonstrate some knowledge in content area, but displays misconceptions about some information. • Student can complete skill set, but requires significant coaching and assistance. Lack of evidence and/or unsatisfactory performance on assessment and evaluations of student work.

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PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPUTATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND DETERMINATION OF RANK IN CLASS GRADE POINT AVERAGE Grade point average is an interpretation of the pupil's achievement in terms of the marks received in the course taken. It does not take into consideration the varying nature of courses ranging from academic to non-academic nor does it show the relative difficulty of courses within any particular department. An exception to the later point is that the marks in accelerated courses, advanced placement courses, and Level 3 or above of a foreign language shall carry weighted grade point value. Based on the recommendation of the principal, if a student is taking a class at a college/university, the grade point value he/she receives in the class will be equivalent to that of an AP class. THE CRITERIA FOR COMPUTATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE • Marks for courses in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 are used to compute the pupil's grade point average. • Marks for all subjects for which credit is given, whether passed or failed, are to be used in computing the grade point average. Study Hall and Assistantships are to be given 2.5 credits each, and whether passed or failed, will not be computed in the grade point average. Both courses should be coded as “non-academic” in the course file set. • Courses offered on a "satisfactory/fail" basis are not included in computing the grade point average unless they are failed. • If a pupil takes a course which s/he previously failed, both the failing mark and the mark received the second time the course is taken will be used to compute the grade point average. • If a pupil repeats a course which s/he previously passed in which s/he received credit, s/he will receive only the initial credit and the two marks will be averaged together for a single mark to be used in computing the grade point average. The Records Secretary must remove the credit of the repeated course. Therefore, the student only receives credit one time and the two marks are averaged together by the student information system (currently IC). • Marks of pupils who transfer into the Denver Public High Schools from North Central or any other comparable accrediting agencies are considered on the same basis as those of pupils who have been enrolled in the Denver Public Schools for their entire high school career. • Marks for summer school courses taken in grades 9 through 12 will be included in computing the grade point average. Grade Point Value for Computation of Grade Point Average: Grade Point Value Grade Point Value Regular and Honors, X, AP, and Grade Modified Classes College/University Classes* A AB+ B BC+ C CD F W/F

4.0 3.67 3.33 3.0 2.67 2.33 2.0 1.7 1.0 0.0 0.0

5.2 4.77 4.33 3.9 3.47 3.0 2.6 2.17 1.3 0.0 0.0

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Computation of grade point average is determined in the following manner: • Multiply each point value by the number of semester hours earned or attempted at the point value to obtain total point value for each grade. • Add total semester hours earned or attempted in courses counted toward the grade point average. • Add the total point values earned. • Divide the sum of the total point value by the sum of semester hours earned or attempted in courses counting toward the grade point average.

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PROCEDURE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN DESIGNATION AND CLASS RANK

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The "weighted" grade point average will be used to determine each school's valedictorian and salutatorian.

•

The average of all eight semesters must be used to determine each school's valedictorian/salutatorian (no exceptions). Adjustments to grade point averages because of the Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Policy must be completed before figuring the final grade point average. The re-calculation of grade point average for students affected by the AP Test Policy may impact the valedictorian/salutatorian designation and top ten lists.

•

Students who choose to graduate early, before completing eight semesters, must be ranked in the class with which they entered. They do not become a part of the graduating class that completed eight semesters.

Students must be enrolled in their school of attendance for a minimum of three years and achieve the highest grade point average in their graduating class in order to qualify and be the class valedictorian. This also applies to students transferring from the International Baccalaureate Program to other high schools. This policy has been in effect since the beginning of the 1989-90 school year.

Assistant Principals, Counselors, and Records Secretaries must adhere to this policy.

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DPS Policy: IHCD*

Advanced College Placement

A student may qualify for the College Board Advanced Placement program (college-level courses in high school) under the following conditions*. The student shall have: 1. Demonstrated superior achievement in accelerated or other appropriate preparatory classes which prepared him/her to take college-level courses in grades 11 and 12. 2. Recommended by his teacher and counselor. 3. Taken the AP exam in order to get “weighted” credit for the class. Cooperative planning by parents, students, and counselors is essential to satisfactory program selection. * Any of the above entrance criteria may be waived at the discretion of the principal if placement is deemed in the best educational interest of the student.

Current practice codified 1993 Adopted: date of manual adoption Revised: June 1998

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DPS Policy: IHCD* Advanced Credit Classes: X and AP Instructional-Delivery Criteria that Provides Necessary Course Rigor • Coursework must include at least one major research paper/project per semester. • Coursework must include intensive reading and writing in the content area. • Instruction must include the use of higher-order thinking skills during questioning and discussion periods. • A significant amount of rigorous homework, beyond that of a regular class, must be required. • Instructional materials selected for use must reflect the challenging nature of the course. • Level of instruction must reach greater depths of understanding, including self-directed learning, and establish higher expectations of the student. AP classes only: • AP courses must focus on preparing students for the required AP exam. • AP teachers must attend an AP workshop, lead an AP workshop, or read AP exams at least once every three years. Monitoring will occur at the high schools and must be reported to your instructional superintendent each year by September 15. • The rigor of an AP class must be comparable to college-level class work. Entrance Criteria for X (Accelerated) Classes • Each school must develop procedures for recruiting and encouraging student participation in accelerated and Advanced Placement classes. • Teacher and counselor recommendation. • Successful completion of prerequisite classes, as noted on the course syllabus. • A grade of "C" or better to continue in second semester of the same class. • Above-average reading level *Any of the above entrance criteria may be waived at the discretion of the principal if placement is deemed in the best educational interest of the student. Cooperative planning by parents, students, and counselors is essential to satisfactory program selection. Adopted: Date of Manual Adoption Revised: June 1998

* Printed from the Board of Education Policy Book

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REGARDING X AND AP CREDIT • As a point of clarification, any student who transfers into your school from a non-DPS school can

only receive X credit for classes that are currently X courses offered in Denver Public Schools. X credit may not be awarded for classes that are not offered by DPS as X classes. In addition, the non-DPS transcript must designate “X” or “H” credit in order that Denver Public Schools may award weighted credit. Documentation from the sending school must indicate that a class is in fact “X” (for accelerated) and “H” (for honors). • Students not taking the AP exam and not completing both semesters of the course will not receive weighted credit for the AP class. Regular credit will be given in cases where the AP exam is not taken. • Regular credit AP course numbers are available in the student information system (currently IC). • Students who do not take the AP exam must have their schedules adjusted using the “unweighted” numbers. The student information system (currently IC) will reflect the adjusted grade point average.

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PROCEDURE FOR REPEATED COURSES (NOT CREDIT RECOVERY)

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Students may earn credit for a particular course only once. Some courses may be taken more than once. The maximum number of semesters a course may be taken is clearly indicated on the official syllabus distributed through the Post Secondary Pathways Department. Contact the Post Secondary Pathways Department with any questions. • In the case of repeated courses: 1. If student receives an F in a course the course and the F are not removed from the official transcript It is a part of the student’s GPA. 2. If the student repeats the course, the grade received the second time does not replace the original F but is averaged in as part of the GPA. 3. If a student repeats a previously passed course, for any reason, credit must not be given the second time, unless it is one of the courses that can be taken more than one semester. For courses with the one semester limit, credit must be removed from the repeated course. The course remains on the official transcript and the grade is averaged in the GPA. Furthermore, repeated courses may not be rolled over into electives so that credit may be given, except in the case of outside agencies where less than 5 credits are awarded because of seat time conversion.

This form may be used as a communication tool, when informing a student and parent about the repeated course policy. The form may be duplicated and used as documentation, then place the form in the student’s file.

Denver Public Schools Notification of Repeated Course

Date of Notification Policy regarding repeated courses: • Credit will be given one time for courses limited to a maximum of one semester. • The first grade earned will not be removed from the transcript or be replaced by the second grade. • If a course is repeated, the student information system (currently IC) will average all grades. • All courses will be computed into the Grade Point Average (GPA), although the repeated course will not be added to the total number of credits earned. Student Name

Student ID #

Student Signature Parent Signature Counselor Signature Explain the circumstance of the repeated course

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Credit Recovery Procedure Our mission is not to fail students, but to make sure they are meeting the standard. The Credit Recovery program is intended to serve the students who made a good faith effort and attended the course; however were not able to master all the standards. Students who never attended, or had excessive absences, must retake the course in its entirety. Who is Responsible? High School Principal Forms: See below. (Copy as needed). Guidelines and Considerations: •

Credit Recovery will be scheduled as zero credit on student’s schedule

•

Seat time is of secondary concern to content knowledge.

•

Original classroom teacher identifies standards/concepts student failed to meet

•

Once standard has been met, student’s grade will be changed on the transcript

•

No transcript grade will be changed without the written consent of the teacher who originally assigned the grade

Credit Recovery Application Date of Application Student Name

High School Student ID #

Standards/Concepts Student must meet (to be completed by original teacher)

Student Signature

Parent Signature

At Completion of Credit Recovery: Original Teacher Signature: Credit Recovery Teacher Signature: Principal Signature:

(Form to be placed in student’s cumulative folder at end of credit recovery program)

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CRITERIA GOVERNING ATHLETIC EXEMPTION Who is Responsible? Counselor, Athletic Director Forms: Available from the warehouse (order #01.1630.02) Guidelines and Considerations: Athletic sports that are sanctioned by the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education and meet the criteria below may exempt a student from the physical education graduation requirement. No grade or credit will be given for athletic participation and such exemptions will not reduce the number of hours required to earn a diploma. • Both semesters of the physical education requirements may be exempted by athletic participation. • Student maintains academic eligibility for the entire season • One full sport season played in the Denver Public Schools is required to exempt a student from five semester hours of P.E. requirement • Student is a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior to qualify for exemption • The waiver must be requested in the same semester that the sport is played • Seniors who have not yet met the physical education requirements are not allowed to take this exemption and must enroll in a physical education course or courses • Cheerleading is not a sanctioned sport by the DPS Board of Education and therefore does not qualify for exemption from P.E. • Participation in Citywide Marching Band or ROTC may be used to exempt physical education. Process: • The student makes request for exemption to the counselor or athletic director. • The athletic director verifies student eligibility for the exemption. • Appropriate parties sign athletic exemption form. (student retains yellow copy, white copy filed in student’s permanent record) • The Records Secretary records course #6054 PE Exempt, on the student’s transcript.

Proof of Athletic Exemption From Physical Education Class

One sport/season per form Date of Application__________________________

High School ___________________________

Student Name______________________________

Student ID Number ______________________

Student Address _______________________________ _______________________________ Phone ________________________________ Justification for exemption: Sport_____________________________________

Season and Year of Participation

Signature of Athletic Director ___________________________________________________________ Signature of Counselor_________________________________________________________________ This form must be on file in the student’s permanent record. Records Clerk must record course number 6054, PE Exempt, on the student’s transcript upon receipt of this form.

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WITHDRAWAL GRADES Who is Responsible? High School Principal or Designee Forms: Determined by school

Guidelines and Considerations: If course is required for graduation, parent and school official must sign off on school form.

Process for Dropping Courses: •

When a student drops a course prior to the completion of the first one-third of that course, no record of the course should be made on the report card or on the student’s permanent record.

•

When, by request of the student or parent, a student drops a course after the completion of the first onethird of that course (the first six (6) weeks in an 18 week semester) and before the end of the semester, a mark of “WF” must be recorded and reflected on the student information system (currently IC) transcript. Counselors must notify the Records Secretary to make the necessary changes on the transcript.

Please note that if a student withdraws from school prior to the end of the semester and does not re-enroll that same semester, the transcript must reflect the student's attendance and withdrawal grade for the said semester.

New Students Enrolling: High School credit shall not be awarded after the first six (6) weeks in an 18 week semester period unless student has transfer grades from sending school, or the building principal determines otherwise

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WAIVER OF TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OR SPECIFIC COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Who is Responsible? High School Principal or Designee Forms: Determined by school (see following page for example) Guidelines and Considerations: The educational interest of the students is the basis for this waiver. Consideration is given only after there is documented evidence that enforcing the Board established graduation requirements constitutes a hardship for the student. It is recommended that reduction in the number of hours for graduation never exceed 5 hours of credit. It is also recommended that the waiver not be granted for a required course. Process: • • • •

Student and/or counselor petition for waiver Document parent agreement Attach indication of waiver and conditions for waiver to the transcript Place copy of all documentation, including the signature of the principal or authorizing administrator, in the student’s cumulative folder.

WAIVER OF TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OR SPECIFIC COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Date____________________

High School____________________

Student Name________________________

Student ID#_______________

Course Waived_____________________________________ Number of credit hours to be waived__________

Justification for Waiver

Student Signature______________________

Counselor Signature_____________________

Parent Signature_______________________

Principal Signature______________________

Approval signature from your Instructional Superintendent_______________________________

One copy of this form should be kept in the student’s cumulative folder and one copy should be attached to the student transcript.

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WAIVER OF TWO-SEMESTER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

Who is Responsible? High School Principal or Designee Forms: • • •

Official transcript Senior contracts Letters of petition from parents, student, others

Guidelines and Considerations: The two instances when a waiver of this policy may be appropriate are: • •

When a student has completed all coursework and the required hours for graduation in a Denver Public High School but has not yet met early exit requirements. When a student has transferred from another district to the Denver Public Schools and the Denver Public High School has accepted all of the hours earned for credit toward graduation, a waiver of the two semester residency requirement may be appropriate.

The general opinion suggests that there is a wealth of programs available beyond the required hours for graduation in the Denver Public Schools which “adds value” to the student’s education. However, if it is in the best educational interest of the student, a waiver may be granted. Factors which may impact this decision may include need to work, early enrollment into college, child care, transfer to Denver Public Schools from another state or school district, etc. When a student transfers from out-of-state or out-of-district, one option may be to recommend that the sending school district accepts Denver Public Schools credit and issue the diploma. Students should be allowed to participate in Denver Public Schools graduation and receive the diploma from the sending school. Process: • •

Student and/or parent petitions for waiver through a letter which details the request and the basis for the request. Place copy of all documentation, including the signature of the principal or authorizing administrator, in the student’s cumulative folder.

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Who is Responsible? High School Principal Forms: See below. (Copy as needed.) Guidelines and Considerations: An overload is defined as any number of hours over 40 hours per semester. All coursework being taken by the student should be included in this total, including but not limited to Denver Public Schools' Distance Learning and online courses; EGOS courses; CEC courses; night school; correspondence courses; Post Secondary, et al.

The Instructional Superintendent will consider granting permission for a student to take more than forty hours of credit in one semester on an individual basis. Process: • • • • • •

Student and counselor determine legitimate need Prepare explanation and justification Document parent agreement Attach transcript to waiver form Counselor presents paperwork to principal Principal submits paperwork in person to your area superintendent for consideration

Denver Public Schools Waiver of Forty-Hour Course Limit Date of Application

High School

Student Name

Student ID #

Justification for Waiver

Student Signature

Counselor Signature

Parent Signature

Principal Signature

Instructional Superintendent Approval Signature

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OUTSIDE OF THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Schools, Agencies, Hospitals, Detention Facilities, Health Treatment Centers and Community Education Programs) I.

SCHOOLS WITH KNOWN ACCREDITATION The Denver Public Schools generally accepts credit from schools that are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools or those accredited through an accrediting body approved by the Colorado Department of Education. Credit issues from schools that fall into this category are decided at the school level by the administrators assigned to make these determinations. Correspondence school credit is accepted from an approved correspondence school, but limited to fifteen (15) hours. Courses must be courses offered by Denver Public Schools. (See page entitled Correspondence School Credit.)

II. SCHOOLS WITH UNKNOWN ACCREDITATION Schools with unknown accreditation should be evaluated as thoroughly as possible by building level administrators to determine if the courses taken meet the standards of the Denver Public Schools in regard to content, instructional quality, amount of class time and instructor credentials. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to provide all necessary information for making the decision. Assessments to determine student knowledge of specific course outcomes are often effective tools for this purpose. Only after gathering comprehensive information, can reliable decisions be made as to whether to award credit from schools with unknown accreditation. Home schooling coursework is not accepted for credit in the Denver Public Schools, unless the coursework was administered through an approved correspondence school. However, with documentation provided and assessments administered, home school information will provide valuable placement data. CRS 22-33-104.5 provides home schooling as an alternative to the compulsory attendance legislation but does not provide credit granting authority. Students who study aboard and whose transcripts reflect courses that are in sync with Denver Public Schools requirements will be awarded equivalent credit and grades according to the transcript the district receives from the educational agency that provides academic oversight of the student’s course of study Interpretation of Posting Marks on Student Records Interpretation of Marks 1. If there are questions on interpretation, the final decision should be made by the principal or designee. 2. If a school uses numbers rather than letter grades and does not send along a definition of the marking system, the following tables should be used for conversion. Passing grade 70%

A = 93 - 100 B = 84 - 92 C = 77 - 83 D = 70 - 76

Passing grade 65%

A = 91 - 100 B = 82 - 90 C = 73 - 81 D = 65 - 72 F = 64 and under

Passing grade 60%

A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69

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Interpretation of Marks (cont.) 3. If a school uses letter grades of “S” and “U”, these should be entered on our records this same way. 4. Be sure to indicate if grades are other than regular track - N, X or SP, CP after each subject. 5. If any courses are taken that can be counted in more than one area, be sure to note this when entering on student record. Example:

ESEA Title X, credit Language Arts, SS or Math - 10 hours

III. COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Credit that is offered by community agencies and community educational organizations is awarded through the Denver Public Schools and must be pre-approved through the Area Superintendent’s department (see form on following page). There are guidelines for achieving pre-approval for coursework and Credit Approval Request forms are submitted to the Area Superintendent’s department for approval after the coursework is complete. This department will subsequently authorize the high schools to award credit of this type to the students. Foreign student transcripts are evaluated according to guidelines in the ‘Transcript and Credit Evaluation for Foreign Students” section included in this document.

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CREDIT APPROVAL REQUEST FORM Offered by community agencies/community educational organizations outside of the Denver Public Schools COURSE INFORMATION Organization___________________________________________________________________________________________ Course Name _________________________________________________

Course Number _______________________

Credit Area___________________________________________________

Credits ______________________________

Approval Period: From _________________________________________

To ________________________________

Course Duration: From _________________________________________

To ________________________________

STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name _________________________________________________ School _________________________________________

Student ID# __________________________

Contact Person ___________________________________

Fullfilled _____ instructional hours Met course outcomes Satisfactory completion of checklist

Other (please list) _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ CDE Certified Instructor

____________________________________ Supervisor

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS CREDIT EVALUATION Date __________________________________________ Approved

Not approved for following reason(s):

_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Credit Area ________________________________________

Course/Credit ________________________________________

Credit Area ________________________________________

Course/Credit ________________________________________

__________________________________________________ Division of Education Administrator/Designee

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APPROVED COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS High School Upward Bound (HSUB) of Metro State College—HSUB participants are recruited into the program from Abraham Lincoln High School, North High School, and West High School. Each participant is required to attend a six-week summer school program for each year they are in HSUB. During the summer component students are offered classes in Computer Theory/Lab, Career Exploration, Health Science, Science Lab, Literature and Spanish. All HSUB participants who complete a HSUB course with a final letter grade of A or B are presented with credit for completing the course. Students are awarded 2.5 credits per class per academic term and 1.25 per class completed during the summer. Each student is enrolled in two HSUB classes per academic year term and six classes during the summer leading to a total of 17.5 credits for the calendar year. HSUB credits are to be treated as supplemental and therefore are not intended to replace any coursework that must be completed by the student as part of their required curriculum. However, in cases where the students need credits to graduate (with their graduating class) the student petitions the school principal to consider the use of HSUB credits so the student can continue with a post-secondary educational plan following their graduation.

Upward Bound Math/Science Program (COSMOS) at UNC—COSMOS provides a six-week intensive learning experience for first generation/low income high school students from John F. Kennedy High School, West High School and North High School. Participating school districts have given the high school students credit either in the specific content area or as an elective. It is suggested that DPS award 10 hours of credit in the elective area if the student needs it to graduate.

CSU Upward Bound Program-This program provides an intensive six-week residential summer program for participants. It is suggested that DPS award elective credit as noted on the Upward Bound transcript. Pre-Collegiate Development Program-This program through UCD awards 10th graders 5 credit hours total for the two week period and 11th graders 10 credit hours total for the five-week period for summer school coursework. All courses will be coded as electives. Scholars Program- This program through UCD does not award high school credit. Students must be seniors and students take one course during fall and spring semester. The Pre-Collegiate Development Program usually pays the tuition.

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2008 - 2009 COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The on-grounds school approval process, through the Colorado Department of Education, allows an eligible facility to receive public education funding in order to provide its own school program. The following is a list of alternative facilities eligible for the NEW Revised Approval Process, coming soon through CDE. (August, 2008)

NAME Alternative Homes for Youth Alternative Homes for Youth Greeley Arapahoe House StepWise Aurora Mental Health Hampden Academy Metro Children's Center Children's ARK at Ute Pass Children's Hospital Community Reach Center, Inc. Court House Marilee Center Craig Hospital DAYS DAYS - Day Trx Program DAYS - Youth Opportunity Center Denver Children's House Denver Health Medical Center Devereux Cleo Wallace El Pueblo Boys' and Girls' Ranch Excelsior Youth Centers Inc. Family Crisis Center Family Tree - Gemini House Flatiron Academy Flatirons Behavioral Health Hospital Corp. Forest Heights Lodge Fresh Start Friends of Children Tennyson Friends of Children - Littleton Gateway RCCF Program Griffith Centers for Children - Larkspur Griffith Centers for Children - West Acad Divis Griffith Centers for Children - Colo Springs Griffith Centers for Children - Grand Avenue Hand Up Homes for Youth - West Hilltop Youth Services Jefferson Hills Jefferson Hills - Aurora

Education Coordinator Jody Morgan Estelle Pinsky

Phone # 303-940-5540 x119 303-637-7638 303-412-3614

Barb Stewart Vivian Elliott Marc Aune Meredith Puls Estelle Pinsky Anne Robinson Betty Jantzen Donna Andrews David Martinez Julie Lackey Talinga Williams Amie Hofmeister DeVera Clements Matt Dudek Linda Williams-Blackwell Chuck Kramer Lisa Saliman Stephanie Smith David Muniz Kelly Ranck Kevin Meyer Kim Sutherland Kathy Fisher Kathy Fisher John David Kerry Whitmore Sara Powell Erika Zulkosky Sonjia Hunt Peggy Payne Tami Houston

303-617-2610 303-617-2625 719-310-3629 303-861-6806 303-853-3400 x3459 720-833-9807 303-506-4796 303-789-8278 303-598-4113 303-302-4317 303-727-8797 x102 303-399-4890 303-436-6677 303-438-2281 719-404-1179 303-693-1550 x238 720-944-3765 303-235-0630 303-926-0750 303-666-2043 303-674-6681 303-331-9597 303-433-2541 303-433-2541 970-835-3745 303-350-2771 970-625-4446 x16 719-327-2008

Debbie Huerta

303-597-2228

970-255-8000 970-254-5301

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Jefferson Hills - (Lakewood) The Joshua School Kidz ARK at Sterling Laradon Hall Lost & Found, Inc. Lost and Found - Arvada Mental Health Center of Denver Midway Youth Services - Remington Mountain Crest Mountain Crest Behavioral Healthcare Mt. Saint Vincent's Home Mt. Saint Vincent's - Preschool The Mountain Star Center Namaqua Center Namaqua Center - 7th St. School Namaqua Center - 8th St. School National Jewish Medical & Research Center Prince Street Academy PSI Cedar Springs Hospital, Inc. Reflections for Youth, Inc. Rocky Mountain Youth Academy Roundup School & Day Treatment San Juan Youth Works Savio House Serenity Education & Day Trx Center Shiloh House Shiloh House - Adams Campus Shiloh House - Longmont Campus Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center Summit Adolescent Treatment Program Synergy Synergy Synergy Turning Point Third Way Center Turning Point Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Dev. Turning Point - Waverly Valley View Youth Recovery Center Youthtrack Youthtrack - Jeffco Youthtrack - San Luis Valley

Gayle Perryman Jason Gruhl Maggie Kilmer John Eisen Amy Cook Amy Cook Lynn Garst Erin Spies Monica Smith Gayle Huntsman Lori McClurg Lori McClurg Florie Fisch Cyndi Dodds Paula Weiman Paula Weiman John Reid Nadine Gill Maria Black Jeffrey Johnson Stacey McCoy Vickie Mathis Anna Murphy Rhonda Barton Linda Lindsay Erin Hale Erin Hale Erin Hale Ellen Johnson Curt Tuffin/Dean Horton Nora Curtin

303-989-4357 720-255-6629 970-522-5775 x215 303-296-2400 x6816 303-420-8080 x2110 303-420-8080 x1405 303-504-6560 970-484-7447

Kelly Farris Kelly Farris Chanon Bernstein Lisa Broeder Lisa Broeder Lisa Broeder David Black Steve Hymes Robert Lockwood

303-761-8299 x270 303-789-0855 303-282-8151 970-221-0999 x35 970-221-0999 x35 970-221-0999 x35 970-945-3440 303-904-0998 x14 303-697-1975 719-587-4505

DYC - Robert DeNier YSC

Dennis Bissmeyer

970-375-2781

970-207-4866 303-964-1121 303-458-7220 x229 303-866-7869 970-669-7550 970-669-7551 970-669-7551 303-398-1104 303-761-7991 719-633-4114 970-344-1390 719-274-4349 719-447-9333 719-852-4799 303-225-4060 303-699-6373 303-932-9599 303-932-9599 719-276-7532 719-545-2746 303-776-7840 x31

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DYC - Grand Mesa DYC - Lookout Mountain DYC - Betty Marler YSC DYC - Marvin Foote DYC - Mount View DYC - Platte Valley DYC - Ridge View YSC DYC - Sol Vista DYC - Spring Creek YSC DYC - Zeb Pike Colorado Department of Education Colorado Department of Education Associated Educational Specialists CAFCA Jade CMHI Fort Logan CMHI - Pueblo

Ron Roybal Doug Gray Michelle Sarro Sheila Stein Larry Farmer Rich Paul John Fry Duane Richert Ellen Hegdal Mark Schafer

303-866-7962 303-273-2659 720-963-5030 303-866-7962 303-866-7962 303-866-7962 303-214-1139 719-546-5106 303-866-7962 303-866-7962

Barb Taylor Maureen Wirth Linda Lindsay Ellen Hunter Peg Long Martha & Shirley Florie Fisch Greg Nolan

303-866-6976 303-866-6885 303-477-9341 303-758-5440 720-570-8402 303-278-6633 303-866-7869 719-546-4042

For more information, please contact:

Maureen Wirth Colorado Department of Education Exceptional Student Leadership Unit 201 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80203-1799 Phone: (303) 866-6885

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GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING CREDIT HOURS FOR SCHOOL EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Schools, Agencies, Hospitals, Detention Facilities, Health Treatment Centers, Community Education Programs)

Clock Hours Converted to Semester Credit Hours* Clock Hours

Semester Credit Hours

14-20 ...................................................... 1.0 21-27 ...................................................... 1.5 28-34 ...................................................... 2.0 35-41 ...................................................... 2.5 42-48 ...................................................... 3.0 49-55 ...................................................... 3.5 56-62 ...................................................... 4.0 63-69 ...................................................... 4.5 70-76 ...................................................... 5.0 77-83 ...................................................... 5.5 84-90 ...................................................... 6.0 91-97 ...................................................... 6.5 98-104 ...................................................... 7.0 105-111 ...................................................... 7.5 112-118 ...................................................... 8.0 119-125 ...................................................... 8.5 126-132 ...................................................... 9.0 133-139 ...................................................... 9.5 140-146 .................................................... 10.0

* In addition to converting clock hour time to semester credit hours, there are additional requirements for community agencies and community education organizations who are seeking credit for students.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY Who is Responsible? High School Principal or Designee

Forms: • •

Official form/contract to be designed by the school (see sample on following page) Applicable contracts if for correspondence

Guidelines and Considerations: Independent study is only recommended for junior and senior students. A student is to earn no more than 20 hours of independent study (including correspondence coursework) toward completion of graduation requirements. A certified teacher/certified instructor must be assigned to monitor the independent study and at a time other than when the teacher is teaching a class. Applications for independent study should occur by the school’s official add deadline date. Independent study is only recommended in rare cases. It is best used for irresolvable conflicts, for courses not offered on the schedule, student hardship and occasionally for enrichment. Carefully consider the decision to approve independent study. Advanced placement and accelerated (X) courses as independent study courses will not be allowed.

Process: •

Designate one person to handle approval of all independent studies

•

Determine if independent study is warranted

•

Conduct an interview with the student, teacher, principal/designee, and counselor.

•

Document student progress

•

Indicate on schedule as an “Alt 1” or “Alt 2” class

•

Indicate course/credit on transcript

•

Place copy of all documentation, including the signature of the principal or authorizing administrator, in the student’s cumulative folder.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY FORM School ________________________________________________ Student Name_________________________ St. ID #___________Counselor ___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

Phone

Course Title and Number

Hours Currently

Date Study begins and ends

through

List specific course objective for which the student will be accountable. (Attach additional sheet if necessary.)

Outline the schedule of student/teacher certified instruction meetings (must be at least once per week)

Describe in detail the evaluation process for progress and final grade.

I attest that this Independent Study does meet the approved Denver Public Schools curriculum requirements for the course named above.

Teacher _________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have read and understand the course requirements and schedule

Student ______________________________________________

Date ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian _________________________________________ (approve) Principal

(deny)

this request for Independent Study. Date

LIST THE REASON(S) FOR THE REQUEST ON THE BACK

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WORK EXPERIENCE CREDIT "The high school diploma awarded by the Denver Public Schools represents a high standard of quality in curriculum content, instruction and student learning, and should be maintained as a document that reflects substantial effort by the student and the school district in preparation for the world of work or higher education." Denver Public Schools High School Graduation Requirements

The above quote reinforces the need for us to remind you of some issues related to credit given by our schools. Many terms are used to describe experiences away from traditional classroom-based instruction. Community-based experiences include: Field/Service Experiences - Unpaid volunteer work or research related to structured classroom activities. Work Experience - Compensated work for an employer who agrees to work cooperatively with teachers of vocational programs; teachers are responsible for supervision of specific work outcomes. Internships - Paid or unpaid time spent gaining supervised practical experience. It has come to our attention that there is some confusion regarding credit given for work experience. Therefore the following guidelines should be followed when giving this type of credit. 1. All field/service experiences, work experiences, and internships that award high school credit to students must be guided by content course outcomes. These may include skills that lead a student toward work competencies and responsibilities. 2. All of the above experiences must be supervised by a certificated teacher. This includes site visitations, coordination with the employer, and the awarding of grades and credit accordingly. 3. If an existing course in the Denver Public Schools database does not specifically fit the experiences, a course should be developed with the assistance of the Department of Teaching and Learning. 4. Students are limited to five hours of the above credit per semester. 5. Credit may not be earned in the summer due to a lack of supervising teachers. Refer to the chart and carefully calculate the amount of credit to be awarded based on the number of clock hours worked. Please note: This is not the same as credit based on the academic clock hours achieved through community agencies/organizations. Work Hours (clock hours) 42 – 60 61 – 83 84 – 104 105 – 125 126 – 146 147 – 167 168 – 188 189 – 209 210 – 228

Semester Credit Hours 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Vocation Education work experience program information is available from Judy Morr, CTE Department Manager at (720) 423-6802. Special Education work experience program information is available from Marta Osuna at (720) 423-8097.

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CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL CREDIT Who is Responsible? • •

The parent/guardian is responsible for initiating request for admission to (enrolling in) correspondence school. The parent/guardian is responsible for any costs of the correspondence school including tuition, fees, textbook, and material costs, and any related tutoring costs.

Forms: • Appropriate documentation from an approved correspondence school. Guidelines and Considerations: • Denver Public Schools generally accepts credit from schools that are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), or those accredited through an accrediting body approved by the Colorado Department of Education. The following correspondence schools have been approved for credit acceptance. School American Schools of Correspondence

Grade Levels 9 – 12

Brigham Young University High School Independent Study Program University of NebraskaLincoln Independent Study High School

9 – 12

Accelerated Schools

9 – 12

Sylvan Learning Centers

9 – 12

• • •

9 – 12

Address and Phone Number 2200 E. 170 Street Lansing, Illinois 60438 (708) 418-2800 206 HCEB Provo, Utah 84602 (801) 378-2868 33rd and Holdrege Streets University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska 68583 (402) 472-4321 2160 South Cook Denver, CO 80210 (303) 758-2003 6830 South Yosemite Ct. Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 771-7771 2223 S. Monaco Pkwy. Denver, CO 80222 (303) 300-2522

Accredited By: NCA

Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges NCA

NCA

NCA (some centers are not accredited, see NCA website)

A maximum of fifteen (15) hours of credit may be accepted from an approved correspondence school during a student's high school career. Correspondence courses taken must have a parallel version offered in the approved curriculum of the Denver Public Schools. It is recommended that only elective classes be taken through correspondence.

Process: • The parent, student, the student's counselor, and school principal or designee should work cooperatively in this process and meet prior to a student enrolling in a course from an approved correspondence school. • Once school approval is secured, the student can enroll in the agreed-upon course. • Graduating seniors must have written documentation of a passing grade by the senior checkout date. • The parent/guardian and student are responsible for any costs of the correspondence course including tuition, fees, textbook and material costs, and any related tutoring costs. • After the student's successful completion of the course, supporting documentation should be submitted to the school. The student will then receive the appropriate credit for the course. • The administration of any examination from the above mentioned institutions is not the responsibility of the high school counselor.

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Online Supplemental Classes are offered to all DPS High School students through the DPS Distance Learning Department The objective of this program is to deliver a quality online learning experience to students which will supplement the traditional learning experience. The DPS High School, where the student is registered, is the student’s school of record. The following online classes will be offered to all DPS High Schools during the 2008/2009 school year for an unlimited number of students: First Semester ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Algebra 1A &1B American Literature 1A & 1B Biology 1A &1B Geometry 1A & 1B American History 2

Second Semester ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Algebra 1A & 1B American Literature 1A & 1B Biology 1A & 1B Geometry 1A & 1B American History 1

Responsibility for high schools: ƒ ƒ ƒ

*$100 per semester course for each student Support from the high school to provide structure for students registered for online courses (see Letter of Agreement on following page) Contact person’s email and phone number

* Schools may collect this fee from the parent or guardian.

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COLORADO ONLINE LEARNING REGISTRATION “e-eDUCATION” CODE FOR COURSES THE FOLLOWING ONLINE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE TO DPS STUDENTS FOR A $300 FEE.

(This listing reflects 2007-2008 offerings; some changes may be made for 2008-2009) COSC Courses “e-education” Code Number DPS Course Number Foreign Language German FLG101 08209 Latin 1 FLL101 08210 Latin II FLL102 08235 Latin III FLL103 08236 Latin IV FLL104 08237 Spanish I FLS101 08225 Spanish II FLS102 08239 Spanish III FLS103 08240 Spanish IV FLS104 08211 Mathematics Fundamental Math Algebra 1 Algebra II Geometry AP Calculus

M100 M102 M104 M103 M105

08215 08212 08228 08227 08214

Social Studies American Government U.S. History World Geography World History

SS101 SS102 SS103 SS104

08221 08222 08223 08242

EngSS100 Eng 101 Eng102 Eng103 Eng 104 Eng 105

08206 08232 08233 08207 08208 08229

Sci101 Sci106 Sci102 Sci103 Sci104 Sci105

08216 08217 08219 08220 08243 08218

Tech100 Tech101

08224 08230

CAR100

08231

Language Arts Contemporary Issues English I (2 sem.) English II (2 sem.) Intro to Composition Readers/Writers Workshop AP Literature Science Biology Earth Science: Geology Health AP Physics Issues in Biotechnology Earth Science II: Astronomy Technology Web Page Development C++ Programming Java Programming Miscellaneous Career Exploration

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LETTER OF AGREEMENT

To:

DPS High School Counselors

From:

Distance Learning Department

Subject:

Online High School Courses For School Year 2008 – 2009

Dear Counselor, The Distance Learning Department has implemented a new policy regarding high school students wanting to register for supplemental online courses. Research indicates that students taking online courses are more successful if there is a facilitator (counselor or teacher) keeping track of the progress of each student during the duration of each online course. Therefore, this memo is a request for the name of a counselor or teacher who will be responsible for monitoring the progress of each student enrolled in a DPS supplemental online class.

Please fill out the information below: Facilitator Agreement

Student Name: ______________________________

Grade: __________

DPS High School: ____________________________ School Counselor: ____________________________

Phone: ____________________

Online Course: ____________________________________________________________________ Facilitator Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Print Facilitator Name: _____________________________________________________________

Note: Please fax to: 720-423-6608 Students will not be registered until this agreement memo is complete.

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Alternative Placement Services Program The Alternative Placement Services Program provides educational services to students who are unable to attend their school of registration due to medical, psychological or other educational reasons. A separate application/referral is necessary for each of the three types of leave listed above. A more detailed explanation of the program can be found on the DPS Website by pulling up the home page and: • Click on “Departments” on the left side of the page • Click on “Student Services” • Click on “Services and Programs” • Click on “Alternative Placement Services Program”

The school staff needs to consider the following bulleted items prior to submitting an application for Alternative Placement Services: • Review student absences from school. If the student has missed fifteen consecutive days of school, great consideration must be given as to whether the student will be able to earn full credit for his/her courses through the APS Program. This will depend on the proposed length of leave, grades earned and attendance prior to submission of an application for leave. • APS will provide services during a specified period of leave and does not address absences prior to approved APS start date. • The school must follow the district truancy policies and procedures. • Since APS covers core classes (no electives), A) at one hour per day, which is divided by the number of subjects B) consider whether the number of classes need to be reduced to offer the student a better opportunity to meet the standards connected with the class that will be addressed during the leave. • How might the student’s condition (for example a serious car accident) impact their ability to move forward with their academics? It is recommended that the school staff (counselor, teacher(s), school nurse and/or psychologist) discuss this with the parent/guardian. • The high school counselor or other designee should discuss other possible alternatives with the parent/guardian, such as online classes, credit recovery or independent study (for juniors and seniors) to determine which avenue will best suit the student’s needs • Determine whether the courses on the student’s schedule are still appropriate. For example, for a gifted student who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, are the AP classes that the student was scheduled into still appropriate? • APS does not cover Studio or IMP classes. • If the student is enrolled in a class that includes labs, such as chemistry, we are unable to complete labs through APS, so the school staff will need to determine how this might affect the student’s ability to meet the standards attached to that class while out on leave. • APS is not to be used as a “tutoring service”, nor as a means to assess where a student is currently functioning academically. • If a student is receiving special education services and needs to be placed on APS, this must be the result of a staffing team decision, not solely as a parent, teacher or administrator’s request and the team has consulted with the appropriate Student Services Program Manager. • Educational programming rests with the school district. Physicians can make recommendations regarding medical and psychiatric leaves, but the final decision rests with the school staff and/or administrators in collaboration with the appropriate Student Services Manager. • The school staffing team is responsible for determining the LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) for special education students. • For special education students, if the staffing team is considering a facility as an alternative placement, they must consult with their Student Service Program Manager to see if there are any slots available at 55

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that facility and when they might become available. If this proposed change occurs in the spring and the slot at the facility does not become available until the next school year, the school must take that student back at the beginning of the school year until the opening occurs. Interim leaves should not exceed 45 school days (while the school staffing team determines the next placement). Students who receive APS should not be withdrawn from their school of registration. The school staff should mark the APS student “present” even though they are not physically present at school. At the end of the grading period, whoever has the ability to modify student attendance at the school of registration will do so based on attendance records submitted by the APS teacher. The school is responsible for addressing the student’s educational needs until APS begins. If a student is unable to attend school the school should make arrangements with the family to send assignments home until the first APS session is scheduled. There should be on-going collaboration between the teachers of record at the school and the APS teacher regarding course specifics. This can be accomplished preferably via email. In order to qualify for a medical or psychiatric leave, the projected leave from school must be for at least one month. A medical application may be submitted for APS for one month for post partum reasons.

Please contact the Alternative Placement Services Program office for clarification and/or assistance at 720-423-3618.

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HOME-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM (HOME SCHOOLING) Who is Responsible? Parents are responsible for annual notification to the school district of students under the age of seventeen who are participating in a home-based educational program, as specified in CRS 22-33-104.5. Parents assume responsibility for all aspects of the educational program, as defined below. Notification of intent to home school is made to the Division of Student Services, Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records reviews each notification to determine eligibility to continue in home schooling. The schools are then notified by this office. The principal should review home school notifications. Forms: Notification of Home Study form or a letter stating the name of student, age, address, and the number of instructional contact hours per day. Notification of Home Study form can be obtained from the Office of Student Records. Guidelines and Considerations: Students are entitled to participate in home-based educational programs under the guidelines of Colorado State Law 22-33-104.5. Major points in the law include: 1. One hundred seventy-two (172) days of instruction per school year, with a minimum of four hours instructional contact daily. 2. Annual notification to the school district by the parents of students age 7 - 17. 3. Nationally standardized testing/evaluation of students in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 as defined by law. 4. Students scoring at 13% or below, or determined not to be making satisfactory progress by an evaluator will be required by the school district to attend a public, independent, or parochial school until the next testing period, except that no action shall be taken until the child is given the opportunity to be retested using an alternate version of the same test or a different nationally standardized achievement test. 5. Parent must maintain records relating to home schooling, including immunization, testing, and attendance. 6. A program consisting of, but not limited to communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, science and regular courses of instruction in the Constitution of the United States. 7. Students returning to a public school may be tested for placement purposes. 8. Parents may opt to have the student enrolled part time in a public school. 9. The Superintendent or designee shall accept the transcripts from the non-public, home-based educational program for any child (22-33-104.5, 4) 10. Books, materials, and curriculum, as well as the required testing or evaluations are the responsibility of the parents; the district does not provide these to home school families. Process: • The Office of Student Records receives notification of intent to home school from a parent. Once the notification is processed and it is established that the student is eligible to home school, the Office of Student Records notifies the student’s residence school and forwards a copy of the notification to them. After notifying the residence school, the Office of Student Records enrolls the student in DPS School Number 903. In the case of a continuing student, if testing were required, the testing results must be reviewed in order to determine the eligibility of the student. Testing results are reviewed by the Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives.

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Process (cont.)

• The home schooling notification should also be shared with the attendance office (secondary level) and with the school’s social worker. • A student enrolled in a public school as well as home school may be counted in the pupil count, if eligible. Such a student would be shown as active at the school of attendance and not enrolled in DPS School 903. • Parents are responsible for meeting the national standardized testing/evaluation requirement. Results may be submitted to the Office of Student Records, or to a parochial or independent school. When results are not submitted to the school district office, the parent/guardian is responsible for notifying the office regarding the location of the test/evaluation results. • The local school should keep a folder of all home school notification copies. Additionally, a copy of the notification should be placed in the student’s cumulative record folder (if the student has attended a Denver Public School) when the student is withdrawn. “Home school” and the date should be entered as the new school on the front of the cumulative record. The record should then be sent to the Office of Student Records. • Process for enrolling a previously home-based education student in Denver Public Schools. 1. Enrollment procedures are the same as for any other new or returning student. 2. Student may be tested for placement purposes (both grade level and subject area at the high school level). 3. Home schooled students must meet the same requirements for graduation as any other student in terms of residency, credits, and assessments. 4. Grades (and credit at the high school level) are given only for those courses taken at an accredited high school, or through an accredited high school, or through an accredited correspondence program. In certain cases, it may be appropriate for the principal to recognize and allow credit from an unaccredited private school when it is known that the standards of the school are comparable. However, credits should not be allowed for “umbrella" or "independent" schools that are not truly schools that are attended on a daily basis by the "enrolled" students. See parts I and II of ‘Guidelines for Awarding Credit for School Experiences Outside of Denver Public Schools’ for further clarification on accreditation. 5. Credit awarded to Home-Based Education students taking classes in approved correspondence programs will be entered on the Denver Public Schools transcript for credit, and a grade of “S” will be entered on the grade. 6. In order for a home-schooled high school student to receive credit for correspondence classes, the student must have been registered as a home schooler for the periods of the time represented. No more than two years of correspondence work may be applied to the transcript for credit towards the graduation requirement. 7. GPA will be calculated using only credits that are allowed towards the graduation requirement or earned in the Denver Public Schools. 8. Some home-schooled high school students will opt for obtaining a GED in lieu of a high school diploma; others will receive a "diploma" from an umbrella school; and some may receive a diploma from an accredited correspondence school. These alternatives need to be understood by counselors who work with students who have been home-schooled, in order to appropriately advise students as to the best course-of-action for a particular situation. For more information contact the Division of Student Services, Office of Student Records at 720-423-3552.

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PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLING STUDENTS RETURNING FROM HOME-BASED EDUCATION

Home-Based Education Programs are a legitimate alternative form of education available to a parent/guardian for children under their care and supervision. The Denver Public Schools will use the following guidelines for enrolling students returning to the Denver Public Schools from Home-Based Education. 1. Students entering elementary or middle school from a Home-Based Education Program must provide • A copy of the written notification of intent to participate in Home-Based Education and the name of the district in which it was filed (22-33-104.5,3.e). • The sequential program of instruction used for the education of the student (22-33-105.5,2.a). • The attendance record and the results of a nationally standardized achievement test used to determine the educational progress of the student administered by a qualified person (licensed teacher, psychologist or a person with a graduate degree in education) (22-33-104.5,3.f). NOTE: • The Denver Public Schools may test the student for placement in the appropriate grade level (22-33-104.5, 4). • Failure to provide the above information will not affect enrollment, but may impact grade placement. 2. Students seeking the opportunity to take courses at the high school level but are not seeking a diploma must provide • A copy of the written notification of intent to participate in Home-Based Education and the name of the district in which it was filed (22-33-104.5,3.e). • The sequential program of instruction used for the education of the student (22-33-104.5,2.a). • The attendance record and the results of a nationally standardized achievement test used to determine the educational progress of the student administered by a qualified person (licensed teacher, psychologist or a person with a graduate degree in education) (22-33-104.5,3.f,g). NOTE: • The Denver Public Schools may test the student for placement purposes (22-33-104.5,4). • The Denver Public Schools will provide GED information and opportunities for GED testing in the Denver Public Schools. 3. Students returning from the Home-Based Education Program seeking academic credit and a diploma from the Denver Public Schools must provide: • A copy of the written notification of intent to participate in Home-Based Education and the name of the district in which it was filed (22-33-104.5,3.e). • The sequential program of instruction used for the education of the student (22-33-104.5,2.a). • The attendance record and the results of a nationally standardized achievement test person, (licensed teacher, psychologist or a person with a graduate degree in education) (22-33-104.5,3.f,g). • A portfolio and/or other examples of student work ((22-33-104.5,3.g). NOTE: • The Denver Public Schools may test the student, upon receipt of transcripts (or course documentation) from the Home-Based Education program to verify the accuracy of such transcripts (22-33-104.5,4). • Credit awarded to Home-Based Education students will be entered on the Denver Public Schools transcripts for credit and a grade of “S” will be entered as the grade. • The student will not be eligible for Valedictorian/Salutatorian designation because the Denver Public Schools requires an average of all eight semester’s grades to determine the designation. • Denver Public Schools’ policy also states that a student must have a minimum of two semester’s residency in a Denver Public Schools high school to earn a diploma.

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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of Student Services Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives 900 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203 (720) 423-3550 office (720) 423-3865 fax PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING IMMIGRATION FORM I-20 AND F-1 STUDENT VISA TO ATTEND THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1. The student must reside with an adult resident of the City and County of Denver during the entire time that he/she is enrolled in the Denver Public Schools. The student must be able to prove to the U.S. Consular Officer that he/she wishes to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of study and that the student has a permanent residence in a foreign country that he/she has no intention of abandoning. In some cases, a student who will be living with a sponsor who resides outside of Denver may request nonresident admission by applying at the school the student wishes to attend. 2. The student must provide a transcript of his/her most recent academic record. Please note that if the transcript is not in English, an English translation must be attached. The student must have grades that are above average and there must be at least one year of English. 3. The student must write a letter of application in English requesting to be admitted to the Denver Public Schools. The letter should include the number of years the student studied English, the reason the student wishes to study in the Denver Public Schools, and an explanation of how the student’s presence in the Denver Public Schools will enhance the education of Denver students. 4. The student must provide a copy of his/her birth certificate or passport, immunization records and evidence of medical insurance that will be valid in Denver. 5. The student’s family must reimburse the Denver Public Schools in advance for the full unsubsidized per capita cost of providing an education for a year ($7,360.00) or a semester ($3,680.00.) Tuition payment must be made in the form of certified or cashier’s check payable to the Denver Public Schools. Tuition must be paid before the I-20 can be issued. Should a student not be able to obtain a visa or not attend for some other reason, the tuition will be refunded in full. (The I-20 form should be returned prior to the refund.) 6. The adult sponsor must provide proof of residence and complete an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134). This form is available in the Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives at 900 Grant Street, Denver, CO, 80203. Supporting evidence is required including:

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A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution in which you have deposits giving the following details regarding your account: 1. Date account opened. 2. Total amount deposited for the past year. 3. Present balance. B. Statement from your employer on business stationary, providing: 1. Date and nature of employment. 2. Salary paid. 3. Whether position is temporary or permanent. C. If self-employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed or 2. Report of commercial rating concern. When the sponsor has all of the above-mentioned items, he/she should call the Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives, at 720-423-3550 to arrange for an appointment. If all documents are in order, tuition is paid, and the student & sponsor qualify, an Immigration Form I-20 will be issued. 7. No student shall be admitted who has already graduated from the equivalent of grade 12. 8. No students in grades K-8 may be issued I-20s under the current INS Law. 9. A high school student may be issued an I-20 to attend a public secondary school for no more than twelve months. 10. The sponsor should send Form I-20 and supporting documents to the student who should then take these documents to the embassy to request a Student Visa (F-1). 11. The Denver Public Schools does not issue Form I-20 to foreign student exchange groups or travel agencies. Such programs are expected to be approved by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to obtain J-1 Visa’s for their students. Students who enter the United States to attend a private or commercial language school would need to apply for a new I-20 and meet the District and INS requirements if wishing to transfer to the Denver Public Schools or another public school district. Tuition would be required in advance. 12. The student must be proficient in English and will not be assigned to ESOL or bilingual classes. Should a student need tutoring because of limited proficiency in English, or for any other reason, it will be the responsibility of the exchange organization, the private sponsor, or the student’s family to provide this. He/she may be withdrawn from the Denver Public Schools if the student’s knowledge of English is insufficient for academic progress. 13. Foreign students sponsored by a private sponsor may not participate in organized sports. 14. INS expects a person who enters the United States via a B-2 Visitor-for-Pleasure Visa to be a tourist. A person on a B-2 Visitor-for-Pleasure Visa who enrolls in school has no assurance that INS will extend the 61

stay or transfer the status from B-2 Visitor-for-Pleasure to F-1 Student, unless he/she can explain to their satisfaction why he/she did not apply for F-1 status before entering the United States. A student must meet all requirements, including payment of tuition, prior to issuance of an I-20. 15. Upon arrival in Denver, the student is expected to report to the school of assignment as soon as possible to present his/her visa or passport and I-20 to the principal or the principal’s designee. The student must present a transcript of his/her most recent grades and credits and a copy of immunization records to the school. The student will be assigned a counselor who will assist in planning an appropriate schedule. This should be done as soon as possible before classes begin. 16. If a student’s grades, attendance, or behavior is deemed to be unsatisfactory by the school, a student may be withdrawn and the U.S. Department of Justice and the INS will be advised immediately. The Denver Public Schools has a strict policy concerning student conduct and discipline. 17. The student must read page 2 of Form I-20 carefully. A copy should be made and kept in a safe place. If the student plans to leave the U.S. temporarily, such as to return home during winter break, the student must schedule a time to meet with the Director of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives so that the back of the Form I-20 can be signed prior to leaving the country. The Designated School Official through the Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives must sign this form. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the loss of student status and subject the student to deportation or denial of admission back into the United States. 18. Any student wishing to graduate from a Denver Public Schools high school must meet all graduation requirements.

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FOREIGN STUDENT ADMISSIONS The Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives facilitates the admission of foreign exchange students to the Denver Public Schools. Foreign students wishing to be admitted to the Denver Public Schools can do so in one of the following two ways. Both ways must be processed through the Office of Prevention & Intervention Initiatives (PII). Bob Anderson and Amy Jackson are the only Designated School Officials (DSO) authorized to process and accept these students. APPLICATION FOR J-1 VISA

The student, while still in their home country, must contact an organization that places foreign students in this school district. A Local Coordinator (LC) from the organization works with this office in order to submit all of the required documentation for a particular student. The LC is the person who interviews and completes applications for all potential host families. The LC needs to provide this office with three pieces of documentation: 1. Host Family Application 2. Student Application 3. High School Acceptance/Permission Form Ideally, these materials should be mailed or hand delivered to PII. This will allow for clean legible copies. Faxing will sometimes distort the images and make it very difficult to read. Therefore, it is not recommended that the information be faxed. This office will review the materials submitted and determine acceptance of a student on behalf of a school. If P&II does not accept the student, this office will notify the LC. If P&II accepts the student, this office will contact the student’s LC and inform them of the decision and then fax or mail the signed acceptance form to the LC. This office will prepare a packet of information to send to the receiving school. This packet will include information on the student, host family, transcript and immunization.

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APPLICATION FOR F-1 VISA

Many times a foreign student will have family members or family friends that live here in Colorado (Denver), with whom they can live with for a school year. When this occurs, the family members or family friend becomes the “host family”. After the student has expressed an interest to the prospective host family with regards to attending a Denver Public School, the host contacts P&II for information. An “Information Outline” can be mailed to the potential host or they can pick one up. This “Information Outline” details everything that must be done in order for the student to be accepted in Denver Public Schools. Once the host parent has gathered all of the necessary documentation, they will make an appointment with P&II to bring in their materials. *The host parent must personally deliver this information. The most important piece that is involved with the application for an F-1 Visa is the payment of tuition. Tuition amount is set annually by the Board of Education, therefore can vary each year. When the host brings in all of the required information AND the tuition, this office will need to briefly review the materials and make a receipt of the tuition payment. At this point the DSO will review the information and determine acceptance. If P&II does not accept the student, this office will contact the host family to inform them of the decision. Arrangements will be made to refund the tuition to the host family. NOTE: This same procedure would apply if for any reason the student were not granted a visa by the embassy. If P&II accepts the student, this office will advise the host family of the decision. Additionally the student’s information will be entered into the database for the Department of Homeland Security and an I-20 will be generated. After the I-20 form and a notarized letter of acceptance is completed, then host parent must return to this office to pick up the materials. (A completed I-20 form must be hand delivered to the host parent. Additionally, a blank I-20 can never leave this office for any reason.) For additional information please refer to the Denver Public Schools Board of Education Policy JFABB & JFABB-R.

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Transcript and Credit Evaluation for Students Transferring from within the United States Who is Responsible? High school principal or designee is to evaluate the foreign student's transcript and designate appropriate credit, grade level status, and graduation requirements where appropriate. Forms: • • •

Official copy of the student's transcript Senior contracts, where applicable Copy of course syllabus, catalog, or other description

Guidelines and Considerations: Enrollment: Immigrant students residing with their parents must be enrolled, regardless of their status with the INS. A student can be enrolled if they are under 21 as of the official count day. Students who will reach the age of 21 by October 1 should not be admitted to Denver Public Schools. If the student has not received a high school diploma they are eligible to be enrolled. Students who have attained a GED certificate and have returned for a high school diploma are eligible to be enrolled. Process: Transcript Evaluation: 1.

Students must provide official transcripts from each school previously attended to the high school if they wish to receive credit for classes taken elsewhere.

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Credit should be awarded after the transcript has been evaluated. It should be consistent in context and quality with established practices within the school. Based on the transcript, credit hours of 5.0 and 10.0 should be added to the high school transcript. Some schools have yearlong courses; therefore, Algebra 1 may deserve 10 hours of credit, rather than 5 hours. DPS course titles should be used when recording credits earned at previous schools on the student’s DPS transcript. Note for NCAA requirements: Students must submit official transcripts from each high school the student attended. Using DPS course titles on students’ transcripts will not interfere with NCAA qualifications, and will assist schools in determining if students have met DPS graduation requirements.

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The burden of proof is on the student if information is needed regarding comparability of course hours and content from the previous school system in relation to granting credit towards graduation requirements.

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If a student is planning to graduate during the current academic year, a senior contract is recommended.

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All requirements for graduation must be met by transfer students if they plan to graduate, including residency requirements.

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The high school principal has the right to waive requirements, as appropriate.

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All documentation of course credit should be placed on the transcript, as well as in the student’s cumulative folder. The principal or authorizing administrator signs the transcript indicating approval of credits.

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TRANSCRIPT AND CREDIT EVALUATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS Who is Responsible? High school principal or designee is to evaluate the foreign student's transcript and designate appropriate credit, grade level status, and graduation requirements where appropriate. Forms: • • • •

Official copy of the student's transcript, with English translation Senior contracts, where applicable Copy of course syllabus, catalog, or other description Documents approved by the Department of Student Services/Prevention and Intervention

Guidelines and Considerations: Foreign Student Enrollment - Four Categories 1.

Foreign Exchange Student Program: (AFS, CHI, etc.) Students have sufficient English language skills and are sponsored by an approved agency. They enter the US on a J-1 student visa as non-immigrants, usually for one or two semesters. The enrollment is approved by the designated school official in the Department of Student Services, and the school receives enrollment information from this office. These students may not enroll without approval.

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Non-immigrant, Individually Sponsored Students: These students come on an F-1 student visa, which is obtained through the American Embassy in their country. The designated school official in the Department of Student Services issues an I-20 for an eligible student, after receiving certain documents supplied by the sponsor and the student. Students must speak English. Schools will be notified of approved students prior to their arrival.

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Non-immigrant Students on Visitor's Visa: These students come to the US for a period of 3-6 months usually. They hold a B-1 or B-2 visa, and usually come with their parents. They are not approved through the Division of Student Services, and they may or may not speak English. Schools sometimes enroll these students; however, they should not be enrolled unless they are residing with their parents or a legal guardian in Denver.

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Immigrant Students: This category includes students who are legal immigrants, undocumented immigrants, migrant students, refugees or parolees, or students here with their parents on work-related visas. These students are usually residing with their parents and have the right to go to school in Denver. They may or may not speak English. They are not processed through the Department of Student Services.

Enrollment: Non-immigrant foreign students (categories 1 and 2) are allowed to enroll in the Denver Public Schools if certain criteria are met. They must understand and speak English well enough to perform satisfactorily in the Englishspeaking classroom. They are not to be placed in bilingual or ELA classrooms. They also may not receive any Special Education services, nor may they participate in post-secondary option programs. They must be approved through the Department of Student Services. Students on visitor visas (category 3) are usually not here long enough to attend school and should not be enrolled. Their purpose is to visit. Documents should be checked carefully, and if the student is not residing with parents or a legal guardian, they may not enroll. Frequently, these students are permitted to enroll, then request an I-20 shortly before their visa’s expire.

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Enrollment (cont.) Immigrant students residing with their parents must be enrolled, regardless of their status with the INS. Students who have obtained the equivalent of a secondary education in their home country do not qualify for enrollment. Students in categories 1, 2 and 3 who are 19 years of age or older should not be admitted to the Denver Public Schools. Process: Transcript Evaluation: 1.

Students must provide official transcripts to the high school if they wish to receive credit for classes taken elsewhere. For students in categories 1, 2, and 3, a translation of the transcript into English is necessary.

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Credit should be awarded after the transcript has been evaluated. It should be consistent in context and quality with established practices within the school. Based on the transcript, credit hours of 5.0 and 10.0 should be added to the high school transcript. Many foreign schools have yearlong courses (such as Mexico); therefore, Algebra 1 may deserve 10 hours of credit, rather than 5 hours.

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If a foreign student wishes to graduate from the Denver Public Schools, the same criteria must be met as with any other student. The burden of proof is on the student if information is needed regarding comparability of course hours and content from the previous school system in relation to granting credit towards graduation requirements.

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When a student in category 4 presents a transcript in another language, the foreign language department at the high school, or the bilingual department, may be asked to assist with translation and interpretation of course credits.

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Students from high schools in Mexico have a standardized transcript system. A copy of this is attached. Many of these students are classified as migrant children, and it is important that their transcripts be honored, enabling them to graduate.

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If a student is planning to graduate during the current academic year, a senior contract, including requirements in American History and American Government, is recommended.

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English taken in a foreign country should receive elective credit only and not Language Arts credit.

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All requirements for graduation must be met by foreign students if they plan to graduate, including residency requirements. Often, a J-1 visa student (those sponsored by exchange organizations) will not meet the requirements. When requirements are not met, the student may participate in graduation exercises and be awarded a “Certificate of Attendance” and a transcript indicating courses then and credits earned.

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The high school principal has the right to waive requirements, as appropriate.

10. All documentation of course credit should be placed on the transcript, as well as in the student’s cumulative folder. The principal or authorizing administrator signs the transcript indicating approval of credits.

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GRADE LEVEL EQUIVALENCY ASSIGNMENTS IN MEXICO’S SCHOOLS The 9th grade year in a Mexican school has the following requirements: Spanish (Native Language Instruction) 5 semester hours Mathematics 5 semester hours Mexican History 3 semester hours Study Skills 3 semester hours Physics 5 semester hours Chemistry 3 semester hours Foreign Language 3 semester hours

Elective Subject Chosen at the School

Espanol 5 hrs. semanales Matematicas 5 hrs. semanales Histoira de México 3 hrs. semanales Orientación Educativa 3 hrs. semanales Física 5 hrs. semanales Química 3 hrs. semanales Lengua Extranjera 3 hrs. semanales Asignatura Opcional decidida en cada entidad 3 hrs. Semanales

3 hours weekly Fine Arts 2 semester hours

Expresión y Apreciación Artísticas 2 hrs. semanales

Physical Education 2 semester hours

Educación Física 2 hrs. semanales

Technology 3 semester hours

Educación Tecnológica 3 hrs. Semanales

35 hrs. semanales

GRADING SCALE FOR 7-9 GRADES ESCALA DE CALIFICACIONES PARA SECUNDARIA NOTATION NOTACION 5 6 7 8 9 10

INTERPRETATION INTERPRETACION F. UNSATISFACTORY N.S. NO SUFICIENTE D PASSING S SUFICIENTE C AVERAGE B REGULAR B GOOD B BIEN A VERY GOOD MB MUY BIEN A+ EXCELLENT E EXCELENTE

OBJECTIVES MET LOGRO DEL OBJETIVO OBJECTIVE NOT MET NO ALCANZO EL OBJECTIVO

MET THE OBJECTIVE

ALCANZO EL OBJETIVO

The numeral scale of the grading system in Mexico is numeric and it is in whole numbers from 5 to 10. The numeral “5” is a failing grade for the semester, quarter or final grade equivalent to the U.S. “F” The numerals “6 to 10” are passing grades equivalent to our grading system “A to D” The final grade is given as a decimal. Example: 6.1, 7.3, or 8.4 68

MATHEMATICS GUIDELINES FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS FROM MEXICO The Secondary Mathematics Program Specialist has reviewed textbooks from Mexico that are used in Math 1 and Math 2 taught in Mexican schools. The guidelines for placement of students from Mexico with Math 1 and Math 2 on their transcript are as follows. For students with Math 1 credit in Mexican schools: (This implies that the student has passed Algebra 1 and Geometry 1 in Mexico). •

The content of these textbooks most closely aligns with our integrated 1 textbook by McDougall-Littell and correlates with Integrated 1 (semester 1) and Integrated 2 (semester 2) credit.

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There are assessments for the above two courses and they are translated into the Spanish language and available on the website. The student should be given the Integrated 2 Assessment and if he or she has sufficient knowledge (probably 40 – 50% correct) should be placed into an Integrated 3 class if available or if not—Algebra 2, Geometry 2 or IMP 2. If he or she does not do well on the integrated 2 Assessment, placement into Algebra 1 or IMP 1 would be advisable.

For students with Math 2 credit in Mexican schools: (This implies that the student has passed Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry 1 & 2 in Mexico.) •

The District does not have an Integrated 3 or Integrated 4 Assessment. Therefore, use the Algebra 2 and Geometry 2 Assessment. Algebra 2 and Geometry 2 are available on the web in the Spanish language. If the incoming student passes both the algebra and geometry assessments, that student should be placed into Algebra 3 and 4.

To view all math assessments, please see: http://curriculum.dpsk12.org/cd_curric_docs.htm#Math_syllabi

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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MIGRANT EDUCATION BINATIONAL PROGRAM MEXICO’S SCHEDULE OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSES (Grades 10-12 only). st

1 SEMESTER MATHEMATICS I PHYSICS I CHEMISTRY I INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES I METHODS OF INVESTIGATION I READING AND WRITING

HOURS 5 5 5 3

3rd SEMESTER MATHEMATICS III

HOURS 5

CHEMISTRY III LITERATURE I MODERN & CONTEMPORARY HISTORY FOREIGN LANGUAGE I SOCIAL SECURITY & WORKING LEGISLATION HUMAN RELATION & WORKING EHTICSS

5 3 3

5TH SEMESTER SOCIOECONOMICAL MEXICAN STRUCTURE BIOLOGY II PHILOSOPHY II (ELECTIVE) JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE SPECIFIC TRAINING IN CHOSEN FIELD II

HOURS 4

3 3

3 3 4

10th GRADE 2ND SEMESTER MATHEMATIC II PHYSICS II CHEMISTRY II SOCIAL SCIENCES INTRODUCTION II METHODS OF INVESTIGATION II WRITING AND READING 11TH GRADE 4TH SEMESTER MATHEMATICS IV BIOLOGY I MEXICAN HISTORY LITERATURE II FOREIGN LANGUAGE II

PHILOSOPHY I SOCIOECONOMICAL MEXICAN STRUCTURE SPECIFIC TRAINING IN CHOSEN FIELD I 12th GRADE 6TH SEMESTER ECOLOGY

HOURS 5 5 5 3 3 3 HOURS 3 5 3 3 3

4 4 3

HOURS 3

5 4

WORLD SCIENCES JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE

3 3

3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3

JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE JOB-TRAINING ELECTIVE SPECIFIC TRAINING IN CHOSEN FIELD III

3 3 3 3 3

Content area past the fifth semester: In case of professional selection and/or training for jobs/careers can be: ART - (PAINTING - DRAWING) ACCOUNTING CALCULUS (differential) COMMUNICATIONS LEGAL ASPECTS (LAW)

TECHNICAL/INDUSTRIAL ART FINANCIALMATH (FINANCE) ADMINISTRATION PSYCHOLOGY WORLD LITERATURE

This list may increase depending on the individual offering(s). There are 46 assigned subjects for the high school cycle (10th, 11th & 12th )

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VIETNAMESE SECONDARY EDUCATION TRANSCRIPTS Prior to April 30, 1975, the Republic of (South) Vietnam education system employed both the 10/10 and 20/20 scales for grades ranking in all public and private schools. After the fall of South Vietnam (April 30) the Socialist Republic of Vietnam government education system widely employed the 10 point scale (10/10) to finalize student grades in both elementary and secondary education. Generally speaking, the Vietnamese education system is a highly competitive and educationally renowned for advanced standing in academic programs. The following characteristics and core curriculum are definitely required at both provincial and national levels. Junior High Education Grades 7-9

High School Education Grades 10-12

DEFINITIVE CORE CURRICULUM

DEFINITIVE CORE CURRICULUM

Reading, Syntax, Literature Science/Biometry Mathematics

Literature Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Foreign Language

ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

Ethics Culture Labor (extracurricular activities) Physical Education

Drawing Music Physical Education Labor

History Geography Moral Study (Ethics)

*Contemporary Technology 6th Grade core curriculum required the same content areas as that of 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Middle school concept did not exist in Vietnam. (*consists of construction techniques and home economics) Suggested Solutions for Vietnamese Secondary Education Transcripts A committee consisting of secondary teachers, school administrators, program evaluators, and Vietnamese educators, was established in May 1996 for the purpose of unifying an approach that can help school officials to find a workable solution for Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation purposes. The committee strongly suggested that ONLY US schools grades are to be calculated for GPA which may attribute to the process of obtaining a graduation honor. Foreign GPA or classes are to be recognized for PASS or FAIL grades, thus minimizing inaccuracy and other related challenges. A Vietnamese academic school year should have the equivalent of one full academic school year at a recognized high school in the United States. However, the principal may waive a given requirement if, in his/her judgment, it is determined to be the best educational interest of the student.

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Vietnamese Secondary Education Transcripts Suggested Solutions for Vietnamese Secondary Education Transcripts (cont) This GRADING SCALE IS PROVIDED for your convenience. Vietnamese Grading System 9-10 points 7-8 points 6-7 points 5-6 points 4-5 points under 4 points

US Grading System A B C D F (marginal) F (absolute)

IMPORTANT NOTE Vietnamese Secondary Education is a test-oriented system. Attaining a perfect 10-point score in any academic subject is very rare. Therefore, transcripts of even top honor graduates from Vietnam will not show straight 10s (straight A equivalent).

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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION curriculum.dpsk12.org (Accurate as of 8/13/08) Mathematics and Science Name

Email

Telephone

Responsibilities

Cathy Martin

[email protected]

720-423-3637

Director

Christine Jaramillo

[email protected] 720-423-3423

Secretary

Cheryl Lydon

[email protected]

720-423-3710

Elementary Science Coordinator

Lisa Mahannah

[email protected]

720-423-3752

Elementary Mathematics Coordinator

Kris O'Clair

[email protected]

720-423-3572

Mathematics Intervention Coordinator

Becky Sauer

[email protected]

720-423-3428

Secondary Mathematics Coordinator

Jim Short

[email protected]

720-423-3395

Secondary Science Coordinator

Fax

720-423-3890

Literacy, Social Studies, ELA, and World Languages Name

Email

Telephone

Responsibilities

Susana Cordova

[email protected]

720-423-3581

Executive Director of Language, Literacy, and Cultural Studies

Dora Bruce

[email protected]

720-423-3510

Secretary

John Mosher

[email protected]

720-423-3575

Technical Writer

Karen Simmons

[email protected]

720-423-3359

Office Support

Karin Cecere

[email protected]

720-423-8225

Reading Recovery/ Descubriendo La Lectura Teacher Leader

Wendy Downie

[email protected]

720-423-3829

Elementary Literacy Coordinator

Maureen Kopet

[email protected]

720-423-8165

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader ON LEAVE

Lorenza Lara

[email protected]

720-423-3631

Secondary Literacy Coordinator

Debbie Milner

[email protected]

720-423-3616

Elementary Literacy Coordinator

Gilberto Muñoz

[email protected]

720-423-3632

Secondary Social Studies Coordinator

Diana Noonan

[email protected]

720-423-3295

World Languages Coordinator

Elma Ruiz

[email protected]

720-423-3596

Elementary Social Studies Coordinator

Fax

720-423-3890

Post-Secondary Pathways, Career and Technology Education, Arts, and Physical Education Name

Email

Telephone

Responsibilities

Scott Springer

[email protected]

720-423-6801

Director

CTE Main Number

720-423-6800

Cindy Beardslee

[email protected]

AVID TOSA

Jennifer Crawford

[email protected]

Arts Infusion Specialist

Cathy Hartman

[email protected] 720-423-3376

Physical Education Office Support 73

Christine Sandoval

[email protected] 720-423-6804

CTE Office Support

Crystal Sides

[email protected]

720-423-6805

Post-Secondary Office Executive Secretary

Christa Taylor

[email protected]

720-423-8112

Arts and Physical Education Resource Center Coordinator

Mary Jo Bruskiewicz

[email protected] 720-423-4709

CTE Consultant

Cori Canty

[email protected]

720-423-6808

Lead Counselor

Annetta Gallegos

[email protected]

720-423-6806

CTE/Academic Integration TOSA

Donna Jiron

[email protected]

720-423-6803

CTE Accountant

Eric Larson

[email protected]

720-423-3814

Physical Education Coordinator

Judy Morr

[email protected]

720-423-6802

CTE Manager

Janet Raban

[email protected]

720-423-8050

AVID Coordinator

Maruca Salazar

[email protected]

720-423-3176 and 720-423-6807

Arts Coordinator

Fax

720-423-6811

Fax

720-423-3294

Leadership Development Name

Email

Telephone

Responsibilities

Maureen Sanders

[email protected]

720-423-3764

Director of Leadership Development

Theress Pidick

[email protected]

720-423-3895

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Bill Dodge

[email protected]

720-423-3782

Office Support

Amalia Espinoza

[email protected]

720-423-3443

Office Support

Nazarena Garron Ciberay

[email protected]

720-423-3786

Project Coordinator

Carol Johnson

[email protected]

720-423-3893

Fax

720-423-3890

Fax

720-423-3294

Joel' Bradley-Hess

[email protected]

720-423-3723

Project Coordinator

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