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Infographic: PARCC and Graduation Requirements

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Steven Le

KNOW WHERE WE STAND: Acting Education Commissioner David Hespe just unveiled new state requirements for high school graduation starting with the Class of 2016. They reflect the transition from HSPA to PARCC. We prepared this infographic to let you know: (1) what are the changes, (2) where we stand, and (3) what we will do if re-elected.

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WHAT DOES PARCC MEAN FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS? WHAT HAPPENED? On September 30, Acting NJ Education Commissioner David Hespe unveiled new state requirements for high school graduation reflecting the roll-out of PARCC exams. WHAT ARE THE NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS? Effective immediately with the Class of 2016, high school students have the following options to graduate: Pass at least one PARCC exam 1 in English Language Arts (ELA) and 2 one PARCC exam in Mathematics Pass a Substitute Competency Test, which can be one of the following: Ÿ SAT Critical Reading/Math Ÿ ACT Reading/Math Ÿ ASVAB-AFQT Ÿ Accuplacer - Write Placer & Elementary Algebra Ÿ Grade 9 ELA PARCC or Ÿ Grade 10 ELA PARCC or Ÿ Grade 11 ELA PARCC Meet the criteria of the NJDOE portfolio appeal and Ÿ Algebra I PARCC or Ÿ Geometry PARCC or Ÿ Algebra II PARCC A mechanism still in place since 2010. Districts may submit student portfolios for those who were not able to pass the PARCC and any Substitute Competency Tests. 3 WHERE DO WE STAND? We believe these new state requirements undermine the PARCC examination and will confuse and frustrate educators and parents. • Allowing a high school student to graduate by only passing the lowest grade level PARCC exam is counterintuitive to what the PARCC intends to do. It decreases student accountability. • Some families cannot afford to pay fees for some Substitute Competency Tests like the SAT or ACT. • Federal guidelines may be violated because school districts, parents, and children were not properly notified at least three years ahead of time. WHAT WE WILL DO We support working with administrators to effectively communicate and share resources with parents and guardians to empower them in making an informed and appropriate decision on standardized testing for their children. Strong, stable leadership you can depend on. 2 On November 4th, vote for the 5 Township of Union 7 Board of Education: NUFRIO LE PERKINS WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/UNIONBOETEAM Paid for by Perkins, Nufrio and Le for Union BOE, 28 Lark Pl., Old Bridge N.J. Justin Shoham, Treas.

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Infographic: PARCC and Graduation Requirements

  • 1. WHAT DOES PARCC MEAN FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS? WHAT HAPPENED? On September 30, Acting NJ Education Commissioner David Hespe unveiled new state requirements for high school graduation reflecting the roll-out of PARCC exams. WHAT ARE THE NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS? Effective immediately with the Class of 2016, high school students have the following options to graduate: Pass at least one PARCC exam 1 in English Language Arts (ELA) and 2 one PARCC exam in Mathematics Pass a Substitute Competency Test, which can be one of the following: Ÿ SAT Critical Reading/Math Ÿ ACT Reading/Math Ÿ ASVAB-AFQT Ÿ Accuplacer - Write Placer & Elementary Algebra Ÿ Grade 9 ELA PARCC or Ÿ Grade 10 ELA PARCC or Ÿ Grade 11 ELA PARCC Meet the criteria of the NJDOE portfolio appeal and Ÿ Algebra I PARCC or Ÿ Geometry PARCC or Ÿ Algebra II PARCC A mechanism still in place since 2010. Districts may submit student portfolios for those who were not able to pass the PARCC and any Substitute Competency Tests. 3 WHERE DO WE STAND? We believe these new state requirements undermine the PARCC examination and will confuse and frustrate educators and parents. • Allowing a high school student to graduate by only passing the lowest grade level PARCC exam is counterintuitive to what the PARCC intends to do. It decreases student accountability. • Some families cannot afford to pay fees for some Substitute Competency Tests like the SAT or ACT. • Federal guidelines may be violated because school districts, parents, and children were not properly notified at least three years ahead of time. WHAT WE WILL DO We support working with administrators to effectively communicate and share resources with parents and guardians to empower them in making an informed and appropriate decision on standardized testing for their children. Strong, stable leadership you can depend on. 2 On November 4th, vote for the 5 Township of Union 7 Board of Education: NUFRIO LE PERKINS WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/UNIONBOETEAM Paid for by Perkins, Nufrio and Le for Union BOE, 28 Lark Pl., Old Bridge N.J. Justin Shoham, Treas.