Do-Now Text:Keystone Exams
Beginning in 2017, students will need to pass Keystone Exams, which are state assessment tests, in algebra I, biology and literature in order to graduate. In 2019, the Keystone Exam requirement will include an exam in composition and in 2020, a civics and government exam will be added as a graduation requirement. The exams will be scored on a scale of 1-4, and students must earn a 3 to pass. Those who fail will have the opportunity to retake an exam twice. Those who fail the second retake will be able to seek alternative options, such as taking AP exams or completing a project that meets the approval of district officials. Some students with disabilities are exempt from taking keystone examinations. Culminating or Senior Project Since 2001, all Pennsylvania students have been required to complete a culminating or senior project by the end of their final year. Students have typically started working on this major research project during their sophomore year and usually collaborate with a mentor from the project's initial development to its completion. The project has served as an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and interests, and demonstrate their abilities go beyond what is taught in a conventional high school curriculum. However, beginning in 2017, with the start of the Keystone Exam requirements, state law will no longer require a senior project in order for students to earn a Pennsylvania high school diploma. |
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Classwork:
Late Assignments:
Classroom lectures are often presented on EdPuzzle. Late EdPuzzle assignments can be made up during the Extra Help / Assignment Makeup sessions in room 252 from 2:34-2:49 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. If you cannot attend one of the makeup sessions, see Mr. Flamm for a Missing EdPuzzle Assignment Form, or download and print your own form, HERE. Fill out this form and return it to Mr. Flamm for evaluation.
You may also easily complete the Podcast Questions of the Week during the above times. Homework is worth 10% of your final grade, so if you do not do any homework, it is equivalent to dropping your final grade down by one entire letter grade (10% deduction).
Assignments are due at 11:59 pm on due date. Unexcused lateness of assignments will be penalized at 10 percent per day late (for example, an assignment that is two days late will have a maximum grade of 80, or B-). After 9 days the assignment is worth zero points. Learners are welcome to submit assignments more than 9 days late as Merit Assignments, but not for class credit.
icflamm@philasd.org
You may also easily complete the Podcast Questions of the Week during the above times. Homework is worth 10% of your final grade, so if you do not do any homework, it is equivalent to dropping your final grade down by one entire letter grade (10% deduction).
Assignments are due at 11:59 pm on due date. Unexcused lateness of assignments will be penalized at 10 percent per day late (for example, an assignment that is two days late will have a maximum grade of 80, or B-). After 9 days the assignment is worth zero points. Learners are welcome to submit assignments more than 9 days late as Merit Assignments, but not for class credit.
icflamm@philasd.org