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is the time of the year when students and parents are
eager to learn what students will be asked to accomplish
during the upcoming school year. Parents want to know
what help is available to them to plan for the future
of their children’s education. In addition to assistance
from school guidance counselors and teachers, there are
four tools parents should know about: Parents Guides,
The Six Year Plan, “My Road”, and new graduation
requirements.
Parents
Guides to Instruction for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade
6 are online and in book form at schools. These Guides
outline DoDEA’s expectations for students in the
four major curriculum areas for each grade level. They
provide examples of what students are learning in the
classroom, and what they should know and be able to accomplish
at each particular grade level. In addition, they provide
suggestions on how parents can help at home.
DoDEA's
Six-Year Education/Career Plan assists parents and
students in focusing student classes and experiences in
order to meet college and career goals. The plan begins
in Grade 7 and continues through Grade 12. This tool tracks
the student's school and educational experiences and creates
a meaningful record for advanced studies, work applications,
military service, or other post-secondary endeavors.
“My
Road” (external site)
is a free online site developed by the College Board,
the organization that administers the Standard Aptitude
Tests (SAT) and Advanced Placement classes. “My
Road” enables students, with the participation of
their parents and educators, to develop online interest
inventories, and view career paths and job clusters of
value to them. Students chart the steps necessary to turn
their interests into actual academic programs and career
aspirations. “My Road” is appropriate for
students beginning at the Grade 8 level.
Seniors will
need 26 credits to graduate this year. The old standard
was 24 credits. The 26-credit implementation was gradual
and started with 9th grade classes in 2004. Returning
DoDDS students know of the requirement, but new students
and parents may be surprised. Earning the needed credits
should not be a problem. A student can take up to seven
credits a year. If a student passes every class, he or
she should have a minimum of 28 credits. Nonetheless,
counselors will work with students and schedule the classes
needed.
At home and
at school, we are a team. We look forward to another exciting
year.
Thank
you.
DIANA
J. OHMAN
Director, DoDDS-Europe
DoDDS
Europe
DSN 338-7612/7614
CIV (49) 0611-380-7612
FAX: DSN 338-7565/0611-380-7565
Director.DoDDS.Europe@eu.dodea.edu
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