Sample Case Management Plan for Twelfth Graders Who Do Not Earn a
Passing Score on the FCAT
For students who did not earn a passing score, it is important that assistance from their schools
and the community is immediately available. This assistance must be customized to meet the
specific needs of the individual student, as each student will have unique concerns and differing
options for continuing his/her education. A case management team, consisting of at least the
student, parent(s), and the guidance counselor (or other school staff member), should consider all
of the information about the student to determine a proper course of action. The following is the
recommended plan of action, addressing the options available to these 12
th
graders.
1. A guidance counselor (or other member of the school staff) meets with the student and
parent to
:
Explain the implications of not earning a passing score on the FCAT:
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For high school seniors with disabilities, refer to the May 2, 2003 memo, “Legislative
Changes in High School Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities That Impact
This Year’s Seniors” (available online at http://info.fldoe.org/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-
1104/LegislativeChangesSupt.pdf).
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For all other high school seniors, refer to Section 1008.22(3)(c)5 Florida Statutes (Florida
Statute 1008.22), which says that a student must achieve a passing score on the tenth grade
FCAT to qualify for a regular high school diploma, as designated by the State Board of
Education.
Review the student’s FCAT scores referring to the Individual Student FCAT Report:
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Students who were administered the grade 10 FCAT for the first time during the 2001
administrations must earn a passing developmental score of 1856 (passing score of 287) or
higher in reading and 1868 (295) or higher in mathematics.
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Students who were administered the grade 10 FCAT for the first time during the 2002
administrations must earn a developmental score of 1926 (passing score of 300) or above for
reading and 1889 (300) or above for mathematics.
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The team should answer the question, “how many points is the student below the required
score for passing reading and/or mathematics?”
Review the student’s current overall school performance including:
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obtaining the required 24 course credits to graduate, refer to “High School Graduation
Requirements at
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http://www.fldoe.org/cc/Chancellor/Newsletters/clips/articulationchart-synthesis1.asp,
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obtaining the required cumulative 2.0 or better grade point average (GPA) to graduate, and
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obtaining any additional locally determined requirements.
If there is a strong likelihood that the student will not graduate at the end of this school year due
to lack of one or more of the requirements listed above, in addition to not earning one or both of
the required FCAT passing scores, the following options are to be discussed for consideration.
2. The case management team works together to determine if the
GED
(General
Educational Development)
Exit Option Model
is reasonable and viable as an alternative
route to graduation.
•
This option is provided to students who are at risk of not graduating with their peer group,
who do not have the required credit hours or GPA, or who have not passed the FCAT.
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The GED Exit Option Model requires that the student enroll in courses leading to a standard
diploma and participate in a GED pre-test.
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If the student is enrolled in this program, and he/she takes and passes the GED prior to the
end of the school year, then he/she can graduate with a State of Florida Diploma and
participate in all graduation activities.
3. Continuation of high school education through attendance in a summer school
program, or a semester or full year in 2003-2004.
The case management team works together to determine:
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The remainder of the required course work necessary to obtain the required credits or GPA
for graduation, and one of the following:
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if providing the student with remediation activities in summer school is a reasonable
and viable option for success towards obtaining a standard diploma (e.g., accelerated
credit or competency-based instruction for credit deficiency, grade forgiveness for a
grade point average of less than 2.0, and skills remediation to earn passing scores on
the FCAT),
OR
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if providing the student with an additional semester or full year of high school
education in 2003-2004 is more viable for success towards obtaining a standard
diploma (this includes intense remediation opportunities in the deficient areas as
identified by the Individual Student FCAT Report).
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The next reading and mathematics FCAT administration for students retaking the tests is
June 23-27, 2003.
Upon agreement by the case management team to one of these options, a continued education
plan and timeline of activities is determined with regularly scheduled follow-up meetings to
monitor progress. The student’s specific areas of reading and/or mathematics deficiencies are
diagnosed using all available information including the FCAT reports, class reports, teacher
observations, and other diagnostic instruments. Remediation classes and additional activities,
such as tutoring, that address these deficiencies are included in the continued education plan. If
the summer school option was chosen and the student is not successful in fulfilling the
requirements of graduation the case management team will meet again to determine the next
option for success.
4. If there is a strong likelihood that all high school graduation requirements other than
obtaining a passing score on the FCAT will be met, options for graduation status, post
graduation plans, and the opportunities provided by each should be discussed.
A guidance
counselor (or other member of the school staff), an adult education representative, and a
community college representative meet with the student and parent(s) to discuss the options of
and requirements to:
Obtain a Certificate of Completion followed by continued education
. The Department of
Education has developed an assistance initiative, called
12
th
Grade Options
,
specifically to
provide information to the 12th grade students who did not pass the FCAT and who will receive
a Certificate of Completion.
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Students who fall into this category will receive a personal letter delivered to their home
address from Commissioner Horne.
The letter is scheduled to be mailed from the DOE on
May 9
th
.
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The letter will direct students to the web site, which will be launched on May 9, 2003:
www.12thgradeoptions.org, a hotline for questions: 1-800-315-0833, and a designated e-mail
address for online questions and answers.
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The letter will provide students a pin number that is assigned to them. Students may use this
number to access online FCAT remediation, a GED pretest and GED prep instruction.
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The website will direct students to the adult education providers in their area who can assist
them in accessing the educational program that best meets their needs.
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The local adult education providers at the Community College and School Districts will be
sent the list of students in their area that will be receiving the Commissioner’s letter.
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When the students present themselves at the local adult education program they will be given
immediate attention and preferential treatment.
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The Office of Workforce Education will follow these students and work closely with local
adult education providers to ensure these students are provided every service available to
them.
Obtain a GED
, The GED Tests provide adults with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma
that will enable them to obtain jobs or advancement, enroll in higher education or technical
training, or fulfill a lifelong goal. Adults who successfully pass the GED Tests in Florida are
awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma. For information regarding the GED, call the
toll free number 1-877-352-4331, or go to http://www.aceofflorida.org/ged/.
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Once the GED is obtained, continued education programs are available at local community
colleges, technical centers, and adult education programs.
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Programs offered by community colleges include summer programs focusing on addressing
academic deficiencies prior to entry to college. They are designed to give students a jump-
start and to ensure that they are adequately prepared for college level work.
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To obtain information about adult education programs in your area go to
http://www.aceofflorida.org/pdfs/localdir.pdf, where Florida’s County Directors and contact
numbers are listed, or contact the Florida Department of Education’s Workforce Education
office at 1-800-315-0833.
5. After the case management team decides which option best suits the student, the
guidance counselor (or other school staff) will track the success of the student, and
communicate with the parent and student concerning progress.