In December, Awtrey’s 8th grade students completed the first step of their Individual Graduation Plans (IGP). This step was the beginning of a process that will continue until they graduate from high school. Parent copies will be coming home with report cards. A sample is below.
Highlights include:
- Results from the Career Cluster and learning style activities students completed during their Career Cruising lessons.
- A graph of the core classes required to graduate. (The actual level of classes will be determined later in the year--on level, advanced, remedial.)
- The list of high school credits students earned in middle school.
- The students’ initial concentration and interests (Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, and/or Career Pathways).
- The number of free electives left after the concentration selections.
- A check box indicating students’ understanding of the Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment opportunities, enabling them to earn college credit while still in high school.
Important Points for Parents
- The document you will receive is only a rough draft in this planning process.
- IGPs will be revised countless times between now and graduation. Everything on the page is subject to change.
- The purpose of developing this draft of the IGP in 8th grade is to introduce the students to graduation requirements and available course studies. It is also a tool to help students think about their interests prior to selecting high school electives in early February.
- Course specifics will be added to the IGP early in freshman year once students receive finalized schedules. IGPs can be changed again at that time.
- Relax and enjoy an exciting time in the life of your students.
