Curriculum

Proficiency Based Testing                                                                                    

Credit by examination for secondary-level courses that are used to meet high school graduation requirements and are tested under the Oklahoma School Testing Program at 70 O.S. § 1210.508 shall require a score of at least "Proficient" or above in the criterion-referenced test that corresponds to the required course.

In grades nine through twelve, students may demonstrate proficiency in core area subjects; mathematics, science, social studies, English, world languages, and computer education.  Proficiency based testing will be scheduled at least twice a year, at times that allow for appropriate decisions to be made regarding the placement of students who choose to take the tests.  Application for testing must be made at least 30 days prior to the testing date.  The procedure is as follows:

Step One

A student, parent or guardian may request testing. Applications may be obtained from the student’s school counselor, and must be signed by both the principal and counselor, as well as the parent or guardian if the student is a minor.  A copy of the student’s transcript must be included with the application. Upon receiving the request for testing, the principal of the school shall inform the student’s parents or guardian of the educational options available to the student.  The student’s social, emotional, physical, and mental maturity shall be considered in making a recommendation regarding the student’s readiness for testing and possible advancement. 

Step Two

At the next scheduled testing time, students in grades one through eight will be required to take an objective test covering learner outcomes for that grade.

Students in grades nine through twelve will be required to take an objective test in the specific course(s) they have requested.  Students who score at least 90% on the objective test will qualify to proceed to step three.

Step Three

Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency on task that involve a performance or demonstration that is appropriate to the grade/course being tested.  Students who score at least 90% on the performance/demonstration test will be advanced to the next grade/level of study.

Students must complete all of the proficiency-based testing steps prior to the beginning of the grade/course.  Notation to be placed on the student’s permanent records/transcripts shall be Credit by Exam.

For more information, contact John Davidson

Phone Number:  405-735-4253

Email:  johndavidson@mooreschools.com

Curriculum Track

In accordance with state law, ALL students entering the 9^th grade will be enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum.

Prior to entering the 9^th grade, students will have the option to “opt out” of the college preparatory curriculum with the parent/guardian’s approval.

In order to receive a high school diploma from Moore Public Schools, the student must successfully complete the following required courses plus eight- and one-half units (seventeen semesters) of electives. School districts are required to report the student’s performance level of the ACT on the student’s high school transcript.

MPS General Graduation Policy                                               

Board Policy #7090 (rv. 9/14/2020)

Graduation Criteria                                 

1. Forty-six semesters.
2. A student must have a counselor approved graduation plan to be classified as a senior and to participate in graduation exercises.
3. Students must participate in all state testing (see also Graduation Requirements).
4. At least 2 units of the last 3 units of course work shall be completed in attendance in the accredited high school from which the individual expects to receive his/her diploma.
5. All students must enroll in 6 classes per semester or be concurrently enrolled in college courses under the criteria set by the Oklahoma State Regents. (Concurrently enrolled students can only have one travel hour.)
6. Credit is given for successful completion of each semester class work.
7. Students who need more than 3 semesters of course work for graduation shall not be permitted to participate in graduation exercises.

Certificate of Distinction                                                         

Students who meet the specified requirements will be recognized as graduates of distinction.  Advanced Placement classes in the subject areas may be substituted on a course-by-course basis to satisfy the academic units required for a certificate of distinction.

 *Must have a minimum of 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

*Achieve a satisfactory (or advanced) score, or its equivalent, on all exams required through the Oklahoma School Testing Program (not to include tests designed to be predictive of college success, i.e. Pre-ACT, PSAT, etc.).

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

1. The valedictorian will be the top ranked student based on the grade point average of any high school course work taken prior to 9^th grade, seven semesters of 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades, and the first semester of the 12^th grade. 
2. The salutatorian will be the 2^nd ranked student.  All students with a 4.00 grade point average and above based on these seven semesters will be designated as honor gradates.  Concurrent college course work will calculate into a student’s GPA using a 4.5 scale for the purpose of determining these distinctions.

NCAA                                                                                          

Any student that is going to participate in college athletic program under the guidance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is responsible to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/loginAction?loginActionSubmit=logoutDistrict)and complete all high school coursework needed to satisfy the NCAA’s requirements.  All questions should be directed to the head coach of the related sport and/or the site athletic director.

Competitive Activities                                                              

In order to participate in competitive activities, a student must have passed five classes the previous semester and be currently (within the semester) passing all classes.  Specific implementation of this policy will follow the regulations established by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association.

 Education Options

1. Educational Options such as concurrent enrollment, district approved courses for Internet Based Instruction, and night school are considered appropriate methods for developing mastery.
2. Students demonstrating competency in district designated curriculum areas shall receive credit for the appropriate course(s).  Competency in the curriculum areas designated for proficiency testing shall be demonstrated when a student completes an assessment or evaluation appropriate to curriculum area with at least 90 percent accuracy.  Examples of assessments may include portfolio, criterion reference test, thesis, project, product, or performance.  Proficiency in all laboratory science courses requires that students perform relevant laboratory techniques.

Concurrent Enrollment                                                       

A junior or senior may, if he/she meets the requirements of the Oklahoma Regents, be admitted provisionally to a college or university in Oklahoma as a special student, provided he/she will complete graduation requirements by the end of the senior year.  This allows students to be concurrently enrolled in high school and college classes.  The State of Oklahoma will now pay tuition for seniors to take up to 18 hours of college credit during their senior year including the summer before their senior year.  Juniors meeting requirements may be allowed to enroll concurrently.  Interested students should contact their counselor for admission criteria and forms.

Oklahoma’s Promise                                                           

 The Benefits

Once you have completed the program’s requirements, Oklahoma’s Promise (OK Promise) will help you pay your tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year college or four-year university.  It will also cover a portion of tuition at an accredited private college or university or for courses offered at a public technology center that qualify for credit from a public two-year college.  (The Oklahoma’s Promise – OK Promise scholarship amount does not include items such as other required fees, books, supplies, or room and board.)

Who May Apply?

To enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise – OK Promise you must:

• Be an Oklahoma resident
• Apply during your 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th grade year
• Be the child of parents who earn $60,000 or less per year at the time of application

Parents Will Need to Help

Parents must supply proof of income, sign the agreement, and promise to help you successfully reach the goals of the program.

Requirements

• Graduate from an Oklahoma high school
• Take the 17 units of high school courses below and achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA in those courses
• Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for all courses in grades 9-12
• Attend school regularly
• Do your homework
• Stay away from drugs and alcohol
• Don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts
• Meet with a school official to go over your schoolwork and records on a regular basis
• Provide information when requested
• Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school
• Take part in Oklahoma’s Promise – OK Promise activities that will prepare you for college

Required Courses

• 4 English units (grammar, composition, literature)
• 3 Lab Science units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any lab science certified by the school district.  General Science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement.)
• 3 Mathematics units (from Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, or AP Statistics)
• 3 History and Citizenship Skills (including 1 unit of American History and 2 additional units from the subjects History, Economics, Civics, Geography, Government, or Non-Western Culture)
• 2 Foreign or Non-English Languages (two years of the same language) or 2 Computer Technology (Two units in programming, hardware, and business computer applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics qualify.  Keyboarding or typing classes do NOT qualify.  1 foreign language and 1 computer course will NOT meet this requirement.)
• 1 additional course of any of the subjects listed above
• 1 Fine Arts (Music, Art, Drama) or Speech
• 17 Total units

Ways to Apply

• Apply online at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
• E-mail: okpromise@osrhe.edu
• Call the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education at 1-800-858-1840 or 225-9152 in OKC

Other Conditions

• You must also meet normal admission standards for first-time entering students at the college or university to which you apply
• You have three years from the time you graduate high school to start taking college courses
• You may receive funds for no more than five consecutive years after enrolling in college
• Awards cannot be used for courses taken after you complete your bachelor’s degree

You must maintain good grades in college to keep receiving awards

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater