NSU University School Student/Parent Handbook 2016-2017

Page 30 Students are recommended for a performance level as a result of several factors including past performance, test scores, work ethic, and teacher recommendation. Notes : Students who are in need of special accommodations must contact the guidance counselor for specific details. Extended testing time requires current documentation to be on file with the school. Contact the guidance counselor for specific details. NSU University School complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Each qualified individual who meets the academic and technical standards required to enroll in and participate in NSU University School’s programs shall be provided with equal access to educational programs in the most integrated setting appropriate to that persons’ needs through reasonable accommodation. Requests for accommodations will be considered on an individual basis. Requests for accommodations must be supported by appropriate written documentation of recent medical, psychological, or educational assessment data administered by a qualified professional. Regular Modified (RM) Level courses Regular Level Courses Honors Level Courses AP (Advanced Placement)/ Honors Plus Level Courses Quality of Work Overall work products meet age/grade level expectations with differentiated instruction. Overall work products meet age/ grade-level expectations. Overall work products exceed age/grade-level expectations. Overall work products exceed age/grade-level expectations. AP level meets college standards for the specific course. Rate of Knowledge Acquisition Needs additional instruction in small group and small class sizes. Requires specialized instructional techniques or additional support services such as learning resources. Approximately 80% of classroom instruction is introduction and acquisition of content knowledge, 20% is application/extension. Generally, needs additional instruction and usually responds well to typical instructional delivery models. Rate of acquisition and need for practice requires typical age/grade-appropriate time frames. Approximately 70 percent of classroom instruction is introduction and acquisition of content knowledge; 30 percent is application/extension. Rate of acquisition is rapid and needs limited continued practice. Independent practice and ability to make connections and think at analytical levels after minimal discussion. Approximately 30 percent of classroom instruction is introduction and acquisition of content knowledge; 70 percent is application/extension. Rate of acquisition is rapid; independent practice, conceptualizing, and making connections is comfortable and accomplished with limited modeling. Approximately 20 percent of classroom instruction is introduction, acquisition of content knowledge, and review of independently accessed information; 80 percent is application/extension. Independent Learning Ability May need re-teaching and practice after classroom instruction specially designed to provide content understanding based on 80/20 previously described. Student needs to access extra help frequently and often receives extended services through a resource classroom or outside tutoring services. Classroom instruction is designed to provide content understanding based on 70/30 previously described. Student accesses extra help when needed and is able to complete outside assignments with little assistance from others, after being provided with guided study and extra resources. Classroom instruction is designed to provide content understanding and application of content. Student occasionally accesses extra help, is able to complete outside assignments without assistance from others, and cognitively process the ideas and content at high analytical levels. Classroom instruction is designed predominantly to provide application opportunities. Student is able to independently access and master assigned materials and cognitively process the ideas and content at high analytical levels, and is prepared to engage in meaningful discussion/ application of the information.