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MYP Assessment Policy Changes
Changes are required for two reasons:
•Amend policy to ensure consistency and
publish in Parent/Student Handbook . (Policy No.
6.01 & 6.03)
•Align MYP assessment requirements, changes
in MYP Next Chapter and Texas reporting
requirements. (MYP Grade and Percentage Calculations)
MYP Assessment Policy Changes
Process for Implementing Changes
1.Amendments in March BOT Meeting*
2.Re-training for teachers
3.Information to students and parents
4.Implementation for SY 2014-15
* Policy Team: Clint Calzini, Ben Nibarger, Christian McCarthy, Kirsty Wilkinson,
Amanda DeGan, and Janet Bubert.
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MYP Assessment Policy Changes
The Implementation success will require:
•In house re-training for teachers
•Communication about changes to parents
and students
•New software management for MYP
assessments and report cards ($8000)
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MYP Assessment Policy Changes
The assessment policy will provide:
•Objective / mathematical conversion of
MYP Grade to Texas Percentage
•New online grade access for parents
•New report card with MYP Grade and
Texas Percentage each semester
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