LEVEL IV HIGHLIGHTS

Level IV at South Shore Charter Public School includes 7th Grade and 8th Grade.

At this Level, students are preparing to make the transition into our High School curriculum, focusing on proficiency in their core subjects as well as showing mastery of certain areas in their EOM's.

Level IV Exit Standards are the expectations we have of every child as that child approaches the transition to High School. These standards will adapt to the needs and demands of education plans including IEPs and 504s. Read below to view our exit standards for Level IV students.

Level IV Exit Standards

By the completion of Level IV, each student must meet these minimum standards to be promoted to High School. For students with an IEP or 504, the IEP or 504 may contain details on any modification of Exit Standards if determined to be appropriate. All students must submit evidence that he/she has met all the Exit Standards to the Principal. Any student may request a waiver of no more than one exit requirement by written appeal to the Principal.

Internal and External Performance Evaluations
Community Service

Internal and External Performance Evaluations

1. Achieve an annual average passing grade (60 or better) in the following curriculum courses: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, History, Science and Spanish. (Evidence of meeting this standard is documented in Progress Reports.) Students must attend 90% of their scheduled classes. Students with over 18 absences from a year-long course will not receive credit in the course unless a long-term absence is documented and the absences are excused by the Principal.

2. Prove reading fluency and comprehension and math competency by performing at a grade equivalent level.

3. Receive an average passing grade (60 or better) in Project. (Evidence of meeting this standard is documented in Progress Reports.)

4. Portfolio: Present a portfolio to a panel of judges, which must include at least one faculty member and the Assistant Principal. (Scoring rubrics must be attached to all student portfolio pieces. A minimum score of 80% must be attained for each piece and for the final presentation.) The Eighth Grade Portfolio must include edited and revised pieces. At least one piece must reflect SSCPS research standards. Pieces must represent the following areas:

English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History
Spanish
Reflective Project Essay
Research paper
Resume
Art piece
Choice piece (optional)

5. Complete two Exhibitions of Mastery. Each must include a paper and a presentation with a grade of 80% or higher for every year in Level IV. (Evidence of meeting this standard is documented in Progress Reports and on Exhibition of Mastery scoring rubrics.)

6. Acquire Level IV Technology and Research Competencies.

Community Service

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PROJECTS IN LEVEL IV

Many Projects in Level IV are very involved with the school community itself, allowing students to run the Snack Shack, create and publish the school yearbook, and more. Students are also able to explore more areas in music and art, choosing concert instruments to learn and different art mediums to practice.

Music Project

Students explore different concert band instruments, choosing one to practice and perform.

Art Project

Students are able to learn a variety of drawing and painting techniques, exploring different aspects of art media and creating art displays, murals and more based on different books and subjects studied in class.

Snack Shack

Students learn customer service, managerial and financial skills through the management of the school's Snack Shack, buying inventory, selling goods, delegating tasks, handling finances, and more.