| Section: | 6000 Instruction | | Policy Name: | Graduation Requirements | | Policy Number: | 6146 | | Date Approved: | 10/10/1989 | | Last Revised: | 2/13/2017 |
Graduation Requirements
Graduation from our public school implies (1) that students have satisfactorily completed the prescribed courses of study for the several grade levels in accordance with their respective abilities to achieve, (2) that they have satisfactorily passed any examinations and satisfactorily demonstrated the district's performance standards, assessed in part by the statewide mastery examinations, established by the faculty and approved by the Board of Education, and (3) that they have fulfilled the legally mandated number and distribution of credits. Graduation shall not be held until 180 days and 900 hours of actual school work are completed.
The Board of Education, in establishing a graduation date, may establish for any school year a firm graduation date for students in grade twelve which is no earlier than the one-hundred-eighty-fifth day in the Board's adopted school calendar. After April first in any school year the Board may establish a firm graduation date for the school year which, at the time of such establishment provides for at least 180 days of school.
The Principal shall submit to the Board of Education through the Superintendent his/her detailed requirements and standards to agree with the goals of our schools as adopted by the Board of Education. It is expected that the faculty will apply measures of achievement to provide evidence that each student has progressed far enough toward school goals to warrant graduation according to the terms of paragraph #1 above.
The Board of Education, in recognition of its responsibility for the education of all youths in the school system, including those who do not successfully complete the assessment criteria listed above, and those who drop out of school, shall make available to all the school district's youths a course of study or alternative programs for meeting standards that will enable them to acquire a high school or vocational school diploma.
The Board of Education shall award a high school diploma to any World War II veteran or veteran of the Korean Hostilities or Vietnam Era veteran requesting such diploma who left high school for military service as defined in the statutes.
The Board of Education shall award a high school diploma to any person who (1) withdrew from high school prior to graduation to work in a job that assisted the war effort during World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946, inclusive, (2) did not receive a diploma as a consequence of such work, and (3) has been a resident of the state for at least fifty (50) consecutive years.
The Board of Education may grant students high school credit for successful completion of coursework earned from an accredited institution of higher learning taken either during the school year or summer months.
Commencing with the graduating class of 2022 (beginning with the incoming class of 2018-2019, in order to graduate and be granted a diploma students must satisfactorily complete (1) a minimum of twenty-five credits, including not fewer than:
State Required Credits:
9 Credits in Humanities Including:
4- Credits of English (including composition)
3- Credits in Social Studies, including at least one credit in American History and at least one-half credit in Civics and American Government
1- Credit in Fine Arts
1- Credit in a Humanities elective
8 Credits in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, including not fewer than:
4- Credits in Mathematics, including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II or Probability and Statistics
3- Credits in Science, including at least one credit in Life Science and at least one credit in Physical Science
1- Credit in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics elective
3.5 Credits in Career and Life Skills, including not fewer than:
1- Credit in Physical Education
.5- Credit in Health and Safety Education
2- Credits in Career and Life Skills electives, such as Career and Technical Education, English as a Second Language, Community Service, Personal Finance, Public Speaking and Nutrition and Physical Activity
2- Credits in World Languages
1- Credit Senior Demonstration Project or its equivalent, as approved by the State Board of Education
Class of 2022 end of the school year examinations for the following courses: (A) Algebra I, (B) Geometry, (C) Biology, (D) American History, and (E) Grade 10 English
A student shall be excused from the physical education requirement upon presentation of a certificate from a physician or advanced practice registered nurse indicating that participation in physical education is medically contraindicated because of the student's physical condition. The credit for physical education may be fulfilled by an elective.
In addition, also beginning with the graduating class of 2021, the Board of Education will provide adequate student support and remedial services for students beginning in grade seven (2015-2016 school year). Such student support and remedial services shall provide alternate means for a student to complete any of the high school graduation requirements, previously listed, or end of the school year examinations, if such student is unable to satisfactorily complete any of the required courses or exams. Such student support and remedial services shall include, but not be limited to, (1) allowing students to retake courses in summer school or through an online course; (2) allowing students to enroll in a class offered at a constituent unit of the state system of higher education, allowing students who received a failing score, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, on an end of the school year exam to take an alternate form of the exam; and (4) allowing those students whose individualized education plans state that such students are eligible for an alternate assessment to demonstrate competency on any of the five core courses through success on such alternate assessment.
The Board of Education shall grant a student credit towards meeting high school graduation requirements for (1) completing a world-language course provided by a non-profit organization and (2) passing a subject area proficiency test identified and approved by the Commissioner of Education. Up to four credits for a private non-profit world language course shall be granted if the student achieves a passing grade on a test prescribed by the Commissioner of Education.
The fulfillment of the mandated two credit foreign language requirement, beginning with the class of 2022, can include the successful completion of a world language course in grades six seven or eight, or an online course successfully completed, or the successful completion of a course offered privately through a nonprofit provider, provided such student achieves a passing grade on an examination prescribed by the Commissioner and such credits do not exceed four.
All credits earned toward meeting any of the graduation requirements through the successful completion of online courses must fulfill the requirements established in policy #6172.6, "Virtual/Online Courses."
The Board shall create a student success plan for each enrolled student, beginning in grade six. Such plan shall include a student's career and academic choices in grades six to twelve, inclusive.
Per statute (C.G.S. 221a(f)) the determination of eligible credits is at the discretion of the Board of Education, provided the primary focus of the curriculum of eligible credits corresponds directly to the subject matter of the specified course requirements. The Board may permit a student to graduate during a period of expulsion if the Board determines the student has satisfactorily completed the necessary credits. The graduation requirements shall apply to any student requiring special education except when the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) determines the requirement not to be appropriate.
A credit shall consist of not less than the equivalent of a forty-minute class period for each school day of a school year except for a credit or part of a credit toward high school graduation earned (1) at an institution accredited by the Board of Regents for Higher Education or State Board of Education or regionally accredited, (2) through online coursework or (3) through a demonstration of mastery based on competency and performance standards, in accordance with guidelines adopted by the State Board of Education.
Only courses taken in grades nine through twelve, inclusive, shall satisfy the graduation requirements except that the Board may grant a student credit toward meeting a specified course requirement upon successful completion in grade seven or eight of a course that corresponds directly to the subject matter of a specified course requirement in grades nine through twelve.
Plainville High School Graduation Requirements
(Aligned to State Requirements, Modified for Plainville's Context)
| Department | Class of 2018 & 2019 | Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | | English | 4 | 4 | 4 | | Math | 3 | 3 | 4 | | Social Studies | 3 | 3 | 3 | | Science | 3 | 3 | 3 | | World Language | 0 | 0 | 2 | | Physical Education | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | | Health | .5 | .5 | .5 | | Personal Finance/Literacy | 0 | 0 | .5 | | Freshman Academy | .08 | .08 | .25 | | Electives | 8.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | | Capstone | 0 | 1 | 1 | | Totals | 23.58 | 24.58 | 26.25* |
*While the state requires a minimum of 25 credits; Plainville High School's graduation policy reflects a combination of course requirements representative of our district vision and goals to prepare graduates with the essential skills and competencies required to be college and career ready.
PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
LITERACY – Students will evidence proficiency and fluency in reading and writing through the following: Pass the state mandated end of course English 10 Exam (Class of 2022).
AND
Achieve at or above the state proficiency score on both the Critical Reasoning AND Writing SAT
OR
Achieve at or above the state proficiency score (SAT equivalent) on both the Critical Reasoning AND Writing PSAT
OR
Standards as determined by the P.P.T. for special education students
OR
Participate in a skills based program and/or alternative assessment in the senior year and obtain a passing score in a departmental Reading and/or writing experience
MATHEMATICS – Students will evidence knowledge, skills and appreciations needed for understanding and utilizing mathematical ideas, techniques and application by passing the end of course exam in Algebra I and Geometry in ONE of the following:
Score proficient or higher on current state mandated assessment (Class of 2022)
AND
Achieve at or above the state proficiency score on the math SAT
OR
Achieve at or above the state proficiency score (SAT equivalent) on the math PSAT
OR
Standards as determined by the P.P.T. for special education students
OR
Participate in a skills based program and/or alternative assessment in the junior or senior year and obtain a passing score on a departmental mathematics assessment task
SCIENCE – Students will apply the scientific process to solve problems as evidenced by successfully passing the required science courses during high school (and passing the State Approved End of Course Exam in Biology beginning with the Class of 2022).
AND
Achieve at or above the state proficiency score on the state mandated assessment (CAPT or NGSS Aligned Assessment when it is implemented)
OR
Standards as determined by the P.P.T. for special education students
OR
Obtain a score of 70% on the CAPT or NGSS-Aligned Science Performance Task in the junior or senior year of science class if the student has failed to pass the CAPT/NGSS aligned assessment during their junior and/or senior year.
CITIZENSHIP – Students will evidence the ability to be a contributing member of the school and local community, and demonstrate knowledge and skills in career activities by meeting ALL of the following criteria:
Satisfactory completion of 20 learning through service hours over 4 years
AND
Successful completion of a career exploration activities
SOCIAL STUDIES – Students will evidence knowledge of diverse cultures and world issues by meeting all of the following criteria:
Obtain at least 3 credits in Social Studies
INCLUDING
Earn 1 credit in U.S. History, .5 credit in Civics/Government, and 1.5 additional credits in social studies electives (Effective for the graduating class of 2022, students must also pass an end of course State Approved Exam in U.S. History)
THE ARTS – Students will create, perform and respond to one or more art forms and demonstrate understanding by:
Obtaining 1.5 credits in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Unified Arts classes
HEALTH AND WELLNESS – Students will exhibit evidence of participation in activities that promote lifelong health and physical fitness
by meeting ALL of the following criteria:
Obtain 1.5 credits in Physical Education and .5 is in Health (Formerly called Life Skills) Effective for the Class of 2018 and beyond.
AND
Develop an individual fitness program utilizing personal fitness testing indicators
AND
Implement an individual fitness program utilizing personal fitness testing indicators (Is this done consistently, should it continue?)
AND
Successful completion of the 9th grade swim unit
6146 Graduation Requirements Part 1 and 2
6146.1 Grading System
6111 School Calendar
6146.2 Statewide Proficiency/Mastery Examinations
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
10-5c Board examination series pilot program. Issuance of certificate (as amended by P.A. 13-247 and P.A. 15-215)
10-14n State-wide mastery examination. Conditions for reexamination. Limitation on use of test results. (as amended by Section 115 of PA 14-217)
10-16(l) Graduation exercises. (as amended by P.A. 96-108, An Act Concerning Student Use of Telecommunication Devices and the Establishment of Graduation Dates)
10-221a High school graduation requirements. (As amended by P.A. 00-124, An Act Concerning High School Diplomas and Veterans of World War II, P.A. 00-156, An Act Requiring A Civics Course for High School Graduation, P.A. 08-138, An Act Concerning High School Credit for Private World Language Courses and Other Subject Areas, P.A. 10-111, An Act Concerning Education Reform in Connecticut, P.A. 11-135, An Act Concerning Implementation Dates for Secondary School Reform, P.A. 13-57, An Act Concerning Honorary Diplomas for Vietnam Veterans, P.A. 13-122, An Act Concerning Minor Revisions to the Education Statutes, P.A. 13-247, Budget Implementer Bill, P.A. 15-237 An Act Concerning High School Graduation and P.A. 16-4(SS), section 310)
10-233(a) Promotion and graduation policies. (as amended by PA 01-166)
P.A. 13-108, An Act Unleashing Innovation in Connecticut Schools.
P.A. 13-247, An Act Implementing Provisions of the State Budget.
P.A. 15-237 An Act Concerning High School Graduation.
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