Criteria

All students who have demonstrated the ability to meet the full set of academic content standards.

Credits

24 Credits: Under regular conditions with or without accommodations; Credit by proficiency.

Credits for classes are granted for A, B, C, D, and P (Pass) grades.  A half credit (0.5) is earned for a semester; one credit (1) is earned for a full year class.  Grades of F, I (Incomplete), and N (No-pass) do not earn credit.

Eligible Student Populations

All Students: Regular Education Students, Special Education Students, Students on a Section 504

Post Secondary Options

• 4-year College
• Community College
• Military
• Employment

Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
English	4
Social Studies	3
Science	3
Math	3
PE	1
Health	1
Success 101/Personal Finance	0.5
Success 201/Career Pathways	0.5
Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts or Spanish	3
Electives	5
TOTAL CREDITS	24
Plan and Profile	Yes
CRLE	16 hours
Essential Skills	Waived through 2027

Essential Skills – State required

Proficiency required in 2014 and Beyond	Assessment Options	Achievement Standards
Reading: Read and comprehend a variety of text	OAKS Reading Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ Local assessments (work samples)	236 2515
Writing: Write clearly and accurately	OAKS Writing Performance Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ 3 Writing Work Samples (one each expository, persuasive & narrative)	40 Composite Score: Ave. 4 on each of the four required traits. 2583 Score: 4 on each of four required traits for each work sample*
Mathematics: Apply mathematics in a variety of settings	OAKS Mathematics Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ 2 Mathematics Work Samples (one each for two of the following: geometry, algebraic relationships, statistics/probability) ~or~ Local approved assessment option*	236 2543 Score: 4 on each of the four strands plus accuracy* *using official state scoring guide

*Specifics of the Local Assessment option are available on the district and high school web sites.