work that addresses one of the EHS Priority Learning Expectations. Additional criteria
will be outlined in the course description in the POS.
Performance Standards:
A student will be granted a high school diploma provided that he/she has met literacy,
numeracy, and science performance standards, as well as the minimum requirement of credits
listed above.
A. Literacy Performance Standard – To read and write with understanding, as outlined in
the Connecticut Core Standards.
1. In order to meet the literacy standard, students must achieve one of the following:
a) A Critical Reading SAT score or Writing SAT score of 480 or above; or
b) Achieve a 460 or better on the Reading or Writing portion of the PSAT; or
c) A Reading ACT score of 18 or above; or
d) Achieve a passing score on an identified skills assessment in English 11 or US
History; or
e) Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Literacy
Performance Task, as defined in Administrative Regulation 6146.
B. Numeracy Performance Standard – To demonstrate mathematical skills, as outlined in
the Connecticut Core Standards.
1. In order to meet the numeracy performance standard, students must achieve
one of the following:
a) A Math SAT score of 480 or above; or
b) Achieve a 460 or better on the Mathematics portion of the PSAT; or
c) A Math ACT score of 18 or above; or
d) Achieve a passing score on an identified skills assessment in a math course
during their Grade 11 school year; or
e) Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Numeracy
Performance Task, as defined in Administrative Regulation 6146.
C. Science Performance Standard – Students shall, prior to the completion of their senior
year, demonstrate proficiency in problem solving and scientific inquiry, as well as a
familiarity with major themes in science.
1. In order to meet the District Performance Standards in science, students
must succeed in one of the following:
a. Meet the proficiency benchmark set by Enfield Public Schools on the new
state-mandated Next Generation Science Assessment; or
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