Performance Standards A student will be granted a high school diploma provided that he / she has met a literacy and a numeracy performance standard , as well as the minimum requirement of credits .
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 , a student 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 this policy .
B .
Numeracy Performance Standard – To demonstrate mathematical skills as outlined in the Connecticut Core Standards .
1 . In order to meet the numeracy performance standard , a student must achieve one of the following :
a . A Math SAT score of 480 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 this policy .
C . Science Performance Standard – Students shall , prior to the completion of their senior year , demonstrate a 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 statemandated Next Generation Science Assessment . b . Score a 430 or higher on a SAT II Science related subject test ; or c . Score a 70 % or higher on the Honors Physics 5230 or Biology 5212 final exam ; or d . Score a 70 % or higher on the final Honors Physics 5230 or Biology 5212 Science and Engineering Practices Assessment ; or e . Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Science Performance
Task as defined by this policy .
Revised 8 / 23 / 2024