I. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION # 6146
Summary of 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 schoolwork are completed.
Credits and Required Courses: 25 Credits Required A graduate of the Enfield Public Schools must have earned a minimum of 25 credits, must have met the established credit distribution requirement, and must have earned a 1.7( C-) average for all courses required for graduation. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, students must also meet additional performance standards in literacy, numeracy, and science, with the goal of improving learning for every student.
English
Mathematics( must include Algebra 1, unless successfully taken in middle school, and Geometry) Science( 3 credits must be in one of the NGSS pathways, as defined in the Program of Studies) Social Studies( 1) Credit— Modern World History( 1) Credit – US History or AP US History( ½) Credit – Civics in Action *( ½) Credit – Foundations of Government * * Earning 1 credit in AP US Government and Politics can replace these two ½ credit requirements. Fine Arts( Music and / or Visual Arts) Physical Education / Health Education World Language Electives Electives should be chosen to ensure that the required 9 credits of humanities and the 9 credits of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are met Personal Financial Management and Financial Literacy
4 Credits 4 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
0.5 Credit 2 Credits 1 Credit 7 Credits
0.5 Credit
May also count towards 9 credits in Humanities as an elective
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
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