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 .
Conditions :
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
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 Scientific Design Assessment ; or
e . Receive a score that meets or exceeds standards on a District Science Performance Task , as defined by Administrative Regulations 6146 .
1 . Graduating Seniors :
In addition to satisfying the required course credits and meeting the performance standards , graduating seniors must attain a minimum overall average of 1.7 ( C- ) for all courses required for graduation . The 1.7 ( C- ) grade average required for graduation shall be computed annually at the end of the fourth marking period and shall include all the courses taken by the student .
Students who have earned more than the required credits for graduation but failed to obtain the required 1.7 ( C- ) average may attempt to satisfy the 1.7 ( C- ) average by calculating the highest GPA using the minimum number of credits . Such calculation must include all of the required courses .
Only students who have met all of the district ’ s graduation requirements may participate in their school ’ s graduation ceremony .
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