SKHS Class of 2011
SKHS Class of 2014 Parent Night
April 25, 2013
Graduation Requirements
Requirements for Graduation
- Complete courses - 24 credits (see SKHS Program of Studies)
- Comprehensive Course Assessments
- Complete Portfolio
- State Tests - NECAP
2. Comprehensive Course Assessments (CCAs)
- Students submit 8 proficient CCAs
- 2 math
- 2 ELA
- 2 science
- 2 social studies
- Performance Based part of the final exam
- Proficiency = 3
- Most students will fulfill this requirement by the end of junior year
3. Portfolio Requirements: Students complete an assortment of assignments that link to the
school’s 8 Student Learning Expectations (SLEs).
Four Academic – A1, A2, A3 and A4
- A1 provides evidence demonstrating how students think critically, analyze and problem solve
- 6 submissions
- A2 provides evidence of how students communicate effectively through reading, writing and speaking
- 6 submissions -classroom assignments
- A list of 10 books read during high school with reflective summary
- A3 is technology literacy
- 4 submissions
- A4 is the fine arts proficiency
- One semester class with work demonstrating proficiency
Two civic – C5 and C6
- C5 provides evidence of how students recognize diversity and the rights of others in various communities
- 1 submission
- C6 provides evidence of a student’s understanding of the political, environmental, social and economic issues that affect our community
- 1 submission
- May use community service
Two social – S7 and S8
- S7 provides evidence of a student’s understanding of the connection between making appropriate choices and one’s physical, social and emotional well being
- 1 submission
- S8 Students create and manage their portfolio and develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
- Complete ILP
- Two recommendations from adults in the school community
4. State Tests: NECAP
Take Junior Year
- October (Math & ELA) - DONE scores have been returned
- May (Science)
- Score ≥ 2 in both Math and Reading meets state proficiency
- Support is being offered to students who did not score a 2 or better
- Students who score a 1 are required to retake the exam as a senior
* Students who meet the proficiency (3 or 4) in math, writing and/or science may replace one
portfolio assignment in the appropriate SLE
Pass/Fail requirements for SK 103
- Submit 13 entries to his/her portfolio
- Write 5 Formative Reflections (2 completed in SK 102) for SLE 1, SLE 2, SLE 5,
SLE 6 and SLE 7
- Write 8 of 10 book summaries (5 completed in SK 102)
- Write a Junior Summative Essay – foundation for summative essay
Course checklist is available on the website
Graduation Portfolio Website
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Email: Phone: 401-360-1103