IKF-GRADUATION REOUIREMENTS
File: IKF
GRADUATION REOUIREMENTS
Gardiner Area High School is a four-year high school. *Eighteen Carnegie Units are required in Grades 9-12. Gardiner Area High School students must satisfactorily pass (with a grade of 70 or better for the year) the following required subjects:
4 Credits of English
3 Credits of Social Studies and History
3 Credits of mathematics
l/2 Credit of wellness
1 Credit of Physical Education
3 Credits of science (1 year of lab)
1 year of fine arts (which may include arts, music, forensics or drama) 1 Credit
1 credit of Career Essentials
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers
according to the school unit's standards.
*A total of 20 credits beginning with the Class of 1996 will be required to be awarded a Gardiner Area High School diploma.
Community Service: Students are required to complete 60 hours of Community Service to be eligible to graduate.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(BEGINNING 2006-2007)
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, students will be required to meet the content standards of the system of learning results in order to receive a high school diploma. The new requirements will be phased in over the course of four years, with full implementation of the content standards in the 2009-2010 school year.
In addition to the requirements for specific school years listed below, all students must meet the following requirements to receive a high school diploma:
1.5 Credits - Career Essentials
60 Hours of Community Service (15 hours per year)
Students Graduating in 2006-2007 [entering ninth grade in 2003-2004 or
otherwise intending to graduate in 2006-2007]
In order to receive a high school diploma, students are required to meet the content standards of the system of learning results according to the local assessment system for English Language Arts and Mathematics and also successfully complete a total of 22 one-year course equivalents (credits) as follows:
A. English Language Arts - meet the content standards of the system of
learning results and 4 credits.
B. Social Studies and History (including one year of American History and
Government) - 3 credits.
C. Mathematics - meet the content standards of the system of learning
results and 3 credits.
D. Science (including at least one year of laboratory study) - 3 credits.
E. Fine Arts (which may include arts, music, forensics or drama) - 1 credit.
F. Physical Education - 1 credit.
G. Health‚ - ½ credit.
H. The remaining credits may be selected by the student on the basis of his or her interests, abilities and plans following graduation.
In addition to meeting the learning results content standards and credit requirements, students must:
-Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers according to the school unit's standards.
Students Graduating in 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 [entering 9th grade in 2004- 2005 or 2005-2006 or otherwise intending to graduate in 2007-2008 or 2008~ 2009.
In order to receive a high school diploma, students are required to meet the content standards of the system of learning results according to the local assessment system in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Health and Physical Education, and must also successfully complete a total of 22 one-year course equivalents (credits) as follows:
A. English Language Arts - meet the content standards of the system of
learning results and 4 credits.
B. Social Studies (including one year of American History and Government) -meet
the content standards of the system of learning results and 3 credits.
C. Mathematics - meet the content standards of the system of learning results
and 3 credits.
D. Science and Technology (including at least one year of laboratory study) -meet
the content standards of the system of learning results and 3 credits.
E. Fine Arts (which may include arts, music, forensics or drama) - 1 credit.
F. Health and Physical Education meet the content standards of the system of
learning results and l-1/2 credits.
G. The remaining credits may be selected by the student on the basis of his or
her interests, abilities and plans following graduation.
Students Graduation in 2009-2010 [entering 9th grade in 2006-2007 or otherwise intending to graduate in 2009-2010]
In order to receive a high school diploma, students are required to meet the content standards of the system of learning results according to the local assessment system in all content areas of the system of learning results, and must also successfully complete a total of 22 one-year course equivalents (credits) as follows:
[NOTE: Contingent upon funding of Essential Programs and Services, curriculum must will include content areas of career preparation, modern and classical languages, and visual and performing arts for all students -beginning in September 2006.
A. English Language Arts - meet the content standards of the system of
learning results and 4 credits.
B. Social Studies (including one year of American History and Government) -meet
the content standards of the system of learning results and 3 credits.
C. Mathematics - meet the content standards of the system of learning
results and 3 credits.
D. Science and Technology (including at least one year of laboratory study) -meet
the content standards of the system of learning results and 3 credits.
E. Visual and Performing Arts - meet the content standards of the system of
learning results and 1 credit.
F. Health and Physical Education - meet the content standards of the system
of learning results and 1-1/2 credits.
G. Career Preparation - meet the content standards of the system of learning
results and (credit TBD)
H. Modern and Classical Languages - meet the content standards of the
system of learning results and (credits TBD)
I. The remaining credits may be selected by the student on the basis of his
or her interests, abilities and plans following graduation.
Cross References:
ILA - Tests and Assessment
Legal References: 10-A MRSA § 4722, 6202-A
Ch. 125, 127, 131 (Maine Department of Education Rules)
Commissioner's Information Letter #25-11/15/2002
Legal Reference: TITLE 20A MRSA SEC. 4722
Cross Reference: IKFA - EARLY GRADUATION
Adopted: MARCH 7, 1985
Revised: 8/7/86; 5/5/94; 4/6/95; 5/18/95; 4/96; 3/5/2004