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NEPN/NSBA Code: IKF MSAD #37 POLICY Graduation Requirements
As a minimum for graduation from high school, the prospective graduate must have completed successfully a total of 20 one-year course equivalents (credits) at the secondary level (grades 9 through 12) for the school year ending in 2000 (21 for the school year ending 2001, and 22 for the school year ending 2002). Twelve and one-half (12 1/2) required credits are specified by the State of Maine. They are: |
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English - 4 credits; |
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Social Studies and History, including one year of American History and Government - 2 credits; |
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Mathematics - 2 credits; |
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Science, including at least one year of laboratory study - 2 credits; |
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Fine arts, which may include art, music, forensics or drama - 1 credit; |
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Health - 1/2 credit; and |
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Physical Education - 1 credit. |
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The remaining credits may be selected by the student based upon the student’s interests, abilities, and the requirements of the field that the student plans to enter upon graduation. Students must also demonstrate a knowledge of computer skills according to this local unit’s standards for computer literacy, proficiency, and performance. In order for a student to participate in graduation, the student must have successfully completed all of the above-listed requirements. A student who is deficient in the above-listed requirements may meet those requirements through a post-graduate course, a state-approved Adult Education course(s), a state-approved summer school program, or a correspondence course approved by the Principal in advance of registration. The student may participate in the next regular graduation ceremony following successful completion of the requirements. Students who have accepted an early admission at the collegiate level may graduate with their class if they so inform the high school Principal at the time of their acceptance into the early admissions program. When the Pupil Evaluation Team (PET) is developing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability between the ages of 15 and 20, inclusive, the PET may make reasonable and appropriate adaptations of and accommodations to the state and local graduation requirements to reflect the unique skills and abilities of the student, and shall specify in the student’s IEP the projected date of graduation. Students who have completed the graduation requirements specified in their IEP shall be eligible to receive a regular high school diploma. MSAD #37 shall inform, in writing, both the parents/guardians and, when appropriate, the student that completion of the student’s IEP and consequent graduation constitutes a termination of eligibility for special education services. Legal Reference: Adopted: December 19, 1991 |
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