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Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008
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1. 20 credits in course work
2. End of course examinations
3. Participation in NECAP state testing
4. Graduation portfolio containing
evidence of proficiency in:
*English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Foreign Language,
the Arts, and Technology
*Applied learning skills such
as critical thinking, problem
solving, research, communication,
and civic responsibility
*Civic and Social expectations
(Demonstrated through a minimum number of completed hours)
Four credits in English:
English 1 (1 credit)
English 2 (1 credit)
English 3 (1 credit)
English 4 (1 credit)
Two credits in math:
Algebra 1 (1 credit)
Geometry (1 credit)
Two credits in science:
Biology (1 credit)
Second Science (1 credit)
Two credits in social studies:
World History (1 credit)
US History (1 credit)
Technology:
Introduction to Computer Literacy (.5 credit)
Physical education:
Each year counts for .5 credit (2 credits)
Fine Arts (.5 credits)
Art
Music
Electives (7 credits)
A student receives one credit upon copmpletion of a full year course which meets five days per week; semester classes provide one half of a credit.
Four year colleges typically require 16-18 credits with a GPA of C or better
The Providence School Committe met over the summer and determined that students in the Class of 2008 will need a minimum of 20 credits to graduate. This change was implemented in order to provide the maximum number of students the opportunity to meet the state-mandated graduation requirements.
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