RI High School Diploma Requirements

1. RI High School Diploma Requirements

2. Performance-Based Assessments Coursework State Assessment Performance assessments are real-life experiences that require cross-cutting skills, including communication, problem solving, creativity, and teamwork. Students have multiple opportunities to master skills and complete their performance-based assessments. The state assessment requires a demonstration of the essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for success. Students have multiple opportunities to retake the test, are given full credit for improvement, and can substitute other approved assessments. Coursework requires that students successfully complete at least 20 courses in core content areas including math, science, technology, reading, social studies, and the arts. Students have the opportunity to accelerate learning and make up missing courses.

3. NECAP State Assessment Requirement Students have multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement.

4. If students score substantially below proficient (1) in either Reading or Math, a Progress Plan is developed in partnership with the student and their family, and appropriate interventions are provided until the requirement is met. Junior Year October NECAP Students must score partially proficient (2) or better in Reading and Mathematics.

5. Senior Year October NECAP Students must score partially proficient (2) or show improvement in Reading and/ or Math. If a student shows the required level of improvement, they have met the NECAP component of the graduation requirements.

6. After students have taken the NECAP twice, they have multiple options: Other Approved Tests Students are able to submit test scores from Other Approved Tests. Neither option is mandatory Senior Year Spring NECAP Retest Students must score partially proficient (2) or show improvement from the initial administration of the NECAP in Reading and/ or Math OR

7. Other Approved Test List • ACCUPLACER • Compass • ACT • SAT • Advanced Placement (AP) • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program • Higher Level Examinations • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) • PSAT • SAT Subject Tests (English and Mathematics) • Other State Graduation Exams*

8. Waivers and Appeals Waivers Waivers are intended only for students for whom there is clear evidence that they have reached the required level of proficiency. Students must be proficient in grade 9-10 standards in order to receive a waiver. To assist in determining which students are eligible for a waiver, there is a waiver eligibility decision tree available on the RIDE website. Appeals Students and families retain the right to appeal overall graduation decisions. Additional Time Some students may need further instruction and/or additional time in school until they are proficient for graduation.

9. Message to Students • You can do it! Be proactive and stay top of what you need to graduate. • Senior Year October NECAP Score Results will be available between January 23 - 29. • You have multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement. • Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators are all here to help you. • Teachers and administrators will be setting up a meeting with you.

10. Message to Parents • Your involvement and support is essential. • Your school will be contacting you to schedule a meeting. • Senior Year October NECAP Score Results will be available between January 23 - 29. • There are multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement. • Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators are all here to help your child.