Class of 2020 Support
High School Seniors
The Auburn School District is working to ensure every eligible senior has the opportunity to graduate. Auburn teachers build on each student's strengths, interests, and needs and use this knowledge to positively impact learning.
This page will be updated as information evolves.
Graduation Ceremonies
Although schools will remain closed through the end of the year, graduating and getting your diploma will happen provided you were on track already. Auburn School District continues to plan for a traditional graduation ceremony for seniors in June; however, we understand a large gathering in celebration might not be possible. Currently, graduation ceremonies are scheduled to go on as planned.
High School Graduation Requirements
Complete Credits
Meet proficiency through a Graduation Pathway
Complete the High School and Beyond Plan
Options for High School credit bearing courses
Students who are actively engaged during closure and continue to work through assignments provided by their teacher through the end of the school year and earn a letter grade and 0.5 credits per class. The final letter grade must be equal to or higher than quarter 3. Use *No Count on assignments for individual students that experience technology issues or are unable to access the content due to extenuating circumstances. In consultation with their counselor, individual students may transition to a Pass/No Credit option by course.
In extenuating circumstances, the following could be applied.
For students in extenuating circumstances that need alternative options, students (in certain subjects) can access Competency Based Credit. Students demonstrate comprehensive skills through a proctored final test or demonstration of skills and earn in total 0.5 credits per class. Students courses will be posted in 2 separate sections (0.25 for Quarter 3 and 0.25 for the competency based credit). See Board Policy/Procedure 2410.2 for additional details.
For the class of 2020, students facing unusual hardship can apply for the 20 Credit Waiver and/or the COVID-19 Waiver. Please note, waiving credit can have detrimental impacts towards students post-secondary choices. Students may not be able to enroll in University, they may not be able to earn the Tech-Prep credits taken, and they may not be eligible for NCAA.
Students who are not engaged at all in 4th quarter, and fails to submit evidence of new learning as outlined above, the quarter 3 grade will be posted as the final grade and the student will only earn 0.25 credits. If a student can demonstrate they have mastered the knowledge and skills through passing a higher level course in future terms the student can recapture the 0.25 credit.
State Assessments/Pathway Requirements
Most students will fulfill the assessment portion of their graduation requirement by passing the Smarter Balanced ELA and Math tests (SBA). Students in the class of 2020 will need to meet one of the following graduation pathways that is aligned to their High Scool and Beyond Plan.
Pass SBA ELA and/or Math
Pass SAT/ACT/AP Exams
Complete Dual Credit Courses
Pass the ASVAB
Complete a Sequence of CTE Courses
Expedited Assessment Appeal contact your school counselor to complete the appeal.
High School and Beyond Plans
Seniors will need to complete their High School and Beyond Plan. Please work with your career counselors to determine which of the 5 required areas you still need to complete.
Complete the High School and Beyond Plan
Identify Career Goals (Career Interest Survey)
Resume completed by the end of 12th grade
Identify Education Goals (Survey in Career Cruising- goals)
4 year course taking plan
FAFSA/WASFA by the end of 12th grade
AP Tests
All AP exams for the 2019-2020 school year will be administered online. Each exam will be 45 minutes in length and be accessible by phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.
Exams will be given at specific times/dates from Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 22.
For specific information, please visit the College Board at 2020 AP Exam Schedule. It is the student’s responsibility to be ready to test at each specific date/time!
Digital Portfolios for courses are due by May 26th, 2020 by 11:59pm.
For the most updated information from the College Board involving AP testing please visit their COVID-19 page (Click Here)
An informational flyer was distributed for all AP students and families:
With the closure of schools the Auburn School District is working on how to collect the remaining balance of AP exam fees.
Students who do not take the AP exam but have already paid the exam fee will be issued a refund by early June.
More information on this will be communicated as it becomes available.
For more information, please contact your student's school counselor or principal.