Vista Ridge High School
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements and Demonstrations of Mastery
Mastery + Credits = Graduation Requirements
Graduation from District 49 is based upon demonstrated mastery of Colorado Academic Standards. Students demonstrate mastery by completing their Pathway Plan and, by attaining specified levels of achievement on designated examinations, or by completing a Capstone project, successfully completing college-level course work, or by earning a workforce certificate.
In addition to the specific requirements incorporated in IKF-R, students must successfully complete a course on the civil government of the United States and the state of Colorado, a course that includes Genocide and Holocaust studies as a condition of high school graduation.
Mastery
Under Colorado's new graduation requirements, students will have to demonstrate competency (aka mastery) in both English and Math by scoring at or above the examination minimums set by the state from one of the following : ACT,, SAT,, Accuplacer,, Advanced Placement,, International Baccalaureate, ASVAB, or ACT WorkKeys. Mastery may also be demonstrated by the completion of a Capstone Project, earned Industry Certification, or successful completion of 100 level Concurrent Enrollment courses. Additionally D49 students must demonstrate mastery in the other content areas.
CDE Mastery options in English and Math
Graduation Guidelines Menu of Options - UPDATED 7.28.20.pdfCredits
*Please note that students who are planning on attending a 4-year college or university should strive to meet Higher Education Admissions Recommendations (HEAR). HEAR standards are more rigorous than High School graduation requirements and students should plan their courses accordingly. If you plan to attend a highly selective college, see your school counselor to look into admission requirements.