Graduation Requirements
Introduction
Introduction
Middletown High School is committed to providing a comprehensive high school diploma system which enables all students to achieve proficiency in rigorous academic and applied learning standards. Graduation requirements are set by the Middletown School Committee and are reviewed annually. This review process ensures that all requirements are consistent with the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations.
Middletown High School is committed to providing a comprehensive high school diploma system which enables all students to achieve proficiency in rigorous academic and applied learning standards. Graduation requirements are set by the Middletown School Committee and are reviewed annually. This review process ensures that all requirements are consistent with the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations.
The minimum requirements for a Rhode Island High School Diploma are:
The minimum requirements for a Rhode Island High School Diploma are:
- Demonstrating proficiency in six core areas by applying skills and knowledge at a rigorous level. The six areas are English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and technology
- Completing with success one of the four following performance-based diploma assessments: Graduation Portfolio, Student Exhibition, Senior Project, and/or Capstone Product.
- Completing with success a minimum of 20 courses, including four years of English, four years of mathematics, three years of science, and 3 years of history or social studies
- Participation in statewide assessments
- Developing an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that assists in the students' development of career, academic, and social goals
Specifically, Middletown High School requires students to:
Specifically, Middletown High School requires students to:
- Meet all course/credit requirements as outlined in the Program of Studies
- Demonstrate proficiency in the applied learning skills as evidenced through two (2) performance-based measures: Comprehensive Course Assessments and a culminating Senior Project or Capstone Product
- Create and utilize an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)
- Complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved community service and subsequent service learning reflective essays
Definitions
Definitions
(A) Individual Learning Plan (ILP)- A planning and monitoring tool that helps to customize and direct students' goals and development in three domains: academic, career, and personal/social. At MHS, we uses the Richer Picture platform to progress monitor student ILPs across their 9-12 experience.
(A) Individual Learning Plan (ILP)- A planning and monitoring tool that helps to customize and direct students' goals and development in three domains: academic, career, and personal/social. At MHS, we uses the Richer Picture platform to progress monitor student ILPs across their 9-12 experience.
(B) Senior Project- Demonstration of learning that includes both academic products and oral presentations. A Senior Project is an independent, in-depth, extended project whose topic is derived from student choice and requires the simultaneous demonstration of deep content knowledge across multiple content areas and applied learning skills.
(B) Senior Project- Demonstration of learning that includes both academic products and oral presentations. A Senior Project is an independent, in-depth, extended project whose topic is derived from student choice and requires the simultaneous demonstration of deep content knowledge across multiple content areas and applied learning skills.
(C) Capstone Product- A multifaceted assessment task, product, or culminating demonstration of learning of content area knowledge in one or more content areas and applied learning skills. A capstone product is typically an independent, in-depth, extended project derived from student choice and guided by faculty and/or community mentors.
(C) Capstone Product- A multifaceted assessment task, product, or culminating demonstration of learning of content area knowledge in one or more content areas and applied learning skills. A capstone product is typically an independent, in-depth, extended project derived from student choice and guided by faculty and/or community mentors.
Minimum Academic Requirements for an MHS Diploma
Minimum Academic Requirements for an MHS Diploma
To earn a Middletown High School diploma, students will need to complete the following course credits in the designated course areas:
To earn a Middletown High School diploma, students will need to complete the following course credits in the designated course areas:
- English................................................................4 credits
- Mathematics................................................4 credits
- Social Studies...............................................3 credits
- Science...........................................................3 credits
- Technology/Engineering 💻...................0.5 credit
- Physical Education ⚾️...............................2 credits (Four 1/2 year courses)
- Health 🍎.......................................................1 credit (Two 1/2 year courses)
- Unified Arts 🎨............................................ 0.5 credit
- Personalized Learning Courses............... 6 credits
Total: 24 credits
Total: 24 credits
Community Service Requirements
Community Service Requirements
All students will complete 20 hours of approved community service learning. Students must also successfully complete all required reflective writings based upon their community service. Form more information on our community service graduation requirement please CLICK HERE.
All students will complete 20 hours of approved community service learning. Students must also successfully complete all required reflective writings based upon their community service. Form more information on our community service graduation requirement please CLICK HERE.
Proficiency-Based Requirements
Proficiency-Based Requirements
All students will successfully complete a Senior Project or a Capstone Product to graduation.
All students will successfully complete a Senior Project or a Capstone Product to graduation.
1) Senior Project is an exhibition based on student choice that involves independent research, problem solving, and written and oral presentations before a panel. Successful completion will be a demonstration of proficiency in four applied learning standards and the standards in at least one content area. The target year for Senior Project or the Capstone Product will be Grade 12, although students are encouraged to begin planning in their Junior year.
1) Senior Project is an exhibition based on student choice that involves independent research, problem solving, and written and oral presentations before a panel. Successful completion will be a demonstration of proficiency in four applied learning standards and the standards in at least one content area. The target year for Senior Project or the Capstone Product will be Grade 12, although students are encouraged to begin planning in their Junior year.
2) Capstone Product is a multifaceted assessment task, product, or culminating demonstration of learning of content area knowledge that is completed during the Senior Year. Capstone products are embedded within our Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and are completed alongside regular, course content as demonstration of pathway mastery prior to program completion. Capstone Products may be completed in the place of traditional Senior Project en route to meeting the MHS PBGR graduation requirement.
2) Capstone Product is a multifaceted assessment task, product, or culminating demonstration of learning of content area knowledge that is completed during the Senior Year. Capstone products are embedded within our Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and are completed alongside regular, course content as demonstration of pathway mastery prior to program completion. Capstone Products may be completed in the place of traditional Senior Project en route to meeting the MHS PBGR graduation requirement.
Academic Probation
A student will be placed on academic probation if they fail to complete the required preparation necessary to perform the Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirement or community service. For the purposes of this regulation, the required preparation for the Capstone or Senior Project is submitting all the components: proposal, mentor log, research paper, reflective essay, and presentation. Community service for seniors needs to be completed by the end of Quarter 1.
A student on academic probation may be excluded from participating in and attending all curricular and extra-curricular activities, including but not limited to, athletics, school club membership, the graduation ceremony, school dances/proms, senior week events, and spirit week events. A student will be removed from academic probation once the graduation requirements described above are complete. Student appeals of academic probation will follow the appeals process for any disciplinary action.
Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Requirement
Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Requirement
All students will successfully complete an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). All ILPs will be shared with advisory teachers and parents throughout the school year. ILPs will be completed during advisory time and will be linked to the Comprehensive Guidance Program's goals. The ILP will document students' goal setting, survey results, course planning/selection, and readiness for transition into college or career.
All students will successfully complete an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). All ILPs will be shared with advisory teachers and parents throughout the school year. ILPs will be completed during advisory time and will be linked to the Comprehensive Guidance Program's goals. The ILP will document students' goal setting, survey results, course planning/selection, and readiness for transition into college or career.
Role of Rhode Island State Assessments
Role of Rhode Island State Assessments
All students must participate in the Rhode Island state assessment program. State assessments will be administered in accordance with a timeline established by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
All students must participate in the Rhode Island state assessment program. State assessments will be administered in accordance with a timeline established by the Rhode Island Department of Education.