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Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the class of 2009, for a student to be eligible for graduation the student shall:
Demonstrate mastery of academic standards as defined by Chapter 4, “Curriculum” from the State Board of Education Regulations, PA School Code.
Complete a minimum 24.00 credits of instruction as defined below.
Complete all other requirements developed in conjunction with PA Dept. of Education regulations or as approved by the Muhlenberg School District and presented in district publications.
The process for fulfilling the above requirements is as follows:
Academic Standards - Students must successfully master the content embedded in the high school planned courses, which are developed in accordance with the Pennsylvania academic standards approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. Course descriptions are obtainable from the High School Curriculum Guide revised on a yearly basis and available in the high school Counseling Office or on the school district web site. Complete copies of the curriculum for each course are available in the main office at the high school.
Course/Credit Requirements - Students shall accumulate a minimum of 24.00 Credits for the applicable program of studies from the following subject areas:
Class of 2025 and Beyond Graduation Requirements
Full Time/Home School Students
English - 4 credits
Social Studies - 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Science - 3 credits
Arts/Humanities - 2 credits
Driver Education – 0.25 credits
Family and Consumer Science – 0.25 credits
Financial Literacy- .5 credit
Wellness/Health - 2.25 credits
Electives – 5 credits
Career & Technology Students
English - 4 credits
Social Studies - 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Science - 3 credits
Arts/Humanities - 1 credits
Driver Education – 0.25 credits
Family and Consumer Science – 0.25 credits
Financial Literacy- .5 credit
Wellness/Health- 2.25 credits
Electives – 7 credits
ACT 158 GRADUATION PATHWAYS
ACT 158 GRADUATION PATHWAYS
All students must meet the above local credit requirements.
Students must score proficient or advanced on all three Keystone Exams – Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.
Students can continue to take any Keystone Exam as many times as needed after participating in assigned remediation. The highest score on each module is banked and the sum of the two best scores (regardless of when the test was taken) is used to determine proficiency. If proficiency is not met, there are alternative pathways students can meet PA graduation requirements.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) created graduation requirements which will help guarantee that a high school diploma reflects the skills and knowledge graduating students need to be successful in college and the workplace in an increasingly complex and challenging economy. These requirements are designed to help all students demonstrate proficiency in state academic standards. Through the Standards Aligned System (SAS) website, PDE provides downloadable resources, general information, and frequently asked questions regarding graduation requirements. Below is a document released by the PDE explaining the graduation pathways.
Please note that Administration and Counselors will be responsible for documenting graduation pathways for all students. Please contact your student's alpha counselor with any specific questions. However, tracking of these requirements is handled within the Counseling Office.
Pennsylvania_Pathways_to_Graduation.pdf
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