ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR GRADUATION
Students will have demonstrated mastery of the following district performance standards performance as demonstrated by the rubric in the corresponding regulations (in addition to the required credit requirements) for those who have been enrolled in Seymour High School for at least three (3) consecutive semesters before graduation include:
For the graduating class of 2022, completion of capstone/senior experience demonstration project where they will demonstrate the school learning expectations listed below.
1. Students will think critically.
2. Students will communicate effectively and creatively.
3. Students will access, evaluate, and use information for a variety of tasks and purposes.
In addition, students must complete the developmental school counseling program used to develop individual learning plans and meet the Civic and Social expectations of the school which includes extracurricular participation, volunteerism, and completion of the academic program
Implementation
Students will register for an appropriate course load that will keep them on track for meeting the credit requirements of Seymour High School.
Students will complete grade level components of the Developmental School Counseling Program.
Students in the class of 2022 and thereafter will complete a capstone/senior demonstration project.
Students will attain standard on the Civic and Social school wide rubric.
Notification
Of teachers: Teachers will provide to the school counseling department a list of juniors and seniors who are at risk of failing in their classes. The School Counseling Department, in conjunction with teachers will review student scores and determine an appropriate remediation plan.
Of students and parents: The School Counseling Department will notify students and parents in writing of student performance concerns. The written notification will include a reminder of performance objectives and graduation requirements. Notification will be sent to both juniors and seniors.
If requirements are not met:
Seniors who are not eligible for graduation with their class due to a failure to meet the district academic performance standards, as per policy, in one or more subjects as described above, may return in a fifth year to a pre-arranged program to be determined by the School Counseling Department provided their age is less than 21 years.