6146(a) Instruction Graduation Requirements A student must accumulate a minimum of twenty-five (25) credits in order to be eligible for a Stonington High School diploma. Courses taken in grades nine through twelve will be used to accumulate the necessary credits. The equivalent of seven courses is considered an average student course load each semester. Six courses (seven for freshman starting with the Class of 2002) or the equivalent is the minimum course load that is to be taken by a student each semester. A student must meet the following course requirements in order to be eligible for graduation: Subject Area Credits Credits English (Class 04+) 4 (Class 15+) 4 Mathematics ** 3 4 Science 3 3 Social Studies 3.5 (+.5 civics) 3.5 (+.5 civics) Physical Education 2 2 Health (Gr. 10).5.5 Technology Education 1 1 Foreign Language 2 2 Fine and Applied Arts* 2 2 Electives 4.00 4.00 Community Service Senior Project *any combination of courses from art, music, drama, home economics, industrial technology, and business education **credit increase over current requirements. Changes to college requirements dictate the implementation of four math credits for the class of 2015. + THB 5274 This Act Requires.5 Credit In Civics And American Government As Part Of The Social Studies Requirement For High School Graduation, Beginning With The Class Of 2004 (May 4, 2000). All the above subject areas must be taken in grades nine through twelve. A passing grade must be obtained in order to receive and fulfill subject area requirement. At least one semester of English must be taken each semester.
6146(b) English/Social Studies Students will demonstrate reading and writing proficiency either by scoring on the third or fourth level of CAPT Reading Across Disciplines and Writing Across Disciplines or by achieving a score equivalent to the national average on SAT I Verbal or on SAT II Writing Assessment or by demonstrating their ability to write for different purposes and for different audiences by receiving an average score of 4 on a 1-6 rubric on an expository (interdisciplinary) prompt that is holistically scored by one English and one Social Studies teacher. Mathematics Students will demonstrate quantitative literacy either by scoring on the third or fourth levels of the CAPT Mathematics Assessment or by achieving a score equivalent to the national average on the SAT I Math or on SAT II Mathematics assessment or by successfully completing Algebra II or by satisfactorily completing two (of three) multi-step mathematical problems of relative complexity involving fractions and decimals and a conceptual understanding of mathematics. Students will be provided with any required formulas and may use a calculator in completing the problem. In addition, these students will be required to explain in writing or in a pictorial representation how they arrived at the answer to the problems. Science Students will demonstrate competence in scientific inquiry either by scoring on the third or fourth levels of the CAPT Science Assessment or by successfully completing Chemistry or by designing and completing an independent science research project which involves data collection, analysis, and written interpretation which receives an average score of 4 on a 1-6 rubic scale as evaluated by two Science teachers. PE/Health Students will demonstrate an understanding of behaviors that promote physical fitness and personal lifelong wellness either by being at or above goal on the Connecticut Fitness Test or by designing and implementing a personal fitness/wellness program which receives an average score of 4 on a 1-6 rubic scale as evaluated by both Health and Physical Education teachers. Foreign Language Students will demonstrate proficiency in one language other than his/her native language by successfully completing two years of a study of the language and culture of one world language: French or Spanish. Fine/Applied Arts Students will demonstrate appreciation for the importance of Fine and Applied Arts by successfully completing any combination of full year and semester courses totaling 2 credits (1 credit in Fine Arts; 1 credit in Applied Arts) from the following areas: Applied Arts: technology education, life management, business education; Fine Arts: art, music, drama and by being at or above the State goal on the Connecticut Vocational and Technical Education Assessment.
6146(c) Technology Students will demonstrate technological literacy by independently designing a solution to an authentic, complex problem. The student must select the appropriate technology (such as computers, advanced calculators, or computer-assisted machinery) and use the technology independently to solve the problems. Some examples of appropriate projects include manufacturing a part, a computer simulation and/or virtual tour, cad, a computer animation (art), a video production, a scripted broadcast, a website, etc. Guidelines for this technology requirement will be made available to teachers and students. Community Service Students will demonstrate their understanding of civic responsibility by completing a community service project either in conjunction with the.5 credit civics requirement (1225 Civics in Action; 1229 AP Government) and/or an out-of-school community-related activity (e.g. Eagle Scouts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters) and/or as part of a WISE Senior Project. Exceptions/Exemptions A. Transfers: if a student transfers into Stonington High School after completing at least three years in a high school in another district, he/she may be exempted from Stonington s performance standards requirement for graduation. B. Out of district placements: if a student returns to Stonington High School after completing at least three years in an alternative setting, he/she may be exempted from Stonington s performance standards requirement for graduation. C. Special Needs 1. All students except for the severely intellectually disabled students are expected to attempt meeting the performance standards at least once. 2. Students with special needs may be exempt from district performance standards for graduation if so indicated in their individual education plan. 3. Students with identified disabilities that could prevent them from meeting the standard may be exempted from one or more criteria on the rubric or exempted from specific graduation requirements/performance standards. This is determined by the planning and placement team after the student has made at least one attempt to meet the standards. 4. A student whose primary language is not English may be exempted from the district performance requirement or some aspect of the requirement in one or more subjects if the student has been in the United States for three or fewer years. The need for the exemption must be directly attributable to the language limitations of the student.
6146(d) Instruction Graduation Requirements Foreign exchange programs will be acceptable to fulfill subject area requirements upon application. When possible students should have their programs approved prior to their inception. Students should decide their year of graduation and their possible return to Stonington High School before beginning such a program. A senior taking part in a foreign exchange program may graduate with his/her class and return as a postgraduate student upon his/her return. Duplicate diplomas will not be issued. Deficient grades and/or credit may be made during summer school sessions at accredited high schools. Full credit will be given only for courses being repeated. Successful grades in summer school courses not previously taken at Stonington High School will be granted no more than onehalf credit per course. For rank in class and computation of grade point average, all repeated course grades will be averaged with the original analogous course at Stonington High School. Students who fail English must take this subject in summer school or repeat the course before going on to the next course. Students may not take two required English classes concurrently until their senior year. Exceptions to these requirements can only be made via a legally constituted IEP as described by state and federal statutes pertaining to special education students. Promotion from grade to grade will be dependent on achieving the following number of credits. To Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 5 CREDITS 12 CREDITS 17 CREDITS Any veteran holding an honorable discharge after a minimum of ninety (90) days of active service in World War II shall be awarded a high school diploma after requesting such diploma. Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes 10-14n Statewide mastery examination. Conditions for reexamination. Limitation on use of test results. 10-16(l) Graduation exercises 10-221a High school graduation requirements (as amended by P.A. 00-156, an act concerning high school diplomas and veterans of World War II.) Policy adopted: December 10, 1998 STONINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Revised: November 9, 2000 Stonington, Connecticut Revised: May 9, 2002 Revised: January 13, 2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA APPLICATION FOR CONNECTICUT WWII VETERANS Qualifying Dates of Active Service: December 7, 1941 December 31, 1946 VETERAN S NAME AND PERSONAL INFORMATION: (Print or Type Legibly) FIRST MIDDLE LAST M/F Number, Street and Apt. # City State Zip Home Phone (include area code) Date of Birth Social Security # A copy of military discharge and evidence of high school attendance must be attached VETERAN S MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION: Branch of Service Service Number Highest Rank/Grade Attained / / 19 / /19 Periods of Service Dates(s) Entered Date(s) Separated Any veteran holding an honorable discharge after a minimum of 90 days of active service in World War II shall be awarded a high school diploma after requesting such diploma. I certify that all information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Veteran s Signature If other than the veteran, please provide the following: Date Applicant s Signature Date Applicant s Address TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION Local Board: Approved : Disapproved: Initials Date: