State Graduation Plans
Portrait of A Graduate
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Self-Directed Learner
- Sets and prioritizes achievable goals, reflects and makes adjustments based on learned experiences
- Demonstrates perseverance in the face of academic and real-world challenges
- Demonstrates resilience by applying a growth mindset and learning from mistakes
Innovative Thinker
- Demonstrates critical-thinking skills such as organization, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and flexibility
- Employs higher-order thinking and sound reasoning in decision-making
- Uses curiosity and imagination to inspire new ideas or build upon existing ones
Engaged Collaborator
- Values multiple perspectives while learning with and from others
- Contributes actively to a group in order to achieve a common goal
- Leverages the knowledge, resources and skills of others to effectively impact positive outcomes
- Encourages others by offering timely, effective feedback while seeking out and applying feedback with purpose
Global Citizen
- Values cultural diversity, heritage and the benefit of understanding and communicating with multiple languages
- Demonstrates self-discipline, honesty, respect and integrity in the digital and physical world
- Recognizes rights, responsibilities and opportunities for living, learning and working in an interconnected world
Effective Communicator
- Communicates clearly and skillfully using a variety of methods
- Adapts to diverse audiences in different settings by listening sensitively and responding respectfully
Student Graduation Plans
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English: 4 credits
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV or one credit in an advanced English course
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Mathematics: 3 credits
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- One credit in an advanced math course
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Science: 3 credits
- Biology
- IPC or an advanced science course
- An additional advanced science course
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Social Studies: 3 credits
- U.S. History
- Government
- Economics or PFLE
- World Geography or World History
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Language Other Than English: 2 credits
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Physical Education: 1 credit
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Fine Arts: 1 credit
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Electives: 5 credits
- May include CTE or certification courses
Please note: Students may opt for the Foundation-only plan after completing their sophomore year.
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English: 4 credits
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Foundation + Endorsement: 26 Credits
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English: 4 credits
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV or one credit in an advanced English course
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Mathematics: 4 credits
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Two credits in advanced math courses
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Science: 4 credits
- Biology
- One credit in IPC or an authorized advanced science course
- Two credits in advanced science courses
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Social Studies: 3 credits
- U.S. History
- Government
- Economics or PFLE
- World Geography or World History
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Language Other Than English: 2 credits
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Physical Education: 1 credit
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Fine Arts: 1 credit
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Electives: 7 credits
- Certain endorsement pathways include a four-credit coherent sequence of CTE or certification courses
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Credit requirements specific to the selected endorsement
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Distinguished Level of Achievement: 26 Credits
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English: 4 credits
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV or one credit in an advanced English course
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Mathematics: 4 credits
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- One credit in an advanced math course
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Science: 4 credits
- Biology
- One credit in IPC or an additional authorized advanced science course
- Two credits in advanced science courses
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Social Studies: 3 credits
- U.S. History
- Government
- Economics or PFLE
- World Geography or World History
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Language Other Than English: 2 credits
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Physical Education: 1 credit
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Fine Arts: 1 credit
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Electives: 7 credits
- Certain endorsement pathways include a four-credit coherent sequence of CTE or certification courses
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Credit requirements specific to at least one endorsement
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