GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to carry a minimum of five courses each semester. Drug
awareness education is mandated by the State of Connecticut (minimum 15 hours)
as part of the graduation requirements. Students are required to take drug education
awareness every year.
Exit Criteria / Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Monroe Public Schools, a student must:
1. Earn a minimum of twenty (20) credits and meet the credit distribution requirement.
The college preparation certificate program requires a minimum of twenty-three
(23) credits.
2. Achieve proficiency on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) in
the areas of :
• Reading Across the Curriculum
• Writing Across the Curriculum
• Mathematics
• Science (future implementation)
In the event that the student does not meet the minimum level in any or all
of the three (3) areas on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT),
the
student must satisfactorily complete district performance task in that area.
These tasks will be administered within the student’s English, social
studies, and mathematics classes. (See Graduation Requirement Handbook)
College Preparatory Certificate
A minimum of twenty-three (23) credits is required for the College Preparatory
Certificate. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive
a special College Preparatory Certificate as well as their graduation diploma.
Please note that most colleges seek these minimal requirements. It is possible
to pursue a college education without this certificate.
Students enrolled in the College Preparatory Program of Study are encouraged
to take a variety of elective courses, which meet their individual interests
and/or goals. In such cases the grade received in these elective courses will
be used in the computation of the Honor Roll and total credits earned, but
will be omitted in the computation of rank in class. Grades varying from "A+" to "F" will
be issued as a normal procedure. A final grade will be issued to the student,
but will be exempt from class rank computations. Students should review course
descriptions to determine course weight.
The College Preparatory Certificate Requirements
SUBJECT CREDITS
English 4.00
Social Studies (must pass U.S. History) 3.00
Mathematics- (including Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra) 3.00
Science- (must pass Biology I) 3.50
*World Language- (3rd level & 2 yrs. in high school) 3.00(or 2)
Physical Education 1.00
Arts/Vocational Education 1.00
Electives 4.50(or 5)
Drug Awareness Education _____
23.00
*Minimum of 2 years must be at high school level.
Students must achieve proficiency on CAPT. See “Exit Criteria / Graduation
Requirements.”
The student should consult his counselor, who will help plan a course of study
to fit the needs of differing college entrance requirements. The total credits
required for the College Preparatory Certificate are the responsibility of the
student.
The Comprehensive Program of Study Requirements
Subject Credits
English 4.00
Social Studies (must pass U.S. History/Civics) 3.00
Science (must pass Biology I) 2.00
Mathematics (three years of Math) 3.00
Physical Education 1.00
Arts/Vocational Education 1.00
Electives 6.00
Drug Awareness Education
20.00
Early Graduation Requirements and Procedures
1. Students who wish to apply for EARLY GRADUATION (less than four years of high
school must submit a formal request during the previous year's course selection
process.
2. Students anticipating the completion of graduation requirements after four
and one half years must inform their counselor during the previous year's course
selection process.
3. Students who must return for an additional semester (ninth semester) due to
an unsuccessful senior year must register for the fall semester as soon as possible
before the opening day of school.
4. The request for mid-year departure must be coded on the student's course selection
computer sheet.
5. Every effort should be made to request appropriate half credit courses taught
during the first half of the school year. If a student must select a full year
course for one half credit, the request must receive the prior approval of the
high school principal. Teachers of full year courses must be informed in September
by the counselor that the student will be earning one half credit and will be
departing after first semester.
6. The student must complete Senior Destination form.
7. The following people should also be informed in September of all mid-year
graduates: computer programmer, administrative assistant, guidance secretary,
attendance clerk, and all teachers.
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