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State Education Resources

Massachusetts College and Career Readiness

http://www.doe.mass.edu/ccr/

This Massachusetts College and Career Readiness site provides links to the Recommended High School Program of Studies (MassCore), the new Competency Determination Regulations that went into effect with the Class of 2010, and the alignment of high school Language Arts curriculum to College Readiness standards. See the menu at the left of the screen.

Verified on: 07/16/2012 | State: Massachusetts | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Michigan Graduation Policies

http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924---,00.html

This Michigan page provides the latest information on graduation requirements. Parents and students should scroll down the page to the "Complete FAQ," "About High School Requirements," and the "Info for Parents and Students" section to link to important information and provided guides. Check with the local school district for district specific requirements.

Verified on: 07/26/2012 | State: Michigan | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Minnesota Graduation Requirements

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/index.html

Scroll toward the bottom of the page to find "Graduation Requirements" to learn about the Minnesota graduation requirements that began with the Class of 2007-2008 and continue through the Class of 2015. Always verify with your school for additional local requirements for graduation.

Verified on: 09/26/2011 | State: Minnesota | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Mississippi Graduation Requirements

http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/student-assessment/student-assessment-satp2

Mississippi Graduation Requirements include passing the four Subject Area Testing Program End-of-Course tests. This site provides resources for those required end-of-course assessments. Always check with the local school/school district about local graduation requirements.

Verified on: 07/13/2012 | State: Mississippi | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Missouri Graduation Requirements

http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/sia/gradndex.htm

This Missouri graduation requirements were updated for the Class of 2010. These requirements increase the number of credits for graduation to 24. Always check with the school district for the latest information on local requirements. Note the "Questions and Answers" document.

Verified on: 06/26/2012 | State: Missouri | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Montana Graduation Requirements

http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/130/What+is+required+for+grades+k-12+in+montana%3B+subjects+activities%3F

This Montana search on graduation requirements clarifies the minimum course credit requirements for a student to graduate from a Montana public high school. School districts set their own graduation requirements in the state, so be sure to check with the local school district.

Verified on: 09/28/2011 | State: Montana | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Nebraska Graduation Requirements

http://www.education.ne.gov/Assessment/pdfs/Final_SAA_7_Update.pdf

General graduation requirements for Nebraska are listed on pages 12 and 13 of this document. Local Nebraska school districts may set additional high school graduation requirements. Parents should check with the local school district for a complete listing.

Verified on: 08/27/2011 | State: Nebraska | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Nevada General Graduation Requirements

http://nde.doe.nv.gov/Resources_GradRequirements.htm

This site reviews the general graduation requirements for Standard and Advanced Diploma in Nevada. Districts are permitted to increase these requirements so students must check with the school counselor to determine what is required at their school.

Verified on: 06/04/2012 | State: Nevada | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Nevada Graduation Requirements

http://nde.doe.nv.gov/Students_GradReq.html

Each Nevada school district determines its graduation requirements. This site lists those district-specific graduation requirements. Even if your district is listed, be sure to verify all graduation requirements with the school counselor.

Verified on: 06/04/2012 | State: Nevada | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

New Hampshire Graduation Requirements

http://www.education.nh.gov/innovations/hs_redesign/index.htm

New Hampshire school districts must see that their district graduation requirements comply with the state. This site links to the latest information on improving the state graduation standards.

Verified on: 07/21/2012 | State: New Hampshire | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

New Jersey Graduation Requirements

http://www.state.nj.us/education/ser/grad/

Select this New Jersey link for the latest state graduation requirements, "NJ State Minimum Graduation Requirements by Content Area and Grade 9 Class." A credit is defined as "a class that meets 40 minutes one time per week." Check with the school district to verify any additional graduation requirements.

Verified on: 07/21/2012 | State: New Jersey | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

New Mexico Graduation Requirements

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/Graduation/index.html

Look under the right-hand column on this New Mexico site for public school graduation requirements. The chart lists requirements by graduation class. Check with the school/school district for local graduation requirements.

Verified on: 05/31/2012 | State: New Mexico | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

New York General Education and Diploma Requirements

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/intro.html

Look here for New York general education and diploma requirements for students by the year of entry into ninth grade. It was last updated in 2011.

Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: New York | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

North Carolina Course of Study Graduation Requirements

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/graduation

LInk to the Course and Requirements chart to learn the requirements for North Carolina graduation plans as revised in 2012. This includes the Future-Ready Core and the Future-Ready Occupational Course of Study. Four Courses of Study lead to one diploma.

Verified on: 05/11/2012 | State: North Carolina | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

North Dakota Graduation Requirements

http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/resource/act/require.pdf

North Dakota graduation requirements are listed in this pdf. Check with your local school counselor to verify graduation requirements.

Verified on: 07/20/2012 | State: North Dakota | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Ohio Graduation Requirements

http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID;=1702&ContentID;=15291&Content;=61683

Learn about the graduation criteria for Ohio students which go into effect with the Class of 2014 as well as current requirements for students graduating through 2013. There are several frequently asked questions links to review, so plan to spend some time here.

Verified on: 06/08/2012 | State: Ohio | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Oklahoma Graduation Requirements

http://ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-high-school-graduation-requirements

You can find both the College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum and the Core Curriculum (prior to freshmen 2006-07) at this site. Students are enrolled in the College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum unless they submit written parental/legal guardian approval to elect the core curriculum. School districts may exceed these requirements, so be sure to inquire at enrollment.

Verified on: 05/16/2012 | State: Oklahoma | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Oregon Diploma

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368

It may be easiest to use the "Diploma-at-a-Glance" link to determine the appropriate high school graduation requirements as Oregon phases in new requirements. Each of the links provides additional information. The "Frequently Asked Questions" option may answer your questions as well.

Verified on: 07/19/2012 | State: Oregon | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Pennsylvania Graduation Requirements

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html

The Pennsylvania graduation requirements will change with the graduation class of 2014. This link from the Pennsylvania Code provides the latest information but note that school districts must specify their graduation requirements. Check with the school to determine specifics graduation requirements for that district.

Verified on: 07/20/2012 | State: Pennsylvania | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Rhode Island Graduation Requirements

Select this link for information on the Rhode Island Diploma System (local system toolkits for exhibition and portfolios). Graduation requirements include student portfolios and capstone projects in addition to assessment. Check with your counselor for details. Details about the changes in requirements (2011) can be found in this document: http://www.ride.ri.gov/HighSchoolReform/DOCS/2011/2014_letter_Eng.pdf

Verified on: 06/02/2012 | State: Rhode Island | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

South Carolina Graduation Requirements

http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/124/

Check out South Carolina high school graduation requirements here (24 credits). Always remember to check with the local school district to see if there are any additional local graduation requirements.

Verified on: 07/02/2012 | State: South Carolina | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

South Dakota Graduation Requirements

http://doe.sd.gov/octe/gradrequirements.asp

South Dakota graduation requirements were updated Dec 31,2009. Families will want to review the Graduation Requirements booklet that can be accessed through the right menu. Always verify with the high school counselor to check on local graduation requirements.

Verified on: 07/19/2012 | State: South Dakota | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Tennessee Graduation Requirements

http://www.state.tn.us/education/gradreq.shtml

Parents and students can locate core curriculum requirements for graduation in Tennessee as well as other information about assessment requirements for graduation at this site.

Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: Tennessee | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements

Tennessee High School Diploma Project

http://www.state.tn.us/education/TDP/index.shtml

The Tennessee Diploma Project encourages students to be college- and career-ready. You can learn about both the College and Career-Ready graduation requirements and standards through this site.