IKF-E - Graduation Requirements

(Exhibit: Chart of Approved Measures and Cut Scores for Graduation)

The following chart applies to the class of 2025 & 2026.

Measure

Cut Score/Criteria - Reading, Writing, Communicating

Cut Score/Criteria - Mathematics

Classic Accuplacer assessment

Score of at least 62 on Reading Comprehension or 70 on sentence skills

Score of at least 61 on Elementary Algebra

Next Generation Accuplacer

Score of 241 on Reading or 236 on Writing

Score of 255 on Arithmetic (AR) or 230 on Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS)

ACT assessment

Score of at least 18 on ACT English

Score of at least 19 on ACT Math

ACT WorkKeys assessment

Score of at least 3 (Bronze level)

Score of at least 3 (Bronze level)

Advanced Placement (AP) exam

Score of at least 2

Score of at least 2

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Score of at least 31 on the AFQT

Score of at least 31 on the AFQT

International Baccalaureate (IB) exam

Score of 4

Score of 4

SAT assessment

Score of at least 470 on Reading/Writing & Language

Score of at least 500 on Math

Collaboratively-developed, standards-based performance assessment, as identified by the Board and approved by the state.  For this option, students use an authentic application of Essential Skills for Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, through the creation of a complex product or presentation

State-wide scoring criteria

State-wide scoring criteria

@Concurrent enrollment course, as approved by the district and included in the student's academic plan of study or Individualized Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

Grade of at least 70%.

Grade of at least 70%.

Industry certificate

Receipt of the industry certificate and approval by the district-designated team

Receipt of the industry certificate and approval by the district-designated team

District capstone project

Completion of the district capstone project and approval by the district-designated team

Completion of the district capstone project and approval by the district-designated team

The following chart applies to the class of 2027 and beyond.

Measure

Cut Score/Criteria - Reading, Writing, Communicating

Cut Score/Criteria - Mathematics

Classic Accuplacer assessment

Score of at least 62 on Reading Comprehension or 70 on sentence skills

Score of at least 61 on Elementary Algebra

Next Generation Accuplacer

Score of 241 on Reading or 236 on Writing

Score of 255 on Arithmetic (AR) or 230 on Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS)

ACT assessment

Score of at least 18 on ACT English

Score of at least 19 on ACT Math

ACT WorkKeys assessment - National Career Readiness Certificate

Reading, Writing, Communicating, and Mathematics: Score of at least 3 (Bronze level)

Score of at least 3 (Bronze level)

Advanced Placement (AP) exam

Reading, Writing, and Communication: Score of at least 2

Mathematics: Score of at least 2

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Passing Grade per district and higher education policy

Mathematics: Passing Grade per district and higher education policy Score of at least 31 on the AFQT

District Capstone

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Individualized

Mathematics: Individualized

Industry Certificate

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Individualized

Mathematics: Individualized

International Baccalaureate (IB) exam

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Score of 4

Mathematics: Score of 4

SAT assessment

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: 470

Mathematics: 480

Collaboratively-developed, standards-based performance assessment, as identified by the Board and approved by the state.  For this option, students use an authentic application of Essential Skills for Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, through the creation of a complex product or presentation

Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Statewide Scoring Criteria

Mathematics: Statewide Scoring Criteria

Concurrent enrollment course, as approved by the district and included in the student's academic plan of study or Individualized Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

Grade of at least 70%

Grade of at least 70%

Industry certificate

Receipt of the industry certificate and approval by the district-designated team

Receipt of the industry certificate and approval by th

District capstone project

Completion of the district capstone project and approval by the district-designated team

Completion of the district capstone project and approval by the district-designated team

Issued: November 12, 2024