RI High School Diploma Requirements

 

Coursework

Performance-Based

Assessments

State Assessment

Performance assessments are real-life experiences that require cross-

cutting skills, including communication, problem solving,

creativity, and teamwork. 

Students have multiple opportunities to master skills and complete their performance-based assessments.

The state assessment requires a demonstration of the essential literacy and numeracy skills

necessary for success.  

Students have multiple opportunities to retake the test, are given full credit for improvement, and can

substitute other approved assessments.

Coursework requires that students successfully complete at least 20

courses in core content areas including math, science, technology, reading, social studies, and the arts.

 Students have the opportunity to accelerate learning and make up

missing courses.

NECAP State Assessment Requirement

Students have multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement.

Junior Year October NECAPStudents must score partially

proficient (2) or better in Reading and Mathematics.

If students score substantially below proficient (1) in either Reading or Math, a Progress

Plan is developed in partnership with the student and their

family, and appropriate interventions are provided until

the requirement is met.

Senior Year October NECAPStudents must score partially

proficient (2) or show improvement in Reading and/ or

Math.

If a student shows the required level of improvement, they have

met the NECAP component of the graduation requirements.

Senior Year Spring NECAP Retest

Students must score partially proficient (2) or show

improvement from the initial administration of the NECAP in

Reading and/ or Math

Other Approved Tests

Students are able to submit test scores from Other Approved

Tests.

After students have taken the NECAP twice, they have multiple options:

OR

Neither option is mandatory

Other Approved Test List

• ACCUPLACER• Compass• ACT• SAT• Advanced Placement (AP) • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program• Higher Level Examinations• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)• PSAT• SAT Subject Tests (English and Mathematics) • Other State Graduation Exams*

Waivers and Appeals

WaiversWaivers are intended only for students for whom there is clear evidence that

they have reached the required level of proficiency. Students must be

proficient in grade 9-10 standards in order to receive a waiver.

To assist in determining which students are eligible for a waiver, there is a waiver eligibility

decision tree available on the RIDE website.

AppealsStudents and families retain the right to appeal overall

graduation decisions.

Additional TimeSome students may need further instruction and/or

additional time in school until they are proficient for

graduation.

Message to Students• You can do it! Be proactive and stay top of what you need to

graduate.

• Senior Year October NECAP Score Results will be available between January 23 - 29.

• You have multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement.

• Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators are all here to help you.

• Teachers and administrators will be setting up a meeting with you.

Message to Parents• Your involvement and support is essential.

• Your school will be contacting you to schedule a meeting.

• Senior Year October NECAP Score Results will be available between January 23 - 29.

• There are multiple opportunities to meet the state assessment requirement.

• Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators are all here to help your child.