Transcript SHAPING YOUR FUTURE

The Cranston Public
Schools Diploma System
General Overview of ProficiencyBased Graduation Requirements
(PBGR)
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24 Credits
Required Courses
Working Portfolio and Graduation
Portfolio/Presentation
Community Service (20 hours over 4 years)
Standardized Assessments: NECAP
Comprehensive Course Assessments (Final
Exams)
Individualized Learning Plans (ILP)
PBGR: Credits
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24 credits
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Credit is awarded for final grade of D (65)
or higher (However, 4 year colleges
require a grade of C minus or higher)
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Depending on the course, student will
receive 1.0, .5, or .25 credit(s)
PBGR: Required Courses
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Students must complete:
4 credits in English
4 credits in Math
3 credits in Science
3 credits in Social Studies (1 credit must be US History)
.5 credit in Computer Technology
.5 credit in Fine Arts
1 credit Physical Education (.25 each year)
1 credit Health Education (.25 each year)
7 additional credits in elective courses
PBGR: The Working Portfolio
The Working Portfolio consists of artifacts and
accompanying reflections
 Artifacts are assignments/assessments/common
tasks that show evidence of proficiency in
communication, problem-solving, technology,
research, health, and the fine arts
 Artifacts are uploaded into the digital portfolio
system (RIEPS)
 After school support is available for assistance
with portfolio assignments
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PBGR: The Graduation Portfolio/
Presentation
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Completed in Senior Year
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Students select a specific number of
artifacts from their Working Portfolio to
become part of their Graduation Portfolio
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Students present their Graduation
Portfolios to a panel of 3 or 4 adults in
March/April of Senior Year.
PBGR: NECAP
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Every student is required to participate in
the New England Common
Assessment Program (NECAP) during
their junior year
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Students are expected to score at least
Partially Proficient on the Math and
English Assessments
PBGR: Comprehensive Course
Assessments
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Students are required to complete final
exams in all courses.
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Final exams represent a percentage of the
students’ final grade in the course.
PBGR: Individualized Learning Plan
(ILP)
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Students must participate in the ILP Goal
Setting activities in the high school
advisory program. Through the ILP
students develop and reflect on
academic, career, and personal/
social goals.
PBGR: Community Service
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Students must complete 20 hours of
community service over 4 years of high
school. It is anticipated that all students
complete the community service requirement
by the 2nd quarter of grade 12.
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Details on the new community service
component of PBGR are still being finalized.
Admission to Four Year Post
Secondary Institutions
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Requirements differ from PBGR requirements
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General rule: Students should strive to earn no lower
than a C minus (70) in a challenging program of studies
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Consult Cranston Public Schools’ Program of Studies for
course descriptions to determine appropriate course of
study for admission to technical, 2 year, or 4 year post
secondary institutions (available at www.cpsed.net)
Basic Admission Requirements for
Public Four Year Institutions:
Courses and Credits
4 credits of English
 3 credits of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
 2 credits of Social Studies
 2 credits of lab Science (Foundations of Physics,
Chemistry and Biology)
 2-3 credits of Foreign Language (Level 1 and Level 2)
 .5 credits of fine arts
 4.5 credits in additional electives
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Resources on specific colleges and programs are
available at www.collegeboard.com
Basic Admission Requirements for
Public Four Year Institutions:
Standardized Assessments
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PSAT in sophomore year for practice (best for
honor level students)
PSAT in fall of junior year for additional practice
and qualification for National Merit Scholarship
SAT or ACT in spring of junior year
SAT Subject Test (if needed) as soon as possible
after completion of advanced courses (spring of
junior year/fall of senior year)
SAT/ACT in fall of senior year
High School Programs:
Cranston Area Career and Technical Center
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CACTC offers the following programs:
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Aquaculture
- Finance/Marketing
Child Development
- CISCO Networking
Culinary & Pastry Arts
- Pre-Engineering/Robotics
CAD/Drafting
- Graphic Communications
Computer Technology
- Medical Pathways,
Residential Building Repair & Remodeling
Application process begins in the fall of Freshman year
 Open House/Parent tours in January
 For more information visit www.cpsed.net/cactc
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High School Programs:
The New England Laborers’/
Construction Career Academy Charter School
Students can attend the New England Laborers
Construction Career Academy in Freshman year.
 Programs available:
– Construction Craft Technology
– World of Work Exploration
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For more information visit their website
at charter.cpsed.net
The Freshman Year Schedule
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Students will be required to fill a 7 period
schedule. All students will take:
- English 9
- Social Studies (World History 1 or Democracy in Action)
- Math
- Science (Foundations for Physics)
- Phys Ed 9 /Health 9
- If schedule allows-students should complete
the fine art/ technology requirement in
freshman year
Remainder of schedule will depend
on students’ needs and goals
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College bound students should select a World Language
(Spanish, French, or Italian)
Some students will be required to take Targeted or
Intensive Reading (These are Federally mandated
courses)
Complete Fine Art requirement and Technology
requirement in Freshman year if possible
Students who qualify for Special Education Services will
need to be scheduled for the appropriate support class.
How to stay informed at the
high school level:
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Attend high school freshman orientation in the
summer
Attend high school Open Houses each year.
Sign up for High School List Serv to receive
email updates
Read High School newsletters and mailings
Read notices on quarterly report cards and
progress reports