Pathways to Graduation

Score Proficient or Advanced on ALL 3 Keystone:

• Algebra
• Biology
• Literature

Proficient or Advanced on at least ONE of the Keystone Exams and at least Basic on the other two.

AND

Meet local grade-based requirements for Keystone content in which student is less than proficient.

AND

one piece of evidence listed below

Meet local grade-based requirements for Keystone content in which student is less than proficient.

AND
three pieces of evidence listed below

Meet local grade-based requirements for Keystone content in which student is less than proficient.

AND
one piece of evidence listed below

Earn a composite score of at least 4452 on Keystone exams:

• Algebra
• Biology
• Literature

No score can be Below Basic and at least one score must be Proficient or Advanced The Keystone Exam 2-score composite is 2939 or Greater (where eligible under §121.1)

• Attainment of one alternative assessment score or better: PSAT 10/NMSQT (970), or SAT (1010), or  ACT (21), ASVAB AFQT (31),
• Attainment of Gold Level or better ACT-WorkKeys
• Attainment of 3 or better on AP exam related to Keystone content area in which less than proficient AP Bio, AP English
• Successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship program (PYAP)
• Successful completion of concurrent enrollment course(s) related to each Keystone content area in which less than proficient
• Acceptance into an accredited, non-profit Institution of Higher Education (IHE) 4yr program for college-level coursework.

Must choose ONE or MORE of these:

• Attainment of 630 or better on any SAT Subject test
• Attainment of Silver level or better ACT-WorkKeys
• Attainment of 3 or better on any AP exam
• Attainment of industry recognized credentialization
• Successful completion of any concurrent enrollment or post secondary course.
• Acceptance into an accredited, non-profit Institution of Higher Education (IHE) other than 4yr program for college-level coursework.

AND

• Attain industry-based competency certification
• Likelihood of industry-based competency success.
• Readiness for continued engagement in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Concentrator program of study

Choose NO MORE than TWO of these:

• Attain advanced or Proficient on any Keystone Exam
• Letter guaranteeing full-time employment or military enlistment
• Completion of an internship, externship or cooperative education program
• Compliance with NCAA Division II academic requirements
• Successful completion of a service learning project