Sheridan School District Graduation Requirements Sheridan High School

1. Create an Individual Career and Academic Plan

Each SSD2 graduate will engage in a multi-year process utilizing ICAP to help the student and family to explore a variety of career, academic and postsecondary opportunities. With the support of stakeholder adults, each student will develop the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skill sets necessary to create their own meaningful pathway to be career and college ready.

2. Earn 23 Credits

SSD2 will provide a comprehensive high school experience providing students multiple opportunities to explore a variety of interests in addition to completing a rigorous core academic program.

English
	
4 Credits

Math
	
3 Credits

Science
	
3 Credits

Social Studies
	
3.5 Credits (.5 must be Government/Civics)

Physical Education
	
1 Credit

Health Education
	
.5 Credit

Personal Financial Literacy
	
.5 Credit

Electives
	
7.5 Credits

3. Demonstrate 20 hours of Service Learning

Students must document a minimum of 20 hours of service learning while in high school.

4. Demonstrate competency in English and Math

Students must demonstrate competency in English and Math by meeting or exceeding the required levels of readiness as identified on the Colorado Department of Education’s Menu of College and Career Ready Demonstrations.

Menu of College and Career Ready Demonstrations

Beginning with the class of 2021, Sheridan students will be required to demonstrate college and career readiness via one of the approved methods outlined by the Colorado Department of Education and listed in the chart* below. Students must meet or exceed the required level of readiness in both English and Math through one of the following options:

Demonstration
	
English Language Arts
	
Math

Accuplacer
	
62 on Reading Comprehension
	
61 on ElementaryAlgebra

ACT
	
18
	
19
	
ACT Compass
	79
	63

ACT WorkKeys-National Career Readiness Certificate
	
Bronze or Higher
	
Bronze or Higher

Advanced Placement
	
2
	
2

Concurrent Enrollment
	
Passing Grade per district and higher education policy
	
Passing Grade per district and higher education policy

ASVAB
	
31
	
31

District Capstone
	
Individualized
	
Individualized

Industry Certificate
	
Individualized
	
Individualized

PSAT
	
430
	
480

SAT
	
430
	
460

Collaboratively-developed, standards based performance assessment
	
State-wide scoring criteria
	
State-wide scoring criteria

*The Colorado Department of Education’s Menu of College and Career Ready Demonstrations will continue to evolve as new assessments and mastery criterion are identified. The State Board of Education has a formal process to convene stakeholder groups to consider additions to the menu.

College and Career Ready Demonstrations may be adjusted to accommodate English learners, gifted students and students with disabilities.