School officials are reacting to proposed minimum graduation requirements for high school students that could begin for the Classes of 2023 and 2024 after the Kentucky Board of Education approved them on October 3.
Christian County Public School Superintendent Mary Ann Gemmill says they don’t know a whole lot about the proposed changes yet.
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Gemmill adds her main concern involves the special needs student population.
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As we previously reported, the proposed minimum high school graduation requirements are aligned to the profile of a graduate described by post-secondary educators and business and industry leaders that say that high school graduates should be able to clearly communicate, achieve academically, critically think, adapt to change and collaborate.In order to develop these skills, under the proposed requirements a graduate would complete a minimum of 22 credits to demonstrate foundational skills in reading and mathematics on high school assessments, which can be taken more than once and appealed to a local superintendent if necessary. Additional requirements include; completing the state science and social studies assessments, passing a state-mandated civic test, receiving instruction in financial literacy, and demonstrating essential skills and technology.
These requirements will be subject to a 30-day public comment period, which could start on November 1.
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