Local school districts must establish procedures to ensure that students with limited English proficiency complete the Standards. To help some students perform their best, special accommodations that will not alter the validity of the standards assessments are available. All of our students must complete the Basic and High Standards to graduate from a public high school. The statewide tests will help schools identify those students, in their early years of education, who need extra help in mastering basic skills. Graduation Standards provide new options for our students.
High expectations are the key to learner success.
International researchers have made it clear that students must face high challenges and be given opportunities to apply what they have learned. The High Standards do just that. Do not underestimate our kids. They can do it if we support them. As under the old requirements, the assignment of grades and class rank is a local decision made by local school districts.