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006.0050 PROGRAM OF STUDIES AND GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
This policy takes effect
beginning with the graduating class of 2008 except as noted for some specific sections.
1.0 Philosophy
1.1.
The primary goal
of education is the development of individuals who possess the knowledge,
skills, and human characteristics necessary to enable them to live meaningfully
as individuals and as positive contributors to society. To achieve this goal,
the individual must be provided experiences to develop skills in language and
thinking, scientific understanding, mathematics, historical perception,
aesthetic appreciation, social interactions, movement, fitness and health, and
career competencies.
1.1.1.
The elementary
school reaches the greatest number of students during their formative years.
This responsibility makes it imperative that each elementary school be provided
with effective leadership, meaningful standards, a balanced curriculum,
sufficient means, and competent staff.
1.1.2.
It is imperative
that secondary schools provide the opportunity for every student to have a
challenging educational experience which will prepare him/her to pursue a
fulfilling and productive role in society, which enhances our culture. A
comprehensive curriculum with enough flexibility to strengthen individual
talents and interests must be available for all students.
2.0 Curriculum
2.1.
The Board of
Education adopts, as the curriculum of
2.1.1.
Elementary
Education Requirements: At a minimum, elementary students shall receive
instruction in the following subjects:
2.1.1.1. Grades K – 2
2.1.1.1.1.
Reading/Language
Arts
2.1.1.1.2.
Mathematics
2.1.1.1.3.
Integrated
Curriculum
2.1.1.2. Grades 3 – 6
2.1.1.2.1.
Reading/Language
Arts
2.1.1.2.2.
Mathematics
2.1.1.2.3.
Science
2.1.1.2.4.
Social Studies
2.1.1.2.5.
Arts
2.1.1.2.5.1. Visual Arts
2.1.1.2.5.2. Music
2.1.1.2.5.3. Dance
2.1.1.2.5.4. Theatre
2.1.1.2.6.
Health Education
2.1.1.2.7.
Physical
Education
2.1.1.2.8.
Educational
Technology
2.1.1.2.9.
Library Media
2.1.2.
Middle School
Education Requirements: Students in grades seven and eight will earn a minimum
of 11.5 units of credit as shown below:
2.1.2.1. Language Arts (2.0 units of credit)
2.1.2.2. Mathematics (2.0 units of credit)
2.1.2.3. Science (1.5 units of credit)
2.1.2.4. Social Studies (1.5 units of credit)
2.1.2.5. The Arts (1.0 unit of credit from any of the
following):
2.1.2.5.1. Visual Arts
2.1.2.5.2. Music
2.1.2.5.3. Dance
2.1.2.5.4. Theatre
2.1.2.6. Physical Education (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.2.7. Health Education (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.2.8. Technology, Life, and Careers (1.0 units of credit)
2.1.2.9. Electives (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.
High School
Requirements: Students in grades 9–12 shall be required to earn the minimum number
of credits shown below to graduate.
2.1.3.1. Students graduating in 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 – 26.5
units of credit
2.1.3.2. Students graduating 2009-2010 or later – 25.5 units of
credit
2.1.3.3. Language Arts (4.0 units of credit)
2.1.3.3.1.
9th
Grade level (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.3.2.
10th
Grade level (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.3.3.
11th
Grade level (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.3.4.
Applied or
advanced language arts credit (1.0 unit of credit) from the list of courses,
determined by the board of education and approved by USOE, using the following
criteria and consistent with the student’s SEOP;
2.1.3.3.4.1.
Courses are
within the field/discipline of language arts with a significant portion of
instruction aligned to language arts content, principles, knowledge, and
skills; AND
2.1.3.3.4.2. courses provide instruction that leads to student
understanding of the nature and disposition of language arts; AND
2.1.3.3.4.3. courses apply the fundamental concepts and skills of
language arts; AND
2.1.3.3.4.4. Courses provide developmentally appropriate content;
AND
2.1.3.3.4.5. Courses develop skills in reading, writing, listening,
speaking, and presentation.
2.1.3.4. Mathematics (2.0 units of credit) [3.0 units of credit
beginning with the graduating class of 2011]
2.1.3.4.1.
The minimal math
requirement shall be Elementary Algebra OR Applied Mathematics I AND Geometry
OR Applied Mathematics II.
2.1.3.4.2.
Additional math
credit may be earned for any mathematics courses selected from the Core courses
or applied or supplemental courses from the lists of courses determined by the
board and approved by USOE using the following criteria and consistent with the
student’s SEOP;
2.1.3.4.2.1.
Courses are
within the field/discipline of mathematics with a significant portion of
instruction aligned to mathematics content, principles, knowledge, and skills;
AND
2.1.3.4.2.2.
Courses provide
instruction that leads to student understanding of the nature and disposition
of mathematics; AND
2.1.3.4.2.3.
Courses apply the
fundamental concepts and skills of mathematics; AND
2.1.3.4.2.4.
Courses provide
developmentally appropriate content; AND
2.1.3.4.2.5.
Courses include
the five process skills of mathematics: problem solving, reasoning,
communication, connections, and representation.
2.1.3.4.3.
No student may
obtain two high school mathematics credits for completing the same or an
equivalent course an additional time. (Example: Elementary Algebra, Algebra I
and Applied Math I are equivalent courses. Only one mathematics credit may be
earned even if two of the above courses are taken.)
2.1.3.4.4.
A student may not
take a course for mathematics credit that is a prerequisite for a course which
the student has previously completed. (Example: If the student has already
completed Geometry, he/she may not then go back and take Elementary Algebra for
mathematics credit.)
2.1.3.5. Science (2.0 Units of credit from the following four foundation
areas) [Beginning with the graduating class of 2011, 3.0 units of credit, two
of which must be from the four foundation areas]
2.1.3.5.1.
Earth Systems
Science (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.5.2.
Biological
Science (1.0 unit of credit)
2.1.3.5.3.
Chemistry (1.0
unit of credit)
2.1.3.5.4.
Physics (1.0 unit
of credit)
2.1.3.5.5.
One additional
unit of credit from the foundation courses or the applied or advanced science
list determined by the local board and approved by USOE using the following
criteria and consistent with the student’s SEOP;
2.1.3.5.5.1.
Courses are
within the field/discipline of science with a significant portion of
instruction aligned to science content, principles, knowledge, and skills; AND
2.1.3.5.5.2.
Courses provide
instruction that leads to student understanding of the nature and disposition
of science; AND
2.1.3.5.5.3.
Courses apply the
fundamental concepts and skills of science; AND
2.1.3.5.5.4.
Courses provide
developmentally appropriate content; AND
2.1.3.5.5.5.
Courses include
the areas of physical, natural, or applied sciences; AND
2.1.3.5.5.6.
Courses develop
students’ skills in scientific inquiry.
2.1.3.6. Social Studies (2.5 units of credit)
2.1.3.6.1.
Geography for
Life (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.6.2.
World
Civilizations (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.6.3.
U.S. History (1.0
unit of credit)
2.1.3.6.4.
U.S. Government
and Citizenship (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.7. The Arts (1.5 units of credit from any of the
following performance areas):
2.1.3.7.1.
Visual Arts
2.1.3.7.2.
Music
2.1.3.7.3.
Dance
2.1.3.7.4.
Theatre
2.1.3.8. Physical and Health Education (2.0 units of credit)
2.1.3.8.1.
Health (0.5 unit
of credit)
2.1.3.8.2.
Participation
skills (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.8.3.
Fitness for Life
(0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.8.4.
Individualized
Lifetime Activities (0.5 unit of credit) OR team sport / athletic participation
(0.5 unit of credit with school approval). A maximum of 0.5 unit of credit may
be earned through sport / athletic participation during grades 9–12.
2.1.3.9. Career and Technical Education (1.0 unit of credit
from any of the following):
2.1.3.9.1.
Agriculture
2.1.3.9.2.
Business
2.1.3.9.3.
Family and
Consumer Sciences
2.1.3.9.4.
Health Science
and Technology
2.1.3.9.5.
Information
Technology
2.1.3.9.6.
Marketing
2.1.3.9.7.
Technology and
Engineering Education
2.1.3.9.8.
Trade and
Technical Education
2.1.3.10. Educational Technology (0.5 unit of credit.)
2.1.3.10.1.
Computer
Technology
2.1.3.10.2.
Successful
completion of a state-approved competency examination
2.1.3.11. General Financial Literacy (0.5 unit of credit)
2.1.3.12. Electives (as necessary to acquire a sufficient number
of credits for graduation)
2.1.4.
State School
Board approved CRTs shall be used to assess student mastery of the following:
2.1.4.1.
2.1.4.2. Language Arts (grades 1 – 11)
2.1.4.3. Mathematics (grades 1 – 11) as defined under State
Board Rule R277-700-6D (2)
2.1.4.4. Science (grades 4-11) as defined under State Board
Rule R277-700-6D (3)
2.1.4.5. Effectiveness of written expression in grade 9
2.1.5.
Beginning in
grade 10, students shall participate in the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test
(UBSCT) as defined under State Board Rule 277-700-10, (See graduation
requirements in section 5.0 of this policy.)
3.0 Course Standards
3.1.
The State Board
of Education establishes minimum course description standards for each course
in the required general core. The goal is for students to achieve mastery
rather than simply complete a certain amount of seat time.
4.0 SEP/SEOP
4.1.
A Student
Education Plan/Student Education Occupation Plan (SEP/SEOP) will be developed
cooperatively by the student, designated school personnel, and parents. This
plan will be guided by the general requirements; individual student interests
and goals; and will, at a minimum, be formally reviewed at the beginning of
grade 1 and at the end of grades 3 and 6 and annually thereafter. Each
student’s high school plan will identify an area of concentration (perhaps as
much as four to five units) in a cluster related to his/her post-secondary
goal. (See Policy 007.1805 Student Education Plan)
5.0 Graduation
5.1.
Students are
eligible to receive a diploma or certificate of completion based on the
following criteria:
5.1.1.
A Diploma indicating
a student has passed the UBSCT will be awarded to a student who:
5.1.1.1. Has earned as a minimum the number of units of credit in grades 9 through 12
outlined in section 2.0 of this policy: AND
5.1.1.2. Has successfully passed all subtests of the UBSCT.
5.1.2.
A Diploma indicating
a student has not passed the UBSCT will be awarded to a student who:
5.1.2.1. Has earned as a minimum the number of units of credit
in grades 9 through 12 outlined in section 2.0 of this policy; AND has not
passed all subtests of the UBSCT, but has provided documentation of at least
three attempts to take and pass all subtests of the UBSCT: OR
5.1.2.2. Is under an IEP; and has met all district and state
course requirements for graduation; AND has not passed all subtests of the UBSCT,
but has provided documentation of at least three attempts to take and pass all
subtests of the UBSCT, unless the IEP team determines that the student’s
participation in statewide assessment is through the Utah Alternate Assessment
(UAA).
5.1.3.
A Certificate of
Completion will be awarded to a student who has completed his/her senior year
and is exiting the school system, but has not met all state or district
requirements for a diploma.
5.1.4.
Students
receiving a Diploma are eligible to participate in high school graduation
exercises. Students receiving a Certificate of Completion are not eligible to
participate in high school graduation exercises.
5.1.5.
Graduation issues
must be addressed for students with special needs by the IEP team on an
individual basis. The IEP is the vehicle for making changes to graduation
requirements to meet the unique educational needs for students with
disabilities. As such, the IEP must document the nature and extent of
modifications, substitutions, and/or exemptions made to accommodate a student
with disabilities.
Courses meeting the criteria for
graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2011
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Language Arts – Three courses from the Foundations plus one from the Applied and Advanced list. |
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Foundation
Courses |
Applied
and Advanced Courses |
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English 9 English 10 English 11 |
Literary Magazine Humanities Journalism 1 and 2 AP Literature and
Composition AP Language and Composition Basic Writing Skills –
UBSCT Basic 12th Grade
Language Arts College Prep Language Arts |
Forensics/Debate Technical Writing School Newspaper Creative Writing 1 and 2 Literature Business Communication World Languages 3, 4, or AP Debate Concurrent Enrollment
Course* |
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Mathematics
– Elementary Algebra and Geometry plus
one course from the Applied and Advanced list |
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Foundation
Courses |
Applied,
Advanced or Supplemental Courses |
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Elementary Algebra or Algebra A and B, or Applied Mathematics I Geometry or Geometry A and B or Applied Mathematics II |
Intermediate Algebra Pre-calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Basic Math Skills – UBSCT Mathematics Prep – ACT/SAT Accounting I and II Intuitive Calculus Computer Programming |
Algebra A Geometry A Mathematics of Personal
Finance Senior Mathematics Review
for College Quantitative Analysis Applied Mathematics III Discrete Mathematics Statistics &
Probability Concurrent Enrollment* |
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Science – Courses from two of the four areas of science on
the Foundation Courses list plus
an additional course from the Foundation Courses list or Applied and Advanced
Courses list |
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Foundation
Courses |
Applied or
Advanced courses |
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Biology Human Biology Biology – Agricultural Science Technology AP Biology Chemistry AP Chemistry Earth Systems Science Physics Physics – Engineering AP Physics |
Aquaculture Animal Science Plant Science Agricultural Science Plant and Soil Science Natural Resource Management Applied Biology and
Chemistry Astronomy Principles of Technology I
or II Pre-Engineering Electronics Medical Anatomy and
Physiology |
Anatomy and Physiology Biotechnology botany Marine biology Physiology Zoology Geology Meteorology AP Environmental Science Ecology Wildlife management Environmental Science Concurrent Enrollment* |
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*Concurrent
enrollment courses offered from college/university language arts, mathematics,
and science departments
NOTE:
Teachers currently meeting state license and endorsement requirements for an
approved applied or advanced course are qualified to teach that course. 8-4-06