Graduation Requirements
I. Course Credit Requirements
All students must earn a minimum of twenty (20) credits to graduate. Distribution requirements (16 credits) which are mandated by the Cumberland School Department and/or the State Department of Education are:
- Four (4) credits in English.
- Three (3) credits in social studies, at least one of which must be U.S. History.
- Three (4) sequential mathematics credits. Students who receive a 3 or higher on the math NECAP may fulfill the 4th math through a math related course.
- Three (3) science credits, students must have 2 years of a lab science, one a biological and one a physical science.
- Two (2) credits are required in Physical Education/Health.
- One-half (1/2) credit in technology/computer is required. On an individual basis, a student may demonstrate proficiency for graduation purposes and be released from this mandate.
- One-half (1/2) credit in the arts is required. On an individual basis, a student may demonstrate proficiency for graduation purposes and be released from this mandate.
- Outside of the required courses students must earn a minimum of an additional 4 credits.
II. Service Learning Requirement
All students must complete a Service Learning Project consisting of a minimum of 15 hours of service connected to academic learning. The project must be pre-approved and supervised by a teacher or administrator. The project must be completed by May of the 11th grade year.
III. NECAP Testing Requirement
All students must take the NECAP state testing during their 11th grade year. The NECAP will be given a weight
toward graduation to be determined by RI Department of Education.
IV. Comprehensive Course Assessments
All students will complete a Comprehensive Course Assessment in each class every semester.
V. Portfolio
Each year, students in all grades will compile a portfolio of work according to the standards outlined in the
Graduation by Proficiency Handbook. Students will present their portfolios in the spring of their 12th grade year.