Graduation Requirements Through Alternate Pathways

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Are Alternate Pathways Needed?

Did you Pass all of the Keystone Exams?

Yes – Graduation Requirement Met! Congratulations!

No – Complete an Alternate Pathway

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Alternate Pathways

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Keystone Composite

  • Satisfactory Composite Score of 4452 or greater on Algebra I, Literature, and Biology 
  • Proficient on at least one exam and no less than basic on the remaining two

Alternative Assessment

  • Keystone exam proficiency or passing grade of 60% or higher in Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology courses

Standardized Test Scores

Attainment of Established Scores

SATTotal Score – 1010
PSATTotal Score – 970
ACTTotal Score – 21
ASVABTotal Score – 31

ACT WorkKeys Assessment

Attain Gold Level on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment

Level 5 on each of the three assessments

AP / IB Exam Scores

Attainment of an Established Score on an AP Exam (3) or IB Exam (4) Associated with Each Content Area of Keystone Exam Not Passed

Successful Completion of a Course

Successful Completion of a Concurrent Enrollment Course Associated with Each Content Area of Keystone Exam Not Passed

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Successful Completion of a Pre-Apprenticeship Program

4 Year Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education

Acceptance to an Accredited 4-Year Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education and Evidence of the Ability to Enroll in College-Level Coursework

Evidence Based – Must Have Three

  • Keystone exam proficiency or passing grade of 60% or higher in Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology courses

At least one of the following

Standardized Test Scores

Act WorkKey AssessmentSilver Level – Level 4 on each of the three assessements
SAT Subject TestScore – 630
AP Exam3
IB Exam3

Acceptance into an other-than-4-Year Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education

Acceptance into an Other-Than-4-Year Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education and Evidence of the Ability to Enroll in College-Level Coursework

Credentials

Attainment of an Industry-Recognized Credential

Successful Completion of a Course

Successful Completion of a Concurrent Enrollment Course or Postsecondary Course

No more than two of the following

  • Another Option listed Above
  • Completion of a Service Learning Project
  • Proficient / Advanced Keystone Score
  • Letter Guaranteeing Full-Time Employment
  • Certificate of Successful Completion of an Internship / Co-Op
  • Satisfactory Compliance with the NCAA’s Requirement of Core Courses for College-Bound Athletes with a Minimum GPA of 2.0

CTE

  • Keystone exam proficiency or passing grade of 60% or higher in Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology courses

Pass Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Classes

  • Attainment of an industry-based competency certification related to the cte concentrator’s program of study
  • Demonstration of a high likelihood of success on an approved industry-based competency assessment
  • Readiness for continued meaningful engagement in the cte concentrator’s program of study