In order to graduate from LPSD, a student must meet minimum graduation levels and acquire a minimum of twenty-one credits. Students are leveled in each content area and receive instruction at their actual ability level rather than age, and must demonstrate 80% proficiency on each assessment to advance from one level to the next. See Academics for how the levels work.
Minimum Graduation Levels
Students must be proficient or better in the levels listed below:
| Content Area | Graduation Level |
|---|---|
| Reading | L10 |
| Writing | L10 |
| Math | L10 or L11 (or higher) |
| Social Studies | L8 through L11 (any 3, must include 0.5 in Alaska Studies) |
| Science | L10 |
| Technology | L10 |
| Culture Awareness | L10 |
| Employability | L10 |
Credits
- A minimum of 21 credits is required to graduate.
- Students need a total of 3 credits in Math.
- Students need to earn three Social Studies credits from Levels 8-11 and must complete the Alaska Studies portion (0.5 credits) of Level 8 Social Studies in order to graduate. The Alaska Studies requirement is waived if the student is a junior or senior transferring into an Alaska public school, or has successfully completed a different state’s state history class (4 AAC 06.075).
The full Credit Conversion Chart and Pacing Chart are in the Student-Parent Handbook.
Advanced Coursework
To be eligible for advanced distance education coursework, students must first pass the minimum graduation level in the content area in which they wish to take an advanced course. See Student Resources for course applications.
Earning Credit Outside School
Through Experiencing Out, students can earn credit for experiences such as commercial fishing, fish camp, or a summer job.
State Assessments
Students also take Alaska’s required statewide assessments. See Alaska’s Required Assessments.
Contact
For questions about graduation, contact your principal or the school counselor:
Patty McCasland, School Counselor: (585) 490-2709