Portland Public Schools Graduation Requirements Class of 2009

Credit Requirements, Diploma Endorsements, CIM Proficiency, and CAM Proficiency as presented by Steve Olczak, Director of Secondary Education

Credit Requirements:

4    English

3    Social Studies (Global/American Studies and Government/Economics)

3    Math (Including Algebra and Geometry Applications)

3    Science (Physical Science and Biology plus a Science credit that supports

      the Student's Education Plan

2    Wellness

1    Pathway Focus

3    Credits or more aligned with Pathway Core

1    Senior Pathway Portfolio/Project

5    Elective Credits

25 Total Credits

Diploma Endorsements

Graduates may earn endorsements on their diploma and transcript that recognize CIM and CAM achievement, College/University readiness, and Honors performance.

CIM Proficiency

All graduates will either meet Oregon Certificate of Initial Mastery (CIM) requirements, or demonstrate a Portland Public Schools proficiency level through the eight (8) CIM work samples for those requirements not met on the state CIM assessments.  Students meeting all state CIM requirements will earn one (1) proficiency-based elective credit.

CAM Proficiency

All graduates will either meet Oregon Certificate of Advanced Mastery (CAM) requirements, or

demonstrate a Portland Public Schools proficiency level on their CAM related learning experiences through their Senior Patheay Portfolio/Project.  Students meeting all state CAM requirements will earn two (2) proficiency-based elective credits.  Students not meeting state CAM requirements will earn one (1) proficiency credit for meeting Portland Public Schools CAM proficiency requirements through their Senior Career Portfolio/Project.

(2/21/05)

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