Student Graduation Pathways
Pathway 1: Keystone Proficiency
Proficiency Pathway (Goal Proficient or Advanced on each exam)
- Algebra I: (Must achieve 1500)
- Biology: (Must achieve 1500)
- Literature: (Must achieve 1500)
Pathway 2: Keystone Composite Score
- Composite Score Pathway (When adding Algebra + Biology + Literature Scores, the Goal is 4452)
- At least one score is proficient or advanced, and no score is below basic.
Pathway 3: Alternate Assessment
Grade passing requirements for Keystone content areas (Algebra I, Biology and Literature) AND one of the following:
- PSAT Composite Score (Goal 970)
- SAT Composite Score (Goal 1010)
- Transfer Student (Grad Report) Algebra Score
- Transfer Student (Grad Report) Algebra Performance Level
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Transfer Student (Grad Report) Biology Score
- Transfer Student (Grad Report) Biology Performance Level
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Transfer Student (Grad Report) Literature Score
- Transfer Student (Grad Report) Literature Performance Level
- ASVAB (Goal AFQT Score 31)
- 4 Year College Acceptance (Goal: Yes)
Pathway 4: Evidence Based
Grade passing requirements for Keystone content areas (Algebra I, Biology and Literature) AND 3 pieces of evidence including one of the following:
- Attainment of SAT subject test score of 630, AP exam score of 3, IB exam score of 3
- Attainment of Silver Level or better on ACT WorkKeys
- Postsecondary Acceptance (other than a 4-year institution)
- Industry recognized credential
Successful completion of concurrent enrollment or post-secondary course AND two of the following:
- Attainment of Proficient or Advanced on any Keystone Exam
- Satisfactory completion of service project (Listed at bottom of the page under Act 158 Resources).
- Satisfactory completion of an internship or cooperative education program
- Documentation of full-time employment or military enlistment
- Satisfactory compliance with NCAA core courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Pathway 5: CTE
Grade passing requirements for Keystone content areas (Algebra I, Biology and Literature and one of the following:
- Satisfactory completion of local requirements & attain industry certification
- NOCTI exam
Act 158 Resources
In Addition to:
River Valley School District Graduation Requirements
English:
4 Courses (English 9, 10, 11 & 12)
Social Studies:
4 Courses (US History I, US History II, World Cultures, Government and Economics)
Mathematics:
3 Courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
Science:
3 Courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Physical Education:
3 Courses (Physical Education 9, Physical Education 10-12, or Fitness and Sport)
Health
Electives
Total Credits Required: 25