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1 I High School Course Credit Requirements 

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 21 Credits as follows:

• 4 English Language Arts
• 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
• 3 Social Studies
• 3 Science
• 2 World Language*
• 2 PE/Health
• 0.5 Art
• 0.5 Technology
• 0.5 Financial Literacy
• 2 Additional Course Credits

*Exemptions to the World Language requirement for students with disabilities will be determined by IEP teams as appropriate.

**This can be completed through a Personal Finance or other approved course, showing mastery by product for 2024 graduation cohort. 1.5 to 2 additional elective credits will be required for those identified students, depending on how the Financial Literacy course is completed.

2 I College and Career Readiness-Based Exam

The tests and assessments listed below measure students’ reading, writing,  and math skills. To graduate, students must complete at least one of the following:

• PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
• SAT (Formerly the Scholastic Assessment Test, now known simply as SAT)
• ACT (American College Test)
• AP (Advanced Placement)

3 I Performance-Based Diploma Assessment

A performance-based diploma assessment consists of a series of multifaceted assignments that serve as a culminating  demonstration of a student’s applied learning skills and knowledge of one or more content areas. 

Diploma Options for Students Taking the Rhode Island Alternate Assessment 

Students eligible for the alternate assessment as noted in the  student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may receive a diploma by meeting the following graduation requirements:

• Completion of the 21 credits as outlined in Part 1 with modified curriculum
• Completion of a senior project
• Participation in the State Alternate Assessment

Appeals Process: Any student who fails to meet the school district's minimum requirements for graduation has the right to appeal that determination. Information on the appeals process can be found in the district's Graduation Requirements Policy at www.providenceschools.org/graduation.