Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation

Policy: 2415

Section: 2000 - Instruction

Montesano School District #66

Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation

The board is committed to providing graduation pathways that are student-focused, adaptable, rigorous, and meaningful ways for students to demonstrate appropriate readiness in support of their individualized career and college goals. As part of that commitment, the Montesano School District offers multiple pathway options, including a performance-based pathway for high school graduation.

The performance-based pathway includes the following components:

• Proposal created by the student, or a learning contract for a performance-based pathway opportunity developed by a school or the district,
• Student Learning experience,
• Product created by the student based on the learning experience that must demonstrate that the student has met learning standards in English Language Arts or math, and
• Evaluation of the student product, performed locally, involving at least one teacher endorsed in the relevant subject area(s) using state-developed proficiency targets and associated rubrics.

The superintendent or designee will develop a process in accordance with the accompanying procedures for:

• Approving student proposals and performance-based pathway opportunities developed by a school or the district,
• Assessing student products, and
• Addressing the safety of the student learning experience.

At least annually, the district will examine data on student groups participating in and completing each graduation pathway option offered by the school district according to RCW 28A.655.260.

Adoption Date: 2/25

Classification: Essential

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