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Graduation Resources

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Graduation Requirements

Beginning in 2013-2014, all students in grades nine through twelve will follow these graduation requirements. Twenty-two (22) units will be required for graduation. Of these twenty-two (22) units, sixteen (16) will be specified units. Of these units, the following are required:

SMART CORE: Sixteen (16) units

English: Four (4) units – 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

Oral Communications: One-half (1/2) unit

Mathematics: Four (4) units (all students under Smart Core must take a mathematics course in grade 11 or 12 and complete Algebra II.)

• Algebra I or Algebra A & B* which may be taken in grades 7-8 or 8-9 Geometry or Investigating 
• Geometry or Geometry A & B* which may be taken in grades 8-9 or 9-10
  *A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement. 
• Algebra II
• Choice of: Transitions to College Math, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Computer Math, Algebra III, or an Advanced Placement Math (comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable).

Natural Science: Three (3) units with lab experience chosen from

• Physical Science
• Biology or Applied Biology/Chemistry 
• Chemistry 
• Physics or Principles of Technology I & II or PIC Physics

Social Studies: Three (3) units

• Civics - One-half (1/2) unit 
• World History - One unit 
• U. S. History - One unit

Physical Education: One-half (1/2) unit
Note: While one-half (1/2) unit is required for graduation, no more than one (1) unit may be applied toward fulfilling the necessary units to graduate.

Health and Safety: One-half (1/2) unit

Economics: One half (1/2) unit – dependent upon the certification of the teacher teaching the course, this can count toward the required three (3) social studies credits or the six (6) required Career Focus elective credits.

Fine Arts: One-half (1/2) unit

Career Focus: Six (6) units

Total: 22 units

All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to the curriculum policy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate.

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Graduation Dates

All PCSSD graduation ceremonies will be held on Sunday, July 19 at Barton Coliseum at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds (2600 Howard St. Little Rock, AR 72206).

The times are as follows:

REMINDER: graduation exercises are contingent upon the CDC and State COVID - 19 regulations at the time of the graduation. Each graduate will be allowed to have four (4) guests who must agree to social distancing. Additionally, all attending must wear the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).

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Process for Transcripts

• Transcript release forms will be sent to students and parents through Google classrooms and school websites.
• Completed transcript request forms can be emailed to the registrar.
• Once transcripts are final and ready to be sent, registrars will report to schools to process and mail transcripts. 
• Once transcript requests are complete at the school level, all transcripts will be dropped off at district office to be mailed.
• There will be no charge for transcripts for 2020 graduates.

Registrar Contact by High School

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Test Prep Resources

• ACT www.bestcolleges.com/resources/act-prep
• SAT www.bestcolleges.com/resources/sat-prep