SERIES 5000: STUDENTS, CURRICULUM, AND ACADEMIC MATTERS
5400 Curriculum, Instruction, and Parent/Guardian Involvement
5414 Completion Certificates
In lieu of a traditional high school diploma, the Board recognizes 3 completion certificates. Completion certificates are only available to students who are unable to satisfy District and state graduation requirements. A student who earns a completion certificate may participate in commencement and all other District graduation ceremonies and events to the same extent, and subject to the same rules, as students who have earned a traditional high school diploma.
A. Certificate of Academic Competence
The Board will award a Certificate of Academic Competence to a student who earns 23 high school credits and who demonstrates college or career readiness through the Michigan Merit Examination or on a recognized career-readiness assessment, such as the Compass or Work Keys assessment. A Certificate of Academic Competence is not a high school diploma and is intended for students who are not able to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum but who have demonstrated the requisite academic skills to be successful in a college or vocational trades program.
B. Certificate of Vocational Readiness
The Board will award a Certificate of Vocational Readiness to a student who completes 4 years of high school and who has demonstrated through a special education or career and technical education program the ability to perform work related tasks. A Certificate of Vocational Readiness is not a high school diploma and is intended for students who are not able to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum or to earn a Certificate of Academic Competence but who have demonstrated the requisite job-related skills to successfully enter the workforce, with or without accommodation.
C. Certificate of Attendance
The Board will award a Certificate of Attendance to a student who completes 4 years of high school. A Certificate of Attendance is not a high school diploma and is intended for those students who are not able to successfully complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum, earn a Certificate of Academic Competence, or earn a Certificate of Vocational Readiness.
Date adopted: 08/09/2021
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