Graduation Requirements

All students are required to meet specific requirements to graduate from a high school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The Pennsylvania Code provides for each local school entity to specify requirements for graduation in its strategic/comprehensive planning.  At Cambria Heights, those requirements shall include:

1.  Successful completion of 24 credits in the following areas:        

English (4)

Social Studies (3)
Science (3)
Mathematics (3)
Health & Physical Education (2)
Electives (9)

2.  Successful completion of Senior Seminar.

3.  Successful completion of Career Readiness 10 and 11.

4. Demonstration of proficiency on the Keystone Exams, approved industry-based assessment, or other state-approved pathway to graduation as outlined in Act 158.

 

5.  Scheduling four years of Math and/or Science courses (with the exception of students attending Admiral Peary Vocational Technical School).

6.  Completion of any additional requirements as set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.