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Guidance to open retroactive diploma requests for former Case High students; link to go live May 5
Summary
Swansea’s director of student services said the district will publish a form May 5 for former Case High students (2003–2024) to request transcript review and possible retroactive diplomas following changes to MCAS competency requirements.
Director of Student Services Mr. Scanlon told the school committee on April 20 that the district will open a process for former Joseph Case High School students to request a transcript review and, if they meet current graduation requirements without MCAS as a barrier, receive a retroactive diploma.
Who is eligible: The district's eligibility window covers former students who attended Case High between 2003 and 2024 and who did not receive a diploma because of MCAS testing requirements. Scanlon said the process is meant for those whose only barrier to an earned diploma was MCAS and not other credit or discipline issues.
How to apply: Scanlon said the district will post a link on the high‑school and district website on May 5 that opens a short form (Google form) to capture contact details; the guidance office will then review transcripts and contact applicants with next steps. He gave specific contact names for initial questions: Carrie Bulk, director of guidance, and Colleen Swanson, guidance department secretary, and provided the high‑school guidance phone number during the meeting.
Timing and outcome: Scanlon said families who have already reached out will be contacted promptly and that if a transcript review shows the student meets requirements, the district will issue a diploma and update the official transcript. Diplomas issued after the review will carry the district’s graduation date conventions for administrative purposes.
Why it matters: The Massachusetts competency and MCAS changes created an opportunity for former students to have diplomas issued after a transcript review; the school will assist applicants through a case‑by‑case process because the cohort spans two decades and circumstances vary.
Next steps: The May 5 web form, guidance office contact and a public information push (including the high school newsletter and public‑access channel messaging) will be used to notify former students and families of the process.
