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Everett School Committee approves local competency determination, opens path for some past students to receive diplomas
Summary
The Everett School Committee voted 7-0 to adopt a district-level competency determination for diplomas after the statewide referendum removed MCAS as the graduation requirement; the policy sets specific course-based pathways for the class of 2025 and allows eligible former students to request a diploma after transcript review.
The Everett School Committee on Jan. 21 voted unanimously to adopt a district-level competency determination that replaces MCAS as the automatic measure of graduation eligibility for Everett Public Schools students. The 7-0 roll call followed a presentation from district leaders and brief committee discussion.
The approved policy requires students seeking a diploma to earn passing grades in three subject areas: a grade-10 English course, an algebra 1 or geometry sequence (equivalently Math 1 and Math 2 at Everett High School), and a science course such as biology or physics (or an equivalent course approved by the high school principal). The policy also includes a portfolio pathway for a small group of students with significant disabilities, to be determined by each student’s individualized education program team.
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