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Hingham holds first read of new competency determination graduation policy required after MCAS changes
Summary
At a first read on Nov. 10 the committee reviewed a district competency determination policy to replace MCAS graduation requirements. Policy sets course and portfolio pathways (English, math sequences, biology, and U.S. history for the class of 2027), clarifies IEP team and transfer‑student processes, and calls for parent education and staff PD.
The Hingham School Committee heard a first read on a new competency determination policy on Nov. 10, prompted by changes to the MCAS role in graduation requirements.
Erica (high school staff) explained the policy requires students to complete a set of course‑based or multi‑year competency paths to demonstrate proficiency in English, math, biology and, beginning with the class of 2027, U.S. history. For students who cannot…
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