The requirements for a Ponaganset High School Diploma will involve multiple measures of student performance that include the successful completion of an established number of Carnegie Units based on standards, school-wide diploma assessments, and participation on the state assessment. Specifically, the Ponaganset Diploma System shall involve:
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Completion of the minimum required coursework credits, both in total and for specific subjects.
- Completion of proficiency-based tasks based on the Transferable Skills and other appropriate content standards.
- Completion of a Senior Passion Project, which includes a student-designed and implemented learning stretch based on an area of student interest, and a presentation of findings to a panel of judges that includes community members, to the extent possible.
- Completion of state assessments according to the timetable determined by the Board of Education.
NOTE: All four-year college bound seniors MUST take a minimum of 2 years of a world language; however, please check with your school counselor for more information. Starting with the class of 2028, 2 years of world language is required.
More information regarding specific graduation requirements can be found on the district website https://www.fg.k12.ri.us/home and the school website Ponaganset High School Website as well as in the program of studies (found on website/school counselor can direct to updated program of studies). Students should work closely with their school counselor to ensure that they are meeting the graduation requirements.