9–12 High School

Graduation Requirements

4.0 Credits English Language Arts

4.0 Credits Mathematics (1.0 credit in Algebra I required)

3.0 Credits Science (1.0 credit in Biology required)

4.0 Credits Social Studies

2.0 Credits Fine Arts

3.5 Credits Electives (0.5 credit Career Forward 11 required)

1.0 Credit Physical Education

0.5 Credit Health

22.0 Credits Total Required for Graduation

* All students in grade 9 will be enrolled in High School Essentials.

* The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School requires all students to complete Career Forward 11 in order to be eligible for graduation.

* Beginning with the graduating class of 2023, statewide graduation requirements provide pathways for high school students to demonstrate readiness for postsecondary success as outlined in Act 6 and Act 158.

The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School encourages parents to monitor their child’s progress toward meeting graduation requirements. Parents play a vital role in ensuring that their child has earned the required number of credits by their senior year. Typically, a student begins to accumulate credits as a freshman.

Graduation Pathways

In accordance with Pennsylvania’s Act 158 of 2018, effective with the graduating class of 2023, students must meet statewide graduation requirements through the designated graduation pathways.

PATHWAY 1: Keystone Proficiency Pathway

Score Proficient or Advanced (minimum scaled score of 1500 or better) on each Keystone Exam, including Algebra I, Literature, and Biology.

PATHWAY

A student who earned a non-numeric Proficient per Act 136 and later participated in the associated Keystone Exam may not use the numeric score to calculate the 2-Score Keystone Composite.

PATHWAY 3: Career & Technical Education Pathway

Successful completion of PA Cyber’s courses associated with the Keystone Exams, including Algebra I, English 10, and Biology, and meet one of the following:

• Attainment of an Industry-Based Competency Certification related to the CTE Concentrator’s program of study OR

• Demonstration of high likelihood of success on approved industry-based competency assessment OR

• Demonstration of readiness of continued meaningful engagement in a CTE Concentrator Program of Study

* PA Cyber does not offer this option for students but will accept demonstrated completion from a previous school district with necessary and appropriate records.

PATHWAY 4: Alternative Assessment Pathway

Successful completion of PA Cyber’s courses associated with the Keystone Exams, including Algebra I, English 10, and Biology, and meet one of the following:

• Attainment of established score on an approved alternative assessment:

• ACT: Score of 21 or higher

• ACT WorkKeys NCRC: Gold Level

• ASVAB AFQT: Composite Score of 31 or higher

• PSAT/NMSQT: Score of 970 or higher

• SAT: Score of 1010 or higher

• Attainment of established score of 3 or higher on an approved Advanced Placement (AP) Exam for each Keystone Exam content area in which the student achieved less than Proficient.

• Attainment of established score of 4 or higher on an approved International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Exam for each Keystone Exam content area in which the student achieved less than Proficient.

• Successful completion of a concurrent enrollment course for each Keystone Exam content area in which the student achieved less than Proficient.

• Demonstrate acceptance in an accredited 4-year non-profit institution of higher education and evidence of ability to enroll in college-level coursework.

• Successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

* PA Cyber does not offer all the above options for students but will accept demonstrated completion from a previous school district with necessary and appropriate records. Additional information about which options PA Cyber offers under Pathway 4 can be discussed with your Academic Advisor.

PATHWAY 5: Evidence-Based Pathway

Successful completion of PA Cyber’s courses associated with the Keystone Exams, including Algebra I, English 10, and Biology, and provide three pieces of evidence:

Section 1 Evidence:

• Attainment of established score on an approved alternative assessment:

• SAT: Score of 630 or higher on any Subject Test

• ACT WorkKeys NCRC: Silver Level

• Attainment of established score of 3 or higher on any Advanced Placement (AP) Exam.

• Attainment of established score of 3 or higher on any International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Exam.

• Successful completion of any concurrent enrollment course.

• Demonstrate acceptance in an other-than 4-year non-profit institution of higher education and evidence of ability to enroll in college-level coursework.

• Attainment of an Industry-Recognized Credential from an approved provider.

Section 2 Evidence:

• Score Proficient or Advanced on any Keystone Exam.

• Successful completion of an approved service-learning project.

• Successful completion on an approved internship, externship, or cooperative program.

• Meet NCAA Division II academic requirements for college-bound athletes.

• Letter guaranteeing full-time employment or military enlistment.

* At least one piece of evidence must come from Section 1.

* Total of three pieces of evidence must be provided in Section 1 and Section 2 combined.

* PA Cyber does not offer all the above options for students but will accept demonstrated completion from a previous school district with necessary and appropriate records. Additional information about which options PA Cyber offers under Pathway 5 can be discussed with your Academic Advisor.

Tips

• Attend each virtual, blended, or asynchronous class every day.

• Participate in class activities and discussions.

• Complete all required reading, assignments, and homework each day.

• Share the work that you complete each day with your parent or guardian.

• Keep close contact with your teachers and Academic Advisor.

• Follow the proper pacing for each of your courses.

• Attend all Keystone testing as required.

• Get involved with PA Cyber clubs and other activities.