Alternative Demonstration of Competency for Graduating Class of 2015 - September 2014 Revision

2015 Graduates

• All students planning on graduating in 2015 (seniors) meet with their counselor in January after first semester grades are posted to ensure they are on track to graduate.
• Counselors will conduct a transcript and class schedule review with all seniors to ensure they are in program to earn the credits needed for graduation.  Students not on track to graduate will develop a written plan with their counselor and parent outlining how and when they will complete the required courses to graduate.
• At this meeting the counselor and senior will complete the Demonstration of Competence Checklist to ensure the student has demonstrated competence in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing as required by state law.  All potential 2015 graduates will complete this form.
• Students will check the method they are using to demonstrate competence in each subject area.
• Students may use different methods of showing competence in different subject areas.
• Options set forth by NMPED will always be considered before using other options.
• If a student has not successfully completed any of the Alternate Demonstration of Competence (ADC) options the school will continue to offer opportunities to retake the appropriate End of Course exam.
• Students who believe they have demonstrated competency by another method not adopted in the ADC may appeal to the superintendent or designee, and shall be deemed to have demonstrated competency in that subject area if the appeal is successful.

Demonstration of Competency Checklist for Graduation 2015

Student Name: 

Student ID:

Student Date of Birth: 

All students must demonstrate competency in the five areas (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) and complete this form prior to receiving a New Mexico Diploma of Excellence.

If a student wishes to demonstrate competency through the APS Alternative Demonstration of Competency (ADC), students must submit a portfolio of student work that includes at least one of the items for each subject area in the matrix below. Students must have participated in at least one short cycle assessment in ninth or tenth grade and must have participated in a college placement or workplace readiness assessment prior to submitting an ADC.

Directions: Circle the boxes below that match the method used to demonstrate competency in each area, then attach documentation.

If a student fails to meet the criteria in the Alternate Demonstration of Competency, APS will continue to provide retake opportunities on the End of Course exams.

Reading	Math	Writing	Science	Social Studies
State Demonstration	State Demonstration	State Demonstration	State Demonstration	State Demonstration
Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year Institute of Higher Learning	Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year Institute of Higher Learning	Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year Institute of Higher Learning	Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year Institute of Higher Learning	Acceptance to an accredited 2 or 4-year Institute of Higher Learning
Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Certificated or Apprentice Career Education Program	Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Certificated or Apprentice Career Education Program	Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Certificated or Apprentice Career Education Program	Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Certificated or Apprentice Career Education Program	Acceptance to a Post-Secondary Certificated or Apprentice Career Education Program
Acceptance to a branch of the military	Acceptance to a branch of the military	Acceptance to a branch of the military	Acceptance to a branch of the military	Acceptance to a branch of the military
Final Exam Grade in a Junior or Senior English Class of “C” or better	Final Exam Grade in a Junior or Senior Math Class of “C” or better	Final Exam Grade in a Junior or Senior English Class of “C” or better	Final Exam Grade in a Science Class of “C” or better	Final Exam Grade in a Social Studies Class of “C” or better
Successful completion of a Dual Credit Course in English	Successful completion of a Dual Credit Course in Math	Successful completion of a Dual Credit Course in English	Successful completion of a Dual Credit Course in Science	Successful completion of a Dual Credit Course in Social Studies
Met proficiency on a  student project or essay with rubric or grading guidelines signed off by educator	Met proficiency on a student project or essay with rubric or grading guidelines signed off by educator	Met proficiency on a student project or essay with rubric or grading guidelines signed off by educator	Met proficiency on a student project or essay with rubric or grading guidelines signed off by educator	Met proficiency on a student project or essay with rubric or grading guidelines signed off by educator
Met IEP goals for a Career or Ability Graduation Pathway	Met IEP goals for a Career or Ability Graduation Pathway	Met IEP goals for a Career or Ability Graduation Pathway	Met IEP goals for a Career or Ability Graduation Pathway	Met IEP goals for a Career or Ability Graduation Pathway
Passing another state’s exit exam	Passing another state’s exit exam	Passing another state’s exit exam	Passing another state’s exit exam	Passing another state’s exit exam

Student Signature:

Educator Name:

Educator Signature:

Date:

Cross Ref.:

• Board Policy IH6.A: Alternative Demonstration of Competency for Graduating Class of 2014