REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

1. Graduation Project: All students must complete a state-mandated project before a Wattsburg Area School District diploma is awarded. The project must follow established guidelines and will be evaluated by a faculty team. The guidance office will inform all students of details of these requirements when scheduling.

2. All students must score Proficient or Advanced in the areas of reading, math, & writing either on the Pennsylvania State System of Assessment (PSSA) or the local system of assessment.

3. All students must pass Algebra II and Geometry to graduate. Students may be required to complete more than four math credits to meet this requirement.
4. All students must complete these required courses and credits:

 

Full Time Seneca Students (ECTS):

Subject	Credit
English	4
Social Studies	4
Math	4+
Science	3
Physical Education	2
Health	1
Computer Skills	1
Careers	.5
Independent Living	.5
Electives- 8.0	Total 28.0

 

ECTS (Erie County Technical School) students:

Subject	Credit
English	4
Social Studies	3
Math	4+
Science	3
Physical Education	1
Health	1
Computer/Careers	1
Computer Applications	.5
Independent Living	.5
ECTS lab- 12.0	Total 30.0

Waivers have been granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Wattsburg School District for ECTS students in the area of math and social studies. These waivers apply only when necessary.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION

To be promoted to the next grade level, students must have the following credits:

Promotion to 9th grade, successful completion of 8th grade

Promotion to 10th grade 6 credits

Promotion to 11th grade 13 credits

Promotion to 12th grade 20 credits