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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Revision of Graduation Requirements: Unit Requirements and Inclusion of Ethnic Studies Course (10 Mins/Action)
Item Type:Action
Background:

In light of the ongoing pandemic and its potential impact on student experience and challenges, at the July 22, 2020 Board of Education Meeting, staff recommended the provisional reduction of total credits required to graduate from 230 to 220 for seniors scheduled to graduate in June of 2021.

 

This 1-year provision would apply to students throughout and up until the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year. The 10 credit reduction applies to the total credits earned but will not exempt students from meeting the core graduation requirements listed on the AUSD website.

 

Tonight, Staff recommends permanently changing AUSD's credit requirements for graduation to a total of 220 credits and seek the Board's approval to move forward. 

 

Staff are also requesting approval of the inclusion of the Ethnic Studies Course as a graduation requirement.

AUSD LCAP Goals:1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.
Submitted By:Sara Stone, Chief Academic Officer and Kirsten Zazo, Chief Student Support Officer
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Presentation: Revision of Graduation Unit Requirements and Inclusion of Ethnic Studies Course2/4/2021Presentation