Fields on the Graduation tab that are specific to the state of California are described below. Fields that do not require unique, state-specific data are described in the Graduation article.
General Graduation Information
General Graduation Information
| Field | Description | Location | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation (Year End Status)
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The Graduation (Year End Status) indicates the student's enrollment end status. Users MUST fill in this field in order for the CalGrant GPA Verification Extract to generate. |
Database Location: Graduation.diplomaType
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.diplomaType |
CalGrant GPA Verification Extract
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| Post Grad Plans
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This field is used to indicate a student's plan post-graduation. |
Database Location: Graduation.postGradPlans
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postGradPlans |
Graduation Cohort Validations |
State Reporting Graduation Fields
The State Reporting Graduation fields are unique to the state of California. These fields allow districts to enter graduation-specific data for each student in the state of California.
State Reporting Graduation Fields| Field | Description | Location | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Entrance Req Status
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The College Entrance Req Status field is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. |
Database Location: Graduation.collegeEntrance ReqStatus
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.collegeEntrance ReqStatus |
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| Educational Institution Type
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The Educational Institution Type lists the type of educational or training institution based on the institution’s tax status:
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Database Location: Graduation.eduInstitutionType
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.eduInstitutionType |
CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary |
| FAFSA Completion Indicator | An indication a student met the graduation requirement to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or the California Dream Act Application or is exempted from the requirement in accordance with procedures outlined in the law.
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Database: Graduation.fafsa
CompletionIndication Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation Elements > fafsaCompletionIndicator |
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| Industry Field
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The Industry Field indicates the sector that best represents the field in which the respondent is employed, or the field in which the respondent will potentially be employed upon completion of the educational or training program where they are currently enrolled. |
Database Location: Graduation.employabilitySkills
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.employabilitySkills |
CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary |
| Post-High School Credential
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The Post-High School Credential lists an industry-recognized certification provided by a third-party entity, a degree or certificate issued by a postsecondary institution, a license issued by the State of California, or other measure of technical skill attainment that the respondent has received. |
Database Location: Graduation.postsecondaryReady Competencies
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation Elements > graduation.postsecondaryReady Competencies |
CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary |
| Post Secondary Acceptance Status
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The Post Secondary Acceptance Status field is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. |
Database Location: Graduation.postsecondary AcceptanceStatus
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation Elements > graduation.postsecondary Acceptance Status |
N/A |
| Post Secondary Application Status
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The Post Secondary Application Status checkbox is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. |
Database Location: Graduation.postsecondary AppStatus
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondary AppStatus |
N/A |
| Postsecondary Status Code
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The Post Secondary Status Code indicates the student's status after graduation or completion of a CTE program. Multiple selections can be made for this field. |
Database Location: Graduation.postsecondary Status
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondary Status |
CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary |
| Projected Graduation Date
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This field is used to enter the date on which a student is expected to graduate. The Projected Graduation Date is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. |
Database Location: Graduation.projectedGraduation Date
Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.projectedGraduation Date |
N/A |
State Seal Information
The State Seal Information section allows you to add State Seal records to a student's graduation record.
Users can add, edit, and delete state seals as necessary, according to their user rights. When a value is entered in any field in the row, users are NOT allowed to save a Graduation record until a State Seal value is selected or the line is deleted.
State Seal Information
| Field | Description | Location | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Seal | Indicates the type of State Seal the student receives. | ||
| Seal of Biliteracy:
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. |
Database:
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 1) Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 1) |
CALPADS SSID Enrollment | |
| Golden Seal of Merit:
The Golden State Seal Merit Diploma (GSSMD) insignia is awarded jointly by the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to recognize students who have demonstrated mastery of the high school curriculum in at least six subject areas. |
Database:
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 2) Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 2) |
CALPADS SSID Enrollment | |
| Civic Engagement:
The State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) insignia is awarded jointly by the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in civics education and participation, and an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. |
Database:
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 3) Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 3) |
CALPADS SSID Enrollment | |
| Date Earned | The date the student earned the State Seal.
This field is not used in state reporting and is only for district-tracking purposes. |
Database:
GraduationSeal.earnedDate Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.earnedDate |
N/A |
| Proficiency Date | The date on which the student was considered proficient in the value entered in the Language field. | Database:
GraduationSeal.proficiencyDate Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.proficiencyDate |
CALPADS SSID Enrollment |
| Language | The language in which the student earned state recognition. This list is only for the Seal of Biliteracy; it is not required for the Golden State Seal of Merit. |
Database:
GraduationSeal.language Ad hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.language |
CALPADS SSID Enrollment |
