Graduation (California)

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

Screenshot of the General Graduation Information editor.General Graduation Information  
 

Graduation (Year End Status)

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.

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Database Location:

Graduation.diplomaType

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.diplomaType

Reports:

CalGrant GPA Verification Extract

Graduation Cohort Validations

Post Grad Plans

This field is used to indicate a student's plan post graduation. 

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Database Location:

Graduation.postGradPlans

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postGradPlans

Reports:

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.

Screenshot of the State Reporting graduation fields.State Reporting Graduation Fields

College Entrance Req Status

The College Entrance Req Status field is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. 

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Database Location:

Graduation.collegeEntranceReqStatus

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.collegeEntranceReqStatus

Educational Institution Type

The Educational Institution Type lists the type of educational or training institution based on the institution’s tax status: 

  • 10: Public
  • 20: Private Nonprofit
  • 30: For Profit
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Database Location:

Graduation.eduInstitutionType

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.eduInstitutionType

Reports:

CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary

Industry Field

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.

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Database Location:

Graduation.employabilitySkills

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.employabilitySkills

Reports:

CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary

Post-High School Credential

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.

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Database Location:

Graduation.postsecondaryReadyCompetencies

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondaryReadyCompetencies

Reports:

CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary

Post Secondary Acceptance Status

The Post Secondary Acceptance Status field is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. 

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Database Location:

Graduation.postsecondaryAcceptanceStatus

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondaryAcceptanceStatus

Post Secondary Application Status

The Post Secondary Application Status checkbox is used only for district-tracking purposes and is not used for state reporting. 

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Database Location:

Graduation.postsecondaryAppStatus

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondaryAppStatus

Postsecondary Status Code

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.  

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Database Location:

Graduation.postsecondaryStatus

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.postsecondaryStatus

Reports:

CALPADS Postsecondary Status Summary

Projected Graduation Date 

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. 

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Database Location:

Graduation.projectedGraduationDate

Ad Hoc Inquiries:

Student > Learner > GraduationElements > graduation.projectedGraduationDate

State Seal Information

The State Seal Information section allows you to add State Seal records to a student's graduation record.

Screenshot of the State Seal Information fields.State Seal Information  

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DescriptionDefinitionDatabase LocationAd hoc Inquiries
State Seal Option
Seal of BiliteracyThe 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.

Reports: CALPADS SSID Enrollment
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 1)Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 1)
Golden Seal of MeritThe 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.

Reports: CALPADS SSID Enrollment
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 2)Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 2)
Civic EngagementThe 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. 

Reports: CALPADS SSID Enrollment
GraduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 3)Student > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.stateSeal (stateSeal = 3)
State Seal Other
Date EarnedThe date the student earned the State Seal.GraduationSeal.earnedDateStudent > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal >
graduationSeal.earnedDate
Proficiency DateThe date on which the student was considered proficient in the value entered in the Language field.GraduationSeal.proficiencyDateStudent > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.proficiencyDate
LanguageThe language in which the student earned state recognition. This list is only for the Seal of Biliteracy and it is not required for the Golden State Seal of Merit.GraduationSeal.languageStudent > Learner > GraduationElements > Graduation Seal > graduationSeal.language
Notes:
  • The Date Earned field is not utilized in state reporting and is only for district-tracking purposes. 
  • Users are able to add, edit, and delete state seals as necessary per user rights.
  • If 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.

Previous Versions

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