Tool Search: Graduation
The Graduation tool enables districts to track graduation information used in state reporting, AYP (Average Yearly Progress) determinations, and NCLB (No Child Left Behind) report cards. Districts can track when a student first entered ninth grade and calculate his/her expected graduation date.
Fields on the Graduation tab that are specific to the state of Indiana are described below. See the core Graduation article for additional information.
General Graduation Information
The Graduation Detail section lists the student's general graduation information (diploma date, NGA cohort, etc.) and any required fields for state reporting.
General Graduation Information Editor
General Graduation Information Field Descriptions
| Field | Description | Location | Report |
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| Diploma Type | Indicates the measure of achievement the student received upon high school graduation. See the Diploma Type Codes table below for available codes, descriptions, and state definitions. | Database Location: graduation.diplomaType Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > diplomaType | Student Academic Records |
| NCLB Cohort Year | The end year of the four-year cohort used under NCLB legislation, auto-populated from the Date First Entered the 9th Grade field. | Database Location: graduation.cohortYearNCLB Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > cohortYearNCLB | Student School Associations |
State Reporting Graduation Fields
The State Reporting Graduation Fields are unique to the state of Indiana.
State Reporting Graduation Fields
State Reporting Field Descriptions
| Field | Description | Location | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Credit | Indicates the student received Adult Secondary Credit. | Database Location: graduation.ascCredit Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > ascCredit | |
| Employability Skills | Indicates the student gained learning experience that can be applied to a job post-graduation. Employability Skills prepare students for the ever-changing needs of today’s workforce.
| Database Location: graduation.employabilitySkills Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > employabilitySkills | Student Academic Records |
| Local Pathway | When a student is following a locally-approved pathway to graduation, a numeric value is entered in this field. The numeric value is assigned and approved by the State Board of Education. | Database Location: graduation.localPathway Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > localPathway | |
| Postsecondary-Ready Competencies | Indicates the student has achieved and/or demonstrated ability in at least one of the available options. | Database Location: graduation.postsecondaryReadyCompetencies Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > postsecondaryReadyCompetencies |
State Seal Information
State Seal InformationState Seal Information Field Descriptions
| Field | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| State Seal and Certs (required) | Indicates the state seal/certificate earned by the student.
| Database Location: graduationSeal.stateSeal Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > Graduation Seal > type |
| Date Earned | Date the seal was earned. | Database Location: graduationSeal.dateEarned Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > Graduation Seal > earnedDate |
| Language | Language in which a student became proficient and/or earned a state seal. | Database Location: graduationSeal.language Ad Hoc Inquiries: Student > Learner > Graduation elements > Graduation Seal > language |
Diploma Type Codes
Postsecondary-Ready Competency Codes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | Not Applicable or did not Demonstrate Postsecondary-Ready Competency | N/A |
| 01 | Honors Diploma | Requires fulfillment of all requirements of either the Academic or Technical Honors designation. Consult the Indiana Department of Education website for more information. |
| 02 | ACT - College Ready benchmarks | Student must meet the following score requirements in at least two of the four areas:
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| 03 | SAT - College Ready benchmarks | Student must meet the following score requirements:
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| 04 | ASVAB | The student must earn a minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of the branches of the US Military. The minimum score a student must earn is 31. Individual branch scores are as follows:
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| 05 | State and Industry recognized Credential or Certification | Indicates the student met the requirements set by the State Board of Education that demonstrate the competency. A list of credentials and certifications can be found on the Department of Education website. |
| 06 | State, Federal, or Industry recognized Apprenticeship | Indicates the student met the requirements set by the State Board of Education that demonstrate the competency. A list of apprenticeships can be found on the Department of Education website. |
| 07 | Career-Technical Education Concentrator | Student must earn a C average in at least two non-duplicative advanced courses (courses beyone an introductory course) within a particular program or program of student. |
| 08 | AP/IB/Dual Credit/Cambridge International Courses or CLEP Exam | Student must earn a C average or higher in at least three courses. If a student is taking AP/IB/Dual Credit courses to meet the postsecondary-ready competency, either:
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| 09 | Locally Created Pathway | Student has met the requirements of an individualized program that has been adopted and approved by the SBOE, and demonstrates knowledge and skill for success after high school. It must have three criteria for approval - Collaboration, Competency and Continuous Improvement. |
| 10 | Waiver from Postsecondary Readiness Competency | To qualify for a waiver, the student has not been successful in completing competency requirements by the conclusion of their senior year. This includes:
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| 11 | Alternate Assessment for Alternate Diploma | Student has been identified through their Case Conference Committee as a student eligible to take the I AM assessment and receive an Alternate Diploma. |
