- Washoe County School District
- Information for High School
Assessments in High School
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Nevada High School Assessments and Graduation Requirements (https://doe.nv.gov/High_School_Graduation/)
Diploma Requirements (Student Accounting)
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Which assessments will students take in high school?
State and district mandated assessments include:- Assessments used to determine appropriate learning pathways:
- PSAT, ACT with Writing (CCR assessment)
- Assessments required for graduation* and/or state & federal accountability**:
- College and Career Readiness/CCR assessment (ACT with Writing) < graduation requirement
- Civics Examination < graduation requirement
- High School Science assessment (Life/Biology standards)
- Nevada Alternate, High School (alternative diploma candidates)
- College and Career Readiness/CCR assessment (ACT with Writing) < graduation requirement
- Assessments taken at the conclusion of an academic course or program of study:
- CTE exams, Semester finals (classroom, district, state), AP exams
**Nevada Revised Statute 390.105Students are encouraged to participate in other national assessments to be eligible for scholarships and skills certificates. Optional assessments may qualify a student for endorsements on their high school diploma. See "Scholarships, Certifications, Endorsements", click HEREWCSD District Finals:- District Finals in Math (Algebra & Geometry courses), Biology, CTE, ELL
- On Hold--Statewide: Nevada End of Course (EOC) Finals (state sponsored); NRS 390.700
» Information: WCSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulations (Search for: Final Test Guidelines)
- Assessments used to determine appropriate learning pathways: