Exhibition and PBGR

Class Of 2023 And Beyond Graduation Requirements

Students must earn 23 credits as delineated in the Program of Studies and complete an Exhibition project.

23 credits required for graduation: 

English: 4 credits

Mathematics: 4 credits

Science (includes Biology):   3 credits

Social Studies (includes US): 3 credits

Physical Education/Health: 2 credits

Fine Art: ½ credits

Civic Responsibility: ½ credits

Choice of Electives: *6 credits

*One Credit must be Authentic & Applied Learning Elective & Exhibition Graduation Requirement**

Total minimum credits 23 credits

Authentic & Applied Learning Electives

**Applied Learning Requirement: Class of 2023 and Beyond

Courses that meet the applied learning requirements challenge students to deeply apply their knowledge through performance based assessments and tasks.

Anatomy AP Comparative Government AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles AP French (VHS Learning) AP Portuguese (VHS Learning) AP Seminar AP Spanish AP Studio Art Architectural Engineering & Design Automotive Technology Apprenticeship Auto Tech I Auto Tech II Auto Tech III Baking and Pastry Basic House Wiring Biotechnology Broadcast Journalism Business Basics College/Career Planning for Seniors

Computer Animation I Computer Animation II Computers in Management Computer Toolbox Construction Technologies CPR Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Design & Engineering Capstone Intro to Engineering Design I Early Childhood Teaching & Learning Entrepreneurship - Shark Tank Exhibition Fabrication Technologies Financial & Managerial Accounting First Responder  Graphic Design I Graphic Design II House Wiring II International Business I

International Business II Introduction to Journalism Law & Order Leadership & Management in Business Marketing and Social Media Multi-Genre Writing Music Production I Music Production II Music Theory Personal Finance Principles of Engineering Design II  Public Speaking Real Estate, Homes, & Loans Robotics & Automation Small Engines Technology Sports & Entertainment Marketing Topics in Journalism Woodturning Woodworking Technologies I Woodworking Technologies II

Exhibition

½ Credit Prerequisite: None

This is a one semester course designed to assist students in completing the exhibition component for graduation by proficiency. Exhibition is a formal presentation (orally and in writing) of a comprehensive research project centered on a student’s personal interest. The culminating event of exhibition will be an oral presentation of the students’ findings to a panel of judges made up of LHS faculty and community members. The judging panel will assess whether the oral presentation meets the standard of proficiency that LHS and the Rhode Island Department of Education required for successful graduation. 

A student must complete an Exhibition Binder that meets standard, as determined by the Exhibition teacher, on all required components (Proposal, Research, Journals, Letters, Reflective Essay, Mentor Requirements, Practice Presentation) in order to present on the scheduled Exhibition Days. A student who does not meet the requirements (i.e. Exhibition Binder that meets standard) to present on the scheduled Exhibition days will receive a failing grade for the course, will not receive credit for the course, and subsequently placed on Academic Probation (see LHS Student Handbook). Students who do present on the scheduled Exhibition Days but their presentation does not meet standard will be provided an opportunity to present again and achieve standard. In the interim, the student will receive an “Incomplete” for the class until the student successfully completes the Exhibition requirement. LHS strongly emphasizes that taking the Exhibition class DOES NOT guarantee that the student will meet the standard of proficiency on their oral presentation required for graduation.

Rhode Island Department of Education – further information in regards to state standards/expectations for graduation requirements

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