(i) Basic. A limited display of knowledge and skills that shows student is
not approaching or approaching, but not yet meeting the standard.
(ii) Proficient. A satisfactory display of knowledge and skills that shows
student is meeting the standard.
(iii) Advanced. A superior display of knowledge and skills that shows
student is exceeding the standard.
(j)
“State Standards” means the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards, also
known as the Uniform Student Content and Performance Standards, that define what students
should be provided the opportunity to learn in the ten (10) content areas as described in W.S.
21-9-101(b) and set by the State Board of Education in Chapter 10 Education Rules.
Section 4. High School Diploma Requirements.
(a)
Graduation requirements for earning a high school diploma from any high
school within any school district of this state shall include successful completion of the
following components as evidenced by passing grades or by successful performance on
competency-based equivalency examinations:
(i)
Coursework, including courses taken for the attainment of a high school
diploma, shall include courses that, taken together, signify students are equipped to compete both
intellectually and economically in society. Coursework for the attainment of a high school
diploma shall be aligned to the state standards in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) and, at a
minimum, include the following:
(A) Four (4) school years of English;
(B) Three (3) school years of mathematics;
(C) Three (3) school years of science, one (1) year of which may be a
computer science course; and
(D) Three (3) school years of social studies, including history,
American government, and economic systems and institutions, provided business instructors may
instruct classes on economic systems and institutions.
(E) Courses taken before grade nine (9) used to satisfy high school
diploma requirements shall be aligned to the state standards in grades nine (9) through twelve
(12).
(F) Courses designated as functional equivalents may be used to
satisfy the coursework described in this subsection. The Department may verify appropriate
alignment of the functional equivalents to the state standards in grades nine (9) through twelve