Pennsylvania High School Graduation Requirements Relevant Links
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Relevant Links
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This website provides comprehensive information on all aspects of the ACT assessments.
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ACT Fee Waiver
This document provides eligibility requirements for the ACT fee waiver.
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This website provides information on ACT WorkKeys assessments which measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace and workplace skills that can affect job performance. Individuals who successfully complete three assessments—Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents—earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program
A program authorized by the college board that allows a student to study college-level subjects while enrolled in high school and to receive advanced placement and college credit for earning a qualified score on the course-related Advanced Placement Exam. This website provides AP resources for students, AP coordinators, teachers, and administrators.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Fee Reduction
This website provides eligibility requirements for AP Exam fee reductions.
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ASVAB and ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP)
These websites offer information on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) multi-aptitude test, study guides, and practice tests, as well as the ASVAB Career Exploration Program which allows students to explore multiple paths to success.
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Cooperative Education Program Guidelines and Certification
These websites provide information on Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration that meet Federal and State Laws and Regulations as well as certification guidelines for those teaching in a cooperative education program.
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Industry-Recognized Credentials for Career and Technical Education
This website links to industry-recognized credentials for career and technical education programs in Pennsylvania's career clusters.
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Industry-Recognized Credential (non-CTE program)
This website provides schools with career related resources, including Guidance for Identifying and Reporting Industry-Based Learning Credentials for Non-CTE Students
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
An academically challenging two-year precollege diploma program comprised of three core requirements and six academic subject areas with final examinations that prepare students sixteen (16) to nineteen (19) years of age for higher education and life in a global society, this website provides information on the IB Programme and curriculum associated with the IB Diploma.
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This PDE Work-Based Learning Toolkit includes general information on common types of work-based learning.
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National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) Service-Learning Network
This website provides a comprehensive overview of service-learning and its value.
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NCAA Core Course Requirements for College-Bound Athletes
This website provides information on NCAA’s core courses as well as Division I and Division II academic requirements.
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An assessment based on the national institute for metalworking skills standards, this website provides information on NIMS performance assessments that measure an array of skills verified against an industry-written standard.
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A national occupational competency testing institute exam, this website provides information on the NOCTI assessments for many certificate program certificates or certification in a technical area.
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An apprenticeship program registered with the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council, this website provides definitions for pre-apprenticeship programs as well as benefits and resources for getting started.
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This website provides links to SAS toolkits for IB, dual credit, and work-based lased learning.
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SAT and PSAT/NMSQT
These websites provide information on SAT and PSAT/NMSQT and includes test and practice information.
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SAT Fee Waiver and PSAT/NMSQT Fee Waiver
This brochure and website provide information on 2019/20 SAT fee waivers available to students in grades 11 and 12, SAT Subject Test fee waivers available to students in grades 9–12, and PSAT/NMSQT fee waivers available to students in grade 11.
