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Graduate Performance Standards for College and Career Readiness
PYLUSD defines college and career ready as having the knowledge and skills necessary for success in postsecondary education and economically viable career pathways in a 21st century economy.

Ready for College -- to prepare students to be future ready, PYLUSD graduates will . . .
  • Engage in relevant literacy through proficiency in numeracy, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • Employ proficient and responsible use of digital media to effectively communicate, synthesize, and create new knowledge.
  • Problem solve and critically analyze with determination to take risks, learn from mistakes, and adapt new thinking.
  • Determine validity and relevance of information resources in the development of research skills.
  • UC a-g requirements met with a grade of “C” or better EAP “Ready for College” in ELA and Math
  • Proficient CAHSEE
  • Completed all PYLUSD graduation requirements

Ready for the global workplace -- to prepare students to be future ready, PYLUSD graduates will . . .
  • Connect and correlate applied knowledge and 21st century skills continuously through real-world experiences in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social science, the arts.
  • Construct new ideas through original and innovative projects and activities.
  • Exhibit vision for personal learning and forward thinking to prepare for the future.
  • Understand and adapt responsibly to a changing global community.
  • Completed Kuder checklist
  • Completed all PYLUSD graduation requirements
  • Optional but Suggested
  • Seal of Biliteracy
  • Academy Completion
  • Technical Certification
Ready for the personal success -- to prepare students to be future ready, PYLUSD graduates will . . .
  • Practice ethical behaviors exhibiting integrity, respect, and commitment to a well balanced lifestyle.
  • Show initiative and responsibility through positive actions to express self-motivation, self-discipline, and perseverance.
  • Communicate and collaborate by exercising a willingness to help and connect with culturally diverse individuals and groups to make necessary compromises toward accomplishing a common goal.
  • Prepare for the unknown by being empowered with tools to face challenges and lifelong learning.
  • Completed 40 Hours of Community Service Graduation Requirement
  • Satisfactory Citizenship marks