Changes in high school graduation requirements are on the horizon. The Georgia Board of Education is close to approving a requirement for all high school students to take 4 years of math and science.
Agency spokesman Dana Tofig said the new rule would eliminate the tiered diplomas that designate which track students are on, college-bound or vocational.
"It's definitely changing the way career and technical education bound students are going to approach their studies," said Tofig. "Every student who leaves Georgia needs to be college and work-ready. So regardless of what you're doing afterwards, you have to take that kind of strong core."
He said this mindset has been around for years in vocational programs.
Other changes include requiring 3 credits in fine arts, foreign language, and/or agricultural and vocational studies. The proposed rules can be viewed here.
These changes would go into effect for freshman in fall 2008.
A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 at the State Board room across from the Capitol.
Agency spokesman Dana Tofig said the new rule would eliminate the tiered diplomas that designate which track students are on, college-bound or vocational.
"It's definitely changing the way career and technical education bound students are going to approach their studies," said Tofig. "Every student who leaves Georgia needs to be college and work-ready. So regardless of what you're doing afterwards, you have to take that kind of strong core."
He said this mindset has been around for years in vocational programs.
Other changes include requiring 3 credits in fine arts, foreign language, and/or agricultural and vocational studies. The proposed rules can be viewed here.
These changes would go into effect for freshman in fall 2008.
A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 at the State Board room across from the Capitol.
