Graduation Requirements

To graduate from Cumberland Valley High School, students must meet several requirements set forth by Cumberland Valley School District and Pennsylvania Department of Education.

1.  Meet Credit Requirements determined by Cumberland Valley School District.
2.  Meet Act 158 Requirements determined by PA Department of Education.
3.  Meet Chapter 339 Requirements determined by the PA Department of Education.

Credit Requirements

All students are required to complete ALL graduation requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Seniors should be aware of PIAA and NCAA requirements while scheduling their last year's credits.

Total needed for graduation

23 Credits

English

4 credits

Social Studies

3 credits

Math

3 credits

Science

3 credits

English/Social Studies/Math/Science

2 additional credits of any combination

Health and Phys. Ed.

1.5 credits

Elective credits

6.5 credits

  • Students in grades 9-11 must take a minimum of 6.5 credits per year.

  • Students in grade 12 must take a minimum of 5 credits.

Career Activities (Chapter 339)

Act 158 Requirements

Act 158 of 2018 and Act 6 of 2017 provide alternatives to Pennsylvania’s statewide requirement of attaining proficiency on the three end-of-course Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Literature, and Biology). All Pennsylvania students earning a diploma must meet the requirements of one of the five pathways that demonstrate their college, career, and community readiness.

There are five pathways that students can use to fulfil that Act 158 criteria.   Each pathway demands a significant amount of action, and each one is able to be tailored to the student's interests and future goals. Two of the Pathways are related to Keystone testing, and three of the pathways focus on student's strengths in other areas.

Every CV student must take a Keystone exam in Biology, Algebra I, and Literature 10 at the end of each of those respective courses or by the spring of their 11th grade year (this includes students who never take Biology, Algebra I, or Literature 10).

Students who do not meet the Act 158 criteria by the end of their junior year (using a Keystone Related Pathway) will need to supply their counselor with the artifacts needed for one of the Alternate Pathways during their senior year. Use the links to the left to learn more about each pathway.

Keystone Pathways

The first way students can show readiness is through meeting one of the Keystone test related Pathways. If a student does not score Proficient or better on any exam, the district strongly urges them to take the exam again, if time permits.

CTE Concentrator Pathway

Students enrolled in Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center often meet the parameters of this pathway. In addition to the requirements below, student must pass Biology, Algebra I and Literature 10 courses.

Alternative Assessment Pathway

In addition to the requirements below, students must pass Biology, Algebra I, and Literature 10 course.

More Information about Testing ->

Evidence Based Pathway

In addition to the requirements below, students must pass Biology, Algebra I, and Literature 10 course.