MCAS and Competency Determination (CD)

In December 2024, a law was passed eliminating the requirement for a passing score on the MCAS English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science tests to obtain a high school diploma. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has instructed school districts to develop a system that ensures students continue to work towards proficiency while adhering to state curriculum guidelines. The administration at Burlington High School, in collaboration with the central office and the school committee, is working to create an updated policy. Once finalized, this policy will be posted online and included in the digital version of the BHS Program of Studies.