A. Students shall demonstrate competency as defined by the State Board-adopted academic Standard, at the grade levels specified, in the following required subject areas. District and charter school instructional programs shall include an ongoing assessment of student progress toward meeting the competency requirements. These shall include the successful completion of the academic Standard in at least reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies, as determined by district and/ or statewide assessments.

• 1. English Language arts;
• 2. Mathematics;
• 3. Science;
• 4. Social Studies; including civics;
• 5. The Arts, which may consist of two or more of the following: visual arts, dance, theatre, music or media arts;
• 6. Health/Physical Education.