The state is phasing out graduation test, and replacing it with a new test and seperate exams to be given at the end of 10 high school courses.  I know you this makes me sound a 100 years old, but back when I went to school you had to pass the class test when you were taking the class, and then move on to the next level.  Some kids passed with an A and some passed with a D, but there was not a test you had to take after that to graduate.  I thought that system worked well......Now we are adding 11 more test beyond passing the class when you take...that to me is crazy.