Graduation

Senior Checklist | Academic Policy | College Entrance | WASL INFO

21 credits are required to graduate, including completion of WASL, culminating project, high school & beyond plan. See below for specific course requirements ,
CREDITED REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics	2 credits/ 4 semesters must include Integrated Mathematics 1 or equivalent (see counselor for details)
Vocational-Technical (Occupational)	1 credit/ 2 semesters 9th-12th grade
Integrated Science	1 credit/2 semesters 9th grade
Lab Science (Biology)	1 credit/2 semesters 10th grade
Physical Education	2 credits/ 4 semesters including: .5 9th grade .5 Activity .5 Fitness .5 P.E. Elective
Family Health	.5 credit/ 1 semester 11th grade
Language Arts	4 credits/ 8 semesters 9th-12th
U.S. History	1 credit/ 2 semesters 9th grade
World History	.5 credit/ 1 semester 10th grade
American Government	.5 credit/ 1 semester 12th grade
Social Studies Elective Choose two (2)	1credit/ 2 semesters 11th and 12th grade .5 Psychology .5 Criminal Justice .5 Human Geography .5 Economics
Washington State History	.5 credits/ 1 semester 7th Grade
Fine Arts	1 credit/ 2 semesters 9th-12th grade
Electives	5.0 credits
NON-CREDITED REQUIREMENTS:
WASL	Reading/Writing required for graduation (class of 2008-2012) Math required for CAA & CIA (Certificate of Academic Achievement) (Certificate of Individual Achievement )* Math WASL required for class of 2012 and beyond Certificate of Academic Achievement Beginning with the class of 2008, students graduating from public high schools in Washington must earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement by demonstrating achievement of the 10th-grade reading, writing and math standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) by the end of high school. Science will be added to the certificate’s requirements for the class of 2010. The certificate helps ensure that all students – not just the college-bound – have the basic skills needed to succeed after high school, regardless of where their families live, how much money they have or what language they speak.
WASL	WASL News For more information about the WASL and high school graduation requirements, visit the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) web site or the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) web site.
Culminating Project	Click here for Culminating Project Resouces
High School & Beyond Plan	Click here for Culminating Project Resouces