Graduation Requirements

To earn a high school diploma, a student must:

• Earn 24 high school credits
• Complete a graduation pathway in both ELA & Math
• Complete a High School & Beyond Plan

 

Credit Requirements - University Pathway

	Class of 2026 & Beyond
English	4.0
Mathematics	3.0 (4.0 recommended)
Science	3.0 (2.0 in lab science)
Social Studies	3.0
Health	0.5
Physical Education	1.5
Career & Technical Education	1.0
Art	1.0
World Language	2.0
Electives	5.0
Total Required Credits	24.0

 

Credit Requirements - Personalized Pathway

(2-year college, technical schools, workforce, etc.)

	Class of 2026 & Beyond
English	4.0
Mathematics	3.0
Science	3.0 (2.0 in lab science)
Social Studies	3.0
Health	0.5
Physical Education	1.5
Career & Technical Education	1.0
Art	1.0
Elective	7.0
Total Required Credits	24.0

 

Graduation Pathway Requirement Options

• State Assessment: Meet or exceed the graduation scores in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics or in WA-AIM (Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement).
• Dual Credit: Earn at least one high school credit in ELA and at least one high school credit in math in dual credit courses (Running Start, College in the High School, and/or Career and Technical Education dual credit courses).
• SAT/ACT: Meet or exceed the graduation scores set by SBE (State Board of Education) in the math and ELA portions of the SAT or ACT.
• ASVAB: Meet the standard on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) by scoring at least the minimum established by the military for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed forces.*
• CTE Sequence: Complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.*

*These options meet both ELA and Math pathway requirements.

High School & Beyond Requirement

Required by Washington State and beginning in 8^th grade or during the first year of high school enrollment, each student will develop a High School and Beyond Plan.  The plan will be developed in collaboration with the student, parents/guardians and district staff and include, at a minimum: 1) a career goal; 2) an educational goal; 3) a four-year course plan for high school; and 4) identification of required assessments. Each student plan should be reviewed annually at the beginning of the school year to assess student progress, to adjust the plan if necessary and to advise the student on steps for successful completion of the plan.  Whether the student has met requirements for the High School and Beyond Plan is determined by the district.