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Graduation Requirements

State Requirements for the Class of 2027 and all future classes

Cohort: Students entering 9th grade from July 2018 through June 2019 and beyond.

Graduation Requirements

Credits:  Complete at least 24 credits in subject areas (see below).

Non-Credits: Meet a Graduation Pathway, Complete a High School & Beyond Plan, Complete Washington State History.

Graduation Pathway Options

High School and Beyond Plan

Students and parents should check with school counselors for additional requirements for graduation. The requirements for the Class of 2024 and beyond are described in WAC 180-51-210.

Credit Requirements

Total number of credits: Minimum of 24 Credits

Subject Number of Credits Additional Information
English 4  
Math 3 Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1
Geometry or Integrated Math 2
A 3rd credit of math*
Science 3 At least two lab
A 3rd credit of science*
Social Studies 3 1.0 U.S. History and Government
.5 Contemporary World History, Geography, and Problems
.5 credits of Civics
1.0 credits of Social Studies Elective (may include .5 credits of a second semester of Contemporary World History or the equivalent)
Arts 2 Performing or visual arts
1 credit may be a Personalized Pathway Requirements**
World Language 2 Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway
Requirements**
Health and Fitness 2 .5 credits of Health
1.5 credits of Fitness
Students may be excused from participating in physical education classes per RCW 28A.230.050
Career and Technical Education 1 May be an Occupational Education course that meets the definition of an exploratory course as described in the CTE program standards
Electives 4  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student's interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal (WAC 180-51-068).

**Personalized Pathway Requirement are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.