graduation requirements
| 2009 | |
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| Earn a minimum of 22 credits from required and elective areas: | |
| 4 credits in English | US History (1 year) |
| 2 credits in Math (through Algebra 1) | Civics (0.5 year) |
| 2.5 credits in Social Studies | Current World Problems (.5 year) |
| WA State History (.5 year) | 2 credits of Science (1 credit must be a lab science) |
2 credits of Culture/Fine Arts/Language |
2 credits in Vocational Education |
2 credit in PE |
.5 credits in Health |
| 5 credits of Electives | |
Complete a Culminating Project: can be met by completing senior class schedule requirements Demonstrate a High School and Beyond Plan Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement: must meet the state standards in reading, writing, and math as evidenced by passing the WASL* |
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* If student does not pass WASL, one can still earn a diploma without a certificate if they meet the standards in writing and reading while earning two additional math credits after 10th grade and continuing to test annually until graduation.
* Students in Special Education who are unable to take the regular WASL can earn a CIA by demonstrating their skills through a portfolio or a WASL designed for a differ ent grade level.
* Test scores on the SAT/PSAT/ACT/AP may also be allowed as a substitute pro vided students meets state requirements |
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| 2010-2012 * | |
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| Earn a minimum of 22 credits from required and elective areas | |
| 4 credits in English | 2 credits of Science |
| 3 credits in Math (through Algebra 1) | 2 credits of Culture/Fine Arts/Language |
| 2.5 credits in Social Studies | 2 credits in Vocational Education |
| WA State History (.5 year) | 2 credit in PE |
| US History (1 year) | .5 credits in Health |
| Civics (0.5 year) | 4 credits of Electives |
| Current World Problems (.5 year) | |
Complete a Culminating Project: can be met by completing senior class schedule requirements Demonstrate a High School and Beyond Plan Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement: must meet the state standards in reading, writing, and math as evidenced by passing the WASL* |
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* If student does not pass WASL, one can still earn a diploma without a certificate if they meet the standards in writing and reading while earning two additional math credits after 10th grade and continuing to test annually until graduation
* Students may use SAT/ACT scores pro vided they take the WASL as least once and meet minimum score requirements
* Students in Special Education who are unable to take the regular WASL can earn a CIA by demonstrating their skills through a portfolio or a WASL designed for a differ ent grade level
* Beginning with the class of 2013 students will be required to earn one of the certificates by meeting state standards in reading, writing, math, and science |
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| 2013 ** | |
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| Earn a minimum of 22 credits from required and elective areas: | |
4 credits in English |
2 credits of Science |
3 credits in Math (through Algebra 1I**) |
2 credits of Culture/Fine Arts/Language |
2.5 credits in Social Studies |
2 credits in Vocational Education |
WA State History (.5 year) |
2 credit in PE |
US History (1 year) |
.5 credits in Health |
| Civics (0.5 year) | 4 credits of Electives |
| Current World Problems (.5 year) | |
Complete a Culminating Project: can be met by completing senior class schedule requirements Demonstrate a High School and Beyond Plan Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement: must meet the state standards in reading, writing, and math, AND science as evidenced by passing the WASL* |
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* Students in Special Education who are unable to take the regular WASL can earn a CIA by demonstrating their skills through a portfolio or a WASL designed for a differ ent grade level
* Students may use SAT/ACT scores pro vided they take the WASL as least once and meet minimum score requirements
* As of 3/2009, state options for meeting Math competency includes an option for end of course exam
** Due to legislation passed July 2008, students must take and pass up through Algebra II. to meet state graduation requirements. Exceptions may include those stated in an IEP. |
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