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- Complete a High School and Beyond Plan
Students will develop a plan for meeting high school graduation requirements and for connecting successfully to their next steps in life. A student’s plan should include the classes needed in preparation for a 2- or 4-year college, vocational or technical school, certificate program or the workforce.
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- Earn a minimum of 22.5 credits
Students are required to earn credits in English, math, science (including one lab), social studies, health and fitness, visual or performing arts, occupational education and electives.
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- Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Individual Achievement. (WASL Testing)
The Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA – special education students) can be met by meeting the state’s reading, writing and math standards on the High School WASL. Up until 2013, students can earn a diploma without a CAA or CIA certificate if they meet the state’s reading and writing standards, and earn math credits and test annually until graduation.
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- Culminating Project
This integrated learning project helps students understand the connection between school and the real world. Culminating Project work may include a portfolio collection, studying topics of interest, engaging in meaningful career internships, writing research papers, multi-media presentations, and participation in civic activities.
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I just moved to Washington! 
√ What are the guidelines for transfer students?
√ Are there other Special Case situations?
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
http://www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements/FAQ.aspx
http://www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements/WASLHighSchoolDiploma.aspx
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Class
of 2008
Earning a diploma is more than just passing the WASL
4 Requirements:
1. High School and Beyond Plan
2. 22.5 credits
3. Pass the reading & writing portions of the WASL…and…
Pass the math portion of the WASL or take a full year of math and re-take the math WASL.
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Meet score criteria on an Advanced Placement, PSAT, SAT, or ACT exam.
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With a GPA of 3.2 a student can compare their performance with a cohort group.
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Submit a portfolio of work samples: “Collection of Evidence”
4. Culminating Project
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CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION CEREMONIES?
(I haven’t completed all the graduation requirements.)
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