1. 22.5 credits are required for graduation
    • A minimum of 22.5 credits are necessary to graduate.
    • Each semester class completed with a passing grade equals 0.5 credit.
    • 15 of these credits are to be completed in specific academic classes.  The remaining 7.5 credits are electives.
    • For the Class of 2013 and beyond, 16 of these credits are to be completed in specific academic classes. The remaining 6.5 credits are electives
  2. Culminating Project
    • Includes the following: 
      • Research Analysis Paper
      • Civic Action
      • Senior Presentation
    • Refer to your school’s website for specific details.
  3. High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE – formerly WASL)
    • Students must meet standards in reading, writing and math for the Class of 2009 and beyond to earn a diploma and a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA). Students in the Class of 2013 and beyond must meet the science standard or the appropriate alternative.
    • Alternative WASL options are available at www.k12.wa.gov
  4. High School and Beyond Plan
    • Students will complete a post high school plan and a financial analysis 
    • Refer to your school’s website for specific details
Courses Credits Needed Selections
English Language Arts 4.0 English Classes must be taken each year
Math 2.0
(3.0 for Class of 2013 and beyond) 		Integrated Algebra/Geometry 1A/1B
Integrated Algebra/Geometry 2A/2B
Integrated Algebra/Geometry 3A/3B*
* Consult with your counselor for possible equivalent options
Social Studies 3.0 1.0  World History (10th grade)
1.0  US History (11th grade)
1.0  CWI (12th grade)
Washington State History must be completed prior to high school graduation (usually taken in middle school)
Science 2.0 Must be lab sciences.
Health and Fitness 2.0 0.5 Health
1.5 Fitness
One credit may be waived for school sports participation (0.5 credit for completed season).
Career and Technical Education
(Occupational Education)		 1.0 Agriculture, Pre-Engineering, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Science, Information Technology, Medical Science Careers, Visual Arts, Digital Arts, Manufacturing and Technology
Fine Arts 1.0 These classes are listed under Art, Fine and Performing
Electives 7.5
6.5 for Class of 2013 and beyond		 Once a graduation requirement is met, all additional credits in that subject area fall under electives.
Total Credits 22.5** ** The Class of 2014 and beyond must complete 0.5 credit in an online course