SBE has established Career and College Ready Graduation Requirements (24 total credits, with 22 credits for individual students) for the Class of 2019 and beyond, as directed by legislation enacted in the 2014 Session (E2SSB 6552). WAC 180-51-068 (Class of 2019 and 2020) and WAC 180-51-210 (the Class of 2021 and beyond) specify the distribution of credits required for these classes.
English |
4.0 |
Core |
Math |
3.0 |
Core |
Science (at least 2 lab
credit) |
3.0 |
Core |
Social Studies |
3.0 |
Core |
Health |
0.5 |
Core |
Physical Education |
1.5 |
Core |
Career and Technical
Education |
1.0 |
Core |
Arts (visual or
performing), 1 of which
can be PPR* |
2.0 |
1 Core, 1 Elective |
World Language, both of
which can be PPR* |
2.0 |
Elective |
Electives |
4.0 |
Elective |
All Subjects |
24** |
|
*Personalized Pathway Requirements - Up to 3 credits chosen by a student, that are included in a student's High School and Beyond Plan, and that prepare the student to meet specific post-secondary career or educational goals.
**Districts may waive up to 2 credits - Districts may develop written policies to waive up to 2 credits required for graduation for an individual student's circumstances, as defined by the district. Students granted a waiver must still earn the 17 required subject credits.
English - 4 credits aligned with learning standards for English Language Arts, and may include additional content determined by the district. See the English Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's English Language Arts for more information.
Mathematics - 3 credits aligned with high school mathematics standards and include algebra I or integrated math 1 and geometry or integrated math 2, and may include additional content determined by the district. The third credit of math is chosen by the student. It must be aligned with the student's interests and high school and beyond plan, and should be with the agreement of the student's parent or guardian, or school counselor or principal, as specified in WAC 180-51-068. See the Math Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Mathematics website for more information.
Science - 3 credits aligned with learning standards for science, and may include additional content determined by the district. At least 2 credits in laboratory science. The third credit of science is chosen by the student. It must be aligned with the student's interests and high school and beyond plan, and should be with the agreement of the student's parent or guardian, or school counselor or principal, as specified in WAC 180-51-068. See the Science Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Science website for more information.
Social Studies - 3 credits, that align with state standards in civics, economic, geography, history and social studies skills, and may include additional content determined by the district. Mandatory courses, or the equivalent, include 1 credit in US History and Government, .5 credit of Contemporary World History, Geography and Problems, and .5 credits of civics. In addition, students need to successfully complete Washington State History and Government. For the Classes of 2024 and beyond, civics may not be embedded within another social studies course unless it is a course that allows the student to earn college credit. See the Social Studies Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Social Studies website for more information.
Health - .5 credit, see OSPI's Health and Fitness website for more information.
Physical Education - 1.5 credits, that align with state standards, may include additional content determined by the district. See the Health and Fitness Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Health and Fitness website for more information.
Career and Technical Education or Occupational Education - 1 credit Career and Technical Education, or 1 credit of occupational education that aligns with the definition of an exploratory course in OSPI's Career and Technical Education program standards. See the Career and Technical Education/Occupational Education Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Career and Technical Education website for more information.
Arts - 2 credits, that align with state standards in visual or performing arts, and may include additional content determined by the district. One of the 2 credits may be replaced with a personalized pathway requirement (PPR). See the Arts Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's Arts webpage for more information.
World Language - 2 credits of world language or 2 credits of personalized pathway requirements (PPR). If the student has chosen a four-year degree pathway in their High School and Beyond Plan, the student shall be advised to earn 2 credits in world language. See the World Language Graduation Requirement FAQ and OSPI's World Languages website for more information.