Graduation Requirements

* Personal Pathway Requirements are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interest 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.

• High School and Beyond Plan: This is a detailed program intended to steer students effectively throughout their high school journey while focusing on their future career and educational goals.

• Washington State History: This course, usually completed in the 7th grade, provides a comprehensive understanding of the state's history and government.

Note: Despite being integral to a student's educational growth, these elements do not contribute to the accumulation of graduation credits.

• State Assessment (SBA ): Achieve the graduation scores or higher on the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in English language arts (ELA) (2548) and mathematics (2595). 
• Dual Credit: Secure at least one high school credit in ELA and one in math in dual credit courses. These can be earned through Running Start, College in the High School, and/or Career and Technical Education dual credit courses.
• AP/IB/Cambridge: Obtain a score of 3 or higher on specific Advanced Placement (AP) exams, a 4 or higher on specific International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, or an E on specific Cambridge International exams in both ELA and math. Alternatively, passing the course with a grade of at least C+ also fulfills this requirement.
• SAT/ACT: Achieve or surpass the graduation scores as set by the SBE in both the math and ELA sections of the SAT or ACT.
• Performance-based: Details on this latest pathway will be provided soon.
• Combination: Fulfill any mix of at least one ELA and one math option from the above-listed options (1-5).
• Transition Course: Successfully complete a transition course in ELA and math, such as the Bridge to College course. This enables a student to directly place into a credit-bearing college level course.
• ASVAB: Meet the standard on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) by scoring at least the minimum set by the military for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed services.
• CTE Sequence: Successfully complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.