High School Graduation Requirements Policy 2410
Section: 2000 - Instruction
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The board will establish graduation requirements, which at a minimum satisfy those established by the State Board of Education. The board will approve additional graduation requirements as recommended by the superintendent or designee. Graduation requirements in effect when a student first enrolls in high school will remain in effect until that student graduates. The board will award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in the district who meets the requirements established by the district. Only one diploma will be awarded with no distinctions being made between the various programs of instruction that may be pursued.
I. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING
Each student must meet the following requirements to graduate from high school:
- Complete the credit requirements specified in the procedure accompanying this policy;
- Demonstrate career and college readiness by completing a high school and beyond plan; and
- Meet the requirements of at least one graduation pathway option described in the procedure accompanying this policy.
- Oral presentations
- Students are required to complete an Aspire to Achieve Culminating project which includes a senior oral presentation. Specific requirements are detailed in course handbooks and published annually.
II. IMPLEMENTATION
The superintendent or designee will develop procedures for implementing this policy according to applicable state law.
Cross References:
2418 | Waiver of High School Graduation Credits |
3520 | Student Fees, Fines, or Charges |
3241 | Student Discipline |
3110 | Qualification of Attendance and Placement |
Legal References:
RCW 28A.230.090 | High school graduation requirements or equivalencies - High school and beyond plans - Career and college ready graduation requirements and waivers - Reevaluation of graduation requirements - Language requirements - Credit for courses taken before attending high school - Postsecondary credit equivalencies |
RCW 28A.230.097 | Career and technical high school course equivalencies |
RCW 28A.230.120 | High school diplomas — Issuance — Option to receive final transcripts — Notice |
RCW 28A.230.122 | International baccalaureate diplomas |
RCW 28A.600.500 | Graduation Ceremonies - Tribal Regalia |
RCW 28A.600.300-400 | Running start program - Definition |
RCW 28A.635.060 |
Defacing or injuring school property -Liability of pupil, parent or guardian -Withholding diplomas -Suspension and restitution - Community Service program as alternative - Publication of information on withheld diplomas -Students rights protected |
RCW 28A.655.250 |
Graduation pathway options |
RCW 28A.655.260 |
Graduation pathway options - Review and monitoring - Participation data |
WAC 180-51 |
High school graduation requirements |
WAC 392-121-182 |
Alternative learning experience requirements |
WAC 392-169 |
Special service programs - Running start program |
WAC 392-348 |
Secondary education |
WAC 392-410 |
Courses of study and equivalencies |
WAC 392-410-350 |
Seal of Biliteracy |
WAC 392-415-070 |
Mandatory high school transcript contents |
RCW 28A.150.220 |
Basic education - Minimum instructional requirements - Program accessibility - Rules |
RCW 28A.230.330 |
Inclusion of American Indian peoples culture in state history and government courses - Instruction in American sign language or American Indian languages satisfies language requirement. |
RCW 28A.230.710 |
Graduation pathway options. |
RCW 28A.230.700 |
Purpose of diploma -Elements of obtainment. |
RCW 28A.230.212 |
High school and beyond plans - Substantive requirements |
Management Resources: |
2018 - May Policy Issue |
2017 - October Policy Issue |
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2015 - October Policy Issue |
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2014 - December Issue |
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2013 - September Issue |
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2012 - April Issue |
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2011 - October Issue |
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2010 - June Issue |
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2009 - April Issue |
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2009 - February Issue |
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Policy News, August 2007 Graduation Requirements Modified by Legislature |
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Policy News, October 2004 Graduation Requirements: High School and Beyond Plans |
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Policy News, February 2004 High School Graduation Requirements |
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Policy News, December 2000 2004 High School Graduation Requirements Adopted |
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Policy News, April 1999 Variations Complicate College Credit Equivalencies |
Adopted: April 26, 2010
Amended: February, 27, 2012
Amended: November 26, 2012
Amended: August 26, 2013
Amended: January 23, 2017
Amended: July 9, 2018
Amended: March 9, 2020
Amended: April 14, 2025