Policy No. 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:

1. Complete the credit requirements specified in the procedure accompanying this policy;
2. Demonstrate career and college readiness by completing a high school and beyond plan; and
3. Meet the requirements of at least one graduation pathway option described in the procedure accompanying this policy.
4. Oral presentations

1. 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

 

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	Policy News, August 2007 Graduation Requirements Modified by Legislature
	Policy News, October 2004 Graduation Requirements: High School and Beyond Plans
	Policy News, February 2004 High School Graduation Requirements
	Policy News, December 2000 2004 High School Graduation Requirements Adopted
	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