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Longview, WA, USA
High School Graduation Requirements Policy 2410

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

 

Management Resources:

2018 - May Policy Issue

 

2017 - October Policy Issue

 

2015 - October Policy Issue

 

2014 - December Issue

 

2013 - September Issue

 

2012 - April Issue

 

2011 - October Issue

 

2010 - June Issue

 

2009 - April Issue

 

2009 - February Issue

 

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