High School Graduation Requirements - 2410
The Board will award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in the District who meets the requirements of graduation established by the District. Only one diploma will be awarded with no distinctions being made between the various programs of instruction which may have been used.
The requirements for students to graduate from high school are:
- Earn the minimum number of credits as set forth in the accompanying procedures
- Create a High School and Beyond Plan
- Meet standard on required State assessments as set forth in the accompanying procedures.
The Superintendent is authorized to establish procedures to implement this policy.
Cross References:
Board Policy 3520 Student Fees, Fines, Charges
Legal References:
RCW 28A.225.220-230 Choice
RCW 28A.225.270-310 Enrollment options
RCW 28A.230.090(7) High school graduation requirements or equivalencies — Reevaluation and report by state board of education — Credit for courses taken before attending high school — Postsecondary credit equivalencies.
RCW 28A.230.120 High school diplomas — Issuance — Option to receive final transcripts — Notice.
RCW 28A.600.300-400 Running Start
RCW 28A.635.060 Defacing or injuring school property — Liability of pupil, parent, or guardian — Withholding grades, diploma, or transcripts — Suspension and restitution — Voluntary work program as alternative — Rights protected guardian
WAC 392-410 Courses of studies and equivalencies
WAC 180-51 High school graduation requirements
WAC 180-57 Secondary Education--Standardized high school transcript
WAC 392-169 Special service programs running start program
Adoption Date: April 21, 1998
Amended: April 26, 1999
Amended: February 28, 2000
Amended: January 8, 2001
Amended: June 9, 2003
Amended: June 28, 2005
Amended: February 13, 2006
Amended: September 22, 2008
Amended: August 9, 2010
Amended: November 13, 2012
Amended: August 25, 2014
Amended: September 21, 2015