School Board Policy 2415 sets forth Seattle Public School's Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008 and beyond. More specific information about Washington State and Seattle Public School's Requirements can be found in the information below.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2018 to 2020
All students must complete required courses, 60 hours of Service Learning, complete a High School and Beyond Plan, and pass State Exams. For specific courses and exam information see the charts below.
Graduation Requirements
Subject
|
Credits
|
Required Courses
|
English/
Language Arts |
4.0 |
Literature & Composition 9A & 9B
World Literature & Composition 10A & 10B
American Literature & Composition 11A& 11B
Comparative Literature & Composition 12A & 12 B
or approved alternatives |
Social Studies |
3.0 |
World History 1, 2 & 3
United State History 11A & B
American Government
Washington State History |
Mathematics |
3.0 |
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
or approved alternatives |
Science |
2.0 |
Select from approved course offerings.
at least one Lab Science |
Occupational Education/
Career Connected Learning |
1.5 |
Select from approved course offerings |
Health and Fitness |
2.0 |
Select from approved course offerings
1.5 credits in Physical Education
.5 Credits in Health |
Fine Arts |
1.0 |
Art, Music, or Drama approved course offerings |
Electives
(any courses not applied to the above requirements) |
4.5 |
World Languages, and any other approved course offerings |
TOTAL CREDITS |
21.0 |
|
Required Exams By Graduation Year
Tests Required for Graduation |
Class of |
Subject |
Test |
2018 |
ELA |
Choose 1:
|
Math |
Choose 1:
|
2019 & 2020 |
ELA |
Choose 1:
|
Math |
Choose 1:
|
2021 |
ELA |
Choose 1:
|
Math |
Choose 1:
|
Science |
Choose 1:
|
Additional Resources
Resources
Third Mathematics Credit for HS Graduation
Service Learning
Alternative Courses of Study
Exam Appeal Waiver Availability
For the classes of 2014-2017, requests for an Assessment Appeal Waiver may be submitted immediately using the Expedited Assessment Appeal Waiver Form. For students in the class of 2018, requests may be submitted starting at the end of January 2018.