High School Graduation Requirements

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