Graduation Requirements: Class of 2021 and Beyond

Updated 5/1/2023

Credit Requirements

Content Course	Number of Credits Required
English	4 credits
Mathematics	3 credits
Science	3 credits (2 lab science)
Social Studies	3 credits
Arts	2 credit (1 Personalized Pathway)
Health & Fitness	2 credits
Occupational Education/CTE	1 credit
Electives	4 credits
World Language	2 credits (2 Personalized Pathway)
Total Required Credits	24 credits

Personalized Pathway

The Personalized Pathway (PP) requirements are courses that lead to a specific post-high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student's interests reflected in the High School & Beyond Plan. These may include Career and Technical Education and are intended to provide a focus for the student's learning.

Graduation Pathways

Meet the graduation pathway requirement.

Other Non-Credit Requirements

High School & Beyond Plan
Community service
Washington State history and government

Shortcuts

OSPI Graduation Toolkit

High School & Beyond Plan

Graduation Checklist

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