Requirements for graduation are as follows:
- Successful completion of a minimum of twenty-four credits for class of 2021 and beyond
- Successful completion of courses required by state statute, those required by State Board of Education Rules and Regulations and those required by the Board of Directors of the Washougal School District.
- Successful establishment of a high school + beyond plan (13th year).
- Successful completion of a Graduation Pathway
- Proficiency on state assessments in reading, writing, math, and science, depending on graduation cohort, or equivalent alternative assessments.
Required Credits – Class of 2021 & Beyond (Subject to change depending on the State of Washington)
| Subject | Credits required for Washougal School District Diploma |
Recommended Courses for 4-Year Colleges and Universities (Pre-AP & AP level courses suggested) |
Recommended Courses for Highly Selective Colleges and Universities (Pre-AP & AP level courses recommended) |
| English Language Arts | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, & Personalized Pathway* math) | 3 | 3 (through Algebra II) | 3-4 (through Algebra II minimum) |
| Science | 3 | 2 | 3-4 |
| Social Studies | 3 | 3 | 3-4 |
| Fine Arts | 1 | 1 | 2-3 |
| Health | .5 | ||
| Fitness | 1.5 | ||
| Career & Technical Education (CTE) | 1 | ||
| Personalized Pathway | 3 | 3 | 3-4 |
| Electives | 4 | ||
| Total | 24 |
High School Beyond Plan
Students are expected to identify their career cluster pathway in order to complete a high school and beyond plan as part of high school graduation requirements. Click here to view an informational video about pathways and courses offered at the high school.
State Assessments
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency on the English Language Art (reading and writing), math, and science standards as defined by the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program or on an OSPI-approved alternative.
2019 & Beyond:
Students in the classes of 2019 and beyond must pass the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) in English language arts and in mathematics, or a state-approved alternative to the SBAC or an assessment for students in special education. They must also pass the Biology End-of-Course (EOC) Exam or a state-approved alternative to the SBAC or an assessment for students in special education. The Biology EOC will be replaced by the Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) assessments, once they are developed and phased in.
Additional Resources
The website of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for the State of Washington gives the following information to help families, students, and educators learn more about each of the requirements for graduation:
- The Graduation Toolkit is produced each year by OSPI to help educators and families understand Washington state graduation requirements. This guide is available online for easy viewing and in a downloadable format for printing. For more information on the graduation toolkit visit the OSPI website.