Requirement Specifics

WASHINGTON STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(Updated on June 9, 2008.)

Class of 2008	Class of 2009-2012	Class of 2013 and Beyond
Meet reading and writing standards as measured by the high school WASL or a state approved alternative.	Meet reading and writing standards as measured by the high school WASL or a state approved alternative.	Meet reading, writing, math and science standards as measured by the high school WASL, end-of-course assessment (for math only), or a state approved alternative.
Meet the math standard as measured by the high school WASL or a state approved alternative. If a student does not pass the math WASL, he/she must re-take the math WASL and earn one math credit or a career and technical course equivalent in the 12th grade.	Meet the math standard as measured by the high school WASL or a state approved alternative. If a student does not pass the math WASL, he/she must re-take the math WASL and earn two math credits or a career and technical course equivalent in the 11th or 12th grade.	All students will have to meet math (2013) and science (2014) standards as measured by the high school WASL, end-of-course assessment (for math only, offered in 2013 and required in place of the WASL in 2014) or a state approved alternative.
Complete a culminating project	Complete a culminating project	Complete a culminating project
Craft a high school and beyond plan	Craft a high school and beyond plan	Craft a high school and beyond plan
Earn 19 credits Meet all local requirements beyond the state minimum. Most school districts require additional course credits beyond the state minimums. Check with your school for more information.	Earn 19 credits Meet all local requirements beyond the state minimum. The State Board is considering the CORE 24 framework that will increase state credit requirements. The Board will provide a phase-in period to provide ample notification to students and families.	Earn 19 credits Meet all local requirements beyond the state minimum. The State Board of Education is considering the CORE 24 framework that will increase state credit requirements.The Board will provide a phase-in period to provide ample notification to students and families.

For more information, read frequently asked WASL and graduation requirement questions.

If your child has not yet met the 2008 graduation requirements, view these helpful materials, including this schedule of key dates for more information.