Policy 2410 - High School Graduation Requirements

The board will establish graduation requirements, which at a minimum satisfy those established by the State Board of Education. The board will approve additional graduation requirements as recommended by the superintendent or designee. Graduation requirements in effect when a student first enrolls in high school will remain in effect until that student graduates. The board will award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in the district who meets the requirements established by the district. Only one diploma will be awarded with no distinctions being made between the various programs of instruction that may be pursued. 

I. Requirements for Graduating 

Each student must meet the following requirements to graduate from high school: (1) complete the credit requirements specified in the procedure accompanying this policy; (2) demonstrate career and college readiness by completing a high school and beyond plan; and (3) meet the requirements of at least one graduation pathway option described in the procedure accompanying this policy. 

II. Implementation 

The superintendent or designee will develop procedures for implementing this policy according to applicable state law. 

Legal References:

RCW 28A.230.090 High school graduation requirements or Equivalencies-Reevaluation and report by state board of education-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 parent or guardian-Withholding diploma, 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-Reviewing and monitoring-Participation data 
WAC 180-51 WAC High school graduation requirements 
WAC 392-410 Courses of studies and equivalencies 
WAC 392-348 Secondary Education 
WAC 392-121-182 Alternative Learning Experience 
WAC 392-169 Special service programs-running start program 
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 
 

Adoption:

Approved: October 11, 1988 
Revised: October 25, 1994 
Revised: October 22, 2006 
Revised: January 13, 2009 
Revised: February 10, 2015 
Revised: November 22, 2016 
Revised: September 10, 2024