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PAHS Graduation Requirements

Requirements for Diploma

A minimum of 22.5 credits

2 credits in math, which must include algebra and geometry. This includes PAHS classes Integrated II/11 and Integrated II/12, which will allow students not taking algebra and geometry to meet the requirement and pass the WASL. For the classes of 2010 and beyond, 2 credits in math which may include Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 2 or Honors Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry. For additional information, see the Mathematics Section of the Program of Studies.
3.0 credits in Social Sciences, which includes 1.0 credit in Washington State History, 1.0 in U.S. History, and 1.0 in Contemporary Issues. 0.5 in world history/geography, beginning with the class of 2005 and 2006 dependent upon which year the middle schools teach state history, and 0.5 social studies elective
1.0 credit in Fine Arts
2.0 credits in Science
3.5 credits in English with no more than 1.0 credit in production courses
2.0 credits in Physical Education/Health
1.0 credit in Career and Technical subjects
8.0 Elective credits

Beginning with the class of 2008, all Washington State graduates must also fulfill the following requirements:

Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement

Beginning with the class of 2008, students graduating from public high schools in Washington must earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement by demonstrating achievement of the 10thgrade reading, writing and math standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) by the end of high school. Science will be added to the certificate’s requirements for the class of 2010. The certificate helps ensure that all students – not just the college bound – have the basic skills needed to succeed after high school, regardless of where their families live, how much money they have, or what language they speak.

Complete a culminating project

This integrated learning project helps students understand the connection between school and the real world by studying a topic they like and presenting their findings to teachers, community members and other students.

Craft a high school and beyond plan

Students must detail their plan for meeting the high school graduation requirements and what they expect to do the year after graduation.

For more information, see the Office of the Superintendent for Instruction’s website: www.k12.wa.us/graduationrequirements/default.aspx.