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2410 - High School Graduation Requirements

BOARD POLICY No. 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. 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 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 will develop procedures for implementing this policy according to applicable state law.

Cross References:

Board Policy 2418 - Waiver of High School Graduation Credits

Board Policy 3520 - Student Fees, Fines, or Charges

Board Policy 3241 - Student Discipline

Board Policy 3110 - Qualification of Attendance and Placement

Legal References:

Laws of 2019, ch. 252, § 201 Graduation pathway options for the graduating class of 2020 and subsequent classes

RCW 28A.155.045  Certificate of individual achievement

RCW 28A.230.090  High school graduation requirements or equivalencies — High school and beyond plans – Career and college ready graduation requirements and waivers — Reevaluation of graduation requirements — Language requirements — 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.600.300  400 Running start program - Definition

RCW 28A.635.060  Defacing or injuring school property — Liability of pupil, parent or guardian — Withholding grades, diploma, or transcripts — Suspension and restitution — Voluntary work program as alternative — Rights protected

WAC 180-51           High school graduation requirements

WAC 392-121-182  Alternative learning experience requirements

WAC 392-169         Special service programs - Running start program

WAC 392-348         Secondary education

WAC 392-410         Courses of study and equivalencies

WAC 392-410-350  Seal of Biliteracy

WAC 392-415-070  Mandatory high school transcript contents – Items – Timelines

Adopted: July 16, 2002

Revised: March 17, 2020

WALLA WALLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS • 364 South Park St. • Walla Walla, WA 99362 • Phone: 509-527-3000 • Fax: 509.529.7713

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