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credits that are to remain on the high school transcript may transcribed with a non-numerical grade, e.g.,
Pass or Credit. The non-numerical grade is not included in GPA calculation, but the credit will apply to
fulfilling graduation requirements. The grade can be changed to a non-numerical value if requested by the
student or parent/guardian prior to the end of the student’s grade 11 school year.
WAC 180-51-068 State subject and credit requirements for high school graduation — Students entering the ninth grade on or
after July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017
The statewide subject areas and credits required for high school graduation, beginning July 1, 2015, for students who
enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program (the class of 2019), shall total twenty-four
as required in this section, except as otherwise provided in subsections (12) and (13) of this section. All credits are to be
aligned with the state's learning standards developed under RCW 28A.655.070 for the subject. The content of any course
shall be determined by the local school district.
(1) Four English credits.
(2) Three mathematics credits that satisfy the requirements set forth in (a) through (e) of this subsection:
(a) Unless otherwise provided for in (b) of this subsection, the three mathematics credits required under this section
must include:
(i) Algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I;
(ii) Geometry or integrated mathematics II; and
(iii) A third credit of high school mathematics, aligning with the student's interests and high school and beyond plan,
with agreement of the student's parent or guardian. The high school and beyond plan must be provided to the student's
parents or guardians in their native language if that language is one of the two most frequently spoken non-English
languages of students in the district (RCW 28A.230.090). Districts are encouraged to provide plans to parents and guardians
in additional languages as needed, to the extent feasible. If the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a
preference for a specific course, the school counselor or principal may provide agreement with the plan.
(b) A student who prior to ninth grade successfully completes one or more high school level math courses with a passing
grade that is automatically transcribed on the student's high school transcript in accordance with RCW 28A.230.090 and
WAC 180-51-030, or a student who demonstrates mastery/competency in high school math subjects and has received
credit for them, may use these credits to meet their math graduation requirements. Refer to WAC 180-51-030 for
information about opting out of credits and numerical grades. Upon completion of algebra 1 or integrated math I, geometry
or integrated math II, and a third credit of high school level math that aligns with the student's high school and beyond
plan, the student should be encouraged to consider additional math courses, which align with the student's education and
career goals in their high school and beyond plan.
(c) A student who prior to ninth grade successfully completes one or more high school level math courses with a passing
grade and opts to receive no high school credit for such course(s) in accordance with RCW 28A.230.090 and WAC 180-51-
030, or a student who demonstrated mastery/competency in these subjects but did not receive high school credits, may
either:
(i) Repeat the course(s) for credit in high school; or
(ii) Earn three credits of high school mathematics in different math subjects than those completed before high school.
The student must take algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I and geometry or integrated math II in high school if the
student did not complete these courses at a high school level prior to high school, but the student does not need to repeat
courses if the student already took the courses at a high school level.
(3) Three science credits, at least two of which must be in laboratory science as provided in subsection (17)(a) of this
section. A student may choose the content of the third credit of science, based on the student's interests and high school
and beyond plan, with agreement of the student's parent or guardian. The high school and beyond plan must be provided
to the student's parents or guardians in their native language if that language is one of the two most frequently spoken
non-English languages of students in the district (RCW 28A.230.090). Districts are encouraged to provide plans to parents
and guardians in additional languages as needed, to the extent feasible. If the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not
indicate a preference for a specific course, agreement may be provided by the school counselor or principal.
(4) Three social studies credits (two credits prescribed courses, plus a one credit social studies elective) and a noncredit
requirement. The social studies requirement shall consist of the following mandatory courses or equivalencies:
(a) One credit shall be required in United States history.
(b) Successful completion of Washington state history and government shall be required, subject to the provisions of
RCW 28A.230.170, 28A.230.090 and WAC 392-410-120, and shall include information on the cultures, histories, and
governments of the American Indian peoples who are the first inhabitants of the state. Successful completion of
Washington state history must be noted on each student's transcript. The Washington state history and government
requirement may be waived by the principal for students who:
(i) Have successfully completed a state history and government course of study in another state; or