High School graduates must fulfill minimum graduation requirements. To receive a diploma from the Olympia School District, students must successfully complete the following requirements:
Graduation Credit Requirements
Subject
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Number of Credits
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Additional Information
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English
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4
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Mathematics
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3
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Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1
Geometry or Integrated Math 2
A 3rd credit of math*
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Science
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3
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At least two lab
A 3rd credit of science*
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Social Studies
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3
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1.0 World History
1.0 US History
0.5 Civics
0.5 Social Studies Elective
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Arts
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2
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Performing or visual arts
1 credit may be a Personalized Pathway Requirements**
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Health and Fitness
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2
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.5 credits of Health
1.5 credits of Fitness
Students may be excused from participating in physical education classes per RCW 28A.230.050
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Career and Technical Education
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1
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May be an Occupational Education course that meets the definition of an exploratory course as described in the CTE program standards
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Electives
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4
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World Language
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2
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Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway
Requirements**
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Total Credits
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*The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student's interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal (WAC 180-51-068).
**Personalized Pathway Requirement is related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.
High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)
Students will have an education plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do upon graduating. The high school principal and staff will develop specific components for the High School and Beyond Plan. The Olympia School District utilizes SchooLinks as the platform for the HSBP.
Graduation Pathway Requirement
Beginning with the Class of 2020, students must meet at least one of these pathway options to graduate:
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State Assessment: Meet or exceed the graduation scores in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics or in WA-AIM (Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement).
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Dual Credit: Earn at least one high school credit in ELA and at least one high school credit in math in dual credit courses (Running Start, College in the High School, and/or Career and Technical Education dual credit courses).
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AP/IB/Cambridge: For both ELA and math, earn a 3 or higher on certain Advanced Placement (AP) exams or a 4 or higher on certain International Baccalaureate (IB) exams or an E on certain Cambridge International exams, or pass the course with at least a C+.
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SAT/ACT: Meet or exceed the graduation scores set by SBE in the math and ELA portions of the SAT or ACT.
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Transition Course: Pass a transition course in ELA and math (for example, a Bridge to College course) which allows a student to place directly into a credit-bearing college level course.
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Combination: Meet any combination of at least one ELA and one math option of those options listed in 1-6.
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ASVAB: Meet standard on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) by scoring at least the minimum established by the military for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed services.*
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CTE Sequence: Complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.*
*Note: Students who pursue these pathways (ASVAB or CTE) do not need to meet English and math requirements separately. English and math content are embedded in both pathways—and a student who meets either the ASVAB standard or the CTE pathway requirements has met the graduation pathway requirement.