Graduation Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2008
High School graduates in 2008 and beyond, must fulfill minimum graduation requirements. To receive a diploma from the Olympia School District, students must successfully complete the following four requirements:
Graduation Credit Requirements
| Subject | Credits |
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| English | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 2 |
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| Laboratory Science | 2 |
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| Social Studies: | ||
| World History | 1 |
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| United States History and Government | 1 |
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| Contemporary Problems, Geography, Economics, Psychology, or Political Science | 1 |
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| Washington State History and Government (may be satisfied in grade 7 or 8, or by taking a regional or state history and government course in another state) |
.5 |
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| Health and Fitness (second year may be waived under certain conditions) |
2 |
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| Arts | 1 |
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| Occupational Education (2) | 1 |
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| Electives | 7.5 |
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| Total Credits | 22 |
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High School and Beyond Plan
Students shall have an education plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do the year following graduation. The high school principal and staff shall develop specific components and High School and Beyond Plan support systems.
Certificate of Academic Achievement
Students must earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement by demonstrating achievement of the 10th grade reading, writing, and math standards on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).
Culminating Project
Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation. This project consists of students demonstrating their learning competencies. All projects shall, at a minimum, include the following components:
- Project Proposal
- Annotated Bibliography
- Journal
- End Result Product
- Reflective Paper
- Presentation
The High School Principal and staff shall develop additional specific assessment criteria and Culminating Project support systems.