Graduation Pathway Option

(1)(a) Beginning with the class of 2020, except as provided in RCW 28A.230.320, graduation from a public high school and the earning of a high school diploma must include the following: (i) Satisfying the graduation requirements established by the state board of education under RCW 28A.230.090 and any graduation requirements established by the applicable public high school or school district; (ii) Satisfying credit requirements for graduation; (iii) Demonstrating career and college readiness through completion of the high school and beyond plan as required by RCW 28A.230.090; and (iv) Meeting the requirements of at least one graduation pathway option established in this section. The pathway options established in this section are intended to provide a student with multiple pathways to graduating with a meaningful high school diploma that are tailored to the goals of the student. A student may choose to pursue one or more of the pathway options under (b) of this subsection, but any pathway option used by a student to demonstrate career and college readiness must be in alignment with the student's high school and beyond plan. (RCW 28A.655.250) (See also WAC 180-51-230) Available WSSDA Model Policy: 2410/2410P - High School Graduation Requirements 2170/2170 - Career and Technical Education 2020P - Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Material

Classification: Mandatory

Students are required to complete to graduate (Graduation Requirement): YES

Districts/LEA are required to offer to all students: YES

District/LEA are required to offer: NO

District is encouraged to offer: NO