Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Each student enters the high school experience with a unique set of needs, interests, skills and abilities. These differences mean graduation from Pullman High School will not represent exactly the same thing for every student. The Pullman School District takes seriously the responsibility to assure a degree of consistency with respect to the learning represented by a high school diploma. This responsibility leads the Board of Directors of the Pullman School District to establish standards for high school graduation, which represent reasonable expectations for all to whom they are applied. The high school graduation requirements established by the Pullman School District are consistent with the view that high school graduation represents the natural culmination of a K-12 learning experience for the individual student. The graduation requirements in effect when a student first enrolls in high school will remain in effect until that student graduates. The course guides for all current classes are posted on the Pullman High School website for reference to guide families regarding high school graduation. The high school principal is responsible for evaluating the educational experiences of individual students and recommending graduation to the superintendent when requirements have been met.
| Course | Credits | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | Algebra I, Geometry, 3rd math credit* |
| Science | 3.0 | At least two lab sciences + 3rd science credit* |
| Social Studies | 3.0 | 1.0 US History/.5 Civics/1.5 Social Studies Elective |
| Physical Education | 1.5 | |
| Health | 0.5 | |
| Career & Technical Education | 1.0 | In addition to the required Career Choices Course |
| Career Choices | 0.5 | In addition to 1.0 CTE credit |
| Fine Arts OR PPR | 2.0 | Visual or Performing Arts/1.0 may be a Personalized Pathway** |
| World Language OR PPR | 2.0 | 2-yrs - World Language (same language)/Both credits may be a PPR** |
| Electives | 3.5 | |
| Total Credits | 24.0 |
*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 guidance counselor or principal may choose these credits. (WAC 180-51-068).
**Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) are 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.
Washington State Non-Credit Graduation Requirements
- Complete an approved Washington State History curriculum (usually in middle school).
- Develop a High School and Beyond Plan. (can be accessed through Family or Student Access) A student’s plan starts in middle school and is revised while moving through high school. It is a tool that supports students in exploring their interests, planning high school coursework that is aligned to those interests, keeping track of major assessment scores, logging work, school activities, community service and other relevant experience. The Plan is designed to be flexible as students’ goals and interests change over time, as well as enable students to successfully pursue education or training after they graduate high school.
- Complete a Graduation Pathway
This is not the same as the Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) previously listed in the credit requirement section.
| ENGLISH | MATH | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELA SBA Score (2548) | Math SBA Score (2595) |
| 2 | College Admission Exam ELA SAT (410) / ACT (14) |
College Admission Exam Math SAT (430) / ACT (16) |
| 3 | Advanced Placement Course or Exam (C+ or higher or 3 or higher on test) |
Advanced Placement Course or Exam (C+ or higher or 3 or higher on test) |
| 4 | Dual Credit - Running Start Class (earn college credit in English 100 level or higher) |
Dual Credit - Running Start Class (earn college credit in Math 100 level or higher) |
| 5 | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) (exam meets English and Math) ASVAB (AFQT) score of 31 |
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| 6 | Career & Technical Education (CTE) Course Sequence Earn 2.0 credits in the same CTE program area See your guidance counselor for which classes qualify |
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