Policy: 2410

Section: 2000 - Instruction 

Title: High School Graduation Requirements 

Status: Active

Adopted: May 7, 1979

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High School Graduation Requirements

The board will establish graduation requirements, which at a minimum satisfy those established by the State Board of Education. The board will approve additional graduation requirements as recommended by the superintendent or designee. Graduation requirements in effect when a student first enrolls in high school will remain in effect until that student graduates. The board will award a high school diploma to every student enrolled in the district who meets the requirements established by the district. A Ferndale School District diploma will solely be available through the Open Doors Youth Re-engagement program, will require twenty-four credits, and will earn a Ferndale School District diploma.

 

I. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING

Each student must meet the following requirements to graduate from high school: (1) complete the credit requirements specified in the procedure accompanying this policy; (2) demonstrate career and college readiness by completing a high school and beyond plan.

 

II. IMPLEMENTATION

The superintendent or designee will develop procedures for implementing this policy according to applicable state law.

Cross References:

2418 - Waiver of High School Graduation Credits

3520 - Student Fees, Fines, or Charges

3241 - Student Discipline

3110 - Qualification of Attendance and Placement

Legal References: 

Laws of 2019, ch. 252, 201 Graduation pathway options for the graduating class of 2020 and subsequent classes 

RCW 28A.155.045 Certificate of individual achievement 

RCW 28A.230.090 High school graduation requirements or equivalencies — Reevaluation of graduation requirements — Review and authorization of proposed changes — Credit for courses taken before attending high school — Postsecondary credit equivalencies 

RCW 28A.230.097 Career and technical high school course equivalencies 

RCW 28A.230.120 High school diplomas — Issuance — Option to receive final transcripts — Notice 

RCW 28A.230.122 International baccalaureate diplomas 

RCW 28A.600.500 Graduation Ceremonies – Tribal Regalia 

RCW 28A.600.300-400 Running start program - Definition 

RCW 28A.635.060 Defacing or injuring school property — Liability of pupil, parent or guardian — Withholding grades, diploma, or transcripts — Suspension and restitution — Voluntary work program as alternative — Rights protected 

WAC 180-51 High school graduation requirements 

WAC 392-121-182 Alternative learning experience requirements 

WAC 392-169 Special service programs - Running start program 

WAC 392-348 Secondary education 

WAC 392-410 Courses of study and equivalencies 

WAC 392-410-350 Seal of Biliteracy 

WAC 392-415-070 Mandatory high school transcript contents 

Management Resources:

2018 - May Policy Issue

2017 - October Policy Issue

2015 - October Policy Issue

2014 - December Issue

2013 - September Issue

2012 - April Issue

2011 - October Issue

2010 - June Issue

2009 - April Issue

2009 - February Issue

Policy News, August 2007 Graduation Requirements Modified by Legislature

Policy News, October 2004 Graduation Requirements: High School and Beyond Plans

Policy News, February 2004 High School Graduation Requirements

Policy News, December 2000 2004 High School Graduation Requirements Adopted

Policy News, April 1999 Variations Complicate College Credit Equivalencies

 

Adoption Date: 05.07.79

Ferndale School District

Revised: 05.07.79; 09.17.81; 03.27.85; 01.23.86; 03.26.87;01.27.94; 12.20.94; 03.26.98; 06.28.01; 07.25.02; 07.27.06; 03.27.08; 05.30.09;06.24.10; 02.25.14, 04.27.21; 06.25.2024