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Graduation Requirements Checklist

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Nathan Hale HS Graduation Requirement Checklist

For Classes 2024 and Beyond

Graduation Requirement Checklist

English: 4 Credits

  • LA 9A/9B
  • LA 101A/LA101B
  • ENG 101A/B
  • AP LA 12A/B

Social Studies: 3 Credits

  • WH 1/2
  • WH 3
  • US HIST 147/148
  • PoliSci 101

*Math: 3 Credits

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
    • 4th year required for college prep/admissions
  • *Through Algebra 2 or approved 3rd year alternative

Science: 3 Credits

  • Physics A/Chemistry A
  • Biology/Biology
  • Year 3/Year 3
  • Year 4
    • Check college admissions requirements for science

Health & PE: 2 Credits

  • Health
  • PE
  • PE
  • PE

Career Connected Learning (CTE) (Occ Ed): 1 Credit

**Art: 1 Credit

  • 1 credit may be Personal Pathway Courses
    • **University of California schools require 2 classes (1 credit) in the same type of art

Personalized Pathway Courses: 2 Credit Minimum

  • Personal Pathway Courses are classes that further students’ own interests and align with each student’s High School and Beyond Plan
  • World Language, Art, Science, etc.
    • 2-3 years of World Language is required for most 4 year colleges

Current Credits = Total / 24 Credits

Courses taken as part of NHHS’s 9-12 grade program are indicated in the list above (.5 semester credit)

Other Requirements

  • Washington State History Met
  • PE Competency Met
  • Hale Action Project
  • High School and Beyond Plan
  • Current Service Hours
    • 15 hours per year enrolled in SPS High School (60)

Testing

  • ELA
  • Math

Resources

As of Feb. 14, 2025

Graduation Requirements

Students in the Class of 2021 and beyond must earn 24 credits to graduate. The new graduation requirements are mandated by the Washington State Board of Education. The board designed the new requirements to be both rigorous and flexible and to support the vision of an education system that prepares all students for college, career, and life. Refer to the district Graduation Requirements page.

High School and Beyond Plan

The State of Washington requires all students to create a High School and Beyond Plan. Seattle Public Schools expects students entering grade 8 to begin to develop a 5-year plan including 4 years of high school courses, resume or activity log, and post high school career and college goals. The plan should be updated over time as the student develops high school plans. School counselors and staff help students develop their individual plans. More information about High School and Beyond on the OSPI site.

Service Learning

Seattle Public Schools requires students to complete 60 hours of service learning before graduation. Students who have not attended Seattle schools for all four years will be responsible for 15 hours of service per year enrolled.

Required Credits

24 credits are required for graduation earned from the below list of approved courses. The credit requirements are minimums both in terms of total credits required for graduation and for credits in the various subject areas. SPS graduation requirements meet most college entrance requirements for WA State schools. Some colleges may require additional courses.

Required 24 Credits Graphical Chart English 4, Science 3, Math 3, SS 3, Health 2, Arts 1, CTE 1. Electives 4, PPR 3

Graduation Pathways

For the most current and specific information regarding Graduation Pathways, please visit the district Graduation Requirements page and the OSPI Graduation Pathway website. Work with your counselor to ensure you are completing the requirements correctly for whichever pathway you choose.