Graduate High School

Graduating high school is universally accepted as a critical step to a bright future. Among other things, high school graduates*:

• are more likely to be employed, make higher taxable income, and aid in job generation
• earn a national average of $8,000 more annually compared to high school dropouts

The Renton School District requires 4 components for high school graduation.

Complete minimum credit requirements

• Because of the transition from semesters to trimesters, see minimum credits below

Pass state tests (or approved alternatives)

• English Language Arts - Students must pass the 11th grade Smarter Balanced ELA Test or a state-approved alternative.
• Math - Students must pass the 11th grade Smarter Balanced Math Test or state-approved alternative.
• Science (starting with Class of 2021) - Students must pass the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science or a state-approved alternative.

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Complete a High School and Beyond Plan

• All students must develop a High School and Beyond Plan showing how they will meet the high school graduation requirements and what they will do following high school. A student’s plan starts in middle school and is revised as he/she moves forward through high school.
• Exact requirements differ by high school. Check with your counselor for details.
• Minimum required elements of the High School and Beyond Plan are:
  • Begins in 7th or 8th grade
  • Identification of career goals based on a career interest and skills inventory or assessment
  • Identification of educational goals
  • A four-year course plan that fulfills graduation requirements and aligns with career and educational goals
  • A resume or activity log by the end of twelfth grade that provides a written compilation of student’s education, any work experience, and any community service

Complete at least of 20 Community Service hours

 

*www.americaspromise.org

 

Links to WA State graduation information*

OSPI Graduation Requirements
OSPI Graduation Toolkit
WA State Board of Education Graduation Requirements Class of 2020

*While the above links may provide helpful background information, remember that students must meet local Renton School District requirements in order to graduate.