Career and college readiness
Third Math Requirement – Changes in graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2013
Following legislative action, Washington State updated the graduation requirements for students graduating in 2013 and beyond. A significant change was to require increase the rigor of required mathematics beginning with the graduating class of 2013. Graduation requirements now include a third credit of mathematics in addition to the end of course exams for Algebra I and Geometry.
Students must successfully complete Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II /Advanced Algebra. An alternate course may be chosen as the third credit of mathematics if it is individually approved. The current non-credit requirements, The Culminating Project, High School and Beyond Plan and meeting standard on State assessments remain in place.
Sumner School District Graduation Requirements
Class of 2013 and beyond |
University Entrance Requirements |
Credits |
Non-credit Requirements
Culminating Project
High School and Beyond Education Plan
Meet standard on Washington state required assessments
Washington State History/Government
Technology Competency |
Credits |
English |
4 |
English |
4 |
Mathematics - Advanced Algebra * |
3 |
Math - Advanced Algebra |
3 |
Social Studies/U.S. History/Government |
2 |
Math-based course senior year |
1 |
Contemporary World |
1 |
Science (lab) |
2 |
Science (one must be in lab science) |
2 |
Social Studies |
3 |
Career and Technical Education |
1 |
World Language |
2 |
Health and Fitness |
2 |
Arts |
1 |
Fine, Visual or Performing Arts |
1 |
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Electives |
6 |
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Minimum Credits Required |
22 credits |
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Advanced Algebra (Algebra II) is the standard 3rd math credit* required for graduation and is a minimum 4-year college admission requirement.
* Students may elect a third credit of math different from Algebra II if:
The alternate math class is chosen based on a career-oriented program of study identified in their high school and beyond plan.
They meet with a school representative and their parent/guardian to discuss their goals as well as admission requirements of 2 and 4 year colleges.
Student, parent/guardian and school agree and sign a form documenting the choice.
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