Graduation Requirements
We want success for all students
Ocean Beach School District wants the best for its students – success at whatever they choose to do in life.
To ensure this success, our students and parents must be familiar with the statewide graduation requirements established by the Washington State Board of Education. The Ocean Beach School District has further defined these requirements, which are outlined below.
All students in our district will be held accountable to these requirements. Each student must successfully:
Earn 24 class credits
Draft a High School & Beyond Plan
Complete 20 hours of Community Service
Gain Career Exploration Experience
Complete a Graduation Pathway
Credit Requirements
Subject | IHS Graduation Requirements for Class of 2019 and Beyond | College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR)* |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 credits | 4 credits |
Mathematics | 3 credits | 3 credits
|
Science | 3 credits 2 must be lab science | 3 credits
|
Social Studies | 3 credits**
| 3 credits |
Health & Fitness | 2 credits 0.5 must be Health | Required as part of grad requirements |
Fine Arts | 2 credits | 1 credit |
Occupational Education | 1 credit | Required as part of grad requirements |
World Languages | 2 credits*** | 2 credits |
Electives | 4 credits | Required as part of grad requirements |
Other | HS & Beyond Plan Community Service – 20 hrs Career Exploration Experience Pathway to Graduation | Required as part of grad requirements 1 credit – Senior year math-based quantitative course |
Total Credits | 24 |
*At least 3 CADR credits must be earned each year to qualify for minimum admission standards at Washington universities.
**Starting with the class of 2016, if the Washington State History requirement is met in Middle School, it will show on the high school transcript as “met”; however, no credit will be earned. If the Washington State History requirement is not met in Middle School, part of the high school requirement will include Pacific Northwest History.
***May be adjusted based on HS & Beyond Plan with approval of school and parent.
High School & Beyond Plan
The High School & Beyond Plan is a requirement for graduation in Washington State and in the Ocean Beach School District. The plan includes elements of reflection about the choices students have made throughout high school; their career explorations and evaluations; their goals for the future; and their specific steps to reaching those goals.
Community Service
To graduate from Ilwaco High School, we require students to complete 20 hours of Community Service.
Career Exploration Experience
Career Exploration Experience is a requirement for graduation from Ilwaco High School. Career Exploration Experience activities include job shadowing and informational interviews. These activities are an opportunity for students to learn about careers directly from the people involved in them, including the day-to-day responsibilities of the job, the skills and education required, and options for careers in the field.
Graduation Pathway
A Graduation Pathway is a requirement for graduation in Washington State and the Ocean Beach School District. A graduation pathway demonstrates that students are prepared "for a meaningful first step after high school" (OSPI). There are multiple ways for students to show readiness for life after high school and meet this graduation requirement: achievement on certain assessments, CTE course sequence completion, and success in dual credit courses including Running Start and College in the High School.