Graduation Requirements
To graduate, each student must successfully:
Develop and regularly update a High School and Beyond Plan
High School and Beyond Plan
Each student will complete a High School and Beyond Plan, which includes career research, post-secondary planning and samples of best work from high school assignments or projects and/or extracurricular activities. The student portfolio includes a detailed plan for meeting the high school graduation requirements and a plan for the year after graduation. Contact your high school for additional information.
Credit requirements
Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
English | 4 |
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent) | 3 |
Science (including 2 lab credits) | 3 |
Social Studies (World History, US History, or Civics and Global Topics or equivalent) | 3 |
Health | 0.5 |
Fitness | 1.5 |
Arts | 2 |
Personalized Pathway/World Language | 2 |
Occupational Education/CTE | 1 |
Electives | 2 |
Total Requirements | 24 |
Questions about graduation requirements? Call 360-885-5359
Change to graduation recognition for the class of 2028 and beyond
Students take many different academic paths in high school, from career/technical classes to Advanced Placement to Running Start and more. In recognition of the many ways that students achieve academic success, Battle Ground Public Schools plans to expand recognitions at high school graduations starting with the class of 2028 (eighth graders in 2023-24). Each high school will recognize the top 5% based on GPA during graduation ceremonies. Although schools will not designate a valedictorian and salutatorian, class rankings will continue to be available as needed for scholarships and other purposes. Learn more.