Classes of 2019 and 2020

23 credits required for graduation

• English - 4 credits  (one credit required each year grades 9-12)
• Mathematics - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Science - 3 credits
• Arts - 1 credit
• Health and Fitness - 2 credits
• Occupational Education - 1 credit
• Electives - 6 credits

Students are required to complete a high school and beyond plan.

For the classes of 2019 and 2020, we applied for and received a waiver from Washington State to the new 24-credit graduation requirement. As a result, students in the classes of 2019 and 2020 only need 23 credits to graduate.

For students who have worked toward a 24-credit requirement, this change to the 23-credit requirement will not affect previous decisions regarding their four-year plan of study. All credits earned to this point will continue to meet graduation requirements. This waiver provides our high schools time to prepare for the 24-credit requirement. 

Classes of 2021 and Beyond

24 credits required for graduation

• English - 4 credits  (one credit required each year grades 9-12)
• Mathematics - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Science - 3 credits
• Arts - 2 credit
• Health and Fitness - 2 credits
• Career and Tech Ed - 1 credit
• World Language – 2 credits
• Electives - 4 credits

Students are required to complete a high school and beyond plan.

Credit Retrieval Options

Students who fail core requirements for graduation must complete credit retrieval in order to meet graduation requirements. To begin the credit recovery process, please contact your school’s counseling office for an appointment to discuss credit retrieval options.

Questions?

For questions, please contact your school’s counseling office or track student progress through the Skyward online system. If you do not know your Skyward login information, please contact your school office for assistance.

Additional information can be found in Kent School District Procedure 2410P.

Source: RCW  28A.230.090