Graduation Requirements

Course and credit requirements for earning a high school diploma are found in each school’s course guide. General credit requirement information can be found below. 

Credit Requirements

Graduation requirements are assigned according to a student’s year of graduation.

For an official summary of progress towards completion of graduation requirements, please contact your school’s Counseling Office.

Students must meet the requirements of a District-approved graduation pathway.

Students must meet the requirements of a District-approved graduation pathway in order to graduate. Students who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) must meet the requirements determined appropriate by the student’s individualized education program (IEP) team in accordance with applicable laws and District policy.

Students should consult with their counselor for more information on satisfying the pathway requirement.

Washington State Graduation Pathways

Students must meet Washington State History or appeal.

For most students, this requirement is met in 7th Grade social studies. If you have not met this requirement or are unsure, check with your school counselor.

If you did not complete seventh grade Social Studies at an ISD school, here are a few options for your WA State History requirement: 

• If you completed a Washington State History class in a different Washington state school, check with your school counselor to confirm this is recorded within your Issaquah School District account. If not, you can collect documentation from your previous school, and bring it to your school counselor.
   

• If you completed a different State History course in another state, get documentation of the completion of that course from your previous school, and bring it to your school counselor.  They can help determine if the documentation can be used to waive the Washington State History requirement.
   

• You can take the high school Northwest Studies class to meet this requirement.  Running Start students can pursue a college HIST&214 course to meet the requirement.
   

• If you moved to Washington state in grade 11 or grade 12 and are unable to meet the Washington State History requirement, you may qualify for a waiver.  Consult with your school counselor for details.

Crafting a High School and Beyond Plan

Each student shall have a high school plan to guide their high school experience, including plans for post-secondary education or training and career. Students shall create their high school and beyond plans in cooperation with parents, guardians and school staff.

School staff shall work with students to update the plans during the years in which the plan is implemented in order to accommodate changing interests and goals. Learn more below.

High School and Beyond Plan