English – 4 Credits

– Introduction to Literature & Composition 9

– World Literature & Composition 10

– American Literature & Composition 11, Ethnic Studies Lit and Comp 11, African, Asian, Latinx, or Native American Lit & Comp 11, AP Language, IB Lang & Lit 11, or Running Start/College in the High School English

– Comparative Literature & Composition 12, AP Literature, IB Lang 12, or Running Start/College In the High School English

Social Studies – 3 Credits

– World History 1

– World History 2, Ethnic Studies WH 2, AP World History 1, or AP Human Geo A

– World History 3, Ethnics Studies World History 3, AP World History 2, or AP Human Geo B

– U.S. History, or Ethnic Studies US History, IB History of the Americas, AP US History, CIHS AES 151, or CIHS 147 & 148

– American Government, IB 20th Century, AP US Government & Politics

– Washington State History

Mathematics – 3 Credits

– Algebra 1

– Geometry   

– Algebra 2, IB Math SL Year 1, Financial Algebra, CIHS Bus 130, Math 107, Modeling our World, a more advanced course in the math sequence, or an approved CTE math course.

Science – 3 Credits

– Phys A/Chem A

– Biology

– Phys B/Chem B or Select from approved core course offerings or OSPI approved equivalent career and technical education (CTE) courses.

Career Connected Learning(CTE) – 1.0 Credits

– Select from approved course offerings.  CTE credits may be earned in Exploratory or Preparatory CTE classes and certain approved non-CTE courses. CTE graduation pathway courses must be in a single program of study or a pre-approved career pathway. For more information contact CTE.

Physical Education – 1.5 Credits

– Personal Fitness

– Select from approved course offerings.

Health – .5 Credits

– Health, Family Health

Health may not waived. See Policy 2024 FAQs for Out of District Policy.

Visual or Performing Arts – 1.0 to 2.0 Credits

– Select from approved course offerings.

1.0 credits may be a part of the personalized pathway requirement. The PP may change overtime based on the students educational or career goals in the High School and Beyond.

Personal Pathway Requirement (World Languages, Combinations of courses that meet career goals.)- 2.0 to 3.0 Credits

– Select from approved course offerings.

Personal Pathway are courses that lead to a specific post-high school educational or career goal chosen by the student. Personal pathway may change over time.

World Languages are recommended for students planning on attending a 2 or 4-year college or university for admissions purposes. These may be taken as a part of the personal pathway or elective credits.

Electives – 4.0 Credits

– Elective credits are any courses not listed as part of the core courses listed above. Example: 4th credit of math or science, 3rd credit of world language.

Total- 24 Credits

Students must complete at least one Graduation Pathway but are encouraged to complete as many as align with their career and educational goals.

High School and Beyond Planning is a state requirement which helps students walk through the process of goal setting, future planning and self assessment. Students learn about their learning styles, career interests and they are asked to consider how the courses they select support their career goals. Additionally, students learn about college costs and selecting a college that meets the students needs.  Students are encouraged to change their goals and plans as they move towards graduation to include their new interests and knowledge. 

As a part of our High School and Beyond Plan, our students use Naviance to explore colleges and career paths, analyze skills and talents and help them stay on track to reach academic goals. Naviance fosters post-high school planning communication and collaboration for students, school counselors and families. Learn more about Naviance.

Seattle Public Schools requires students to complete 60 hours of service learning before graduation. Through service-learning students apply their academic skills and knowledge in real-life settings. Contact individual schools for specific information.