Graduation Requirements

Students aiming to enhance their college
applications should consider enrolling in
Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

  • Elective Courses

    Electives are courses a student takes by choice, the specific elective courses a student takes are chosen by the student.

  • Honors Courses

    A broad selection of Honors courses that fulfill graduation requirements that provides a more rigorous curriculum and a more challenging academic environment.

    Sudents who wish to enhance the strength of their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP)* courses.

Graduation Requirements

Students aiming to enhance their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Elective Courses

Electives are courses a student takes by choice, the specific elective courses a student takes are chosen by the student.

Honors Courses

A broad selection of Honors courses that fulfill graduation requirements that provides a more rigorous curriculum and a more challenging academic environment.

Sudents who wish to enhance the strength of their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP)* courses.

“To Washington American High School, you turned
every daunting challenge into a cherished memory
Thank you for making this journey unforgettable.”

Graduation Requirements

Students aiming to enhance their college
applications should consider enrolling in
Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Elective Courses

Electives are courses a student takes by choice, the specific elective courses a student takes are chosen by the student.

Honors Courses

A broad selection of Honors courses that fulfill graduation requirements that provides a more rigorous curriculum and a more challenging academic environment.

Sudents who wish to enhance the strength of their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP)* courses.

Graduation Requirements

Students aiming to enhance their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
“To Washington American High School, you turned
every daunting challenge into a cherished memory
Thank you for making this journey unforgettable.”

Elective Courses

Electives are courses a student takes by choice, the specific elective courses a student takes are chosen by the student.

Honors Courses

A broad selection of Honors courses that fulfill graduation requirements that provides a more rigorous curriculum and a more challenging academic environment.

Sudents who wish to enhance the strength of their college applications should consider enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP)* courses.

High School Diploma Requirements

  • Language Arts (English I, II, III, IV - regular, honors, or Advanced Placement**): 4 credits
  • Math (Algebra 1 and above): 4 credits
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science elective): 4 credits
  • Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, American Government. 4 credits
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science elective): 4 credits
  • Health Education

High School Diploma Requirements

CORE REQUIREMENTSOTHER REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area Current Specific Credit
Requirements
Subject Area Current Specific Credit
Requirements
English4 credits, including: 1

  • 1 credit in English 9
  • 1 credit in English 10
  • 1 credit in English 11
  • credit in English 12

Fine Arts1 credit
Physical Education1/2 credit Lifetime Fitness
Mathematics3 credits and 4 years of
participation,*including

  • 1 credit in Algebra I
  • 1 credit in Geometry
  • 1 credit beyond Geometry


Health1/2 credit Health Education
Science 3 credits in laboratory-based
science


  • Earth Space Science Biology
  • Physical Science
  • (Chemistry and Physics)

Technology Education1 credit
World Language2 credits in World Language
Social Studies3 credits, including:

  • 1 credit in U.S. History
  • 1 credit in Local, State and
    National Government
  • 1 credit in World History


Electives1-3 credits to include courses
beyond requirements.

Program Offered

A College Preparatory Curriculum

  • Eligibility: Grade 9th-12th
  • Duration: Study at your own paste
  • Strength: Willing to do the work
  • Start Date: Year-Round floating enrollment

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