High school courses are semester-length and may be .5 or 1.0 credit. Scholars take one 1.0 credit class per semester to graduate in 4 years.
To complete in one semester, a 1.0 credit class requires approximately 7.5 hours per week or 90 minutes per day of work. A .5 credit class require approximately 5.5-6 hours per week or 60 minutes per day.
Subject | # of Credits | Must Include |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
| Math | 3 | Algebra 1 Geometry 3rd Math credit |
| Science | 3 | 2 lab sciences 3rd science credit |
| Social Studies | 3 | US History & Government World History .5 Civics credit .5 Current World Problems |
| Arts | 2 | Performing or Visual Arts 1 credit may be a Personalized Pathway Requirement* |
| World Language | 2 | Both credits may be Personalized Pathway Requirements* |
| Health & Fitness | 2 | .5 credit Health 1.5 credit Fitness Students must earn credit for physical education unless excused per RCW 28A.230.050 |
| Career & Technical Education | 1 | May be an Occupational Education course that meets the definition of an exploratory course as described in the CTE program standards |
| Electives | 4 |
* Personalized Pathway Requirements are related courses that lead to a specific post-high school career or educational outcome chosen by the scholar based on the scholar’s interests and High School & Beyond Plan. They may include Career & Technical Education and are intended to provide a focus for the scholar’s learning.
| Other Graduation Requirements | Year Completed |
|---|---|
| Smarter Balanced Math Assessment* (State Requirement) | 10th Grade *Qualifying score on the SAT or ASVAB may be substituted in grade 11 or 12 if a passing score on the SBA is not received). |
| Smarter Balanced English Language Arts Assessment* (State Requirement) | 10th Grade *Qualifying score on the SAT or ASVAB may be substituted in grade 11 or 12 if a passing score on the SBA is not received). |
| High School & Beyond Plan (Personal Pathway) | 9-12 Grades |
| WA State History | 6-12 Grade |
| 24 hours of community service | 8 hours each year, grades 9-12 |
| High School and Beyond Plan | 12th Grade |
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iA’s guidance support specialist creats a graduation plan for each full-time iA scholar at the start of the 9th grade year or at the time of enrollment.
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