Shoreline School District Graduation Credit Requirements
Class of 2016 and Beyond
Subject Area
Required Required Coursework
Credits
English
4.0
Social Studies
3.0
Science
3.0
Mathematics
3.0
Fine, Visual or Performing
Arts
Health & Physical Education
1.0
Occupational Education
World Language
Electives
TOTAL:
1.0
1.0
4.5
22.5
2.0
1.0 credit English 9 or Honors English 9
1.0 credit English 10 or Honors English 10
1.0 credit English 11 or AP English equivalent
1.0 credit English 12 electives or AP equivalent
0.5 credit World History 1* or Honors World History 1
1.0 credit World History 2 & 3 or AP World History
1.0 credit U.S. History or AP US History
0.5 credit Civics or AP equivalent
1.0 Integrated Physical Science (IPS) or Honors IPS**
1.0 Biology or Honors Biology
1.0 Lab Science Elective
1.0 Algebra 1
1.0 Geometry
1.0 Algebra 2 or approved CTE 3rd math credit
0.5 Health
1.5 PE
*For the Class of 2016 ONLY, the 9th grade social studies course will be a semester (.5) of World Geography
**Students who take and pass the IPS Challenge Test must substitute another Lab Science Elective to fulfill the
graduation requirement in science.
Shoreline School District Additional Graduation Requirements:
Class of 2016 and Beyond
Requirement
Explanation
Washington State History
The Washington State History requirement is satisfied
with a passing grade in 7th grade WA State History.
Students transferring from other districts without
equivalent coursework must satisfy this requirement
through equivalent high school coursework.
Community Service – 40 Hours
State High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE)
State End of Course Exams (EOC)
High School and Beyond Plan
Senior Project/Culminating Exhibit
Reading and Writing
Algebra 1, Geometry and Biology
A uniform requirement at both schools is under
development for implementation in fall, 2012.