Spanaway Lake High School Graduation Requirements Class of 2011-2013 Each box equals 0.5 credit Communication Arts (4 credits) Social Studies (3.5 credits) Washington State Studies (9th) U.S. Studies (10th) World Studies (11th) Careers (11th) American Government (12th) Contemp. World Issues (12th) Mathematics (2 credits) *(for those who do not pass end-of-course exams) Math Elective (1 credit) Science (2 credits, 1 credit lab science) Health & Fitness (2 1/2 credits) Fine Arts (1 credit) Occupational Education (1/2 credit) Family/Consumer Science (1/2 credit) (Usually Ind. Living) Culminating Project (1/2 credit) Electives (5 credits) (Advisory .125 for 10/11, .25 for 12) Total Credits 22.5 credits (Health .5 credit) (Usually Digitools) WASL/HSPE(High School Proficiency Exam) Reading Writing End-of-course exams OR Meet standard on the math ACT, math SAT or calculus or statistics Advanced Placement course exams OR Earn two math credits after 10th grade.