The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation entering Grade 9 at Meridian High School on or after September 3, 2002 and prior to August 1, 2004: |
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| Subject Area | Credits |
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| English | 4.0 |
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| Mathematics (to inlcude Int. Math II) |
2.0 |
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| Science (to include 1.0 credit lab science) |
2.0 |
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| Physical Education | 2.0 |
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| Occupational Ed | 1.0 |
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| Health | 0.5 |
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Social
Studies |
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| WA State History | 0.5 |
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| World Geography | 0.5 |
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| World History | 0.5 |
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| U.S. History | 1.0 |
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| Senior Social Studies | 1.0 |
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| Electives | 7.5 |
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| *Senior Project | ||||
| Total Credits Required | 22.5 |
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*All students earning a diploma at Meridian High School will be required to satisfactorily present a senior projcet prior to the end of their senior year. |
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The following credits and subject areas of study shall be required of each candidate for graduation entering Grade 9 at Meridian High School on or after September 3, 2002 and prior to August 1, 2004: |
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| Subject Area | Credits |
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| English | 4.0 |
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| Mathematics (to inlcude Int. Math II) |
2.0 |
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| Science (to include 1.0 credit lab science) |
2.0 |
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| Physical Education | 2.0 |
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| Occupational Ed | 1.0 |
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| Health | 0.5 |
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Social
Studies |
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| World Cultures | 1.0 |
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| World History | 0.5 |
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| U.S. History | 1.0 |
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| Senior Social Studies | 1.0 |
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| *WA State History | 0.5 |
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| Electives | 7.0 |
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| **Senior Project | ||||
| Total Credits Required | 22.5 |
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*Starting 2007 the 0.5 credit for Washington State History and Government is met at the Grade 7 level and may also be met through an alternative learning experience (such as summer school or completion of an independent study course) that is approved by the Meridian High School Principal pursuant to School Board policy. **All students earning a diploma at Meridian High School will be required to satisfactorily present a senior project prior to the end of their senior year. |
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New Graduation Requirements for the class of 2008
Why are the graduation requirements changing? What is the purpose of the High School and Beyond Plan? What supports are in place to help students in special education? You will find answers to these questions -- and many more -- on the new graduation requirements Web site launched by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
The following requirements apply to students entering Grade 9 at Meridian High School on or after August 1, 2004: |
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| Subject Area | Credits |
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| English | 4.0 |
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| Mathematics (to inlcude Int. Math II) |
2.0 |
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| Science (to include 1.0 credit lab science) |
2.0 |
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Health
and Fitness |
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| Physical Education | 1.5 |
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| Health | 0.5 |
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| Visual or Perfoming Arts | 1.0 |
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| Occupational Ed | 1.0 |
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Social
Studies |
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| *WA
State History |
0.5 |
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| World Cultures | 1.0 |
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| World History | 0.5 |
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| U.S. History | 1.0 |
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| Senior Social Studies | 1.0 |
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| Electives | 7.0 |
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| **WASL | ||||
| ***Senior Project | ||||
| Total Credits Required | 23.0 |
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*Starting 2007 the 0.5 credit for Washington State History and Government is met at the Grade 7 level and may also be met through an alternative learning experience (such as summer school or completion of an independent study course) that is approved by the Meridian High School Principal pursuant to School Board policy. **Must pass 10th grade Reading, Writing, and Math sections of WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) ***Senior Project, Education Plan and Certificate of Academic Achievement. All students earning a diploma at Meridian High School will be required to satisfactorily present a senior project prior to the end of their senior year. |
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