Central Kitsap School District

Graduating Central Kitsap students will need to earn 24 total credits in a variety of subjects, as outlined below.

* The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or, if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal.

**Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning. Students may have up to 3 PPR credits.

• Washington State History and Government course (this is a non-credit requirement and may be taken in middle school)
• High School and Beyond Plan (details below)

Students must meet at least one of these pathway options to graduate:

• Career & Technical Education Course Sequence (CTE)

• Dual Credit Courses

• AP/IB/Cambridge Exams

•  SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams

• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

• Combinations

• Transition Courses

• State Assessment

• Performance-Based

Resources: OSPI Graduation Pathways  and State Board of Education/Graduation Pathways

Career/Technical Field = CTE Course Sequence

• Complete 2.0 or more credits that either include a dual credit course or lead to an industry recognized credential
• Complete a Core Plus program

Military Career Interest = ASVAB Exam (AFQT Section)

• Score for Class of 2021 = 31
• Check the State Board of Education's ASVAB webpage by September 1 annually

Postsecondary Education = English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Courses & Exams

(Can use any combination of the ELA and math options listed in this section.)

• ACT (ELA = 14; math = 16) or SAT (ELA = 410; math = 430)
• Dual credit exams (for state-approved courses):
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  • Cambridge = E or better
  • IB = 4+
• State assessments:
  • Smarter Balanced: ELA = 2548; math = 2595
  • WA-AIM: ELA = 104; math = 103
• Transition courses (1.0 credit total):
  • Bridge to College courses have state-level approval
  • Local articulation agreements between districts and sponsoring colleges

For questions, please contact OSPI at graduation.pathways@k12.wa.us. 

The district understands the demonstration of mastering skills through a competency based program and has established mechanisms for World Language Proficiency, as well as proficiency through the state assessment process.  Credits for proficiency are transcribed with a “P” and not a letter grade. For more information on Competency Based Credits visit your school counseling office.

World Language

A maximum of (4) four World Language credits may be awarded through OSPI’s Competency Based Credit testing process.
In order to earn competency credits in World Language, students will demonstrate proficiency in all four domains of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. These assessments are aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Levels.

State Exam Proficiencies

Students who meet standard on the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WACAS), Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in Math or English Language Arts, or who take SAT/ACT will be allowed to apply for credit in the appropriate content area. Students may receive up to 1.5 credits in total.

Required for Graduation – Starting in Grade 7

The High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) is a Washington State graduation requirement that helps students explore their interests, set goals, and plan for life after high school. Starting in 7th grade, students begin building their HSBP and update it each year as their goals and interests evolve.

The HSBP connects what students learn in school to real-world opportunities and helps them make informed choices about their future. Students complete activities that guide them in exploring different postsecondary pathways, such as:

• 2-Year College: Earn an associate degree or workforce credential.
• 4-Year College: Prepare for a bachelor’s degree and university-level study.
• Work-Based Learning (within the classroom and for CTE credit)
• Apprenticeships: Get hands-on training in skilled trades and technical careers.
• Direct Workforce Entry: Start working right after high school with career training.
• Military Service: Prepare for a career in the armed forces.

The HSBP includes:

• Career and interest assessments
• Education and training goals
• A personalized 4-year high school course plan
• Graduation pathway options that align with student goals

This plan helps students stay on track and make choices that support their future success—whether that’s college, career, military, or something else.

The HSBP is required under WAC 180-51-220 and RCW 28A.230.212.[1]

Any high school course completed in middle school shall automatically be given high school credit, added to the high school transcript (including the grade earned), and applied to fulfilling high school graduation requirements.

At the request of the student and the student's parent or guardian, high school credit earned before high school may be transcribed with a non-numerical grade, such as "pass" or "credit." A non-numerical grade will not be included in the student's high school grade point average calculation. High school credit earned prior to high school and transcribed with a non-numerical grade will apply to fulfilling high school graduation requirements. (WAC 180-51-030)

A student and the student's parent or guardian must inform the school before the end of 11th grade if they do not want credit for the course(s) taken before attending high school, or if they want to request that credit be transcribed with a non-numerical grade.