Graduation Requirements

 

 
 
 In order to graduate from Prairie High School, students must:

1. Meet standard on the 10th grade HS Proficiency Test (Formerly WASL) in reading, writing, and math.  Students in the class of 2013 must meet the science standard*.  If a student fails the math section, he/she may fulfill graduation requirements by earning 2 math credits in the junior and/or senior year(s).
*This requirement may be delayed for one year-- please see Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction website.

2. Complete a Culminating Project (See requirements listed on the PHS Counseling web site).  This includes completing an Annual High School and Beyond Plan.

3. Earn 22 credits (23 credits are required for the class of 2012 and beyond).

Note:  Transfer students may be required to obtain more credits to graduate dependent on the credit system of their previous school(s).


 

Credit Requirements               

Subject

Class of 2010, 2011



Class of 2012 and Beyond

 
English 4 Credits 3.5 Credits
Mathematics 2 Credits 3 Credits
Science (one must be a lab) 2 Credits 2 Credits
Social Studies 2.5 Credits 3 Credits
Health and Fitness (1 sem health cannot be waived)
2 Credits
2 Credits
Fine Arts 1 Credit 1 Credit
Occupational 1 Credit 1 Credit
Electives (can come from any category) 7.5 Credits 7.5 Credits
Total Credits Required 22 Credits 23 Credits