Washington State History
Graduation Requirement Information
Washington State requires that all public school students to complete a course in Washington State History. Everett Public Schools provides an opportunity for students to fulfill this graduation requirement during their 7th grade year. The graduation requirement earned with a passing grade will be reflected on the high school transcript as a “check-off” rather than high school credit. In the event that a student does not pass the 7th grade Washington State History class, that student will be required to take a more rigorous Washington State History course during high school.
How will this work for most 7th grade students?
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| Washington State History is offered during the first trimester of the school year.
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| A passing grade in Washington State History will earn students a “check-off” on their high school transcript stating they have fulfilled the Washington State History requirement.
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Can students earn high school credit if they earn a passing grade in this class?
No, the 7th grade Washington State History is taught with curriculum and at a pace that is appropriate for 7th grade, not for high school.
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| The timeline being addressed begins at Washington statehood and ends with Current Issues. This is approximately half of the content addressed at the high school level.
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| The textbook reading level and activities are appropriate for 7th grade but not for high school.
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| High school credit requires more class time than one middle school trimester.
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What if my student misses the opportunity to take Washington State History in 7th grade or does not earn a passing grade?
Students will be able to fulfill this graduation requirement in a variety of ways at the high school level (beginning the summer after their 8th grade year.
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| Washington State History is offered at the high school level during the regular school year as an elective course.
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| Washington State History is offered during the Everett Public Schools Summer School session. This is a tuition program.
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| Washington State History is offered through Everett’s Online High School. Students can refer to the regular high school course catalogs for online offerings.
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All of these offerings are dependent upon enrollment.
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Revised 9/16/09