Washington Administrative Code
Title 180 - Education, State Board of
Chapter 180-51 - High school graduation requirements
Section 180-51-053 - Community college high school diploma programs
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 180-51-053
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1)
(a)
Minimum requirements for high school diploma. The minimum
requirements and procedures for the issuance of a high school diploma by or
through a community or technical college district shall be as prescribed by the
state board of education in this section and chapters 180-51 and 180-56 WAC or
as set forth in
RCW
28B.50.535(2) , (3) or
(4).
(b) Any high school graduation diploma issued
by or through a community or technical college district shall certify that the
diploma is issued in compliance with high school graduation requirements
established by the state board of education and procedures established by the
superintendent of public instruction or as set forth in
RCW
28B.50.535(2) , (3) or
(4).
(2) Provisions governing program for persons eighteen years of age and over.
(a) The appropriate school district,
community college, or technical college education official shall evaluate the
previous educational records of the student and may provide evaluative testing
to determine the student's educational level. The official shall recommend an
appropriate course or courses of study and upon the successful completion of
such study the student will be eligible for the high school diploma.
(b) Satisfaction of minimum course
requirements may be met by one or more of the following methods with the
applicable institution granting credit verifying completion of course
requirements.
(i) Actual completion of courses
regularly conducted in high school;
(ii) Technical college;
(iii) Community college;
(iv) Approved correspondence or extension
courses;
(v) Supervised independent
study; or
(vi) Testing in specific
subject areas.
(c) The
appropriate education official shall exercise reasonable judgment in appraising
the educational experience of the student either in or out of a formal school
program to determine the degree to which the student has satisfied the minimum
credit requirements for completion of the high school program. Consideration
may be given to work experience, vocational training, civic responsibilities
discharged by the adult and other evidences of educational
attainment.
(d) A high school
diploma shall be granted to each individual who satisfactorily meets the
requirements for high school completion. The diploma shall be issued by the
appropriate school district, community college, or technical college: Records
of diplomas issued under the provisions of this subsection shall be maintained
by the issuing agency.
(3) Provisions governing program for persons under eighteen years of age.
(a) The high
school principal shall evaluate the previous educational record of the
individual and prior to his or her enrollment in courses and in cooperation
with the appropriate education official of a community college or technical
college shall approve the program of studies leading to the high school
diploma.
(b) The student must be
assigned a program supervisor.
Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.230.090. 10-12-082, § 180-51-053, filed 6/1/10, effective 7/2/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.230 RCW and RCW 28B.50.915. 04-20-093, § 180-51-053, filed 10/5/04, effective 11/5/04.
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