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3	"IT’S ABOUT" IT’S ABOUT CHOICES IT’S ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES
4	Skill Level Changes
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6	Education Pays...
7	Purpose of the New Requirements A high school diploma is more than a rite of passage. It should signify to anyone – college, employers, parents and the student – that students have worked hard, challenged themselves, gained a solid foundation of skills and knowledge and are now prepared for the next steps in life.
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9	High School & Beyond Portfolio
10	Complete a High School & Beyond Portfolio (components done each year 7^th-12^th)
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12	Culminating Project
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14	Credits for Classes English – 4 credits Mathematics - 2 credits (must complete algebra or higher) Science - 2 credits (1 credit must be a lab science) Social Studies - 3 credits Health & Fitness - 2 credits Occupational Education – 1.5 credits Fine Arts - 1 credit Elective : 6.5 credits Total credits: 22
15	Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA)
16	What’s tested on the WASL? Reading Writing Math Science To view actual released test questions, visit partnership4learning.org/edreform_wasl_sample.htm
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18	Help for 10^th-graders Who Don’t Earn the Certificate on the 1^st Try A state law passed in 2004 calls for: 5 opportunities to pass the 10^th-grade WASL an alternative measure and/or appeals process (after student takes WASL 2x) schools to develop “student learning plans” when students don’t meet standard in one or more subjects on the 4^th-, 7^th- or 10^th-grade WASL supports to address the needs of students in special education and English language learners
19	Certificate of Academic Achievement Student Learning Plan To be created for any student who did not pass any or all of the content areas of the 4^th-, 7^th- or 10^th-grade WASL Plan to include: Actions the school intends to take to improve the student's skills and strategies Strategies to help parents improve their child's skills Courses, competencies, and other steps needed to meet academic standards and stay on track for graduation
20	Special Education Guidelines Certificate of Academic Achievement Many students in special education will earn the Certificate by taking the WASL with or without accommodations, as defined by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate of Individual Achievement The Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA) is available for students (e.g. those with significant cognitive disabilities) who are unable to take the WASL with or without accommodations. Students also must meet other state and local graduation requirements linked with their IEP to earn a high school diploma
21	English Language Learner Guidelines English language learners (ELL) earn the Certificate by taking the 10th-grade WASL with or without accommodations Continuing Education Option Designed for students who have not earned CAA but want to go on to community college Recognizes accomplishments of students not earning CAA at end of grade 12
22	"What we know from other..." What we know from other states with similar requirements
23	WA: We’re not alone
24	Exit Exam Pass Rates in Other States after Retests
25	What Does a Student Do After Passing the 10^th-grade WASL? Complete remaining CKSD requirements Take higher-level classes Pursue areas of interest
26	What YOU can do to help your teen succeed Connect academics with their future Share examples from your own job Discuss plans for after high school Set goals for high school and the future Have high expectations
27	What YOU can do to help your teen succeed Be involved in course selection Meet with teachers early in the school year to discuss your child’s learning and how you can support your teen at home Talk with your teen to see if s/he is having trouble in a particular subject. Get your teen help if it’s needed.
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