Graduation Requirement Information
These are the Washington State Requirements for a student to receive a diploma:
STATE & LOCAL SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION ARE:
1. Apply to at least 1 college or trade school
https://www.commonapp.org/ Universities in all of U.S.
https://apply.ctc.edu/user WA State Community Colleges and Tech Programs
2. Fill out and submit a FAFSA application form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
***Both student AND parent must have an FSA ID or account created through the link below
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
3. Type and submit a "Where I Stand Essay"
4. Need to turn in 3 Letters of Recommendation, cannot be an immediate family member
5. Volunteer for someone who is not an immediate family member or a business in the community. These can be started during Freshmen year.
Cass of 2026: 20 hours
Class of 2027 and beyond: 40 hours
If you have any questions regarding graduation requirements or to submit volunteer hour logs, please feel free to contact Cassandra Reither creither@norhbeachschools.org or 360-289-3888 EXT. 1208.