To be eligible for a Yakima School District diploma, a student must complete the following: (see WAC 180-51-066 & YSD Board Operational Policy 2410)
1. Earn a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits from grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Credit accrual is possible at the middle school level for Algebra, Successful completion (receiving a grade of A, B, C, D, P, or S) of one semester’s work in one class = 0.5 credits.
These twenty-four (24) credits, must include:
| Subject | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | Classes must include: English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 | 4.0 credits |
| Mathematics | Three (3) mathematics credits required. Must include a sequence of courses: Algebra 1 or Integrated Mathematics 1, Geometry or Integrated Mathematics 2, and Algebra 2, Integrated Mathematics 3, or other 3rd credit of math based on HSBP. | 3.0 credits |
| Science* | Three (3) science credits required. Must include a least two (2) lab sciences. | 3.0 credits |
| Social Studies | Washington State History (Is offered in grade 7 or 8 does not earn credit but satisfies the graduation requirement.) World Geography (0.50 cr.), World History (0.50 cr.), US History and Government (1 cr.), Civics (0.50 cr.), and CWP/Economics (0.50 cr.). | 3.0 credits |
| Health & Fitness Education | Must include 1.5 credits of fitness and 0.50 credit of Health. | 2.0 credits |
| World Languages | Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway Requirements (PPR)** | 2.0 credits |
| Fine Arts (Visual & Performing Arts) | Only one (1) credit may be fulfilled with courses that meet the Fine Art requirement. Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway Requirements (PPR)** | 2.0 credits |
| Occupational/Career & Technical Education (CTE) | May be an Occupational/CTE course that meets the definition of an exploratory course as described in the CTE Program standards | 1.0 credits |
| Elective Courses | 4.0 credits |
*The third credit of science and the third credit of math are chosen by the student based on the student's interest and High School and Beyond Plan, and approved by the parent or guardian, or if the parent or guardian is unavailable or does not indicate a preference, the school counselor or principal (WAC 180-51-068).
**Personalized Pathway Requirement are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interests and High School and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.
2. Successful completion of the High School and Beyond Plan 
The High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) is a formal process designed to help students think about their future goals and how to accomplish those goals. This includes exploring interests and career options, developing a course plan for high school, and exploring opportunities to develop skills. Students create their High School and Beyond Plans in cooperation with parents/guardians and school staff. Students start their plans in sixth (6th) grade and then continue to revise them throughout high school to accommodate changing interests or goals.
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3. Completion of a Graduation Pathway
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation/graduation-pathways
