State Testing and Graduation Handouts

Graduation in Washington Toolkit Updated October 2011
A resource to help educators and families understand state graduation requirements. The toolkit will be periodically updated with new materials and when changes occur. School districts should ensure all key personnel are aware of the toolkit.

Your Child’s Progress (PDF) Updated July 2011
A one-page handout that broadly covers learning expectations in grades K-10. It also covers basic information on state testing for grades 3-10. It is translated into nine languages.

Earning a Diploma (PDF) Updated July 2011
A one-page handout that covers the different requirements for each graduating class. It is translated into the following nine languages:
Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Punjabi | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

State Testing 2012 (PDF) Updated July 2011
This one-page handout covers key testing information and dates on the front and provides answers to FAQs on the back. It is translated into the following nine languages:
Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Punjabi | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Graduation Requirements Checklist (PDF) Updated July 2011
A checklist by graduating class. Track your student’s progress as they move through high school.
Class of 2012 | Class of 2013 | Class of 2014

Overview of Certificate of Academic Achievement Options (PDF) Updated October 2011
Some students may need to use an assessment other than a state exam to demonstrate their skills. For them, the CAA Options -- or state-approved alternatives -- are available. (October 2011 updates: Clarify Collection of Evidence eligibility)

Meeting the Math Graduation Requirement (PDF) Updated July 2011
Students must meet different math graduation requirements depending on their graduating class. This handout helps simplify the requirements.

End-of-Course Math Exams FAQs (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about math end-of-course exams that debut in spring 2011.

Math Graduation Requirement FAQs through class of 2012 (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about the math graduation requirements for classes 2008-2012.

Options for Students Not Graduating After Four Years of High School (PDF)

Also available in these languages:
Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Punjabi | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Parent/Guardian Access to their Child’s Test Booklets and How to File a Score Appeal (PDF) Updated July 2011
Frequently asked questions about who can request a review of a test booklet and how the process works.

How Students in Special Education Participate in State Testing (PDF) Update July 2011
Frequently asked questions about who can request a review of a test booklet and how the process works.

Principal Letter Templates
OSPI has produced letter templates that schools can use to communicate state testing information to families.