State Testing and Graduation Handouts

Graduation in Washington Toolkit Updated October 2012
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.
Spanish

Your Child’s Progress (PDF) Updated August 2012
A short handout that broadly covers learning expectations and basic information on state testing in grades K-10. It is translated into nine languages.

State Testing 2013 (PDF) Updated August 2012
This one-page handout covers key testing information and dates on the front and provides answers to FAQs on the back.
Also available in these languages:
Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Punjabi | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Graduation Requirements Checklist (PDF) Updated October 2012
A checklist by graduating class. Track your student’s progress as they move through high school.
Class of 2013 | Class of 2014 | Class of 2015 | Class of 2016

Overview of Certificate of Academic Achievement Options (PDF) Updated October 2012
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.

Meeting the Math Graduation Requirement (PDF) Updated August 2012
Students must meet different math graduation requirements depending on their graduating class. This handout helps simplify the requirements.

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) Updated August 2012
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.