New Graduation Requirements For The Class Of 2008
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New Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008
Overview
This year marks the implementation of the state's new graduation requirements as Seattle's Class of 2008 receives their results from the 10th-grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Successfully passing this assessment will be the primary way students earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement, one of four new statewide graduation prerequisites. Students in special education programs can opt for alternate assessments and achieve a Certificate of Individual Achievement.
Support for Students
The Seattle School District is committed to helping all students succeed on the WASL, reinforcing the belief that every student can master the skills tested. While many students will pass all sections on their first try, some may need additional support. Resources are available to help students enhance their skills both for the WASL and future learning.
School Initiatives
Seattle high schools have developed strategic plans to support students in meeting WASL standards. Initiatives include adding a 7th period and providing tutoring in math and literacy, along with in-class tutors. The district is also offering each high school a building-based manager and additional instructional coaching services. Programs like credit retrieval, Evening School, Contract Learning, and the Digital Learning Commons are also available. Parents are encouraged to contact their local school for more details.
Score Reports
Students from the classes of 2006, 2007, and 2008 who took the 10th-grade WASL will receive an Individual Score Report, detailing accurate scores for every subject tested. These reports, generated by Pearson Educational Measurement, will be distributed through Seattle school districts. Ninth-grade students, the class of 2009, will receive their scores in late August or early September.
Reports will specify performance in reading, writing, and math. A separate report for science scores will follow in late summer.
Special Education Considerations
Special education students using the Washington Alternate Assessment System (WAAS) options, including the Developmentally Appropriate WASL (DAW) or portfolio assessments, will not receive scores until summer. These results will be provided by late August or early September.
Transparency and Future Steps
Due to high interest in the results, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is committed to providing accurate information promptly. By late summer, they will release a comprehensive analysis of the 10th-grade WASL data. This will include insights from the science WASL and special assessments, allowing schools to identify strengths and weaknesses across core subjects.
Through these efforts, Seattle schools aim to enhance educational outcomes and ensure student success.
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