Graduation Requirements
Students must complete 24 course credits. Of the 24 course credits required, 20 are specified by Mercer Island High School, the Mercer Island School District, and Washington State as follows:
| Washington State Public Universities | ||
|---|---|---|
| English |
8 Semesters, 4.0 Credits
|
Includes 3 credits of college preparatory composition and literature |
| Mathematics |
6 Semesters, 3.0 Credits |
Students must earn 3 credits of math; 2 credits in Algebra 1 and Geometry, 1 credit in Algebra 2 or higher, or 1 credit based on the student’s High School and Beyond Plan. Algebra 1 and Geometry taken in middle school may count toward this requirement. |
| Social Studies |
6 Semesters, 3.0 Credits |
For many students, the state’s requirement for Washington State History will be fulfilled through course work completed in middle school. For students who have not taken Washington State History in middle school, limited course options will be available. 1 Credit US History and Government |
| Science | 6 Semesters, 3.0 Credits | 2.0 must be lab science |
| Career & Technical Education Career & College Readiness |
2 Semesters, 1.0 Credits | |
| Fitness/PE | 3 Semesters, 1.5 Credits | |
| Health | 1 Semester, 0.5 Credits | |
| Fine Arts | 4 Semesters, 2.0 Credits | 1.0 can be *PPR |
| World Language | 4 Semesters, 2.0 Credits | 2.0 can be *PPR |
| Electives | 8 Semesters, 4.0 Credits | |
| Total | 48 Semesters, 24 Credits | |
* PPR (Personalized Pathway Requirement) includes courses that lead to a specific post-high-school career or educational outcome chosen by the student, based on their interests and High School and Beyond Plan. These may include core, elective, and some support-type courses and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning. When applying for consideration of PPR alternatives, students will be required to meet with their counselor to make sure that the alternative aligns with the High School and Beyond Plan and that they have completed and submitted all required documents.
Graduation Requirements Tracker PDF