Graduation

Graduation marks a significant milestone in every student’s educational journey. At Everett Public Schools, we believe every student has the ability to earn their high school diploma, and each one deserves the opportunity to do so and we celebrate the achievements, growth, and hard work of our students as they prepare to take the next step toward college, career, or community engagement.

Working with school staff across the district, the College and Career Readiness department is committed to helping every student graduate from high school, ready for college and a career, with the tools and skills needed to be successful in the 21st century.

Extra help and resources, along with interventions when necessary, are used by staff district-wide to help keep students engaged in learning and on-track to graduate. These extra measures are part of the reason Everett Public Schools' already high graduation rates continue to increase each year.

Graduation Resource Guide

Graduation Requirements

Middle School Course Catalog

High School Course Catalog

AP Capstone Diploma

College & Career Readiness

High School & Beyond Plan

Naviance

Seal of Biliteracy

Assessments

How do the 24 credit graduation requirements add up?

Subject	Credits
English	4.0
Math	3.0
Science	3.0
Social Studies	3.0
Health and Fitness	2.0
Arts	1.0
Career and Technical Education (CTE)	1.0
Personalized Pathway Requirements (PPR)	3.0
Elective Credits	4.0
Total	24.0

What are course equivalencies?

Which middle school courses are eligible for high school credit?

Everett Public Schools students may receive high school credit for specific middle school courses, per Board Procedure 2410.

High school credit bearing courses taken in middle school will automatically be added to the student’s transcript, unless requested otherwise by the student and the student’s family per Board Policy 2410. Once the middle school course has been removed, it cannot be added back to the transcript. Students and their families can request eligible courses to be removed from their high school transcript any time up through end of the student’s 11th grade school year.

Please contact your school registrar for the necessary paperwork to remove or add middle school credits to high school transcripts.

The following middle school courses are currently available for high school credit:
1. Algebraic Concepts: HS Math Yr 1
2. Coordinated Science
3. Functional Washington State History*
4. Geometry in Application: HS Math Yr 2
5. Pre-AP English I
6. Spanish 1
7. Washington State History*

*All students who pass Washington State History (WSH) in middle school earn a “MET” status on their high school transcript. This is an automatic process that takes place when a student successfully completes the course.

What is the senior math-based quantitative course replacement?

Alternative Graduation Options

There are many different ways students can earn high school diploma. Below are alternative program options that offer a learning experience different from a traditional high school.

Everett Reengagement Academy

Graduation Alliance supports students who are not enrolled in school, offering flexible online learning and personalized support to help at-risk and dropout students reach their graduation goals.

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Sequoia High School

Sequoia High School is an alternative high school for grades 9-12 in Everett Public Schools. It offers a personal, family-like learning environment where students and their teachers work side-by-side on a first name basis.

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Online Program Options

Washington state has a variety of free online program options that offer students the opportunity to earn their high school diploma. Many of these programs offer options for students in grades K-8 as well.

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Get Back in School Today!

If you need help reengaging in school or finding a program that fits your needs and schedule, our dedicated success coordinator can support you in earning your diploma.

Graduation Success Coordinator

425-385-4071

Graduation Ceremonies

Cascade Bruins!

Everett Seagulls!

Henry M. Jackson Timberwolves!

Sequoia Squirrels!

Class of 2026

Everett Public Schools celebrates graduation with distinct commencement ceremonies typically at Everett Memorial Stadium or Angel of the Winds Arena honoring each high school’s Class of the Year.

These inspiring events feature student speakers, diploma presentations by district and city leaders, and heartfelt displays of achievement and community pride.