Course Guide

* Personal Pathway Requirements are related courses that lead to a specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student based on the student’s interest and High school and Beyond Plan, that may include Career and Technical Education, and are intended to provide a focus for the student’s learning.

• High School and Beyond Plan: This is a detailed program intended to steer students effectively throughout their high school journey while focusing on their future career and educational goals.

• Washington State History: This course, usually completed in the 7th grade, provides a comprehensive understanding of the state's history and government.

Note: Despite being integral to a student's educational growth, these elements do not contribute to the accumulation of graduation credits.

• State Assessment (SBA ): Achieve the graduation scores or higher on the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in English language arts (ELA) (2548) and mathematics (2595). 
• Dual Credit: Secure at least one high school credit in ELA and one in math in dual credit courses. These can be earned through Running Start, College in the High School, and/or Career and Technical Education dual credit courses.
• AP/IB/Cambridge: Obtain a score of 3 or higher on specific Advanced Placement (AP) exams, a 4 or higher on specific International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, or an E on specific Cambridge International exams in both ELA and math. Alternatively, passing the course with a grade of at least C+ also fulfills this requirement.
• SAT/ACT: Achieve or surpass the graduation scores as set by the SBE in both the math and ELA sections of the SAT or ACT.
• Performance-based: Details on this latest pathway will be provided soon.
• Combination: Fulfill any mix of at least one ELA and one math option from the above-listed options (1-5).
• Transition Course: Successfully complete a transition course in ELA and math, such as the Bridge to College course. This enables a student to directly place into a credit-bearing college level course.
• ASVAB: Meet the standard on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) by scoring at least the minimum set by the military for eligibility to serve in a branch of the armed services.
• CTE Sequence: Successfully complete a sequence of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.

High school graduates seeking freshman admission to Washington’s public baccalaureate institutions will be required to meet minimum college admission standards. At the core of these admission standards is a
common set of course requirements termed College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR). CADR
should not be confused with high school graduation requirements. CADR are more rigorous than high school graduation requirements, which are determined by the State Board of Education and local school districts.

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR)

CADR reflect the minimum number of credits required in six subject areas (see below) that students must
earn to be eligible for routine admission consideration by four-year public baccalaureate institutions.
The minimum college admission standards encourage high school 9th graders to begin earning three credits of CADR credits each year of high school, including their senior year. Students must take a minimum of three CADR credits in grades 10-12.

College Academic Distribution Requirements by Subject Area

English (Literature & Composition) ................................................................. 4 credits
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry or Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry) ....... 3 credits*
Lab Science ....................................................................................................... 3 credits**
Social Studies ....................................................................................................3 credits
World Language (same language) ................................................................... 2 credits
Fine, Visual and Performing Arts ..................................................................... 1 credit***

Vocational/Technical College or 2 Year Community College Requirements

• High School diploma
• School-specific placement exam

4 Year College/University Requirements (Public Baccalaureate Colleges & Universities – State of Washington)

• High School diploma
• SAT or ACT exam (optional)

English (Literature & Composition) ................................................................. 4 credits
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry or Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry) .......3 credits*
Lab Science ....................................................................................................... 3 credits**
Social Studies ................................................................................................... 3 credits
World Language (same language) ................................................................. 2 credits
Fine, Visual and Performing Arts ..................................................................... 1 credit***
* Must take math-based quantitative course senior year (additional math, chemistry, or physics)
** The third credit does not need to be lab-based.
*** Some courses that meet the art graduation requirement do not fulfill the arts requirement for college/university entrance.
Must also earn a minimum of three College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) credits in
grades 10-12 (English, Math, Science, World Language, Social Studies, or Art).
Minimum 2.0 GPA for admission.
For the most current information, please visit: College Admissions | WSAC
NOTE: See individual college catalogs and/or websites for specific admission requirements.

U.S. Military

• High School diploma
• ASVAB exam (must meet minimum score requirements)
• Pass pre-military physical

See individual recruiters during lunches at KHS or contact our local recruiting office for specific requirements.

Work Force / Apprenticeships

• High School diploma
• On-the-job training
• Volunteer / Community service suggested

Visit the Career Center for more information on these options.

• BYU Independent Study, Olympic College and other local universities: An option for credit retrieval and for first time credit. It is up to the students/parents to contact the appropriate institution for more information and registration. Parents are required to get approval from KHS before paying for credit. Once students have earned credit from a course, they will need to request that the institution send an official transcript to our registrar in order to get the credit posted onto their high school transcript.
• The North Kitsap School District Summer School program: Designed for students who have failed a course during the regular school year. Information about summer school is available in the floor offices and through the NKSD website at www.nkschools.org.
• Tribal Education Summer School / Credit Retrieval Program: Available and designed for tribal students and may also be available to non-tribal students, space permitting. It is up to the student and parent to contact the Tribal Education Centers.

S’Klallam Tribal Education Department – (360) 297-6317
Suquamish Tribal Education Department – (360) 394-8566

• West Sound Technical Skills Center: Eleventh and twelfth grade students may earn high school credit and Olympic College credit towards a technical certificate. Students attend KHS and WST each for half a day. Programs include advanced game design, automotive technology, biomedical research and health, collision repair, construction, cosmetology, culinary arts, engineering, medical careers, public safety, and welding.
• West Sound Technical Skills Center Summer School Program: Students may earn a first-time 0.5 elective credit for completing a career or technical course during the summer. Students must have successfully completed 8th grade and be currently enrolled in a recognized public, private or online school (cannot have a HS diploma). The program is free, however students must provide their own transportation. Registration begins early spring.