HIGH SCHOOL WASL INFORMATION
Students in the graduating classes of 2009-2012, must pass the reading and writing WASL, a state-approved alternative to the WASL or an assessment for students in special education before graduating. These students can meet the state’s math requirement by passing the math WASL, a state-approved alternative or an assessment for students in special education, OR, they can continue to earn math credits until they graduate. Students who pass the reading, writing and math assessments earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement and a high school diploma. Students who fulfill the math requirement by earning math credits do not receive a certificate but do earn a diploma.
High School students who took the WASL in March and April this spring will receive preliminary score results in early June.
Summer 2009 High School WASL Testing information
In August, there will be a WASL testing opportunity for students who were in grades 10, 11 and 12 during the 2008-09 school year. Students may take one, two or all three content areas: Reading, Mathematics and/or Writing (Science is not offered during the August administration). Students who were in grade 10, 11 or 12 during the 2008-09 school year and met or did not meet standard, did not participate in testing or who have transferred from out-of-state are eligible to test in August..
All students wishing to participate in August testing MUST register in advance.
WASL August Self-registration is available June 8 – 26, 2009 at:
www.k12.wa.us/waslregistration
or call 1-866-400-WASL (9275) from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday to register by phone.
August WASL testing dates are:
*Monday, August 10 – Reading Sessions 1 and 2
*Tuesday, August 11 – Mathematics Sessions 1 and 2
*Wednesday, August 12 - Day 1 Writing
*Thursday, August 13 - Day 2 Writing
To verify proper identification at time of registration, students will be required to provide their name, birth date, district/school of enrollment, and State Student ID number (SSID) which will be located on the front of the Individual Score Report that you receive in June. Our district’s testing location will be at Heritage High School. Once a student registers for the August test, they will receive additional information.
For more information about WASL testing and graduation requirements, go to http://www.k12.wa.us/GraduationRequirements/default.aspx or call (360) 604-4015.