Encourage your student to plan for their future!
As students continue learning from home, how can parents best support students...
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We all want our children to succeed––and we understand the importance of supporting and guiding them as they prepare for successful lives after high school on the education and career pathway of their choice. These resources will give parents a better understanding of what their kids are learning and how to connect classwork to education and career aspirations, as well as ways to get more involved.
Fact Sheets for Families
These easy-to-use fact sheets and flyers keep families informed about the value of rigorous learning standards and assessments, as well as resources to help students plan their path, education to career.
Our fact sheets are primarily designed for families with middle or high school students, but we welcome families with younger students to learn more too!
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Your Future Matters: Learn About Credit Waivers
Class of 2020: You have big dreams, and your education and future...
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We celebrate diversity and seek to provide all families with access to information about their students’ education. We partner with families to create fact sheets and videos in multiple languages. Contact us about other translations.
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Encourage your student to plan for their future!
As students continue learning from home, how can parents best support students...
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Fact Sheets for Families About Science Education
What information is most important for parents to know to support their...
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Check out this collection of videos that feature parent voices and other stories about how you can help support your student to get ready for education and training after high school.
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VIDEOS: Principals and Students Share Messages for WA Students
David Martinez, assistant principal of Sunnyside High School, has advice for seniors...
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#PlanYourPathWA
Washington is home to a diverse economy with a broad range of...
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Students earn nearly $1 million more
over the course of their lifetime if they complete a credential after high school.
Increasingly the jobs available
in our state are being filled by workers who have completed a postsecondary credential – such as a degree, apprenticeship, or certificate.
Only 40%
of Washington students are estimated to complete a post-high school credential, such as a degree, apprenticeship, or certificate, by age 26.
13 Content Areas
make up Washington’s learning standards, including math, English language arts, science, and world languages.
State assessments
happen in grades 3-8 & 10 for English and math, and 5, 8, & 11 for science. Results provide one measure of whether students are on track, or if they would benefit from extra help or advanced learning opportunities.
The High School and Beyond Plan
is a graduation requirement and is designed to help students plan an intentional path through high school. Talk with your student about their plan starting in middle school.