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We all know we need to meet certain requirements to graduate, but that doesn’t mean your education needs to be boring! In high school, there are so many opportunities for you to choose from.
This website will help you “shop” for your perfect pathway based on your passions, post-graduation goals, and more. Each Pathway’s page will have all of the recommended classes for you to graduate high school and get on the right track for your future, whether that’s launching your musical career right away or going to college to become a nurse.
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On-campus, off-campus, online, hybrid, specialized focus, college credits–the opportunities and ways to learn are endless at West Valley High School. Check out the comparison table below to see which option might be best for you. If viewing on your phone, scroll from left to right to see all options.
| General Education | College in the HS | Ram to Wildcat | YV Tech | Running Start | |
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| Overview | Meets graduation requirements | Sampling of college level coursework | Complete general education college requirements at CWU | Half-day career focus in areas not available at WVSD | Community College courses at Yakima Valley College |
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| College Credits Earned | Depends on pathway | | | | |
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| Eligibility | Grades 9-12 Some Placement Tests | Grades 9-12 Some Placement Tests | Grades 11-12 | Grades 11-12 Placement Tests | |
| Tuition | | | Up to 20 credits per year provided by WVSD | | Books, Fees |
| Credit transferability | | Approved university or college | CWU yes; other colleges maybe | Depends on the class and the school | Depends on the class and the school |
| Other costs & considerations | | | $15 placement fee; CWU resources available to student | Transportation, books, registration | Transportation, books, registration |
FAQs
No worries! Talk with your counselor and they’ll help you figure out the best approach to your learning style and passions. There are many opportunities outside of what’s listed on this website including the Innovation Center, Virtual Academy, and more.
We totally understand that finding a field of interest can be scary, so we have a General Education Pathway for you to follow. This will list the general education classes you need to take to graduate and you can find your electives from the list here.
We encourage you to talk with some of your favorite teachers, or a counselor, to see what group of classes or Pathway they might recommend for you. There are a lot of opportunities that you might not have thought of before.
It is! We need to make sure everything can fit into your schedule and meet graduation requirements, though. Contact your counselor and they can help you put together a custom schedule that will hopefully check off all your boxes.
Yes, it is! Whether you’re coming in as a sophomore, junior, or senior it’s never too late. We recommend contacting your counselor to see what classes you need to take to graduate that will still align with your interests.