OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington high school students begin taking their statewide exams this week. Students will be taking the reading and writing exams over three days this week.
The science section of the High School Proficiency Exam will be given in April. And math end-of-course exams will be given in late May or early June.
Students in the class of 2013 and beyond are required to pass the science test and at least one math end-of-course exam, depending on legislative action.
For the past three years, students have been required to pass only the reading and writing exams to be eligible for a diploma. This requirement remains for students through the class of 2012.
Although the state Legislature is debating changes to exam requirements, State Superintendent Randy Dorn says students and schools should proceed as if the graduation laws will not change.
