Below are WASL alternatives that still fulfill the Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) requirement as mandated by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It is important to remember, however, that to use ANY of these options, you MUST take the WASL at least once in each subject area. For more information on the options, visit OSPI.

• AP and College Admission Test Scores: Students may use their scores on the PSAT, SAT, ACT and specified Advanced Placement examinations to show they have key skills.

  The State Board of Education has approved the following minimum scores students must earn to meet standard

  Mathematics		SAT: 470		ACT: 19		PSAT*: 47
  Reading		SAT: 350		ACT: 13
  Writing		SAT: 380		ACT: Unavailable at this time
  *PSAT-Math scores may not be used after August 2008.

  
  

  Students who score at least a 3 on the following Advanced Placement exams may meet the applicable high school standard

  Mathematics		Calculus or Statistics examination
  Reading		English Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, United States History, World History, United States Government and Politics, or Comparative Government and Politics examination
  Writing		English Language and Composition examination

• Collection of Evidence: Students compile a set of classroom work samples with the help of a teacher. Collections for students in Career and Technical Education programs can include work from their program and other classes.

  Mathematics		8-12 Samples
  Reading		8-12 Samples	(12 recommended)
  Writing		6-8 Samples	(best 6 recommended)

  
  

• WASL/Grades Comparison: A student’s grades in math courses and/or English courses are compared with the grades of students who took the same courses AND passed the WASL. This option is available to students in their senior year.
  
  
• Assessment Appeal and Waiver Guidelines: Below are some special circumstances that can waive the CAA requirement if approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. If you believe any of these circumstances may apply to you, contact your advisor for more information. An appeal process will be required for any of these options.
  
  

  Transfer Students - Guidelines are only for out-of-state and out-of country students who transfer into Washington schools during their junior or senior year. Special, Unavoidable Circumstance Appeals - Students in their senior year who have been unable to demonstrate their skills and knowledge on the High School WASL or another assessment because of special, unavoidable circumstances may appeal to a High School Certificate Review Board. Appealing a High School Assessment Score - Scores may be appealed on any high school assessment that is required for graduation. Scores may not be appealed on other assessments. Math Exception for 2008-2012 - Your Washington State Graduation Year (determined by the year you entered 9th grade) is between 2008 and 2012, and you have taken the Math WASL each year and taken and passed a math class each year.