English Language Arts K–12 Learning Standards
Washington formally adopted the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards (Common Core State Standards) for English language arts and mathematics. Assessments for these standards are currently in place.
Reading
Mathematics K–12 Learning Standards
Washington state formally adopted the Mathematics and English Language Arts K–12 Learning Standards, also referred to as “the standards." Assessments for these standards began in the 2014–15 school year.
Mathematics
The revised 2019 Social Studies K-12 Learning Standards, adopted September 17, 2019, consist of Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) that describe what students should know and be able to do in social studies skills, civics, economics, geography, and history.
Social Studies
Science K–12 Learning Standards
The Washington State 2013 K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) are the Next Generation Science Standards. These standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. New assessments are being developed based on these standards and will be administered in spring 2018.
Science
The Arts
The Arts standards were formally adopted by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal.
"Education involves the whole child," Reykdal said. "The arts are a part of that. They engage all learning styles, and they lead to powerful and life-long habits, such as creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. The arts provide our students with keys to understanding the world around them and strategies for learning, interpreting, and expressing their thoughts. I'm excited to see the kinds of artists our students may become."
The standards include five disciplines: dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts.
Health K-12
Washington State Health Education K-12 Learning Standards:
1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.
4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Physical Education
Physical Education K–12 Learning Standards:
SHAPE America’s (Society for Health and Physical Educators) National Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a quality physical education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks, and curricula. While many of Washington state’s specific grade3 of 118 level outcomes have been revised from the originals, the National Standards have been adopted verbatim as the Washington State Physical Education K–12 Learning Standards:
1: Students will demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Standard
2: Students will apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance. Standard
3: Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Standard
4: Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. Standard
5: Students will recognize the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.