Evergreen Public Schools High School and Beyond Plan

High School and Beyond Plan Overview

The High School and Beyond Plan is a graduation requirement for every student in Washington State. It's a process for students, parents, and teachers to guide students through high school and think about their future. Plans are personalized and designed to help students set, visualize, and work to achieve goals. A High School and Beyond Plan is one of the three components, along with Credit and Subject Area Requirements, and Graduation Pathway Options, that Washington students must complete to achieve a high school diploma.

The HSBP graduation requirement focuses on three guiding questions:

Who am I?

What can I become?

How do I become that?

Students use these three questions as a guide to think about who they are and what they are passionate about, explore possible jobs that align with their interests, skills and dreams, and discover what kind of post-high school education and/or training will best prepare them for a job that fits them!

Work to create the High School and Beyond Plan begins in 7th grade using Xello, an engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities. Student grades 7-12, revise their plan annually as their interests, personalized pathway choices, and post-secondary goals change. Post high school options to consider as a meaningful first next step after high school include on-the-job training (including internships and public service), technical colleges, industry-recognized certificate programs, apprenticeship programs, military training, or two/four-year colleges.

To learn more about the High School and Beyond Plan requirement, visit the State Board of Education High School and Beyond Plan Resources Page and Ready WA.

Link to Grade 7 information for High School and Beyond Plan

Link to Grade 8 information for High School and Beyond Plan

Link to Grade 9 information for High School and Beyond Plan

Link to Grade 10 information for High School and Beyond Plan

Link to Grade 11 information for High School and Beyond Plan

Link to Grade 12 information for High School and Beyond Plan

High School and Beyond Plan Required Elements:

Identification of your career goals using a career interest inventory.
Identification of your educational goals.
A course plan that meets state and local graduation requirements, aligns with your career and educational goals, and documents your chosen graduation pathway(s).
As part of the course planning process, students must be informed of and provided access to Dual Credit and College Bound Scholarship information and document any completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) equivalency courses.
Evidence students received information about state and federal financial aid options.
A current résumé or activity log.

Spark student curiosity about the future with Xello!

Students explore their interests, personality and learning styles, skills, and career and educational options through the Xello college and career readiness application. Xello is accessible to students through the secure single sign on app in ClassLink. Parents are invited to participate in High School and Beyond Planning through the Xello Parent Portal. Invitations are sent to families through the primary email address listed in Skyward.

Introduction to Xello Family

How Xello Works

Grade Level Scope and Sequence

Students complete grade level activities in cooperation with teachers, counselors, and career specialist in middle school and high school. Plans are updated throughout the year as units are scheduled for high school and beyond planning and are adjusted as we further implement our Career and College Readiness Program. While students measure yearly progress, students are not required to meet all requirements until senior year.