Cascade High will implement state ‘Next Steps’ credit by proficiency for seniors

Apr 14, 2026

Cascade High School will add a state-required higher-education/career pathway credit (branded 'Next Steps') tracked by proficiency across students' high-school careers; seniors must complete rubric-based tasks to earn a pass/no-pass credit before walking at graduation.

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Cascade High School will implement a new state-required higher-education and career pathway credit that the school will call 'Next Steps,' Principal Rasmuson told the board. The credit will be awarded by proficiency: students will complete specified activities across their high-school years (service projects, resumes, mock interviews) and be scored against rubrics; a score of 3 (meets) will earn the pass.

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