GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must have 24.5 credits to graduate and receive their diplomas.  Students must have 23.5 credits to participate in graduation and a diploma awarded after completing 24.5 credits. 

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SHHS Previous Requirements

(Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027)

SHHS New Requirements

(Starting for the Class of 2028)

Kansas Scholars Curriculum

Qualifies students for admission to Kansas community colleges and technical schools and Washburn University

Qualifies students for admission to Kansas community colleges and technical schools and Washburn University

Qualifies students for admission to Kansas Regents Universities and for state sponsored scholarships; funding not guaranteed

English

4 credits

1 Freshman English

1 Sophomore English

1 Junior English

1 Senior English

3.5 credits – ELA

.5 credits - Communications

1 Freshman English

½ Sophomore English

½ Sophomore Communications

1 Junior English

1 Senior English

4 credits

1 Freshman English

1 Sophomore English

1 Junior English

1 Senior English

Science

3 credits

1 Biology

2 Electives

3 credits

1 Biology

2 Electives

3 credits

1 Biology

1 Chemistry

1 Physics

A fourth-year of science is recommended.

Math

3 credits

Selected from Shawnee Heights Mathematics Courses

3 credits

Selected from Shawnee Heights Mathematics Courses

4 credits

1 Algebra I* or Math I

1 Geometry or Math II

1 Algebra II or Math III

1 credit beyond Algebra II or Math III

*Algebra taken in the 8th grade is accepted

Social Studies

3 credits

1 US History

½ US Government

1 and ½ electives

3 credits

1 US History

½ World History

½ US Government

1 elective

3 credits

1 US History

½ US Government

½ World History or World Geography

1 elective

Fine Arts

1 credit

1 credit

1 credit

Financial Literacy

½ credit

½ Financial Literacy

Foreign Language

2 credits

(Same language)

Physical Education

1 credit

½ Teen Topics

½ Activity Class

1 credit

½ Teen Topics

½ Activity Class

1 credit

½ Teen Topics

½ Activity Class

Elective Credits

9.5 credits

9.0 credits

1 credit (computer science, advanced math, advanced science, advanced CTE, advanced technology, agriculture, etc.) (Required)

8 credits – Other Electives

6.5 credits

Post Secondary Assets (Required by BOE)

Two or More Post Secondary Assets

Post Secondary Asset List – Offered at Shawnee Heights High School

Youth Apprenticeships

40 or more community service hours

Client-centered projects

Workplace learning experience directly related to a student IPS

Industry-Recognized Certifications

Seal of Biliteracy

ACT Composite (score of 21 or higher)

WorkKeys Level (Silver or higher)

9 + College hours

State Assessment scores of 3 or 4 for Math, ELA and/or Science

ASVAB per requirements of military branch selected

SAT score (1200 or higher)

Completing Board of Regents Curriculum

Advanced Placement Exam (3+)

CTE Scholar

Eagle Scout or Gold Scout

4-H Kansas Key Award

Two or more high school athletics/activities

95% attendance in high school

Post Secondary Asset List – Not Offered at Shawnee Heights High School but accepted from other schools.

International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)

JROTC

Senior Exit Interview/Senior Projects

State Level Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Officer

Graduation Credits Check Sheet 

CONTENT

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SHHS DIPLOMA

24.5 Total Credits

KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM

LANGUAGE ARTS

4 Credits
1 Freshman English
1 Sophomore English
1 Junior English
1 Senior English

½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½   

4 Credits
1 credit each year
(excludes debate, journalism, and theater)

½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½     

SCIENCE

3 Credits
1 Biology
2 Elective

½     ½     ½    
½     ½     ½       

3 Credits
1 Biology
1 Chemistry
1 Physics

½     ½     ½    
½     ½     ½      

MATHEMATICS

3 Credits
Selected from SH Math courses

½     ½     ½
½     ½     ½

4 Credits
1 Algebra I or Math I
1 Geometry or Math II
1 Algebra II or Math III
1 credit beyond Algebra II

½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½  

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 Credits
1 US History
1/2 US Government
1 and 1/2 elective


½     ½     ½
½     ½     ½

3 Credits
1 US History
1/2 US Government
1/2 World History, World Geography, or International Relations
1 Elective

½     ½     ½
½     ½     ½

FOREIGN

LANGUAGE

2 Credits
(Same Language)

½     ½     ½     ½ 

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

1 Credit
1/2 Teen Topics
1/2 activity class

1 Credit
1/2 Teen Topics
1/2 activity class

FINE ARTS

1 Credit
½     ½

1 Credit
½     ½

ELECTIVE

CREDITS

9.5 Credits
½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½    
½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½    
½     ½     ½    

6.5 Credits
½     ½     ½     ½    
½     ½     ½     ½   
½     ½     ½     ½   
½