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.
Content Area | 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 | SHHS DIPLOMA | KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM |
|---|---|---|
LANGUAGE ARTS | 4 Credits | 4 Credits |
SCIENCE | 3 Credits | 3 Credits |
MATHEMATICS | 3 Credits ½ ½ ½ | 4 Credits |
SOCIAL STUDIES | 3 Credits
| 3 Credits |
FOREIGN | 2 Credits | |
PHYSICAL | 1 Credit | 1 Credit |
FINE ARTS | 1 Credit | 1 Credit |
ELECTIVE | 9.5 Credits | 6.5 Credits |