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GRADUATION AND ISSUANCE OF DIPLOMAS
Parents/guardian will notified second semester of a student’s senior year in writing if their student is not keeping pace with the credit requirements for participation in graduation ceremonies.

Seniors who have not met all the requirements for graduation will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. The administration can make exceptions based on extenuating circumstances.

Foreign Exchange students will not receive a diploma. An appeal may be registered, in writing, to the board of education through the building principal. Appeals will be reviewed on an individual basis.


QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM
The following high school curriculum is required of all incoming freshmen students at all Kansas Universities [Fort Hays State, Emporia State, Wichita State, Kansas State, University of Kansas and Pittsburg State]. You must earn at least a 2.0 grade point average (gpa) on a 4.0 scale [a=4.0, b=3.0 etc.].

There are two (2) ways a student can qualify to enroll in these schools without taking the Qualified Admissions Curriculum. One, score a 21 or higher, ACT composite score; two, rank in the upper 1/3 of your graduating class as determined by your grade point average, either factor will allow you to enroll in a State of Kansas college or university (without taking the qualified admission curriculum).


English --- 4 credits

Math --- 3 credits; must be Algebra I , Algebra II and Geometry. Prior to graduation in 2006, students may take Algebra I in Junior High. 2006 and after, graduates must earn all their math credits while in high school.

Natural Science --- 3 credits; at least one must be Chemistry or Physics, choose two from the following: Biology, Advanced Biology, Earth/Space Science.

Social Science --- 3 credits; one must be U.S. History, one-half must be U.S. Government; one unit must be selected from the following 8 options: Psychology, Economics, Civics, History, Current Social Issues, Sociology, Anthropology, Race and Ethnic Group Relations. One-half must
be selected from the following: World History, World Geography, International Relations.

Computer Technology --- 1 credit

Kansas Board of Regents’ Kansas Scholars Curriculum
This curriculum is more difficult than the Qualified Admissions Curriculum. Students who complete this curriculum are eligible to be considered for a scholarship from the Kansas Board of Regents. There are three factors which a student must meet in order to actually receive a scholarship; one, be a Scholars Curriculum completer; two, have a high ACT composite score (29+); three, show a high