Graduation Requirements/Regents Information
By Sue Shoemaker
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for graduation from Council Grove High School a student must:
A. Be in good standing with the school district.
B. Have completed a minimum of 24 units of credit during grades 9 through 12.
Of these, the following are requirements in various areas of the curriculum.
1) Four units of English language arts, which include English I, English II, English III and an additional English elective.
2) Three units of social studies which shall include one unit of United States History, one-half unit of Government, including the Constitution of the United States, and one-half unit of Applied Economics.
3) Three units of science shall be required, including one unit as a laboratory course (Biology).
4) Three units of mathematics shall be required.
5) One unit of physical education which may include one-half unit of health, safety, first aid, or physiology.
7) One unit of Fine Arts credit.
8) Computer Applications and Invest in Tech
The The remaining units of credits may be selected by the student as electives.
Vocational Technical School credits are counted toward graduation. (Up to 6 elective credits if you attend 2 years)
Students who have completed the requirements for graduation may be allowed to participate in graduation exercises unless participation is denied for appropriate reasons. Graduation exercises shall be under the control and direction of the building principal.
Students who complete all state and local graduation requirements may request permission to graduate early. A student who wishes to graduate from high school early may request permission to do so. The student and parents shall consult with high school administrative and/or guidance personnel in order to develop a graduation
