Graduation Requirements
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 22 units of credit (24 units of credit will be required starting with the class of 2010) 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) Two units of science shall be required, including one unit as a laboratory course (Biology). Three units will be required following the 2007-08 school year.
4) Two units of mathematics shall be required. Three units will be required following the 2007-08 school year.
5) One unit of physical education which may include one-half unit of health, safety, first aid, or physiology.
6) One fourth unit (1/4) of Human Sexuality-AIDS education will be required of all students. See the Guidance Counselor for "opt out" procedures if your parents prefer that you not take parts of this class.
7) One unit of Fine Arts credit will be required following the 2007-08 school year. The remaining units of credit may be selected by the student as electives.
The remaining units of credit may be selected by the student as electives.
Vocational Technical School units are counted toward graduation. (Up to 6)
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 plan.
