Curriculum

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A Guide to Accessing College Classes in High School

Twenty-four units are required for graduation.

1. Four units of language arts. (English I, English II, English III, and English IV.)
2. Three units of social studies. (Must include 1 unit of American history and one-half unit of American government.)
3. Three units of science. Must include Physical Science and Biology I or an equivalency as determined by building principal.  Certain CTE classes may count as the third science.
4. Three units of math, beginning with the Class of 2021.
5. One-half unit of health and one-half unit of physical education.
6. One unit of fine arts.  (Band, Choir, Drama, or Art)
7. One unit of career education.
8. One-half unit of personal financial literacy. 

Qualified Admissions (QA) Requirements (for admission to Kansas Regent Schools - University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Emporia State University, and Wichita State University).

Meeting QA means that a student will be automatically accepted if he applies to any of the universities listed above.

 

If you graduate in 2015 or later, you must

1. Earn at least 2.0 GPA in the QA curriculum (same as listed above) AND
2. Achieve ONE of the following:

                   a. ACT score of 21 or higher OR

                   b. SAT score of 980 or higher OR

                   c. Graduate in the top 1/3 of your class AND

      3.  Earn a 2.0 or higher GPA on any college credit taken while in high school (college classes are not required).

South Haven High School 2017-18 Course Description Guide

Kansas Scholars Curriculum is the list of courses that has been determined to prepare students best for success at any college or university.

• 4.0 units of English
• 4.0 units of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and one unit of advanced mathematics)
• 3.0 units of Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, )
• 3.0 units of Social Studies (same as SHS)
• 2.0 units of Foreign Language (must be same language)

The current State Board of Education graduation requirements will constitute the basic requirements for graduation from the high school of U.S.D. 509. In addition, a student must complete the additional requirements as outlined in the Student Handbook and this policy as listed below. If all of the requirements are met, a student may graduate early.

1. Students who are less than 18 years old must have signed parent(s) consent to graduate early.
2. Credit for graduation is awarded to the student only at the conclusion of a semester. No partial credit will be awarded to students during the middle of a semester.
3. Student must be a student in good standing.
4. Student must notify the building principal and receive Board approval with an approved graduation plan.
5. Once a student graduates they will no longer be classified as a student for attendance or participation in school activities. (ex. Senior concession stand, senior trip, or Junior/Senior prom.)
6. Graduates will have the option to participate in May Graduation Ceremonies. His/her picture will be included on the class panel.