Graduation Requirements

The Kansas State Board of Education updated the high school graduation requirements for the Class of 2028 and beyond. The number of credits required for a student remains at 23 credits, but there are changes to some requirements including English/Communications, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), P.E./Health and requirements called Postsecondary Assets.

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Graduation Requirements

English/Communications

A student has to earn 3.5 credits of English and .5 (a semester) of Communications. (4.0 credits of English are required for NCAA and qualified admissions.)

Examples of communications courses include:

Professional communications
Public speaking
Competitive debate
Competitive speech and acting
Business communications
21st century journalism
Media and Public Relations

ACT Composite Score (21+)
Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
ASVAB (Per requirements of military branch selected)
Client-Centered Project - addresses authentic workplace problems under an instructor's supervision
Community Service (40+ hours)
Completing Board of Regents Curriculum
CTE Scholar
Eagle Scout or Gold Scout
Industry-Recognized Certification (list maintained by CTE office)
International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)
JROTC (1.0 credit)
SAT Score (1200+)
Seal of Biliteracy (Gold or Silver)
Senior Exit Interview/Senior Project
State Assessment (Score of 3+ in ELA, Math, or Science)
WorkKeys Level (Silver+)
Workplace Learning Experience directly related to a student's Individual Plan of Study
Youth Apprenticeship - a work-based learning opportunity that connects a KSDE-approved pathway to an employer's Registered Apprenticeship program
2+ High School Athletics/Activities - two different activities or two seasons/years of the same activity
4-H Kansas Key Award
9+ Hours of College Credit
95% Attendance in High School