Garden Plain High School

Graduation Requirements

Must have 35 credits to graduate

3.5 Credits of English
0.5 Credit of Communication (Forensics, Public Speaking, Business Communications, Journalism)
3 Credits of Math
3 Credits of Natural Science
3 Credits of Social Studies
1 Credit STEM (advanced Math or Science)
1 Credit of Financial Literacy/Investing
1 Credit of Physical Education/Health Education
1 Credit of Fine Arts
1 Credit of Career & Life Planning/Business Essentials
4.5 Credits of IPS Choices/CTE Pathway Courses
2 or More Credits of Postsecondary Assets
12.5 Elective Credits

Postsecondary Assets

Career & Real World Category	Academic Category
CTE Scholar	ACT Composite (score of 21+: superscore will be used)
Youth Apprenticeship	ACT WorkKeys level (Silver or higher)
Eagle Scout or Gold Scout	9+ college credit hours
40 or more Community Service Hours	State Assessment Scores- 3+ in Math, ELA or Science (2 scores satisfy req.)
4-H Kansas Key Award	ASVAB per requirements of selected military branch
2 or more high school activities/athletics	Completer of Board of Regents Curriculum
Workplace Internship
Industry-Recognized Certification
90% Attendance
Seal of Biliteracy

Kansas Board of Regents Requirements for Qualified Admissions: for admission to a Regent University in the State of Kansas

ESU. PSU, FHSU, & WSU
- Cumulative High School GPA 2.25 or ACT 21+
K-State
- Cumulative High School GPA 3.25+ or ACT 21+
KU
- Cumulative High School GPA 3.25 or
- Cumulative High School GPA 2.0 and ACT 21+

Kansas Regents Scholars Curriculum Requirements: Recommended, but not required for admission to a Kansas Regents School

4 units of English
4 units of Math
- Students must complete the following:
  - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
  - In addition students must complete one of the following
    - Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Functions, or Calculus
3 units of Social Science
- 1 Unit of each
  - World History, U.S. History, & U.S. Government
3 units of Science
- Biology, Chemistry, & Physics
2 units of Foreign Language (same language)

Valedictorian Requirements

ATTENTION! New Valedictorian/Salutatorian Requirements

Beginning with the Class of 2026 at Garden Plain High School, graduating seniors will have weighted classes factor into the Valedictorian/Salutatorian calculation. These classes will be weighted at both AHS & GPHS:

Math	Science	English	Social Studies
College Algebra	College Biology	English Comp. I	College American History
Calculus	College Chemistry	English Comp. II	College US Government
Statistics	Anatomy & Physiology
Trigonometry	Human Body

Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be determined by the student with the top cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) which will include all weighted and unweighted classes. If a tie exists, the overall percentages in those classes will be used to break ties. If a tie still exists, there will be two or more students that fill the role of Valedictorian and/or Salutatorian.