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Graduation Requirements

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

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)

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

 

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

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. You MUST be an 8-semester student/graduate to qualify— neither distinction will be awarded to early graduates. 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.