ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & PROGRAMS
USD 220 requires 26 credits to graduate with a high school diploma. Our students are encouraged to customize their class choices based on their interests and future goals as they use their Individual Plan of Study (IPS) to guide them to post-secondary success. Students wishing to go to a traditional university or college are encouraged to take the Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum and complete the requirements for the Diploma of Excellence. Students wishing to receive the honor of Valedictorian or Salutatorian, must complete the Diploma of Excellence.
STEM |
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Math |
3 credits (6 semesters) |
Required:
Electives:
*Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum requires 4 full credits (8 semesters) of math
*High school credit will be giving to 8th graders completing Algebra 1 with a C or higher.
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Science |
3 credits (6 semesters) |
Required:
Electives:
*Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum requires Chemistry and Physics |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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English Language Arts |
4 credits (8 semesters)
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Communications
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0.5 credit (1 semester)
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Electives:
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SOCIETY & HUMANITIES |
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History & Government |
3 credits (6 semesters) |
Required:
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Humanities |
1 credit (2 semesters) |
Electives:
*Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum requires 2 credits (4 semesters) of the same foreign language as well as 0.5 credit (1 semester) of Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or Current Events
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Fine Arts |
1 credit (2 semester)
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Electives:
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EMPLOYABILITY & LIFE SKILLS |
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Physical Education |
0.5 credit (1 semester) |
Required:
Electives:
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Health |
0.5 credit (1 semester) |
Required:
Electives:
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Financial Literacy |
0.5 credit (1 semester) |
Required:
Electives:
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Career Technical Education |
To participate in FFA, students must be currently enrolled in any of the agriculture classes
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Electives: Pick 2 semesters of any of the following classes
Agriculture – Power, Technical, and Mechanical
Agriculture – Comprehensive
Digital Media
Health Science
General
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Electives |
8 credits required |
Choose from any course listed as “Elective” |
*Not all classes will be available every year due to staffing/available periods. Students will create an Individual Plan of Study their freshman year to help guide and insure they receive the classes they need to complete their goals.
Recommended Courses for Post-Secondary Success
*All students are encouraged to be college and career ready. Students pursuing a university pathway are encouraged to be CTE Pathway completers, and students pursuing a technical or general pathway are also encouraged to challenge themselves academically. |
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College/University (Diploma of Excellence) |
Technical/Trade School |
General Studies |
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STEM |
Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Intermediate/College Algebra Trigonometry/Calculus Physical Science Biology Chemistry 4th Higher Science of Choice |
Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Intermediate/College Algebra or Math for CTE Physical Science Biology Science of Choice |
Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Consumer Math or Math for CTE Physical Science Biology Science of Choice |
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Communications |
English 1 English 2 English 3 Composition 1 & 2 Speech |
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Speech |
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 & 0.5 Choice |
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Humanities |
World History American History Government Fine Arts (1 year) Foreign Language (2 years) Choice of any two: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or Current Events |
World History American History Government Fine Arts (1 year) Spanish (2 years) |
World History American History Government Fine Arts (1 year) |
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Life & Employment |
Physical Education Health Financial Literacy Computer Applications 1.5 credits of any elective class |
Physical Education Health Financial Literacy Computer Applications CTE Pathway (3 credits) 2.5 credits of any elective class
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Physical Education Health Financial Literacy Computer Applications Career Exploration Skills for Career & Life 7 credits of any elective class |
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Recommended Assessments |
PACT (9th) ACT (10th) PSAT/NMSQT (11th) ACT (11th) ASVAB (11th) |
PACT (9th) Work Keys (11th) ACT (11th) ASVAB (11th) |
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Pathway Completer Requirements |
Any student choosing to pursue the honor of being a CTE Pathway completer in any of the approved pathways must complete the required courses, as well as a senior project to be approved by the advisor which may include presentation to a panel of faculty and area experts. |
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Civic Contribution Requirements
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80 hours volunteer time over the course of four years *Required* |
40 hours volunteer time over the course of four years *Special Commendation at Commencement* |
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*To be eligible for the Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum honors and scholarships, Physics must be taken in the Diploma of Excellence path and may be counted for a 4th science credit.