Academics

• Cover the Basics - earn a minimum of 21.5 credits in specific subjects; 

• Show Competency - earn points on state tests or show college and career preparedness; 

• Demonstrate Readiness - choose a Pathway and earn Seals that allow students to demonstrate one or more of the following: academic and technical knowledge, professional skills, social and emotional competencies, or learner and reasoning skills.

To effectively communicate the graduation pathways for students and families, Kettering City Schools is developing clear communication tools. We want to ensure all students and families understand the state graduation requirements and the various options. 

In order to provide clarity to students and parents on the graduation requirements, we have created the following KFHS Graduation Presentation that will be updated as need be to reflect current requirements for our students. 

This publication provides information to assist parents and students in making important decisions in planning high school courses. The Fairmont Program of Studies links course selections with possible career pathways that students may pursue following graduation. 

Using this resource as a guide, we encourage our students to explore their interests, get involved, and set their sights high in planning their high school experience. Decisions students make throughout high school play a crucial role in their options for college and career choices after graduation. We want all of our students to be successful and have a well-rounded life that goes well beyond their four years of high school. Our goal for our students, while in high school and after graduation, is to be contributing members of our local and global communities who are expert problem-solvers, collaborators, and leaders in the 21st Century.