Students must complete the following MINIMUM requirements in order to graduate from Knob Noster High School.
English Language Arts: 4 Credits
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Science: 3 Credits
Math: 3 Credits
Physical Education: 1.5 Credits
Health: .5 Credit
Business: .5 Credit
Practical Art: 1 Credit
Fine Art: 1 Credit
Electives: 8.5 Credits
Total: 26 Credits
The following are classes that are required for each subject area:
English Language Arts:
ELA 1 and ELA 2 or Honors ELA 2
Social Studies:
American History 1, American History 2, Government, Western Civilization or AP European History.
Science:
Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry
Math:
Algebra 1 and Geometry
Health:
Health
Business:
Personal Finance
Electives:
May be taken in any subject area.
One additional credit of ELA, math or science can be earned by taking 2 years of classes within the same program at the Warrensburg Area Career Center or State Fair Career Center.
One science credit may be earned by completing the three eligible courses in Vocational Agriculture at KNHS.
Students with physical disabilities or handicaps may have this requirement waived by the principal with appropriate medical documentation.
A student must have fulfilled ALL state and local graduation requirements prior to participation in commencement activities.
All students must pass the US Constitution and Missouri Constitution tests before graduation.
All students must complete 30 minutes of CPR training.
Beginning with the class of 2021, all students must pass a local civics test.
Eight semesters of attendance are recommended, with a minimum requirement of seven semesters.
A maximum of two unites of credit may be earned through correspondence courses.
Special cases such as transfers from others schools will be considered individually.
All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students must be enrolled in a math, science, English language arts and social studies class prescribed in the Course Description Book.