College & Career Readiness

Please check with the university to which you are applying to ensure that you understand their admission requirements. Shawnee Mission School District strongly encourages students interested in attending a college or university after high school graduation to follow the rigorous guidelines outlined in this section.

Kansas Scholars Curriculum and Eligibility for Kansas State Scholarship

State scholarship applicants will be designated as a State Scholar during their senior year of high school. To be designated, a student must have taken the ACT by the end of December of senior year and complete the Kansas Scholars curriculum which includes:  

• 4 years of English

• 4 years of math 

  • • Algebra 1

    • Geometry - or Integrated  Algebra/Geometry 1 and 2

    • Algebra 2

    • 1 unit of advanced math

• 3 years of science (biology, chemistry, and physics)

• 3 years of social studies

• 2 years of one world language

For more information regarding the Kansas Scholars Curriculum, please click here. Designation is based on an index combining the ACT composite score and GPA. Applicants must complete the FAFSA.

Awards are based on financial need. Click here to learn more.