College/Career

College and Career Readiness 

High School Curriculum

High schools offer a wide range of academic opportunities to support students’ individual education and career goals. In addition to a strong core curriculum, courses are offered in art, business, family and consumer science, industrial technology, and international languages. The specialized programs including Citizenship/Leadership Development (NJROTC), community service, and teacher education encourage career exploration. Quick Step students may take courses for college credit at local colleges.

Shawnee Mission Program Information:

• College Information

• Academic Resources  

  • • ACT/PSAT/SAT, AP

    • Advanced Placement, College Now (JCCC) & Baker Dual Credit

    • IB (International Baccalaureate) Program

    • October National Test Day

    • Tutoring Resources

    • eSchool and Summer School

• SMNW Career Pathways

• English Language Learners

• High School Program Planning Guide

Student resource links:

• Student Resources

• YouScience

• Xello (Career Cruising)

• SMSD Graduation Requirement   

Kansas Board of Regents - Qualified Admissions

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) institutions, along with their recently revised admission requirements, are listed below:

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.

See Kansas Board of Regents for more information: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/admissions

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, and  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 reference the following web site: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/kansas_scholars_curriculum. Designation is based on an index combining the ACT composite score and GPA. Applicants must complete the FAFSA.

Awards are based on financial need.

See: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/general_info for more information.