Total Credits Required to Graduate from Clearwater High School: twenty-six (26)

Courses Required for Graduation (for the graduation classes of 2026 and 2027):

 4 credits Language Arts:

• • 1 credit Freshman English

  • 1 credit Sophomore English

  • 1 credit Junior English

  • 1 credit Senior English or College Writing I and II (or English IV by instructor recommendation)

 3 credits Social Science:

• • 1 credit Modern World History (sophomore year)

  • 1 credit U.S. History or College American History I and II (junior year)

  • 1 credit American Government (senior year)

 3 credits Math:

• • 1 credit Algebra I

  • 1 credit Geometry (or Geometry Concepts  by instructor recommendation)

  • 1 credit Algebra II (or Intermediate Algebra by instructor recommendation) Or above

 3 credits Science:

• • 1 credit Biological Science (Biology or Principles of Biomed)

  • 1 credit Physical Science (Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics)

  • 1 additional Science credit

1 credit Physical Dimensions (freshman year)

1/2 credit Speech or Forensics or College Speech

1/2 credit Computer Tech (Computer Applications, Engineering Essentials, Materials A, Computer Graphics, Yearbook & Media)

1/2 credit Financial Literacy (Consumer and Personal Finance)

1 credit Fine Arts:

• • All "Music" Classes

• All "Art" classes

• Introduction to Theatre

• Advanced Acting

• Forensics (must be taken a second time if it has already been taken in place of Speech)

• Computer Graphics (can count as either Computer credit or Fine Art)

• Graphic Design

• Woodworking Design and Production

• Interior Design

• Yearbook and Media

• Agricultural Mechanics

CHS Graduation Requirements (class of 2028 and beyond)

Communications 4.5 Credits

1.0   Freshmen English                                 

1.0   Sophomore English 

1.0   Junior English             

1.0   Senior English or College Writing    

0.5   Speech, College Speech, or Forensics     

Society and Humanities 4.0 Credits

1.0   Modern World History

1.0   US History or College American History 

1.0   Government

1.0   Fine Arts 

(All music and art courses, Intro to Theatre, Advanced Acting, Forensics, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Yearbook and Media, Ag Mechanics, Web Page Design)

STEM 7.0 Credits

3.0   Math

3.0   Science (biological and physical science)

1.0 STEM Elective

(4th year of math or science, Engineering, Computer, Advanced CTE, Agriculture classes) See STEM Electives sheet for full list

Employability and Life Skills 6.0 Credits

1.0   Health and PE

0.5   Financial Literacy

4.5   Elective based on IPS interests

Two Post-Secondary Assets

Two or more high school athletics/activities 

40 or more community service hours 

Client-centered Projects Workplace learning experience directly related to a student's IPS 

Industry-recognized certifications 

9+ college hours 

ASVAB per the requirements of the military branch 

Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Scout 4-H 

Kansas Key Award 

Senior exit interview/senior projects 

95% attendance in high school 

CTE Scholar 

Completing the Board of Regents Curriculum 

ACT Composite (score of 21 or higher) 

WorkKeys Level (Silver or higher) 

Seal of Biliteracy