• 3.5 English Credits

• 0.5 Communications Credit*

• 3 Math Credits 

• 3 Science Credits 

• 3 Social Studies Credits

• 1 STEM Credit

• 1 Fine Art Credit 

• 1 PE Credit (0.5 Credit Health + 0.5 Credit PE) 

• 0.5 Financial Planning Credit 

• 7.5 Elective Credits

TOTAL: 24 CREDITS

*Communications Credits: 

Coms 130, Junior/Senior Composition and Communiations, Debate I, Forensics I, Intro to Journalism, Digital Journalism, Video Production I, or Acting I.  

In addition to the 24 Credits: 

2 Post Secondary Assets** (see info to the right)

What is a credit? 

A credit is a unit used to track progress toward graduation. Students earn 0.5 credits for each class they successfully complete per semester. Successfully completing a year-long course earns 1 full credit.

Students will complete two or more postsecondary assets from either of two categories, aligned with their Individual Plan of Study. 

Examples of a Post-Secondary Asset include:

• ACT composite (Score of 21 or higher)

• WorkKeys level (Silver or higher)

• 9+ college hours  

• State Assessment scores of 3 or 4 in math, ELA, science

• Senior project/senior exit interviews

• ASVAB per the requirements of the military branch selected

• SAT score (1060 or higher)

• Completing the Board of Regents curriculum

• International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)

• Advanced Placement Exam (3+)

• 95% attendance in high school

• Youth Apprenticeships

• 40 or more community service hours

• Client-centered projects

• Workplace learning directly related to IPS

• Industry recognized certifications

• Seal of Biliteracy

• CTE Scholar

• Eagle Scout or Gold Scout

• Two or more high school athletics/activities

• JROTC

• State-level Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Officer

Algebra 1 in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship, and Design (AMPED) will teach students all Kansas Algebra 1 standards through relevant, interactive, and fun career and technical education projects. Students will learn Algebra concepts through running a “for-profit” t-shirt and printing business and from many other hands-on and real-world activities. The development of 21st-century workplace skills such as attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork are also emphasized. Students must also take Production Methods concurrently.