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Graduation Requirements (Class of 2012 and Beyond)

 
Class of 2014 and 2015
Current 9th and 10th Graders
Class of 2012 and 2013
Current 12th Graders
24 Credits:
Communication Arts--4.0
Mathematics--4.0
Science--3.5
Social Studies--3.5
Fine Arts--1.0
Practical Arts/CTE--1.0
PE--1.0
Health--.5
Foreign Language--1.0
Electives--4.5
24 Credits:
Communication Arts--4.0
Mathematics--3.0
Science--3.0
Social Studies--3.5
Fine Arts--1.0
Practical Arts--1.0
PE--1.0
Health--.5
Foreign Language--0
Electives--7.0
End of Course Exams:
Algebra 1
English 10
Biology
Government
End of Course Exams:
Algebra 1
English 10
Biology
Government
Senior Capstone Project:
Research Project
20 Hours of Community Service
10 Minute Presentation
Senior Capstone Project:
Research Project
20 Hours of Community Service
10 Minute Presentation
Community Service:
Total of 40 Hours (20 hours can be completed through Senior Capstone Project.
Community Service:
Total of 40 Hours (20 hours can be completed through Senior Capstone Project.
Tests:
Must take the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, or Compass Exam
Tests:
Must take the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, or Compass  Exam
 
 

District Goals

Preparing College, Career and Workforce Ready Graduates:

  • Increase the percentage of students who successfully complete Algebra 1 by 8th grade by 25%.
  • Increase the percentage of on-time on-track students for college entry at the end of the 9th grade by 50%.
  • 100% of graduates will complete the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, and/or Compass Test.
  • 100% of graduates will have attended a college fair during their junior or senior year.
  • 100% of seniors will have completed and submitted at least two (2) college/technical school applications by December  of 2011 (extended to February, 2012).
  • Increase the percentage of students completing an honors, advanced placement, dual enrollment and/or IB course by 25%.
 

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MOVIP--The last day to register for MOVIP (Grades 6-12) classes will be February 5, 2013 to ensure enrollment in the last session (February 19).  The last day to register for MOVIP (Grades K-5) classes will be January 29, 2013 to ensure enrollment in the last session (February 5).   Parents should contact Lili Englebrick, Director of Guidance and Counseling, at (816) 418-7346 to set up an appointment.  Proof of current residence is required (Current utility bill: electric, water, gas, home phone, cable, lease or mortgage agreement).  If the parent or guardian is not the head of household, please use use this form to prove residence.
 
Click here for the Career and Educational Planning Guide and Course Catalog for 2012-2013 school year.
 
 
Click here for the Personal Plan of Study Packet. 
 

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