Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements-Starting with class of 2028
To be eligible for graduation from Ell-Saline High School, students must pass a minimum of 24 semester credits. Below are the specific graduation requirements.
Communications…………………………………………………….4.5
English I 1.0
English II 1.0
English III 1.0
English IV/English Comp I/II 1.0
Speech 0.5
Society & Humanities……………………………………………4.0
World History 1.0
US History 1.0
Government 1.0
Fine Arts 1.0
Band
Choir
Foreign Language Art
STEM………………………………………………………………….7.0
Science 3.0
Earth/Space 1.0
Biology 1.0
Physical Science or Physics 1.0
Math 3.0
Foundations of Algebra 1.0
Algebra I 1.0
Geometry 1.0
Algebra II 1.0
STEM 1.0
College Algebra 1.0
Biotechnical Engineering 1.0
Interactive Media 1.0
Chemistry 1.0
Horticulture 1.0
Food Science 1.0
Employability and Life Skills…………………………………….8.5
Health 0.5
Physical Education 0.5
Financial Literacy 0.5
Computer Applications 1.0
IPS Choices 6.0
Electives 1.0
Graduates must also acquire a minimum of two post-secondary assets
Youth Apprenticeships 40 or more Community Service hours Client-centered Projects Workplace learning experience directly related to a student’s IPS
Seal of Bi literacy ACT Composite (score of 21 or higher) Industry-recognized certifications International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)
9+ College WorkKeys Level (silver or higher) Hours State Assessment scores of 3 or 4 for Math, ELA, Science (demonstrating College Readiness)
CTE Scholar Completing the Board of Regents Curriculum SAT Score (1200 or higher) ASVAB per the requirements of the military branch selected
4-H Kansas Key Award Eagle Scout or Gold Scout Advance Placement Exam (3+) Two or more high school athletics/activities
JROTC 95% attendance in high school CTSO officers- state level only Senior Exit interviews/senior projects