Below are the graduation requirements for the class of 2025, 2026, & 2027.  Southwestern Heights High School requires 24 credits to graduate.  Of those credits, 15 are required:
4 units of English
3 units of Math
3 units of Science (Physical Science, Biology, 3rd Science)
1/2 unit of Health (Freshman Year)
1/2 unit of Physical Education or Strength & Conditioning
1 unit of American Government/International Relations (Senior Year)
1 unit of American History (Junior Year)
1 unit of World Studies (Sophomore Year)
1 unit of Fine Arts (Band, Choir, or Art)
9 Electives

For the class of 2028 and beyond, below are the new graduation requirements.  There are 17 required courses:
4 units of English
3 units of Math
3 units of Science (Physical Science, Biology, 3rd Science)
1 unit of STEM (Computer Science, Advanced Math, Advanced Science, Advanced Agriculture, etc)
1 unit of American Government/International Relations (Senior Year)
1 unit of American History (Junior Year)
1 unit of World Studies (Sophomore Year)
1 unit of Fine Arts (Band, Choir, or Art)
1/2 unit of Health (Freshman Year)
1/2 unit of Physical Education or Strength & Conditioning
1/2 unit of Speech
1/2 unit of Financial Literacy
7 units of Electives
Students will also have to accomplish two or more Post-Secondary Assets from the list below:
  • Youth Apprenticeships
  • 40 or more Community Service hours
  • Client-centered Projects
  • Workplace learning experience directly related to a student IPS
  • Industry-recognized certifications
  • Seal of Biliteracy
  • ACT Composite (21+)
  • Workkeys Level (Silver or higher)
  • 9+ College hours
  • State Assessment scores of 3 or 4 in Math, ELA, Science (Demonstrating College Readiness)
  • ASVAB per requirements of military branch selection
  • SAT score (1200 or higher)
  • Completing Board of Regents Curriculum
  • International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)
  • Advanced Placement Exam (3+)
  • CTE Scholar
  • Eagle Scout or Gold Scout
  • 4-H Kansas Key Award
  • Two or more high school athletics/activities
  • JROTC
  • 90% attendance in high school
  • Senior Exit Interview/Senior Projects
  • CTSO Officers
FAFSA Completion is also required prior to graduation, unless family opts out their senior year.
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