Flinthills Middle School/High School Enrollment Guide

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

    1.        The requirements for graduation from Flinthills Middle/Senior High School shall be thirty-six credits (12 credits maximum from middle school and 24 credits minimum from high school).

2.        Students must attend four years of high school full-time unless a modified plan is approved by the administration in advance, e.g. part-time college attendance.

3.        Students must earn the minimum credits in the following academic areas in high school:

                *  Mathematics                                     3 credits (to include Algebra I or higher)

                *  Science                                              3 credits (to include Biology)

                *  English/Language Arts                  4 credits (to include English I-III)

            *  Social Science                        1 credit of World History/Geography

                                                                                1 credit of American History

                                                                                1 credit of American Government

                *  Computer Studies                            1/2 credit of Computer Applications

                *  Physical Education/Health#          1 credit of PE 9     

                *  Speech                                               1/2 credit

                9 credits of electives

Note:  The graduating class of 2009 and thereafter are required to have 1 credit of Fine Arts in high school.

4.        Students should earn credits in the following academic areas in middle school:

                *  Mathematics                                     2 credits (to include Math 7 & 8 or Algebra I)               

                *  Science                                              2 credits (to include Science 7 & 8)

                *  English/Language Arts                  2 credits (to include English 7 & 8)

                *  Social Science                                  2 credits

                *  Kansas History                                � credit

                *  Physical Education/Health#          � credit

                *  Computer Studies                            � credit (to include Keyboarding)

                *  Fine Arts                                          � credit (instrumental or vocal music or art)

                4 credits of electives

Note:  Kansas History is a state requirement and must be passed to meet graduation requirements.

5. Students must achieve proficient or above on the Kansas State Assessments in all areas assessed.  Students receiving below proficient will be enrolled in a learning lab where they must demonstrate the appropriate competency in the assessed area to meet this requirement.  Any exception must be approved by the principal or written in the student's IEP.
6. All students will enroll in seven classes per semester unless approved by the administration.
7. During a student's junior or senior year, he/she may be allowed to enroll in and attend college/vocational educational classes and possibly receive dual credit provided a plan is approved in advance, the student is on track for graduation, the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, and is in good standing.  All plans will have to be approved by the college and the administration.
8. Students who complete requirements after their determining class has graduated will be part of the present graduating class, will not attend the senior class trip, and shall not participate in graduation ceremonies.
9. Students may petition the Administration and/or Board of Education for exception to these requirements.

(#)  The PE requirement may be waived: (a) upon receipt of a statement by a licensed physician that a pupil is mentally or physically incapable of participating in a regular or modified physical education program; or (b) when the requirement is contrary to the religious teachings of the pupil as indicatedin a written statement, signed by the parent(s) or legal custodian(s) of the student.

High School Enrollment Guide

Middle School Enrollment Guide