Graduation Requirements
Kearney High School Diploma Requirements
Beginning with the class of 2025
Purple Seal
(Minimum Credit Requirement)
| Language Arts (4 credits)
(Must include ELA I, ELA II and III/AP English Language and Composition required) 1 ELA elective credits or other approved courses) |
| Math (3 credits)
(Algebra I or higher and Geometry required) |
| Social Studies (3 credits)
(Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.) |
| Science (3 credits)
(Physical Science and Biology required) |
| Fine Arts (1 credit)
(Music, Visual Art, or Drama) |
| Practical Art (1 credit)
(Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, PLTW BioMedical Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses) |
| Phys. Ed (1 credit) |
| Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit) |
| Health (0.5 credit) |
| Personal Finance (0.5 credit) |
| Elective (6.5 credits) |
| Total Required Credits: 24 credits |
| Other Distinguishers:
1 MVA Required |
Gold Seal
(College & Career Prep) GPA: 2.67
| Language Arts (4 credits)
(Must include ELA I, ELA II and III/AP English Language and Composition required and English IV or higher, or other approved courses) |
| Math (3 credits) (Algebra 1 or higher and Geometry required) (College bound needs 4 credits) |
| Social Studies (3 credits)
(Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.) |
| Science (3 credits)
(Physical Science and Biology required) |
| Fine Arts (1 credit)
(Music, Visual Art, or Drama) |
| Practical Art (1 credit)
(Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, PLTW BioMedical Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses) |
| Phys. Ed (1 credit) |
| Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit) |
| Health (0.5 credit) |
| Personal Finance (0.5 credit) |
| Elective (6 credits)
*If student is college bound they will need 4 math credits which will reduce the elective requirements to 5 credits. |
| World Language (2 credits) (2 years of same International Language) |
| Total Required Credits: 25.5 |
| Other Distinguishers:
1 MVA Required |
Platinum Seal
(Distinguished) GPA: 2.67
| Language Arts (4 credits)
(Must include ELA I, ELA II and III or AP English Language and Composition required, and English IV or higher, or other approved courses) |
| Math (4 credits)
(Algebra 1 or higher and Geometry required) |
| Social Studies (3 credits)
(Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.) |
| Science (3 credits)
(Physical Science and Biology required) |
| Fine Arts (1 credit)
(Music, Visual Art, or Drama) |
| Practical Art (1 credit)
(Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses) |
| Phys. Ed (1 credit) |
| Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit) |
| Health (0.5 credit) |
| Personal Finance (0.5 credit) |
| Elective (7.5 credits)
*If student is college bound they will need 4 math credits which will reduce the elective requirements to 6.5 credits. |
| World Language (2 credits) (2 years of the same International Language) |
| Total Required Credits: 28 |
| Other Distinguishers:
2 MVA Required |