GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2015

1. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2015 Kearney High School

2. Graduation Progress Requirement Req Completed Current Needed LANGUAGE ARTS 4.0 1.5 2.5 English I, English II, English III, 4th English English I (Sem 1) 0.5 English II 2.5 English I (Sem 2) 0.5 English II (Sem 1) 0.5 MATH 3.0 2.5 0.5 Algebra I, Geometry, 3rd Math Algebra I—8th (Sem 1) 0.5 Algebra II 0.5 Algebra I—8th (Sem 2) 0.5 Geometry (Sem 1) 0.5 Geometry (Sem 2) 0.5 Science 3.0 1.5 1.5 Physical Science, Biology, 3rd Science Physical Science (Sem 1) 0.5 Biology 1.5 Physical Science (Sem 2) 0.5 Biology (Sem 1) 0.5 SOCIAL STUDIES 3.0 1.0 2.0 World Studies, American History and World Studies I (Sem 1) 0.5 2.0 American Government World Studies I (Sem 2) 0.5 PERSONAL FINANCE 0.5 0.0 0.5 Personal Finance 0.5 0.5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 1.0 Completed PE 1.0 9th Grade PE (Sem 1) 0.5 Completed 9th Grade PE (Sem 2) 0.5 HEALTH 0.5 0.50.0 Health 0.5 Health 0.5 Completed

3. Credits • You must START next year with at least 17 credits to be considered a senior for the 2015 graduating class. • The current semester has not been figured into your cumulative credits. • To do Cerner Scholars, Northland CAPS, Senior Study Hall, or a Career Center you must start next year with a minimum of 18 credits.

4. General Diploma—24 credits • 4 credits Language Arts: English I, English II, English III and English Elective • 3 credits Math (must include Algebra I and Geometry) • 3 credits Science (must include Physical Science and Biology) • 3 credits Social Studies: World Studies I, American History, and 1 credit American Government

5. General Diploma Continued • 1 credit Practical Art • 1 credit Fine Art • 1/2 Additional Practical or Fine Art credit • 1 credit PE • 1/2 credit Health • ½ credit Personal Finance • 6 ½ credits Electives • Total of 24 credits

6. College Prep Certificate-25 credits • 4 credits Language Arts: English I, English II, English III, College Prep English or AP English • 2 credits Foreign Language: Must be the same language • 4 credits Math: Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus or AP Stats

7. College Prep Certificate continued • 3 credits Science: Must include Physical Science and Biology; Earth Science does not count toward College Prep Certificate. • 3 credits Social Studies: World Studies I, American History, 1 credit American Government • 1 credit additional core from English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies; can mix cores

8. College Prep Certficate continued • 1 credit Practical Art • 1 credit Fine Art • ½ credit Personal Finance • 1 credit PE • ½ credit Health or Nutrition/Wellness • 4 Electives • 25 Credits • 2.67 GPA

9. How Do I Choose Classes? • Check to be sure you can meet any remaining graduation requirements. • Check with your colleges of interest to be sure your high school courses meet their entrance requirements and to know their ACT requirements. • You can go to the college website and use their search engine with entrance requirementsas your search term. • You can meet graduation requirements without meeting college entrance requirements. • You must meet admissions requirements to be eligible to for merit scholarship money (sports, music, debate, etc.)

10. Scheduling Process • Complete your form the best you can for the courses you are considering. Do not turn your form in blank. • Turn your scheduling form in to your English teacher by February 14. • Do not sign up to meet with counselors about scheduling and do not turn in a blank form. • Counselors will use enrollment forms to call students in and work on schedules. We will start with juniors And work with each student individually.

11. Language Arts Courses • Debate and Forensics*(sem 1) • Speech Communications* (sem 2) • Creative Writing* • Novels* • Short Stories* • Tech/Business Communications* • Vocational/Career Reading* • English IV • College Prep English • AP English

12. Foreign Language • French I • French II • French III • French IV • French V • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • College Spanish IV • College Spanish V • German I • German II • German III • German IV

13. Math • Geometry • Algebra II • Math Applications • Precalculus • AP Statistics • College Algebra • College Calculus

14. Science • Anatomy and Physiology (It’s back!) • AP Biology • AP Physics • Astronomy* • Chemistry • College Chemistry • College Zoology • Human Body Systems (MUST have had Principles of Biomedical or have been signed up and moved out last year)

15. Science Continued • Earth Science • Ecology/MO Zoology • Genetics* • Medical Interventions (MUST have had Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems) • Microbiology* • Physics • Principals of Biomedical Science (PLTW) • Science Practicum (Application Required)

16. Social Studies • American History • Contemporary Issues* • Contemporary Leaders* • Psychology* • Sociology* • American Military Exp I* and/or II* • American Government • AP American Government • College American History • College Western Civ* • Psychology On-Line* • College Psychology*

17. Industrial Technology--PA • Advanced Woodturning* • Drafting and Design • Industrial Metals • Industrial Woods • Metal Art* • Wood Art* • Woodturning* • Engineering Graphics • Electricity/Electronics* • Energy & Power* • Tech Experimentation/Prac (Application Required)

18. Family/Consumer Science--PA • Child Development* • Child Dev Lab* • Creative Foods* • Culinary Arts I* • Culinary Arts II* • Housing/Interior Design* • Nutrition and Wellness* (can replace Health credit) • Personal Relations*

19. Business--PA • Business Law* • Business Management* • Comp. Acct I* • Comp. Acct II* • Economics* • Introduction to Business* • Personal Finance*

20. Marketing--PA • Fundamentals of Marketing • Entrepreneurship* • Marketing Internship • Marketing Practicum* • Sports and Entertainment Marketing*

21. Technology--PA • Business Technology* • Comp Apps* • Multi Media* • Web Design*

22. Project Lead the Way Practical Art Credits • Introduction to Engineering • Principles of Engineering • Computer Design and Software Engineering • Engineering Design and Development Science Credits • Principals of Biomedical Systems • Human Body Systems • Medical Interventions MUST take in order of the strand

23. Publications and Broadcasting--PA • Advanced Journalism/Publications • Broadcast Journalism • Publications • Sports Broadcasting • Video Production

24. Additional Practical Art • College Critical Issues in Education

25. Music--FA • AP Music Theory On Line • Bel Canto • Chamber Choir • Concert Choir • Men’s Choir • Marching/Concert Band • Jazz Band • Music Practicum

26. Art--FA • AP Art Studio • Art II* • Art III* • Ceramics I* • Ceramics II* • Fundamentals of Art • Graphic Design I* • Graphic Design II* • Digital Photo I* • Digital Photo II* • Photography Practicum (Application Required)

27. Performing Art--FA • Drama

28. Physical Education • Advanced Weight Training • Health* • Health On Line* • Men’s Lifetime Fitness • Weight Training • Women’s Lifetime Fitness

29. Electives • ACT Prep* • A+ Tutoring/Mentoring • Cadet • Leadership • Library Science (must apply) • Office Practicum (must apply) • Study Hall • Senior Study Hall (must apply) • All applications available in the guidance office

30. Senior Study Hall Requirements • Senior for 2014-2015 • Academic Good Standing (no spring 2014 failing grades) • No ISS or OSS violations during spring and summer 2014 • ACT Score and/or COMPASS Score • OR • Received college credit or enrolled in a dual credit class • Must apply

31. Career Training—PAExcelsior Springs • Automotive Tech • Building Trades I & II • Digital Media/3D Animation • Electrical Trades I & II • EMT—Basic Allows 1 ½ credits per semester Senior Level Options • Health Services Asst. • EMT—Basic • Firefighter I & II/Fire Science • Please complete application in the guidance office

32. Career Training—PANorthland Career Center • CSI—Law Enforcement • Culinary Arts • Diesel Technology • Early Childhood Education • Welding • Must shadow at NCC for a day to apply • Must apply for admissions • Must have own transportation for the school year

33. Cerner Scholars • Students work off-campus at Cerner. • Students are assigned to Cerner employee teams. • Must apply for selection. • 3 hours of practical art credit • You must apply to be selected • You must have your own transportation.

34. Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies--CAPS • Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing—Holland 1916 • Health/Medicine—North Kansas City Hospital • Global Business and Entrepreneurship—Location to be Decided • Technology Solutions—Cerner • Must apply online by February 14 • 3 hours of practical art credit • You must have your own transportation.

35. Cadet2014 – 2015This is NOT part of the A+ tutoring/mentoring program. These hours will NOT count towards A+. You may or may not be working directly with students. You will be aiding a teacher in things such as making copies, putting up or taking down bulletin boards and other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher. Requirements to enroll in the Cadet Program You must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA.You must have a record of 95% cumulative attendance.You must have a record of good citizenship (no ISS or OSS due to truancy or tardies) and be recommended by an administrator.You must be a senior.Forms are due into the Guidance Office by 2/13/14Name: ______________________________________________(please print)Phone Number: ______________________________________List particular age group or subject matter with which you would prefer to work. Why do you choose this age group or subject area? What are your plans after high school?If college is in your plans, what course of study do you plan to pursue? If you have not decided, you can leave this blank. Cumulative GPA? ______________ (approximately)Cumulative Attendance? ________%____ (approximately)Office Use OnlyCumulative GPA ___________________________Cumulative Attendance? ____________________

36. A+ Tutoring / Mentoring 2014 – 2015Requirements to enroll in A+ Tutoring/Mentoring: You must be enrolled in the A+ ProgramYou must have a 2.50 cumulative GPAYou must have a record of 95% cumulative attendanceYou must have a record of good citizenshipA+ participants must keep a detailed log of tutoring/mentoring hours. (This log will account for ½ of your grade for this credit.)Forms are due into the Guidance Office by 2/13/14Name: ______________________________________________(please print)Phone Number: ______________________________________List particular age group or subject matter with which you would prefer to work. Why do you choose this age group or subject area? Would you be interested in working in a non-core area such as music, art or special education? Yes / No If yes, please specify which one you would be interested in. ________________What are your plans after high school?If college is in your plans, what course of study do you plan to pursue? If you have not decided, you can leave this blank. Cumulative GPA? ______________ (approximately)Cumulative Attendance? ________%____ (approximately)If you are requested by a specific teacher, we will do our best to place you accordingly, but understand that often we cannot get your schedule to match up with the teacher’s availability for a tutor. Office Use OnlyCumulative GPA ___________________________Cumulative Attendance? ____________________

37. OFFICE PRACTICUM APPLICATIONDue into Guidance Office by Thursday February 13NAME____________________________________ Grade: 11 12A background check will be made on each applicant. Your attendance, grades and character references will be examined when making the decision to enroll you in office practicum. We look forward to working with you.1. Are you willing to accept the responsibility of confidentiality? __________Do you have the initiative to step in and do what is needed without being asked?__________Cumulative GPA at the end of 1st Semester__________ List two faculty members as references._______________________ _______________________What would be your first choice for placement? __________________________________ Please explain your interest to work in the office/library and why you should be considered? I understand that should I be selected as an office aid for the 2013 - 2014 school year, I will be required to handle all office duties with a professional attitude and maintain confidentiality. ____________________________ Student SignatureI understand that my child will have responsibilities during the school day as requirements for this class. If the need arises, I grant permission for my child to run errands locally. _____________________________ Parent Signature

38. Practicum Application Complete the application and turn into the teacher for his/her approval. The teacher will then return to the counseling office. Student’s Name:____________________________________________ Check which Practicum you are applying for: • Industrial Tech (See Mr. Bundridge) • Industrial Tech (See Mr. Starzl) • Science Practicum (See one of the Science Teachers) • Business Practicum (See Mr. Smart) • Music Practicum (See Mr. Elam) • Photography Practicum (See Mr. Hart) • I am applying for the above practicum course because . . . • 2. The class(es) I have taken to prepare for the practicum class is/are: • Please complete the attached Practicum Objectives form on the back and give to your cooperating teacher by 2/14. For Teacher Use Only: Please return with Practicum Outline to Karnes or Fields by 2/21/14 • Yes I approve the above student to be placed in Practicum. Please schedule him/her during ______________________________________ class. • No, I do not approve the above student for my practicum class. Comments: Teacher Signature: _______________________________________________

39. Practicum Outline Course Requested: ____________________________ Student Name: ______________________ • Outline learner objectives: • A. ____________________________________________________________________________ • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________ • Outline how objectives will be met: • A. ____________________________________________________________________________ • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________ • Course evaluation will use a standard grading scale. Evaluation/Course grade will be determined by a review of : • A. ____________________________________________________________________________ • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________ • Student expectations for performance include: • A. Work independently toward practicum objectives with guidance/supervision from teacher. • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________ • Teacher expectations for supervision include • A. Evaluate student work and assign course grade • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________ • Student/parent responsibilities regarding accessing supplies/texts/transportation will be • A. ____________________________________________________________________________ • B. ____________________________________________________________________________ • C. ____________________________________________________________________________ • D. ____________________________________________________________________________

40. Career and Technical Education Program Shadowing Information Northland Career Center’s shadowing experience provides you the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding the career path you wish to take during your high school years. Your shadowing time at NCC is also a chance for the instructor to determine whether you would be a good fit for his or her program. NCC offers nine two-year programs and two senior-only programs. Students earn high school elective credits, a certificate of completion, and in many of the programs students have the opportunity to earn a state or national certification. College credit is also available in several programs. NCC provides career and college readiness education to students in seven school districts. Class sizes are small and range from 10 to 24. There are approximately 160 students that attend the morning session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. and approximately 160 students that attend the afternoon session from 11:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. A learning center is provided for those students needing additional assistance in understanding class material, preparing for tests, and taking tests in smaller groups. After you have completed your shadow experience, you will be asked to fill out an exit survey. Please be truthful as this will help us determine the best way to implement the shadowing program. Your instructor for the day will also complete a shadow evaluation form about your shadow experience. His or her recommendation is very important so you want to be sure to follow the expectations listed below: 1. Look at shadowing like an interview. a. Be alert in class and participate in group discussions and lab assignments. b. Take notes. c. In some programs, you will be paired with another student. Ask that student questions about the class, instructor, and NCC as a whole. 2. No cell phones are allowed in the classrooms or in the halls. 3. Hats are not to be worn in the halls or cafeteria. They are only allowed in the classrooms with the instructor’s permission. During the application process, your application and shadow experience will be reviewed and compared with others that have also applied to your program of interest. The enrollment process is based on points given to the following categories and students are selected based on their point totals: • GPA • Attendance • Math and Reading scores on the PLAN test • Shadow experience We will look at attendance very closely so it is very important that you attend class on a daily basis. If you exceed the attendance policy guidelines, you can be recommended “not to return” to the program. Your tuition to attend the Career Center is paid by your home school and attendance is called to them on a daily basis. Contact your counselor to get a NCC Shadow Waiver signed by your parent(s)/guardian(s) and schedule a day to shadow at NCC. College Ready/Career Ready/Life Ready

42. Senior Options • Semester 1 graduation • tellcounselors if this is your plan • You can still be A+ eligible if you graduate at semester. • You can attend school dances only as the guest of a current student. • You are a GRADUATED, not current, student • Senior Study Hall • Part Time Schedules • Semester 2 ONLY • Forfeit A+ • Forfeit all MSHSAA involvement • Only if credits and scheduling allows

43. Deadlines • Enrollment forms to English Teachers by Thursday 2/14/14. • We will use these to call you down to schedule. You do not need to sign up. • All applications due to guidance office by 2/13 EXCEPT Classroom Practicum Applications. You must give these to teachers in time for them to return them by 2/21.