At Kansas Connections Academy, we offer the support students need to meet Kansas graduation requirements.
Kansas Connections Academy works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in Kansas and have the support they need to fulfill those requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom—long after graduation.
Students who attend online school and meet Kansas graduation requirements receive the same diploma as their peers who attend brick-and-mortar public schools in the state.
Students must successfully earn a minimum of 21 credits to graduate. Be sure to check your school handbook for updates. The course credits required to graduate are included below.
| Four credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| English |
4 |
| English Total Credits | 4 |
| Four credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| English |
3.5 |
| Language Arts/Communications |
0.5 |
| English Total Credits | 4 |
| Three credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Algebra |
1 |
| Geometry | 1 |
| Other Approved Math Course |
1 |
| Mathematics Total Credits | 3 |
| Three credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Biology | 1 |
| Physical Science* or Chemistry | 1 |
| Other Approved Science* |
1 |
| Science Total Credits | 3 |
| Three credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| World History |
1 |
| U.S. History |
1 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| Any Approved | 0.5 |
| Social Studies Total Credits | 3 |
| Eight credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
1 |
| Physical Education |
0.5 |
| Health |
0.5 |
| Electives Any Area (Freshmen Success will be a .5 requirement, Senior Success will be a .5 requirement) |
6 |
| Enrichment Total Credits | 8 |
| Eight credits to include: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Financial Literacy | 0.5 |
| STEM ElectiveComputer Science, Advanced Math, Science, CTE, Tech | 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
1 |
| Physical Education |
0.5 |
| Health |
0.5 |
| Electives Any Area (Freshmen Success will be a .5 requirement, Senior Success will be a .5 requirement) |
4.5 |
| Enrichment Total Credits | 8 |
*Earth Science components must be included in students’ coursework. Kansas Connections Academy courses meeting this requirement are Physical Science and Earth Science.
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