Kansas Connections Academy

Graduation Requirements

At Kansas Connections Academy, we offer the support students need to meet Kansas graduation requirements.

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Earn Your High School Diploma in Kansas

Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Kansas

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.

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How Many Credits Do You Need to Graduate High School in Kansas Connections Academy?

Kansas Connections Academy High School Credit Requirements

English Language Arts for the Class of 2025, 2026, 2027

Four credits to include: Credits
English 
4
English Total Credits 4

English Language Arts for the Class of 2028+

Four credits to include: Credits
English 
3.5
Language Arts/Communications
0.5
English Total Credits 4

Math

Three credits to include: Credits
Algebra
1
Geometry 1
Other Approved Math Course 
1
Mathematics Total Credits 3

Science

Three credits to include: Credits
Biology  1
Physical Science* or Chemistry  1
Other Approved Science* 
1
Science Total Credits 3

Social Studies

Three credits to include: Credits
World History 
1
U.S. History 
1
Government  0.5
Any Approved  0.5
Social Studies Total Credits 3

Enrichment for the Class of 2025, 2026, 2027

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

Enrichment for the Class of 2028+

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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