Graduation Requirements for Stanton High School
English - 40 Credits
English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
Social Science - 30 Credits
World Studies, American History, American Government
Math - 30 Credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Foundations of Algebra, Math Analysis
Natural Science - 30 Credits
Physical Science, Biology, PLUS ONE (Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated Science)
Health and Physical Fitness - 10 Credits
Leisure Times and/or Weight Training
Info Tech - 10 Credits
Personal Finance - 5 Credits
Speech - 5 Credits
Electives Credits - Minimum of 70
10 Clock Hours of Community Service Per Year
Total Academic Credits to Graduate - 230
Four Year Plan
9th Grade 10th Grade
English 9 English 10
Algebra I/Geometry Geometry/Algebra I/Algebra ll
Physical Science Biology
World Studies Speech
PE/Health Personal Finance
Info Tech Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
11th Grade 12th Grade
English 11 English 12
Geometry/Algebra ll/Pre-Calculus/Math Analysis Pre-Calculus/Calculus
American History American Government
Physics/Chemistry/Integrated Science/Anatomy & Physiology Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Course Descriptions
Registration Information
Things to Think About When Selecting Your Courses For Your 4 Year Plan
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Admission Requirements- High school diploma allows a student to be admitted
Entrance Exam – Compass or Asset Test
Recommended High School Courses – High School course recommendations are contingent upon the major a student pursues. For example, electronics major requires advanced math, a health occupations major requires a solid background in the sciences and math.
NEBRASKA STATE AND PRIVATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGES
Admission Requirements- High School Diploma
Entrance Exam – ACT
Recommended High School Courses –
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY, OMAHA AND LINCOLN
Admission Requirements- High School Diploma
Entrance Exam – ACT
Required High School Courses –
DIVISION I ATHLETICS ACADEMIC-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete 16 core courses:
DIVISION II ATHLETICS ACADEMIC-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete 16 core courses:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) – ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete a high school graduate
Meet two of the three following requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT.
2. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class.
Waiver of Courses: Waivers of courses in required areas shall not be allowed except for serious handicapped students or unusual circumstance and only with the approval of the Principal or Special Education Director if a student is on an I.E.P. A student shall not be allowed to waive more than 5 hours of credit in required areas in grades 9 -12 and can only be done with the approval of the principal and teacher of the course being waived if there is a definite schedule conflict.
Required Course Load: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students shall be required to be enrolled in a minimum of 8 classes and one of the courses may be a homeroom. Seniors may take only the limited number of credits needed to graduate in the current school year with the approval of the principal.
Early Graduation for Seniors: A student can only be considered for early graduation at the end of the 1st semester of the senior year. Students wishing to graduate early shall be required to:
Residence Requirement: To receive a diploma from Stanton Community Schools, students must complete at least 30 credit hours of courses taken at Stanton Community Schools District.
Transcripts and Credits from Other School: Transcripts and credits of a transfer student shall be accepted from schools approved or accredited by the State Department of Education of their respective states for a minimum of two years.
Report Cards: First Semester report cards will be given to the students approximately one week after the end of the semester. Second Semester report cards will be mailed out at the end of the school year. Schedule Changes/Withdrawal: A course may be dropped or added during the first 5 days of the semester if the student follows proper procedure as prescribed by the counselor. After 5 days the student must obtain permission from the principal to make any changes. Grading System: On the report cards and transcripts each student will receive a grade point average (GPA), which is based on a four point system for all courses (A+, A, A- = 4 points; B+, B, B- = 3 points; C+, C, C- = 2 points ; D+, D, D- = 1 point; F+, F, F- = 0 points). Class rank is based on accumulative grade point average of all classes taken the freshman through senior year. Courses earning a pass/fail grade are not calculated in the GPA. Honor Roll: Honor Roll is printed after each semester grading period. The criteria to make honor roll are: · “A” Honor Roll requires all grades to be in the “A’s”(4.00 G.P.A.)
Academic Honor Graduates: An academic letter will be awarded during the awards banquet to seniors. To be an honor graduate, a students must carry a 95% GPA average through all four years of high school.
Repeating a Course: Students will repeat required high school courses only when they have failed the course the first time. Both grades will be calculated for GPA.
Independent Study: Allows a student to work individually with a teacher on an agreed upon subject or work on the program Odyssey Ware. Students interested in these options make applications through the guidance office. Applications are accepted/rejected by a team composed of a counselor, administrator and the teacher(s). The student does the work independently and meets with the teacher throughout the semester for assistance and grading. This course may be taken for a letter grade.
Correspondence Courses: Students may enroll in correspondence courses with prior administrative approval. Check with the guidance office about the availability of schools and courses.
Credit Recovery Course: Students may enroll in credit recovery course during the summer to receive credit for a failed course. To qualify for a Credit Recovery Course, a student must have an average above 50% in the failed course.
Ways for Juniors/Seniors to Earn College Credit While Still in High School: Northeast Community College offers Project Challenge Courses, Telecourses, and On-Line Courses through a cooperative program between Northeast Community College and participating high school districts. These courses provide an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take entry-level college courses and earn college credits while in high school. These courses are offered to students at the high school during the regular school day. After successful completion of the college courses, a student earns a grade and credit to be recorded on a Northeast Community College transcript. These credits may be used at Northeast Community College or transferred to another college or university
High school students that enroll in a Project Challenge, Telecourse, or on-line class with a Stanton Certified Staff member will also be given high school credit for this class.
Telecourses or on-line classes without a Certified Staff member will only receive college credit from NECC.
Which Students are eligible for the Project Challenge/Telecourses? High School juniors and seniors who have successfully completed the prerequisite high school courses are eligible to enroll in college courses. Permission to participate in college credit courses is based on student’s maturity, motivation, and willingness to work. A student must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above and generally be ranked in the upper half of the class.
College Courses Generally Offered at Stanton High School are:
Other ways to earn college credit while in high school: Many Colleges and Universities offer on-line or early entry college courses for high school juniors and seniors. If interested in college courses from other than Northeast Community College, contact the guidance office.
ELECTIVE COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR EACH CAREER FIELD
COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Computer Tech Courses Journalism
Computer PC Maintenance & Repair English/Creative Writing
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Speech Team/FCCLA/FFA/One-Acts/Robotics Team
HEALTH SCIENCES
Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology
Chemistry Biology
Introduction to Health Science Physics
FFA – Animal Science Plant Science
Accounting
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: FCCLA/FFA/Athletics
SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Small Engines Power Drive
Welding Woods
Intro. to Agriculture Leadership Development/Natural Resources
PC Maintenance & Repair Digital Media
Physics Chemistry I
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Robotics/Athletics/FFA
HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION
Modern Problems Sociology
Multicultural Studies Speech
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Athletics/Student Council/FCCLA/Speech Team
BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Personal Finance
Economics Business Law
Pre-Calculus Calculus
Art Journalism
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Athletics/Student Council/Speech Team
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES
Intro. to Agriculture Animal Science
Accounting Leadership Development
Natural Resources Plant Science
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: FFA/4H
English - 40 Credits
English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
Social Science - 30 Credits
World Studies, American History, American Government
Math - 30 Credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Foundations of Algebra, Math Analysis
Natural Science - 30 Credits
Physical Science, Biology, PLUS ONE (Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated Science)
Health and Physical Fitness - 10 Credits
Leisure Times and/or Weight Training
Info Tech - 10 Credits
Personal Finance - 5 Credits
Speech - 5 Credits
Electives Credits - Minimum of 70
10 Clock Hours of Community Service Per Year
Total Academic Credits to Graduate - 230
Four Year Plan
9th Grade 10th Grade
English 9 English 10
Algebra I/Geometry Geometry/Algebra I/Algebra ll
Physical Science Biology
World Studies Speech
PE/Health Personal Finance
Info Tech Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
11th Grade 12th Grade
English 11 English 12
Geometry/Algebra ll/Pre-Calculus/Math Analysis Pre-Calculus/Calculus
American History American Government
Physics/Chemistry/Integrated Science/Anatomy & Physiology Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Course Descriptions
Registration Information
Things to Think About When Selecting Your Courses For Your 4 Year Plan
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Admission Requirements- High school diploma allows a student to be admitted
Entrance Exam – Compass or Asset Test
Recommended High School Courses – High School course recommendations are contingent upon the major a student pursues. For example, electronics major requires advanced math, a health occupations major requires a solid background in the sciences and math.
NEBRASKA STATE AND PRIVATE FOUR YEAR COLLEGES
Admission Requirements- High School Diploma
Entrance Exam – ACT
Recommended High School Courses –
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math including courses in Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Pre-Calculus or Calculus
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 2 years of Science
- Other academic courses selected from areas such as Foreign Language, Visual or Performing Arts and Computer Literacy
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY, OMAHA AND LINCOLN
Admission Requirements- High School Diploma
Entrance Exam – ACT
Required High School Courses –
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Social Studies
- 3 years of Science
- 2 years of Foreign Language
- 3 years of Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II – Lincoln requires on additional year of algebra based math (Pre-Calculus or Calculus)
- One additional year chosen from the above academic discipline – except Lincoln, which requires 4 years of Math.
DIVISION I ATHLETICS ACADEMIC-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete 16 core courses:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math (Alg. I or higher)
- 2 years of Natural or Physical Science
- 2 years of Social Science
- 4 years of additional core courses from any category above or foreign language.
DIVISION II ATHLETICS ACADEMIC-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete 16 core courses:
- 3 years of English
- 2 years of Math (Alg. I or higher)
- 2 years of Natural or Physical Science
- 3 additional years of English, Math, or Natural/Physical Science
- 2 years of Social Science
- 4 years of additional core courses from any category above or foreign language
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) – ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Complete a high school graduate
Meet two of the three following requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT.
2. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class.
Waiver of Courses: Waivers of courses in required areas shall not be allowed except for serious handicapped students or unusual circumstance and only with the approval of the Principal or Special Education Director if a student is on an I.E.P. A student shall not be allowed to waive more than 5 hours of credit in required areas in grades 9 -12 and can only be done with the approval of the principal and teacher of the course being waived if there is a definite schedule conflict.
Required Course Load: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students shall be required to be enrolled in a minimum of 8 classes and one of the courses may be a homeroom. Seniors may take only the limited number of credits needed to graduate in the current school year with the approval of the principal.
Early Graduation for Seniors: A student can only be considered for early graduation at the end of the 1st semester of the senior year. Students wishing to graduate early shall be required to:
- Application for early completion must be requested, in writing, to the high school principal by February 1 of the applicant’s Junior year of high school. The application must be accompanied by a written plan of action stating the reasons why the student is requesting early completion. The application must contain the signatures of the applicant’s parents/parent/guardian to verify parental approval of early completion.
- Along with the application, the applicant must submit three (3) letters of recommendation supporting the student’s request for early completion. These three (3) letters of recommendation must contain one (1) letter from the high school guidance counselor, along with two (2) letters from other secondary staff members.
- The Board of Education will make the final decision in regards to an applicant’s early completion at the April board meeting of the applicant’s Junior year. The applicant and his/her parents/parent/guardian must be present at this meeting in order for the board to take action.
- Once given approval, the applicant will have until February 1 of his Senior year to notify the high school principal of his/her decision in regards to participating in the regularly scheduled graduation ceremony. The applicant must also attend one (1) Commencement practice in order to participate in the Commencement ceremony. No early graduation ceremonies will be provided for a student who opts for the early completion route.
- A student who decided to opt for early completion is not eligible to participate in school sponsored activities following the last day he/she attends classes. The effective date for participation will end with the last day that the student is enrolled in classes. The only school activity that the applicant is eligible for will be the regularly scheduled graduation ceremony.
Residence Requirement: To receive a diploma from Stanton Community Schools, students must complete at least 30 credit hours of courses taken at Stanton Community Schools District.
Transcripts and Credits from Other School: Transcripts and credits of a transfer student shall be accepted from schools approved or accredited by the State Department of Education of their respective states for a minimum of two years.
Report Cards: First Semester report cards will be given to the students approximately one week after the end of the semester. Second Semester report cards will be mailed out at the end of the school year. Schedule Changes/Withdrawal: A course may be dropped or added during the first 5 days of the semester if the student follows proper procedure as prescribed by the counselor. After 5 days the student must obtain permission from the principal to make any changes. Grading System: On the report cards and transcripts each student will receive a grade point average (GPA), which is based on a four point system for all courses (A+, A, A- = 4 points; B+, B, B- = 3 points; C+, C, C- = 2 points ; D+, D, D- = 1 point; F+, F, F- = 0 points). Class rank is based on accumulative grade point average of all classes taken the freshman through senior year. Courses earning a pass/fail grade are not calculated in the GPA. Honor Roll: Honor Roll is printed after each semester grading period. The criteria to make honor roll are: · “A” Honor Roll requires all grades to be in the “A’s”(4.00 G.P.A.)
- "A" Honor Roll (all A's)
- Honor Roll (A average - at least 94%)
- Honorable Mention (B average - 86% - 93%, with no grade being lower than a 78%
Academic Honor Graduates: An academic letter will be awarded during the awards banquet to seniors. To be an honor graduate, a students must carry a 95% GPA average through all four years of high school.
Repeating a Course: Students will repeat required high school courses only when they have failed the course the first time. Both grades will be calculated for GPA.
Independent Study: Allows a student to work individually with a teacher on an agreed upon subject or work on the program Odyssey Ware. Students interested in these options make applications through the guidance office. Applications are accepted/rejected by a team composed of a counselor, administrator and the teacher(s). The student does the work independently and meets with the teacher throughout the semester for assistance and grading. This course may be taken for a letter grade.
Correspondence Courses: Students may enroll in correspondence courses with prior administrative approval. Check with the guidance office about the availability of schools and courses.
Credit Recovery Course: Students may enroll in credit recovery course during the summer to receive credit for a failed course. To qualify for a Credit Recovery Course, a student must have an average above 50% in the failed course.
Ways for Juniors/Seniors to Earn College Credit While Still in High School: Northeast Community College offers Project Challenge Courses, Telecourses, and On-Line Courses through a cooperative program between Northeast Community College and participating high school districts. These courses provide an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take entry-level college courses and earn college credits while in high school. These courses are offered to students at the high school during the regular school day. After successful completion of the college courses, a student earns a grade and credit to be recorded on a Northeast Community College transcript. These credits may be used at Northeast Community College or transferred to another college or university
High school students that enroll in a Project Challenge, Telecourse, or on-line class with a Stanton Certified Staff member will also be given high school credit for this class.
Telecourses or on-line classes without a Certified Staff member will only receive college credit from NECC.
Which Students are eligible for the Project Challenge/Telecourses? High School juniors and seniors who have successfully completed the prerequisite high school courses are eligible to enroll in college courses. Permission to participate in college credit courses is based on student’s maturity, motivation, and willingness to work. A student must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above and generally be ranked in the upper half of the class.
College Courses Generally Offered at Stanton High School are:
- Accounting I
- General Biology / Lab
Other ways to earn college credit while in high school: Many Colleges and Universities offer on-line or early entry college courses for high school juniors and seniors. If interested in college courses from other than Northeast Community College, contact the guidance office.
ELECTIVE COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR EACH CAREER FIELD
COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Computer Tech Courses Journalism
Computer PC Maintenance & Repair English/Creative Writing
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Speech Team/FCCLA/FFA/One-Acts/Robotics Team
HEALTH SCIENCES
Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology
Chemistry Biology
Introduction to Health Science Physics
FFA – Animal Science Plant Science
Accounting
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: FCCLA/FFA/Athletics
SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Small Engines Power Drive
Welding Woods
Intro. to Agriculture Leadership Development/Natural Resources
PC Maintenance & Repair Digital Media
Physics Chemistry I
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Robotics/Athletics/FFA
HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION
Modern Problems Sociology
Multicultural Studies Speech
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Athletics/Student Council/FCCLA/Speech Team
BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Personal Finance
Economics Business Law
Pre-Calculus Calculus
Art Journalism
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: Athletics/Student Council/Speech Team
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES
Intro. to Agriculture Animal Science
Accounting Leadership Development
Natural Resources Plant Science
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES: FFA/4H