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 or AP English Language and Composition required) 1 ELA elective credits) |
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, 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)
Language Arts (4 credits)
(Must include ELA I, ELA II and III or AP English Language and Composition required) 1 ELA elective credits) |
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, 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 (8 credits) (2 years of same International Language) |
Total Required Credits: 25.5 |
Other Distinguishers:
1 MVA Required |
Platinum Seal
(Distinguished)
Language Arts (4 credits)
(Must include ELA I, ELA II and III or AP English Language and Composition required) 1 ELA elective credits) |
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 (9.5 credits) (2 years of the same International Language) |
Total Required Credits: 28 |
Other Distinguishers:
2 MVA Required |