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 |