Dodge City High School Graduation Credit Checklist
Students are responsible for obtaining admission requirements for all colleges (post-secondary) that they select for admission as early as possible in order to plan for meeting entrance requirements. Counselors are not responsible for admission of students to the college of their choice. For the most current information and to apply to your college of choice, please go online to your college’s website.
DCHS Diploma 26 Total Credits |
College Prep Recommended For KS Public Univ. |
Kansas Scholars Curriculum | |
English | 4 Credits 1 English 9 1 English 10 1 English 11 1 Language Arts Elective |
4 Credits 1 English 9 1 English 10 1 English 11 1 English 12 |
4 Credits 1 English 9 1 English 10 1 English 11 1 English 12 |
Mathematics | 3 Credits Any Math | 4 Credits and Math ACT 22 1 Algebra I 1 Geometry 1 Algebra II *1 Algebra III or above during senior year if less than 22 on ACT |
4 Credits 1 Algebra I 1 Geometry 1 Algebra II 1 Algebra III or Pre-Calc |
Science | 3 Credits Any Science | 3 Credits 1 Biology 1 Chemistry or Physics 1 Approved Science Credit |
3 Credits 1 Biology 1 Chemistry 1 Physics |
Social Studies | 3 Credits 1 American History ½ Government ½ Economics 1 S.S. Elective |
3 Credits 1 American History ½ American Government ½ Economics 1 Additional Approved Social Science Elective |
3 Credits 1 American History ½ American Government ½ Economics 1 Additional Approved Social Science Elective |
Physical Education | *1 Credit of PE | *1 Credit of PE | *1 Credit of PE |
Fine Arts | 1 Approved Credit of Fine Arts | 1 Approved Credit of Fine Arts | 1 Approved Credit of Fine Arts |
Foreign Language | No requirement | No requirement | 2 Credits in the Same Language |
Electives | 11 Credits | 11 Credits Must have 21 on ACT or graduate in top 1/3 of class |
8 elective credits and take ACT anytime during junior year or by December senior year |