KCSD Honor Program & Diploma Framework
All KCSD High Schools offer an Honor Program & Diploma
The intent of the KCSD Honor Diploma is to ensure a course of academic study that prepares the student for university admission and college success.
Required Components:
For the Graduating Class of 2018 and beyond, Valedictorians and Salutatorians shall be based on the highest GPA of seniors who will earn an Honors Diploma. In the event that no student will earn an Honors Diploma, Valedictorians and Salutatorians will be determined on GPA only.
The intent of the KCSD Honor Diploma is to ensure a course of academic study that prepares the student for university admission and college success.
Required Components:
- 3.5 GPA for the first seven semesters.
- Minimum of 28 total credits.
- Minimum of 24 graded credits.
- Four Credits of:
- English
- Science
- Math
- Two credits of the same World Language.
- Eight or more credits in Advanced, Honors, AP, or College Level classes as determined by the school.
For the Graduating Class of 2018 and beyond, Valedictorians and Salutatorians shall be based on the highest GPA of seniors who will earn an Honors Diploma. In the event that no student will earn an Honors Diploma, Valedictorians and Salutatorians will be determined on GPA only.