Graduation Requirements
Students receiving the Kansas State Board of Education diplomas must complete the minimum graduation requirements of 25 credits. All high school students meet with the Transition Facilitator and the Primary Provider each school year regarding selection of course offerings to meet the requirements for graduation and to prepare for their vocational choice or college.| English | 6 units |
| Fine Arts | 1 unit |
| Government | ½ unit |
| Economic Consumer Education | ½ unit |
| Modern World History | 1 unit |
| American History | 1 unit |
| Science (1 lab.) | 3 units |
| Computer Applications | ½ unit |
| Career Choices | ½ unit |
| Mathematics | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1 unit |
| Vocational Education | 3 units |
| Deaf Studies | 1 unit |
| Electives | 2 ½ units |
| Total | 25 units |
Eight (8) units in Language Arts, four (4) units in Mathematics, and three (3) units in Science are recommended for students planning to attend an institution of higher education. It is recommended that students preparing for college schedule a full academic load each of their four (4) years completing a minimum of 25 units.
For students who wish to pursue a certain field of interest, there are programs outside of KSD made available to assist the student with an early start to their chosen career. Grades 9 through 12 students may enroll any Olathe high school, depending on their area of interest. Technology programs are offered at Olathe Northwest, technical programs are located at Millcreek Center or Olathe North. Students also have the option of taking classes at their neighborhood school in conjunction with KSD's educational program.
Alternate Graduation Requirements
Alternate grade requirements are designed for students following the Extended Standards with a heavy emphasis on career training| Modified United States History (state requirement) | 1 unit |
| Modified United States Government (state requirement) | ½ unit |
| American Sign Language/Deaf Studies | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1 unit |
| Integrated Language Arts/Math | 6 units |
| Career Training | 10 units |
| Health and Safety | 1 unit |
| Science | 1 unit |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 units |
| Applied technology | ½ unit |
| Elective | 1 unit |
| Total | 25 units |
Additional Graduation Requirements
Deaf Studies course is a required course for graduation. This course consists of six units, which include Identity, American Deaf Culture, American Sign Language [ASL], strategies for effective communication, cultural perspectives, education of Deaf children, and protecting Deaf rights.
