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Senior Year
Hiawatha High Graduation
Requirements
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English
Social Science
Math
Natural Science
PE & Health
Practical Arts
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1.5 credits
Fine Arts
Electives
1 credit
10.5 credits
.5 Credit Computer Applications
additional credits can be earned by taking Business/Computer,
Health Science, Industrial Technology & Agricultural Science classes
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Graduation with Honors
Students must complete the following
curriculum in order to be eligible for
graduation with honors. In doing so,
students may graduate with the following
honors:
o Summa cum Laude-cumulative GPA of 3.95 or above
o Magna cum Laude-cumulative GPA of 3.80 & 3.94
o Cum Laude-cumulative GPA between 3.65 & 3.79
Kansas Qualified Admissions
 English
4 credits
3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry,
 Math
Algebra II or any course with Algebra II as prerequisite as well as ACT score of 22 on Math
OR
Algebra II, any course with Algebra II as a prerequisite)
 Natural
Science
4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry,
3 credits (Earth Space Science,
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Advanced Biology; 1 must be Chemistry or Physics)
 Social
Science
Government, Geography)
3 credits (U.S. History, U.S.
 Electives
3 credits (English, Math, Natural
*Foreign Language
Not Required
Science, Social Science, Computer/Information Systems, Speech, Debate, Forensics, Career &
Technical Education, Foreign Language, Personal Finance, Journalism, Fine Arts)
And
 ACT
composite score of 21 or higher; OR
 SAT score of 980 or higher; OR
 Graduate in the top one-third of their class
 If applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any
college credit taken in high school.
Honors Graduation: Citizenship
Seniors have the opportunity to graduate with
“honors” based on citizenship during their senior year.
The criteria for this program are as follows:
 98% of class work handed in on time
 97% attendance
 No significant discipline issues
 5 points from active involvement
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2 points from community service (10 hours = 1 pt.)
1 point from active participation in a school
organization or activity
The remaining 2 points from a combination of
community service and participation in school
organizations.
Kansas Scholars
Students that complete the following curriculum and
meet the requirements stated below, may be
designated as State Scholars.
 Students must have taken the ACT between April of
the sophomore year and December of the senior
year.
 Students must be a Kansas resident
 Students must have their curriculum and 7th
semester GPA certified on the official roster by the
high school counselor, registrar, or similar official
Kansas Scholars Curriculum
 English
4 credits
4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II,
 Math
Geometry and 1 of the following: Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Probability &
Statistics, Functions & Calculus; *Algebra I taken in the 8th grade for high school credit is accepted)
 Natural
Science
Physics. A fourth year of science is recommended)
 Social
Science
Government, Geography)
 Foreign
language)
Language
3 credits (Biology, Chemistry and
3 credits (U.S. History, U.S.
2 credits (must be the same foreign
Why do all of this?
Employment: In today’s world it is more difficult to go directly to work after high
school. It is difficult to earn a good wage because high school alone doesn’t provide
enough training to compete in this highly technical environment.
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Technical College: With society so dependent on skilled workers, the technical
college will play a major role in employment. These colleges provide intensive training
in specific skill areas and take less time for program completion. Education here can
be transferred to other colleges for further study.
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Apprenticeships: An apprenticeship is a very organized training program. You
work, are paid, and end up certified by a specific trade organization. At this point
salary usually jumps significantly!
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2/4 Year Colleges: No matter what college you attend, you must be both prepared
and willing to pay. It is important you not only feel comfortable with where you are
going but also set goals and have a specific idea of a career path.
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The Military: The military provides intensive skills training as well as leadership
training.
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Selective Service
Upon reaching the age of eighteen, all males are required by law
to register with the Selective Service. This can be done on the
internet before their 18th birthday or within one month after their
birthday. Federal financial aid will be withheld if not registered with
the Selective Service. To register, see www.sss.gov
Tackling the Tests
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ACT
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SAT
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Kansas Area Technical Schools administer
specialized tests to applicants after the formal
application is processed.
ACT
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
Late
Registration
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Deadline
September 13
August 8
August 9-22
September 5
October 25
September 19
Sept 20-Oct 3
October 17
December 13
November 7
November 8-21
December 5
February 7
January 09
January 10-16
January 30
April 18
March 13
March 14-27
April 10
June 13
May 8
May 9-22
June 5
Test sites are available at Sabetha High School, Falls City High School,
and Highland Community College. The Hiawatha High School code
number required for registration is 171-335. Students may register online
at www.actstudent.org. The fee of $38.
ACT Prep
Prior to the October test, Hiawatha High School will
provide review sessions in the following subjects:
 English
 Math
 Science
 Reading
An initial $20 fee will be collected. However, $15 will
be refunded if the student attends three of the four
sessions. Watch announcements for further detail.
http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
SAT
Test Date
Registration Deadline
October 11
September 12
November 8
October 9
December 6
November 6
January 24
December 29
March 14
February 13
May 2
April 6
June 6
May 8
Registration for the SAT can be found at www.sat.collegeboard.org/home.
The registration code number for Hiawatha High School is 171-335.
Money, Money, Money
A financial aid meeting for seniors and parents will be held in
January. It will provide important information and FAFSA forms
necessary for the various types of financial aid that is available.
Parents and students need to complete their tax returns by midFebruary so the financial aid form can be submitted by March 1 or
the school’s priority deadline.
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.pin.ed.gov
Scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.salliemae.com/scholarship
Ku and K-State have a November 1st deadline for
premiere scholarships
College Selection Process;
Consider College Characteristics
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Majors and programs
Degrees offered
Accreditation status
Admission requirements
Location and size
Costs and financial aid
Campus activities
Student support services
Colleges, scholarship committees and
potential employers will look at a few
aspects within their transcript…
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Course selection: Encourage your child to
challenge their self with a rigorous course load
and high-level classes, including advanced and
dual credit courses
Grades: Every year counts, starting with freshman
year.
GPA trends: Keep improving through every grade.
Class rank: determined by their GPA
Visit the College/Talk with Admissions Rep
Two visits are allowed per year and are excused if verification of the
visits are given to the office upon the student’s return.
Things to consider during your visit:
• Guided Tour
• Meet with Financial Aid Counselor
• Meet with a professor in the are you want to study
• Meet with an admissions counselor
• Sit in on a class
• Eat in the cafeteria
• Visit the fitness facilities, library, career center and bookstore.
Questions to ask during your visit:
• What are the best reasons to attend your college?
• What do students do during free time and weekends?
• What are the average class sizes?
• How much time is spent outside of class on classwork?
• What percentage of students receive financial aid?
Applications & Admissions
It is important to apply for admission to post-secondary schools during
September. By applying in September, the student will begin to receive
valuable information concerning classes, housing, enrollment,
scholarships, and financial aid from each school.
If the application requires teacher or counselor recommendations, allow 2
weeks for completion and provide them with a copy of your resume to
help with the process.
Requesting Official Transcripts can be done in the counseling office.
Helpful Sites
www.collegecost.ed.gov
www.bigfuture.org
Communication
• Text Caster
• District Web Page www.hiawathaschools.org; go to High School;
select Counseling Services or Scholarships
• Email
• Telephone
• Regular Mail
Counseling Office:
Stacie Mayer, High School Counselor
[email protected]
785-742-3312
Annie Ceniza, Counseling Assistant
[email protected]
785-742-3312
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