High School Course Guide
USD 497 high school course descriptions outline the academic offerings and expectations for students during their secondary education. Each description provides an overview of course content, enrollment requirements, and any associated course fees.
High School Graduation Requirements
2026 & 2027
Class of 2026 & 2027
|
Subjects |
Credits | Required Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts (ELA) | 4.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Science | 3.0 |
|
| History & Government | 3.0 |
|
| Physical Education/Health | 1.0 | |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 | |
| Electives | 8.0 | |
| Total | 23.0 |
Twenty-three (23.0) credits required for graduation include:
- Four (4) credits in English Language Arts
- Three (3) credits in Mathematics
- Three (3) credits in Science
- Required credits are:
- Biology (1.0 credit - grade 9)
- Science elective (2.0 credit - grades 10-12)
- Required credits are:
- Three (3) credits in History and Government
- Required credits are:
- Modern World History (1.0 credit - grade 10)
- US History or AP US History (1.0 credit - grade 11)
- US Government or AP US Government (0.5 credit - grade 12)
- Social Studies elective (0.5 credit - all grades)
- Required credits are:
- One (1) credit in Physical Education/Health
- One (1) credit in Fine Arts
- Eight (8) elective credits
2028 & Beyond
Class of 2028 & Beyond
|
Subjects |
Credits | Required Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts (ELA) | 3.5 | |
| Communications | 0.5 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
|
Science |
3.0 |
|
| STEM | 1.0 | |
| History & Government | 3.0 |
|
| Health | 0.5 | |
| Physical Education | 0.5 | |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 | |
| Financial Literacy | 0.5 | |
|
Electives/IPS |
7.5 | |
| Total | 24.0 |
Twenty-four (24.0) credits required for graduation include:
- Three and one-half (3.5) credits in English Language Arts
- One-half (0.5) credits in Communications
- Three (3) credits in Mathematics
- Three (3) credits in Science
- Required credits are:
- Biology (1.0 credit - grade 9)
- Science elective (2.0 credit - grades 10-12)
- Required credits are:
- One (1.0) credit in STEM
- Three (3) credits in History and Government
- Required credits are:
- Modern World History (1.0 credit - grade 10)
- US History or AP US History (1.0 credit - grade 11)
- US Government or AP US Government (0.5 credit - grade 12)
- Social Studies elective (0.5 credit - all grades)
- Required credits are:
- One-half (0.5) credit in Health
- One-half (0.5) credit in Physical Education
- One (1) credit in Fine Arts
- One-half (0.5) credit in Financial Literacy
- Seven and one-half (7.5) elective/IPS (Individual Plans of Study) credits
Course Catalog
Free State/Lawrence High School
High School Course Catalog
The following catalog lists courses offered at Free State High School (FSHS) and Lawrence High School (LHS), pending Board approval.
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Lawrence Virtual School Course Catalog
The following catalog lists courses offered at Lawrence Virtual School (LVS), pending Board approval.
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