ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Students attending Kiski Area High School must meet the following academic requirements in order receive their diploma:

1. A minimum of 23 CREDITS for graduation.

1. Subject requirements for graduation for all students are:
• ●  4 credits of English
• ●  4 credits of Social Studies
• ○  Economics required
• ○  3 credits for Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
  students
• ●  3 credits of Mathematics
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○ Option 4 credits of Mathematics and 3 credits of Science

• ●  4 credits of Science
• ○  The following are science courses are required:
• Honors Biology
• Honors Chemistry or AP Chemistry
• Principles of Technology, Honors Physics or AP Physics 1
• ○  Option 4 credits of Mathematics and 3 credits of Science
• ●  4 years of Physical Education (One class each year grades 9-12)
• ●  .5 credits of Health
• ●  Electives to reach a total of 23 credits

3. Special Notes:

• ●  Students planning to attend college should take a minimum of 2 years of the
  same World Language.
• ●  Students must fulfill all requirements of the graduation project as outlined in their
  handbook.
• ●  Students interested in participating in athletics after high school must meet all
  NCAA eligibility requirements. Registration with the NCAA should take place at the end of their junior year.