3.0) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1.2) Eight semesters of attendance are required. Students may not graduate before the end of
the 8 semesters.
3.2) Core Curriculum Area Requirements
Classes that are sequential must be taken in order unless permission is granted by the administration.
English – 40 credit hours
Grade/Subject Credits
Eng 9 10
Eng 10 10
Eng 11 10
Eng 12 10
English during the Senior Year may choose from English 12, Creative Writing, or College English 101 / 102 that will be offered as Dual Credit via Distance Learning or Online through Metro.
Social Sciences – 40 credit hours
Geography is required as a 9 th grade class, World History as a 10 th grader, U.S. History as an 11 th grade class, and U.S. Government and Modern Problems as a 12 th grade class.
Grade Subject Credits
9 Geography 10 10 World History 10
11 American History 10
11 or 12 Sociology 5
11 or 12 Psychology 5
12 Government 5
12 Modern Problems 5
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Mathematics – 30 credit hours
Students will follow one of two sequences. The sequence that is taken by the student is to be determined by the previous math instructors and administration. A life skills math class may be an option in either sequence, but must first have administrative approval. All 9 through 11 th graders MUST take a math class.
Grade Subject Credits
9 Pre-Algebra 10
10 Algebra I 10
11 Algebra II or Geometry 10
Grade Subject Credits
9 Algebra I 10
10 Algebra II 10
11 Geometry 10
Science - 20 credit hours
All students must take a science class of their choice during the 11 th grade year.
Grade Subject Credits
9 Physical Science 10
10 Biology 10
11 Choice 10
3.3) Specific Grade Schedule Requirements:
English 9 English 10 English 11 English
Math Math US History US Gov/Mod Prob
Physical Science Biology Math
P.E. / Health Speech Science
Geography World History
MS Office/Art 1
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3.4) Core Related Curriculum Requirements:
Fine Arts - 10 credit hours
This is required of all students. These hours must come from Instrumental or Vocal Music and / or Art. 5 hours of credit are completed the 9 th grade year through Art 1. The other 5 can be done any time.
Speech - 10 credit hours
These hours are independent of any English class and will be scheduled during the sophomore year.
P.E. / Health - 10 credit hours
One semester of P.E. and one semester of Health are required of all students.
Both of these will be scheduled during the freshman year.
With our ample curriculum offerings, which include requirements in the areas of Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Business Ed, Speech, Fine Arts, etc. a student is permitted only one study hall per day or one student aide period, but not both unless approved by the Principal. It is recommended that each year a student have at least one class from the areas of Math, Science, English and Social Studies.
Students failing a required core class should make up that class in the next year unless administrative approval is secured.
Eight semesters of attendance are required to graduate from the Scribner-Snyder Community Schools.
Students will be given class rank according to the number of credits they received in required classes. The following number of credits must be earned for classification at the specific grade level:
FRESHMEN 0-60
SOPHOMORES 60-130
JUNIORS 130-190
SENIORS 190-250
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3.6) Admission Policies of Area Universities and Colleges:
UN-Lincoln
ACT (20) / SAT (950) / Top 50% of Class
Application ($25 fee)
High School Transcript and/or GED
College Prep Program
English – 4 units
Math – 4 units (must include Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, and 1 unit of higher level math)
Social Studies – 3 units
Science – 3 units (one must be a lab class)
Foreign Language – 2 units
UN-Kearney Wayne State College
ACT (20) / SAT (950) ACT / SAT
Application ($25 fee) Application ($10 fee)
High School Transcript and/or GED High School Transcript and/or GED
ACT Mean: 21
College Prep Program English – 4 units
English – 4 units Math – 3 units (including Algebra)
Math – 3 units (must include Algebra) Social Studies – 3 units
Social Studies – 3 units Sciences – 2 units
Science – 3 units
Foreign Language – 2 units (must be same language)
UN-Omaha Northeast Community College
ACT (20) / SAT (950) / Top 50% of Class Application
Application ($25 fee) High School Transcript and/or GED
High School Transcript and/or GED ACT or Asset/Compass Test
College Prep Program
English – 4 units
Math – 3 units
Social Studies – 3 units
Science – 3 units
Foreign Language – 2 units
Creighton University
ACT / SAT
Application ($30 fee)
High School Transcript and/or GED
English – 4 units
Algebra – 1 unit
Other Math – 2 units
Social Studies – 1 unit American Government, 1 unit American History
Electives – 3 units
Foreign Language – 2 units
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