Shawnee Heights outlines options for state-required post-secondary assets tied to graduation
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Summary
District staff presented how students can meet a state requirement to earn two post-secondary assets for graduation (class of 2028 onward), listing community service, industry certifications, Seal of Biliteracy, test scores, dual credit, attendance thresholds and extracurricular pathways.
District staff explained how Shawnee Heights will implement the state requirement that students earn two post-secondary assets to meet graduation criteria for the classes impacted beginning with the class of 2028.
Presenters described multiple pathways students can use to earn each asset: 40 or more hours of school‑sponsored community service (tracked via a form signed by a school sponsor), industry-recognized certifications such as programs at Washburn Tech, the Seal of Biliteracy (commonly English plus another language), ACT/WorkKeys certificates, Advanced Placement scores of 3 or higher, nine or more dual-enrollment college credit hours, and attendance-based credit (95% attendance for a year applied to freshmen last year). CTE scholar recognition, scout awards and sustained participation in two activities also count. Staff noted many options are junior/senior-year experiences; some opportunities (internships, senior exit interviews, career supports) need further development and management.
District staff said more work remains to operationalize tracking; PowerSchool integration is planned so students and parents can see progress. The board was advised that the district has shared a user-friendly document with families and that other area districts have used the district’s template as they work to meet the mandate.