Columbia Public Schools
 

 

Admission/Graduation Requirements

 
State Graduation Requirements Beginning with Class of 2010
CPS Graduation Requirements Through Class of 2009
Admission Requirements for University of Missouri (UMC, UMR, UMKC, UMSL)
Admission Requirements for Missouri Public 4-year Colleges (CMSU, MSU, Truman, SEMO, NWMoState)
College Preparatory Studies Certificate*
Language Arts
4
4
 (3 must be English)
4
4
4
Math
3
2

4
 (Algebra 1/ Integrated 1 and beyond)

3
(Algebra 1/ Integrated 1 and beyond)

3
 (Algebra 1/ Integrated 1 and beyond)
Science
3
2
(1 Physical Science, 1 Biological Science)
3
 (1 must be a lab course)
2
(1 must be a lab course)
2
(Not including General Science, 1 must be a lab course)
Social Studies
3
(1 U.S. History, 1 World History, .5 Government)
3
(1 U.S. History, 1 World History, .5 Government)
3
3
3
Health
.5
.5
Fine Arts
1
1
1
1
1
Practical Arts
1
1
1
Physical Education
1
1
1
Electives
7
7.5
6
Foreign Language
2
Additional
Personal Finance .5
3 additional Core Electives selected from Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, or Foreign Language
3 specified Core Electives selected from Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science or Foreign Language
Total
24
22

17
 (plus appropriate class rank and ACT/SAT scores)

16
 (plus appropriate class rank and ACT/SAT scores)

24
 (plus 3.0 GPA in Core Subjects and above national average on ACT or SAT)

*Eligibility for a College Preparatory Studies Certificate does not ensure admission to a specific college or university. Students should consider admission requirements specific to the college or university to which they may seek to apply as they select high school courses.

Revised 11/7/05

 



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The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools' compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact the offices or individuals below: Special Services (IDEA) Dr. Lou Ann Tanner-Jones (Section 504 Coordinator) at 1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203, (573) 214-3400.