Graduation Requirements
The total number of credits for graduation from Manitou Springs High School is 54. Credit is granted at the end of each semester. In 2010, the Colorado Higher Education commission changed admission recommendations (HEAR) to include: any of Colorado's four year public colleges or universities could include a recommendation for 4 math classes (Algebra 1 level and higher) and 1 or 2 classes of World Language depending on the college (must be the same language). If you're planning to take multiple years of a World Language, you must take them back to back. *World language is not a graduation requirement at MSHS.
Minimum Credits for Graduation
(Class of 2022 and beyond)
English 8 credits
Math 6 credits
Science 6 credits
Social Studies 6 credits
P.E. 3 credits
Health & Wellness 1 credit
Fine Arts/Practical Arts* 6 credits
Electives 18 credits
Total 54 Credits
Higher Education Admission Recommendations (HEAR)
English 4 years
Math 4 years. Must include Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2
Natural/Physical Science 3 years. Two units must be lab-based
Social Sciences 3 years. At least one unit of U.S. and World History
World Language depends on college
Academic Electives 2 years
*Contact individual institutions for more information.
Manitou Springs High School
Menu of College and Career-Ready Demonstrations (CCR)
Beginning with the Class of 2021
SAT: English 430 Math 460
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam)
English: 2 or higher on the AP Exam in AP U.S. History, AP Literature, AP Language, AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Biology
Math: 2 or higher on the AP Exam in AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics, AP Stats, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
ACT Career Readiness Assessment National Career Readiness Certificate
English: Bronze or higher
Math: Bronze or higher
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
English: C- or higher
Math: C- or higher
Career Start
1 semester of a C- or better
Industry Certificate (IC)