Here is  our course description guide in....

  1. Bullet KHS online viewing: Course Description guide

  2. Bullet Download the pdf file:  CDG0708.PDF

  3. Bullet Download the student handbook here: 

         ENGLISH VERSION  2007-08 STUDENT HANDBOOK.doc 

         SPANISH VERSION   2007-08 KHS STUDENT HANDBOOK Spanish.doc

  1. BulletKHS schedule Matrix for 2007-2008  KHS 2007-08 dept schedules.pdf

 
About KHS (From the School Profile 2003-2004 ) 
THE KEARNEY COMMUNITY 
Kearney, originally a supply station for historic Fort Kearny, has grown into one of Nebraska's most vibrant cities. Located in south central Nebraska, Kearney is a retail, tourism, small industry, and medical hub of the region. Kearney is the location of the University of Nebraska - Kearney, a university of approximately 6,000 students. 
THE KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Kearney Public School provide an educational program to meet the needs of 4,500 students. Kearney Public Schools have eight elementary schools, two middle schools (grades 6 - 8), and a high school (grades 9 - 12). The Kearney Schools consistently earn the AA Accreditation, the highest possible accreditation in the State of Nebraska. 
KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Kearney High School is a four-year high school, serving approximately 1,400 students. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Kearney High School faculty includes eighty-seven teachers, four counselors, and four administrators. Over 57% of the faculty have completed degrees at the Masters or higher level. 
NATIONAL/STATE RECOGNITION
Both Kearney High School and the Horizon Middle School have been recognized as exemplary schools in the United States Department of Education Secondary School Recognition Program. In 1984, the Kearney Public School District was one of only two districts in the state to have two secondary schools recognized as exemplary under the recognition program. Kearney High School continues its tradition of excellence by its representation in state-wide rankings for academics, clubs, forensics, music, student government, theater and athletics. 
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 30 hours Math 20 hours Science 20 hours Social Studies 30 hours Students must enroll in: Geography (Freshman) World History (Soph) American History (Jr.) Political Science (Jr. or Sr.) Physical Education I 10 hours Health 5 hours Oral communications 5 hours Career & Technical Education 5 hours Electives 105 hours Total credit hours required: 230   GRADING SYSTEM 
 Honors Courses:
Honors English I, I, and III 
Honors Algebra II 
Honors Advanced Math I 
Honors Chemistry II 
Honors Biology 
Honors Advanced Biology 
Honors French IV, V 
Honors Spanish IV, V 
Honors Art History 
AP Courses
AP English IB
AP Calculus
AP American History
AP world History CLASS RANK Class rank is based on grades in academic courses in grades 9-12. 
TYPICAL CLASS DISTRIBUTION
Attending Four-Year Colleges 71% 
Attending Two-Year Colleges 19% 
Serving in the Military 2% 
Working 3% 
Undecided/Unknown 5% ACT SCORES
KHS averages 72% (or more) of our students taking the ACT test. The last five years average scores are:
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Steve Wickham, Principal
Kevin Madsen, Assistant Principal
Trent Steele, Assistant Principal
Mark Armstrong, Activities Director