Guidance Office

We serve our student community by providing the information and resources they need to achieve their academic and career goals. We encourage all students to meet regularly with their counselor; we’re armed with the information you need for course selection, scholarships, and testing, and we’re happy to help.

Laura Moffet
Student Success Coordinator
785-425-6784

Gidget Mosiman
Counselor
785-425-6120

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Stockton Schools, students must successfully complete 23 credit units consisting of:

  • 4 units of English Language Arts
  • 3 units of Math
  • 3 units of Natural Science (including 1 lab course)
  • 1 unit of PE/Health
  • 3 units of Social Sciences (including American government and history)
  • 1 unit of Fine Arts
  • 8 Elective units

Beginning with the class of 2028, ELA requirements will include a ½ credit of verbal communication (speech, debate, etc.). We will also require 1 credit of a STEM elective.

Seniors 

Internship/Work Study Program
Seniors in good academic standing may participate in our work-study program. This program allows students to accumulate real-world business experience by attending class for part of the school day then working off-campus for the remainder of the day at approved worksites. Please see your school counselor for more information.

Graduating with Honors
Stockton High School recognizes the hard work students put in to achieve graduation honors. At graduation, the following cords signify Summa Cum Laude and Cum Laude honors:

College Visits
We understand the importance of visiting colleges before choosing where to attend, and we encourage students to schedule visits during teacher in-service days or at other times when school is not in session. However, we know this is not always possible. Seniors may be excused up to two days for college visitation when those visits are arranged through their counselor and approved by the principal. Upon returning to schools, students must provide documentation from the college or vocational school visited.

Calling All Junior-Highers

Ever wonder what you can be doing now to prepare for college? Actually, a lot. But it’s not as hard or intimidating as you might think.

Solid Academic Foundation
The first step in fulfilling your dream of college is to start laying a good academic foundation. What you learn in middle school will make a huge difference in what classes you’re able to take (and excel at) in high school. Obviously classes like English, history, math, and science are important, but don’t forget about skills classes like computer application and business accounting.

Read
Next, read, read, read. You’ll be amazed what reading will do for your vocabulary and writing skills. And we all know that good essay writing is essential to garnering scholarships! Read everything from books to news articles and blogs, play word games, and make sure you have (and are using) a library card.

Extracurriculars
And finally, start working on extracurriculars. Colleges love to welcome well-rounded students. Students who volunteer, intern, and/or can show achievement through sports and hobbies are often the first to land big scholarships. Middle school is a time of exploration. And rightly so. Explore new interests and discover hidden talents; just remember to keep this aspect of life in balance. It is much easier to manage involvement (and carry it through) in one or two activities than to enter high school committed to dozens.