Diploma+ - Kansas City Kansas Unified Schl Dist 500

A high school diploma is not enough, in today's economy, for students to access high-pay, high-demand jobs that transform their lives and their community. In order to prepare our students for success in a global society, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is implementing a district-wide initiative called Diploma+.

Diploma+ means that each student will exit high school prepared for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, each student's performance is on-track and on-time for success.

Diploma+ Endorsements

At least 21 on the ACT or 1060 SAT
Completion of a Qualified Internship or Industry Approved Project
Completion of the IB Diploma Programme or Career Related Programme
Completion of an Industry Recognized Certificate or Credential
Acceptance into the Military
Completion of at least one full year of college (18-30 Credit Hours)
An Approved Plan for Post-Secondary Transition

On Twitter?

Please follow the Diploma+ College and Career Center for your High School:

@HarmonCCC
@SchlagleCCC
@sumnerccc
@wash_kc
@WyandotteCCC

High School Lead College and Career Coordinators

Have questions about classes at KCKCC and/or KCKCC TEC? The College and Career Facilitator at every high school is available through email, ready to help you navigate any issues that may arise. Weekly Zoom sessions have also been created at each high school.

Ms. Raneka Smith (FL Schlagle HS)
Ms. Martha DeVries (Sumner Academy)
Ms. Lila Stone (JC Harmon HS)
Ms. Curtissia Verge (Washington HS)
Ms. Kelley James (Wyandotte HS)

College Advisers

Information for High School Students and Parents

Do you have questions about College and Career Readiness? The Diploma+ College and Career Readiness Team is ready to assist! Please email the Lead CCC or the College Adviser at your school for more information.

Please check your student email for the code to join the College Center Google Classroom at your high school. Important information is updated daily! Including links for Zoom meetings where you can connect each week with the Lead CCC and the College Adviser from your school.

Office Hours 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

Link to Virtual College Visits and Advisors

College and Career Facilitators

Mr. David Herrington (FL Schlagle HS)
Ms. Anissa Martinez (JC Harmon HS)
Mr. Micheal Taylor (Sumner Academy)
Mr. Robert Hoffman (Wyandotte HS)

Information for Middle School Students and Parents

Do you have questions about College and Career or High School Readiness? The Diploma+ College and Career Readiness Team is ready to assist! Please email the Diploma+ Liaison at your school for more information.

Middle School Diploma+ Liaisons

Ms. Thomas, Cindi.Thomas@kckps.org (Gloria Willis MS)
Mr. Mortensen, Matthew.Mortensen@kckps.org (Arrowhead and Eisenhower MS)
Ms. Spohrer, MEGAN.SPOHRER@kckps.org (Argentine and Rosedale MS)
Mr. Jones, ELI.JONES@kckps.org (Central and Carl B. Bruce MS)