Course Planning

Kaukauna High School operates on a five-period trimester schedule. Here is a quick overview of what the trimester system entails: 

• Each trimester is approximately 60 days long.
• Each class period lasts approximately 75 minutes.
• Progress reports are issued once per trimester, at approximately the end of the sixth week of each trimester. Students receive a final grade report at the completion of a trimester.
• A student must register for at least four credited classes each trimester but may sign up for five.
• Each trimester course is worth .5 credit. Therefore, a student may earn as many as 2.5 credits each trimester, which amounts to 7.5 possible credits per academic year and 30 possible credits during the four-year high school experience.

To retain rigor and consistency in the high school credit system, the graduation credit requirement has been modified from the 23 out of 28 possible credits on the semester system to 24 out of 30 possible credits on the trimester system.

This part of our site is designed to provide students and parents with comprehensive course and career information. Students, in consultation with parents and counselors, can plan a program of study for their entire high school career. A high school program would include the courses which are necessary to meet graduation requirements and future career plan interests. As skills and interests change, programs can be re-evaluated. 

Please take some time exploring our course planning information. 

Dual Enrollment/Credit Classes

Dual Enrollment/Credit courses permit eligible students to take a specific class or classes during their high school years and simultaneously earn credit at both the high school and college level. These courses can play a strong role in helping students graduate from high school, transition into college successfully, and reduce the amount of time and costs needed to complete their college degree requirements.

The dual enrollment/credit courses offered in high school are college level courses. A college course requires more time and personal responsibility than the typical high school class. Students should pay careful attention to their overall course load. Students need to plan their schedules to avoid excessive conflict with course requirements. Kaukauna counselors are available for scheduling questions and assistance.

Students taking a course for dual credit receive credits from the post-secondary institution at a reduced cost. Course fees can change on an annual basis and have not yet been finalized for the coming academic year.

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