Graduation Requirements
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2021-2022 Graduation Requirements
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In order to graduate, seniors must meet the following academic requirements:
20 total credits, including:
4 years of English
3 years of Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry required, 4 credits of Math recommended)
3 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies (Civics, World History, American History)
0.5 Health
0.5 Driver's Safety
0.5 CED ( consumer Ed)
1 credit of PE
Remaining credits are electives
IL/US Constitution must be met
State Test Requirement (SAT)
FAFSA completion
If you have questions about academic requirements for graduation, please contact Mrs. Hill, 12th Grade Guidance Counselor.
Graduating seniors must also meet the following college preparation requirements:
☐ Apply to at least 5 colleges
☐ Apply for at least 2 scholarships
☐ Submit a personal statement
☐ Submit a resume
☐ Submit FAFSA
☐Complete 3 community service projects
College Prep Deadlines:
End of First Quarter (October 15th)
☐ 2 applications completed
☐ Personal Statement and Resume Completed and Uploaded into Naviance
End of 2nd Quarter (December 17th)
☐ 3 applications completed
☐ 1 Scholarship completed
☐ 50% of students will have FAFSA completed
End of 3rd Quarter (March 11th)
☐ 5 applications completed
☐ 2 Scholarships completed
☐ 75% of students will have FAFSA completed
End of 4th Quarter (May 26th)
☐ 2 Community Service Project Completed
☐ 100% of students will have FAFSA completed
***ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FAFSA PROCESS. THIS IS A STATE REQUIREMENT!***
Please submit all college prep documentation through Naviance.
If you have questions about cohort and college preparation requirements for graduation, please contact Dr. Mateen.