Your journey toward college and career success is built course by course. The classes you take in high school are not just requirements; they are the essential building blocks of your academic and professional foundation. Successfully completing these courses is the direct path to earning your high school diploma, which is the first and most critical step toward your future. 

As you progress, we encourage you to nurture your curiosity and begin seriously reflecting on your personal interests, using your elective and core subjects to explore potential career fields. This exploration is key to laying the groundwork so you can pursue any path after graduation with confidence. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their school counselors for guidance, support, and resources throughout their time at Amundsen. 

Below is the course sequence for the core subjects offered at Amundsen.

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Additional Graduation Credit Requirements

2 Years of Fine Arts
2 Years of World Language
2 Years of Physical Education
1 Year of Computer Science

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College and Career Resources

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Graduation Requirements 

Schoolinks  The official college and career readiness platform for CPS students plan for their futures, connecting interests to careers, colleges, and financial aid through personalized roadmaps, assessments, and real-world experiences like internships and college tours. Log in Instructions for parent/guardians. 

Learn.Plan.Succeed. is a CPS high school graduation requirement intended to help guide students in reaching postsecondary success. Learn.Plan.Succeed. recognizes six postsecondary pathways. With support from school counselors, college and career coaches, teachers, trusted peers and family, students can start to define career goals and develop postsecondary plans. 

• College

• Military

• Employment 

• Trade/Apprenticeship Program

• Job Training Program

• Service Learning or Gap Year Program