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Each student will develop a four-year plan for the courses to be taken during his/her high school career. The plan should take into consideration graduation requirements and the student’s post-high school plans. Individual college and university entrance requirements should be considered as well as requirements for entrance into specific careers. Students are expected to make progress toward graduation.
Each student will develop a four-year plan for the courses to be taken during his/her high school career. The plan should take into consideration graduation requirements and the student’s post-high school plans. Individual college and university entrance requirements should be considered as well as requirements for entrance into specific careers. Students are expected to make progress toward graduation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOLS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOLS
Courses
Courses
Credits
Credits
Information
Information
English
4.0
In order to meet graduation requirements students must be enrolled in an English course each semester.
Mathematics
3.0
All students are required to earn three credits in mathematics, one of which must be Algebra I and one of which must include geometric content.
Science
2.0
Students are required to take two years of lab science, one of them must be Biology.
Modern American History/US History
1.0
Can also be met through American Studies.
Geographic Foundations
1.0
Contemporary World Issues, World History and Geography, AP Human Geography, or AP World History
Civics/Government
0.5
Can also be met through American Agenda
Economics or Consumer Education
0.5
All students are required to fulfill a consumer education requirement. Students can enroll in a one-semester economics course, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, American Agenda, or an approved consumer education course (Co-op Work Training I, INCubatoredu).
Health
0.5
Physical Education & Electives
10.5
Students must participate in physical education during each semester they are enrolled in school unless:
The student is enrolled in driver education (for the first time).
The student receives an exemption.
Note: Those seeking physical education exemptions should refer to School Board Policy 7:260. Students may, however, elect to stay in physical education in lieu of an eligible exemption.
At least two of the required elective credits must include any of the following subject areas: art, music, drama, foreign languages, business education, family and consumer science, or technology education.
TOTAL CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
23.0
23.0
It is important to emphasize that the graduation requirements represent the minimum program of studies for St. Charles High School students. Entrance requirements to particular colleges and universities may be considerably more stringent
RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS
*These requirements mirror most universities in the United States
RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS
RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS
*These requirements mirror most universities in the United States
*These requirements mirror most universities in the United States
English
4.0
Emphasis on written and oral communications and literature.
Mathematics
4.0
Including geometry, algebra, advanced algebra, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming.
Science
3.0
Emphasis on laboratory sciences.
Social Studies
3.0
Emphasis on history and government.
Electives
2.0
Four semesters in foreign languages, art or music, or other academic courses.
See your school counselor for details on specific course requirements and an explanation as to how electives may be used to fulfill some requirements. You are encouraged to contact individual colleges, universities and Career Cruising for most current information.
DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Students must have earned a passing grade in at least 8 courses from their previous two semesters in order to be eligible for driver education.
Students are placed in driver education according to their date of birth.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry courses taken in middle school may count for high school credit and GPA calculation (letter grade included), and will be shown on the student's high school transcript, if elected by the student and family. If elected, all high school equivalent math courses will be included. In addition, the elected courses may qualify for NCAA core credit. If a student does not elect to count middle school courses for high school credit, then the middle school courses will not qualify for NCAA core credit
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
D303 provides support for students with identified English language deficits. Through the language proficiency assessment process, the appropriate level of service for the student is determined. Placement in Multilingual Language (ML) courses and supports are made through the recommendation of the ML team in conjunction with school and district administration.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Special Education Department provides support for students with identified disabilities. Through the evaluation process, the appropriate level of service for the student is determined. The appropriate support and services are outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Placement in Special Education courses is only made through the recommendation of the IEP team.
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