Graduation Requirements

PHS Graduation Requirements

English (4 Credits)

Must take English I, II, III, with a 4th year English selection 

Math (3 Credits)

Must include Algebra and Geometry and be taken 3 consecutive years

Science (3 credits)

Must include one each of biological and physical science and one extra of either biological or physical science and be taken 3 consecutive years

Social Studies (3 credits)

Includes freshman course (1 credit), US History (1 credit), American Government (.5 credit), Jr/Sr Elective (.5 credit)

Physical Education (3.5 credits)

See Student Handbook for exemptions

Health (.5 credit)

Consumer Education (.5 credit)

Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, or World Language Electives (1 credit)

Electives (4 credits)

Total= 22 ½ credits

Please note the additional requirements below:

* Constitution Exams

State of Illinois graduation requirement - pass the Illinois and US Constitution Exams & Service Learning and complete the Service Learning requirement. (Completed in Government class.)

* Computer Literacy

State of Illinois graduation requirement beginning with the Class of 2026. (Participation in a one year course: English, Social Sciences, or any other subject which includes intensive instruction on Computer Literacy.)

* ACT Exam

State of Illinois graduation requirement for all juniors. 

* FAFSA

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or submitting the parent-signed FAFSA waiver is a state of Illinois graduation requirement.