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Graduation Requirements
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.
| Minimum Requirements for Graduation from St. Charles High Schools | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| English | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Science | 2.0 |
| U.S. History | 1.0 |
| Global Issues | 1.0 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 |
| Consumer Education | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 3.5 |
| Electives | 7.0 |
| Total Credits | 23.0 |
English Requirements
Four English credits are required for graduation. In order to meet graduation requirements students must be enrolled in an English course each semester.
Consumer Education
All students are required to fulfill a consumer education requirement. Students can enroll in a one-semester economics course, AP Macroeconomics, or an approved consumer education course (Coop Work Training I, Distributive Education I). Students who are able to pass the state-administered proficiency examination in consumer education are not required to enroll in an economics course. They will not earn a 0.5 credit for passing the test and must still meet the minimum number of credits (23) required for graduation.
Mathematics
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.
Elective Requirements
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.
Physical Education Requirements and Exemptions
Students must participate in physical education during each semester they are enrolled in school unless: ? The student is enrolled in health education (for the first time). ? 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.
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.
College Preparatory Courses
The recommended college core courses (as defined by ACT) include:
- English (Four years or more)
- Mathematics (Three years or more)
- Social Sciences (Three years or more)
- Natural Sciences (Three years or more)
| Admissions Requirements to Public Universities in Illinois | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Minimum | Recommended |
| English - Emphasis on written and oral communication and literature |
4.0 | 4.0 |
| Mathematics - Including geometry, algebra, advanced algebra, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming |
3.0 | 4.0 |
| Science - Emphasis on labratory sciences | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Social Studies - Emphasis on history and government |
2.5 | 3.0 |
| Electives - Four Semesters in foreign languages, art or music, or other academic courses |
2.0 | 2.0 |
| See your 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 and universities for most current information. | ||
High School Credit for Middle School Courses
Foreign language courses, Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry courses taken in middle school count for high school placement purposes only. No high school credit is awarded for these courses. Middle school courses do not qualify for NCAA core credit. Middle school mathematics courses do not count towards the three year state graduation requirement. The high school transcript begins with 9th grade.
