DISTRICT 11 Graduation Requirements

To qualify for graduation, a student must meet the minimum number of semester credits in the academic areas as outlined below. Elective credits may be earned in any area once the specific graduation requirements are fulfilled.

1 credit is earned each semester upon successful course completion.

The minimum number of semester credits required for graduation from School District 11 is forty-six (46). The subjects for which credits must be earned in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are outlined below.

Subject Areas	Semester Credits
English (3-4 and 5-6 required)	8
Social Studies US History Required (US History: Reconstruction to Present 3, 4) World History Recommended (World History: 1450 to Present 1, 2) United States Government Required (1 Semester, Grade 11 or 12)	6
Mathematics	6
Science	6
Physical Education	3
Health	1
Humanities English (Excluding 1-2, 3-4, 5-6) Social Studies (Excluding US History, World History and US Govt.) Music, Art and / or Foreign Language	2
Computer Education	1
Economics (Grade 11 or 12)	1
Practical Arts Business Education, Industrial Technology, Vocational Education, Family & Consumer Science	1
Total Required Subjects	35
Electives	11
Minimum total for graduation	46