Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Academic Areas | District 211 Graduation Requirements | Community College Career Programs, Vocational Schools | 4-Year Colleges and Universities, Community College Transfer Programs* | Highly Selective Colleges and Universities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH | 4 Years | 4 Years | 4 Years: Emphasis on written and oral communication and literature | 4 Years |
| MATHEMATICS | 3 Years including a 300-level course | 2 Years | 3 Years: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry | 4 Years Recommended through Calculus |
SCIENCE | 2 Years | 2 Years | 3 Years: Recommended core areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics | 4 Years: Recommended core areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| SOCIAL STUDIES | 2 Years: U.S. History and Social Science Survey or equivalent | 2 Years | 3 Years: Emphasis on history and government (requirement varies) | 3 to 4 Years |
| WORLD LANGUAGE | 1 Year or Vocational Education/Fine Arts | None Required | 2 Years ** | 2 to 4 Years |
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | 1 Year or World Language | None Required | 2 Years: ** May include courses in: Applied Technology, Art, Business Education, Life and Family Studies, or Music | 1 Year recommended |
* Additional District 211 requirements include: health, consumer education, driver education, and 4 years of physical education.
** World language preparation may be recommended or required by colleges or universities. State-supported universities in Illinois may accept vocational education or fine arts courses in lieu of foreign language. Check with a counselor for details.