Under normal circumstances, a student will be expected to spend four years in meeting graduation requirements. In order to graduate, a student will be required to earn the following units of credit during his secondary school experience in grades 9-12. The overall school program fulfills the requirements of the State of Illinois, the recommendations and requirements of the North Central Association and the Illinois State Board of Education.
District 204's graduation requirements should not be confused with nor considered as college admission requirements.
| Basic Requirements |
| Subject |
Credits |
| English |
4.0 |
| Mathematics |
3.0 |
| Science |
2.0 |
| World Geography/History |
1.0 |
| U.S. History |
1.0 |
| Government |
0.5 |
| Consumer Education |
0.5 |
| Physical Education |
3.5 |
| Health |
0.5 |
| Driver Education |
0.5 |
| Elective (Art, Music, Foreign Language, Vocational Education, etc.) |
1.0 |
| Basic Requirements Subtotal |
17.5 |
| Additional Electives |
5.5 |
| Total |
23.0 |
State and Federal Constitution Exam Requirements - Students must pass these exam requirements in social studies in order to graduate.
Community Service Graduation Endorsement - All students are encouraged to complete an approved practicum of community service. Those who complete 30 hours of community service will have that accomplishment noted on their official transcript. See counselors for verification forms, details, and ideas for service opportunities and to have service noted on the transcript.