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 |
Units |
| Mathematics |
3.00 |
| Science |
2.00 |
| Social Studies* |
2.50 |
| English** |
4.00 |
| Physical Education** |
3.50 |
| Vocational Education*** |
0.50 |
| Health |
0.50 |
| Drivers Education |
0.50 |
| Consumer Economics**** |
0.50 |
| Basic Requirements Subtotal |
16.00 |
| Electives |
6.00 |
| Total |
23.00 |
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.
* The Social Studies requirement includes 1 unit of either Honors World History or World Geography, 1 unit of U.S. History or American Studies, and 1 semester of U.S. Government.
** To meet the Physical Education requirement and English requirement, a student must be registered in Physical Education and English for each semester of attendance.
*** The Vocational Education requirement may be met by passing any one-half unit course in any of the following departments: Business, Family and Consumer Science, or Applied Technology. Computer Science, Graphic Design, and Technology Center of DuPage classes also meet this requirement.
**** The Consumer Economics requirement by taking either of the Consumer Economics classes, AP Micoeconomics or passing the Illinois Consumer Education Proficiency Exam given twice during the year. See the Guidance Office for details.