Each student must successfully complete the following course requirements in order to graduate from Hinsdale Township High School District 86. To graduate, a student must earn a minimum of 24.0 credits and successfully meet the listed requirements. In order to earn a diploma in the state of Illinois, students must also comply with all state-mandated requirements for standardized testing and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during senior year.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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CREDIT
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English
State law mandates that all students earn two credits in courses designated as “intensive writing” courses. English 1 and 2 fulfill this requirement as do Foundations English and Multilingual English 1, 2, and 3.
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4.0
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Mathematics
One of the three credits of Mathematics must be an Algebra course and one must include Geometry content. Credits must be earned over three school years.
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3.0
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Science
Two years of laboratory science are required.
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2.0
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Social Studies
World Cultures or World History Honors 1.0
U.S. History or AP U.S. History 1.0
Civics or AP Government .5
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2.5
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Elective Arts
A student can select from one of seven Elective Arts areas, including all courses in Art, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, World Languages, Music, Technology Education, or TCD. A student may only declare 1.0 credit per department/discipline to count towards this specific graduation requirement.
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2.0
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Consumer Education
Any one of the following courses fulfills the Consumer Education graduation requirement:
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- Economics
- Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences
- Foundations Consumer Education
- Introduction to Business
- Consumer Economics
- Community-Based Instruction
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0.5
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Physical Education/Health
Health is a required course taken during sophomore year, typically in tandem with one semester of Physical Education. Students have the option of enrolling in an additional semester of Physical Education during their sophomore year for an additional 0.5 credits. All students must complete state-mandated CPR and AED training through their physical education class.
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4.0
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