Illinois high school graduation requirements as of 2008-2009: 14 credits (new standards currently in effect):
· 4 years of language arts;
· 2 years of writing-intensive courses, one year of which must be offered as an English language arts course and may be counted toward meeting one year of the four-year English language arts requirement. The writing courses may be counted toward the fulfillment of other state graduation requirements, when applicable, if writing-intensive content is provided in a subject area other than English language arts;
· 3 years of mathematics, one of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must include geometry content;
· 2 years of science;
· 2 years of social studies, of which at least one year must be the history of the United States or a combination of the history of the United States and American government; and
· 1 year chosen from any of the following:
o art;
o music;
o foreign language, which shall include American Sign Language; and
o vocational education.
L'Abris Academy requirements: 30 credits
· 4 years of mathematics (1 year may be an alternative math such as Business Math or Accounting)
· 4 years of language arts
· 4 years of literature/writing
· 4 years of history and/or social studies
· 4 years of science
· 1 year of etymology
· 9 electives
Three types of transcripts will be issued: vocational, general, college prep. We also issue a certificate for students who have completed four years of special education. However, we encourage even our special ed students to strive for at least a vocational diploma.
Vocational: recommended for students who meet state minimum standards for graduation but are not able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; these students may be accepted into a trade/vocational program (thus the name!); we do not recommend college for these students.
General: for students with no more than 5 remedial credits; the student is able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; the student will likely be accepted into most college programs
College Prep: for students with no remedial credits; have all the math and science credits including trigonometry/pre-calculus; the student is able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; the student will likely do very well in any college program
The 21 core subjects required for graduation are listed below. These requirements apply to students wishing to receive a general or college prep transcript. For a general transcript, 16 of the core subjects must be taken, with no more than 1 remedial credit per subject area. For a college prep transcript, all 21 core subjects must be taken. The student must also choose at least 9 electives (4 must be Bible electives - 1 each year) from the elective list. The elective list is not comprehensive; if a student is interested in an elective not on the list, chances are we can locate that course from one of our many curriculum publishers.
· 4 years of language arts;
· 2 years of writing-intensive courses, one year of which must be offered as an English language arts course and may be counted toward meeting one year of the four-year English language arts requirement. The writing courses may be counted toward the fulfillment of other state graduation requirements, when applicable, if writing-intensive content is provided in a subject area other than English language arts;
· 3 years of mathematics, one of which must be Algebra 1 and one of which must include geometry content;
· 2 years of science;
· 2 years of social studies, of which at least one year must be the history of the United States or a combination of the history of the United States and American government; and
· 1 year chosen from any of the following:
o art;
o music;
o foreign language, which shall include American Sign Language; and
o vocational education.
L'Abris Academy requirements: 30 credits
· 4 years of mathematics (1 year may be an alternative math such as Business Math or Accounting)
· 4 years of language arts
· 4 years of literature/writing
· 4 years of history and/or social studies
· 4 years of science
· 1 year of etymology
· 9 electives
Three types of transcripts will be issued: vocational, general, college prep. We also issue a certificate for students who have completed four years of special education. However, we encourage even our special ed students to strive for at least a vocational diploma.
Vocational: recommended for students who meet state minimum standards for graduation but are not able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; these students may be accepted into a trade/vocational program (thus the name!); we do not recommend college for these students.
General: for students with no more than 5 remedial credits; the student is able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; the student will likely be accepted into most college programs
College Prep: for students with no remedial credits; have all the math and science credits including trigonometry/pre-calculus; the student is able to meet L'Abris regular graduation requirements; the student will likely do very well in any college program
The 21 core subjects required for graduation are listed below. These requirements apply to students wishing to receive a general or college prep transcript. For a general transcript, 16 of the core subjects must be taken, with no more than 1 remedial credit per subject area. For a college prep transcript, all 21 core subjects must be taken. The student must also choose at least 9 electives (4 must be Bible electives - 1 each year) from the elective list. The elective list is not comprehensive; if a student is interested in an elective not on the list, chances are we can locate that course from one of our many curriculum publishers.
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Core Subjects:
Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus English I English II English III English IV Biology Physical Science Chemistry Physics World Geography US History World History US Civics/Economics Etymology British Literature/American Literature General Literature/Biographies or Creative Writing Essentials of Communication/Composition Collectivism/Constitution |
Sample Electives (1 credit):
Business Math Accounting Intro to Psychology NT Survey OT Survey NT Church History Life of Christ Christian Growth/Missions Advanced Art Computer Repair Studies in Proverbs Astronomy/Meteorology Horticulture Home Economics Auto Mechanics Home Repair Language Studies Beginning Woodwork Intro to Nursing Residential Wiring Financial Record Keeping Carpentry Agriculture Logic Sample Electives (1/2 credit courses): Geology Music Critical Thinking Health Life Science Anthropology Astronomy Speech Nutrition Car Care |
