Graduation Requirements

The left of the chart represents high school graduation requirements for every Chicago Public School. The right reflects the recommendations of the Walter Payton College Prep Curriculum.

Graduation Requirements	Recommended College Prep
4.0 English	4.0 English
3.0 Mathematics	4.0 Mathematics
3.0 Science	4.0 Science
2.0 World Language	4.0 World Language
3.0 Social Science	3.0 Social Science
2.0 Fine Arts	2.0 Fine Arts
2.0 Physical Education	2.0 Physical Education
2.0 College-Career Pathways	0.0 College-Career Pathways
3.0 Electives	5.0 Electives
Student Advisory	Student Advisory
40 hrs Community Service	40 hrs Community Service
24 Credits	28 Credits

1. All courses offered are college preparatory courses.
2. All courses are offered at the honors or advanced placement level.
3. A program of courses is developed at a conference with the students, his/her parents or guardians, and an advisor.
4. Each student must pass an examination on the Declaration of Independence, the flag of the United States, the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois.
5. Students must complete 40 hours of Service Learning activities prior to graduation.