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Academics

Students can access the Academics page to find important forms needed throughout their high school career. Below are the graduation requirements for students at Sandburg High School.

AREAS OF STUDY

Required Credits

English

4.0

Mathematics

3.0

Science

2.0

American Government

.5

U.S. History

1.0

Social Studies

.5

Health

.5

Consumer Education

The Consumer Education requirement may be fulfilled by completing Consumer Economics, General Business, Economics, AP Micro-Economics and AP Macro-Economics

.5

ELECTIVES - Art, Foreign Language, Music, Business, Applied Tech or Family & Consumer Science

1.0

Physical Education

3.5          (7 semesters)

Constitution Exam

MUST PASS

A passing grade in American Government indicates successful completion of the Constitution requirement

MUST PASS

Writing Intensive Course

Two courses must be approved as "Writing Intensive Courses" - one must be an English course and one may be provided as part of approved course - this does not increase the number of required courses

2.0

Service Learning

The Service Learning requirement allows students the opportunity to enrich and extend their learning through recognition of the needs of their schools and communities

25 hours for Class of 2020 & Beyond

Note - English and Math courses are sequential and each is designed as a prerequisite for the next course in the sequence. Students failing a course in Math or English MUST REPEAT the course successfully before continuing in the sequence. Summer School is the best option to make up these types of deficiencies.

 

FAFSA Graduation Requirement 

Completion of the FAFSA is now a requirement for graduation in the State of Illinois. Federal Financial Aid forms are available for completion at www.fafsa.gov.  Parents and students are required to use their tax information from 2019 while completing the form. Those choosing not to complete it, will be required to complete the ISBE Waiver Form and submit it to Ms. McFarland (kmcfarland@d230.org).