*As of the 2011-2012 school year*

Class of 2015 & beyond- 34 credits are required for graduation.

32 credits are required for graduation from PCHS.

 

The following credits of work are required:

English 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits (Including 1 class with Geometry content)

Social Studies 3 credits
(One credit in U.S. History, Pass Illinois Constitution exam, Pass U.S. Constitution exam, one semester of U.S. Government)

Science 3 credits

Consumer Education ½ credit

Fine Arts 2 credits

Physical Education & Health 2 credits

Driver Education Pass the classroom portion

Vocational Education 1 credit

One credit must be earned in one of the following areas:  Agriculture, Industrial Tech, Consumer Science, Foreign Language, Business Education, or Health Occupations.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Students will be allowed to earn up to three credits toward graduation requirements from outside sources.  Students must obtain pre-approval from the principal and work with the counselor to make appropriate arrangements.  If you have any questions, “ASK FIRST”.  Credit is given for classes taken off campus if used to make-up for courses failed.  This will not count toward GPA.  Make-up classes taken during the summer will not count in GPA.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY RECOMMENDATIONS AND COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The recommendations listed below are general in nature and will prepare the students to pursue academic work at the college level.

Completion of these recommended subjects, however, does not guarantee admission.  Colleges usually base their decisions on  test scores, accumulative grade point averages, class rank, specific courses, type and quality of high school, and recommendations.  Those students interested in college should make early contact with their guidance counselor and periodically discuss their intentions.

High School courses recommended for college-bound students:

4-5 credits – English

3-4 credits – Math

3-4 credits – Foreign Language, Art, Music or Vocational

3-4 credits – Social Studies

3-4 credits – Science

.5 credits – Consumer Education

The trend seems to be for colleges and universities to adopt tougher admission requirements.  Several colleges and universities have adopted specific high school subject patterns that must be met in order to gain full admission status.  Students are advised to check with their counselor about the requirements for the school of their choice.

COURSE SELECTION

Selection of one’s courses is a very important decision.  Hopefully, students will choose courses that are going to challenge them academically as well as prepare them for the future.  Counselors are available to help you plan your high school career and beyond.