These high school requirements fulfill all those of the state of Illinois and the North Central Association. Senior applications for early graduation must be submitted to the student's counselor by December 1. Junior applications must be submitted to the student's counselor by February 15. Applications for early graduation are available in the Guidance Office. Awards and honors customarily available to seniors are reserved for graduates who have completed the full eight semesters.
Teachers use frequent and ongoing evaluation in determining grades.
Components of these grades will reflect numerous and varied age appropriate opportunities for students to succeed and demonstrate knowledge of subject matter. Progress reports are issued at the midpoint of each quarter per individual building level guidelines. Consideration will be given to the effects of the placement decision on the student's long-term progress in the educational program. The school principal shall use the expertise of other professional personnel, as appropriate, and shall include the parents in conferencing about the status of the student's achievement. The High Honor Roll and Honor Roll are named based on a grade point average computed at the end of each quarter and semester.