GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Classroom Driver Education......... 1/4 credit
Computer Education................... 1/2 credit
Consumer Education................... 1/4 credit
Elective Courses............................. 7 credits
English.......................................... 4 credits
Mathematics.................................. 3 credits *beginning with graduation class of 2009*
Physical Education & Health......... 2 1/4 credits
Science ..........................................2 credits
Social Science................................. 2 credits

TOTAL FOR GRADUATION 20 1/4 credits
One credit of the electives must be earned in music, art, foreign language, or vocational education.

DAILY SCHEDULE
The school day has nine-45 minute periods. Students have five minutes of passing time between classes. Classes meet five periods per week unless otherwise indicated in the course description.

MINIMUM LOAD
Students must enroll in a minimum of four academic subjects, plus physical education. Health will be taken in lieu of PE one semester of the sophomore year. Music participation classes, Consumer Education and Driver Education classroom are taken in addition to this minimum load.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The availability of courses depends upon student demand. Normally a minimum of 15 students is required for a course to be taught; 12 students for an upper level sequential course. If there is insufficient demand, the course will not be taught that semester or year, but it will remain in the curriculum for future consideration.

Course offerings normally are consistent from year to year. There is the possibility, however, that courses may be added or dropped if students' needs call for such action.

Course offerings are subject to teacher availability and facilities in each building.

GRADING AND REPORTING
Student grades are reported on a nine-week basis and by semesters. Semesters are made up of two nine-week periods plus a final exam. Parents may receive notice from the school midway through the grading periods when students are having grade problems. The semester grade is determined by averaging the two nine-week grades and the final exam grade. The official transcript is based on the final grade for the course each semester. District 155 courses are rated on two levels used for determining grade point average and class rank: General and Honors. Pluses and minuses on grades do count toward determining semester grades. The following scale is simplified and does not include these variations:

HONORS (H) courses are those designed for students who show exceptional ability in an area. These courses are for students with higher than average learning ability. The students should meet individual department recommendations and should expect extra assignments.

Courses in this category are:

English - English 101-102 (H), English 211-212 (H), AP Language and Composition and
World Literature I-II (H)

Foreign Language - Level III & IV of a language

Math - Geometry (H), Advanced Algebra (H), Trigonometry (H), College Algebra (H), Pre-Calculus: Analytical Geometry, Advanced Placement Computer Science, Advanced Placement Statistics,
Calculus AB, and Calculus BC

Science - Biology (H), Chemistry (H), Physics (H), Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement
Chemistry, Advanced Placement Physics, and Geoscience (H)

Social Science - Economics (H), Ancient Civilizations (H),Change and Revolution (H), Nineteenth and Twentieth Century World (H), and AP US History (H) Modern World History (H)

Music- Advanced Placement Music Theory

GENERAL (G) courses are designed for either heterogeneous groups of students or students of average ability. The vast majority of courses in the curriculum fall into this area.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Community High School District 155 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Community High School District 's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Michael Mills, Associate Superintendent, at One South Virginia Road , Crystal Lake , IL 60014 whose phone number is 815-455-8500 ext. 30.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Most colleges have courses they require incoming students to have taken in high school. Unfortunately, not all schools have the same entrance requirements. Many colleges have entrance requirements that exceed Community High School District 155's graduation requirements.

When a student knows what college he/she would like to attend, he/she should carefully check that school's entrance requirements. The following high school courses would meet the requirements of most colleges:

. English 4 years
. Math 3 years
. Science 3 years
. Social Science 3 years
. Foreign Language/Fine Arts 2 years

Many colleges require less or will allow substitutions with vocational courses. Most universities require that these courses come from our regular or honors track.

The whole topic of entrance requirements can be confusing. Please feel free to call the guidance department at your school to help with clarification.