Graduation Requirements
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Graduation Requirements: 6111
Effective with the class of 2009, graduation from a Thornton Fractional Township High School will require that a student successfully complete twenty-one and a half (21.5) credits during at least eight semesters of full-time attendance. English................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Social Studies...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Science................................................................................................................. 2 credits
Math.................................................................................................................... 3 credits
P.E.................................................................................................................... 3.5 credits
Health............................................................................................................... 0.5 credit
Specific Electives................................................................................................ 1 credits
Minimum Electives........................................................................................... 4.5 credits
Total Required............................................................................................... 21.5 credits
Of the 21.5 minimum credits required for graduation, 17.5 credits must be in courses other than Physical Education and Driver Education. Students must enroll in P.E. each semester during the regular school year unless they are enrolled in Driver Education, Health or have received a valid P.E. waiver.
Effective with the incoming 9th grade class of the 2012-2013 school year, graduation from a Thornton Fractional Township High School will require that a student successfully complete 23 credits during at least eight semesters of full-time attendance.
English................................................................................................................. 4 credits
Social Studies...................................................................................................... 3 credits
Science................................................................................................................. 2 credits
Math.................................................................................................................... 3 credits
P.E.................................................................................................................... 3.5 credits
Health............................................................................................................... 0.5 credit
Electives.............................................................................................................. 7 credits
Total Required................................................................................................... 23 credits
Of the 23 minimum credits required for graduation, 19 credits must be in courses other than Physical Education and Driver Education. Students must enroll in P.E. each semester during the regular school year unless they are enrolled in Driver Education, Health or have received a valid P.E. waiver.
In addition to the above requirements, a student must:
§ Attend classes full time for eight semesters (4 years)
.§ Take the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) in order to receive a diploma (Effective 8/3/2004 in accordance with Public Act 93-857)
§ Pass the U.S. and Illinois Constitution exam
REVISED: November 22, 2011
Assessment Plan
District 215 Standardized Assessments.pdf
Staff Contact Information
Mike Fies
Director of Curriculum
Phone: 708-585-2388
mfies@tfd215.org
Cynthia Holsapple
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 708-585-2321
cholsapple@tfd215.org