Uplift Community High School utilizes standard Chicago Public School graduation requirements. In order to graduate, students need to earn 24 credits by the end of their senior year (.5 credits=1 semester), consisting of:
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SCIENCE
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1 credit biology, 1 credit chemistry, 1 credit physics
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ENGLISH
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1 credit English I, 1 credit English II, 1 credit English III, 1 credit English IV
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MATHEMATICS
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1 credit algebra, 1 credit geometry, 1 credit advanced algebra/trigonometry
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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1 credit world studies, 1 credit US History, .5 credit civics, .5 credit any other social science
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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1 credit of Exploring Computer Science
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FINE ARTS
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2 credits of any fine arts (music, visual arts, drama, etc)
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WORLD LANGUAGE
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2 credits of any foreign language
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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1 credit PE 1/Health, 1 credit PE 2/Driver’s Education
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CAREER EDUCATION
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1 credit in any career education course
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ELECTIVES
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3 credits of any elective courses
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NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
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Must pass Health Education, Driver’s Education, & Public Law 195 exam. Must complete a course with consumer education integration and two in-class service learning projects. Must take the SAT.
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