Graduation Requirements

CPS high school graduation requirements were developed to prepare students for success after high school. Students have flexibility in choosing courses to meet the requirements.

 

High school students must successfully complete a minimum number of credits before they can be promoted to the next grade level and graduate.

Under the CPS High School Promotion Policy, students must pass a series of challenging courses in the core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as courses in other subjects that are aligned with educational standards. This promotion policy requires that students demonstrate genuine academic achievement and a commitment to learning in order to make progress toward earning their high school diplomas.

 

Ninth grade promotion: To be promoted from ninth to 10th grade, students must pass at least three of their core subject courses during both semesters and must have successfully completed a minimum of 5 units of credit.

 

10th grade promotion: To be promoted from 10th to 11th grade, students must pass at least three of their core subject courses during both semesters and must have successfully completed a minimum of 11 units of credit. All 10th grade students must have completed at least one service learning project in order to be promoted to the 11th grade.

 

11th grade promotion: To be promoted from 11th to 12th grade, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 17 units of credit and must participate in the state-mandated college and career ready determination exam.

 

Graduation (from 12th grade): To graduate from 12th grade, students must complete all graduation requirements.

 

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