The Eagle is courageous, and ruler of the sky. The Lion is king on the earth, protector of the pride But the beast that is most fearless, most powerful and true, is the Griffin of Lincoln-Way East, whose blood runs black and blue! Fight On! Lincoln-Way! Our honor we defend! Fight on! Lincoln-Way! Our allegiance never ends! Rah! Rah! As the team runs out before you, everyone stand up and hail. Victory to the mighty Griffins! The pride of Lincoln-Way!!

Graduation Requirements

As a prerequisite to receiving a Lincoln-Way Community High School diploma, students must successfully complete the graduation requirements listed below Please note the graduation year of the student in determining graduation requirements.
  Students who will graduate in the Class of
REQUIRED CREDITS 2007 2008 2009 2010
English1 (Literature & Composition) 3 3 3 4
Mathematics2-3 2 2 3 3
Physical Education/Health Science4 4 4 4 4
Science 2 2 2 2
U. S. History/Western Civilization5 2 2 2 2
American Civics6 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Consumer Education7 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2
Reading8   1 1 1
Fine Arts9-10 1 1 1 1
Career and Technical Education11-12 1 1 1 1
         
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 16 17 18 19
MINIMUM ELECTIVE CREDITS 6 5 4 3
         
TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION13-15 22 22 22 22

NOTE: READ THE FOOTNOTES BELOW VERY CAREFULLY. PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THE PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.

  1. An appropriate level of English Literature & Composition I, II, and III must be successfully completed. Beginning with the class of 2010, English Literature & Composition IV must also be successfully completed.
  2. One credit related to computer technology may be used to satisfy one of the required mathematics requirements.
  3. Students must successfully complete math courses through Geometry beginning with the class of 2008.
  4. Satisfies the State of Illinois mandates as to Physical Education, Health Education, and Driver Education & Safety. Health Education is incorporated in Physical Education at the 9th grade. Driver Education & Safety with thirty clock hours of classroom, four hours of range, and four hours of BTW is incorporated in Physical Education at the 10th grade. Physical Education is required of all students unless exempt for medical reasons or the provisions of P.A. 84-126 (S.B. 730).
  5. Satisfies the State of Illinois mandates regarding United States History.
  6. Satisfies the State of Illinois mandates regarding the United States and Illinois Constitutions, citizenships, and conservation education.
  7. The Consumer Education state mandate is waived for students who pass the Illinois State Board of Education Consumer Education Proficiency Examination. However, credit is not awarded by passing the proficiency examination.
  8. Beginning with the Class of 2008 students must take a reading course during the freshman year or entry-level year.
  9. Students who earn 19 or more credits in the core academic areas (English, world languages, math, science, and social sciences) are required to earn 1/2 credit in fine arts; or,
  10. Students who meet state university academic admissions standards (15 or more credits in a prescribed core academic program) and 4-1/2 or more credits in career and technical education are required to earn 1/2 credit in fine arts.
  11. Students who earn 19 or more credits in the core academic areas (English, foreign language, math, science, and social sciences) are required to earn only 1/2 credit in career and technical education; or
  12. Students who meet state university academic admissions standards (15 or more credits in a prescribed core academic program) and 4-1/2 or more credits in fine arts are required to earn 1/2 credit in career and technical education.
  13. These graduation requirements DO NOT apply to students who entered the 9th grade in 1995-96 and prior school years, or to students whose program of study is determined by an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students who entered before the Class of 2007, contact the PPS department for graduation requirements.
  14. These are general graduation requirements. For specific departmental requirements, please refer to course descriptions listed in this handbook. Department requirements should be closely followed, exceptions may be made on an individual basis only if a hardship exists.
  15. PSAE must be taken in order to receive a Lincoln-Way High School diploma and to participate in graduation ceremonies.

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