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Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Standards
A diploma from Innovations High School requires students to complete the following:
- Language Arts = 4 (must include the IHS Senior Portfolio course)
- Social Studies = 3 (must include 1 credit in US History and one semester of Consumer Ed/Economics)
- Science = 2 (must include Biology or a course integrating Biology)
- Math = 3 (must include one credit in Algebra and one credit including Geometry content)
- Art, Vocational Ed or Foreign Language = 1
- Health/P.E = 1
- Electives = 4
- Total = 18
- Complete 18 credits divided in the above areas
- Pass the Illinois and United States Constitution Test and a United States History course
- 40 hours in Community Service
- Minimum 10th grade reading level and month to month gains in reading measured by the STAR assessment
- Satisfactory completion of Senior Portfolio
- Have a minimum of 1 semester (90 days) residency requirement
- Take the S.A.T. exam
- FAFSA and Naviance completion
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Senior Portfolio Requirements
Students will be enrolled in the Senior Portfolio class during the semester of their projected graduation. The Senior Portfolio is required for both January and June graduates. Students must complete and successfully present an approved portfolio to be considered candidates for graduation from Innovations.
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Next Steps Plan Requirement
Students must complete all Naviance requirements in order to be eligible for graduation. All seniors must thoughtfully research and plan their next step for college or career. Naviance requirements include the following: submitting proof of college applications, trade school applications, military ASVAB testing proof, acceptance letters, proof of FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, employment training program acceptance letters and gap year program acceptance letters.
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Applying for Graduation
Students must complete all courses and requirements in order to participate in graduation activities, including the commencement ceremony, and receive a diploma from Innovations High School.