Graduation Requirements
Credits/Discipline
4.0 English
4.0 Mathematics
4.0 Science
3.0 Social Sciences
3.0 World Language
2.0 Fine Arts
2.0 Physical Education*
2.0 Career Education
24 Total
Benito Juarez Community Academy
Credits/Disciplne
4.0 English
3.0 Mathematics
3.0 Science
3.0 Social Sciences
2.0 World Language
2.0 Fine Arts
2.0 Physical Education*
2.0 Career Education
3.0 Electives
24 Total
CPS High School Graduation Requirements
Service Learning
Non-Credit Bearing Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 40 service learning hours. Students must complete one project or 20 hours by the end of sophomore year
in order to be promoted to junior status.
Public Law
Students must pass a test in which they demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions. This is often part of the U.S. History curriculum
Consumer Education
Students must complete a course that integrates Consumer Education into its curriculum. This content is covered in many courses.
* Health and Driver's Education are mandated components.
Effective at the start of the 2014-2015 school year, all high school students shall be scheduled in a physical education course each semester in every
grade level (9-12) except when an exception has been authorized.