Graduation Requirements
A high school diploma will be awarded to each senior who passes the minimum of 26 credits, which must include the following requirements:
English, 8 semesters
U.S. History, 2 semesters
Government/Geography, 1 semester
Mathematics, 6 semesters
Science, 4 semesters
Electives (including PE), 28 semesters
History Elective , 1 semester
Health, 1 semester
Consumer Economics, 1 semester
Community Service, 20 hours
A student may take only nine (9) Shiloh Junior/Senior High School classes in a semester. A total of no more than four (4.5) credits per semester (nine (9) credits per year) may be earned from Shiloh Junior/Senior High School. Early graduation shall be permitted. High school semester finals are required per teacher discretion, administration has the final approval. Semester grades are earned at 40% quarter and 20% final. Semester grades are posted to student transcripts.
Illinois Graduation Requirements
Certificate of High School Completion
A student with a disability who has an Individualized Education Program prescribing special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services beyond the student’s 4 years of high school, qualifies for a certificate of completion after the student has completed 4 years of high school. The student is encouraged to participate in the graduation ceremony of his or her high school graduation class.
Community Service
It is important for students to understand their roles in their community. Volunteerism is a trait that we wish to instill in our students that will later be our citizens. Twenty community service hours will be required to graduate. There is a form for logging these hours that will be easily acquired on the school website or in the office. The hours must be under adult supervision. The adult supervising may not be a family member. Students new to the district are only required 2.5 hours of community service for each semester they are enrolled at Shiloh.
This form can be used for logging hours. It is also available in the office.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The ranking for Valedictorian/Salutatorian will be based upon classes taken on campus and taught by Shiloh School District teachers. The student with the highest average grade will be considered Valedictorian. The student with the second highest average will be Salutatorian. The Valedictorian will be the student with the highest GPA after 8 semesters. The Salutatorian will be the student with the second highest GPA after 8 semesters.
To graduate from high school, unless otherwise exempted, each student is responsible for:
Completing all State mandated graduation requirements listed above.
Completing all District graduation requirements that are in addition to State graduation requirements.
Passing an examination on patriotism and principles of representative government, proper use of the flag, methods of voting, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Participating in the State assessment required for graduation.