Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 222 semester hours are required for graduation from WHS or WNHS. Five semester hours of credit are earned upon completion of a subject which meets daily for one semester; classes not meeting daily are assigned fewer credits. It is expected that students will take a minimum of 27.5 credit hours per semester.  Additionally, students must earn WHS or WNHS credit in order to earn a Community Unit School District 200 diploma.

The faculty and administration believe strongly in the concept of basic education. Therefore, all students should extend their skills, understanding, and knowledge in selected areas called “required courses.” It is our philosophy that study in these areas is necessary in developing well-rounded young adults ready to continue with their future plans. All required courses per grade level as well as courses required for graduation must be taken through WHS, WNHS, or a preapproved alternate program. Of the 222 semester hours required for graduation, credit hours must come from the areas listed in the graduation requirement chart below. Please understand that it is possible, in fact desirable, to achieve well beyond the minimum number of required credits.

Please see the Curriculum Guide for more details.     D200 High School Curriculum Guide