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Graduation Requirements

MHS Requirements - Required to complete 22 credits of coursework.
English 4.0 credits
Math 3.0 credits
Science 2.0 credits
Social Science 2.0 credits
American Government 0.5 credit
Resource Management * 0.5 credit
Health 0.5 credit
Computer Concepts 0.5 credit
Voc., Fine, or Practical Arts 1.5 credits
Physical Education 1.5 credits (6 semesters)
Electives 6.0 credits
 
*A student may meet this requirement by successfully passing the IL State Consumer Education Proficiency Test. Non-graduating seniors will not be permitted to participate in the class trip, baccalaureate ceremony, or graduation exercise.
 
MHS Early Graduation: It is advisable for the majority of students to complete a normal four-year high school sequence. Certain students may be able to complete graduation requirements in less than four years and profit from an early graduation. Approval by the Board of Education may be granted to graduate early if students can show good cause for such a request.
 
The following procedures have been established to request early graduation.
1. All requests will be considered on an individual basis. Decisions will be made on what is best for the student and the school district.
2. Written requests will be made to the principal no later than the first Monday in December.
3. All requests for early graduation will be considered at the December board meeting.
4. Students requesting early graduation are asked to attend the December board meeting with their parents to answer questions and discuss the reasons for the request.
5. Requests made after the December deadline will be denied.
6. A student's total record will be taken into consideration. This includes grades, attendance, disciplinary problems, etc.
7. Graduation only for the purpose of seeking employment will not be considered unless extenuating circumstances exist.
 
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Candidates for valedictorian and salutatorian must have carried a minimum of four academic credits per year. Selection is based on cumulative grade point average after 8 semesters and consideration of courses taken.