Early Graduation at Civic Memorial High School
Eight semesters of study are recommended for completion of graduation requirements at Civic Memorial High School; however, students who will have successfully completed graduation requirements after seven (7) semesters may petition to graduate. Applications must be submitted by the student to the building principal by 3:00 pm on the last Friday in October during their senior year. Once the application has been received, the principal will schedule a meeting with the student and parent/guardian. In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must have met all the graduation requirements. Four years of English are required for graduation; however, students can obtain a ½ credit of English by taking an English elective that contains a research component. Classes that contain a research component include Journalism and Public Speaking. Public Speaking or Journalism must be taken in a traditional classroom setting, non-online platform. Students will be permitted to walk with the appropriate graduating class at the end of the second semester.
Students choosing to graduate early will not qualify for the Silver Medallion, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude designations.
College Requirements
Students must meet the following admissions requirements for most state colleges/universities. Community college admission standards are not as rigorous; however, to avoid remediation at the college level, the following course pattern is still recommended.
4 years English
3 years Math (4 strongly suggested)
3 years Social Science
3 years Lab Science
*2 years Foreign Language/Art/Music/Career and Technical
*Most colleges and universities will accept any combination of Foreign Language, Art, Music or Vocational Education. Some colleges require Foreign Language-U of I is an example. See page 33 of the handbook for other examples.
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Eight semesters of study are recommended for completion of graduation requirements at Civic Memorial High School; however, students who will have successfully completed graduation requirements after seven (7) semesters may petition to graduate. Applications must be submitted by the student to the building principal by 3:00 pm on the last Friday in October during their senior year. Once the application has been received, the principal will schedule a meeting with the student and parent/guardian. In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must have met all the graduation requirements. Four years of English are required for graduation; however, students can obtain a ½ credit of English by taking an English elective that contains a research component. Classes that contain a research component include Journalism and Public Speaking. Public Speaking or Journalism must be taken in a traditional classroom setting, non-online platform. Students will be permitted to walk with the appropriate graduating class at the end of the second semester.
Students choosing to graduate early will not qualify for the Silver Medallion, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude designations.
College Requirements
Students must meet the following admissions requirements for most state colleges/universities. Community college admission standards are not as rigorous; however, to avoid remediation at the college level, the following course pattern is still recommended.
4 years English
3 years Math (4 strongly suggested)
3 years Social Science
3 years Lab Science
*2 years Foreign Language/Art/Music/Career and Technical
*Most colleges and universities will accept any combination of Foreign Language, Art, Music or Vocational Education. Some colleges require Foreign Language-U of I is an example. See page 33 of the handbook for other examples.
Click Here for Early Graduation Application
