High School Curriculum

Illinois Lutheran High School Graduation Requirements

  • 4 years of credit in English
  • 3 years of credit in Social Studies (The state of Illinois requires American History and American Government with Constitution test.)
  • 3 years of credit in Mathematics (The state of Illinois requires Algebra 1 and Geometry.)
  • 2 years of credit in Science
  • 1 year of credit in Physical Education
  • 1 year of credit in Fine Arts
  • 1 year of credit in Life Skills
  • 1 credit in Religion for every year enrolled at Illinois Lutheran
  • Additional elective credits to make a total of 24 credits

In addition, students must complete 5 hours of community service per semester in attendance at ILHS. In the case of transfer students, Illinois Lutheran reserves the right to modify selected requirements provided that the student still meets state requirements for graduation.

Electives

  • American Literature
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • AP United States History
  • British Literature
  • Career Readiness
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Rights
  • Composition and Speech
  • Computer Applications
  • Concert Choir
  • Current Events
  • Drama and Film
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Music
  • Novel
  • Personal Finance
  • Physics
  • Spanish
  • Statistics
  • Study Skills
  • World History
  • World Literature

Full course load is 7 credits per year. Most students will exceed the minimum of 24 credits.