High School Counselor Staff

500 N. Main P.O. 469| Argenta, IL 62501 | Tel: (217) 795-4821, 4822, 4808| Fax (217) 795-4550 Athletic Fax 795-2312

High School Counselor Mrs. Young
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Graduation Requirements
Students at Argenta-Oreana High School must earn 25.5 credits for graduation for the Class of 2007, and 25 credits for graduation for the Class of 2008 and beyond. These credits must be earned in the following areas: 4 credits of English 3 credits of math 5 credit of health 2 credits of science (one physical, one biological) 5 credit of government 1 credit of American history 1 additional credit of social studies 5 credit of consumer education 1 credit of art, music, foreign language, or vocational education Physical education must be taken every year (unless exempt for off campus programs) 5 credit of career orientation Pass US and Illinois constitution tests Students take 7 courses per year.
Schedule Change Policy
It is important that students make wise, informed choices concerning their course selection. Parents, teachers, and counselor should the consulted during this selection process. The choices students make have a major impact on their future career decisions. Your final selection for fall courses will be made in the spring. NOTE: There will be no class changes without permission of the principal and/or counselor. Examples of approved changes include: Enrollment in a course for which credit was already earned. Inappropriate placement in a course level (freshmen and transfers). Needing to add a class previously failed which is required for graduation. Enrollment in a course for which the prerequisite was not met. Health conditions with supporting documentation from a physician. THE COUNSELOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CHANGE A STUDENT’S SCHEDULE AND PLACE HIM/HER IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE SAME CLASS TO BALANCE CLASS SIZES.
Graduation Requirements by Grade Level
Class of 2007 Freshman year: English Math Geography Health / Careers PE Physical Science or General Science Two electives Sophomore year: English Math Government / US History to 1877 Driver’s Ed / PE Biology or Comprehensive Biology Three electives Junior year: English Math American History 1877 – Present PE Consumer Education 3.5 electives Senior year: English PE 6 electives	Class of 2008 Freshman year: English Math Health/Careers Geography PE Physical Science or General Science Two electives Sophomore year: English Math Driver’s Ed / PE Biology or Comprehensive Biology Three electives Junior year: English Math American History PE Consumer Education 2.5 electives Senior year: English PE 5 electives	Class of 2009 and after Freshman year: English Math Geography PE Physical Science or General Science Two electives Sophomore year: English Math Health/Careers Driver’s Ed / PE Biology or Comprehensive Biology Two electives Junior year: English Math American History PE Consumer Education / Government 2 electives Senior year: English PE 5 electives The following coursework is recommended for students who plan to attend college: 4 years of English 4 years of math (especially Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) 3 years of science (2 of which should be lab sciences) 3 years of social science 2 years of foreign language