Students graduating from Alton High School must successfully complete a minimum of 24 units. The following is a list of subjects which are required for a student to graduate:
English or Language Arts ……………………………………………………………………………………………...…...4 Units (English I, II, III or Applied Communication I and English elective) Social Studies ……………………………………………………………………………………………….................……………….3 Units (American History, World History, American Government) Mathematics ………………………………………………………………………………………..................………………………...3 Units Science ……………………...……………………………………………………………………..........................…………………………3 Units Personal Finance …………………………………………………………………………............………………………………...½ Unit Physical Education …………………………………………………………………………………........………………...……...1 Unit Practical Arts ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................……...………1 Unit Fine Arts …………………………………………………………………………………......................………………………...………...1 Unit Health …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........................……………..½ Unit *Electives …………………………………………………………………………………………………......................………………...7 Units Total of 24 Units *In addition, students must successfully pass the United States and Missouri Constitution test.
Participation in Graduation Exercises The Board of Education believes the completion of graduation requirements is an achievement to be publicly celebrated. Participation in graduation exercises is a privilege, not a right. Students who have successfully completed graduation requirements will be allowed to participate: 1. Students must earn the minimum of 24 credits. 2. Students must have fulfilled all requirements for discipline code violations. 3. Students must be in compliance with the attendance policy. (Adopted 6/09/2016) 4. Students must meet monetary obligations. 5. Students must attend eight semesters as a full-time student/ or have been approved for early graduation. * Full-time student is identified as being enrolled in a minimum of 3.0 credits per semester (6 periods).