Academics update 11/24/09
The educational program of Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School is designed to challenge students, but doing so in an environment that helps each child succeed. In order to earn a diploma from CORLHS, students must fulfill the graduation requirements established by the State of Illinois and those set by CORLHS as follows:
Recommended for
Departments Required Credits Notes on Classes College Preparation
Theology 4 credits Or .5 credit per sem. of attendance 4 credits
English 4 Must include English I, II, III, IV 4
Math 3 Must include algebra I and geometry 4
Science 2 Must include biology & chemistry or physics 4
Social Studies 3 Must include U. S. history & civics 4
Physical Education/Health 2.5 Must include PE I / II / life management 2.5
Fine Arts ^ 2 2
Technological Arts 1 Must include computer apps I 1
Foreign Language - 2
Electives 4.5 ** Must include PHS Preparation ~ 0.5+
Total 26 credits * 28+ credits
* With an eight period day, it is possible to graduate with 32 credits.
^ Students enrolled in the Agricultural Education program (earning at least two credits of ag classes during high school) are only required to earn 1 credit of fine arts.
~ Fulfills the consumer education requirement of the State of Illinois.
Additional Requirements and Notes
- Students must successfully complete the Illinois and United States Constitution tests.
- Students not enrolled in a college prep program are normally expected to take a physical education (or health) class during every semester of enrollment. Exceptions do apply within the State of Illinois School Code – see the Principal for details.
- English I & IV are writing intensive courses as defined by the graduation requirements of the State of Illinois
** If a student is at CORLHS for less than four years and therefore does not earn four credits of theology, the required number of electives will increase because 26 credits are still required for graduation.
Assumptions:
- CORLHS will focus on the basics, encouraging students to take a complete load of English, math, science and social studies classes.
- All students will have a theology class every day.
- CORLHS will have an 8 period day (approximately 45 minute periods), and students will have to take at least 7 academic classes (with the 8th class possibly being a study period).
- Fine arts will be stressed as students will be required to take at least two years of fine arts.
- The core classes will be offered at CORLHS, while other options for classes will be available, including dual credit with Kaskaskia College and internet/correspondence courses.
Suggested Typical Student Schedule for four years
Year Required / Recommended for College Prep Elective Options
Freshman Civics & Citizenship / Geography Computer Applications I / II
Biology HSM Music Combo
Math - usually Algebra, but could be Concepts of Art
PreAlgebra or Geometry Spanish I
English I Study Period
Theology - Biblical Overview Basic Ag Science
Physical Education / Life Management Driver’s Education (2nd semester if you’re 15)
Sophomore United States History Above options plus . . .
Chemistry Physical Education
Math - usually Geometry, but could be Spanish II
Algebra or Algebra II Web Design
English II
Theology - Paul’s Epistles & Christian Doctrine
Junior Modern US History / Economics Above options plus . . .
Physics Horticultural Science
Math - usually Algebra II, but could be Psychology *
Geometry or Intermediate Algebra Sociology *
English III Ag Business Management
Theology - Church History / Various Religions Spanish III/IV
Dual Enrollment with Kaskaskia College
Senior Post High School Preparation Above options plus . . .
Theology 12 Dual Enrollment with KaskaskiaCollege
English IV
Math - usually College Algebra * but could be
Algebra II
Anatomy&Physiology
Western Civilizations *
* Dual credit classes - students earn high school and college credit (through Kaskaskia College)