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Graduation Requirements 4.0 English 3.0 Math 2.0 Sciences 2.0 History World History & US History/Constitution Test 1.0 Career Tech or 1.0 Fine Arts or 2.0 same Modern Language .50 Consumer Education .50 Health 3.50 Physical Education Remainder are Electives Graduation Requirements Total of 20 credits to Graduate

20 Credits for Graduation SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 English .50 1 English .50 2 Math .50 2 Math .50 3 PE .50 3 PE .50 4 Chemistry .50 4 Chemistry .50 5 Elective .50 5 Elective .50 2.50 TOTAL 5 CREDITS PER YEAR 5 (Credits per year) x 4 (Years at Morton West) = 20 Credits for Graduation

Benefits of Honors & AP AP Spanish AP Calculus AP English AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Spanish AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP European History AP Psychology AP Microeconomics AP French Language AP US History AP Government AP Biology AP World History Honors English

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Morton West Counseling Page Handbook for College Planning College Open Houses & Fairs College Presentations at West ACT/SAT – KAPLAN Job Listing Vocational Career Information Career Presentations at West

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State Universities in Illinois Admission requirements Recommended Courses GPA ACT/SAT Programs/Majors

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people to Know Guadalupe Granados – College/Career Coordinator 708-780-4100 ext. 3023 ggranados@jsmorton.org W206 Mary Beth Arenella - Morton West H.S. Parent Liaison 708-780-4100 Ext. 3067 marenella@jsmorton.org F100

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