Required subjects are usually earned in the following years:

Students must earn a minimum of twenty-three and one-half units in order to graduate from Bloomington High School.  Four units must be earned in language arts (one unit in each grade); three units in science, one of which must be a biological science and one must be a physical science; three units in mathematics, one of which may be related to computer technology; three units in social studies (one unit in World History, one unit in American History, and one-half unit  in American Government, and one-half unit in an elective course); four units in physical education (one unit in each grade); and one unit in music, art, foreign language, or vocational education.  The student must also satisfy consumer education and other State of Illinois requirements.  All juniors must take the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE).  This test is a combination of ACT, Workkeys, and state developed tests.  PSAE scores are recorded on students’ transcripts that will be reviewed by colleges and employers.

Under limited circumstances, students may receive advance permission to include courses taken at other institutions.  These procedures are listed in the Student/Parent Handbook.  Students should not assume these courses would be available in their planning.

Note: The consumer education requirement may be met by passing a state proficiency test.  Alternatively, the student may pass a half-unit course in addition to the requirements in social science and the fine and practical arts.  The approved courses for this purpose are Consumer Economics, Economics, first semester of Intro to Business, WECEP, or Employment Prep/Internship. This course would count towards the twenty-three and a half units required for graduation.