So you're ready to graduate, now what? For some of you that answer is easy, you may have known for years what you want to do with your life, but for others that question can be overwhelming. Life After College is a useful article that may help you figure out what is best for you be it college, the military or joining the workforce upon graduation.

Graduation Requirements

General Requirements for High School Graduation

  • Science (2 credits 9-12)
  • English (4 credits 9-12, min. 1/2 credit in senior year, Acting, English Literacy, or Speech may count.)
  • Mathematics (2 credits 9-12)
  • Physical Education (1-1/2 credits 9-12, Health excluded) (Students must be enrolled in 1/2 credit per year for 3 of 4 years)
  • Health (1/2 credit grade 9)
  • Fine Arts (1 credit 9-12) (includes art, music, speech and drama courses)
  • Social Studies (3-1/2 credits 9-12, minutes 1/2 credit in senior year)

Total Credits
A student who is in good academic standing must successfully complete minimum credits of work at each grade level:

  • 9th grade, 4 credits
  • 10th grade, 9 credits
  • 11th grade, 15 credits
    • A minimum of 22 total credits must be attained for graduation.

    Requirements for Students Eligible for Early Graduation
    Students in the accelerated program, who complete successfully in Grade 9 any two of the following subjects: Advanced English Survey I (2222), Biology (2622), or Geometry (2431), have the opportunity to graduate at the end of the 11th grade if the student and parents so choose and if a student meets the requirements below. (Note: Students graduating at any time after Grade 11 must meet the 22-credit requirement.)

    1. Meeting all the senior high school requirements in mathematics, science, arts, English, physical education, social studies, and health. (Exception: Students advanced in English are required to complete 3 credits. See II above.)

    Granting Credit for Off-Campus Educational Experiences
    Credit will be granted for off-campus educational experiences. Prior approval for such credit must be obtained from the student's counselor after consultation with the student and parent. Off-campus credit is granted by the school and is evaluated on an individual basis. Any expense involved in off-campus educational experiences (except for Youth Options and Virtual High School) must be paid by the student. (See Guidance course section.)

    The High School Course Description Guide gives detailed requirements for prerequisites in every subject area. A student may not be denied the opportunity to enroll in a course on the basis of a mark in a prerequisite course unless that mark is a failure.

    Information from Racine Unified - Graduation Requirements


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    College Planning

    There are many things to consider when preparing for college and your counselor can help you. You will also find useful information at the library and online.

  • 2 year colleges VS 4 year colleges
  • Paying for college: Scholarships, financial aid, loans or self pay
  • Future job trends: Finding the right career/job market
  • Finding the right school for you: Large class size VS small
  • Careers and Colleges.com - Useful information
  • College Board - Also useful and has info on variosu tests
  • College View
  • UW-System - Offers information on all UW colleges
  • Wisconsin Technical Colleges

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    College Testing

    Once you've narrowed down your selection you'll need to take the appropriate test for you school. For most of you this will be the ACT, but some may need to take the SAT or possibly both depending on which school(s) you've selected. AP exams and CLEP exams offer you the chance to earn credit for high school courses so look into them.

  • ACT
  • SAT
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • AP Exams
  • CLEP



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    CoreCourseGPA

    If your child has aspirations of competing athletically as a freshman at an NCAA Division I or Division II school, they must meet NCAA Initial-Eligibility minimum standards, including minimum core course GPA and SAT/ACT test score requirements.
    To assist in this process, we are pleased to inform you that Washington Park High School has registered with CoreCourseGPA.com, a web-based software program, that allows you to easily track your son or daughter’s progress towards meeting these NCAA requirements, beginning as soon as the first semester of their freshman year of high school.

    CoreCourseGPA.com incorporates the NCAA recognized core courses for Washington Park High School, and allows you to calculate BOTH Division I and Division II core course GPA. CoreCourseGPA,com also automatically factors weighted grades into it’s calculations (when applicable) and tracks course requirements for BOTH Division I and Division II. Your son or daughter’s core course information is saved for the duration of their high school career.

    Washington Park High School parents/students may activate an annual student membership using the directions below. We believe CoreCourseGPA.com will be a very useful academic tool for you and your student-athlete.

    To activate your child’s CoreCourseGPA.com membership, Click HERE to download an information letter.


    Scholarship Bulletin 2009-2010

    Further information on the scholarships listed below may be found in the scholarship drawer in the Career Information Center - Upper Library. Don't forget to look around as there may be other scholarships available based on your skills, parents place of employment, ect.

    Date Filed Under Scholarship Name/Special Information Date Due
    9/15/09 Vietnam Veterans Richard T. Nuske Memorial Scholarship
    Four $1,500 scholarships for ALL High School Seniors    		 1/16/2010
    9/15/09 Elks Elks National Foundation Scholarships
    awarded to Wisconsin students ranging from $1,000-$15,000 based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. www.elks.org/enf/scholars    		 11/2/2009
    9/15/09 Shout Shout It Out Scholarship
    Five $1,000 scholarships are available.
    Apply online at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx    		 9/30/2009
    9/15/09 Wendy’s Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship available to student athletes who work hard and have become role models.
    Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
    Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com    		 10/1/2009
    9/24/09 Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Scholars Program
    Minimum GPA of 3.0
    www.coca-colascholars.org    		 10/31/2009
    9/24/09 Kohl Kohl Excellence Scholarship Program: 1,000 grants awarded to senior that exhibit excellence in leadership, citizenship, school and community, and academic achievement. http://www.kohleducation.org/. 11/12/2009
    9/24/09 Co-op National Commission for Cooperative Education
    Merit co-op scholarship.
    www.co-op.edu     		2/15/2010
    9/24/2009 Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee
    Scholarships are available for students who are attending UWM. http://www.Scholarships.uwm.edu    		 11/15/2009 2/01/2010

    Transcript Information

    Cost of transcript is $1.00
    Make checks payable to Racine Park High School

    Send transcript request to the following:

    Transcript Request
    Racine Washington Park High School
    1901 12th St.
    Racine, WI 53403

    Please include the following information:

    • Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Graduation Year
    • Complete Address
    • Address of school or employer to send official transcript
    • Unofficial transcripts are available for personal use. Please note if needed.
    *All Park High School fines and fees must be paid prior to issuing a transcript.
    For more information regarding your transcript please contact the main office at 262-619-4400


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