High School Terminology

A number attached to courses a student passes. Credits directly relate to graduation requirements in high school.

Through this, students take college courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit.

A two or four year school where students can earn a degree or certificate of training for a specific occupation.

Graduates from this program are culturally and internationally aware, open-minded, and confident in another language

A number representing the average of a students' cumulative (total) grades over a period of time.

Classes that prepare students for college. Students can earn college credits if they pass their final AP course.

In these academies, students can participate in hands-on training experiences in their chosen industry.

Online platform where students can apply to high school

A college admissions test used to measure a high school student's academic readiness for college.

Area of academic study a student focuses on to earn their degree based on individual interest in preparation for a job

When a high school Freshman earns at least 5 full-year course credits and no more than one semester F in a core course.

School where students wear uniforms & operate in a structured environment taking part in leadership & character building

A GPA that includes all course grades a student has received over any given period of time.

These 11 schools provide a challenging college prep experience & a rigorous curriculum with mainly honors & AP courses.

A class not required for graduation, but can be taken based on students' personal interests and can still earn credits.

An activity a student participates in outside of regular academic hours (ex: club, theater, sport, job, internship).

The rate at which CPS students graduate from high school within 4 years.

Programs that encourage students’ creative & artistic expression, & develop their interest in art, music, dance, & drama

This program teaches leadership and character development and utilizes various components of the military model.

A set of criteria that is necessary to complete in order for a student to graduate (e.g., courses, credits, volunteer).