But officials reviewed the projects yesterday and determined that the assignments could not count toward graduation.
Those courses generally count toward graduation even if the student decides to pursue another major.
To get credits toward graduation, students must get a B in each course.
While more common today, Oak Park was one of the first schools to offer credit toward graduation based on student performance in the orchestra.
But as the training went downhill toward graduation, the pace got harder.
Students earn one credit toward graduation when they complete their graduation project.
All along the way toward graduation, the kids work on self-esteem, and often the first glimmers of success with this are seen in the classroom.
School credit is given toward graduation for the work experience of 600 hours per calendar year.
Students electing skill training in any of the following courses will receive three credits per year toward graduation.
Students earn 2 credits toward graduation when completing the project.