Academics

A student must earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate from West Aurora High School.

1. Under special circumstances, junior and senior students can obtain a “physical education waiver”. Students can obtain more information about the “physical educational waiver” by contacting their school counselor.

2. A student may meet the Consumer Economic requirement by participating in and passing a full year of a school-sponsored work co-op program. In these cases, students must substitute another social studies class for the Economics course since two years of social studies are required for graduation.

For students planning on attending a four year university after graduation, admissions requirements may vary. See individual university web pages for specifics. In general, students planning on attending a four year university after high school should plan on the following:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math (Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2)
• 3 years of science
• 3 years of social studies
• 2 years of the same foreign language
• 2 years of fine arts or 2 years of vocational course

The minimum of 22 units of credit include the following required courses:

To order or pay for a Senior's cap and gown, announcements, or any other Senior products,
please contact Herff Jones at (815)-756-4743 or visit their website below:

Herff jones

When is the ceremony? 

Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 11:00 am 

Where is the ceremony? 

Northern Illinois University Convocation Center 
1525 West Lincoln Highway (Route 38), DeKalb IL 

How many people can we invite? 

Each graduate will receive 10 tickets. They are distributed after rehearsal in May. 

How and when do we order caps and gowns? 

Orders will be taken at the Senior Meeting on Tuesday, October 8. If absent, please stop into the Student Activities Office. Orders can also be taken online at highschool.herffjones.com or by calling 815-756-4743. 

How much is cap and gown rental? 

The rental fee is $43.00 if ordered before November 15. After November 15, there is a $10 late fee, making the total rental fee $53.00. The last day to pay the rental fee is February 1. 

How do we pay for cap and gown rental? 

Payment can be made online at highschool.herffjones.com or by cash to Herff Jones on the days they are at West High to collect orders. 

What do you mean, “rental”? 

Caps and tassels are yours to keep but the gowns are returned immediately after the ceremony. **HINT – plan your photo opportunities ahead of time** 

When will we get all the details about the Commencement Ceremony? 

A mailing will be sent to parents in late March or early April. Seniors will be given the same information at a class meeting in early April. 

I still have questions. Who should I contact? 

A: For questions about the Commencement Ceremony, contact Patricia Cors in the Student Activities office at 630-301-6507 or patricia.cors@sd129.org. For questions about graduation requirements, credits and other academic issues, contact your child’s guidance counselor.