Graduation Requirements

We Help You Meet Chicago Public Schools Graduation Requirements

Ombudsman Chicago helps you meet Chicago Public Schools graduation requirements. Our post-secondary counselors and lead staff will review your transcripts and create your Individual Student Success Plan to establish a clear path toward graduation – and beyond.

Find out more about the Career/Post-Secondary Support provided by Ombudsman Chicago.

2023-2024 High School Graduation Requirements

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Be Prepared for Life After High School

You’ll graduate from Ombudsman Chicago prepared for life after high school, whether you plan to work, go to college or technical school, or serve in the military. Your Senior Portfolio is an important part of this preparation.

You’ll take a survey about your career interests, learn about careers that interest you, and complete your resume, job applications and cover letters to employers. You’ll also explore college options, research schools, fill out an application for Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA), and apply for scholarships.

Completing the Senior Portfolio meets a CPS graduation requirement and helps you plan for the future, no matter what your goals.

Senior Seminar

Graduate Surveys (online)

• Ombudsman Chicago Survey
• CPS Senior Questionnaire (The CPS Questionnaire opens May 1st.)

Do you have the following?

1. State ID __ Yes __ No
2. Your birth certificate __ Yes __ No
3. A social security card __ Yes __ No