| In February 1995, when Argie Johnson was superintendent, the Board of Education voted to phase in stiffer graduation requirements. In August 1998, the board hand-picked by Mayor Daley moved up the timetable |
and added requirements. Students are now required to take four years of English, two of a world language and three each of math, science and social studies. |
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*Advanced math combines three courses: College algebra, analytic geometry Source: Chicago Public Schools |
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Rigorous courses get more students
