TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regulation 3315-R
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2009
I CLASSIFICATION
To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have earned six units. To be classified as a junior, a student must have earned twelve units. To be classified as a senior, a student must have earned eighteen units.
II GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
| Required Class | Standard Diploma | Certificate of Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| English 4 units | English I: Grammar and Comp English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
English I: Grammar and Comp.
English II: World Literature
English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
| Social Studies 3 units | 9th grade:
U. S. Government, ½ unit Okla. History, ½ unit 10th grade: World History, 1 unit 11th grade: U.S. History, 1 unit |
4 units of Social Studies 3 required for Standard Diploma and one (1) additional approved social studies course |
| Science 3 units | A Physical Science, Biology, and one (1) additional science course with content and rigor above Biology I | 4 units of Science 3 required for Standard Diploma and one (1) additional science course with content and rigor above Biology I |
| Mathematics 3 units | Algebra I, Geometry, and one (1) additional mathematics course with content and rigor above Algebra I | 4 units of Mathematics 3 required for Standard Diploma and one (1) additional mathematics course with content and rigor above Algebra I |
| Physical Education 1 unit | Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health | Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health |
| Technology 1 unit | Computer, Industrial, Vocational, or Business Technology, or Family and Consumer Sciences, or Computer Science or 2 units of the same Foreign Language | 2 units: 1 unit as listed under Standard Diploma plus 1 additional unit of Technology, Humanities or Fine Arts |
| World Language 2 unit option |
2 units of the same language may substitute for 1 unit of Technology | 2 units of the same foreign language required |
| Visual and Performing Arts 2 units | 1 unit visual arts * 1 unit music*, or 2 units of visual arts*, or 2 units of music* | 1 unit visual arts* 1 unit music*, or 2 units of visual arts*, or 2 units of music* |
| Electives** | 5 or 6 units | |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | 23 UNITS | 23 UNITS |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION | Student must complete state-mandated end of instruction tests for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I, and Biology I. | |
*One (1) unit from among the following may be substituted for one (1) unit of visual arts or one (1) unit of music:
- Drama
- Theatre
- Dance (excluding Cheerleading and Dance Ensemble)
**Electives may be chosen by the student so long as the student complies with the regulations listed below:
A. Not more than three (3) units from any one of a combination of the following subjects will be counted toward the required units for graduation:
- Physical Education
- Newspaper or Yearbook (when taught as an approved class)
- Varsity Athletics
- Cheerleading, Drill Team, PomPon
B. Not more than five (5) units from any one or a combination of the following subjects will be counted toward the required units for graduation:
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
C. Not more than four (4) units from any one or a combination of the following Performing Arts will be counted toward the required elective units for graduation:
- Dance
- Speech
- TV Production
- Drama
- Debate
III. CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION REQUIREMENTS
A. Minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale B. Achieve satisfactory or advanced score on all state end-of-instruction exams.
IV. MCLAIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
All students will meet the English, Math, Science, and Social Studies requirements as listed for the Certificate of Distinction.
- Students will earn four (4) units of technology credit through participation in required technology labs.
| Subject | Oklahoma Scholars Program | OHLAP Required High School Courses for Admission to Oklahoma Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | English I: Grammar and Comp English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
English I: Grammar and Comp.
English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
|
| Social Studies | 3 1/2 units of Social Studies U.S. History, 1 unit U.S. Government, 1/2 unit Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit Geography, 1/2 unit World History, 1 unit |
3 units of Social Studies 3 required for Standard Diploma 1 of the 3 must be in citizenship (government, geography, multi-cultural studies) | |
| Science | 3 units of Science
Biology Chemistry Physics |
2 units of Science 3 required for Standard Diploma | |
| Mathematics | 3 units of Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II |
3 units of Mathematics 3 units required for Standard Diploma | |
| Physical Education | 1 unit required for Standard Diploma and Certificate of Distinction | ||
| Technology | not required | 2 units of technology or 2 units of the same foreign language | |
| World Language | 2 units in the same language | 2 units in the same language or 2 units of technology | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 units required for Standard Diploma | 1 unit of fine arts | |
| Electives** | 3 1/2 units | 2 additional units | |
| 2.5 minimum GPA | 2.5 GPA in specific classes and overall | ||
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | 23 UNITS | 17 UNITS | |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION | *Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) requirements are not the same as state and local graduation requirements. In order to graduate from an Oklahoma High School, students must earn 23 units and complete state-mandated end of instruction test for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I, and Biology I | ||
CLASS of 2010
I CLASSIFICATION
To be classified as a sophomore, a student must have earned six units. To be classified as a junior, a student must have earned twelve units. To be classified as a senior, a student must have earned eighteen units.
II GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
| Required Class | College Preparatory Work Ready Curriculum for Graduation | Core Curriculum for Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| English 4 units | English I: Grammar and Comp.
English II: World Literature
English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
English I: Grammar and Comp.
English II: World Literature
English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
| Social Studies 3 units | 9th grade:
U. S. Government, ½ unit Okla. History, ½ unit 10th grade: World History, 1 unit 11th grade: U.S. History, 1 unit |
9th grade: U. S. Government, ½ unit Okla. History, ½ unit 10th grade: World History, 1 unit 11th grade: U.S. History, 1 unit |
| Science 3 units | A Physical Science, Biology, and one (1) additional approved science course | 3 units of Science, 1 unit Biology and 2 additional approved science courses |
| Mathematics 3 units | Algebra I, Geometry, and one (1) additional approved mathematics course | 3 units of Mathematics, 1 unit Algebra I, and 2 additional approved mathematics courses |
| Physical Education 1 unit | Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health | 1 unit Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health |
| Computer Technology 2 units, or foreign language, 2 units of the same language | Computer technology courses include computer technology, programming, hardware, and business computer applications | No requirement for technology or foreign language |
| Visual and Performing Arts 2 units | 1 unit visual arts* 1 unit music*, or 2 units of visual arts*, or 2 units of music* | 1 unit visual arts* 1 unit music*, or 2 units of visual arts*, or 2 units of music* |
| Electives** | 5 units | 7 units |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | 23 UNITS | 23 UNITS |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION | In order to graduate from an Oklahoma school, students must earn 23 units and complete state mandated end of instruction tests for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I and Biology I | |
*One (1) unit from among the following may be substituted for one (1) unit of visual arts or one (1) unit of music:
- Drama
- Theatre
- Dance (excluding Cheerleading and Dance Ensemble)
**Electives may be chosen by the student so long as the student complies with the regulations listed below:
A. Not more than three (3) units from any one of a combination of the following subjects will be counted toward the required units for graduation:
- Physical Education
- Newspaper or Yearbook (when taught as an approved class)
- Varsity Athletics
- Cheerleading, Drill Team, PomPon
B. Not more than five (5) units from any one or a combination of the following subjects will be counted toward the required units for graduation:
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
C. Not more than four (4) units from any one or a combination of the following Performing Arts will be counted toward the required elective units for graduation:
- Dance
- Speech
- TV Production
- Drama
- Debate
III McLain High School for Science and Technology
A. All students will meet the requirements as listed for the College
Preparatory Work Ready Curriculum.
B. Students will earn four units of technology credit through participation in
required technology labs.
| Subject | Oklahoma Scholars Program | OHLAP: Required High School Courses for Admission to Oklahoma Colleges* |
|---|---|---|
| English | English I Grammar and Comp English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
English I: Grammar and Comp.
English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
| Social Studies | 3 1/2 units Social Studies U.S. History, 1 unit U.S. Government, 1/2 unit Oklahoma History, 1/2 unit Geography, 1/2 unit World History, 1 unit |
3 units of Social Studies 3 required for Standard Diploma 1 of the 3 must be in citizenship (government, geography, multi-cultural studies) |
| Science | 3 units of Science
Biology Chemistry Physics |
3 units of Science 3 required for Standard Diploma |
| Mathematics | 3 units of Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II |
3 units of Mathematics 3 required for Standard Diploma |
| Physical Education | 1 unit required for Standard Diploma | |
| Technology | Not required | 2 units of computer technology or 2 units of the same foreign language |
| World Language | 2 units in the same language | 2 units in the same language or 2 units of computer technology |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 units required for Standard Diploma | 1 unit of fine arts |
| Electives | 4 1/2 units | 1 additional unit |
| 2.5 minimum GPA | 2.5 GPA in specific classes and overall | |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | 23 UNITS | 17 UNITS |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION | *OHLAP requirements are not the same as state graduation requirements. In order to graduate from an Oklahoma high school, students must earn 23 units and complete state mandated end-of-instruction tests for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I, and Biology I. | |
Issued: November 1982 Revised: May 2008
