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

2009 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.

Specific Requirements for Additional Programs
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