TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regulation 3315-R
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
| 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 |
Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band |
| Technology 1 unit |
Computer, Industrial, Vocational, or Business Technology, or Family and Consumer Sciences, or Computer Science |
2 units: 1 unit as listed under Standard Diploma plus 1 additional unit of Technology, Humanities or Fine Arts |
| World Language | 2 units strongly encouraged | 2 units of the same foreign language required |
| Visual and Performing Arts 2 units |
1 unit visual arts * 1 unit music* |
1 unit visual arts* 1 unit music* |
| Electives** | 6 units | |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION |
23 UNITS | 23 UNITS |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION |
Student must complete end of instruction tests for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I, and Biology I as required by the Oklahoma State Testing Program Act, State Law 2003 | |
*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. TULSA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
4 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 |
1 unit required for Standard Diploma |
|
| Technology | 1 unit required for Standard Diploma |
1 unit required for Standard Diploma |
|
| World Language | 2 units in the same language | 2 units in the same language | |
| Visual and Performing Arts |
2 units required for Standard Diploma - 1 unit visual arts * 1 unit music* |
2 units required for Standard Diploma - 1 unit visual arts * 1 unit music* |
|
| Electives** | 3 1/2 units | 4 units | |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION |
23 UNITS | 23 UNITS | |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION |
Student must complete end of instruction tests for competencies in English II, U.S. History, Algebra I, and Biology I as required by the Oklahoma State Testing Program Act, State Law 2003 | ||
Issued: November 1982
Revised: May 2006
