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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

 TPS Regulation 3315-R

All Tulsa Public Schools students must meet the district’s graduation requirements, which may be higher than the state’s graduation requirements, in order to earn a standard Oklahoma High School Diploma. Students may complete their coursework on the Preparatory/Work-Ready Curriculum or the state’s Core Curriculum graduation plans. Students graduating from the Core Curriculum plan must have a signed opt-out letter on file at the school.

 

College Preparatory/Work-Ready Curriculum

 for graduates of the

classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029

Core Curriculum

 for graduates of the

classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029

English

4 units
  • English I: Grammar & Comp. 
  • English II: World Literature 
  • English III: American Literature
  • English IV: British Literature
  • English I: Grammar & Comp. 
  • English II: World Literature 
  • English III: American Literature
  • English IV: British Literature

Social Studies

3 units
  • U.S. Government ½ unit 
  • Oklahoma History, ½ unit
  • U.S. History, 1 unit
  • 1 additional social studies unit
  • U.S. Government ½ unit 
  • Oklahoma History, ½ unit
  • U.S. History, 1 unit
  • 1 additional social studies unit

Science

3 units
  • Biology I
  • A physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
  • One additional unit above Biology
  • Biology I
  • A physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
  • One additional unit above Biology
 

Mathematics

3 units

  

3 units earned in high school 

  • Algebra I
  • 2 additional approved Mathematics units above Algebra I
    • Geometry
    • Algebra II
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Calculus
    • Statistics
    • Trigonometry
    • Other approved math unit
 

If Algebra I is taken in middle school, the student must take 3 additional math units in high school to meet the 3-unit requirement.


 		  

3 units earned in high school 

  • Algebra I 
  • 2 additional approved Mathematics unit:
    • Geometry
    • Algebra II
    • Math of Finance
    • Other approved math unit
 

Completion of a TulsaTech course and related certification may meet the requirements for one unit.


 

Computer Technology or World Language		  
  • 2 units approved Computer Technology or
  • 2 units of the same World Language
 

* NCAA requires 2 units of the same World Language and does not recognize CTE as one of their 16 required core courses


 		  
  • 1 unit of Computer Technology or
  • 1 unit of world languages
 

Fine Arts

1 unit


 
1 unit of approved Fine Arts
1 unit of approved Fine Arts
 

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
 

Additional Unit


 		  

One additional unit is required in one of the following areas: 

  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Math
  • Computer Technology
  • World Language 
 

This course must be approved to meet college admission requirements.


 
 N/A

Electives
Five other elective credits are also required.
Seven other elective credits are also required.
 

Additional Requirements  for Graduation


 		  

In order to graduate from an Oklahoma high school, all students:

  • must earn 23 units and take state or federal assessments as specified by district policy
  • and demonstrate proficiency on all fourteen (14) modules included in the state-mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 10-12,
  • and receive training in CPR,
  • and complete all components of the 4-year ICAP plan,
  • and pass the Civics Knowledge Assessment (U.S. Naturalization Test) with a score of 60% or better,
  • and complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or complete the official opt-out form.

**All students must take all state assessments required by the State Board of Education in order to graduate. Alternatively, these students must take any nationally recognized high school test the District elects to use instead of the state assessments, as authorized by federal law. The requirement to take the assessments in order to graduate is subject to all exemptions, conditions, and accommodations authorized by state or federal law.

New Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2030 and beyond

Oklahoma House Bill 3278, amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6, states: Beginning with students entering the eighth grade in the 2025-2026 school year, in order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students shall complete a minimum of the following twenty-three (23) curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:

Standard High School Curriculum

Graduates Beginning with the Class of 2030

English 

4 units
  • English I:  Grammar & Comp.
  • English II: World Literature
  • English III: American Literature
  • English IV:  British Literature

Social Studies 

3 units
  • U.S. Government ½ unit,   
  • Oklahoma History, ½ unit
  • U.S. History, 1 unit 
  • 1 additional social studies unit

Science 

3 units

Three units of laboratory science, including:

  • A physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 
  • Biology I
  • One additional unit above Biology

Mathematics 

4 units required in grades 8 - 12, including Algebra I and either Geometry or Algebra II
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II or Geometry

And two of the courses from the list below:

  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Algebra III
  • AP Pre-Calculus
  • Statistics and Probability
  • AP Statistics
  • Math of Finance*
  • Other approved course*
 

No more than one of the courses with the star* may be used for meeting the Oklahoma Promise requirement. 

Career Pathway Units 

6 units

Students must take 6 courses that align with their individual career academic plan (ICAP)

Electives

3 units

3 units of courses that receive elective credit or additional courses from the above categories

 

It is highly recommended that electives include 2 units of the same world language and physical education. 

 

NOTE: NCAA requires 2 units of the same World Language and does not recognize CTE as one of their 16 required core courses

ADDITIONAL  REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION		  

In order to graduate from an Oklahoma high school, all students must:

  • earn 23 units and take state or federal assessments as specified by district policy
  • demonstrate proficiency on all fourteen (14) modules included in the state-mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 10-12
  • receive training in CPR
  • complete all components of the 4-year ICAP plan
  • pass the Civics Knowledge Assessment (U.S. Naturalization Test) with a score of 60% or better
  • complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or complete the official opt-out form

All students must take all state assessments required by the State Board of Education in order to graduate. Alternatively, these students must take any nationally recognized high school test the District elects to use instead of the state assessments as authorized by federal law.  The requirement to take the assessments in order to graduate is subject to all exemptions, conditions, and accommodations authorized by state or federal law.

*In accordance with state law, unless the student’s parent or legal guardian, a student age eighteen (18), or a school counselor submits a signed form authorizing the student to opt out, this is a requirement for a student to graduate high school. 

Some high schools may have additional requirements to graduate.

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