Graduation Requirements

College Preparatory / Work Ready Curriculum for High School Graduation
(Find All Up to Date Information and Additional Information in the current High School Student Handbook)

Beginning with students entering the ninth grade in the 2006-07 school year, in order to graduate with a standard diploma from a public high school accredited by the State Board of Education, students shall complete the following college preparatory/work ready curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level. In lieu of the requirements of the college preparatory/ work ready curriculum for high school graduation, a student my enroll in core curriculum for high school graduation, upon written approval of the parent or legal guardian of the student.

4 Units English — To include Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements

3 Units Math — Limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course with content and /or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission requirements.

3 Units Laboratory Science — Limited to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any laboratory science course with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved for college admission requirements.

3 Units History and Citizenship Skills — Including one unit of American History, on-half unit of Oklahoma History, one-half unit of United States Government and one unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics, Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for college admission.

2 Units of the Same Foreign or Non-English Language, or 2 Units Computer Technology — approved for college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a technology center school, including computer programming, hardware, and business computer applications, such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses.

1 Additional Unit — selected from the courses listed above or career and technology education courses approved for college admission requirements, and

1 Unit or Set of Competencies Fine Arts Such as Music, Art or Drama, or 1 Unit or set of Competencies of Speech.

Plus 7 electives for a total of 24 credits.

Core Curriculum For High School Graduation

Students who entered the ninth grade prior to the 2007-08 school year shall enroll in the core curriculum for high school graduation.

4 Units or Sets of Competencies Language Arts —
1 Grammar and Composition, and 3 which may include, but are not limited to the following courses:
American Literature, English Literature, World Literature, Advanced English Courses, or other English course with content and/or rigor equal to or above grammar and composition.

3 Units or Sets of Competencies Mathematics —
1 Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 which may include, but are not limited to, the following courses: Algebra II, Geometry or Geometry taught in a contextual methodology, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, or Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics and /or Probability, Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Mathematics of Finance, Intermediate Algebra, contextual mathematics courses which enhance technology preparation whether taught at a comprehensive high school, or technology center school when taken in the eleventh or twelfth grade, taught by a certified teacher, and approved by the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education, mathematics courses taught at a technology center school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area when taken in the eleventh or twelfth grade upon approval of the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education; or other mathematics courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above Algebra I.

3 Units or Sets of Competencies Science —
1 Biology I or Biology I taught in a contextual methodology and 2 in the areas of
life physical,, or earth science or technology which may include, but are not limited to the following courses: Chemistry I, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physical Science, Earth Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Astronomy, Applied Biology/Chemistry, Applied Physics, Principles of Technology, qualified agricultural education courses, including but not limited to Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science, and Animal Science; contextual science courses which enhance technology preparation whether taught at a comprehensive high school or technology center school when taken in the eleventh or twelfth
grade, taught by a certified teacher, and approved by the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education, science courses taught at a technology center school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area when taken in the eleventh or twelfth grade upon approval of the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education; or other science courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology I.

3 Units or Sets of Competencies Social Studies —
1 United States History, 1/2 to 1 United States Government, 1/2 Oklahoma History, an 1/2 to 1 which may include, but are not limited to the following courses: World History, Geography, Economics, Anthropology, or other social studies courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above United State History, United States Government, and Oklahoma History.

2 Units or Sets of Competencies the Art s— Which may include, but are not limited to, courses in Visual Arts and General Music

1 Unit Computer Technology —
If not met with above requirement - Plus 9 electives for a total of 24 credits.

 Although any mathematics or science course meets the requirements for high school graduation, any course will not meet the requirements necessary for admission to college.

 There will be two levels of English offered at the senior high school level. Each student must enroll in English or Honors English. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are equivalent to Honors classes.

 Applied Communications is a curriculum that is linked to achievement test scores. Students do not enroll in this course. Students will be placed in an applied communications class if placement criteria is met. The number of students who may be enrolled in this class is limited.

 Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of three solid subjects.

 Listed are courses a student should take at each grade level in high school. The remainder of a student's schedule will be made up of elective classes of the student's choice.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English I English II English III English IV
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics 3 Solids
Physical Science Biology Science Music
Oklahoma History Computers World History Art
U.S. Government U.S. History

 Credit must be earned in required courses before graduation may be accomplished.

 All students should enroll in at least seven subjects. At least five of these subjects should be solid subjects.

 All classes, activities and programs offered by the Eufaula School System are open to all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap.

 Although the school attempts to be sure that each student is meeting these requirements, the primary responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student. Students are encouraged to visit the counselor's office and periodically check their credits