Graduation & Honor Cord Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements |
Units |
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EnglishMust include Genres of Literature (10), British Literature (10), American Literature (10), World Literature (10), Freshman Writing (5), and Junior Writing (5). |
50 |
Social SciencesMust include World Cultures (10), European History (10), U.S. History (10), American Government (5), and Economics (5). |
40 |
MathematicsStudents must complete coursework through Algebra II, and take a minimum of three years of math. Each year-long math course is (10) credit hours. |
30 |
ScienceMust include Conceptual Physics with lab (10), Chemistry with lab (10), and Biology with lab (10). |
30 |
World LanguagesMust include 30 units in same language. |
30 |
Visual or Performing ArtsMusical Arts (10), Theatrical Arts (10), or Visual Arts (10). |
10 |
Physical EducationTwo years (or equivalent) of participation in physical education or high school athletics. (2 credits per semester or athletic season) |
8 |
ElectivesCourses vary by year |
35 |
Service LearningMust include a minimum 20 hours/year. |
80 hours |
Total Units Required |
233 |
Honor Cord Requirements |
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Gold Honor Cord: Weighted cumulative High School GPA of 4.0 or above. |
English (Green): Achieved a GPA of 3.7 or better in English literature courses taken at Oakwood High School. |
Social Sciences (Light Blue/Red): Achieved an A- average or better in Social Science courses taken at Oakwood High School. Demonstrated excellence in history, political science, and economics through at least 4 semesters of AP coursework. |
Mathematics (Light Blue/Silver): Academic excellence in at least three semesters of mathematics at the AP level (or beyond), and a recommendation from two mathematics teachers. |
Computer Science & Engineering (Maroon/White): Sustained commitment and academic excellence in computer science and/or engineering courses, a demonstrated passion for STEM as evidenced by further exploration, and at least one faculty recommendation. |
Science (Dark Green): Sustained academic excellence in Oakwood Science courses including at least two AP science classes. |
World Languages (White): Completed four years of French or Spanish, with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-. |
Visual Arts (Royal Blue/White): Achieved at least one of the following categories:
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Performing Arts (Maroon/Gold): Achieved at least one of the following categories:
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Athletics (Black): Participated on an Oakwood varsity athletic team for a minimum of 2 years, or equivalent, with participation in at least one sport during senior year. Must have demonstrated leadership, exemplary sportsmanship, and a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 while attending Oakwood High School. |
National Speech & Debate Association (Burgundy/Silver): Received at least 75 points, the minimum level of achieved honor. |
Student Council (Dark Green/Silver): Two years of service on Student Council with evident leadership. |