Policy 3500.1R
Issued 08-08-16
EPS Graduation Requirements for College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
Students Graduating Prior to July 1, 2018:
Students Graduating After July 1, 2018:
2016 – 2017 Juniors & Seniors
2016 – 2017 Freshmen & Sophomores
Language Arts
4 Units
Integrated grammar,
composition, and
literature: English I (world
literature)
Language Arts
Integrated grammar,
composition, and literature:
English I (world literature)
4 Units
English II (world literature),
English II (world
literature),
English III (American
literature),
English III (American
literature),
English IV (English
literature).
English IV (English
literature).
Math
3 Units
Science
3 Units
Limited to Algebra I,
Algebra II, geometry,
trigonometry/precalculus, math analysis,
calculus, AP statistics, or
any math course with
content and/or rigor
above Algebra I and
approved for college
admission. Students who
enter ninth grade with
high school math credits
must earn at least three
additional math credits
during grades 9-12 to
fulfill this requirement.
Biology I plus 2 units of
the following: At least one
must be a physical science
course (underlined):
astronomy, botany,
chemistry, earth science,
environmental science,
forensic science, physical
science, physics,
physiology, zoology and
Math
3 Units
Laboratory Science
3 Units
Limited to Algebra I,
Algebra II, geometry,
trigonometry/pre-calculus,
math analysis, calculus, AP
statistics, or any math
course with content and/or
rigor above Algebra I and
approved for college
admission. Students who
enter ninth grade with high
school math credits must
earn at least three
additional math credits
during grades 9-12 to fulfill
this requirement.
1 unit Biology I
1 unit of Physical Science,
Chemistry, or Physics
1 unit in the domains of
physical science, life science
or earth and space science
with content and rigor
above Biology I or Physical
Science.
Policy 3500.1R
Issued 08-08-16
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
Students Graduating Prior to July 1, 2018:
2016 – 2017 Juniors & Seniors
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
Students Graduating After July 1, 2018:
2016 – 2017 Freshmen & Sophomores
approved science courses
at a technology center
that are approved for
college admission.
Social Studies
3.5 Units
Foreign Language or
Computers
2 units
Additional Unit
.5 unit Oklahoma History
1 unit World History
1 unit U.S. History
1 unit Government
(This course includes
financial literacy
standards and must be
successfully completed to
fulfill graduation
requirements.)
Social Studies
2 units of the same
Foreign language OR 2
units of Computer
Technology (above
Keyboarding)
Foreign Language or
Computers
1 unit from the courses
listed above OR career
and technology education
course approved for
college admission
Additional Unit
1 unit
Arts
2 units
3.5 Units
2 units
1 unit
2 units or sets of
competencies which may
include, but are not
limited to, courses in
visual arts and general
music
Fine Arts
1 unit
.5 unit Oklahoma History
1 unit World History
1 unit U.S. History
1 unit Government
(This course includes
financial literacy standards
and must be successfully
completed to fulfill
graduation requirements.)
2 units of the same Foreign
language OR 2 units of
Computer Technology
(above Keyboarding)
1 unit from the courses
listed above (English,
Mathematics, Laboratory
Science, Social Studies,
Foreign Language, and
Computers) or career
technology education
courses approved for
college admission
requirements. Can include
AP or concurrent
enrollment.
1 unit or sets of
competencies (including,
but not limited to, a
combination of visual arts,
general music or the
performing arts)
Policy 3500.1R
Issued 08-08-16
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
Students Graduating Prior to July 1, 2018:
Students Graduating After July 1, 2018:
2016 – 2017 Juniors & Seniors
2016 – 2017 Freshmen & Sophomores
Health
.5 unit
Electives to total 24
units
5 units
1.
2.
College Prep/Work Ready Curriculum Requirements
Courses of choice
PE now counts as
elective
Health
.5 unit
Electives to total 24
units
6 units
Courses of choice
PE now counts as
elective
*The College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum is required by Senate Bill 982 unless a
parent signs a waiver to “opt” his/her child out of the curriculum.
It is highly suggested that college bound students take one unit of computer technology to avoid
remedial placement at the university level.
High School Graduation (HB 3218)
In order to graduate, students entering the 9th grade prior to, or during the 2016-2017 school year must
participate in the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP).
Students entering the 9th grade during or after the 2017-2018 school year will be subject to the assessment
system adopted by the State Board of Education in order to graduate.
The highest-achieved score on the assessment or assessments will be reflected on the student’s transcript.
Students moving to Oklahoma from another State or students that could not participate in the state testing
program (OSTP) may write a letter of appeal to the building principal requesting an alternative test be used in
order to graduate from Edmond Public Schools. Tests that may replace the OSTP by appeal include:
A. ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT; or
B. State Assessment: OSTP Grade 10; or
C. Appropriate, skills-oriented assessment; or
D. Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP)
2016 – 2017 Juniors & Seniors
Assessment scores will be added to transcript
2016 – 2017 Freshmen & Sophomores
Assessment scores will be added to transcript
Juniors and seniors who have already taken EOI’s in the
following subjects meet the requirement for
participation in state assessment requirements:
Algebra, English, Biology, U.S. History
Freshmen & Sophomores will participate in 10 grade
OSTP in the areas of Math, English, Science. U.S.
History will be assessed during the year students take
the course. There will also be a Grade 11
College/Career Ready assessment determined by SDE
for 2017-2018
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