Graduation Requirements
ACADEMIC DIPLOMA |
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ENGLISH |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
HISTORY |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
SCIENCE |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit must be Biology |
MATH |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
ELECTIVES |
8 Carnegie Units of credit |
2 units each year |
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ADVANCED ACADEMIC DIPLOMA |
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ENGLISH |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
HISTORY |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
SCIENCE |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit must be Biology |
MATH |
4 Carnegie Units of credit |
1 unit each year |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
2 Carnegie Units of credit |
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ELECTIVES |
8 Carnegie Units of credit |
2 units each year |
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Electives may include but are not limited to: Literature, Home Economics, Physical Education, Art, Drama, Bible, Mechanics, Computer, Typing, Vocational, Foreign Language, Sign Language
Students may earn only 2 credits in each elective course with the exception of Bible, Literature and Foreign Language. Other exceptions must be approved by the school administration.
Students taking Home Economics, Computer and Typing must use an approved curriculum.
A unit is equal to 135 hours of study. This is equivalent to approximately 45 minutes per day for 175 days.
Students cannot begin earning credits toward graduation until the beginning of their freshman year.
OCS will not issue a diploma to a student who is under the age of 17.
