Tulsa Public Schools Policy 3315-R: Graduation Requirements
All Tulsa Public School students must meet the district’s graduation requirements which may be higher than the state’s College Preparatory/Work-Ready Curriculum and the state’s Core Curriculum graduation plans. TPS requirements have been added to the following plans. Students graduating on the core curriculum plan must have a signed opt-out letter on file at the school.
College Preparatory/Work-Ready Curriculum
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Graduates of 2019 |
Graduates Beginning with Class of 2020 |
Graduates Beginning with Class of 2023 |
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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 |
English I: Grammar & Comp. English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
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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 |
U.S. Government ½ unit, Oklahoma History, ½ unit U.S. History, 1 unit 1 additional social studies unit |
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Science - 3 units |
*3 units of laboratory science including: • A physical science (such as Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) • Biology I • 1 additional unit above Biology |
*3 units of laboratory science including: • A physical science (such as Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) • Biology I • 1 additional unit above Biology |
*3 units of laboratory science including: • A physical science (such as Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) • Biology I • 1 additional unit above Biology |
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Mathematics – 3 units earned in high school (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.) |
Algebra I Geometry 1 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I |
Algebra I Geometry 1 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I |
Algebra I 1 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I |
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Computer Technology, 2 units OR World Language, 2 units of the same language |
2 units approved Computer Technology OR 2 units of the same World Language |
2 units approved Computer Technology OR 2 units of the same World Language |
2 units approved Computer Technology OR 2 units of the same World Language |
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Fine Arts 1 unit |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
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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 |
Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health |
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Electives 6 units |
One additional unit is required in one of the following areas: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Computer Technology, or World Language. This course must be approved to meet college admission requirements. Five other elective credits are also required. |
One additional unit is required in one of the following areas: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Computer Technology, or World Language. This course must be approved to meet college admission requirements. Five other elective credits are also required. |
One additional unit is required in one of the following areas: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, Computer Technology, or World Language. This course must be approved to meet college admission requirements. Five other elective credits are also required. |
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TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION |
23 UNITS |
23 UNITS |
23 UNITS |
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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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum; and • receive training in CPR. |
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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 9-12; and • receive training in CPR. |
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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 9-12; and • receive training in CPR; and • complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan in grades 9-12. |
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.
Some high schools may have additional requirements to graduate.
* Astronomy, *Astronomy – TU, *Chemical Engineering Research, Chemistry I, Advanced Chemistry I, Chemistry II, *AP Chemistry,
*Chemistry IBSL, *Chemistry IBHL, *General Chemistry I – TCC, Environmental Chemistry, Meteorology, *Oceanography – TU,
*Organic Chemistry – TU, Physical Science, *General Physical Science- TCC, Physics, Advanced Physics, *AP Physics I, *AP Physics II, *AP Physics C, *Physics IBSL, *Physics IBHL, *General Physics - TU, *General Physics II – TU, *Liberal Art of Physics – TU, *World of Physics – TU, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology, Anatomy/Physiology, Aquatic Biology, *Bioengineering Research, Biology I, Advanced Biology I, *Biology II – TCC, *AP Biology *Biology IBSL, *Biology IBHL, Botany, Environmental Science, *AP Environmental Science, *General Biology for Non-Majors – TCC, *General Botany, TCC, *General Chemistry I – TCC, *General Physical Science – TCC, *General Physics – TU, General Physics II – TU, Human Anatomy and Physiology,
*Introduction to Biology for Majors – TCC, *Introduction to Molecular & Cellular – TU, *Organismic & Evolutionary Biology – TU,
*Sports, Exercise, and Health IBSL, Zoology, Forensics
Core Curriculum
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Graduates of 2019 |
Graduates Beginning with the Class of 2020 |
Graduates Beginning with the Class of 2023 |
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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 |
English I: Grammar & Comp. English II: World Literature English III: American Literature English IV: British Literature |
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Social Studies - 3 units |
U.S. Government ½ unit, Oklahoma History, ½ unit World History, 1 unit U.S. History, 1 unit 1 additional unit of social studies |
U.S. Government ½ unit, Oklahoma History, ½ unit World History, 1 unit U.S. History, 1 unit 1 additional unit of social studies |
U.S. Government ½ unit, Oklahoma History, ½ unit World History, 1 unit U.S. History, 1 unit 1 additional unit of social studies |
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Science - 3 units |
1 unit Biology 2 additional approved Science units |
1 unit Biology 2 additional approved Science units |
1 unit Biology 2 additional approved Science units |
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Mathematics – 3 units earned in High School (If Algebra I is taken in middle school, the student must take 3 additional math in high school to meet the 3- unit requirement.) |
Algebra I 2 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I |
Algebra I 2 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I (Completion of a TulsaTech course and related certification may meet the requirements for one unit.) |
Algebra I 2 additional approved Mathematics unit above Algebra I (Completion of a TulsaTech course and related certification may meet the requirements for one unit.) |
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Computer Technology, 1 unit OR World Language, None in 18/19; 1 unit thereafter |
1 unit of computer technology No requirement for World Language |
1 unit of computer technology or 1 unit of world languages |
1 unit of computer technology or 1 unit of world languages |
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Fine Arts 1 unit |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
1 unit of approved Fine Arts |
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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 |
Physical Education or Athletics or JROTC or Marching Band or Health |
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Electives |
7 units |
7 units |
7 units |
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TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION |
23 UNITS |
23 UNITS |
23 UNITS |
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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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum; and • receive training in CPR. |
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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 9-12; and • receive training in CPR. |
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 14 modules included in the state mandated Personal Financial Literacy curriculum during grades 9- 12; and • receive training in CPR; and • complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan in grades 9-12. |
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.
Some high schools may have additional requirements to graduate.