Edmond Public Schools

Graduation Requirements

SUBJECT	UNITS	COURSES
English	4	English I, English II, English III, English IV Pre-AP English I, Pre-AP English II, Pre-AP English III, AP English
Math	3	Algebra I or Pre-AP Algebra I 2 units from the following:    1 unit classes:  Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry, Mathematics for Finance, Intermediate Algebra, Algebra II, Pre-AP Algebra II, Trigonometry/Precalculus, Pre-AP Trigonometry/Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Computer Science Programming I, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science AB    1/2 unit classes:  Discrete Mathematics/Data Analysis, Statistics I, Statistics II
Science	3	Biology I or Pre-AP Biology I 2 units from the following:    1 unit classes:  Physical Science, Pre-AP Physical Science, Introduction to Physics, Chemistry I, Pre-AP Chemistry I, Earth Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Pre-AP Human Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics    1/2 unit classes:  Botany, Zoology, Astronomy, Science Seminar Agriculture education courses may be substituted for 3rd year of science: Agriscience II, Horticulture II or III, Equine Management, Agriculture Power Technology Students must take one (1) life science course (Biology) and one (1) physical science course (see underlined courses listed above)
Social Studies	3	Oklahoma History or Pre-AP Oklahoma History (1/2 unit) World History, Pre-AP World History, or AP European History U.S. History or AP U.S. History Government  (1/2 unit), AP U. S. Government, or AP U. S. Government and Comparative Government
The Arts	2 sets of competencies	Humanities, Shakespeare, Mythology/Poetry, Native American Literature, Great Books, AP History of Art, AP European History
Health	1/2	Health
P.E.	1	1/2 unit classes:  Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Fall Sports Lab, Outdoor Living, Recreational and Racquet Sports, Spring Sports Lab, Strength and Conditioning     1 unit classes:  Competitive Athletics, Care and Prevention, Personal Fitness: Toning and Conditioning, Sports Leadership, Weight Training/Speed Development, 1 year of ROTC, 3 years of Band, Orchestra, or Chorus The physical education requirement may be waived when a physician states in writing that participation in the physical education program will be injurious to the student’s health.  Further, a minister’s written statement that participation in the physical education program violates the religious principles of the student’s faith will be accepted for waiving the physical education requirement.  It is the responsibility of the student and/or the parents to produce the certificate before a waiver is granted.  Waivers will be recorded on the student’s permanent record.
Electives	9	Other approved high school course
Total	23 1/2	And 2 sets of arts competencies

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Updated:  12-12-02