PHS Oregon Diploma Requirements
The Oregon Diploma prepares each student for success in college, work, and citizenship. It is available to all students including students receiving Special Education or Section 504 services. To earn this diploma, students need to successfully complete the credit requirements, demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills of reading, writing, applying mathematics, and meet personalized learning requirements.
Criteria
All students who have demonstrated the ability to meet the full set of academic content standards.
Credits
24 Credits: Under regular conditions with or without accommodations; Credit by proficiency.
Credits for classes are granted for A, B, C, D, and P (Pass) grades. A half credit (0.5) is earned for a semester; one credit (1) is earned for a full year class. Grades of F, I (Incomplete), and N (No-pass) do not earn credit.
Eligible Student Populations
All Students: Regular Education Students, Special Education Students, Students on a Section 504
Post Secondary Options
- 4-year College
- Community College
- Military
- Employment
Graduation Requirements
Subject Area |
Credits |
| English/Language Arts | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 – Algebra I & above** |
| Science | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 – including at least 0.5 of US Civics |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Health | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
| Higher Education & Career Pathways | 0.5 |
| Career & Technical Education/The Arts/World Languages | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24 |
| Plan and Profile | Yes |
| CRLE | 16 hours |
**Algebra I and above refers to three credits aligned to Oregon’s current high school mathematics standards; may be met through applied academics.
Essential Skills – State required
**Essential Skills are waived starting with the class of 2022.**
Proficiency required in 2014 and Beyond |
Assessment Options |
Achievement Standards |
| Reading: Read and comprehend a variety of text |
OSAS Reading Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ Local assessments (work samples) |
236
2515 |
| Writing: Write clearly and accurately |
OSAS Writing Performance Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ 3 Writing Work Samples (one each expository, persuasive & narrative) |
40 Composite Score: Ave. 4 on each of the four required traits.
2583 Score: 4 on each of four required traits for each work sample* |
| Mathematics: Apply mathematics in a variety of settings |
OSAS Mathematics Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ 2 Mathematics Work Samples (one each for two of the following: geometry, algebraic relationships, statistics/probability) ~or~ Local approved assessment option* |
236
2543 Score: 4 on each of the four strands plus accuracy* *using official state scoring guide |
*Specifics of the Local Assessment option are available on the district and high school web sites.