PHS Oregon Diploma 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 | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Math | 3 |
| PE | 1 |
| Health | 1 |
| Success 101 | 0.5 |
| Success 201 | 0.5 |
| Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts or Spanish | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24 |
| Plan and Profile | Yes |
| CRLE | 16 hours |
| Essential Skills | Not required for 2020-2021 seniors |
Essential Skills – State required
Proficiency required in 2014 and Beyond |
Assessment Options |
Achievement Standards |
| Reading: Read and comprehend a variety of text |
OAKS Reading Assessment (previously passed) ~or~ SMARTER balanced Assessment ~or~ Local assessments (work samples) |
236
2515 |
| Writing: Write clearly and accurately |
OAKS 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 |
OAKS 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.
