|
Graduation Requirements
.
To graduate from Oregon High School, the student must earn:
v Four credits in English. These credits must include English 9, 10, 11, and one credit of English selective.
v Three credits in social studies. These credits must include US History (one credit), World Civilization (one credit), and Contemporary American History (one credit), or Recent American History (one credit), or Honors US History (one credit).
v Two credits of mathematics.
v Two credits of science, Physical Science (0.5 credit), Environmental Science (0.5 credit) and Biology (one credit) are required.
v One and a half credits of physical education (unless medically excused). These must include PE 9, PE 10, and half credit of PE 11 or PE selective.
v Half credit in the Integrated Senior Course (ISC).
v Quarter credit of health, preferably taken in the sophomore year.
v Nine and three quarter elective credits.
Board Policy
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students graduating will need 23 credits. These credits must include at least four (4) credits in English, comprised of English 9, English 10, (one (1) credit from an English 11 level course, and one credit of English electives. Three credits in Social Studies comprised of one (1) credit of U.S. History, one (1) credit of either Recent American History, Contemporary History or Honors U.S. History and one (1) credit of Western Civilization. Two (2) credits of Mathematics; Two (2) credits of Science comprised of one half (1/2) credit of Environmental Science, one half (1/2) credit of Physical Science, and one (1) credit of Biology or approved equivalent. One and one half (1 ½) credits of Physical Education; and one half (1/2) credit of Health Education comprised of one quarter (1/4) credit of Health Decisions and one quarter (1/4) credit of Integrated Senior Course.
Students in special education programs can graduate based upon completion of the goals specified in their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Students in Alternative Education Programs can graduate from Oregon High School based on meeting the requirements of their Alternative Education Plans (AEP), including passage of the HSED or GED tests. In addition, students with an AEP must meet the requirements stipulated in Step 3 below pertaining specifically to Alternative Education Programs.
The Oregon School District looks at three major components in determining whether or not a student will receive a diploma from the Oregon School District. The components include the student’s completion of the credit and attendance requirements for graduation, the student’s academic performance, and teacher recommendation.
² Step 1 – In order to graduate, students must first meet Board of Education requirements for semesters of full time attendance, and minimum credits earned 4 credits in English, 2 credits in Science, 2 credits in Math, 3 credits in Social Studies 1.5 credits in Physical Education, .5 credits in Health and 10 credits of elective courses.
² Step 2 – In addition to earning the minimum credits requirement, school officials will review the student’s academic record as measured by locally developed assessments of outcomes. School officials will specifically look at the core content areas of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. If the student scores a three or better on all outcome assessment in the core content area courses, the student will receive a diploma.
² Step 3 – If a student has met the minimum credit requirement for graduation but does not meet the academic performance requirements as outlined in step 2 above, the student and/or his/her parent or guardian may petition the faculty in the school to approve granting the student a diploma. The petition must include the reasons why the student and/or parent or guardian believes the student should receive a diploma. The petition must include specific examples illustrating the student's proficiency in the four core academic areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) using the District Exit Outcomes as a guide. If the student has not met the District Minimum Credit Requirements, but is enrolled in a Board approved Alternative Education Program, they may graduate if they demonstrate proficiency in all four core academic areas, as identified above, using District Exit Outcomes as a guide. These examples may include, but not be limited to, work experiences, volunteerism or community service, or projects completed for classes in modalities other than the Board approved assessments. A committee chaired by the Building Principal (or administrative designee), and made up of at least three school or district personnel familiar with the student's work and licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as teachers, will review the petition and determine if the student will receive a diploma. The Oregon School District will make every effort to identify struggling students and monitor their progress to their junior and senior years, and provide assistance where required.
Graduation Participation
.
The attendance requirement for graduation participation is known as the “90-10” rule. Students who plan to graduate this year must attend 90% of their classes and have no more than ten (10) unexcused absences per semester to participate in the graduation ceremony. 90% attendance translates to 70 class periods per semester missed for any reason other than school functions. Students who miss more than 70 class periods in a semester due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. medical) may have their case reviewed by an appeals committee. Attendance make-up sessions to clear unexcused absences are no longer available.
.
.
Graduation Exercise Policy
Students who meet the district's graduation policy may obtain their diploma. Students do not have to participate in the graduation ceremony to obtain their diploma. Participation in the graduation ceremony is considered a privilege that students must earn as a result of meeting the following requirements.
v Completion of 23 credits toward graduation
v Fulfill financial obligations relating to district fees, fines and equipment
v Fulfill attendance requirements and obligations
v Demonstrate behavior that meets the expectations of appropriate school conduct
A student's ability earn the privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony will be determined by the high school principal. If it is determined that a student has not earned such a privilege the students and their parents and guardians will be notified as soon as possible.
Adopted: January 8, 1990
Revised: October 27, 2003
| 
