High School Graduation Requirement
Students enrolled in secondary education at Oakstone Academy Palm Beach must meet the following requirements in order to receive a diploma:
| Subject Area | Credits | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 credits | 4 credits of English while in high school |
| Mathematics | 4 credits | 4 credits of Math while in high school, including: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
| Science | 3 credits | Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology |
| Social Studies | 3 credits | World History, U.S. History, American Government (1⁄2 credit) and Economics (1⁄2 credit) |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits | 2 consecutive years of the same language |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit | |
| Physical Education | 1 credit | |
| Electives | 6 credits | Any course taken in addition to the core subjects |
| Total Credits | 24 credits |
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for graduation.
All Oakstone students are required to participate in community service for a minimum of 10 hours per year. By May 1st of senior year, students must have submitted documentation for at least 40 hours of service in the community.
We recommend that college-bound students take the PSAT in 9th and/or 10th grade, and the SAT and/or ACT in 11th grade.
Sample High School Course Overview
Please note that this course overview is a sample of many possible course progressions for planning purposes only. Each student’s individual path may vary.
| 9th grade | 10th grade | 11th grade | 12th grade | Total Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English I | English II | British Literature | American Literature | 4 credits |
| Math | Algebra I | Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus | 4 credits |
| Science | Biology | Physical Science | Chemistry | Elective | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | World History | U.S. History | Economics & U.S. Government | Elective | 3 credits |
| Arts & P.E. | P.E. | Elective | Fine Arts Elective | P.E. Elective | 1 P.E.; 1 Fine Arts |
| Foreign Language | Elective | Elective | Spanish | Spanish | 6 Elective; 2 Spanish |
| Total Credits | 24 credits | ||||