Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn 190 credits in grades 9 through 12, including the following required courses:

English	40.0
Mathematics (including Algebra I)	20.0
Life Science (Laboratory)	10.0
Physical Science (Laboratory)	10.0
Fine Arts or Foreign Language	10.0
World History	10.0
U.S. History	10.0
American Government/Economics	10.0
Physical Education	20.0
Electives	50.0
Total Credits	190.0

OHS students earn credits on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. OHS teachers give partial credit before complete course completion. Credit is earned at Orangewood by completing coursework, finishing projects, maintaining passing grades and/or earning productive hours. Traditionally, every 10-12 productive hours is equal to one unit of credit.

*If a student wishes to return to their comprehensive home school, they must complete the RUSD minimum credit requirement of 220 credits.

5^th Year Process: Students who do not receive their diploma their senior year may complete their diploma program at the Redlands Adult School (RAS). Students must be 18 to attend RAS. Students who have yet to turn 18 may return to OHS to continue their diploma track. All students will be transferred to RAS on or near their 18^th birthday.