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Welcome to Deer Creek High School
Graduation and Diploma Requirements
Standard Diploma Curriculum
24 credits 4 English 3 Math (Algebra I and two above) 3 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 2 Arts (built into curriculum) Parent must sign a form to opt out of college
preparatory curriculum and get this diploma
Oklahoma College Preparatory Curriculum
24 credits 4 English 3 Math (Algebra I and two above) 3 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 2 Arts (built into curriculum) 2 Foreign Language or Technology
Certificate of Distinction Curriculum
26 credits 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and three above) 4 Lab Science 4 Social Studies 4 Arts, Technology or Humanities (2 built in) 2 of the same Foreign Language 3.25 gpa on a weighted scale Satisfactory or Advanced score on all EOI exams
Certificate of Distinction Cum Laude Curriculum
Same as Certificate of Distinction plus 4.0 gpa on a weighted scale
End-Of-Instruction Tests
New requirements starting with class of 2012 Tests at the end of the following courses:
English 2, English 3, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, and US History
The state requires that a student must pass four of the seven tests to graduate including Algebra I and English 2
Results of tests placed on transcripts
Grading System
A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=0-59% Be sure and check your student’s grades,
attendance, and discipline online
Weighted Grading
4.0 grading scale.5 quality point for Pre-AP classes1 quality point for AP classesClass rank based on weighted gpa
Valedictorian
Cum Laude Curriculum 7 semester cumulative GPA equal to or
higher than 4.125 All valedictorians have the rank of #1 after
the 7th semester
Transcript
A legal document listing courses and grades attained during high school
Begins with first high school class
High School Enrollment
Feb. 11 & 14 from 4:00-7:00 Should have received a letter in the mail
giving you a specific time Bring completed enrollment sheet You and your student will meet with a
teacher/advisor
Filling Out the Enrollment Sheet
Use a pencil Update the personal information sheet Put student’s name and id number on both
sides of the enrollment form Circle both course number and name Turn in enrollment sheet the evening of your
appointment Enroll online
Selecting Your Courses
Everyone must choose seven courses Everyone must choose one course from each of the
four core areas and either a foreign language or technology class
Two semester electives equal one course TA=teacher approval which must be obtained before
or during the night of enrollment Be sure and select three alternate elective courses
Sports
9th grade basketball is a full year commitment and is scheduled during an hour other than Varsity Basketball
Choosing basketball and another sport will count as two elective choices
OHLAP Scholarship
State program which pays for a student’s tuition to an Oklahoma college or university
Must apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th grade Family must earn $50,000 or less per year at
the time of application and $100,000 upon student’s entrance to college
For more information go to: www.okpromise.org
OKCOLLEGESTART.ORG
Oklahoma’s official source for planning a college education in Oklahoma
Prepare for the ACT with free test prepUse the High School PlannerSee Oklahoma’s official guide to
preparing for college
ACT and SAT Tests
Nationwide college entrance exams taken on a Sat. Oklahoma leans toward the ACT test but most
colleges will accept either test We recommend taking once during freshman year,
once during sophomore year, and several times junior and senior year
OU and OSU require a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT for automatic admission
Enroll online at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.org
Other Tests Taken Throughout High School
PLAN—Pre-ACT test taken by all sophomores
PSAT—Pre-SAT test taken by freshman, sophomores, or juniors who want to take it; only way student can be National Merit Scholar
ASVAB—Career Battery that juniors or seniors may elect to take in the Fall
College Concurrent Enrollment
Juniors or seniors who take a college class instead of two of their electives
Must have an ACT/SAT score to enroll Currently the state is paying the tuition (not
books and fees) for seniors who take college classes
Francis Tuttle
Career Technology program Students go to Francis Tuttle half day and
stay at Deer Creek half day In most cases Francis Tuttle classes count
as electives Except for the Pre-Engineering and
BioScience Academies, Francis Tuttle begins Junior or Senior years
Counselor’s Collection
Announcements, College and Scholarship sent via e-mail by the counselor’s office
Also available on the high school website or at www.teacherweb.com
Thinking Ahead to Scholarships
Keep a list of your student’s leadership, service hours, and awards
Work toward highest ACT/SAT score Get the best grades possible
Class of 2012
Welcome to Deer Creek High School!
