In order to graduate from Oceanside High School, the following requirements must be met:
220 credits in specified categories noted below: 1 Quarter = 5 credits/ year long classes receive 5 credits at the semester mark.
Physical Education (Physical Education 9A & B. Special consideration may be granted for students transferring into the district with 20 credits completed, for purposes of allowing every opportunity to complete A-G coursework.)
A - Social Studies
30 credits
World History/AP Human Geo
US History/ AP
Government & Econ / AP
2 years
2 years
2 years
B-English
40 credits
English 9
English 10
English 11 / AP
ERWC /AP
4 years
4 years
4 years
C-Math
30 credits
- Algebra I (required)
-Geometry (required)
(30 credits must be completed at the High School)
3 years
4 years recommended
(must take math senior year)
3 years
(thru Algebra 2)
3 years
(thru Algebra 2)
D-Science
20 credits
1 year must include a lab)
(1) life science
(1) physical science
2 years lab science
3 recommended
2 years lab science
2 years lab science
(natural or physical)
E-World Language
20 credits
2 years of the
Same Language
2 years
3 recommended
2 years
N/A
F- Arts
10 credits
1 year Visual, Performing or
Practical Arts
Visual or
Performing Arts
1 year/1 course
Visual or
Performing Arts
1 year/1 course
N/A
G-Electives
50 credits
Must Include a College Prep Elective
Must include Ethnic Studies (Class of 2026 and beyond)
1 year, from areas above or other approved electives
1 year, from areas above or other approved electives
4 years (any of above core areas, World Language or Religious Studies) +1 year additional, English, math, or science course
Physical Education
20 credits
Including PE 9 A&B / Applied Fitness Concepts
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Credits
220 credits
15 core course units
15 core course units
16 core course units