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Graduation Requirements
The primary purpose of our academic program is to challenge and support students so they will graduate from RCDS ready to meet the demands of a competitive college and of life.
Most students take five core courses (English, Math, Science, History, and Foreign Language) in addition to the non-core offerings in Fine Art, Performiing Arts, and Physical Education. A student must take at least four core courses, one non-core course, and PE each semester. Our graduation requirements meet minimum requirements for Oklahoma state colleges and universities, and it may also meet more stringent requirements of other colleges.
In addition, Service is required each semester as well as Awareness. Students must also earn 2 credits total by graduation from elective offerings, each worth .25 points.
The Riverfield experience incorporates rigorous academic training, extracurricular options, and an emphasis on developing well rounded and healthy individuals.
Suggested Upper School Course Schedule by Year
Freshman |
Sophomore |
Junior |
Senior |
English I
History
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology
Foreign Language
Awareness
Service
Athletics
Elective |
English II
History
Algebra II or Geometry
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Awareness
Service
Athletics
Electives |
English III
History
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Physics
Foreign Language
SAT/ACT Prep
Awareness
Service
Athletics
Electives |
English IV
History
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Advanced Science
Foreign Language
Awareness
Service
Athletics
Electives
Concurrent TCC enrollment
(for seniors who have completed
course requirements |
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