CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC POLICIES K – 8
At Oakwood Elementary the course of study for grades K – 8 includes learning experiences in the following areas:

• Bible
• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• General Science
• General Mathematics
• Practical and Fine Arts
• Health and Physical Education

Academic Requirements/Probation
A student whose GPA falls below 2.00 for the most recent quarter will be placed on academic probation for the following marking period. The officer of any class or organization must maintain a 2.50 GPA. During this time the student may not function as an officer of a school organization or participate in extracurricular activities.

CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC POLICIES 9 – 12
General Curriculum
This program of study is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in nonacademic vocations and college curriculum. The program allows the student to gain a wide range of experiences and gears him/her to their specific interests. The general curriculum requires an achievement of 64.5% and above. It is possible to change to the college preparatory curriculum; however, this decision should be made early in order to fulfill the corresponding requirements for the college preparatory diploma. This program requires an academic achievement of 71% or more in each class.

The General Curriculum

• English 4 units
• History 4 units
• Mathematics 4 units
• Science 4 units
• Computer Applications 1 unit
• Religion 1 unit (for each year at a Seventh-day Adventist School)
• Physical Education 1 unit
• Fine Arts ½ unit
• Health ½ unit
• Practical Arts ½ unit
• Electives As needed

College Preparatory Curriculum
The majority of the courses will include core curriculum courses. Electives will be carefully determined in an effort to enhance the interests, goals and objectives towards college experience. Semester grades lower than 71% in any course will not be accepted toward the fulfillment of the requirements for the college preparatory diploma. In addition, two years of a foreign language is required. See the registrar for make-up options. 24 Carnegie Units are required for graduation.

• English 4 units
• Religion 1 unit for each year enrolled in a Seventh-day Adventist School
• Science 4 units (must include biology, physics and chemistry)
• Mathematics 4 units (must include Algebra II)
• Social Studies 4 units (must include World History)
• Physical Education 1 unit
• Health ½ unit
• Foreign Language 2 units
• Computer Applications 1 unit
• Fine Arts ½ unit
• Practical Arts ½ unit
• Electives 4 units (may include dual enrollment courses taken at Oakwood University)