Graduation Requirements
A student must earn a minimum of 21 credits, 19 of which need to be in academic courses, to fulfill the requirements for graduation. Partial credit is earned for athletics/co-curricular activities (.75 credits per year) and May Program (.50 credits per year). The academic dean, as necessary, may resolve any discrepancies in these requirements. The 21 credits must be distributed as follows:
- Four years of English
- Three years of a world language (minimum: two consecutive years of same language)
- Three years of social studies (must include one US history and one non-American history course)
- Three years of mathematics (minimum: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry)
- Three years of laboratory science (minimum: Biology and Chemistry)
- One year of fine arts (performing or visual arts). Beginning with the Class of 2023, two years of fine arts will be required within the same discipline. Example: Two years of dance.
Other requirements for graduation:
- Three seasons of athletics or co-curricular activities must be successfully completed each year
- Successful completion of May Program or Independent Project each year
- Passing grade in all senior classes
- Senior Presentation delivered
- Twenty hours of approved community service must be completed for each year enrolled at Oldfields School in grades 9-12
