Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements The State of Oregon requires that students not only receive the required amount of credits to earn their High School Diploma, but also demonstrate the ability to pass the Reading, Writing and Math Essential Skills Assessments. Students who earn the required amount of credits but DO NOT demonstrate the ability to pass the Essential Skills Assessments will be allowed to produce a work sample portfolio demonstrating proficiency in the Essential Skills area based on State of Oregon criteria. When proficiency is demonstrated a High School Diploma will be awarded. Students who earn the required amount of credits but DO NOT demonstrate the ability to pass the Essential Skills Assessments, nor produce a work sample portfolio in the Essential Skills area, will receive a Certificate of Attendance, NOT a High School Diploma.

Essential Skills

Graduation Activities

A student who successfully completes all required essential skills and credit requirements of the State of Oregon, the Redmond School District Board of Education, Ridgeview High School, and is in good standing may participate in graduation activities.

Diploma Options

Students attending high school in the Redmond School District may, as proof of performance, receive one of the following:

• Standard Diploma: This diploma will be awarded to students who successfully complete all credit, attendance and essential skills requirements.
• University Diploma: This diploma will be awarded to students who complete a course of study that includes additional core course requirements in math, science and foreign language, as recommended for admission to most universities. Students must also complete all additional attendance and essential skills requirements.

Below are the minimum requirements for a Standard or University Diploma from Redmond School District and may not meet entrance requirements for all colleges and universities. Please contact individual colleges or universities for their specific entrance requirements.

Standard Diploma