• Fremont High School’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for an entry level job and/or college entrance. It is very important for parents to carefully read their student's report card and to check that he/she is on track for credits as well as GPA. Please check with your student's academic counselor if you need help in evaluating his/her progress.

     

    MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

    1. Students must acquire at least 230 credits in required subjects. However, most students graduate with 240 or more credits.

      One semester course = 5 credits.
      One year course = 10 credits. 

    2. Students must have a final minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

    3. Students must complete a senior project during the 12th grade year. 

     

    Credits Required by OUSD

    Years Required by OUSD

    Recommended for university application

    a.   History/Social Science

    		  30

    3 years

    same

    b.   English
         (Composition and Literature)

    		  40

    4 years

    same

    c.   Mathematics
         (Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Intermediate Algebra)

    		  30

    3 years

    4+ years

    d.   Laboratory Science
          (from two disciplines)

    		  30

    3 years

    4+ years

    e.   World Language 
         (2 years of the same language)

    		  20

    2 years

    3+ years

    f.   Visual and performing arts

    		  10

    1 year

    same

    g.  College-preparatory elective

    		  50

    1 year

    10 credits

    +   Physical Education
     20 

    2 years

    		  
       230