Omaha Public Schools Graduation Requirements
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Omaha Public Schools Graduation &
College Entrance Requirements * Class of 2024, 2025, 2026
OPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT
CREDITS
ENGLISH
8 CREDITS
Grade 9 – English 1 & 2
Grade 10 – English 3 & 4
Grade 11 – English 5 & 6
Grade 12 – English 7 & 8
SOCIAL STUDIES
7 CREDITS
Grade 9 – U.S. History 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Human Geography & Intro to Economics
Grade 11 – World History 1 & 2
Grade 12 – American Government
MATHEMATICS
6 CREDITS
Grade 9 – Math as Recommended
Grade 10 – Math as Recommended
Grade 11 – Math as Recommended
SCIENCE
* * 6 CREDITS
Grade 9 – Physical Science 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Biology 1 & 2
Grade 11 – Science Elective
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 CREDITS
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
1 CREDIT
PERSONAL FINANCE
1 CREDIT
Grade 12 – Personal Finance
ELECTIVES
16 CREDITS
Consider education plans and interests
WORLD LANGUAGE
N/A
TOTAL
49 CREDITS REQUIRED
For all OPS High Schools
Omaha Public Schools Graduation &
College Entrance Requirements * Starts with Class of 2027
OPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT
CREDITS
ENGLISH
8 CREDITS
Grade 9 – English 1 & 2
Grade 10 – English 3 & 4
Grade 11 – English 5 & 6
Grade 12 – English 7 & 8
SOCIAL STUDIES
7 CREDITS
Grade 9 – U.S. History 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Human Geography & Intro to Economics
Grade 11 – World History 1 & 2
Grade 12 – American Government
MATHEMATICS
6 CREDITS
Grade 9 – Math as Recommended
Grade 10 – Math as Recommended
Grade 11 – Math as Recommended
SCIENCE
* * 6 CREDITS
Grade 9 – Physical Science 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Biology 1 & 2
Grade 11 – Science Elective
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 CREDITS
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
1 CREDIT
PERSONAL FINANCE
1 CREDIT
Grade 12 – Personal Finance
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1 CREDIT
ELECTIVES
15 CREDITS
Consider education plans and interests
WORLD LANGUAGE
N/A
TOTAL
49 CREDITS REQUIRED
For all OPS High Schools
Recommended On-Track Indicators
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Being "on track" means you're on the right path to graduate on time! A student's on-track status is a key indicator in helping students understand if they will graduate on time. You are considered "on track" if you:
- Pass all required courses for your grade level
- Earn credits as listed below
Grade 9 (Freshman): 13 credits
Grade 10 (Sophomore): 25 total credits
Grade 11 (Junior): 37 total credits
Grade 12 (Senior): 49 total credits in required subjects
Nebraska College Entrance Requirements
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Metro Community College and other Nebraska Community Colleges – Proof of graduation from an accredited high school.
Nebraska State College System – Chadron, Peru, Wayne – Proof of graduation from an accredited high school.
University of Nebraska System – UNO, UNL, UNK (in line with NCAA requirements) – See your District Student HandbookStudents and parents/guardians should research the requirements of each institution to ensure that students have selected appropriate courses.
English: 4 years
- Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools requirements
Social Studies: 3 years
- Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools requirements
Mathematics: 3 years
- Algebra 1-2
- Geometry 1-2
- Algebra 3-4
- UNL: One additional year of math beyond Algebra 3-4
Science: 3 years
- Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools Requirements
- UNL, UNO, UNK: 2 years must be selected from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science
Human Growth & Development: N/A
World Language: 2-3 years of the same language
