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Welcome to the Academic Planning Guide

Understanding and Using the Academic Planning Guide

Course descriptions and key information are presented by content areas.  Counselors can provide further information. 

Course Title:

Prerequisite:

Grade Level: 

Credits Per Year:

This is the number of credits you will earn if you pass the class. 

0.5 credit represents a class that is one semester long and meets every other day class. 1.0 credit represents a year-long class that meets every other day. 

Graduation Requirement:

Honors:

Below are the codes that represent the graduation requirement category: 

After forecasting is complete, course selections cannot be changed.

Course & Credit Requirements for Graduation

Class of 2026

Class of 2027+

Graduation Planning Chart

Class of 2025 & 2026

Notes:

1. Students planning to attend a 4-year college or university must complete a 3rd year of math at the AGS 3 or IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL or IB Math Approaches and Analysis SL level, or above,  with Cs or higher.

2. It is recommended for college applications that all students take two years of a world language.

3. Any credits earned above the required amount for a subject area will be counted as an elective credit.

4. IB History HLI counts towards elective credit and IB History HLII counts towards Global Studies.

Class of 2027+

Notes:

1. Students planning to attend a 4-year college or university must complete a 3rd year of math at the AGS 3 or IB Math Applications SL level, or above, with Cs or higher.
2. It is recommended for college applications that all students take two years of a world language.
3. Any credits earned above the required amount for a subject area will be counted as an elective credit.

Weighted Courses and GPA

TTSD assigns weighted grades to college-level courses offered directly through the district for Dual Credit and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. These opportunities are open to all TTSD students, promoting fairness and consistency across the district.

While we deeply value and encourage students to pursue courses through college partner programs, these courses are not eligible for weighted grades. These programs have their own unique course catalog and limited enrollment, which can create an uneven playing field if included in our weighted system. Our priority is to ensure that all TTSD students have equal access to earn weighted grades through district-offered courses.

Student transcripts will include both weighted and unweighted Grade Point Averages (GPAs). Weighted grades are calculated as follows:

• A = 5
• B = 4
• C = 3
• D = 2
• NG = 0 (note: “NG” is not weighted)

See the list below for weighted courses:

Dual Credit Courses

*See individual university for specifics.

Instructional Policies and Information

Schedule Change and Class Withdrawal Policy

Adding and Dropping Classes:

• Students may request schedule changes only during the first six days of the semester.
• After the first six days of the semester, students may no longer add or drop a course without completing the formal withdrawal process.
• Students should notify counselors of scheduling errors (e.g., incorrect course level, duplicate courses) within the first six days of the semester for correction.

Withdrawal Process:

• Any class dropped after the first six days of the semester will appear on the student’s transcript with a “W” (withdrawal) notation.
• Students seeking to withdraw from a class after the initial six-day period must meet with administration and their family to discuss the withdrawal.
• Withdrawals in the final month of the semester are not permitted unless there are extenuating circumstances. Students should consult their counselor for more information on the withdrawal process.

Year-Long Course Commitment:

• Students are expected to remain in full-year courses unless a withdrawal request is made within the first six days of the first semester.
• Dropping year-long courses is not permitted outside of this window unless an appeal is submitted and approved through the administrative process.

Course Selection Considerations:

• Students who only need 0.5 credit should ensure they select only 0.5 credit during course selection to prevent unnecessary schedule changes.
• TuHS counselors work diligently to accommodate elective choices requested during Spring course selection. Since staffing and course offerings are based on these requests, students are expected to honor their selections and complete the courses they have chosen.

Courses Outside of Tualatin High School

Credit Recovery

Grade Appeals

Homework Requests

Incomplete Grades

“Pass/No Grade” Grading

Repeating and Transcribing Courses

Schedule Changes

Teacher Changes

1. Student meets with the teacher to discuss concerns or questions
2. Parent and student have a minimum of one conference with the teacher
3. Conference with parent, student, teacher, counselor, and Associate Principal to determine appropriate action
4. Based on the previous data and recommendation from the team, the Associate Principal determines the placement for the student. If a change is made, the receiving teacher is determined by whoever has the lowest enrollment and by ensuring that all classes are balanced. If classes are full, a teacher change may not be possible.
5. You may appeal the Associate Principal’s decision to the Principal.

Grade and Report Card Facts

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

NCAA Requirements

English

Social Science

Mathematics

Natural/ Physical Science

Additional Core

Post High School Guidance and Planning

What is your Post High School Plan?  College?  Professional/Technical School?  Work? Military?  There are lots of great options for your future!

9th Grade

• Choose classes that interest and challenge you
• Get involved in sports, clubs, and/or activities at TuHS
• Try volunteering in the community for something you find important
• Do the best you can in your classes and establish a strong GPA

10th Grade

• Perfect your reading comprehension, time management, and study skills
• Start thinking about what you like to do that could turn into a career and log into your SchooLinks account to help your explore career interests
• Record your community service hours including the date of service, hours worked, organization and a brief description of the service you provided
• Attend college and career information workshops at your school
• Continue to focus on a strong GPA or work to improve your GPA

11th Grade

• Check college websites for admission requirements
• Tour college Campuses or trade schools
• Attend a local college fairs
• Consider an internship or job shadow for a career you are interested in
• Meet with the college and career center for post high school planning 
• Take an SAT or ACT if recommended by a university you’re interested in

12th Grade

• Verify you're on track to graduate with your counselor
• Check college websites for application information, deadlines, financial aid and housing information
• Add transcript requests and Common Application information to your SchooLinks account
• Apply for FAFSA, ORSAA, and scholarships to help pay for schooling
• Meet with the college and career center for college, career, and financial aid support
• If interested in the military explore different branches and meet with a recruiter
• If interested in the trades, research schools and explore companies you would like to work for

Oregon Public University Systems

Tualatin High School HONORS

VALEDICTORIAN REQUIREMENTS for 2025-2026 graduates:

HONOR CORD REQUIREMENTS for 2025-2026 graduates:
***Subject to change on a yearly basis***

• Complete at least 9 unique credits from the following list by the end of the senior year (see list below).
• Complete at least 4 credits from four different Honors categories.
• Pass courses with a letter grade.
• Courses can only be counted once toward Honors credit.
• Meet all other graduation requirements.
• Must complete the entirety of a course to receive credit.

 HONOR CORD SUBJECT AREAS AND COURSES

VALEDICTORIAN REQUIREMENTS for 2027+ graduates:

• The student with the highest weighted GPA in the graduating class will be designated the Valedictorian.*
• The student must have no Pass/Fail courses counted toward graduation.
• The student must have no Withdrawals (W) recorded on their transcript.
• Grades will be verified one month prior to graduation to confirm academic excellence through all coursework.

SALUTATORIAN REQUIREMENTS for 2027+ graduates:

• The student with the second highest weighted GPA in the graduating class will be designated the Salutatorian.*
• The student must have no Pass/Fail courses counted toward graduation.
• The student must have no Withdrawals (W) recorded on their transcript.
• Grades will be verified one month prior to graduation to confirm academic excellence through all coursework.

OREGON HONORS DIPLOMA SEAL for 2027+ graduates (replaces honor cord):

What is the Oregon Honors Diploma Seal?
The Oregon Honors Diploma Seal recognizes and celebrates students' academic achievement. Students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above by the end of their seventh semester will receive a formal seal on their transcript. This recognition, aligned with Oregon Department of Education (ODE) guidelines, ensures a consistent and fair approach to honoring academic excellence across the state. 

How to Earn the Oregon Honors Diploma Seal:
To earn the Oregon Honors Diploma Seal, you must:

• Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of your seventh semester.

Recommendation: Take Challenging Classes
While taking advanced courses is not required to earn the Oregon Honors Diploma Seal, we strongly recommend and encourage that students challenge themselves academically. Rigorous courses can help you grow as a learner, develop critical-thinking skills, and prepare for future success.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
• Dual credit courses.
• Highest level course in an elective sequence.

• Dive deeper into subjects you are passionate about.
• Challenge yourself and expand your skills.
• Build a strong foundation for college and career success.

Plan Your Academic Pathway
As you plan your classes, we encourage you to explore advanced course opportunities at your school which will enhance college applications and scholarship opportunities. Review our school’s list of recommended advanced courses on the weighted courses page of the online Academic Planning Guide.

TAG PROGRAM

TAG Mission Statement

District Tag Philosophy

• Gifted students are individuals with unique patterns of abilities and interests.
• Gifted students benefit from spending time with peers with similar abilities and interests.
• Gifted students must be provided instruction in core curriculum at their level and rate of learning.
• Gifted students may need counseling and guidance to address their academic and social needs.

District Goals: TAG Students 

1. Identify academically talented and intellectually gifted students.
2. Support of classroom teachers so they can provide TAG students with differentiated learning opportunities that are designed to meet their rate and level of learning.
3. Provide enriched opportunities for TAG students.
4. Assist teachers to provide students with instruction that fosters inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and autonomous learning.
5. Help qualified students understand themselves as learners.

TAG CLASSROOM OPTIONS 

OREGON SEAL OF BILITERACY

 International Baccalaureate Program