Summer academies are an excellent way to see if a specific career in which you are interested is a good fit. Most academies focus on careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. They are free for students in Grades 8-12 and are either commuter or residential. For more information, visit www.okhighered.org/summer-academies or call 1-800-858-1840. You can find a link under “Educational Websites.”

CORE CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AT WYNNEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

• 4 units of English/Language Arts

• 3 units of mathematics (Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II is most common path)

• 3 units of science (one of those must be Biology I)

• 3 units of social studies (must include 1 U.S. History .5 to 1 U.S. Government, .5 Oklahoma History)

• 2 units of fine art (music, band, visual)

• 9 units of elective (personal financial literacy plus 8.5 more)

COLLEGE-PREP/WORK READY CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

• 4 units of English/Language Arts

• 3 units of mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

• 3 units of laboratory science (one of those must be Biology I)

• 3 units of history/citizenship (Must include 1 United State History, ½ to 1 United States Government, ½ Oklahoma History)

• 2 units of same foreign or non-English language or computer technology

• 1 unit of fine art—music, band, visual

• 8 units of electives—personal financial literacy plus 7.5 more