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Academics

School counselors play a critical role in ensuring schools provide a safe, caring environment and that students have the necessary mindsets and behaviors to advance academic achievement outcomes. Educational institutions are evaluated on student outcomes, especially academic achievement. School counselors working in this educational environment play a critical role in ensuring students have the academic development (in addition to the social/emotional and career development) knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful. School counselors can assist schools in providing an environment conducive to and supportive of academic success.

Honor Graduates, Class of 2022 Pirates 85 Pirates Earned this Distinction.
Seal of Biliteracy, Class of 2022 Pirates 38 Pirates Earned this Distinction.

Honors Graduation Requirements
Honor Candidates

Potential Honor Grads will be identified after 1st-term grades during their senior year. Applications will be distributed to qualified candidates. All deadlines must be met.
- Four AP with passing grades (1 English, 1 Math or Science, and 2 others) 1 must be taken senior year.
- Perform 50 verifiable hours of community service.
- 9-12 GPA of 3.6 (not including PE or TA classes) at the end of the fourteenth quarter on 4x4 block schedule.
- An autobiographical essay in senior year (as required by the UC application process).
- C's or higher in 2nd term, 9-week grade check of their senior year.
Golden State Seal Merit Diploma Eligibility
1. English language arts/literacy (ELA)—students must have earned one of any of the following:
  1. A grade of B+ or above (or numerical equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine or ten or eleven
  2. An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
2. Mathematics—students must have earned one of any of the following:
  1. A grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine or ten or eleven
  2. An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
3. Science—students must have earned one of any of the following:
  1. An achievement level of "Standard Met" or above for the high school California Science Test taken in grade ten or eleven
  2. An grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine, ten or eleven
4. U.S. history—students must have earned one of any of the following:
  1. A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) upon completion of the required U.S. history course (each semester)
  2. A qualifying score that demonstrates mastery of the subject as determined by the LEA for an examination produced by a private provider or the LEA
5. Two additional subject areas—students may choose from any of the following:
  1. Any additional qualifying grade or score listed above, earned for the subject of ELA, mathematics, science, or U.S. history not already used to meet eligibility
  2. A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) upon the completion of high school courses in other subjects
  3. A qualifying score that demonstrates mastery of other subjects, as determined by the LEA, for an examination produced by a private provider or the LEA
Honor Roll & Principal's Honor Roll
We believe that celebrating hard work is critical to ensure our Pirates feel valued and appreciated. One way we are celebrating hard work is through academic honor.

Principal's Honor Roll

The Principal's Honor Roll is designed to honor those Oceanside High School students, in each grade level class, per term that have:
- No F’s for Academic Grade
- Must have earned at least 4 letter grades (20 credits completed in term).
Each member will earn a Certificate. They will also be publicly recognized for their efforts each term.

Honor Roll

The Honor Roll is designed to honor those Oceanside High School students, in each grade level class, per term that have:
- No F’s
- Must have earned at least 4 letter grades (20 credits completed in term).
Each member will earn a Certificate. They will also be publicly recognized for their efforts each term.
State Seal of Biliteracy

The California SSB (Ed. Code SEction 51461(a), is awarded to high school seniors who attain a high level of proficiency in 2 or more languages. The criteria for this award are noted here:

English (all 3 are required)

1. Completion of all required ELA courses for graduation, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in those courses.

2. SBAC ELA Standard Met or higher (this was waived for Class of 2021)

3. Demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English through one of the following:

a) Score of 3 or higher on AP Exam

b) Score of 4 or higher on IB Exam

c) Completion of high school World Language courses through Year-4, with overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses.

d) Earn a passing score equivalent to 3.0 on a state approved alternative exam requiring demonstrated mastery of speaking, reading & writing at the level of Year-4.

e) Score 600 or higher on SAT-2 World Language Exam

In addition, students whose primary language is not English must also demonstrate proficiency in their primary language as measured by the ELPAC or CELD-T Exam.

Honors Graduation Requirements

Golden State Seal Merit Diploma Eligibility

Honor Roll & Principal's Honor Roll

State Seal of Biliteracy