Curriculum Guide

Graduation Requirements

River Oaks School offers two distinct diplomas to our students: The River Oaks Diploma, which follows the Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum, and the River Oaks Honors Diploma, which requires students to take a more advanced course of study.

Standard River Oaks Diploma Requirements

• English - 4 Units
• Mathematics - 4 Units
• Science - 4 Units
• Social Studies - 4 Units
• Physical Education - 2 Units
• Foreign Language - 2 Sequential Units
• Art - 1 Unit

River Oaks Honors Diploma Requirements

• All of the above courses for the Standard River Oaks Diploma
• At least six courses must be Honors level or higher.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0

Honors Courses

These courses are of a higher degree of difficulty than a standard class, and they demand that students rise to the challenge through the completion of additional enrichment assignments that encourage student learning and work ethic.

The following courses are offered at the Honors level:

• English: I-IV
• Mathematics: Pre-Calculus, Algebra III
• Science: Biology I-II, Chemistry, Physical Science

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is an excellent option for students who wish to attend a public Louisiana university to earn college credit. At River Oaks School, we partner with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, our local university, to offer some of the finest courses a high school student can take.

In partnership with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, the following courses are offered for Dual Enrollment credit:

• Music Enjoyment
• Art Appreciation
• Wester Civilization I and II
• Introduction to Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Medical Terminology
• Sociology
• Biology 

These offerings are subject to change on a yearly basis, as the agreement between River Oaks School and ULM is negotiated each year.