OPHS Freshman Advisement 2008-2009

The 4 Year Plan

The 4 year plan takes into consideration:

OPHS Graduation Requirements

Post secondary school requirements

Interests and abilities / Majors program

Academic motivation and skills

NCAA requirements (if applicable)

OPHS Graduation Requirements

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4 years English

3.5 years history

½ year health

3 years science

3 years math (geometry)

1/2 year computer

½ year practical skills

½ year life skills

2 years PE

1 year visual performing art

PE requirement

A semester sport played in 10th grade can replace a semester of PE

Sports that begin after second semester begins (in Feb) may not replace PE –

GIRLS – softball, track

BOYS – volleyball, tennis, track, lacross and golf

UC and CSU systemHow does the UC

and CSU determine eligibility?

1. Completion of the required UC "a-g" Subject List in high school;

2. The GPA earned in "a-g" courses taken in the 10th and 11th grades;

3. Scores on standardized tests, including the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT (with Writing), plus two SAT Subject Tests for UC’s (in two different subject areas).

College Requirements

a-g A. History/Social Science – 2 years required

 B. English - 4 years of college-preparatory

 C. Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended. Must complete Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra CP.

 D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended – including: biology and chemistry.

 E. Language Other than English –2 years - Reach level II

F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required 

G. College Preparatory Electives – 1 year required

College Grade requirements

Students may not earn a D or F in any college prep course

The Majors Program

Focus on a career interest

Take “major” courses

Internship

Community service

“Major” on diploma

College application

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