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 Admiring his trofee by SuperMom2Boys. 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 10 th 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 system How 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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