The curriculum is designed to emphasize academic skills in English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Health.
Students must meet the following requirements for graduation from OCHS and university admission:
High School Subject Area
State Mandated Requirements* for High School Graduation
UC/CSU Requirements for Freshman
OCHS Graduation Requirements
English Literature & Language Arts
Three years
Four years of approved courses
Four years of approved courses
Mathematics
Two years, inlcuding Algebra I
Three years, including Algebra, Geometry and Intermediate Algebra
Four years. Example of course titles: Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Social Studies
Three years of History/Social Science, including one year of U.S. History, Geography; one year of World History, Culture, and Geography; and one semester each of American government and Economics.
Two years of History/Social Science, including one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and one-half year of Civics or American Government; and one year of World History, Cultures, and Geography.
Three years. Example of course titles: U.S. History, World History, American Government , World Geography and Economics
Science
Two years, including biological and physical sciences.
Two years with lab required, chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Three years recommended.
Four years. Example of course titles: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science.
Foreign Language
One year of either Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language.
Two years in same language required.
Two years in same language required.
Visual and Performing Arts
One year of either Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language.
One year of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music, or Visual Art.
One year. Examples of course titles: Art 1, Photography, Art History.
Physical Education
Two years
Not required
Two years. Health/P.E
Electives
One year**
Three years.Example of course titles: Anthropology, Poetry, Journalism, Film & Fiction, Contemporary Literature.
Total
13
15 (7 in the last two years)
23
* Beginning in 2005-06, all students must pass the California High School Exit Examination prior to graduation, in addition to meeting course requirements.
** Must be chosen from approved academic courses in history, English, advanced mathematics, lab science, foreign language, social science, or fine arts.
