High School Academics

June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $950

This course is an analytical presentation of the government and politics in the United States. It includes the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics with analyses of specific examples. Students are introduced to the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that comprise the U.S. political scene. This course is for rising seniors only. 

.5 units per semester. UC approved. 

Semester 1 Section A/B
June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:30pm

AND

Semester 2 Section A/B
July 6 - July 24
8:00am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $950 each semester

To earn full-year credit students must complete both semesters.

Semester 1
June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:30am - 1:00pm

AND

Semester 2                                                                             
July 6 - July 24
8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $995* each semester

To earn full-year credit, students must complete both semesters.

Marine biology is the study of aquatic biomes including the ocean, estuaries, lakes, and rivers. The flora and fauna will be studied with detailed study of characteristic species, including mammals, osteichthyes, chondrycthyes, gastropods, cephalopods, cnidarians, ctenophores, crustaceans, and sponges.

The course involves lectures, discussions, laboratories, field trips, a weekend excursion to the Pacific Ocean, and trips to oceanographic institutes. The assessment portion of the class involves written lab reports, research papers, section exams, and participation in all aspects of the class.

The course gives students an opportunity to snorkel and explore the environment firsthand. After completing the course, students will be able to identify the makeup of the ocean, the factors that influence the ocean’s salinity, ocean's temperature, oceanic organisms, characteristic vertebrates and invertebrates in the different parts of the ocean, and they will also understand the effect man has on the ocean and his responsibility to protect it.

 .5 units per semester. UC approved.

*Includes cost of field trips.

Semester 1
June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:30pm

AND

Semester 2
July 6 - July 24
8:00am - 12:30pm

Tuition: $950 each semester

To earn full-year credit students must complete both semesters.

College-prep biology is a cutting edge, laboratory-based course in which students will learn about the living world from the simplest cells to complex interactions between living organisms and their environment. 

Major emphasis is placed on chemistry of organic compounds, cell structure and function, ecology, genetics, evolution and intelligent design, biotechnology, and body systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immune, and system interactions).  

Laboratory activities include training and use of microscopy, Vernier digital probes, anatomical dissection, micropipettes and DNA gel electrophoresis. Use of technology is integrated as part of the student’s learning and assessments. Students use their own devices (smart phone, computer) to create elegant digital projects and reports. 

 .5 units per semester. UC approved.

Session 1
June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $995*

OR

Session 2
July 6 - July 24
8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $995*

Interest forms will not be done this year.

This course develops the physical, mental, family, social and spiritual influences on the whole person and their health by providing information, experience and reflection on important health topics. 

Students experience an environment that provides a comprehensive and college-preparatory education through diverse learning experiences within an engaging community. They research and address current and critical issues in health today, including the implications of high-risk behaviors.  Students work with local health agencies as well as cutting edge health colleges and organizations. 

*Field trip is included in the cost

This is a one-semester course. Please select only one semester for .5 units per semester.

June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
9:30am - 1:30pm
Tuition: $950

This course informs students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. Real world topics covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. 

Students design personal and household budgets utilizing checking and saving accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. 

This course provides a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence.

This course is for rising juniors or seniors only.
.5 units per semester. UC approved.

The main purpose of Algebra I is to develop students’ fluency with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The critical areas of instruction involve deepening and extending students understanding of linear and exponential relationships by comparing those relationships and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. In addition, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using exponential and quadratic functions. Some of the overarching elements of this course include the notion of function, solving equations, rates of change and growth patterns, graphs as representations of functions, and modeling. This class is for remediation only                   

Semester 1
June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:30pm                                                                Tuition: $950

Semester 2
July 6 - July 24
8:00am - 12:30pm                                                                      Tuition: $950

June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $950

This course allows students to remediate either semester 1 or semester 2 of rhetoric and style. This is a concentrated course that allows students to revisit the rhetoric and writing concepts taught during the regular course. Students will be working with an instructor in a small-group setting. Course requires students to purchase unannotated textbooks and can expect homework, including reading, outside of the class time. This course is available only to OCS students remediating prior courses of a C- or below. 

.5 units per semester.  

June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $950

This course allows students to remediate either semester 1 or semester 2 of grammar and composition. This is a concentrated course that allows students to revisit the main grammar and writing concepts taught during the regular course. Students will be working with an instructor in a small-group setting.

Course requires students to purchase unannotated textbooks and can expect homework, including reading, outside of the class time. This course is available only to OCS students remediating prior courses of a C- or below. 

.5 units per semester

June 15 - July 2 (no class June 19)
8:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $950

This course allows students to remediate semester 1 of analytical reading. This is a concentrated course that allows students to revisit the close reading skills taught during the regular course. Students work with an instructor in a small-group setting. Course requires students to purchase unannotated textbooks and can expect homework, including reading, outside of the class time. This course is available only to OCS students remediating prior courses of a C- or below.

.5 units per semester.

Session 1
June 8, 9, 11
8:30am - 3:00pm
Tuition: $425

OR

Session 2
June 8, 10, 11
8:30am - 3:00pm
Tuition: $425

“CAW” is an intensive college application workshop for rising seniors seeking a significant jump on the college application process. During this time, students receive instruction regarding the admission process, financial aid, scholarships, writing their personal statement(s) and completing applications. Cost of program includes all necessary materials. Students should eat a healthy breakfast before arriving each morning. Open only to current OCS students. Choose one session only. For rising seniors only.

Cancellation Policy:   Refunds are issued as follows: If a withdrawal request is received by the college counseling office by May 19 the tuition, less a non-refundable administrative fee of $100 will be refunded. No refunds will be made for withdrawals made six (6) business days prior to the first date of your session. Cost of CAW is not prorated due to absence, illness or late entry. 

Semester 1                                                                             
June 15- July 2 (no class on June 19)   
8:00am-12:00pm

AND

Semester 2                                                                                  July 6- July 24                                                                      8:00am-12:00pm                                                                    Tuition: $950 each semester

To earn full-year credit, students must complete both semesters.

Introduction to Blender (six weeks)

Blender is a free, open-source 3D computer graphics software suite used for modeling, animation, rendering, rigging, simulation, video editing, and visual effects (VFX). Over the course of six weeks, students will develop a strong foundation in Blender and learn how to apply it in creative fields that best suit their interests.

During weeks one to three, students will learn the fundamentals of Blender, including navigating the interface and understanding essential tools. Students will create 3D models of objects both realistically and imaginatively. Basic design principles will be introduced to help students develop original ideas and translate them from 2D sketches into 3D models. Projects will include building characters and props for world-building, as well as constructing abstract 3D works inspired by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. Students will also learn basic lighting, coloring, and texturing techniques to create fully realized 3D pieces.

In the weeks four to six, students will be introduced to basic rigging, which involves adding skeletal structures to models in order to animate them. After understanding how rigging works, students will create simple animations, beginning with character jumps and progressing to walk and run cycles. Core principles of animation will be taught to help students produce animations that are more realistic, expressive, and engaging.

Throughout the six-week course, students will complete small projects with daily goals designed to build skills progressively. The course concludes with an open-ended final project in which students focus on their chosen area of interest, such as video game design, animated short films, or 3D-printed sculpture, and present a complete piece that demonstrates their technical and creative growth.

Due to extended daily screen time, blue-light glasses are recommended for all students. Most classes will be conducted in Mac lab on the middle school campus. Educational outings to museums will also be included as part of the course.