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Oxffordd HigH gh Schhoool20116-220177Cooursse CCatallog745 N. Oxford RooadOxforO rd, MI 483771(2488) 969-51000wwww.oxffordscchoolss.org
Table of ContentsLetter to Students and ParentsPage 4Administration and CounselorsPage 5Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Student ProfilePage 6Graduation RequirementsPage 7-8International Baccalaureate ProgrammePage 9-11State Requirement Modification OptionsPage 12Units of CreditPage 12How to Register for ClassesPage 12Schedule AdjustmentsPage 13Optional Learning OpportunitiesPage 13-14Alternative Methods of Obtaining CreditsPage 14Dual EnrollmentPage 15AssessmentsPage 16Academic ProgressPage 16Academic HonorsPage 17-18College PreparationPage 19NCAA EligibilityPage 20-21Career PathwaysPage 22Applied TechnologyPage 23-30Business, Management, Marketing & TechnologyPage 31-38Health and Physical EducationPage 39-42Language ArtsPage 43-49Life ManagementPage 50MathematicsPage 51-56SciencePage 57-63Social StudiesPage 64-68Visual and Performing ArtsPage 69-77World LanguagesPage 78-81Oakland Schools Technical Centers: Northeast and NorthwestPage 82-85Oxford Arts ConservatoryPage 86-89
Welcomee to Oxxford HighHSSchoollAccreddited by thee North Cenntral Association of Coolleges and SchoolsDeaar Students anda Parents,Thiss Oxford Hiigh School CourseCCataalog containns the informmation you wwill need too plan and sselectcourrses for nextt school yearr, and assistss in the deveelopment off long range strategies foor completing therequuired courses and earninng the creditts necessaryy for graduattion. Please study the coontents careefullyso thhat you can makeman infoformed decision regardinng course sellections.Thee course offeerings, and the descriptioons includedd here, are pproposed forr next year. The numberr andtypee of courses actually offfered will deepend, in part, upon the demand exppressed throough your coourserequuests, and availableastaaff. It is immportant thatt you give serious thoought to youur planningg andseleections, pleasse refer to thhe pages conttaining geneeral informattion as well.Oxfford High SchoolSoperaates on a rotatingrseveen period sschedule. TThis ensuress students bbeingaffoorded the beenefit of Inteernational BaccalaureateBe subject arreas, the oppportunity to fit in all oof thegradduation requuirements off the Michiggan Merit Curriculum,Cas well as the flexibillity to selecct theelecctives soughtt in a well-roounded educcation.Easyy to follow instructionss are includeed with youur course sellection formm. While thee counselorss andotheer staff memmbers are preepared to asssist in this process, yourr input is esssential to itss success. Coourseoffeerings and staffing are baased on the requestsrthatt you make aat this time. Future requuests to channge astuddent’s scheddule will be strictly reguulated and adjustmentsawill only bbe approvedd for extenuatingcircuumstances.We want to exteend a warm welcome too Oxford Higgh School, aand look forwward to worrking with yoou tohool experiennce.ensuure a successsful high schSinccerely,Toddd M. DunckkleyPrinncipal
Oxford High School745 N. Oxford Rd.Oxford, MI 48371248.969.5100Fax: 248.969.5145Web Site: www.oxfordschools.orgHIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONTodd DunckleyCarolyn CregarKurt NussCole AndrewsLaura FarwellPrincipalAssistant Principal/MYP AdministratorAssistant Principal/IB Diploma AdministratorAthletic DirectorDean of StudentsCOUNSELING DEPARTMENTStephanie BrevikMary GuzikLindsay HouseJeremy LaValleyShawn or, OIPINTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COORDINATORSMolly DarnellJason EldridgeMiddle Years Programme CoordinatorIB Diploma Programme CoordinatorCENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONTim ThroneNancy LatowskiKen WeaverSam BarnaDenise SweatSuperintendentDeputy SuperintendentChief Academic OfficerChief Operations OfficerAssociate Superintendent of Student ServicesBOARD OF EDUCATION 2015-2016Joyce BrasingtonDan D’AlessandroCarol MitchellJim ReisMike SchweigKim ShumakerMark Stepek
Vision StatementTo Create a World-Class Education Today, to Shape Tomorrow’s Selfless-Global Leaders.Mission StatementOxford Secondary Schools work together with local and global communities to educate learners with rigorouscoursework, while fostering skills relevant to each individual and enhancing cooperative relationships. Weprepare learners for success in a world community where they are invested in the process of makingprincipled decisions.Oxford Student Profile/Exit OutcomesOxford learners strive to be:InquirersThey develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning willbe sustained throughout their lives.KnowledgeableThey explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.ThinkersThey exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approachcomplex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.CommunicatorsThey understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than onelanguage and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly incollaboration with others.PrincipledThey act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignityof the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and theconsequences that accompany them.Open-mindedThey understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to theperspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed toseeking and evaluating a range of points of view and are willing to grow from the experiences.CaringThey show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have apersonal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to theenvironment.Risk-takersThey approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have theindependence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate indefending their beliefs.BalancedThey understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personalwell-being for themselves and others.ReflectiveThey give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess andunderstand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personaldevelopment.Non discrimination PolicyAll courses offered by Oxford Schools follow the district policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, or disability, In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure thatthe lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation.
Graduation RequirementsEducational Development Plan (EDP)All students are required to have an EDP which will be updated annually. Students are encouraged to work with theirparents to design a four-year planned program for grades 9-12.Transfer StudentsAdjustments will be made so that a student neither receives an advantage nor a disadvantage when transferring credits.Home Schooled students transferring to the high school will receive a comprehensive assessment to determine propergrade level placement.Credit Requirements - 26 credits are required for graduationCreditsGraduation RequirementsPhysical Education0.5Health0.5Language Arts/ Language A4Mathematics4Science3Social Studies/ Humanities3Technology0.5Visual and Performing Arts1World Language (2 Years while in High School)2Remaining Electives7.5Total26Science: 3 Credits(Optional Paths) Biology (1 credit), Chemistry (1 credit) and Physics (1 credit)OR Biology (1 credit), Chemistry(1 credit) and Physical Sci. P(1/2 credit) and Science Elective(1/2 credit)OR Biology (1 credit), Physical Sci. C/P(1 credit) and Chemistry(1 credit) or Physics (1 credit)Social Studies: 3 Credits U.S. History & Geography(1 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) U.S. Civics (1/2 credit) World History & Geography(1 credit)Physical Education: ½ CreditHealth: ½ CreditLanguage Arts: 4 Credits Language Arts 9 (1 credit) Language Arts 10 (1 credit) Language Arts 11 (1 credit) Language Arts 12 (1 credit)Mathematics: 4 Credits Algebra I (1 credit) Geometry (1 credit) Algebra II (1 credit) 1 Credit during Senior YearWorld Language: 2 Credits Must be a continuation of thestudent’s Middle School WorldLanguage, and at least 2 credits mustbe earned at the High School while ingrades 9 and 10.Technology: ½ CreditVisual/Performing Arts: 1 CreditState Mandated Testing-The successful completion of all state mandated tests are a requirement for graduation. See Assessments on page 16.
International Baccalaureate ProgrammeThe International Baccalaureate (IB) is a nonprofit international educational foundation, motivated by itsmission, focused on the student. Founded in 1968, they currently work with schools in over 140 countries todevelop and offer three challenging programs to students aged 3 to 19 years.IB Mission StatementThe International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help tocreate a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to developchallenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learnerswho understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)Oxford High School offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The IB Middle Years Programme, forstudents in grades 6-10, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace andunderstand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become critical and reflectivethinkers.The MYP consists of eight subject groups integrated through five areas of interaction that provide a frameworkfor learning within and across the subjects. Students are required to study their mother tongue, a secondlanguage, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and technology. In the final year of theprogramme, students also engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate the understandings andskills they have developed throughout the programme.IB Diploma Programme (DP)Oxford High School offers the Diploma Programme (DP), a rigorous pre-university course of studies for highlymotivated students in grades 11and 12. The broad and balanced curriculum requires students to study languages,social science, experimental science, mathematics, and an elective course. There are over 2500 universities from75 countries accepting the IB Diploma.Students pursuing the IB Diploma at OHS fulfill all Michigan and District requirements and can graduate with adiploma from Oxford High School and International Baccalaureate. Ninth and Tenth grade students whowish to participate in the diplo- ma program are advised to follow a preparatory pathway of courses. Analternative to the full diploma program allows students to take one or more IB tests for Certificate recognition.
International Baccalaureate ProgrammeIB Diploma RequirementsThe IB Diploma Programme (DP) requires courses in six major areas of study. Student must take three or fourcourses at the higher level (HL) and the rest at standard level (SL). HL courses are required to meet for aminimum of 250 hours and SL course require a minimum of 150 hours of classroom instruction. At OHS, thefollowing choices are offered:Group 1 (Language A): English HL – requiredGroup 2 (Language B): Spanish SL or Chinese SL – required four year program prior to IB assessmentGroup 3 (Individuals and Societies): History HL (includes History of America’s during 11th grade and Twentieth Century Topics in 12th grade) -required Psychology SL - electiveGroup 4 (Experimental Sciences), at least one required Biology HL Physics HL or SLGroup 5 (Mathematics): Math SL or Math Studies SL – required or Math HLGroup 6 (Arts or Elective): Music SL - elective Visual Arts SL - elective one other course from the Experimental Sciences or Individuals and Societies elective offeringsTo obtain the IB diploma candidates must: Successfully complete one course from each area of study listed above and complete IB assessments in eacharea.Complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. This is a class which challenges students to reflectcritically on diverse ways of knowing and areas of knowledge and to consider the role knowledge playsin a global society.Prepare and submit an Extended Essay of 4000 words.Complete a Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) program. This program requires students to perform approximately 150 hours of extra‐curricular activities, portions of which must involve service to the schooland/or community.Full Diploma or Course CertificatesStudents completing the Full Diploma Programme must complete and be successful in each of the criteria listedabove. Students must also meet the conditions detailed in Section V (Conditions for the Award of the IBDiploma) of the Diploma Programme General Regulation.Students may also choose to complete individual Course Certificates. A student who chooses to take one ormore IB courses without completing the full Diploma Program requirements has the opportunity to earn IBCertificates in those classes. A certificate student participating in an IB class must complete all internal andexternal assessments for that course. Students who complete an IB course and pass the exam will receive an IBcertificate in the given subject. Please note that the IB Registration fee will be due during each year a studentwishes to test for individual course certificates.
International Baccalaureate ProgrammeIB DP AssessmentsAll IB DP courses will be graded by Oxford High School instructors for the awarding of grades in compliancewith Oxford Community Schools (OCS) and OHS guidelines. Additionally, each IB DP course will include prescribed specific assessments that will be used for determining the awarding of the IB Diploma or Certificate.All academic courses in the IB Program are assessed in two forms. One is internally by the instructor and one isexternally by IB. The quality of the candidate’s work rests with over 4000 examiners worldwide, led by chiefexaminers with international authority in their fields adhering to uniform standards set by the IB.Each student completes internal assessments: essays, recorded oral presentations, portfolios, or lab work donewithin the curriculum. These assessments are scored against specific rubrics and scores are submitted to IB.Samples of student work, selected randomly, are rescored by an examiner assigned by IB in order to maintainstandardized application of the rubric. Students complete the process with examinations during May of theirjunior and senior years.The points awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). Students can also be awarded up tothree additional points for their combined results on Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. Therefore,the highest total that a Diploma Program student can be awarded is 45 points.The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels ofperformance across the whole diploma and to satisfactory participation in Creativity, Action and Service (CAS).Student Fees in IB Diploma ProgrammeFor the 2016-2017 school year the total cost of a full IB Diploma Programme is approximately 870. These feesinclude a one-time registration fee of 168 and 117 per IB exam taken. The cost may increase if IB raises testand registration fees.If a student chooses to pursue individual course certificates there will be a 164 registration fee for each year oftesting and a 114 fee for each IB exam taken. These fees will be non-refundable once the registration processhas been completed. For information on the course certificate option please consult with your counselor or IBDP Coordinator.Financial assistance and payment plans may be available to students who are in need of these services. OCS iscommitted to ensuring that all students have access to the IB program. Students should contact the Diploma Program Coordinator for more information and help in this process.Application / Registration for the IB Diploma ProgrammeStudents interested in pursuing the IB Diploma should contact their counselor or the IB DP Coordinator. Oncethis interest is identified the student will be provided with further information and an application packet to becompleted by student and parent or legal guardian. This information and application packet may also be foundat www.oxfordschools.org on the Academics page. Students should disclose their intent to enter the DiplomaProgramme by completing the application process no later than February 1 st of their sophomore year and asearly as February 1st of their eighth grade year. The earlier a student declares their intent the sooner they will beable to receive targeted counseling services to best prepare them for the coursework recommended to besuccessful in the Diploma Programme.Further InformationFor further information students should see their counselor or IB DP Coordinator. I nformation can also be foundin the Counseling Office and online at www.oxfordschools.org on the Academics page.12
StateSRequirRremennt Moddificatiion OpptionsThee State of Miichigan has leegislated thatt every student needs to ccomplete all aspects of thhe Michigan MeritCurrriculum. Thee State has allowed for the possibbility that soome students, with the support of theirpareents/guardian, may request a modificcation to thee State graduuation requirrements. Theese modificaations,which may prodduce a ―personal curriculumm plan, are tot be developped by a grouup consisting of the studennt, hisor hher guardian/pparent, the stuudent’s counsselor and admministrative ddesignee. The modified plaan will incorpporateas mmuch of the suubject area coontest expectaations as pracctical, as welll as alignmennt with the stuudent’s educaationaldeveelopment plan (EDP). It is also the reesponsibility ofo the studennt’s parents/guuardian to moonitor their chhild’sproggress against the goals conntained in thee personal currriculum plann as well as contacting inddividual teachhers atleasst twice per seemester.Theere are no modifications alllowed to the State of Michigan requireements for Laanguage Arts,, World Langguage,Scieence, U.S. Ciivics, Algebra I and Geommetry. Requuests to makee modificationns to health/pphysical educcationand visual and peerforming artss requirementts based on addditional courrses beyond tthe required ccredits in LangguageArtss, Math, Sciennce, Social Studies, or Woorld Language will be alloowed only if tthere is no elective class wwithintheir schedule thaat can be droppped to add thhe state requirrement.Studdents and theiir parents neeed to be awaree that if a perrsonal curricuulum plan is ggranted and thhe student doees notachiieve proficienncy in the reqquired creditss, the personaal curriculum is null and vvoid. They aalso need to uunderstannd that a persoonal curriculuum plan may impact NCAAA eligibility, college schoolarships, and college admiissiondeciisions.Units of CreeditCreddit is awardedd in units of ½ for the successful commpletion of a semester couurse. An exceeption is that somevocaational, technnical and coooperative coourses are multiplemperriod courses,, and studennts receive creditcorreesponding to the amount ofo time spent ini class or on the job.Studdents must be enroll
social science, experimental science, mathematics, and an elective course. There are over 2500 universities from 75 countries accepting the IB Diploma. Students pursuing the IB Diploma at OHS fulfill all Michigan and District requirements and can graduate with a diploma
