Requests for academic class changes should be received in the Counseling Office no later than two weeks into the school year and within the first five days of the second semester. Requests for academic changes after the deadline require a conference with the assistant principal, counselor, teacher and parent. NO CLASS CHANGES WILL BE MADE UNLESS THE CHANGE IS NEEDED TO MEET GRADUATION OR COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
DROPPING CLASSES
A student who drops a course during the first six weeks of the semester may do so without an entry on his/her permanent record. A student who drops a course after the first six weeks of the semester shall receive an F grade on his/her permanent record, unless otherwise decided by the principal or designee because of extenuating circumstances.
REPEATED CLASSES
With the approval of the Principal or designee, a student may repeat a course in order to raise his/her grade. The student shall receive subject area credit for taking the course only once. Both grades shall appear on the transcript and be computed into the student’s GPA. Elective credit will be awarded in sequential courses only.
OFFICE AIDES & TEACHER AIDES
OHHS believes that core and elective courses provide the best education. Thus, Office/Teacher Aide (TA) classes are only offered to Seniors who have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, have met or are meeting their College and Career Graduation requirement and do not have excessive absences or discipline entries. To be TA or Student Store Worker, students must meet the minimum qualifications outlined above. Qualifications may only be waived by the OHHS Administration.
LATE ARRIVAL / EARLY DISMISSAL
Senior students may be scheduled for either late arrival or early dismissal as long as they have achieved at least 175 credits. Please note, being scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal is a privilege. If a student accrues excessive tardies/truancies (excused or unexcused) or has excessive discipline entries, the privilege will be revoked and the student will be scheduled for an elective course. Students must arrive and leave through the student gate located near the student parking lot. If a late arrival student, they may not be on campus prior to their first class. If a student is an early release student, they may not remain on campus after their last class.
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
OHHS has a Special Education program to serve students with unique educational needs. To qualify for special assistance in this program, students need to be referred by the Student Study Team (SST) for testing. Referral to the SST can be made by the teacher, parent, or counselor. For information, contact Counseling.
STUDENT STUDY TEAM
The SST is composed of an administrator, counselors, psychologist, parents, student, current teachers and instructors of specialized programs for which students qualify. The team explores and determines all options available to enable the student to be more successful either in one particular area, or in a total program. Some of the options available are listed on page 18. For information, contact Counseling.
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE - BRIDGE PROGRAM
The Bridge program is offered to help senior students transition to VVC. It provides the tools to transition to VVC without stepping foot on the VVC campus. Interested students should see the college and career counselor for information or may make inquiries at the Career Center.