Course Levels: The classes offered at Thousand Oaks High School, are offered at various levels:
Specialized Academic Instruction for students who have an individualized educational plan (IEP) and who have those services written into their IEP.
CP (College Preparatory) courses meet the requirements for admission to all four-year colleges and universities.
H (Honors) courses meet the requirements of all four-year colleges and universities. They offer in-depth coverage of various subject areas and provide added challenges and enrichment. Outstanding academic achievement is required for placement in these courses.
AP (Advanced Placement) courses are at the college level and prepare students to take the Advanced Placement tests given by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who meet the exam requirements may earn college credit for AP courses.
All students in H/AP classes are reasonably expected to receive an “A” or “B” grade; therefore, consistent with the prerequisites for honors courses. Students that do not achieve a grade of “B” or better at each grading period may need to petition to remain eligible for this program. Initial placement depends on a combination of criteria and availability of space.
Schedule of Classes: Students are required to take specific classes their freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year. In grades 9th - 11th, students are required to take six classes. In general, each year long class will earn 10 credits. Semester classes will earn 5 credits.
Credit breakdown by grade level:
After successful completion of 9th grade: 60 credits
After successful completion of 10th grade: 120 credits
After successful completion of 11th grade: 180 credits
Assuming successful completion of all credits to begin their 12th grade year, students will only need 50 total credits for their senior year. Students in this situation have the option of only taking 5 classes in 12th grade.