Academic & Career Planning
It’s time to start the course request process for the 2021-2022 school year!
The scheduling process is an exciting part of defining your high school experience. At OHS, we offer more than 200 classes that can help you explore topics of interest, several programs that may help you learn more about potential career-focused learning opportunities, and hands-on experiences that allow you to apply your interest in real-world settings. Our teachers and support staff are incredibly proud of the opportunities that exist at OHS, and we look forward to helping you identify the best classes to help you achieve your goals!
Based on student feedback, we have made some minor changes to the course request process. Specifically, we are spending two months to help you explore and discern classes, rather than the traditional two-week window. Please take a few minutes to review the information and links provided below.
Missed Program Information Night on January 6?
If you missed Program Information Night on January 6, 2021, you can use the links below to see the presentations for several unique programs.
Program | Description |
Workforce, Apprenticeship, and Workplace Learning Opportunities | Students and families across all grade levels interested in programs designed to help students prepare for careers in the trades, nursing, or seeking youth apprenticeship opportunities are invited to meet with Mrs. Stefan. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme | Current sophomores focused on a four-year college pathway should come and learn more about this unique, rigorous, and prestigious two-year intensive college preparation program. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Programme | Current sophomores who have identified a desire to focus their post-high school studies in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Business, Finance, or Computer Science should attend this session to learn more about the IB Career Programme, which infuses the development of personal and professional skills with innovative and hands-on content-based courses. >> Click here to watch the presentation (watch in presentation mode to hear sound) |
Dual-Credit and Start College Now | Current juniors are invited to learn more about college-based learning experiences available to them during senior year. These learning experiences include Dual-Credit and Start College Now opportunities. |
Oconomowoc Virtual Learning Community (OVLC) | All students and families are invited to learn more about our online learning community and how to enroll in online courses for next year. |
2021-22 Scheduling Information for Current 8th Grade Families
Students and families of current 8th-graders
>> Click this link to read a letter from OHS Principal, Mr. Jason Curtis: Welcome Incoming OHS Freshman! Scheduling Information for 2021-22
CURRENT 8TH GRADE FAMILIES AND STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO THE OHS RACCOON READY FRESHMAN INFORMATION NIGHT!
Monday, January 11, 2021
Live Streamed Information Night
7:00-8:00 p.m.
>> Click here for the live stream link
The evening is designed for parents and students to start their journey as Oconomowoc High School Raccoons. The night will include:
- A review of the OHS Program Planning Guide and scheduling courses
- An introduction to school culture and expectations
- An introduction to the clubs and extracurricular opportunities available to OHS Raccoons during their high school journey
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Open House & Academic Advising Night
5:00-8:00 p.m.
OHS Gale Douglas Field House
** Families will need to pre-register for a 1-hour visit - click here to register in advance
The open house event gives students and parents an opportunity to:
- Meet with OHS faculty to talk about courses, ask questions, and get recommendations
- Further explore the extracurricular and athletic opportunities at OHS
- Walk around campus for the first time
We can't hide our #OconPride! Join us at Freshman information night to be Raccoon Ready for next fall.
2021-22 Scheduling Information for Current OHS Families
Students and Families of Current 9th - 11th Grade OHS Students
>> Click this link to read a letter from OHS Principal, Mr. Jason Curtis: Hello Raccoons! Scheduling Information for 2020-21
CURRENT OHS 9TH-11th GRADE FAMILIES AND STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO our Program Information Night!
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Two Virtual Sessions Available at 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
>> Registration is required - use this link to register for sessions
We offer several programs to support students in their identified post-high school pathways. This support includes intensive college preparation and apprenticeship opportunities. Families are invited to learn more about these programs at our Program Information Night. At these information sessions, you will learn more about which courses align with your goals and how the programs support your career pathways. Presenters will include administrators, teachers, recent alumni, students, and parents to answer your questions.
Program | Description |
Workforce, Apprenticeship, and Workplace Learning Opportunities | Students and families across all grade levels interested in programs designed to help students prepare for careers in the trades, nursing, or seeking youth apprenticeship opportunities are invited to meet with Mrs. Stefan. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme | Current sophomores focused on a four-year college pathway should come and learn more about this unique, rigorous, and prestigious two-year intensive college preparation program. |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Programme | Current sophomores who have identified a desire to focus their post-high school studies in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Business, Finance, or Computer Science should attend this session to learn more about the IB Career Programme, which infuses the development of personal and professional skills with innovative and hands-on content-based courses. >> Click here to watch the presentation (watch in presentation mode to hear sound) |
Dual-Credit and Start College Now | Current juniors are invited to learn more about college-based learning experiences available to them during senior year. These learning experiences include Dual-Credit and Start College Now opportunities. |
Oconomowoc Virtual Learning Community (OVLC) | All students and families are invited to learn more about our online learning community and how to enroll in online courses for next year. |
Academic and Career Planning Guide for 2021-22
The 2021-22 OHS Academic & Career Planning Guide
The Academic and Career Planning Guide is electronic-based and allows you to access each department’s course offerings and descriptions easily. Please take some time to review the document and course descriptions as you prepare to make your course requests for next year. The guide will provide the following information:
- Course descriptions
- Career clusters and pathways of study
- Graduation requirements
- Grading and credit information
- Exceptional learning opportunities
- Scheduling timeline
- Course request sheets
- Student Services information
- Directory
Click this link to access the 2021-22 OHS Academic & Career Planning Guide [Live Binder Link]
Click this link to access a PDF version of the 2021-22 Program Planning Guide [PDF]
Check Out a Video from Mrs. Werchowski for the 2021-22 Academic & Career Planning Guide!
Need Help Navigating the Planning Guide?
Click here for a link to the Live Binder tutorial video