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Providing extraordinary opportunities

to every learner.

OHS is a college preparatory institution that integrates college readiness in a technology rich classroom to offer four-year advanced studies in all core subjects. Students can begin their honors studies as pre-AP students in 9th and 10th grade and advance through both community college dual enrollment and Advanced Placement studies in these areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Laboratory Sciences, Social Studies, Fine Arts, World Languages, and Career and Technical Education.

Sandra Day O’Connor High School

The vision for Sandra Day O’Connor High School is one of

high academic achievement for all students within a safe learning environment.

The mission of Sandra Day O’Connor High School is to

empower students to learn, lead and contribute.

The motto for all patrons of Sandra Day O’Connor High School is

Expect the Best. Get the Best. Be the Best.

Sandra Day O'Connor High School | 25250 N. 35th Avenue | Phoenix, AZ 85083 |

Phone#623-445-7100 / Fax#623-445-7180

www.sdohs.dvusd.org

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Advanced Placement Courses

Dual Enrollment Courses

Honors Courses

AP English Language and Comp- 11th AP English Literature and Comp- 12th

ENH 110 -11th ENG 101-102- 12th Electives (11/12 elective) COM 100 Communications- CRW 150 Creative Writing-

ELA 1-2 Honors- 9th ELA 3-4 Honors- 10th Electives Academic Decathlon Honors- 10-12th

AP Statistics- 4th year+ AP Calculus AB- 5th year AP Calculus BC- 6th year

4th Year Math Courses- MAT 151 College Algebra- MAT 206 Statistics- MAT 187 Pre-Calculus Honors-

In Sequence- Algebra 1-2 Honors Geometry 1-2 Honors Algebra 3-4 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors

11th and 12th Grade- AP Physics I- AP Physics II- AP Biology- AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science

11th and 12th Grade- Bio 101 General Biology Bio 105 Environmental Science Bio 160 Anatomy & Physiology CHM 151/152- Chemistry-

Biology Honors- 9th Chemistry Honors– 10th

AP World History- 10th AP US History- 11th AP US Government and Politics- 12th AP Macro Economics- 12th Electives for 11th/12th grade AP Psychology AP European History

AP Micro Economics

AP Comparative Gov’t

HIS 1110/111– 10th HIS 103/104 US History- 11th POS 110 American National Government.- 12th Electives for 11th/12th grade Psychology 101 Intro to Psychology- Sociology 101 Intro to Sociology

* No 9th grade courses and 10th graders start in Advanced Placement

Electives US I H- Academy– 9th US 2 H- Academy– 10th US 4 H- Academy-12th

Electives (11/12th grade) AP Studio Art- Drawing AP Studio Art- 2D Design AP Studio Art- 3D Design

Electives (9-12th grade) ACC 109- Accounting- HES 154/271– Intro to Sports Medicine incl. CPR/First AId HES 275– Advanced Sports Medicine MKT 271- Marketing

Electives AP Spanish- 12th AP French- 12th

Electives SPA 101/102 -11/12th SPA 201/202- 12th

SPA 1-2 Honors SPA 3-4 Honors SPA 5-6 Honors FRE 5-6 Honors

O’Connor High School offers a four-year comprehensive

college preparatory program with 48 college level courses

and 16 college preparatory Pre-AP courses.

The Certificate of Advanced Academics provides SDOHS students with the opportunity to showcase their academic excellence and dedication. The certificate will supplement their diploma and serve as an indication of their rigorous course work above and beyond the district requirements. It allows students to showcase college readiness, 21st century skills, and elevate themselves above Arizona’s standard high school graduates. This distinction celebrates their academic talents and commitment to excellence.

The certificate is awarded at graduation and reflects four years of advanced course work and service learning. The requirements are designed to honor truly advanced learners and acknowledge the time and dedication it takes to pursue a four-year program of advanced course work and commitment to their communities.

Expect the Best. Get the Best. Be the Best.

The Certificate of Advanced Academics values a four-year college preparatory curriculum, college readiness assessments, service learning, and academic successes in the classroom. To see the full list of requirements, please visit: http://www.dvusd.org/Page/18133

Advanced Placement courses are monitored by the New York-based College Board which also administers the PSAT and SAT college entrance exams. AP courses are rigorous classes and require analytical reading and writing. These courses are respected and may be exchanged for credit internationally. Except for the $91AP exam fee, the courses are free, and each course may yield between three and eight credits.

Many universities and colleges will grant students college credits as direct requirements, and may allow entrance into higher course levels depending upon students’ AP exam scores. Students and parents should check with their selected college/university’s admissions department and/or web page for additional information.

Students must complete summer work and should

expect a minimum of an hour of homework per night per AP

course. Students taking AP courses will earn an additional

honor point for grades of A, B, or C which will help to raise the

student’s GPA and class ranking. Additionally, AP courses are

favorable when competing for scholarships and competitive

college admissions.

Both Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement

courses are for students who have the maturity and

work ethic to perform at a college level. Students

who have taken these courses report that they were

able to build confidence in their academic abilities,

preferred the camaraderie of other motivated stu-

Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement

College Credits Must pay tuition and

earn grade of A, B, or

C (check w/ selected

college for transferability)

Must earn a 3 to 5 on

AP Exam (check w/

selected college)

Teachers Masters Degree &

approved by college

Approved by College

Board program with

course audit/

certification training

Cost $81 per credit hour +

$15 fee (e.g., 3 credit

course = $258)

$91 for end of the year

exam

Honor Points (GPA) Regular Grade

Weighting (4.0 scale)

Honor Grade

Weighting (5.0 scale)

Work Load College level work and

textbooks

Rigorous courses

using college text-

books and requiring

summer course work

OHS College– Level

Curriculum

Advanced Placement

Dual Enrollment The Dual Enrollment program is a partnership with the Rio

Salado College which began in the Valley in 1997. Students may elect to take the dual enrollment courses offered at their high school. The student not only earns high school credit, but also earns community college credits. Parents will pay approximately $81 per credit hour (most courses are three or four college credits each). The college credits are accepted at all Arizona universities, some as direct requirements and others as elective credits.

This can significantly cut college costs. Some students are

even able to enter college with enough credits to qualify as a

sophomore. Students attending out-of-state colleges will need to

check with that school’s admissions department to determine

which credits will be accepted. Dual Enrollment instructors have

a master’s degree in the subject area and are monitored by both

the school district and the college staff. Students will use a college

-level textbook and are expected to do college level work. These

courses are 100- and 200- level courses.