Academic Divisions

Core

The Core Sequence provides a common academic experience that emphasizes analytical and critical reasoning skills in the context classic texts and in the disciplines of biology and statistics, history of science, political theory, and philosophy.


English

Each OHS English course is designed to create a cohesive, collaborative community of learners who read to understand writing and write to understand reading. Through the sequence of courses, students master ever more challenging literature and develop increasingly complex modes of writing.


Humanities

Through a rich and critical engagement with the subject matter and traditions of their disciplines, Humanities courses at OHS develop skills in analytical reasoning as well as oral and written argumentation.


Mathematics

OHS offers a comprehensive Mathematics curriculum for middle and high school students. For our most advanced Mathematics students, OHS also offers numerous university-level courses covering essential areas of study necessary for undergraduate majors in Mathematics and other quantitative sciences.


Science

OHS has a rich course offering in the sciences, beginning with Inquiry-based Physics in the middle school grades, a full range of Advanced Placement courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, as well as a broad offering of university-level Physics courses.