The OIS Core Department focuses on English Language Arts CA Common Core Standards and History/Social Sciences CA Framework.  All students will learn to think critically and analyze written and visual texts in order to deepen their understanding of the content.

 

Students will learn to communicate effectively through written and verbal modalities. Through the use of primary sources and diverse texts, students will strenghthen their understanding of multiple perspectives to better understand the world they live in. 

 

Program Scheduling:

• 6th Grade: Three non-consecutive periods
• 7th & 8th Grade: Two consecutive periods