Special Programs

  • Advanced Placement Courses

    Advanced placement courses are offered in several subject areas. These courses require college-level work and students should be of the highest caliber. Students are required to take an advanced placement exam near the end of the school year. If they pass the exam, students could potentially receive college credit. (Art, Computer Science, Environmental Science, English Language, Literature, Pre-Calculus, and Spanish)


     
    American Indian Education Program

    The mission of Indian Education is to support the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indians.



    Concurrent Enrollment

    Concurrent enrollment courses are offered through Oklahoma City Community College for freshmen through seniors. One to two courses are offered each semester on our campus. Students can earn an associates degree along with their diploma. If interested, see a counselor to sign up.



    English Language Learners

    This is a service provided for students when English is their second language. 



    Finance Academy

    If you are an incoming freshman and are interested in finance, sign up for the finance academy.  This program may lead to internships with the banking industry or work with the Federal Reserve. Tell your counselor of your interest when enrolling, and they will make sure you are in the correct classes.

     

    Internships

    All junior and senior level students are encouraged to participate with community partners in workforce internships. These on and off-campus employment opportunities provide students with meaningful workforce preparation. The focus is on the following: completing applications, creating resumes, interviewing, networking, and working. Working will ensure that our graduates are prepared for the next chapter in their lives, whether it is a vocational or trade school, junior or traditional college, military, or workforce. Our community partners are eager to support our students learning life skills that support them in reaching their professional goals.



    Metro-Tech

    Metro Technology Centers offers academic and skill training free of charge in the areas of technology, business, education, health, public safety, vehicle services. There are many more programs, so speak to your counselor for more details.


    Night School

    The Night School Program is provided by the district. The district determines the location of the classes and the courses that are provided each semester. Courses can be taken to make up for lost credits or, it can take classes that were never taken. There is a tuition cost. See a counselor for details.

     

    Response to Intervention 

    This program affords students an opportunity to receive additional support in all content areas.  This weekly resouce is provided during the school day to avoid conflicting with after-school activities and transportation.

     

    Tech-Now

    Tech Now is a program designed to encourage students with disabilities to explore post-secondary education and careers related to technology. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, field trips to local technology-related businesses, mentorship from local business leaders, and computer project competitions. Students participating in the program are eligible for scholarships and cash awards provided by local businesses, the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology, and the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education.



    Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    VRS provides comprehensive, coordinated, effective, efficient and accountable services needed by eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, enter, engage in and retain employment consistent with each individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and informed choice. At the age of 16 students who are served with an IEP may be eligible to become clients. See your case manager for details.



    Work Study

    This program is exclusively for special education students where they work in jobs within the school environment with job coaching. The program is funded through vocational rehabilitation, but the students are OKCPS employees. Students should see their case manager to see if they qualify for the program.