Course Description: The first year Study Skills primer teaches general academic skills—from organization to memory techniques to analysis to how to work successfully with teachers. These basic skills are reinforced and practiced in each of our Primer courses.
"Primer" courses are recommended for 7th grade students who are transitioning into independent middle school work. The Study Skills courses are helpful for students of all ages who need to build practical academic skills.
Course Description: Study Skills 1 teaches typing. Utilizing a third party, online typing system, students learn typing from the ground up. The lessons and sequence are chosen from those available, progress is monitored, and grades are gathered into the grade book.
This course is recommended for 8th grade students who are preparing for high school level work, but can be utilized by any age group. Beginning in 9th grade, all Oxrose classes will require the ability to type. Recommended Age Range: 8th grade
Course Description: Study Skills 2 ~ Computer Applications and Information Technology
This course builds on Study Skills 1: Typing by teaching students to use the suite of standard office software, including word processing, data processing, visual presentation programs (static and video), and search tools for classroom use. In addition, it provides an introduction to information technology covering hardware, software, networks, mobile tech, and social media, while highlighting important ethical and political questions surrounding their use. This course is recommended for 9th-10th grade students, but is useful for all levels of high school student. Recommended Age Range: 9th-10th grade
Course Description: This course provides a survey of an eclectic set of skills and knowledge arranged to prepare the students for the day of graduation. It includes basic life skills in the areas of personal finance, home economy, and job competence. It also considers a variety of post-graduation pathways, including college, technical school, gap years, employment, home development, and volunteering to help prompt conversations surrounding the next step in the student's life. Entrance test and scholarship pursuit strategies are covered, as well. This course is recommended for 11th-12th grade student.