Odyssey Charter High School Course Catalog
How to Use This Course Catalog
Course selections at OCHS are a partnership between students, families, teachers, and school counselors. Each year students request the courses they want to take. Final placement depends on graduation progress, prerequisites, test scores, and pathway requirements.
Speak With a Counselor
To schedule an appointment, families can call 302-516-8000.
Every OCHS student receives:
- Annual academic planning with a school counselor
- College and career exploration starting in 9th grade
- Test score interpretation & college application support
- Scholarship and financial aid guidance
- Personal counseling & academic support
Graduation Requirements
Exceeding the Minimum.
OCHS students graduate with 25 credits, one credit above the Delaware state minimum, plus 40 hours of community service. The OCS difference is a three-credit Greek Language and Studies sequence that no other Delaware high school requires.
| Subject Requirement | State of Delaware | OCHS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics (Algebra 2 required) | 4 | 4 |
| Social Studies (U.S. History required) | 3 | 3 |
| Science (Biology required) | 3 | 3 |
| World Language | 2 | 3 (Greek Language and Studies) |
| Physical Education | 1 | 1 |
| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Career Pathway | 3 | 3 |
| Electives | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Community Service | not required | 40 hours |
| Total Credits | 24 | 25 |
Greek Language
OCHS students complete three credits of Greek Language and Studies. Students who enter in 9th grade complete two acquisition credits. Returning OCS students enroll in Greek Studies coursework.
Community Service
40 hours applies to the Class of 2028 and after. The Class of 2027 must complete 30 hours, and Class of 2026 must complete 20. 90 hours qualifies for the Delaware Volunteer Credit.
Career Pathway
9th graders select two introductory CTE courses. In 10th grade, students declare their pathway and cannot change it thereafter. This ensures completion of the three-credit graduation requirement.
Suggested Course Sequence by Grade
The course sequence below is the recommended path for most OCHS students. Counselors work with each student and family to adjust the sequence based on placement, interests, pathway selection, and AP or dual enrollment goals.
9th Grade
- English English 9 or Honors
- Mathematics Alg 1 Intensive, Alg 1, or Alg 2
- Science Biology or AP Biology
- Social Studies Civics, opt. AP Human Geo
- World Language Greek 1
- Phys Ed Physical Education
- CTE Courses 2 Intro Courses
10th Grade
- English English 10 or AP Seminar
- Mathematics Alg 2, Geometry, or Precalc
- Science Chemistry or AP Chemistry
- Social Studies World History or AP
- World Language Greek 2
- Health/Driver Ed Driver Ed and Health
- CTE Course Pathway Course 1
- Elective Student choice
11th Grade
- English American Lit or AP Lang
- Mathematics Geom, Precalc, Calc, or Stats
- Science Anatomy, Physics, Env, Astro
- Social Studies U.S. History or Dual Enroll
- World Language Greek 3
- CTE Course Pathway Course 2
- Electives 2 AP or student choices
12th Grade
- English British Lit, AP Lit, Dual Enroll
- Mathematics Geom, Precalc, Calc, or Stats
- Science Anatomy, Physics, Env, Astro
- Social Studies AP Gov, Personal Fin, AP African
- CTE Course Pathway Course 3
- Electives 3 AP or student choices
Learning Opportunities & GPA
OCHS courses are offered at four levels. Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses earn a weighted GPA bonus, rewarding students who challenge themselves with more rigorous work.
College Preparatory
The standard course level at OCHS. Every course is college prep unless otherwise indicated. CP courses follow a rigorous curriculum aligned with Delaware state standards.
Honors Courses
Covers the same content as CP at greater depth and a faster pace, with additional projects and independent study expectations.
Advanced Placement
College-level coursework audited by the College Board. OCHS expects every AP student to take the corresponding AP exam in May.
Dual Enrollment
Earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Partners include Delaware Tech, UD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Departments & Courses
The full list of OCHS courses is organized below by department. Course availability each year depends on student enrollment and staffing.
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Language
PE & Health
Physical Education (1.0), Health (0.5), Driver Education (0.25), Weight Training (1.0).
Greek Dual Language Immersion
CTE & Career Pathways
Every student selects a pathway and earns three Career Pathway credits. Students who complete a CTE pathway can earn industry-recognized credentials, college credit, and a senior year work-based learning placement.
7 CTE Pathways
Biomedical Science
HOSA • CPR, OSHA 10, Stop the Bleed, 3 articulated DelTech credits.
Computer Science
TSA • AP CS Principles, AP CS A, Code.org certifications.
Food Studies
FFA • 6 dual enrollment DelTech credits, Culinary Medicine portfolio.
Business Info Mgmt
BPA • OSHA 10, IC3, Precision Exam, up to 18 articulated credits.
K-12 Teacher Academy
Educators Rising • ParaPro, Infant CPR, credits at WilmU, DSU, DelTech.
Digital Comm. Tech
TSA • Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Apple Final Cut Pro, 3 DelTech credits.
Allied Health (New)
HOSA • AHA CPR and First Aid, 6 articulated DelTech credits.
Non-CTE Pathways
Prioritizing traditional liberal arts and creative disciplines, focusing on critical thinking, performance, and creative production.
Performing Arts
Acting I-IV, Film Studies, Stage Crew I-IV.
Music and Band
Concert Band 1-4, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, Drum Line Techniques 1-4.
Visual Arts
Intro to Visual Arts, Advanced 2D Studio, Ceramics I & II, AP Art History.
Academic Pathways
Earn three additional credits in the chosen subject area beyond the credits required for graduation.
English
Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, World Lit, AP Research.
Science
AP Biology, Astronomy, Anatomy & Phys, Honors Physics, AP Env, AP Chem.
Social Studies
Sociology, Dual Enroll Psych, AP African American, AP Human Geo, AP World, AP Gov.
Spanish
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV.
Work Based Learning
Real workplace experience tied to career exploration. Students apply classroom knowledge in professional settings while building communication, responsibility, and problem-solving skills.
Volunteer Opportunity
Unpaid placements where students build work readiness skills and professional habits.
Job Opportunity
Paid placements that students apply to based on their interests.
Experiential Learning
Training programs, certification programs, workshops, and job shadowing experiences.
Grading Scale
The Advanced GPA column applies to courses above grade level but not Honors. Honors adds 0.5. AP and Dual Enrollment add 1.0.
| Grade | Letter | Base | Adv. | Honors | AP/Dual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 to 100 | A | 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
| 90 to 92 | A- | 3.67 | 3.92 | 4.17 | 4.67 |
| 87 to 89 | B+ | 3.33 | 3.58 | 3.83 | 4.33 |
| 83 to 86 | B | 3.00 | 3.25 | 3.50 | 4.00 |
| 80 to 82 | B- | 2.67 | 2.92 | 3.17 | 3.67 |
| 77 to 79 | C+ | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.83 | 3.33 |
| 73 to 76 | C | 2.00 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 3.00 |
Supporting All Learners
Every OCHS student has access to support that meets them where they are. Support services run alongside core coursework so students can stay on a college and career path.
Multilingual Support
Individual instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for English Language Learners.
Special Education
Inclusive classroom model with lower teacher-to-student ratios and targeted small group instruction.
Success Lab
Builds organization, time management, reading fluency, writing, and problem-solving skills.
Literacy & Math
Support courses to strengthen foundational skills and close gaps for grades 10-12.
Schedule Privileges
Requests are reviewed during the first two weeks of school for incorrect placements, missing requirements, or duplicate credits.
Early Release Program
Seniors and 4th-year OHA juniors on track to graduate can leave campus early to work or attend college classes.
Senior Privilege
Late arrival or early dismissal option for qualifying seniors (GPA 2.50+) who have a study hall during first or last period.
General Electives
Beyond department electives, OCHS offers school-wide electives counting toward the 3.5 elective credit graduation requirement.
- Seminar (0.25 credit/year)
- Principles of Coaching
- Future of Food
- Urban Farm Lab Practicum
- Yearbook & AP Workshop
Ready to Plan Your Path?
For questions about course selection, graduation planning, scheduling, or pathway choice, contact the OCHS Counseling Department.