OCSI Curriculum
OCSI utilizes standard texts and educational materials used by American schools in the development of its curriculum. Frequently used publishers include: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), Harcourt-Brace, Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, and many others. All subjects are taught in accordance with the Expected Student Outcomes (ESO), which are derived from OCSI's Christian Philosophy of Education. Elementary grade subjects include: English, Mathematics, Bible, Social Studies, Science, Japanese, P.E., and Art. A comprehensive listing of Middle & High School courses, including information about graduation requirements, may be downloaded here.
OCSI implemented the Rubicon Atlas web-based system for curriculum mapping, course scope and sequencing, and lesson-plan management in June, 2008. Teachers can use this system to track their progress in the curriculum, plan lessons, and ensure that all lessons are tied directly to OCSI's "Expected Student Outcomes" (more below). In the future this system will be made available to OCSI families via the internet, making it possible for students and parents to view progress through the curriculum from home.
Expected Student Outcomes (ESO)
Expected Student Outcomes (ESO) are designed to answer the questions, "What would the ideal graduate from OCSI look like? What would he/she know? What skills would he/she have?" The Expected Student Outcomes are an extremely important tool in curricular planning, as they remind every teacher, staff member, and administrator what 'we are aiming for' at OCSI. Teachers therefore strive to link every lecture, activity, game, field trip, to the Expected Student Outcomes. The Expected Student Outcomes are designed in accordance with OCSI's Christian Philosophy of Education and go through a regular revision process. The Expected Student Outcomes at OCSI were revised as a part of the 2006 accreditation process, and may be viewed or downloaded here.
