Q: Where can I find information about the career strands and courses offered at Charter Oak?
Visit the website www.cohspathways.weebly.com for complete course outlines and information.
Talk to your academic counselor at 626.915.5841
Q: When can I begin taking Academy courses?
Information Technology: you may begin the course sequencing as early as your freshmen year.
Business Education: These courses are designed to begin your junior year, however a students may begin as a sophomore.
Biomedical & Engineering: These pathways are designed to begin your freshmen year.
Q: Can I take courses in more than one pathway:
These are elective courses and as such you may register for as many as you want. However, each strand is designed to follow a curriculum sequence. See course listings by clicking the "Pathway" tab at the top of this page.
Q: How many courses are there in the academy:
Each pathway has multiple courses offered. See the pathway tab for reference.
Q: Can I take more than one course at a time?
Courses can be taken simultaneously (but not recommended). For example, if you’re a senior and want to start and complete the BETA academy you would need to enroll in two classes.
Q: Do I need to have any background knowledge or skill set to be successful in these courses?
Absolutely not! The courses are designed to teach all students enrolled, including the novice to the advanced. All students are successful in the academy as long as they demonstrate effort and motivation.
Q: Who teaches the academy classes?
Mrs. Strycula: Business Education Academy
Mr. Clemetson: Computer Science Academy
Mrs. Roy & Mrs. Marasco: Biomedical Academy
Mr. Smith, Mr. Curtis, and Mr. Zampiello: Engineering Academy
Mr. Hernandez: Fire Science Academy
Mr. Simok: Athletic Training Academy
Q: I still have questions, who should I contact?
Fill out the contact form on the website (click the "Contact Us" tab) and an instructor will respond within 24 hours.
Or call the high school at 626.915.4851 and speak to your academic counselor.