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College Counseling

Guiding students towards a successful future is the heart of Oakside Prep Academy’s College Counseling program. We provide individualized guidance and support to our students as we understand that each student's journey is unique. Our program is equipped with the latest resources and tools to help students understand their post-high school options. Our staff is committed to empowering your child to make confident, informed decisions about their future.

If you have any questions, contact one of our College and Career Counselors, Jordan Douglas or Jordan Schroeder.

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How NHA Counselors Help Students Get Ready for College

Getting ready for college can feel a little overwhelming for students and their families, but National Heritage Academies (NHA®) high school counselors are here to help. They guide students through this big step and support them as they plan for life after high school. They start helping students as early as ninth grade to make sure they are on the right path, whether they want to go to college or a trade school.
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Scheduling

Effective scheduling is key to successfully fulfilling graduation requirements and navigating the college application process. With the right guidance from our staff, students can establish a plan, stay organized, and ensure they are meeting these criteria.

Course scheduling and registration occurs school-wide, twice each academic year.
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Graduation Requirements

Before graduating from Oakside Prep, students must complete the following requirements.

State of Michigan High School Requirements:
  • 4 credits of math (must be enrolled all 4 years of high school)
  • 4 credits of English
  • 3 credits of science
  • 3 credits of social studies
  • 2 credits of world language (must be the same language)
  • 1 credit of PE/health
  • 2 credits of fine arts
  • 3 credits of electives
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 22
*1 credit = 1 year (2 semesters)

Oakside Prep Requirements:
  • Completion of at least two AP courses - 200 level (and above) college/dual enrollment classes count as part of the AP requirement
  • 60 volunteer hours
  • Acceptance to a four-year college or university
  • Senior Portfolio completion
  • All feeds owed to the school paid in full
Download our Graduation Requirements presentation for more graduation information.

Download our Senior Checklist to help keep you on track!
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Curriculum

Our rigorous, college prep curriculum aims at college readiness for all graduates. Check out the courses we offer here.

If you are interested in participating in online courses, see your school's registrar. Check out Michigan's online course catalog here.
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Campus Visits

Learning everything about a college allows students to gain valuable insights into their future and can greatly influence their future. We understand how important visiting a college campus is in the decision-making process. Juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to go on college campus visits and attend college-representative-led presentations hosted on Oakside Prep's campus.

Juniors and seniors are given two excused absences each academic year to visit a college or university of their choice. To receive the excused absence, students must complete the proper forms with the school's front office two weeks before their scheduled visit. 

Juniors and seniors who wish to attend college presentations here at Oakside Prep should sign up in the College Counseling team’s office no later than the Friday before the scheduled presentation.
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Order Transcripts

Official high school transcripts can be ordered securely through Parchment.

If you already have a Parchment account, you can sign in here. If you need to create an account, head to Parchment's site, search for Oakside Prep Academy, then create your account.

Contact the school office if you have any questions.
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