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Once a week, all secondary school students participate in a
program designed to supplement the core curriculum by providing a wide variety of
educational opportunities.
The special studies program includes Oakwood's CalArts Program,
Core Extension Courses, and the At Large Curriculum.
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At Large Curriculum
Many special studies courses are taught by Oakwood faculty,
parents, alumni, outside community members and students with faculty sponsors. These include
special community service offerings such as Oakwood Students Against Drunk Driving and courses
not offered in our standard curriculum, such as Sign Language, Calligraphy, Advertising,
Investment Strategies, CPR and Peer Counseling.
Core Extension Courses
Students may choose special studies classes which enrich or
extend regular core courses. Courses have included: Dungeons and Dragons, Building a Yert, Tennis, Teen Issues, Television Production, Investing, Anime, Gardening, What's in the News, Self-Defense, and Acting for Women.
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Oakwood Secondary School11600 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91601-3015 Phone 818-752-4400 · Fax 818-766-1285
Oakwood Elementary School11230 Moorpark Street, North Hollywood, California 91602-2602 Phone 818-752-4444 · Fax 818-752-4466 Contact Oakwood's Webmaster
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In an artists-in-residence program, students study with California Institute of the Arts
graduate students. Semester courses have included Film Animation, History of Rock 'n' Roll, Painting, Modern Dance, Experimental Film, Performance Art, Photography, Fencing, Juggling, and Creative Writing. Students interested in working one-on-one with an artist or musician may arrange a mentorship with a CalArts teacher.
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