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Revision as of 04:24, 5 November 2008
Oak Grove High School | |
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Address | |
285 Blossom Hill Road , United States | |
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Established | 1967 |
School district | East Side Union High School District |
Principal | Richard Frias |
Enrollment | 2,822 |
Color(s) | Blue Gold |
Mascot | Eagle |
Website | http://og.ca.campusgrid.net/home |
Oak Grove High School is a secondary school located in San Jose, California which serves students in grades 9-12. Average student enrollment is 2600 students, compared to the state average of 900 students. The school is part of the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD). As of 2008, the school principal is Richard Frias.
Oak Grove High School has a history of well-performing sporting achievements, particularly in football (C.C.S. Champion years: '78,'86,'97,'99, '04, and '07), basketball, track, soccer, and many other sports competitions. Their school mascot is the eagle.
I.D. Badges
In recent years, Oak Grove High School has introduced student I.D. badges; these badges are supposed to be a more convenient alternative to school uniforms.
Non-fatal stabbing incident
On May 20, 2008, a 17 year old senior female was stabbed about 10 times by a 16 year old sophomore female from South San Jose, Claudia Citali Montalbo. The senior survived the stabbing with minor stab wounds to the back and the sophomore is expelled from all high schools in the East Side Union High School District, as well as being charged as an adult for attempted murder with gang enhancement charges. There is some evidence to this being a gang - related stabbing, since the antagonist has admitted to being a member of the Norteño street gang. However, on May 23, 2008 the San Jose Police Department received a call that there would be a gang retaliation to the event, and that there was a student on campus who had a firearm. A Code Blue was announced near the end of 4th Period, and at 1:20 PM school was dismissed and all students were forced off campus.
Graduation requirements
Students must have 220 credits; including:
- English- 40 credits (4 Years)
- Social Studies- 30 credits (3 Years)
- 1 year of World History
- 1 year of United States History
- 1 semester of American Government
- 1 semester of Economics
- Math- 20 credits (2 Years)
- 1 year of Algebra 1 / Course 1 or higher
- Science- 20 credits (2 Years)
- 1 year of Bio. Science
- 1 year of Physical Science
- Physical Education- 20 credits (2 Years)
- Fine Arts or Foreign Language- 10 credits (1 year)
- Electives- 80+ credits
Elective Courses may be selected from the following areas:
- Art
- Business
- JROTC
- Consumer & Homemaking Ed.
- English, Foreign Language
- Industrial Ed.
- Math
- Music
- Physical Ed.
- Reading
- Science
- Social Science
- Vocational Ed. (CCOC)
- Unit Requirement:
The unit requirement for graduation is 220. To complete the unit requirement, students may select the elective courses listed above. The California High School Exit Exam (or CAHSEE) is also a requirement for graduation.
- Proficiency Requirement:
Students must pass mathematics, reading, and writing proficiency examinations. Students in designated special programs shall meet proficiency requirements contained in their individual education programs.
- Computer Literacy:
Students must pass a computer literacy exam or pass a one-semester designated course. Students in designated special programs shall meet proficiency requirements contained in their individual education programs.
Advanced Placement
As of the 2008/2009 school year, the following Advanced Placementare offered at Oak Grove High School.
- AP Chemistry
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Spanish
- AP United States History
- AP United States Government
- AP World History
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Studio Art
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science AB
Clubs
- Academy of Business & Finance
- Academy of Travel & Tourism
- Anime Club
- Art Club'
- Art History Appreciation
- B-Boys
- Barack Obama Club
- Black Student Union
- Bullying Club
- Calculus Club
- The Cauldron
- Chess Club
- Christian Club
- Club Everytown
- California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
- Drama Club
- Eaglebots
- Environmental Action Club (EAC)
- Filipino Student Union
- French Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance
- Interact Club
- Junior Statesmen of American (JSA)
- Key Club
- Knitting Club
- National Honors Society (NHS)
- Red Cross Club
- Rock Climbing Club
- Vietnamese Student Union (VSU)
Athletics
Oak Grove High School's official mascot are the Eagles. The school is known for the sports program. The Eagles rival those of St. Francis High School, Bellarmine College Prep, and Santa Teresa High School.
The Varsity Football Team won 6 CCS Open School Title. Assistant Coach Mike Holmgren (now Seattle Seahawk's coach),assisted the Eagles in their 79' CCS Title. Only nine freshmen ever made the varsity football team since 1967, not counting playoffs, and a total of 28 sophomores made the varsity.
In 2007, Cal-Hi Sports named Varsity Football Head Coach Ed Buller was named as California's High School Football Coach of the Year award.
Theatre
Oak Grove is known for its strong drama department. Hosting many popular shows, Oak Grove has produced West Side Story, Tommy, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wiz, Cabaret, Grease, etc. Other plays are The Crucible, A Christmas Story, Alice in Wonderland, and The Miracle Worker. Oak Grove was awarded the Best Musical Award for their production of Once On This Island by American Musical Theatre of San Jose. Every year, monologues and one-act plays are performed by the Advanced Drama classes. There, students are allowed to come watch the shows during class periods. Along with Drama, Musical Theatre also hosts the annual Broadway Review in December and the Senior Show, directed by seniors, in May.
Spirit Week
Spirit Week is annually held during the week of the Homecoming Dance. During Spirit Week, class competitions and spirit days are held. The freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior class all wear their class colors and compete with each other to earn class points during class competitions. On the Friday of the Homecoming Rally, a skit called Spirit Patrol is performed by graduating seniors. Spirit Patrol is a senior directed skit and it is where the seniors cross dress with their partners and perform a dance during the rally. Spirit Patrol has been part of the homecoming tradition since 1992. Spirit Week: (Monday) Morning Monday | (Tuesday) Twin Tuesday | (Wednesday) Wacky Tacky Wednesday | (Thursday) Spotlight Thursday | (Friday) Blue Gold Friday
Notable events
- 1985 - Bowlshaped quad area flooded and filled with goldfish, now called the "Fish Bowl". This becomes a traditional senior prank that is repeated for years to come.
- 1992 - Rappers Ice Cube and LL Cool J perform.
- 1995 - WCW Superstar Sting, paid a visit at the rally.
- 1996 - All gym lockers Super Glued, resulting in the replacement of all lockers.
- 1997 - Football Stars Jerry Rice and Steve Young visit to honored the CCS Champs their Awards.
- 2002 - Gray Davis, former governor of California hosts the talent show.
- 2005 - I.D. Badges are introduced to the school for identification and security reasons.
- A senior is stabbed approximatly 7 times in the staff parking lot.
- 2008 - The 40th Anniversary OG Yearbook is released
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Oak Grove High School include:
- Mike Brown, Major League Baseball player
- Dave Stieb, MLB player
- Andre Carter, NFL player
- Mark Grieb, AFL player
- Gibril Wilson, NFL player
- Marty Mornhinweg, NFL coach
- Mike Holmgren (teacher), NFL coach
- James Hodgins, NFL player
- Michael Whelan, artist/illustrator
See also
External links
- Oak Grove High School website
- Oak Grove High School profile provided by schooltree.org
- East Side Union High School District website
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