Other Academic Programs

Internship/Independent Study provides opportunities for academic enrichment beyond what is offered in the published curriculum or accessibility to coursework that cannot fit into the student’s daily schedule. This program is intended for students who have demonstrated a high degree of academic maturity and possess the aptitude to pursue coursework with greatly reduced student-teacher interaction. Students who apply for and are accepted into this program are fully responsible for keeping the program of Internship/Independent Study going until its successful conclusion.

In this program, students pursue academic credit under the supervision of a teacher endorsed or certified in the subject area being studied; they may complete credit requirements without attending regular class sessions.

A student may take only one Internship/Independent Study course per semester, and no more than four credits of Internship/Independent Study may apply toward graduation unless approved by the director of student learning. Any course specifically required for graduation may not be taken as an Internship/Independent Study, nor may specific state mandates be satisfied through Internship/Independent Study. Furthermore, students may not exceed identified course load limits during a given semester through the use of Internship/Independent Study without the approval of the director of student learning. 

Any student interested in pursuing an Internship/Independent Study should consult with the sponsoring subject matter teacher and the counselor after securing parental approval. The cooperating teacher and parental approval are required to participate in this program. Final approval by the director of student learning is required. 

Deadline to submit application for either semester in the 2023-2024 school year is April 28, 2023.

To apply for Internship/Independent Study, complete the following steps. 

1. Complete the OPRFHS 2023-2024 Independent Study Application. Students will need to download and save to their device. Only typed applications will be accepted.
2. Once the application is complete including signatures, submit the application electronically via the Google Form for 2023-2024 Independent Study Application. The google form requires that the student submit the application as a pdf. 

The SILC program offers qualified seniors the opportunity to participate in various activities associated with classroom instruction. Mentored by a cooperating teacher, the SILC student serves as a mentor to younger students in the classroom, assists in appropriate curricular activities, and consults regularly with the cooperating teacher.  Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis by the cooperating teacher.  

The application deadline for either semester in the 2023-2024 school year is April 28, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.  

To apply for SILC, follow these steps:

1. Read the full application process and complete the 2023-2024 SILC Application.
2. Check your email! Cooperating teacher assignments for accepted SILC students are tentatively scheduled to be announced during the week of May 30. 

Thinking of traveling abroad this summer? The following programs offer travel opportunities all over the world. Students can apply for scholarships through the organizations and/or through the OPRFHS Alumni Association's Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grants.

• AFS Intercultural Programs
• AMIGOS
• Centro MundoLengua
• CIEE
• Concordia Language Villages
• ISA
• The Road Less Traveled
• STARTALK
• Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms
• Youth for Understanding Intercultural Exchange Programs