Academics
Social Studies
Social Studies follows the New York State Regents curriculum path. Studies include
hands-on experience and instructional field trips to historical and historically relevant
sites in New York as well as in other states. High interest libraries are available to students
for research as well as reading enjoyment. We use resources from McDougal & Littell as well as
History Alive! materials. Our middle school students are required to prepare a Social Studies exit
project to demonstrate mastery of the content before moving to high school. Our high school students
take the required coursework to lead to the Regents diploma as well as a variety of electives at the
college level.
OCS held its own debate during the presidential campaign. Over 500 people were present.-2009 Election