Classes
A brief summary explaining the classes required for The Center.
AP Seminar
Sophomores in the The Center take AP Seminar. This course requires students to engage in discourse from multiple perspectives on diverse and varied topics. In order for students to successfully contribute to discussions, pursue academic research, and write effective arguments, they must first acquire knowledge representative of their interests and the world in which they live. AP Seminar students will participate in various cultural and academic happenings and will have access to scholarly readings as part of their learning experience. Students will:
regularly access Elsevier Science Direct or other scholarly databases for academic, peer-reviewed research
attend one of three Distinguished Speaker Series forums (donated by SpeakersLA)
attend one guest speaker presentation monthly
observe the AP Research Festival of Scholars
AP Research
Juniors in The Center have two pathways for AP Research: STEM, and Humanities/Social Science. The transcript does not reflect a difference and students are encouraged to select a path that best suits their interests and passions.
Senior Culminating Experience
All seniors in The Center take AP English Literature where they will also complete a portion of the requirements for the Senior Culminating Experience. Individually or in groups of 2 or 3, students create a project stemming from their AP Seminar or AP Research work that will help them demonstrate passion and interest to colleges.
“The Center at Thousand Oaks High School has helped me work smater and push myself to work harder. It has given me the opportunity to learn about things I did not realize had such a huge importance in this world. Because of this program, my work ethic is efficient and organized.”
Zianab Neemuchwala - Class of 2022