Student Transition Program

The OCHS Student Transition Program is dedicated to providing academic, emotional, and social support to all OCHS students. Our mission is to support, connect, and empower students as they transition to and from high school, ensuring educational equity and expanding access to valuable resources within KCUSD and surrounding communities. Through this support, we strive to foster academic success and personal growth for every student

The OCHS Transition Program provides students with the opportunity to participate in mentoring groups, where trained staff guide them through character development curricula tailored for males and females. Students can be referred by staff, parents, or volunteer to join these groups.

• El Joven Noble (The Noble Young Man) is a character development program rooted in cultural teachings that supports young men through their adolescent "rites of passage." The program emphasizes building leadership skills and academic success by teaching the importance of keeping one's Palabra (Word).

• Girasol (Sunflower) is a program that empowers female youth to navigate life’s challenges through healing-informed, culturally responsive support. It aims to reduce suspensions and expulsions, boost academic achievement, and promote school completion while fostering leadership skills and active community engagement to help students thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

• OCHS Transition staff offers individual mentoring using evidence-based practices, strategies, and curricula to address students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Titan Days is a week-long orientation designed to help incoming 9th-grade students transition smoothly into high school. This exciting program introduces students to the ins and outs of high school life while providing opportunities to connect with peers and staff.

Through high-energy, interactive, and spirited lessons, we’ll help prepare our future Titans for success—both academically and socially!

Applications are accepted March through April during the Spring semester. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!

The OCHS Transition Program offers a variety of activities to reward students for good attendance, academic achievement, and school spirit while fostering a sense of community and campus involvement. Opportunities include:

• Campus Clubs – Connect with peers and explore interests.
   
• College Visits – Gain insight into higher education opportunities.
   
• “Don’t Be Tardy for the Party” – Encouraging and rewarding strong attendance.
   
• End-of-the-Month Celebration – Recognizing academic excellence.
   
• Educational Field Trips – Expanding learning beyond the classroom.
   
• Football Tailgate – Building school spirit and camaraderie.
   
• Intramural Sports – Promoting teamwork and physical activity.
   
• Lunch DIY/Arts & Crafts – Encouraging creativity and self-expression.
   
• Mentoring for Success – Providing guidance and support.
   
• Titan Achievement Group – Fostering goal setting and academic success.

These programs help students stay engaged, motivated, and connected at OCHS.

• Titan Tower Checklist
• Titan Tower Student Information Packet 
• 2024-2025 Titan Tower Requirements
• 2024-2025 Titan Tower Application Form - Google Folder Instructions
• 2025 Titan Tower Application 
• Extracurricular Participation Verification Letter 2025 Titan Towers
• Community Service Verification Form
• School Service Verification Form

Freshman Resources

Career Counselor

Academic Counselors

Course Catalog

The OCHS Transition Program facilitates a popular 10 week family strengthening and leadership development parent group in the Spring semester. Cara y Corazon (Face and Heart) builds on the premise that every community, culture, family, and parent have resilient factors that can be tapped to help parents and family members to build positive, healthy relationships with their children and themselves. The dates and times are announced late fall. 

Parents who graduate from the Cara y Corazon (Face and Heart) are encouraged to attend a monthly "circulo" (extended kinship support group) to help them cope with daily stressors using the principles learned in Cara y Corazon (Face and Heart). The first circulo begins in October and finish in May. The dates and times are released between August and September.